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Taverna

4.0 (658 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Felicia P.

Came on a Friday night around 7pm and was seated immediately which was great. Food was okay but expensive for what we got. Got a pasta dish with pears in a cream sauce. It was a rich sauce and the pears actually tasted oddly good, however the overall dish lacked flavor. The bruschetta was fresh but nothing wow. Unsure if I would return to try something else. Ambiance was pretty.

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Agatha E.

Always a great time here. I have visited maybe four times since May so yes, I do enjoy this location. One of the times I came for brunch, I believe we showed up about an hour before our reservation just to see if they could squeeze us in and they did- so that was awesome. The service is very quick. The restaurant is always clean. One of the managers, Anthony, is extremely helpful. He definitely does his share of the workload- which he really doesn't have to do but he hustles hard for sure. Overall, great spot for Sunday brunch. We will definitely come back, no complaints. Eggs Benedict are my favorite on the menu. $3 bellinis/ mimosas on Sundays for sure, not sure about Saturdays- but regardless, I love a good deal.

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Kelley H.

Had the best Sunday Morning brunch! We sat on the patio and there was beautiful fake flowers hanging over the lights on the patio. The waitress and staff were all really sweet and helpful. I ordered the BEC Sandwich (Bacon Egg Cheese) and it came with fries and it was so good ! And everything was so reasonably priced. Overall had a great experience! I will say- they do have valet but it was full so I had to scramble to find parking which was a pain but it worked out.

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Jessie C.

$3 mimosas and Bellinis for weekend brunch special. The wait time is long but you can call ahead. They have a bar that is open seating and don't need rsvps you can order from prior to sitting. We got the eggs Benedict ($16) and the taverna burger ($18). Both were filling and come with lots of potatos or fries. Service was quick and the the seating inside was more Italian tablecloth. Great for a boozy brunch and to show visitors

Sea Bass Brodetto
Clyde C.

In Dallas for a trade show I went to the upscale Knox neighborhood to eat at Taverna. The restaurant has a warm atmosphere and a very Italian country vibe. We ate on the covered patio with heaters all around so it was comfortable even in January. The food was very good, not necessarily totally authentic but very tasty. We ordered Bruschetta, Meatballs Al Sugo and Antipasto Emiliano as starters to share at the table. The Bruschetta was tasty, the Meatballs were fantastic but the Antipasto was a little inauthentic. I never saw an antipasto dish using Mortadella as a meat since its a cheap Bologna meat, though they did have some Prosciutto as well, olives, red grapes, cheeses and Gherkin pickles on it as well. For the main course I ordered the Sea Bass Brodetto (an Italian version of the Spanish Paella), which was very tasty. This was paired with a delicious Californian red wine (the Walking Fool), and for desert I had an espresso with a Crème Brûlée. The food was tasty and it was a pleasant meal.

Shannon W.

Their brunch SLAPS. You can't beat $3 mimosas and quality Italian food on a Saturday. We went right when it opened and were able to be seated immediately. Service was great and loved the AC on the patio. Can't wait to go back to try the meatballs!

James V.

I absolutely love pasta, and the gorgonzola with pear sauce was incredible--the best I've had. The meatballs were also divine. Overall, the food here is much better than Carbone. That said, the service could have been better. Our server Federico didn't mention any specials or recommendations, which I later overheard another server doing for their table. I ordered fries, and while they were good, it took a while for them to come out. When I asked for ketchup, the bottle was brought to the table, which felt a little out of place since it usually comes in a ramekin. When our food arrived, we didn't have any silverware and had to ask another server to bring some over. Maybe our waiter was just having an off day, but the experience could have been smoother. There's definitely room for improvement.

CARPACCIO- nice and light.
Helen C.

I get the same thing every time. TRUFFLE FRIES- the style is a little different..like In-N-Out fries... A little soggy. They give this to you with ketchup, but ask for a side of aïoli. TRUFFLE RISOTTO- this was good. Just as I remembered. SPAGHETTI VONGOLE- clam spaghetti. This was tasty. BREAD- you have to ask for it... This was good. Great compliment to the pasta. Give it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Justin C.

This is delicious! I think all Italian tastes pretty much the same, but not this place! We ordered the Negroni that is wine based, crispy and refreshing. Our waitress was the sweetest and the staff were accommodating. In addition, the pasta-stuffed pasta was unreal. I recommend this place for good food, good atmosphere and wine.

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Melody V.

The perfect brunch spot for a casual hang out! Mimosas were $3 a glass, we ended up getting a carafe of mimosa, a pizza Bianca, the bolognese, and a bruschetta for the table. Every dish was super fresh & delicious. We had the perfect amount of food to split for a table of 4. The location is perfect to kick off a Saturday in Dallas.

Nivedita V.

Located at Knox Street, a must-try Italian place. There is a wide range of dishes and the service is also extremely good. They have both indoor and patio seating. But the price is a little high for the quantity of the dish they serve. The ambiance is really nice.

Cozze alla diavola

Stopped in on Monday for lunch when all of Dallas was shut down for the storm. They took excellent care of our group. The food was delicious and drinks were refreshing. Our favorite pizza to get is the Salsicca! 5/5 for hospitality, food, and vibes!

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Abigail C.

Great atmosphere and vibe! Delicious food, drinks, wine, and dessert. Service was great and fast. The bruschetta was my favorite!

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Does taverna have a full bar or wine only?

Beer & wine only.

Any gluten free options?

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