While driving through Mississippi to Starkville on business today, I spotted the well known establishment TASTE along the way and decided it was the perfect moment for a proper luncheon. After parking with total ease outside, I stepped into a wonderfully inviting atmosphere that impressed me immediately. The decor is executed with great style, featuring a charming bar area alongside sophisticated, private dining tables. I opted to be seated at a lovely private table for a quiet, serene meal. The service was an absolute delight attentive, gracious, and utterly professional. My server, a delightful young woman named Sarah, took wonderful care of me and noted their quite impressive wine selection. To begin, I ordered an Espresso Martini, which was mixed to sheer perfection a delightful boost and more than enough to set a splendid tone for a Sunday afternoon. For my main course, I selected the Shrimp Gamberetti. The dish was a complete triumph, remarkably generous with high quality shrimp, beautifully seasoned, and served piping hot. From the stunning decor and pristine ambiance to the exceptional cuisine and flawless service from Sarah, this visit was worth every moment. Full marks I shall most certainly return whenever business brings me back through the area! read more

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We came here after graduation with our extended family for a late lunch, early dinner since Taste is one of my daughter's favorite places in Starkville. A couple of other large parties had the same idea and I was glad we made advance reservations. Staff was attentive throughout. The bread service was a very good Italian type bread loaf slices with olive oil. I would have liked some Italian seasoning to add to it to make it even better. For appetizers my daughter insisted on the Fried Mozzarella Ravioli and I wanted to try the Arancini. Both were excellent! My wife and I decided to split the Seafood Linguini and each got a salad. I chose the Caesar side salad and she wanted the Italian side salad. I was wanting to try their gnocchi but that was the 1 item on the menu the server said that they did not have. (Unfortunately I didn't't find out until after I tried to order and had my mind set on it) There was a good amount of seafood but 1 more shrimp would have made it much easier to split evenly. Even sharing we were full especially knowing we had cake waiting for us back at the condo. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their choices as well. I can see why Taste is the go to choice for my daughter and her husband when they want to celebrate. read more

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DELICIOUS!!!! Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Sarah was our server and I will most definitely be requesting her the next time I dine in here. She really elevated our experience with her next level service and amazing recommendations. We got the truffle cream ravioli, and the shrimp scampi. SO GOOD! I dream about those mushroom ravioli. I also loved the stuffed mushroom appetizer (they even reheated well the next day.) She also recommended the cheesecake for dessert and that did NOT disappoint!! I also saw they make their own pizza in house and I'm gonna try that next time I go. Seems like a good place for a celebratory meal as well (birthday, anniversary, etc.) read more

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Another great family experience here this afternoon. Bryce did a fantastic job serving us. He was friendly and very helpful. My wife and one daughter enjoyed Pasta Milano and our other daughter had the Chicken Alfredo. I went with the Chicago Beef sandwich with mild giardiniera. It was excellent. I chose a bowl of lobster bisque for my side. The bisque was creamy and delicious. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was very good. As we were celebrating a milestone achievement for one daughter, we enjoyed a Cotton Candy spin. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Starkville. read more

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We ate lunch before the Sunday Church crowd arrived. Not noisy and crowded. pleasant atmosphere comfortable seating and dining. We had great service food was ordered and received in a good time. Great wine selection, overall - it was very good. They do not offer a military or first responder discount. Fine dining. The pasta was like homemade not bleached not overcooked. Portions were more than adequate No one finished their portions. Chicken Marsala (fresh hot dish great seasoning) &. Chicken Piccata (capers were excellent and a nice overall citrus taste) The cream truffle ravioli was excellent cream sauce did not over take the taste of the food. You could actually taste the truffles and spices - roasted mushrooms were not over done. Tiramisu (house made) is a must do again (easily can share with another person) and lemon gelato was like real lemon & gelato superb 3 balls. read more

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I just love it here so much get the pan seared chicken with a side Caesar and sampler platter for an appetizer. Gives the best variety especially if u don't want pasta read more

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Everything here is excellent. The pastas, salads, apps, and flatbreads. Our faves are the porkchop and redfish. They are hard to not pick every time we go. It's taken awhile to try other entrees because they are so good. The atmosphere and appointments are quite appealing and it makes for a wonderful date night, or celebratory experience. read more

Amazing restaurant. Awesome service. Great drinks. The raspberry drop was phenomenal. Can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu. Don't have a lot to say besides you need to go here. read more

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Great food with a nice variety of options. Things seem to always run smoothly and consistent. Service is always excellent.

Dinner tonight was 8oz Filet and Shrimp Scampi - delicious and cleared the plates. I would recommend adding a little salt and pepper to your plate when pouring olive oil for the warm bread for a little seasoning. Heather was attentive and very nice. Had a reservation but several tables open for 6:45pm on a Sunday read more

We came to Starkville's popular modern Italian restaurant tonight! The ambiance is really nice inside with a warm atmosphere. However, we were sat in a part of the restaurant that was sort of a subsection? It was freezing so we requested to move inside! Weird that they would sit us here when we've had reservations for months. The drinks were my favorite part of the meal! Super yummy and not too strong. The arancini lacked flavor and needed the sauces they provide. Our entree's were good! The flavoring on the vodka sauce and marinara was really good! read more

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I'm hard pressed to find anything wrong with this place. The food was immaculate. The service was incredible. I've never felt more cared for in a restaurant. The interior was clean and well decorated for the season. Each dish was prepared with care and tasted wonderful. The hostess and wait staff visited us at our table more than our own families visit us at home. We will be back again and again. read more

My family and I went to Taste yesterday for lunch. They have absolutely delicious food and the atmosphere was beautiful, clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I think this may be my new favorite restaurant!! read more

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Went here it's 1st week in Ridgeland. Office Crew went to check it out. We were pleasantly Surprised. Seated quickly, wait staff were very knowledgeable about the menu already and the food was delivered to Us by two servers and the owner, who stayed to chat with us! read more

Great service, the food we had was good. I didn't necessarily love the piccata and my fiance didn't love the chicken parm. I wish we would've gotten their pizza. The bruschetta was bland. I hate to write that about the food because the service and ambiance was great! Loved the dessert however and everything was fairly priced. read more

Went there for my daughters bday, as the ONLY minority we were so rushed , several attempts to take plates and food away. And the rush to take away uneaten deserts. I was surprise at how we were rushed out of this establishment. There was a table of folks from Airbus there before us and after , the waitress never even brought the check. We were going to have coffee but left early. We were there to celebrate my daughter's birthday, she said wow Dad this place isn't very welcoming. Hard to believe this happens in 2025, next time just offer us a table in the back read more

Clean and comfortable eatery, excellent staff/service and all the food was delicious. Two apps and pasta. Highly recommend! read more

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I have visited this place at least 7 times now and have yet to be let down by anything on their menu!!! This trip I started with their transcending Smoked Tomato Bisque! Which come to find out is a back to back champion of the local Soup-er Bowl contest. Then I had their Philly Cheesesteak which was absolutely delicious!!! The staff is extremely friendly and always accommodating. The setting is perfect for a casual lunch, a business gathering, or even a large group gathering. I can not recommend stopping in a Taste if you're ever in the town of Starkville read more

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Great food, great service and a cool vibe one of my top 3 favorite spots in Starkville. 5 stars

We made a last minute reservation at the recommendation of a local. Seating was quick, service on point. We shared a charcuterie and thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband and nephew had soup of the day and salads. Both were happy. The chicken piccata was EXCELLENT. Not overly fussy like some restaurants, just good fresh ingredients put together well. The veal parmigiana was good, but a little too much sauce for us. Overall very pleased! read more

What an amazing evening at Taste. We were amazingly secured an unreserved table for our party of 7 on Graduation weekend and Taste did not disappoint! Our lovely waitress took flawless care of us on a very busy night. We had beverages, shared appetizers and super entrees. With everything being served without delay and hot from the kitchen. There were a wide range of dishes chosen and few leftovers. My pork chop was perfection to me! With our time visiting Starkville drawing to a close, I'm thankful Taste provided the perfect ending! read more

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The ambiance is stunning! I loved the white brick building and interior design . The restaurant has a modern look and feel . The service was friendly and prompt . My only complaint regarding the service is the server didn't introduce himself . The cocktails were great ! The lasagna was flavorful and meaty . The shrimp pasta was pretty good , but needed more sauce, it was a bit bland . Pricing is reasonable . The only con is the seating area is very tight .. the tables are very close together ..you can hear everything the table is next to you saying and can barely stretch your arms out without touching someone at another table. read more

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From the time we walked in the door it was amazing!! Brett made sure every need was met and the food was astounding!! Kudos!!

Wow! What a gem! My girlfriend and I chose to have lunch here recently while in town and having time to kill. First off, ample parking and wonderful ambiance. We started with a round of cocktails and Arancini. I had a smoked Old Fashioned and she had a Banana Whiskey cocktail. Both of us loved our beverages. The arancini was delicious with smoked gouda carrying the flavor and the two dipping sauces were both delicious. We ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese pizza and Philly Cheesesteak. Both of these knocked our expectations out of the water. Both were equally delicious. We had a few more drinks including the El Pepino and a few others and all of the cocktails were on point. The service was exceptional as well. Our server/bartender and I had great banter so much so that my girlfriend joked that I had a new 'best friend'. The cocktails were reasonably priced at $10-12, for craft cocktails this is extremely reasonable. The food prices were also reasonable in my opinion as well. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Modern country industrial decor. Food was good and nice portions. Not a fan of the cannoli dessert.

Came here for graduation dinner. Agree with other reviewers comments regarding atmosphere and def a different feel of restaurant in this college town. Server was very attentive to our needs. Reasons for the 3 rating are pretty basic: too expensive for area. With the expectation of graduation or family coming to town, most of these students couldn't afford to eat here, or just wouldn't want to pay the prices. 2nd complaint was food was entirely toooooo salty. The salt is an easy correction as are high prices per entree. We had a party of 6 and everyone's meal had way too much salt. We're Cuban so trust me, we love sabór but this was just too much. read more

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Taste has excellent food and service! It is a very classy restaurant and great atmosphere for those special occasions! They were very knowledgeable concerning my gluten free diet and I was able to order with confidence! I had the gluten free chicken Alfredo with an Italian salad. Thank you, I will return shortly! read more

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Went to Taste Sunday night. The bartender was friendly and quickly got our drinks while we were waiting for the rest of our party. Once seated the waitress was outstanding - quickly got our drinks and food order - kept our glasses full. The appetizers were delicious and the entrees were all top notch. Hands down the best restaurant we have been to in Starkville. read more

I went to the Starkville location to look at the possibility of having an event in their private dinning area. I had called and spoked with management several times, an also left a message that I was coming to the establishment for lunch, with the possibility to view the private area. We were immediately seated which was great, the food was good, even though we didn't get all of it at one time, I received my salad after we had bagged up our leftover, paid the check and was heading out the door. I asked the host to please let the manger aware that I was there and if they had a moment to show me the dinning area, we were there over 2 hours, and the manager NEVER even acknowledged that we were there after we had spoken with the hostess and the server, and no responds from the manger on duty. When we finally decided to leave the hostess stated I can show you the private dinning area, and stated, " you will need to contact the manger via email". I informed her, I had previous spoken with the manger, and that I informed them that I was coming, also she was to let them know that we were there, so why would i need to email them again? That was over 2 weeks ago, and last night I received and email asking if I wanted to use the private space. NO I DON'T THINK SO, I have taken my business somewhere else. Thank you Suzette Monroe read more

Excellent food. Service by Colby was very attentive but not invasive. We sat in the bar area but it was not overly loud.

Food and service were excellent! We sat at the bar and enjoyed it immensely. They took care of our every need!

We love Taste!! Such a cute place and always the kindest service. Food is always tasty. Highly recommend read more

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Good food, enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Best prices during their lunch hour! I recommend the chicken piccata! read more

We went to the new location in Ridgeland. Everything was delicious the owner Craig stopped by our table to check in on us. Service was perfect . read more

Great food, service and ambiance! We will definitely return the next time we are in Starkville.

Lovely restaurant. Feels like I am in Napa! Delicious lasagna and margarita pizza. Service was excellent. Portions large. A must visit! Gorgeous aesthetics inside! read more

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I just wanted to provide you a bit of feedback on my experience tonight. Two of us came in tonight to get food to go. We sat at the bar to decide. Brett is excellent--knowledgeable, engaging, friendly. Definitely an asset. He helped us decide on items that would be enough, but not too much. He offered bread to accompany the order and clarified that we wanted plant-based meats on the pizza, but regular cheese. By now I'm excited. Yummy. We chatted at the bar while we waited for the food. When Brett brought the to go order, we thanked him and left. I assume Brett doesn't pack the order, but relies on expeditors to do that. Unfortunately the disappointment set in when we arrived home. No bread. Disappointing considering it was offered and we clarified it would be included.. Also, the pizza had vegan cheese. Not what we requested and not what Brett rang up. Finally, the lemon crème cK I really wanted to enjoy this meal. $60. We didn't enjoy the food, unfortunately. Hopefully next time will be better. read more

Great find in Starkville. Wide menu options! Can have a pizza and beer in a more casual environment or make it an event in the dining room.

Delicious. I've been back twice since my first visit. Celebrated my kids anniversary here. read more

TASTE Italian Kitchen - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Amelia was amazing!! She took great care of all of us and was very hospitable. When at taste ask for Amelia!