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    La Taverna

    3.5 (143 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Penne Vodka
    Neha M.

    Such a good spot! It's such a warm and beautiful place, much bigger than you think! The bruschetta was not my favorite but a huge fan of everything else - the penne vodka and vegetable ravioli with pesto cream was great! The winner tho was the spicy vegetable pizza - super unique and delicious

    Dark side of the Moon chocolate ($10)
    Amanda J.

    Quality balsamic vinegar in the herb chicken sandwich ($15). Delicious sautéed onions and peppers help provide the moisture to this sandwich. This is served on a nice crusty Italian bread and covered in a fresh melted mozzarella. So thankful for the team who accommodated my request for onions on the plain pizza. My mom was very happy with this bubbly, thin-crust personal pie ($16). My favorite bite though was The Dark Side of the Moon Chocolate ($10). I don't even really like cake, but having half of this extra dark and rich sweet was so satisfying. I absolutely adore the chocolate crescent moon decoration.

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    Venice F.

    Amazing people, delicious food! The wait staff was so attentive and helpful in planning and made the day perfect!

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    Raj S.

    We saw this place while driving by and stopped in. Love the atmosphere outside the restaurant. Open restaurant and they have a lot of space outside . Drink was good. Love the blue moon here on a hot day :) cocktails were good too. Loved the service . Quick service . Food was ok. Quantity was a little less.. chicken wings was good .. veggies and aspharagus were good too, except for the quantity . Overall we liked it . Thumbs up .

    Arugula Salad with Salmon
    Oliver B.

    Traveled through we had dinner at this cute eatery. Service was friendly and helpful. This tavern has outdoor dining as well as indoor. The wine, the food and the atmosphere was that of an old establishment that locals get to enjoy. I would definitely return if I was a local just for their salad alone. Quick, easy and left satisfied.

    Lobster Ravioli, White Bean & Basil, Chicken Francese, Herb Crusted Chicken Sandwich
    Joyce K.

    After pumpkin picking at Von Thun farms, my friends and I got dinner at La Taverna. We ordered the garlic bread to share and the white bean ravioli, chicken francese, lobster ravioli, and chicken sandwich. The garlic bread was AMAZING and probably the best garlic bread I've ever had despite it being a bit oily. We also got complimentary bread with a pesto olive oil, which was greatly appreciated. My lobster ravioli was less expensive than lobster ravioli at other restaurants and was pretty tasty. However, I feel that the pasta aspect of the ravioli was slightly more chewy/tough than i would have preferred.

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    Michael M.

    Exterior of building is blah but interior is nice. Had ravioli with shrimp and lobster, which was good. Service ok. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Parking lot needs a paving.

    Pre-texas date
    Ze'eva K.

    I can't wait to see the inside! My only experience at La Taverna so far had been with the outdoor dining situation because of the pandemic. Not only that, I came during torrential downpour. Luckily they had a tent, and the staff were still so lovely and accommodating. It's a nice looking establishment and I'm looking forward to another visit in the future. I enjoyed the chicken parmigiana with a glass of house sauvignon blanc. All the menu items sounded so delicious, especially the half chicken or lamb shank. Next time I'mm come hungrier and get the Burrata as an appetizer!

    Sharma J.

    Nice little restaurant, have a very family owned kind of vibe. The servers were very nice and polite. It looked like it's famous among the older friends and families but our young group had fun too! The food was delicious, we had asian calamari, roasted peppers for appetizer. The apps tasted great. We had spicy veggie pizza for the table to share, they call it spicy for a reason, it is pretty spicy but it's pretty good also! My entree was lobster ravioli, and it was very good! I was so full with the apps but I took the leftover home and enjoyed as a lunch for next day and it was still pretty good. Oh! also they have on the house bread, crusty outside warm and soft inside, served with basil-olive oil, i want to learn how to make that bread. Just the best bread ever! The selection of dessert is also great! I forgot to take pictures but yummy cannoli and chocolate mousse cake, Only thing I wouldn't recommend is their espresso martini! Otherwise go for it and enjoy the delicious food!

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    Pleasant lunch today! Nice Cesar salad with shrimp. Nice size shrimp, salad dressed perfectly!

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    Went here with another couple Food was good. Nice atmosphere. Everything was very good. Will be going back.

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    Always delicious, fast, and patient with rustic charm and service. A dining experience and I never feel rushed.

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