Good brunch spot Saturday and sunday..valet parking..parking is available on the street..good people watch restaurant. ..open windows.. read more

Taverna - Turkey spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Amazing experience! I called a couple of days before my visit to ask for a special dish that I had in Rome--Pizza Capricciosa (something that was not on their menu). The manager confirmed what day I planned to be there and made it happen! It was fantastic--flavorful thin crust, prosciutto, mushrooms, artichokes, just a little onion, light sauce, and not too much cheese. They were very busy but our server, Bruce, was always available when we needed him (without hovering). Driving there was a bit out of my way; but I will definitely go again for the food and the service. read more

Taverna - Pizza Capricciosa--prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, onion, & not too much cheese (specially requested 2 days before visiting) - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Favorite Italian restaurant in Dallas! Frequently go here for birthday dinners or with friends from out of town. Love the shrimp scandolini! Also have great pizza and Cesar salad. They also have great brunch with a fun atmosphere. Definitely make a reservation on the weekend if you have more than 4 people. read more

My favorite restaurant in Dallas! You can't go wrong with the risotto. My current favorite is the risotto con burrata, but the risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil is amazing too. read more

Had a Bumble BFF meetup here. The brunch is amazing and the service is very fast. The outdoor seating is perfect for any larger groups. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Well... 1st, let me say that I am from New York so I take my Italian very seriously! Lol! 2nd, let me say that the service was awesome, Thank You, Ray, you were excellent! And, 3rd, the atmosphere is quite charming. Here comes the but... BUT, I had a Calzone and it was so blah. If I wasn't starving I would have left. It had no Mozzarella so I sent it back... then it came and it had no Ricotta! A true Calzone will have both cheeses... it had NO flavor at all. The chicken was dry. The sausage had no pizazz. The ham was lunch meat. I don't even eat lunch meat! And, bacon doesn't belong in a Calzone! The sauce was just ok, canned maybe? I was expecting so much more based on the reviews. So over all my take is that it's probably a cool "hot spot" because of its location but an authentic Italian Calzone, I am afraid not. Maybe it's a Texan Calzone? #justsayin read more

The pasta sauce tastes pretty cheap and bland. They get 3 stars because the server (i forget his name, middle aged guy that is quirky,knowledgeable, fun, and punctual), and their brunch is quite nice. They have 1$ mimosa's and the breakfast pizza that they have tastes very good. Will definitely go back for brunch, but the dinner menu is underwhelming at best. read more

Going for an early dinner on Thursday, we received a table in minutes. Once we were settled, the waiter even unrolled our silverware and placed cloth napkins on our laps. Perhaps even more welcoming than the waiter was the aroma of basil and tomatoes, wafting into the dining room from the kitchen and drawing our curious eyes toward the cooks sliding pizzas in and out of the wood-fire oven. The ambiance of this pizzeria is reminiscent of the classic one-room Italian restaurant, complete with its wood-fire oven, bar along one wall, and small tables scattered throughout. Vintage decorations line the walls, adding to an effortless Italian-style decor. Though high ceilings don't do much to dampen the noise, the overall ambiance provides a relaxing close to a busy day at work, a place where guests seem to come to relax and enjoy each other's company. As a big Italian family a few tables over welcomed the arrival of their food with all due hand-gestures, couples at tables for two savored their wine. For dinner, the one-page menu offers risottos, pastas and pizzas, as well as pan-seared meat and seafood. Each dish goes by its Italian name, adding both wonder and complexity when you try to pronounce your selection to the waiter. We started off with the Taverna Focaccia appetizer, which was so good that we could have been satisfied with that alone (and it's $3 cheaper than the average pizza). It was loaded with pine nuts, thinly sliced parmesan, red onions, sautéed mushrooms, and raw arugula. Many of the fresh ingredients toppled off as we picked up each slice - don't be afraid to reclaim fallen toppings and pile them back on! Even my friend, who hates mushrooms and onions, admitted that these were delectable - subtly flavored and sautéed with olive oil. When we were done, barely two arugula leaves were left. Soon after, the waiter presented our entrées. We couldn't wait for him to go away so we could dig in. We had chosen a traditional Italian dish: spaghetti carbonara. The sauce was heavy and full of flavor and the pieces of bacon tasted more like pancetta. There was no room for subtlety here, with each bite infused with bacon flavor. Due to its intense flavoring, half this dish will likely satisfy your appetite for bacon. We'd recommend splitting it with a friend and sharing a second entree. It was a good accompaniment to the Taverna Focaccia but it would work with any of their pizzas. We also tried Pizza al Gorgonzola, Pera e Arugula. The first bite brought an unexpected burst of flavor as the sweet pear complemented the savory gorgonzola and mozzarella. The arugula was lightly placed on top of melted cheese and small chunks of warm pears. With each bite, we wanted more and more. The average entrée is around $15 and comes in generous portions. Treat yourself to the experience that is Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria. We will certainly be returning to try the brunch and $1 bellinis. read more

Pretty good Italian food, but nothing outstanding. I would say its a dependable place to go. Will probably be back, but not for any special occasion. read more

The food was excellent. Best pasta De mare I've had. I will definitely come back. My wife had pizza and it was tasty.

Taverna was one of my favorites when I worked in Fort Worth. I was happy to see I could continue going to Taverna when I moved to Dallas. Have a nice large patio. Atmosphere is loud, but enjoyable. I always LOVE their food! The Carbonara pasta is my favorite. My family loves several of their brunch items. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place--I love coming here for brunch and dinner! It's such a charming Italian restaurant that can be the perfect place for girly brunches to catch up or romantic dinners wtih the SO. For brunch, the $2 mimosas and bellinis are hard to beat and I love that they just keep refilling without me having to ask! I usually get eggs benedict (my go to for most brunches), but when I'm feeling adventurous I get the chorizo and machego omelette. Both are great :) For dinner, I recommend getting the beef carpaccio to start off with every time...it is so good! I usually then order a pasta dish and I have always had good ones. With both brunch and dinner...the foccacia bread is a must and you HAVE to get the truffle oil with it. That's all I have--enjoy! read more

Had brunch here with a bachelorette party of 15 ladies. We got here at 1ish and had to wait, but it was 100% worth it. Great food, great service, and exactly what we wanted. Cannot say 1 bad thing about our amazing server Vincent. He was so attentive, personable, and on the ball. :) I would definitely suggest it! read more

I have been visiting this establishment for at least 11 years and it's my absolute favorite brunch spot! I'm there practically every weekend. The entire staff is so friendly and makes you feel so welcomed. It's like an extended family. You get hugs, they chat with you and they make sure you're satisfied. This place is always packed, but no one ever minds, because the energy is so great AND you can order mimosas and relax until your table or a seat at the bar is ready. The food is wonderful and did I mention the mimosas are $2.00?! Yep, they surely are! You can have brunch anywhere else, but why would you want to?!! :-) read more

Great service. The food was amazing and if you love coffee they serve Illy. The banana bread pudding was excellent

We sat outside and it was fabulous. My salmon piccata was the best I have ever had. The service was flawless. We will definitely go here again! read more

Ray was our waiter and he was awesome! The service here was exceptional, and the food was prepared fast and tasted good. What a pleasant experience! It's no wonder this place fills up for brunch. read more

Best Italian in Dallas. Start with the Taverna focaccia and go from there. All the risottos are great and I've never had a bad pasta!

Great mimosas! Awesome server! Delicious food! Huge crowd watching Soccer! So enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! I will definitely go back!! read more

This place used to be my favorite italian restaurant in Fort Worth, since last week. I went with 2 of my french friend (I am french too) last saturday evening. Everything was ok till I realize that they invoice 7 usd for a double espresso... I speak with the manager, explaining him that 7 usd for a coffee was insane. The only reply i received was " the espresso is 3.5 usd, so a double is 7".... weird way to do business I then insist on the fact we were good customer, and I was surprised by his reaction.... just told me " you are in the US here, and this is how it works..." I have been living in the US since 5 years and it is the first and only time I have seen such a manager since then.... Last time they see me and my money.... read more

Taverna never disappoints! Great service! Amazing food! Impressive wine list! For an intimate dinner or a group, Taverna is always my first choice. read more

It's nice restaurant. Was super packed when we went. Great service and super friendly staff. I ordered a Caprese salad for an appetizer which I was sort of disappointed for 14$. I thought it would be tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. I had the lasagna , it was delicious but the portion was small. In general I think it was overpriced! read more

This place is great. I like sitting out on the patio. I had to change from a 5 star to 3 stars. I still love the food and service but the prices went up and the portions way down. The last three times I've been it looks like a child's size portion. They also started charging $5 for the bread that came use to come with lunch. read more

Great food! Went for brunch and shared a pizza and an omelet with chorizo sausage and manchego cheese. Both were fantastic! Try the bottomless mimosas. read more

My girlfriend and I came for dinner again and the experience was great. We sat outside which was a pleasant atmosphere and the service from Karl was very good (he was knowledgable and prompt). The dinner special we ordered was perfect and the wine was fabulous. We recommend this restaurant! read more

Very good! Great evening atmosphere especially in the patio. We got there at 6 pm and the patio was completely enclosed. By the time we left, we were dining under the stars. Lasagna was great! Wife has spagehtti with with turkey - she loved it. Great service. Book early - by 7pm place was packed. read more

Food is nothing special but liked that they have a Belle Glos Pinot Noir on the wine list. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Would probably go back only for meeting up with friends for drinks. read more

My experience was terrible. Slow service. I ordered brushetta and a salad with chicken, orange juice and bottle of water. Salad did not taste fresh, looked like it came off of someone else's plate, avocado in it was brownish, chicken was undercooked. Brushetta bread was dry and burned, could cut your gums! Hope you have healthy teeth for this dish, otherwise you may lose some! One glass of Oj, $6 bucks and a 0.5 liter bottle of water, $3.75. Total $35.00 wasted! So dissatisfied and disappointed! read more

Food was below average. Sea bass was spoiled and smelled awful. Breading on Calamari tasted terrible and had to dig through fried veggies to find the 4-5 calamari pieces in the dish. My wife's risotto was so al denté it was crunchy. Server was great though and offered dessert on the house to make up for the less than desirable food experience. read more

Sunday evening birthday dinner for my brother and his girlfriend. The food was so perfect. My husband and I had the SEXIEST dishes! Don't think food can be sexy? Sad for you! Try the Marsala Ravioli...holy secks on a plate Batman! read more

I went there two days ago for a friends birthday. She was born and lived in Italy so if she approves this place I knew it had to be good. I got the shrimp risotto which was delicious! Love the atmosphere! Even got a free dessert since it was her birthday! BONUS! Definitely worth trying! read more

I love lunches of fresh pasta al fesco, especially joined with a crisp white wine. Taverna brings the essence of Italy to Dallas with all the sights, smells, tastes, and it happens every time I am there. Home made pasta is light and tender with sauces to gently take you back bite after bite. Fresh salads and a splendid wine list never disappoint. Staff is happy and cheerful. Just the right spot especially for out of town guests- they always rave about our luck having Taverna! read more

LOVE this place! The sea bass is to die for! They have a wonderful brunch menu too! Great patio too! Julien (I hope I spelled that correctly) is a great server, he is always very sweet and takes great care of us! read more

Delicious, authentic Italian restaurant with some of the best pasta sauce I've ever had. Wait staff is prompt and personable. Beautiful, sophisticated cafe environment and very reasonable prices for the high quality dishes you're getting. read more

Absolutely atrocious customer service. Went to brunch this morning with my fiancé and the host told us there was immediate seating outside or an hour wait inside. We chose to sit outside. A couple walked up behind us and another hostess offered to seat them outside immediately. The hostess came up to us and said "sorry, they got the last table, the wait will be an hour" when we told the host that we were there first he shrugged his shoulders and said "what do you want me to do?" I said "I want you to make this right" and he said there was nothing he could for for us and we were now at the bottom of the list. We asked to speak to the manager but were told he was "busy" I've never been treated so rudely at a restaurant before, and will definitely not be returning to taverna. The entire hosting staff just stared at us like we were in their way. Unacceptable read more

The Homemade Fiocchi Al Gorgonzola was amazing...the various flavors in the dish blended so well and yet were quite distinctive. Brilliant job by the chef. This was seriously the best Italian meal I've had since moving from the NYC area 12 years ago. I will be back next time I'm in Dallas! read more

Taverna - Incredible...the best Italian meal I've had since moving from the NYC area 12 years ago!! - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is a service and treatment review only as we didn't have the chance to eat. We showed up at 7 pm on a recent Saturday night, there were three of us. I have been a regular here (and many Lombardi properties over the years) lunches and dinner, and likely was here pre-COVID at least once or twice monthly. So we were looking forward to eating here that night. We put our name in, a new were told there were a few ahead of us. We requested an outside table as it was a beautiful night. We sat on a bench just in front of the host stand. We were told 30 minutes, and maybe a little longer, due to the outside request. I tried to go to the bar to get a drink while we waited, but we were told we could not, since that would be considered occupancy and put them over the limit under current county COVID orders. A very strange interpretation as no one has ever used that one on us. Well we sat on our bench, enjoyed the weather and watched a very poorly organized group at the host stand manage a growing group. We started to get passed over, asked, and were told we were coming up but our outside choice was part of the issue, then told others had priority, then after an hour and multiple times asking and being told we were coming up, suddenly we were no longer on the list. When we expressed how ridiculous that was, the young lady running this "show" said, "we can put you back on the list." We were sitting right in front of her for an hour, she asked others what name and if they were this party or that party, etc. and was seating people and missed us. After we complained, her solution was not, 'so sorry let me make this right', it was, 'I can put you back on the list if you want.' When we talked to the manager, again rather then, how an we make this right, it was, we texted you you didn't show up (1. Not correct, and 2) not how you handle a guest after such poor service. I should give them 1 star, but that is not fair, it's normally a good place with good food. That said, a little common sense and training would go a long way. Shame, but there are a lot of great Italian places opening in Dallas, they need to get it together. read more

Service and food were pretty good. We went here for brunch on a Saturday, they offer $2 mimosas and bellinis which you can't beat! They're most likely pre-made and seemed a little watered down, but for $2 what can you really expect? My friend had the vanilla French toast which looked really good and the side fruit salad looked all fresh. I had a spinach/ham/cheese omelet, which was really good! Both of us enjoyed our meals, though it does get quite crowded/loud, and seemed a little cramped in there for weekend brunch - I bumped into people just walking to our table which was crammed against the wall. The place was packed and servers seemed to have to carefully maneuver between tables that really only had room for one person to pass between them. That was the only negative on the meal for me - everything else was really enjoyable and our server made sure to constantly check on us for refills and food! Overall I'd come back again! read more

Pretty solid spot for Italian. Every time I've had dinner and lunch here, it has been fantastic. The risotto is amazing, but my favorite dish on the menu is the Gnocchi. Fluffy little pillows of potato goodness resting in a braised beef ragu that I would undoubtably bathe in. On the other hand, in the few times I've been there for brunch, I have been less than impressed. It wasn't bad, but it also just wasn't that good, which doesn't make a lot of sense since its always packed during brunch hours. It also throws me off that they don't serve alcohol. They serve wine and beer, but if you want a martini or cafe diablo after dinner, you're out of luck. The service is good, the food is good (for the most part) and the location is spectacular. All in all, worth trying. I'd steer clear during brunch though. read more

This place is awesome. Bruschetta is to die for. We have been here twice in three weeks - it's addicting. Make sure you have Debbie as your server. She makes the experience wonderful. Fantastic food and great wine selection. A little pricey but well worth it! read more