Taverna Austin

Review №1

Rating: 5

just, amazing. best pasta I ve had in a long time. my boyfriend and I had a lovely experience!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Had a work lunch here and we all shared the Meatballs Al Sugo as well as the Squash Zucchini Chips and they were both delicious and plenty of food for a big group. I had the Gnocchi Di Patate Rustici - gnocchi with braised short rib ragu and shaved parmesan and it was soooooo good. Absolutely delicious. Kid-friendliness: Probably not some place I d take my little kids but older kids would appreciate the menu and the setting. Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair friendly.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Its always a great place to chill and relax by the green play area or have a fresh brunch or romantic dinner. I have never been disappointed at this place, and I visit weekly

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great experience but even BETTER service, we were so lucky to have Soner as our server. He was the best part of our trip to Austin!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Soner was great!!! 10/10 recommend

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

After a business conference at Austin City Limits across the street, Taverna was a nice place to sit at the elegant bar and have good linguini with clam sauce (if a bit too salty for my taste) and an excellent white wine recommended by the bartender. Also nice dining room and tables on outdoor patio.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

After a day of shopping in Downtown Austin, we stopped in for an early dinner, and despite the great food, and great cocktails, Soner our server, stole the show! He was AMAZING! I highly recommend requesting Soner if stopping in. He will take your experience at Taverna to the next level with his quick wit and personable service.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

We came to Taverna for our granddaughter s 3rd birthday as well as our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing. Soner was our server and he made our entire visit such a pleasure!. He made sure we had the greatest family celebration ever. We will treasure this day. Thanks Soner and all other staff!

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We were here to celebrate a birthday and an anniversary. Our server, Soner, went above and beyond for our table. We had a toddler with us and they were so accommodating and sweet. We highly recommend Taverna and will be back soon.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Soner was absolutely amazing, I could not say enough about great things about him! He had phenomenal service, he made us feel like we were his only table, he provided so many laughs the entire meals and made great recommendations. You can see his kindness and we will be back to request him!

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Fantastic experience! 5 stars all the way! Soner is the most amazing server, and made our experience the best! Highly recommend!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Was looking for an impromptu brunch spot with my mom and sister and stumbled across this place. SUPERB!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Our server, Soner, was friendly, funny, and fast. He engaged in conversation with us just enough - not pushy or rushed at all. The food was excellent. Great variety of flavors (we each ordered something different so we could try the most). The atmosphere was bright with plenty of space between tables. Its casual enough that you can dress up or down. We came casual but saw plenty of groups dressed up & celebrating. Oh, and the staff does a cute light show with birthday shots. Parking: We learned after the fact but theyll validate parking for up to 2 hours!

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 2

Dude told me he would get me a drink security ending up telling me to leave so I left no problems right they ended up sending me a pizza that was cool other than that another store on the block that needs to be decimated

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

The service and the food were excellent

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

wonderful italian, server Harshada was lovely and helped navigate my friend s severe gluten allergy. would come back

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Taverna, the downtown Austin location, had great food and wine! We went for a birthday celebration and went specifically for the Cacio e Pepe. We started with the Frittura Mista Di Mare (calamari, shrimps, vegetables, spicy tomato aioli, tartar sauce, lemon), then the Cacio which is prepared tableside in a Parmesan wheel, and had to finish with dessert. It was a great evening!!

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I love this restaurant! We had the most amazing waitress. Her name is Harshada and everything she recommended was on point! Her service was impecable and we enjoy having her helping us. The food was excellent and the drinks delicious. Try the Passion Fruit Martini The portions are large.

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This place is such a calm, fun, cool environment. Great staff and food! Will be coming back Food

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

My wife and I have been dining at Taverna on 2nd Street for 20+ years. It never disappoints...mostly delights. Last night we were there for the muscles and Parmesan fries, followed by Cacho de Pepe, prepared tableside and some awesome meatballs. Wait staff normally very good, but, last night, Charles was exceptional. So if youre visiting here soon, ask for Charles. Only gave the Atmosphere 4-stars. Havent been crazy about the new paint job, but its growing on me.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great food at a great place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Taverna downtown Austin is full of positive and fun energy from the staff and the food is exquisite! It is such a great brunch spot or a birthday dinner.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 2

I had the short rib pasta and it was underwhelming. Only reason I m giving them another star is because the service was good. My stomach started hurting shortly after finishing my food. Also my friend who had specific allergies informed the waiter of this however her throat started to swell after eating half of her food. Won t be returning.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Beautifully appointed restaurant with clean amenities and great service. The food was all delectable.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

This is a fabulous Italian restaurant! The food and service were outstanding. It was our daughters birthday and she absolutely loved it. Thanks for making it a special evening! Parking: Paid parking garage, but the restaurant validates the ticket.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Pretty good Italian! Took a break from the Mexican food, lol. We went about 7pm on a Saturday and there was available seating in the cocktail lounge or outside. The main dining area seemed to be for reservations. I had the gluten free pasta and my bf had the pizza, it looked good!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

Beautiful atmosphere ! The waitress was amazing patient kind wonderful ! The person at the front didn t know much about the menu . Luckily my waitress did . I asked for a meal with red sauce . I was recommended the bolognese. I usually think that with multiple meats there would be a rich flavor . The meal was super bland and unsatisfying . I asked for red pepper before the meal came out and poured in on after . Waitress asked about the meal I was honest said it was ok. Super accommodating . Gave me some salt which gave like another star and then eventually gave me some cherry tomatoes . I felt bad that it came to that. What the meal needed ? Flavor - the taste of garlic the taste of all those veggies . The wine All the meats tasted like generic meat (very one dimensional) I will go back and order something else ! This place is too beautiful picturesque and has a good wait staff that I experienced today. That kind of service can have me back I hope the menu can have more to give .

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

It was a nice experience. I prefer the domain location just for the more space available and the green area for kids to play. The risotto was delicious. The focaccia bread was too good. Tiramisu - mmmm yummy

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

I dream about the gnocchi with short rib. It s a tad too spicy I believe but nonetheless. Fast lunch service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

It was all vibes. Thats about it. Food was really mid and service was extremely slow as was the kitchen. 3.5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great italian food and service...

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

If you go, try to sit upfront instead of in the back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

Really tasty and cool atmosphere inside. The bruschetta was really good and our server was excellent. It always stresses me out when servers dont write down your order (are you sure youll remember???) but everything came out perfect. The tiramisu was amazing. It was pretty pricey, but I felt like the price accurately reflected the service, atmosphere, and food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Bougie place to have brunch with your loved one or with friends. Excellent food and drinks. I recommend the frozen espresso martini

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

We love this place! Alex, the bartender is great. All of the food is amazing. We had the salamino pizza and the frittura mista and it never disappoints. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

First time coming here, and it was so good! I got the taverna burger and the taverna focaccia to share. Our server Harshada was also great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

We visited this restaurant on Memorial Day weekend for dinner. The salmon was excellent and the spinach ravioli was very delicate and outstanding. Diana, our waitress was very attentive and had good suggestions about the menu. The atmosphere of this restaurant is very pleasant and it is right downtown, close to all other attractions. I would highly recommend Taverna in Austin for dinner.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff but the food was just ok. Expected better. Had the flat bread pizza and my wife had a pasta dish.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

We love coming here whenever we are in downtown Austin

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Truly one of the best meals we ve had in a while. It started out rough because no one acknowledged us for quite a while once we were seated; however, the bartender noticed and rushed over to take care of us the rest of the evening. He was so friendly and did a wonderful job making the rest of our time incredibly enjoyable. Both the wine and food were incredible. There is a reason we come here almost every time we are in town.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Clean and a pretty spot. Parking is a pain, but that is expected for downtown. The zucchini chips were greasy but well seasoned. The cacio pepe felt disappointing but the pasta was perfectly al dente. Staff was kind.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 1

Wouldn t recommend this place. The hostess was very unfriendly, the server was okay, and the food wasn t good. Save your time and money

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

DO NOT ORDER THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES THEY ONLY GIVE YOU 3/4 of the meal. Where did my other quarter go????? Did the chef get hungry?????

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

Looks like a nice place and they attempt to act like a high end restaurant. No bread at the table and potentially one of the smallest portion dishes I have ever seen at a restaurant of this level was laughable. Definitely would not recommend.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Great place for brunch on the patio.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

Sorely disappointed with the food and waitress, especially since this restaurant was recommended to me and a group of my cousins & boyfriend & I all decided to go there for my birthday meal, I seriously would have been better off & a lot happier with a McDonalds happy meal try everything once to spread your wings, but itll definitely be a 1st & last for me Parking: Theres a parking garage down the street with an incredibly steep hill Kid-friendliness: Im sure its kid friendly but I didnt see 1 kid Friday Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious enough for wheelchairs

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 2

Out of things we ordered. No way to validate parking. Service was ok and special was extremely overpriced 3 lobster ravioli with very little lobster was $45

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Fabulous place! Delicious entres and great service!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Had the Lobster Benny during my visit. It was very delicious. Got a bottle of champagne for the table and was given a warm bottle. Had to ask them for a chilled bottle and an ice bucket. Service was still very friendly!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

We came here for my SIL s bach. Food was actually really good but one of our waiters was rude and we didn t feel very welcome. They told us they would bring out sparklers with the dessert but apparently ran out and this was before 10 PM. We also asked if we could be moved to an actual table if possible but they looked at us like it was the biggest inconvenience to even ask the hostess.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Hey. Love yalls food and place, been there in person several times, this time I ordered to go. But why is this labeled as a focaccia? This a whole pizza. Just saying! It was obviously still delicious, but we ordered thinking it was share plate/app. Just a heads up to anyone else ordering this.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

This was my favorite restaurant. I made a reservation for my birthday. We came at 8pm. My husband and best friend went to the table while I went to use the restroom. I never ran into a server or manager. Just walked back to my table. That day was my 48th birthday celebration and we had gone indoor skydiving. Then went to my condo to get ready for dinner. We each had one glass of wine while getting ready. Upon getting back to the table I said hello to our server and asked that my husband choose a wine. At this point he told me his manager heard me slurring and so did he. And that he could not serve me. I was so confused. I was not intoxicated at all! I thought maybe it was my new invisilign trays that made someone think I was slurring? I asked to see the manager that heard me slurring and she came to the table. I had never seen her. Her name was Samantha. The server said his name was Ryan. Because I was sober, I tried to reason that maybe they had maybe mistaken me for someone else or misunderstood my speech with my new mouth pieces. I cant stress how humiliating that was. I was mortified. I even went so far to let them know I lived close and we took a Lyft. Even though I was not drunk or acting drunk. I have no other words. Just humiliated. We walked to another nice restaurant that did not think I was at all intoxicated and had a lovely dinner there. I was reminded my my friends that I should mention that I suffer from a stutter. At the time I did not mention because I was acting like a proper lady and thought my explanation of my mouth pieces were enough.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed our brunch here. The $3 bellinis are tasty for the price :) and our waitress was attentive and kind. I ve been here numerous times and have always been impressed by the quality of the food.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Love love love Traverna for their chocolate Lava cake dessert! Its one of the best ones I ve ever had! The starters are all great. We get the squash zucchini chips every time when we go! They come with a dip that is to die for. If you want the pasta in the cheese wheel, you need to be seated inside. They can t do the cheese wheel presentation in the outdoor seating area unfortunately. The Chopped salat is amazing and you can change the protein from Chicken to salmon. When its someone s birthday you get a free dessert! We got an amazing Panna Cotta! Parking: Parking Garage is close by and the restaurant can validate your ticket. You just need to tell the waiter Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs to get into the restaurant!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

The food was divine and the service was impeccable

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Nico was amazing at the bar

Date: 6 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Wow wow wow! Last week date night at Taverna was incredible. We were immediately greeted at the door by the hostess and manager, sat promptly for our reservation. Our server Moriah was wonderful! She had loads of knowledge and recommendations for us. I had to get the risotto, which was cooked perfectly and paired well with our French Rosé. Tiramisu is our favorite dessert so it was an absolute MUST. After dinner we hung out at the bar and had espresso martinis in the back room. It was the perfect way to end the night. We ll be back soon. Definitely a 10/10 and I highly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

This restaurant is incredible, I have never seen a restaurant so beautiful and innovative apart from its incredible service, it is one of the best restaurants I have visited

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Truly an experience to have a great time!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Christianity

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

It was excellent I loved it

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

It is spectacular and the attention is unmatched.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Lovely restaurant!!!! The vibes are amazing, the live Dj brings the energies to the roof. Our waiter Cody was amazing and very attentive guiding us through the menu and the Easter specials. Top notch food and will come back every day!!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

Yikes!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Our recent experience at this restaurant was a complete disaster. Despite making a reservation and arriving on time, we were left waiting for over an hour for our food. The excuses ranged from kitchen problems to forgetting our order altogether, leaving us frustrated and hungry. The lack of transparency and consistency in communication from the staff was appalling. Each time we asked about our food, we received a different excuse, with no clear explanation for the delay. It was incredibly unprofessional and left us feeling neglected. When the manager finally approached us, their apology fell short of making up for the inconvenience. Offering free dessert and covering the appetizers was a token gesture that did little to address the fact that we had missed our dinner opportunity. With dietary restrictions to consider, this was simply unacceptable. To make matters worse, the server seemed clueless about the menu, initially claiming they didn t have dishes that were listed. It wasn t until later that they discovered the menu had changed, adding insult to injury. Overall, our experience at this restaurant was a letdown. The poor service, lack of communication, and failure to deliver on basic expectations have ensured that we will never return. Save yourself the disappointment and dine elsewhere.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

One of my fav restaurants

Date: 6 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 2

So l came here a few months back and I got the Polpo. Since the dish was so amazing last time I was really looking forward to getting it today. I left so disappointed by what i got served, there are a couple bites missing from the first pic but still a huge difference from what i got last time :(. Im not sure Ill be coming back, not only was i disappointed by this dish but the Cacio E Pepe was dry and bland, they dont make it in the cheese wheel like they used to . This place has really lost its pizzazz.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Exceptional service!! A gentleman named Nicolas received my friends and I at the bar with open arms. Not only was the customer service top tier but the drinks he brought us were delicious. Espresso martini is the way to go fyi ;)

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great upscale Italian Restaurant with a great brunch menu.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

Food is not amazing but not bad, service was blah, but not horrid. Gnats flying around arent adding any ambience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

Our cocktails and sparkling water took 20 min. to get to the table. The waiter said the bar person had cut their finger Then the kitchen lost our ticket. We waited around for our lunch while tables who were seated after we had the appetizer were getting served their lunch and finished it. The waiter finally came to tell us there had been a problem and offered one free dessert. I had made reservations for my husband s birthday. The ticket said it was the birthday dessert. Whatever. We took it in stride and the waiter was friendly. But it was really not acceptable to pay over $100 for a lunch, and have our food take an hour to come out. We ll probably not visit again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Always amazing. Perfect for weekend brunch. DJ is playing and all is perfect.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Overall great! Service is a bit unknowledgeable of Italian cuisine and wines, but it didnt stop me from enjoying the food!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Meatballs were amazing. Service was so great! Best old fashioned Ive ever had.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Very cool place with light, flavorful, and fresh food. Service was awesome, and the atmosphere felt very fun and refined. Definitely going back to try more dishes.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

My chicken was raw, food and service took forever, while the atmosphere was cute it was a really disappointing experience.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Enjoyed dinner for 6 before seeing the Chicago concert...wine to dessert it was great!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Strong 3.5/5. But a 4 for service and fantastic music selection I thought it was a 90s/early 00s RnB pool party Everything is solid, but not outstanding? That includes the focaccia, bruschetta, wagyu burger, capriocella (definitely misspelled) - the most underwhelming of the night. Tiramisu was too rich, not quite balanced. Panna Cotta was cooool

Date: 8 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Food is good. Service is awful here. I have been to this location several times and the service has been terrible each time. Waiters are rude and/or non-existent. They come by to take your order and one other time to give you the bill. Trying to flag a waiter down during your meal is virtually impossible.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

We went here twice on a long weekend trip as it s on the corner right by ACL. The food is great and well priced for the quality. The Cacio de Pepe is outstanding and very fun with tableside preparation. The Polpo is great and the presentation very nice. The dinner service is good and very attentive. We returned a second time for a late evening snack and dessert. The pizzas are plenty for two unless you re really hungry and they are fairly priced. The Tiramisu is so-so, but good. We noticed the waiter wasn t so enthusiastic about us the second time since it was clear we weren t going to generate a big check on that visit. The menu cocktails are very good and priced as you would expect for the quality. We ll be back!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We had a birthday dinner here and it was amazing. Best service we ve had for a large party in a long time. Diana went above and beyond to make sure everyone had what they needed and she helped a lot. Amazing!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

A good place to eat and chat with a few drinks

Date: 8 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Very good , love this place

Date: 8 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Super good Italian food in a nice atmosphere. Service is top notch too. Highly recommended the Cacio e Pepe made table side!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

One of my favorite brunch spots in Austin! Mimosas are $3 or $12 a pitcher before 3 on the weekends which is awesome. Also love the atmosphere - good music and fun vibes.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Awesome brunch place

Date: 9 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Baci room is a regular spot for me, but even still I was amazed at how they accommodated my large group this evening. Our server megan was so attentive & kind. The food was fast & delicious. We ordered champagne & they brought it to our table with lights! Amazing experience! 10/10

Date: 9 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 1

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant by a LONG STRETCH. we had a big table so we were not allowed to split the check. I ended up taking the check, gratuity already included for large party. Well our waitress literally chased me out of the restaurant SCREAMING in front of people because I signed the customer copy instead of merchant...not that big of a deal it happened all the time where i used to work, the only thing that matters is a signature which i had. she reprinted the receipt for me to sign, where i left gratuity blank because i was told previously it was already included. the reprint was not itemized, and in a VERY nasty tone she said um excuse me but you cant leave without tipping, and another girl comes up yeah you need to put 20% LOL since when does a server tell you how much you owe them on a tip first off? SECOND, I FOUND OUT LATER THAT GRATUITY REALLY WAS INCLUDED AND SHE JUST ASKED ME TO ADD A TIP AGAIN SO SHE LIED. with the size of my tab, that was $150 extra that i tipped because i was lied to by not one but TWO of your employees. Disgusting. tab with my double tip was $550 total. Dont ever give this place your business the food isnt great anyways and drinks are overpriced for subpar quality, and even worse service. i will spread and post this everywhere

Date: 9 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 2

The restaurant is very nice and elegant but the food is disgusting for the price, I dont recommend it

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

I love this place for some chill eve or weekend brunch. Endless mimo and some Italian Old Fashioned Everything is solid on the menu but great food can t be rushed so don t rush! Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This place was great. Came in after a show at ACL Live and grabbed a table. The food was outstanding and the service was fast and friendly. Great place for after a show

Date: 9 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 2

My husband had a severe reaction to the shrimp risotto. He has a dairy intolerance and the menu did not specify that the dish contained dairy. While we understand that most risottos can contain some cheese and butter (which he can tolerate), we were unaware that the sauce for this dish included double cream. I wish our server would have asked us for dietary restrictions and flagged that the risotto was cream based. When I expressed this to the manager, she did not seem to be receptive to our feedback. Great food, but would be cautious if you have dietary restrictions.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

This restaurant and its team are incredible! I ve hosted two private room dinners here - one for 25 executives about two years ago and the other was for 36 people last night - and both times were a huge success. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all perfect. A special shout-out to our servers Megan and Taylor. I don t know how you kept track of everything - especially with people mingling and changing seats! Thank you for making it look easy. I ll definitely call you again the next time I m in town for a conference!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

I hadn t been to Taverna since 2019. Looks like the bar is larger and the whole place had a refresh. This is still the place for awesome people watching. I don t recall Taverna having a DJ, however this was my first brunch experience. Previously had only dined at supper time. The DJ made it hard to hear my dining companions. Service wasn t what I recall either. Getting the attention of our server was next to impossible. Even saw them standing talking to the hostess and other waitstaff by the bar, signaling to him was a lost cause. The meal was absolutely awesome. My friends shared a carafe of Mimosas . We shared the Focaccia. Two of us had the chicken and waffles (after we saw it delivered to a table nearby) and the other had the eggs benedict. Everything came out hot, well seasoned and amazingly presented. While the vibe, service and interior have changed, the one thing that remains is the absolutely amazing food. I will be back. Food this good always deserves a repeat visit.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 1

Date: 10 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 3

We popped in for a quick bite after a show at ACL Live. The kitchen was open on a Friday night until 10:30 which was great news. The drinks were good, but the food was a bit of a let down. The short rib gnocchi was much more oily than anticipated. This could be due to it being close to closing hours, but I was severely underwhelmed.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 3

The quality of the food and the atmosphere has dropped precipitously here in less than 2 years. There is no Italian influence in the pizza and the music is horrible clubbing tunes played way too loud. Can t hear across the table or the servers.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 2

Very noisy with bad acoustics. On top of noisy customers., they were playing loud music. We couldnt hear each other or the server. The food was good but the overall experience was so bad we wont be going back. Parking: There is limited street parking but we parked in a cramped paid parking garage nearby.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

Not bad. I got stuck in the back lounge room at a high top table, despite asking for a normal table. The steak I had was great, as was the focaccia. Service was ok, and the food was a little expensive for what it is.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Small place but spacious feeling. Friendly and excellent service.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

The most HORRIBLE experience of my life I was so excited to try taverna for the first time the food looked great. Upon arrival we ordered a pitcher of mimosa for our group and 2 expresó martinis well the champagne was flat and we kindly asked our waiter to change our pitcher for a new one she seemed pretty annoyed we have asked for that she comes back and just dumps the bottle in the middle of the table and left our champagne bottle was warm and with no orange juice ! By then we were upset at the way she handle the situation so we kindly asked the host if they can provide us with a different server 30 min passed the same server came by asked if we needed anything else still haven t gotten our martinis and we had warm champagne bottle in the middle of our table we told her we asked for a different server she responds OK. Finally we get a different server you would think having a bad experience with previous waiter will finally get someone who has customer service experience well that was a big NO the new waiter was as rude as the past at this point we want to cancel our order and get up and leave! The waiter has the audacity of asking us to pay $12 for the mimosa we haven t even touched !!! We asked to talk to the manager so she can be aware of the situation she came to us non apologetic what so ever she just said no worries I ll cancel your order and walked away We were shocked how can a manager simply don t care of the way her employees treated us PLEASEEE NEVER COME TO TAVERNA located in 2sd !!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Had a wonderful pork rib dish with pasta on the side. Service was great. The waitress was friendly and made sure our party was accommodated. Small place but a feeling of openness. Nice atmosphere.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Food was good, but service was so bad that I never want to go back again. We made a reservation and when we got there, the table was dirty and not ready for us. Servers were extremely rude. 11/17/23 8:30-22:00PM

Date: 10 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Excellent Italian restaurant, also very kind girls who helped us solve a transport problem in the city.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Taverna downtown has been one of my favorite places to go for years now and I enjoy every time I m in the building. The service is amazing and the management is impeccable! Cole, our server, went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and the whole staff made me feel very special on my birthday. Unfortunately today there were some clients who were being unreasonable at the host stand. They were screaming at the hostess and, upon getting more information, we found out they were being very unreasonable. They were provided with multiple options for places to sit and they were unhappy with them all. They started to yell at the hostess which was terrible because she was doing the best she could to help them. They wanted to unfortunately cause a scene and then they walked out. Other than that, everything was stellar!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Everything was excellent, food fantastic and attended very well by staff. Exceptionally friendly and everything came out great. Couldn t complain about a single thing! But unfortunately there was some people who were being unnecessarily rude while staff was providing them with multiple solutions and being unreasonable when given solution to their issue.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

One of my ABSOLUTE favorite locations for brunch. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are amazing. Always looking forward to stopping by! I recommend the meatball appetizer. So delicious!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

I visited this restaurant on a work trip in March of this year. The food was incredible, however the service was just okay. It was a little expensive as I ordered the surf and turf, the antipasto and an extra couple of shrimp and it was 110. For the four of us total. It was just about $400 before tip. I would say that the food again, was incredible. If you can spend the time, I would definitely recommend eating here. My rating system consists of a 3-star being exactly what I expected and neither good nor bad. A 4 means something was extra special whether it was service, food, staff, etc., and a 5 means I was blown away. A 2 star rating was disappointing with no offer to correct the experience and a 1-star rating was terrible

Date: 10 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Average food at best. Worst service ever. 35 minutes to get a glass of wine? People at our table finished before some were even served thier entree. Parts of order forgotten. Worst dining experience in three years of living in Austin. Leave it for the Tourists. HORRIBLE

Date: 11 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

On a positive note, the space is really cute and the pizza was delicious! We got the salimino pizza and it was great and reasonably priced for the size ($18). The caprese salad with burrata was also really good (maybe a bit overpriced at $19) but delicious. Note to the owners... you really should take the focaccia off the menu. It in no way resembles focaccia and is just a round, very dry pizza. Or, introduce real focaccia. I would recommend going here for the pizza, salad and ambiance but stay away from the focaccia!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

The dishes at this place are very tasty, its worth what you pay.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Stopped by for lunch during a work function and ordered the carbonara. It was excellent. Would come here again.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 2

Great location, great atmosphere, good cocktails, service is okay. The food is just sadly underwhelming.. Where is the seasoning??

Date: 11 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 2

It s third time that we came here and as per usual we had to wait up to 45mins for a simple salad , last time it was packed so it made sense a bit but today the place seems to be empty and waiters are hanging around doing nothing , definitely my last time in this place, not recommended at all.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

Horrible . this waiter was either having a bad day or plain unprofessional. The ladies in the front were kind enough to sit me and my pregnant wife outside. This waiter comes over and i order a drink he kept asking me again again .. so i asked if he could not hear me cos we were seated outside. I asked him if he wanted me to speak up.. this guy gets an attitude and tells us he is going to give us a few seconds to cool off. We walked away this is a competitive market.. we refuse to be disrespected.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

We just had a drink at the bar after a show, so I cant do a dinner review. Review. But the service was good, and we had a margarita pizza which was great. Recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Food is always tasty and I ve had impeccable service from Cole each time!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Brills

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 2

Not a whole lot of good to say. Warm food (not hot), overcooked pasta, leathery chicken. Maybe it s because it s Texas (sorry y all), but this is not good eye-talian food. Italian food is so easy to prepare and yet it gets mangled by so many, this is just another example.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

In Austin for the weekend, stoped in as it started to downpour. Best decision, hands down one of the best pizzas I ve had. Make sure to ask for extra sauce

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Amazing food and amazing staff!!! Everyone there is super nice and makes sure that you have everything you need! Could not be happier with my experience every time!!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Came here with friends celebrating my girlfriends birthday. It was a nice vibe kind of restaurant and the food was good but oh boy, the chair was super uncomfortable and I was feeling so hot. I am not sure if it was the AC or what, but I was so uncomfortable throughout only for those reasons, so I was not able to really enjoy myself. Our server is amazing and very patient!!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

As a server, I understand the stress of larger parties and I understand that as a customer, it is important to be patient. Me and my friends had a reservation for 10 which turned into 12 and not everyone showed up at the same time so I understand it being a bit unorganized however, our server was unprofessional and my experience at this restaurant was such a let down. Once everyone had been seated, the waiter took our orders at different times even though people would be ready to order and he would just take a couple orders and walk away. He was nowhere to be found most of the time so naturally, some people tried to go to the bar to order drinks. Our server raised his voice and said drinks needed to be ordered through him so everyone understood and sat back down but when they wanted to order drinks, he vanished. He also said we could not split the check unless WE wrote down everything we ordered for him to split the checks (in my opinion, this is due to his own disorganization). In addition to the service being disappointing, the food may have been the most unpleasant meal I have had in a very long time. I ordered the lobster eggs benedict which sounded incredible. When our food finally came out, my food was room temperature and the lobster was SO GROSS. There was hardly any hollandaise sauce on it and they charged me an extra $12 for gluten free bread which is just insane. For a $30 eggs benedict, I had very high expectations and I could not even stomach it after a few bites. The drinks were good thank god. Our water glasses also did not get filled a single time after being seated. Lastly, the restaurant is super cute and nice looking but they play club music (literally No Hands by Waka Flakka) which is just strange but not a big deal. Overall, this restaurant was just such a disappointment. 3 hours sitting at a table and I would say 1 1/2 of those hours were spent trying to get the waiter to do his job. Working in the service industry has made me have a lot of respect for all members of restaurant staff however, I genuinely do not think I have ever had such a terrible experience at a restaurant and had automatic gratuity (which I m not complaining) of 20% although I don t believe it was earned at all. Dietary restrictions: They had a lot of options for dietary restrictions however, expect to pay your yearly salary for those choices.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 2

We came in with a large group for lunch on Saturday. Our table was ready when we arrived and we were seated right away. We waited around for a bit to order drinks and once we did we weren t able to put our food in for about 30 minutes. Many of us had to walk to the bar ourselves to order drinks to make things move quicker. A couple people ordered a mimosa carafe that was half empty when it arrived. Our server did not take our food orders all at once leaving some people waiting around for someone to put their food in. After that we did not see our server for another 30-45 minutes while we all waited for our food. Our food was cold, and extremely average for the price and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Once it was time to pay the bill we waited around for an absurd amount of time for any check. Our server had us write down what we had to eat, clearly he had forgotten who had what or what was even ordered at all. We then had to wait even longer for him to grab this piece of paper and start dividing checks. In fact a member of our group had to stand up and bring it to him because he was not focused to see that we were all ready to pay. Everything took way too long. We ended up being at the restaurant for 2.5 hours. I do not like dissing service industry members but this was ridiculous and I have never experienced such horrible customer service. Just a note, this restaurant plays very loud club music which doesn t really fit the vibe of an Italian brunch/lunch spot. The whole experience was extremely unprofessional and disorganized.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 2

We only do brunch outside on the patio here and honestly, after this last experience, we probably wont even be back to the patio. Its entirely too loud to enjoy a meal inside. At one point when I was inside using the bathroom, they were blasting a clubby version of Baby Shark? No one wants to here that while trying to sip a mimosa (not that the mimosas are anything to write home about. I get that $3 is incredibly cheap, but honestly I would rather pay more for a mimosa that isnt half water). We were waiting a long time for our food. We asked the waiter when we should expect it after waiting a half hour. About 10 minutes later the sides of bacon came out alone, and ice cold. We asked to get the bacon warmed up. When our entrees finally came out they were also ice cold. Literally, colder than room temperature. All of our poached eggs felt like they had come out of the fridge. A friend was given the wrong omelet twice before the third finally came out correct. Great location, but location alone doesnt fill my empty stomach.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Our serve did not mention anything about their specials. Just asked if we were ready to order, the blonde red head waiter.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

Food taste like frozen microwave !!!! The restroom was very dirty!! The silverware was dirty!! (worse Italian food in Austin!!!) had to send food back. TRASH TRASH TRASH!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Beautiful Italian restaurant with an excellent wine selection, great service and delicious food. I highly recommend the mushroom risotto.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

My wife and I had the mussels here. We both got sick after the meal that evening with diarrhea. We informed the restaurant and the manager called once. I called back and no one was available and no one bothered to return my call. Very poor service. We will not be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

I really only have great things to say about this restaurant. They have amazing dishes. Amazing service and a lovely atmosphere. I have to come back soon because I really miss the food and the drinks!

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Beyond fabulous

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

Ordered the salmon stuffed crepes, which as described on the menu says nothing about cheese. There was so much cheese on the dish it was hard to tell if there was any salmon. We never had water refilled and the table was cleared well before I finished, leaving me the only person at the table with a plate still in front of me which was so awkward. On the good side, the zucchini appetizer is delicious and the salmon with vegetables was also well reviewed. Felt like we were being rushed through and not at all like a valued customer.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

This was an unforgettable dinner. I loved the vibe, the incredible service, and the food! I always ask the server what they recommend and our server didn t let me down. He made a great suggestion based on what I like, and it was absolutely delicious. I had the Risotto Al Prosecco COMBINED with the Risotto Con Burrata and it was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Few options for vegetarians

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

This is a great spot for brunch for large groups! Our food and drinks were all great and our waitress Allie was prompt and super helpful even though it was a busy Sunday! 10/10, would recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

The food is amazing. Last night I enjoyed a new special, The Surf and Turf. It included a Wagu filet mignon, Argentinian shrimp, colorful broccoli and fingerling potatoes. It was a very light but satisfying dinner and a MUST-TRY if youre in Austin, TX.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 2

chicken was awful bland and dry

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

I apologize upfront since I can t find my pictures of our stop at Taverna s. We were touring downtown Austin on a Sunday morning and stopped in due to the $3 mimosa sign. Really glad we did. The place was hopping for a Sunday morning. A Chic vibe with a DJ playing great 90 s music. And, the $3 mimosas were the icing on the cake. Bartender was attentive without being overbearing. We didn t eat anything since we had breakfast earlier so I can t rate the food. Definitely would go back again.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 1

The entire experience was disappointing. I ordered the Wagyu burger and immediately noticed that it had mold on it. I notified the waiter and he was very dismissive. In these situations, a manager is usually notified and immediately apologizes to the patron. That did not happen in this instance. Additionally, our waiter, Jake ignored our table while happily serving the other three tables in his section. He abruptly brought us our checks part way through the dining experience without even asking if we were ready. It was clear that he wanted us to leave. As we were leaving, we tried speaking to the manager and he dismissed all of our concerns. I know that service staff have really difficult jobs and it takes a lot to serve multiple tables concurrently during hectic brunch hours. Because of that, I am quite understanding towards any waiter or waitress who is servicing my table, but in this instance Jake and his managers behavior towards my friends and I was inexcusable.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

I hosted a large dinner and a large lunch at Taverna earlier this week and the service was fantastic! Very attentive, timely and accommodating. Thank you to the great staff--both waiters and management!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Love the restaurant! Cole was awesome! Very attentive, fun and gave great service!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

The octopus and the calamari were amazing. We went for a lunch on Monday so it wasn t busy at all. Love it.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Loved our waitress and the food selection. Great mimosa deal

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 1

If you want real Italian food, please avoid this place .. I am coming from France and this is so far from being Italian food ... We order a focaccia, it was a dry pizza and the waitress said oh it s a flat focaccia .. By the way a flat focaccia doesn t exist. My husband order lasagna .. their were not good and you can tell by the look of them .. I had a burata caprese salad and the tomatoes were not ripped and I had 3 slices of tomatoes .. The waitress was nice and had a great attitude. NB : It is also very loud in the restaurant. I will not come back and I would not recommend this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Food was great! My friends and I enjoyed the ambiance and our waiter, Eduardo, was friendly, attentive, and efficient! Will definitely be asking for him the next time we go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

I started at another downtown restaurant but was turned away because I didnt have a reservation. My daughter was at Taverna, for the same reason, so I joined her. We didnt find out about this on the restaurants website, which was disconcerting. As I am disabled I had to walk a distance, with my cane, to the other restaurant. I was exhausted! The Taverna Restaurant is beautiful. We were seated immediately. We sat by the window. Our waiter was attentive, bringing drinks right away. We took our time ordering because everything on the menu looked delicious. Our waiter was happy to come back later, giving us more time to look over the menu. After another family member joined us, we made our food choices, each trying something new. And each trying the others food! (Of course, I took pictures first) We will definitely go back. This time with the whole family.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 2

Food - incredibly basic. These are the only words i have for it. Atmosphere - AC must have been broken. Our group was sweating the whole time. Service - the waitresses seemed overwhelmed, no patience, with our large group. Didnt seem happy about how we all wanted to split the check. Charged a service fee but didnt tell us. Really wish i read the review that starts with large parties beware

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

We had a table outside in a hot night, so it may be the reason for a not so good experience . Seafood appetizer was ok but too oily , draft Peroni was not cold enough , bruschetta s was subpar . I had an Eggplant parmigiana that tasted good, but I had only a couple of bites because it took a long time to get the main dishes after appetizers and I was not hungry anymore .

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

There is absolutely no point making a reservation to go here, I had made one for a party of 7 and they made us wait for 45 minutes before they had us seated and their excuse was that the party before us took longer than expected to eat. They decided to compensate us by giving us a glass of champagne but that doesnt make up for the time wasted with my guests. The service was subpar and the waiters had no clue about any of the food questions we had. This place is so so so noisy it reminded me of a fish market. I had a lot of expectations for this spot but absolute waste of time and money, regret bringing my guests here for dinner and would not recommend it. Only good thing about this spot is the location and they have decent vegetarian options.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Always a great time for me

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Very cool place to sit outside and people watch. I ordered chicken waffle and was surprised when it came out, very nice. The staff is friendly and keep checking on you.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Great food & service

Date: a year ago