Taverna Costale

4.6

774 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

When the owners of Taverna Costale originally moved their families to Florida, they did so to create a revolution in hospitality. Their blueprint for success can be summed up in two simple words: People first.

It is a commitment to those they work alongside, by creating welcoming, supportive environments in which to grow. It is a passion to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for their guests. It is the desire to make positive changes within their neighborhood through community outreach.

For this reason, the owners cultivated a relationship with acclaimed chef Fabio Viviani, who brings unmatched culinary inspiration to the table. The synergy between the two group elevated the spotlight on people, culture, and quality - making Taverna Costale unique to what St. Pete has to offer.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Fabio Viviani
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Location
200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Cross street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Petersburg
Great for brunch
St. Petersburg
Kid-friendly
St. Petersburg
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taverna Costale in downtown St. Pete is celebrated for its "incredible food" and "outstanding service." Visitors rave about its contemporary, luxurious ambiance, and diverse menu featuring dishes like pork shank and meatballs. Perfect for special occasions, it offers "delicious food" and "superb drinks," though noise levels can be high.

774 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This past weekend, I booked a reservation on OpenTable for five people at taverna Costale. When we arrived, on time for our reservation, the hostess, let us know very rudely that their Wi-Fi was down, and that she did not have our reservation. I explained to her that I had made the reservation through OpenTable, and even showed her our email confirmation. She said it doesn’t matter I don’t have your reservation. I said ok well, do you have a table for five? To which she responded no it will be about an hour wait. While I understand that things come up, and situations happen… the response from the hostess was terrible. Additionally, I spoke to the manager who was a little bit more apologetic, but wasn’t able to help us. Mind you there were multiple tables available. We decided that we would wait and have a drink at the bar, and we watched a table of 10 get up. I asked the manager if they could give us that table maybe break it down, and she said no I have a reservation coming in. Which is crazy since their reservation system is down? Anyways… The food was good. The management is is terrible. Beware if you want to come on a weekend they may or may not have your reservation….
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Paul
Phoenix
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Italian mediterranean food contemporary decor specialized cocktails and Outdoor seating available
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Dave
VIP
Atlanta
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the crab cake, Pork Shank was Amazing Very Good service
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constance
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
they knocked New Year's Eve out of the park. They had a packed house. The food was a little bit slow as should be expected, but the service was outstanding and so was the food.
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Derek
VIP
Tampa
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant in downtown St. Pete. Location is perfect right in the middle of the city. I got the braised Pork Shank and it was incredible. Service was quick and efficient. Would be back for sure.
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Barbara
Tampa
76 reviews
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal here, but I wish they kept their website up to date. I had planned on the mediterranean salad and grilled shrimp cocktail ever since I made the reservation. When I arrived, the grilled shrimp dish had been removed- even though it is still listed on the website. Our waitress was excellent.
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Maria
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, and the drinks were superb. The restaurant was packed so it was pretty loud. Service was good but our food took a long time to get to us - it ended up being worth it because it was DELICIOUS!
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Judy
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food! One of our favorite restaurants. But don’t know why all these restaurants feel the need to have the noise level ( music, bass) so loud.
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Christine
Tampa
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food variety was very good & while presentation was wonderful, many items served could have been hotter. Surprising generous pours of 4 Roses in our Old Fashioned were each worth $12! Taylor was a most attentive & courteous server.
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Beverly
Naples
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kat, was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. When she heard it was my birthday, she even put a candle in my cheesecake.
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FAQs

Taverna Costale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 954-3863.

Taverna Costale is rated 4.6 stars by 774 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabio Viviani
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Taverna Costale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Taverna Costale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Taverna Costale restaurant rated?

Is Taverna Costale currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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