TÁVOLA Restaurant

White tablecloths. Intimate trattoria energy. Serious sprezzatura. Down on Centre Road, Massimo and his crew deliver a masterclass in authentic Italian hospitality. The prevailing chatter among Bentleigh’s pasta purists? Snag a table early. Devoted patrons constantly trade stories about the seafood linguine—perfectly al dente—and the flawlessly crisp cotoletta. Start with the famed bruschetta, dive into pillowy gnocchi, and finish with a textbook tiramisu or fresh cannoli. Paired with a stellar wine list, this is high-quality dining without the stiff pretension—molto, molto bene. Just mind the strict booking policies, and you're set for a brilliant night.