The London Magazine
“It’s a neighbourhood gem. And there is something particularly satisfying in having the man frequently described as “the godfather of modern British cuisine” cook one’s supper – at a fraction of restaurant prices.”
Press
The Telegraph
“Along with Little’s home cooked food,which is served at some of the poshest dinner parties in the capital, Tavola’s shelves are stuffed with the likes of truffle paste, Valhrona chocolates, three different kinds of risotto rice, ultra-trendy farro and jars of French fish soup,as well as exquisitely painted Italian pottery and crisp linen napkins.”
– Xanthe Clay
The Financial Times
“Those lucky enough to wander into Tavola, can sample a range of food that any citizen of Bologna,Milan or Florence would be happy to have on their doorstep. Alastair Little may be in love with Italian food , but it’s his customers who’ll be doing the swooning.”
– Nicholas Lander
The Guardian
“Tavola is a small shop in Westbourne Grove, West London, that carries a big clout. There is a sense of trim order, of epicurean selection and old -fashioned insistence on quality married to an unerring eye for tasteful metropolitan retailing.”
– Matthew Fort
The Hill
“Alastair and Sharon Little run one of West London’s best delicatessens. I can offer no higher praise than to say that Tavola – literally the Italian for “table”- is the sort of delicatessen you wish was your local shop.”
– Alexander Larman
Country Life
“Enjoy a food shop with a difference.”