Even with a reservation for 5 people at 8pm we waited nearly an hour for our table....BUT we did score a seat on one of the couches outside while we waited, and once we made our displeasure known to the manager, he graciously offered us cocktails and bruschetta on the house.
Anyhow, the interior at Tappo has a cozy bistro ambiance and the outside has a large patio with a view to the industrial splendour that is the Distillery District.
I actually enjoyed my meal immensely...hubby and I shared the fish of the day (pickerel with lemon-butter sauce) and the orecchiete pasta with tomatoes. Both were truly delicious.
Overall I liked this spot...it feels authentically Italian, even down to the cute waiter named Luca with the beautiful bushy eyebrows; and the cocktail waiter who kept saying "allora" and "prego" which brought me back to Italy for a moment. Charming! :)