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Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza, Memphis, TN

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza

4.5
4.5
45 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
“At Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza, our number one goal is to feed you well. Our philosophy goes beyond portion size or product quality; we source our ingredients intentionally from local providers and hand-craft them into your meal so that we know you’re eating the best food we can produce. That way you can know you’re playing a vital role in the local economy by supporting local farmers.

Feeding people well also means cultivating a lively, nourishing space. We’re here to have a good time. Our building has been in our family for decades, and when you eat with us, you’re at the family table. ”

— MILES TAMBOLI

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (901) 410-8866

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown / Cooper

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Madison@Auburndale

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Healthy

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis

    Healthy

  • Memphis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Memphis

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent. Definitely will be coming back in the future!
  2. MemphisGuy901

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for the first time and really liked the ambience, and the pizza is great!
  3. Slavatsky

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious! The dessert was so good we ordered seconds:)
  4. LaurenP

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! The lemon pepper fettuccine was amazing and a pitcher of sangria on the patio made it a perfect night
  5. Michele

    Memphis/West TN

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had not been to Tamboli’s since we had take out during Covid. It’s such a great neighborhood restaurant. We will definitely be back. We had a pizza, special pasta & cappuccino and portions are large.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pizza was very good. Dough had great structure and chew. Enjoyed the pasta as well.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere for our party of 11.
  8. MemphisMich

    Memphis/West TN

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    It took thirty minutes to get an incorrect cocktail properly returned, the service less than stellar. Once the entrees came out, we got pizza, I had hoped they would have been less soggy in the middle. On a huge plus side, they offer non dairy cheese that actually melts! We can check Tamboli’s off our list.
  9. JohnT

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! Tambolis is our go to spot for pizza and pasta in Memphis!
  10. DannyO

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we have family get - togethers, or when we just want the best in Italian cuisine, our #1 choice is Tambolis. Fresh meats and cheeses, and the best homemade pastas and sauces...and don't forget the Panna Cotta.
  11. SydneyL

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious! The espresso martini is amazing! Space worked great for my large group reservation.
  12. 2luvtoeat

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We Took our son and his family his birthday! We had a great time! Food was very good. Portions were huge.
  13. AshleyB

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Cute place and maybe one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in Memphis. It was a bit noisy, which bothered some of the older people I was with. Overall I would recommend.
  14. SuzanneC

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food big portions nice staff! We will be back!
  15. BertB

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit.Three of us split a vegetarian pizza and a vegetarian pasta dish. Both were excellent and portions large. Can’t wait to go back.

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on February 26, 2023Thank you so much for coming by. We're glad you enjoyed our food and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

  16. Grace

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    They seated people who walked in before us who said they did not have a reservation, even though we had a reservation. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation time. Then we had to wait to be seated since they had filled the room by letting the walk-in customers go ahead of us. Once we were seated we didn't see or hear from a waiter for 15 minutes. My pasta was cold and dry, kind of crusted over and hard on top like it had been sitting out for a while. Other than that, I guess everything was okay. I'm never going back though.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Waitress didn’t write down our order and forgot one persons main course. By the time she figured it out it was too late as others were half way done with their meals. They offered a terrible apology and did nothing to try to remedy the damage done. Won’t go back, even though the food is good.
  18. AJG89

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I have been fans of Tamboli's for a long time. Everything on the menu has been great and that variety keeps us coming back.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was fantastic. Took our kids. All good. Service was a little spotty. But won’t stop us from coming back. Pasta was amazing.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried mushrooms are to die for and our server Courtney was fantastic!!
  21. NeilH

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Not a good experience! Food was fair. Drinks were terrible. Environment sucks!

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on January 22, 2023Hi Neil. We're sorry you didn't enjoy your experience. We're always actively trying to improve the restaurant, so if you want to reach out to us to speak directly about what wasn't working for you, we'd be happy to listen and try to correct whatever went wrong. We're thankful you stopped by and hope you'll give us another try soon.

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the pizza and meatballs. High-quality ingredients. Tasted divine. Lively, family dining atmosphere, close seating. Not exactly a first date restaurant, but perfect for a second date!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Italian in Memphis is hard to come by. Tamboli’s was the best experience I’ve had in a long time. The food was awesome and the service was just as much. Spicy vodka and lemon ricotta sauces were so good and the bruschetta was the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to go back :)

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on January 22, 2023We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your food and experience. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time dining at the restaurant and the food was delicious. They used fresh ingredients and it’s as close to Italian food I’ll have in Memphis. I will come back because I had a wonderful experience. Thank you!

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on January 22, 2023Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  25. elmemtiger

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Best homemade pasta in the South! Excellent Margarita!

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on January 22, 2023What a compliment! Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

  26. Deannaip

    Austin

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    What a lovely find. We were sat right away. Our server was great! Everything was fresh and delicious. Our only comment is on the wine service. They opened it at the bar instead of table side and the traditional taste.
  27. GCC2019

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Meatballs, Tuscan soup , and tomato vodka cream pasta were wonderful! We did not care for the pizzas (not done enough and toppings all grouped in center and truffle oil was very strong on the other choice), salads and salad dressings were ok. Very nice service and casual dining was comfortable and pleasant with local art and indoor patio lights. Bar looked like it would be nice spot to stop in for a drink and counter service meal. Will come again and try some other menu items to support this nice option in Midtown.

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on January 22, 2023Thank you for the feedback! We're glad you had a good experience overall. We do hope you'll give our pizzas another try!

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We wanted to try eating at the restaurant. We only have been there for pizza takeout which has always been good. However the pasta dishes are fantastic. Everything is homemade in the restaurant and they source locally. We are going back and will order some more good choices. Once you go you will always want to go back
  29. JeremyT

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible, as well as the staff. The host was very friendly and our server was as well.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great birthday celebration for an adult, casual atmosphere.
  31. AdrienneP

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The New Year's Brunch was delicious, different, and fun. Affordable for a special day with the Happy Hour cocktails.
  32. jimpsiea

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Miles is a talented chef, and our New Year’s Eve dinner was really fabulous!
  33. ClayP

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pizza was excellent. Service was very friendly and attentive. We will be back!
  34. RobertR

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I really want to say that I haven't been in here since the restaurant opened and, overall, the food is amazing. I'm not sure what I was expecting but this was legitimately the best meal I've had in a year or two (I travel a lot for work so that includes in other big markets and cities). I went with the fried mushrooms (excellent; Alli recommended that I get the spicy aioli and she right on), the tomato basil soup (best I've had anywhere), side salad, and risotto. I even tried my friend's meatballs which are the best in the city (better than Catherine and Mary's). I could probably bloviate more about how great the food is here and how kind the staff is and how I saw the owner working in the kitchen on a Sunday nite, but I think you get the idea. This place is legit and easily the best Italian restaurant in the city and better than others I have tried in other cities with the exception of maybe one or two. I'm really happy to see this junt doing well because so many Italian places have crashed and burned due to a combination of mediocre food, bad management, and overpriced menus. Tamboli's suffers none of this. I will definitely be back. Thanks for the great food and experience, friends.
  35. JayP

    Pittsburgh

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit and it was fantastic! Great food and service!! All staff were very friendly and welcoming.
  36. Mark

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Service was very fast. Cocktails were very small. Got appetizers before cocktails. Our sever was fantastic
  37. Katie

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Service was timely. Food was wonderful.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food!
  39. NathanD

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Pastas were delicious!
  40. JamesQ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2020

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    This place is absolutely dreadful, I’m gutted we stayed and paid money for sub standard food. The people next to us received a burnt pizza after waiting 50 minutes. We thought it a bad sign but gave the benefit of the doubt. Our pizza came out after 40 minutes of so, and we had pasta. To sum the food up, pasta was microwaved and pizza was way too doughy. All the 5 star reviews here have to be fake

    Tamboli's Pasta & PizzaResponded on November 27, 2020Hello, I want to apologize. Frankly, that night we were overwhelmed by the higher than usual orders and are working on ways to improve: making sure substandard dishes do not go out and seeking out equipment to help us handle the demand. While I understand you had a less than favorable experience, I want to clarify that we don't own a microwave, work hard for our 5-star reviews, and make everything. We hope that you may give us another try. Please stay safe, and thank you for your feedback.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 410-8866.

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza is rated 4.5 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza

1761 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-6415

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown / Cooper

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Madison@Auburndale

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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