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    Taverna

    3.6 (113 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheesesteak Very good!
    Alex T.

    Taverna added a cheesesteak to its lunch menu and it was excellent. Good quality meat, good meat/cheese ratio, and nice seeded roll. Service by Katie was warm, efficient and seamless.

    Baked Rigatoni & Meatballs Saturday Night Special
    Becky K.

    Been to the Newark location a number of times but this was our first time visiting the Wilmington location and we will absolutely be back! The atmosphere was casual but sophisticated, everything we ordered was delicious and reasonably priced, and the service was attentive and friendly! Can't wait to come back with our friends!

    Dina C.

    Just look at this wonderful gnocchi genovese (basil pesto!!), a classic dish at Taverna! Never have I ever been able to order chicken cutlet with a pasta dish before so it was super exciting!! It gave me major chicken katsu vibes but not quite. This dish was so interesting!! The soft gnocchi with crispy chicken bites was an experience I was not expecting but fully enjoyed! I also don't dine out at many Italian establishments so this experience def taught me that I gotta change that. The calamari here was AMAZING as well. Potentially may be the best calamari I've had in the U.S.

    Kim M.

    Date night and spotted two seats at the bar! We started off with cocktails and a couple apps: pan fried peppers and calamari. For dinner we ordered mac & cheese & hand cut fettuccine. The cocktails were very good and the apps came out quickly. The calamari was crispy and I love the lemon aioli for dipping. The fried peppers were delicious and the grilled bread was perfect. Our dinners came out steaming hot and amazing as usual. The portions are very large and we always have lunch for the next day! Terrific date night with amazing food and good service. Parking can be tricky, but we lucked out with parking right out front.

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    Sandahl T.

    I organized a dinner with 6 friends at Taverna on a weeknight. They had us at a table in front of the kitchen which was accommodating. I felt comfortable but a few others mentioned it was hot, probably from the pizza oven and kitchen. I always get the chicken taverna because it's consistently tasty. It has breaded chicken, with capers, lemon, white wine cappellini (thin noodle). The Chardonnay is a nice pairing. The bar tender is always funny and attentive. Our waitress checked on us and kept the food and drinks moving along. Some of the people ordered the special which was a salmon/noodle dish but they all didn't realize it was mainly pasta with bits of salmon mixed in. I enjoy the atmosphere and cozy feel of the restaurant. I'll be back again!

    Spaghetti and Tomatoes Plate
    Julie F.

    A "nicer" Italian spot in Wilmington serving truly amazing dishes. This location is large and spacious with plenty of indoor (and seasonal outdoor seating). Our party of six was accommodated without any issues and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was the real star here. Everything was hot, fresh, and you could tell it was just a higher quality of food but for not much of a higher price tag. Entrees were around $25, which seems more than fair for the deliciousness being served. I highly recommend looking at their daily specials, which take some of their usual menu items and feature them on different days for a lower price between $20-22. We went on a Thursday which was Chicken & Fettuccine Alfredo night, so of course we had to order that and it was amazing. Light, fresh, piping hot and perfectly delicious!

    Kristi P.

    I'm not a fan of stopping into a place, sitting at the bar & the bartender doesn't give you the happy hour menu. Just the regular menu even though it's happy hour. It's like they are trying to keep it a secret or something. No mention of it until I asked. Odd. Anyway, there is a DAILY HH from 4:30-6:30 Mon-Sun. I've included the menu. We only got a few drinks & fries. We have been to Taverna in Newark & I wasn't a fan. Not a fan of the Wilmington one either.

    Truffle Garlic Bread
    Lilly B.

    Taverna Wilmington is a lot bigger than their Newark location and the staff was excellent. I went here with a group of 6 to celebrate a birthday. Although they didn't have any birthday desserts or specialties, they did have a sparkler that we put into a dessert! The table bread came with an oil and crushed tomato dipping sauce that was pretty yummy. The truffle garlic bread was a little too toasted but had good flavor. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and had plenty to take home. I had the spicy shrimp and in my opinion, both the spice and overall flavor could have been amped up. Our server was Randy and he was super attentive!

    Baked Salmon Plate
    Cynde C.

    Most excellent service, delicious, food, and ability to accommodate our large group exceptionally well. The salmon was delicious.

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    Service was great. Our meal was delicious and the restaurant is very cozy. We had enough to take home

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    My favorite go to for Italian cuisine Food, service, ambience are exquisite! We Go there often and love it!

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    The food was absolutely amazing and would hundred percent be going back.The waiters were very fast with the food and were very polite.

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    Great food and a wonderful staff. Love the feel of the restaurant and location is very easy to find. Highly recommended.

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    Food was incredibly delicious, service was wonderful and the place was overall very comfy.

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