Tala American Bistro - LATHAM

Our server was polite. my sangria was too sweet and after a few sips reminded me of robitussin. the lobster bisque was a lobster flavored cream broth with absolutely no substance was more like cream of mushroom soup without the mushrooms. my chicken piccata and sides were good, but not exceptional and the hard fish of my partner had a very sweet sauce not to our pleasure. the restaurant is attractive, but we were disappointed by eating the 4.6 review and the photos of eating led us to a qualitatiw high quality culinary experience. I'm sorry to say we don't plan on returning.

I had high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately, I was let down. The decor felt sticky, and the food was overly reliant on cream and butter, rather than showcasing the natural flavors of the ingredients. Additionally, the prices seemed steep for the mediocre quality of the dishes. On a positive note, the service was excellent. I would consider returning for a drink and perhaps an appetizer, but definitely not for dinner.

I've been a patron since the restaurant opened, and the food is consistently excellent. The staff is always professional when taking phone orders. All the servers are not only friendly and capable but also maintain cleanliness, speak clearly, and are well-versed in the menu. This small, modern local favorite features a lovely outdoor dining terrace and offers online reservations, making it very convenient. They've also upgraded their dining chairs, which are now padded, soft, and have a highly curved back for added support with armrests—definitely an improvement. Overall, this has been a fantastic decision for Angelo Mazzone in this role. Thank you!

It's an excellent place! The hot bread is not to be missed!

Nice outdoor space, relaxed atmosphere, good service and delicious meals.