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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1219 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 477-1001
  • Website
    http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Rueda
  • Location
    258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Parking details
    AMLI garage 2hr max. validation available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,219 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Taverna in Downtown Austin offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding short rib gnocchi" and "branzino." The patio offers a "lovely" ambiance, ideal for gatherings. While service can vary, many find it a reliable spot for brunch and pre-show meals.
1,219 Reviews

  1. Angela

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and amazing food! Service was top notch. Highly recommend.

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  2. Sally VIP

    Houston107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal at Taverna. We enjoyed AMPLE portions of meatballs and a delicious focaccia. We were looking for a light supper & the service, food, etc were excellent.

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  3. Tim

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taverna never disappoints. Pumpkin Risoto and Lasagna were our choices. Outstanding service, great vibes, food was outstanding!

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  4. David VIP

    Las Vegas67 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch. First time at Taverna but will definitely return.

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  5. Rosario VIP

    Corpus Christi4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by Juan from Venezuela, the food was excellent and very impressed by the branzino

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  6. Varsha VIP

    Puerto Vallarta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at taverna. We sat on the outdoor patio which was completely covered. Ambiance and service were great! They have the best truffle fries!

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  7. Brooklyn

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Notable Brucetta and Margarita. Will be back soon for brunch!

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  8. Conley

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Mahi Mahi with shrimp special. Also had the tuna appetizer. Both were exceptional, we will be back as we have before....

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  9. letsgofire

    Chicago16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay but not memorable. They would not turn off the gigantic TV playing a golf simulator event despite no patrons wishing to watch this. A bit odd.

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  10. Danielle

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty and service was so attentive! Lovely covered front patio area, too.

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Taverna - Downtown Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1219 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Taverna - Downtown Austin

258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    AMLI garage 2hr max. validation available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Rueda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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