Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille (Smithfield)
Smithfield, RI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille in runs a serious beverage program: an extensive wine list with exclusive Tavolo label bottlings, a creative cocktail menu, and a deep spirits selection. Happy hour specials run daily, and the Coravin system keeps premium wines fresh by the glass. Beer drinkers get local Rhode Island drafts, while non-alcoholic options remain limited. It's a wine-forward stop with enough range to satisfy most palates.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tavolo Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir or the Greeg Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, both exclusive labels. For cocktails, the Passion Fruit Margarita or Russell's Reserve Manhattan showcase the menu's range. Spirits enthusiasts should consider Jefferson's Ocean bourbon or Macallan 18 scotch.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the deep list and exclusive labels. Cocktail fans will find creative options, and spirits drinkers have a wide selection. Groups with varied tastes can each find something, though non-alcoholic drinkers have fewer choices.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit a fuller wine or cocktail experience.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass range from $4 to $28; bottles from $26 to $2150. Cocktails like Liquid Dessert are $12. Bourbons run $10-$21, tequilas $24-$45, and scotches $14-$72 per pour. Beers are $5-$10, and the Rhody Coyote cider growler is $18.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The exclusive Tavolo label wines—a Sonoma Pinot Noir and Napa Cabernet—are a unique draw. The Coravin system allows premium pours by the glass, and the wine list includes high-scoring selections from recognized critics. The spirits menu also features rare pours like Jefferson's Ocean.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail menu with sections for sangrias, martinis, margaritas, and cocktails. Uses premium spirits like Don Julio and Casamigos. Happy hour specials daily. Pricing not fully listed.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative martinis and margaritas.
- — Use of premium spirits such as Don Julio and Casamigos.
Standout selections
- — Passion Fruit Margarita: Patron Silver, passion fruit puree, fresh citrus, tajin rim.
- — Russell's Reserve Manhattan: Russell's Reserve rye, sweet vermouth, orange bitters.
- — Liquid Dessert: Bailey's, Kahlua, Frangelico, espresso, chocolate-laced glass ( $12).
Pricing: Only one cocktail price verified: Liquid Dessert at $12.
Wine
Extensive list with over 100 selections, including exclusive Tavolo label wines. Features ratings from Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, and James Suckling. Coravin system for premium by-the-glass pours.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 wine selections with exclusive Tavolo label wines.
- — Coravin system allows premium wines by the glass.
Standout selections
- — Tavolo Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma, 2018) – $17/6oz, $68/bottle.
- — Tavolo Greeg Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, 2019) – $23/6oz, $85/bottle.
- — Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, 2018) – $225/bottle.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $4-$28; bottles $26-$2150; dessert wines $56-$89.
Beer
Diverse beer selection with local Rhode Island drafts, bottled options, hard cider, and hard seltzer. Includes non-alcoholic Heineken ZERO. No flights or tasting notes provided.
Menu strengths
- — Local Rhode Island drafts like Whalers Rise American Ale and Grey Sail Captain's Daughter IPA.
Standout selections
- — Grey Sail Captain's Daughter IPA (RI, 8.5%).
- — Rhody Coyote Cider Growler (RI, 750ml) – $18.
Pricing: Drafts $6-$10; bottles $5-$10; Rhody Coyote cider growler $18.
Nonalcoholic
Limited non-alcoholic options: Heineken ZERO beer and a selection of teas, espresso, and cappuccino. No dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu.
Menu strengths
- — Offers non-alcoholic beer and a variety of hot beverages.
Standout selections
- — Tea selection: Earl grey, English breakfast, green, raspberry, lemon, or mint medley.
Pricing: Tea $3; espresso $4; cappuccino $5.
Spirits
Extensive spirits menu covering bourbon, tequila, scotch, and brandy. Includes premium and rare pours like Jefferson's Ocean and Macallan 18. All bourbons available in 3oz pours.
Menu strengths
- — Includes rare offerings like Jefferson's Ocean and Macallan 18.
Standout selections
- — Jefferson's Ocean Aged At Sea Bourbon – $21.
- — Macallan 18 yr Scotch – $72.
- — Don Julio 1942 Tequila – $45.
Pricing: Bourbon $10-$21; tequila $24-$45; scotch $14-$72 per pour.
How it sits with the food
The wine program includes a Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva that a customer noted paired well with a beef dish, suggesting the list is well-suited to the Tuscan grill menu's heartier fare. Dessert wines and ports are available to match sweeter courses.
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