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    Tavernetta

    4.5 (964 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Bread, ricotta, and honey
    Elise M.

    We came here with some credit and it was fantastic! We got the bread and carrot appetizers and I thought both were amazing, my favorite parts of the meal. The entrees weren't quite as amazing for me, but the tiramisu was good. The atmosphere was so nice on a summer early evening and service was very fast and attentive. It's a bit more expensive than my normal, but definitely worth trying once

    Pasta flight
    Lauren A.

    A Michelin rated restaurant for good reason, Tavernetta is always consistently delicious. The cocktails are delicious, and the service is great. The atmosphere is luxurious but also comfortable.

    Kursten M.

    I've been to Tavernetta twice for dinner and loved it. Today, I came for lunch with friends. Lunch is a pre fixe menu, with extra appetizer options. We started with the burrata. For my meal, I selected the seasonal soup (a cold corn soup) and the branzino. My friends ordered the mista salad and cacio e pepe. Everything was yummy, and plenty of food. The waitress insisted on having us try the tiramisu, which for me was the standout. Great service and a nice vibe. I prefer the dinner menu mostly because I love their capaccio, which wasn't available on the lunch menu. That said, I'd return to Tavernetta any time.

    Focaccia
    Lainey W.

    Loved this place! The food was amazing and some of the best pasta we've had in Denver. LOVED the focaccia and would come back just for that. Service was also great and really helpful in deciding what to get. Ambiance is more casual than what I was expecting for the caliber of food and price but still vibes!

    Foccacia with cacio di pepe dip. Spritz and olives
    Linda P.

    I did a food tour and stopped here. It's a beautiful restaurant and service was amazing. I would not have normally stopped at this restaurant, so I'm so glad they were part of the food tour. Our spritz was light and refreshing. I could've eaten the whole loaf foccacia with the spread. So yummy.

    Tiramisu
    Christopher G.

    Utria left us hanging ( literally forgotten by our waiter, no apology, nothing). So my wife and I walked out and landed at Tavernetta... and damn, that place delivered every single thing we were looking for. We started with the burrata, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST burrata I've ever had. Not the best in Denver. The best, period. Backed that up with a solid salad, then moved into a homemade pasta with ragù that had no business being that good. Finished with dessert and walked out wondering why we'd even bothered with Utria in the first place. Here is the thing though... sometimes you need a bad experience to land in the right place. Tavernetta didn't need our five stars: but it earned them anyway.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Jessica C.

    My husband and I dined in for our anniversary this past weekend and it was phenomenal! It was also our first time here. From the moment we walked in to when we left, everyone was so friendly and attentive. The hostess to manager to server all acknowledged it was our anniversary. Even the menus had a little "happy anniversary" typed on it! It's the little details that make the biggest impact. We had the burrata and half order of bread, delicious. Next up was the crudo. I loved the unexpected freshness and color from the rhubarb. My husband got the tagliatelle and I got the garganelli. Both were delicious. We ended up switching plates halfway through. We also got a side of grilled rapini. Very tasty, a little difficult to cut. To round out the meal, we finished with the affogato, mmm delicious. I appreciated there was a mocktail section as I don't drink too much anymore. The dishes and utensils were switched out after each course which is always appreciated. Overall our first experience at Tavernetta was great, I would love to come back and try more of the menu!

    Burrata Con Pesto Trapanese
    Rebecca S.

    Well after YEARS of wanting to come here, we finally did... thanks to having the CSR card #iykyk We started with the burrata and I can honestly say I never knew burrata could taste that good. It was hands down the best thing we had and some of the other items we ordered were amazing too. If you're going to order anything here, do the burrata with the focaccia bread. You can thank me later. Next up, we had the carpaccio and crudo with caviar. If I had to choose only one, I would pick the carpaccio but the crudo with caviar is great. Freddie recommended the crudo with caviar and what a wonderful harmony of flavors. These were both standout winners. And the carpaccio meat was incredibly soft. Best carpaccio I've ever had, and I love carpaccio. Last, we had the paglia e fieno (rabbit ragu) and branzino. The branzino was the item I was most excited to try leading to our reservation and it was the item I liked the least. I am a huge branzino fan and order it any place that has it. This was probably my least liked branzino I have had. The olive sauce was just way too strong for this fish. The fish itself was beautiful but I couldn't get past the sauce. I would pass on this, even if you like olives. The rabbit ragu really surprised me and it was my 3rd favorite thing we ordered. I would definitely order that again. We passed on dessert since we were full and nothing sounded too good. We did valet at the hotel next door. I immediately told my friends this was one of the best Denver restaurants we've had. The service was outstanding too. Freddie had the best recommendations and took great care of us.

    Carpaccio Alla Cipriani was the best!
    JaneAnne F.

    FIVE STAR food, service and experience! We absolutely loved our family style dinner at Travernetta in Denver! We were a party of 8 plus a baby and sat at the chef's table. Clara, the sommelier was very helpful and paired some amazing Italian wines with our meal! She checked on us regularly and was a delight to work with. Freddy was our main server and he hustled around our table all evening, helping us with perfect meal selections to share as a family, from appetizers to pastas to mains and desserts too! He knew the menu inside and out and was key in making our night so enjoyable! The entire staff should be commended! Everyone we came in contact with was warm and made us feel welcomed and appreciated for being their guests! This was our first time at Tevernetta and I can guarantee it won't be our last. I highly recommend planning an evening here alone or with a large group!

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    Christine R.

    The food and the Service were five star! Every bite was amazing and the people were so gracious and nice! I came into the restaurant Hangry and by the time I left I was on cloud nine. Thank you for the experience!

    Happy hour pasta flight
    Savanna R.

    Enjoyed a bottle of wine and pasta here. We had good service and really enjoyed the bottle they picked for us. We also had the focaccia bread which was personally my favorite!

    Rigatoni
    Justin J.

    Had dinner reservations for two, and was delighted that the table was ready when we got there. Everyone was super friendly and service was good. We started with the burrata based on Yelp reviews and they weren't wrong. Super fresh tasting, and the focaccia paired with it perfectly. It's an upcharge but worth it, and you aren't at a place like this to pinch pennies anyways. We both chose the rigatoni, we had a heavy lunch, and it was perfect. The sauce was deep and hearty and the pasta was exactly al dente. We split a strawberry guacamole sorbet and glad we did, it was larger than expected and absolutely delicious. Place has the feel of a modern restaurant, very sleek. My only complaint was that we were seated next to a room with a large group and it was hard to hear each other talk, but nothing to be done about that. Really great place with a highly focused menu that knocks it out of the park. J.Ja

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    Ian S.

    The food seems to be a massive labor of love. The flavors are very unique and very tasty. The waiter knew an insane amount of detail about every plate we asked about and the surrounding waiters kept coming around and refilling out cups after a single drink. The ambiance is very nice and is put together very well. This establishment is an amazing example of what a nice restaurant should be like in Denver.

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    Good ambiance with quality service and excellent food. Worthy as reviewed. Highly recommend.

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    Does the champagne and caviar cart still exist? I've seen posts about it on social media but don't see it mentioned on the website. Is it seasonal?

    Do they have vegetarian options for dinner?

    From what I remember yes they do if you eat dairy.

    I unexpectedly had a 3% kitchen appreciation fee somewhere else. Does this place do this? Carlton: thanks will try them out! Phil: If the owner isn't paying them, why are owners forcing Customers to? Poor management or way to increase their profits?

    Nope!

    Are there spaces in the place that are very quiet? I find so many restaurants have room designs that make the place quite loud and for me that's a minus.

    I don't really think this place is quiet, although if you go at lunch, it's a smaller dining area and less crowded. They have an awesome lunch special too, it's our favorite time to go.

    When do reservations open for future dates?

    Reservations are open now for the month forward. New reservations open daily from the date.

    Is there a dress code? If so, what is it?

    Smart casual

    Are kids allowed?

    While they are allowed, I might consider leaving them at home if they can't sit quietly out of respect to other diners, particularly on a Friday and Saturday. We went on a Wednesday and there was a toddler at a table near us with a… 

    Is there a minimum food and beverage requirement?

    No. It's awesome!

    Does tavernetta require reservations or do they accept walk ins?

    Hi Annarose, Great question! Our lounge, bar, and patio (weather / season permitting) are always… 

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes but I don't recommend kids unless they're very well behaved and love food. Not sure if they even have a kids menu. Check website.

    Is there a dress code?

    Tavernetta does not have a dress code - whatever you feel most comfortable in!

    Are they open for indoor dining? Do they take reservations?

    They are! They do!

    Are you able to make any of your pastas dairy free?

    Hi Emily, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, we can do a number of pastas dairy free.

    Is there a dress code? Thanks in advance!

    Ciao Cindy! Nothing formal, but you see it all; some folks are attending a theatre or musical event, and others straight off the train. Come as you are and enjoy!

    Do they offer gluten free pasta and/or pizza?

    Absolutely! They can make any pasta gluten free except for the stuffed pastas!

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    Was headed to Sauce and Shells on a Monday, they were closed and Angelo's had an hour wait…read more Miraculously after overhearing the hostess tell one party they would have to check back in 2 hours myself and my partner snagged a spot at the bar and learned about half-priced pasta! I feel fortunate because read other reviews here that said it took 2 months to secure a Monday reservation. I recently decided that I am not going to live a gluten free lifestyle even if my 4th cousin from 23andme suggested that everyone on earth is gluten intolerant and there is a global conspiracy to poison us all with gluten ataxia. Starting with the bread, we were already impressed. The texture was perfect, crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. There was another review that said it's not that great. Not sure what that persons problem is. I didn't know what to order so got the pasta rustica, a little marinara some ricotta. I understand from the other reviews that this is American Italian food but worked for me. My partner enjoyed the steak/Gorgonzola pasta. That was tasty too, I had the leftovers the next day! The limoncello cake, omg so good

    They reopened last week after being closed in February for a fire. I saw 2 outside patio areas, an…read moreinside area near the bar and an upstairs area. I learned the 2nd floor is for larger groups accessible only by stairs. I sat in the upstairs area which was not ideal being situated between the kitchen and he dishwashing room. My server, Janee introduced herself. She was formely with Ollie & Parks, their sister restaurant that closed in Match when an U-Haul truck hit the building. I started with an Aperol Spritz for $14. Then the Caprese Insalata. Plenty of tomatoes with thick slices of burrata all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Janee said Monday's are Pasta night where all pasta dishes normally $22 are $11.99; So I got the Fettuccine Carbonara with shrimp. Every table gets Foccacia with an olive oil & herb dip. But it was not Foccacia. On Pasta night you also get a Caesar salad. I added a glass of Agricola Punica "Samas" from the Italian island of Sardinia. A great smooth white Chardonnay & Vermentino blend for pasta. The fettuccine was correctly made with a cream sauce, prosciutto and peas. I got 5 large tail-on shrimps. They bring out a large bowl of grated parmesan cheese to add to your pasta. A nice touch. For dessert, I got the Limoncello cake with a 2nd glass of wine. But a weird issue popped up with the bill. Every food item was higher than the menu price. I asked Janee. She said their new POS software added in the card interchange fee which is 3%. But then I noticed the 9.15% sales tax was on the gross amount, not the actual food & drink amount. So they are overpaying sales tax which is lost revenue. I mentioned that to Janee. A different person said he would adjust the bill for the 3% fee. A glitch that needs to be remedied. Overall, the food & service were good. They offer a cash amount due for less $$ but still incorrect.

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    Wow. Spuntino truly blew me away! Service here is INCREDIBLE. The staff truly know good…read morehospitality. Provided us with great recommendations. All of the dishes were unique, fresh, and delicious. I loved the Indian spices/flavors that came out in these traditional Italian dishes! Cappellini Aglio e Olio: 4/5 Gnocchi: 5/5 Burrata: 4.7/5 Arancini: 4.6/5 Great spot for a date night! Make a reservation ahead of time!

    Have wanted to try Spuntino for a while. Went for a birthday dinner celebration. We were a party of…read morefour with various food allergies, and despite the family-style nature of the offerings, Spuntino was able to accommodate our needs, and we had a great meal. We were seated at the front by the window, which was nice. It did get a little hot in the restaurant as more people arrived, since it has been unusually warm in Denver this season. We split six plates and were stuffed by the time the celebratory dessert arrived. We started with the burrata, which paired well with apple butter and pickled apples. The arancini was a fusion of Indian spiced cauliflower with mint-cilantro yogurt raita. My favorite of the Spuntini dishes was the Granchio--jumbo lump crab served over a crispy potato cake with butternut squash and a perfect 63 ° egg. We split two Primi dishes: their special of the day pasta, and the Cappellini Aglio e Olio. The Cappellini was amazing--a perfect blend of Indian spices, breadcrumbs, and another 63 ° egg. Yum. If you love scallops, the Capesante dish is not to be missed. These were some of the sweetest, perfectly prepared scallops I have had.

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    4.0
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    Went for my birthday, had a reservation for 8pm on a Tuesday. Didn't get sat till 830. The staff…read moreapologized but thought that to be sort of ridiculous with a reservation. They gave us meatballs in apology which were probably the best thing we had. The table bread was very good too but everything else mediocre. Yellowtail appetizer was not quality fish. Pasta was very overpriced for what it was. I got the rock shrimp crestedish. My noodles were overcooked and mushy. How do you overcook noodles in a $40 plate at a high scale Italian restaurant. Sauce was meh, not very flavorful. My boyfriend got the spicy lobster rigatoni which was good and had fair amount of lobster but once again for the price, did not blow my mind. Overall, overrated spo

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