Great place for dinner. Owner is great. The restaurant is large and would hold a big crowd.

I honestly don't understand why this is a recommended restaurant. I watched who appeared to be a manager reprimand a server in front of guests, complete with finger pointing and an invitation to "or go home". No employee should be embarrassed in front of customers. The service also left a lot to be desired. When the server asked if I wanted dessert, I said, "Yes, the spumoni, please." She looked at me and asked what it was. She thought I was ordering another entree. At an Italian restaurant, I'd expect the staff to know that spumoni is a classic Italian dessert. As for the food, the bolognese was just mid, disappointing and only memorable for the lack of robust flavor. The pizza lacked a flavorful sauce, making it bland overall. Between the uncomfortable atmosphere, inexperienced service, and average food, I left knowing I would not be back. read more

Crushed ice!!!!!! Love it. I think it makes your drinks stay cold longer, probably my imagination. That's a question for a science type person The restaurant was super clean and no offensive odors. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is nicely decorated and had clean bathrooms with soap. The customers looked happy. These are all indicators of a potential great experience which we absolutely had!! I'm craving more of their food as I write this. I paid extra to have the gnocchi in a 4-cheese sauce. I have no doubt it would be great in the pesto sauce that's on the menu but I was craving a Gorgonzola base sauce and it was spot on delicious! The gnocchi wasn't overcooked or mushy. It was absolutely perfect. We also had a side of their meatballs. They were seasoned and great meatballs. The sauce wasn't overly sweet. It wasn't too runny or thick-just Goldilocks perfect. And you get free bread. Free, piping hot, soft with a crisp outer shell tasty bread. read more

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Dined in tonight for the first time and everything was perfect! After moving to the area, it's been a struggle to find REAL and good Italian food. But this place is the best in the area and the food was delicious! Got an app sampler and margherita pizza, but I'll definitely be back to try an entree. My boyfriend loved the fried calamari and I thought the bruschetta was tasty and full of flavor! The pizza was amazing too and made well. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. Service was quick and efficient, but I think we came in after the rush. The waitress was very nice as well and it was a welcoming environment! The music was enjoyable to hear and the restaurant was decorated nicely. Everything looked clean and organized. We had a great experience here and I can't wait to go back! read more

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First time here. The server sat us. Very quaint little place. I was disappointed that they don't serve wine yet. My house salad had a Kalamata olive and I almost thought I broke my tooth when I bit down on it and it still had the seed in it!! The bread was fine just would have been nice not to have to dig butter out of a tiny square container for what looked like large breadsticks. From what I saw on website I was surprised that it looked like fine dining but it looks totally different in person. more casual. Enter portions are large. Cracked pepper would have been nice to have instead of table pepper. All in all wasn't bad experience but not an elevated one to say the least. read more

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We stopped in for another visit and I actually got some photos this time. Again, the food was AMAZING. I had the Pasta Pomodoro again and added chicken. The hubby had a pizza and said it was one of the best he's had in a while. We will continue to stop in to La Taverna! read more

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Excellent Italian restaurant. Was in town for just a few days and this popped up in Yelp so I gave it a go. The staff were all very polite and helpful. I got the Chicken Parm, as I always do when I go to a new Italian place, and it was quite good, as was my side salad. The restaurant was probably half full at the time but not at all loud. I was very impressed with what looked initially to be a just a small eat-in or eat-and-go place. read more

The food is tru Italian the place is clean the staff works hard to keep you happy the food is tea Italian food 1 of the best in Spartanburg sc I will return to this restaurant soon thank you to the waiter who stayed on top of everything fabulous food and workers read more

La Taverna - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

We had a birthday party of 25 people on a Saturday night, they set up tables, took our orders, and the food was PERFECT....Couldn't believe how quick we got our food!!!! It was AMAZING from start to FINISH Thank you!!!!! read more

The waitress was prompt and pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the fettuccine quattro formaggio and hubby had lasagna. Generous portions and taste great. Warning: they do not have their alcohol license yet so don't serve wine; however, you can bring your own or stop by Food Lion next door and pick up a bottle. Overall a very good experience. read more

La Taverna - Fettuccine quattro formaggio - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

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We have eaten here many times without problem but came today, waited over 45 min for food, told waitress we wanted to leave and she said we couldn't because the kitchen was cooking our food-what???! Manager came over, made a bunch of excuses and didn't even apologize or offer any recovery when I said we won't be back- terrible! Took the food to go, it was cold and the salmon was the smallest sorriest piece of salmon I e ever seen-$25 for a few vegetables? Nope, no second chance for this place! read more

Just had the mussels appetizer. Delicious but severe diarrhea 2 hours later. Also, an Italian restaurant that doesn't have Caesars salad?

The ambiance was cozy and homey, but the pasta had no flavor. The portion size was great... very big plates. Nice ice, nice and crunchy. There was a lack on seasoning though with the food... a bit bland. Other than that overall experience was cool read more

My wife and I and four friends had dinner at La Taverna tonight. We all had a variety of pasta dishes which were cooked to perfection. My favorite - lasagna. Yummy. The hot bread is very tasty with a variety of oils and spices for dipping. Bella provided excellent service. All orders were correct as ordered and she freinted the table often for requests. Thanks for the five star service Bella. La Taverna is a hidden gem. read more

La Taverna - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

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The food was very delicious. Knocked it out one star due to the wait time. While i understand it was dinner time (we got there before the rush) and could physically see the server running around with her head cuff off trying to attend to everyone, we waited quite a while for food. Seems like they could've used a little more help on the floor running things a little smoother. I didn't catch her name but the server was attentive where she could be, but to be running around serving the whole floor almost by herself was rough to watch...while being hungry read more

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Food was very good. Loved the menu had items that were different. Had the chicken piccata which I enjoyed. Service was very good. We all seemed to enjoy the food. The only thing I did not like was the extra charge for using a credit card. If there was a sign I did not see it. Add a dollar to the meals and not charge for using credit. Not many walk around with cash. Seemed petty but the food was good. First time I encountered it with a restaurant. read more

Great experience at LaTaverna tonight. Our food was excellent, and our server efficient and personable. If you're craving a delicious Italian meal, this is a terrific choice. read more

Bad service with overpriced food!! Ever since they changed their location the food quality and service has gone downhill. It used to be a very decent place, but now, its just not same anymore. Not to mention, they have become unnecessarily expensive. read more

Pricey but the pizza is great. Very nice intimate ambience. (They shouldn't require long winded reviews. I said all that I had to say!)

In town from Indiana to visit our daughter. We arrived into town and were on our own for the night and went to Yelp looking for something close. Saw the reviews for this and decided to try it. So glad we did. Our waitress was very friendly and said she has been working at La Taverna for 9 years. My daughter had the tortellini that she loved. My wife enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs and my pizza was the best I have ever had. My wife tried it and said it before I did. The complimentary bread with olive oil pepper and Parmesan to dip was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend and plan to go back when in town. Note that it is kind of tucked away at the back of a shopping area so if we had not looked this up we would have never just happened upon it. read more

La Taverna - Quattro Stagioni personal sized pizza - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

It was unclear to me whether or not they just changed ownership or what, however, the wait was very slow while the dining room was about 20% open and 80% occupied. They had three bus person and a waitress. The kitchen looked a bit small and I have to wonder if that contributed to the slowness of food coming out. I kept things relatively straightforward at a side salad and bolognese pasta. Everything's an extra charge, change the pasta type or pay by credit card. Being a small business these days are tough. I enjoyed my meal, but an hour and a half is a bit long for a single person to eat at eat dinner. If they were under new ownership, I do hope they get the act together so that they can expedite faster. 30% who walked in and out seemed to know each other, that was awesome. The bolognese on penne pasta was the perfect size for me. Other dinner sizes were too big, about double the size. Many diners ended up taking home a third of their meal. I heard that they ran out of take out boxes. Good luck to the operators. read more

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Great place. We went with a party of four, was seated quickly and had a great meal. Employees were friendly and very professional. Meals can with bread for the table and each of us had salads. There was plenty of food and we loved the experience. read more

Service was excellent. The food was delicious. Portions are enormous highly recommend!!

Went to La Taverna today for the first time. The food was excellent and the service was great!! The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. There is Italian music playing softly in the background. Our serve was Michelle B and she was awesome. Very personable and accommodating. We definitely will be a regular customer!! read more

I just love this place!!! The Alfredo sauce, in particular, is OUTSTANDING!!!! I usually get the alla pana and it's so enjoyable that I savor every single bite! I've tried other items too and everything is so delicious! I am so happy this place is back. They changed locations, so please be patient with them as they work out the kinks. This place deserves all the best and they try so hard. It really shows, so any thing they can do better - let them know directly. Let's build up our small businesses. I think this is one of the best Italian restaurants around!!! Keep up the good work!!! Plus, the hostess tonight was so adorable and hard working. She was so upbeat and stayed on top of things while doing a lot. You're a rockstar! She deserves much praise! read more

Looking for some great Italian food that's locally owned? Look no further and try this place. This is a great place to bring friends and have a great dining experience. One item that we always look forward to is the fresh bread that they bring to the table. It is absolutely amazing. The staff is always friendly and helpful. You can't go wrong with their amazing lasagna or their Stromboli. Please check this place out. It's one of our favorites. We hope your experience is as good as ours. read more

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Solid Italian place I found to make a stop on my business trip. Nice service. The food was good! read more

La Taverna - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

I went here with my family several years ago and had a really good experience so when I was passing through and I was in the mood for Italian food this place came to mind for me. I think it was good but not great. My server was just ok, but not very attentive. The salad is good. The dressing is homemade and the ingredients were fresh but it was pretty small and underwhelming. I had the stuffed shells which are much more expensive than they used to be and they give you less. Again I thought they were OK not great. I don't think they were handmade personally and they were lacking in flavor. I think for the price I could've probably bought premade ones at the grocery store and would've been just as happy. The atmosphere is nice and the menu looks pretty good. I think I might've given it a four or a five several years ago now it's a solid three. I'm not sure I'm gonna come back. If somebody said hey let's go to this place I wouldn't be opposed I just don't think that it's worth eating there again when I can try some of the other new restaurants in the area. read more

La Taverna - The bread was ok, not great - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Best NY style pizza in town. They opened back up along Reidville Road next to Food Lion. I'll be getting their pizza soon.

Yummy pizza! We eat here all the time. I personally think it's the best pizza in the area

Lunch with friends today. Salad with salmon - $27.00. Much too expensive. The prices on the menu on line are NOT accurate. Bring plenty of money, not worth it. Very over priced. read more

Do yourself a favor and stay in line at Olive Garden. This place is overpriced with subpar food. My kids got pizza and it was loaded with grease. The service is the only reason this place gets one star. Won't be back read more

La Taverna - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

The tour of Italy was terrible and $36.00 . I would not mind the price however they use cheap ingredients.I would never go back .

Good, fast service. Good pizza. Not disappointed at all. The margherita pizza was very good. Would definitely recommend.

This is a tough review. There were many reasons I liked this place. And, there were very valid reasons that made me not happy by the time we left. We ordered Fried Mozzarella, and the waitress had no idea what I was talking about... okay Mozzarella sticks... she said an okay.. when we got them, they were premade frozen and not good. The table bread was very good. The salad that came with our meals was very very small, if you wanted an extra dressing it's an up charge? Then the meals came out. Our daughter enjoyed her kids stuffed shells and ate every bite. My eggplant impressed me as it was sliced very thin and delicate. However, they piled up four pieces, put a ladle of sauce ontop, and a piece of cheese. The side angle hair pasta same thing only one ladle. So as soon as I saw it I asked for extra sauce. Waitress said okay but it's an upcharge. I said that's fine, then I told her My boyfriend Veal Marsala wasn't good. The piece of meat was the toughest I've ever tasted. The waitress didn't come back right away to see how every thing was so by the time we told her, he had cut it all up to bite size pieces and mixed it into his meal. The manager came over and offered to cook another piece and she did. However the piece was half the size of the original and he only had three bites of the original and she told him to keep it. When she brought it she says next time to tell them right away and send the whole thing back.... Well we would have but waitress didn't check on us in a timely manner after bringing dishes. I also was not happy bc they brought me a tiny metal cup about 3 tablespoons of extra sauce and it barely did the job and charged 1.00??? For an extra 1.00 it should of been a cup of sauce. So needless to say I've got mixed feeling hence the three star review. Also we waited a good few minutes the staff acknowledged us standing there. Lastly the place was very clean and so were the bathrooms. Our waitress was attentive. Not sure I'll go back. read more

La Taverna - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Stopped here halfway through our roadtrip. The food was excellent, the waiters were friendly and fun and service was quick. I would definitely dine here again if I'm ever back in the area. read more

La Taverna - a plate of pasta with spinach and cheese - Italian Near Me - Spartanburg, South Carolina

The food was delicious. I had penne ala vodka add side of sausage. My wife had veal Marsala. What I didn't care for were the pretentious waitresses. They all walked around like robots with fake smiles frozen on their faces. read more

The food was super mid. To change my chicken Parmesan sauce for the pasta to Alfredo was an additional $5. The salad was sad. Service was also mid. read more

Have always enjoyed their food. Service is good. Last visit seemed like the prices had gone way up for lunch.

The chicken piccata dish that had lemon sauce was incredible! So yummy and such good service. Will definitely go again when I'm back in the area read more