Nice setting good service but the food was not very good and overpriced. 2 salads, 2 drinks, 2appetizers $160 read more

Beautiful restaurant. We went for dinner and sat outside and the restaurant looks very fancy. Our server was very funny and helpful with choosing what we should order and the food was delicious, however the food did take a while to be brought to us. We waited at least 30 mins for our food after ordering. read more

Very Good food, upbeat restaurant. It's casual and consistent. Attentive wait staff. It's a favorite restaurant with ample seating.

An average Italian place that's over priced, but in a nice setting. Food was all just mediocre. It isn't bad by any means, but at $30-40 a plate, you'd expect more, even in Hawaii. A nice setting, with cheerful staff, but probably better options around (even post fire) read more

We had a lovely meal here last night. It was our first time there, and they came highly recommended. It saddens me to see reviews that complain about it not being what it used to be. Nothing here in West Maui will be the same as before the terrible fires. Instead of complaining about a limited menu, you should applaud the owners and staff for doing their best to rebuild their business. The Spaghetti Carbonara was the best I'd ever had, as was my husband's fantastic lasagna. Delicious coconut mojito and red wine from Italy. Friendly, efficient staff, beautiful setting. The burgers and pizza looked good as it went by, we will be back for sure! Kudos to Taverna for providing a great dining experience. read more

Yum!! We came here twice during our stay in Kapalua. We played a lot of golf as well, so it was nice to have the delicious restaurant so close by. All of the pasta specials were delish, as well as the fish dishes. The salads are a bit small, so I would recommend for an appetizer or to share with another item. All of the cocktails are a bit sweet in my opinion, but definitely a fun and lively place to come with a bit group or watch a football game! read more

Excellent dinner! Just discovered Taverna and loved it! Our server Juan was great! Would definitely go back! read more

After a two week stay in Kapalua and traveling around, this was our favorite. The service was incredible - shout out to Matthew! The food and drinks were all delicious. Our table of 6 split several apps, entrees, and desserts which were all spectacular and we would order again. Highly recommend adding this spot to your trip. read more

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Very disappointed! We have been to Taverna before but, after tonight, I don't think we will be back. We made reservations and were seated early. The setting was lovely and our server approached us in a timely manner. Cocktails came and we order a salad to be split and focaccia. Then........... we sat. Our server came back to let us know the bread was in the oven, so we placed our entree order. One hour later, our entrees came. Our server came back to ask about our food and we let her know, No salad and no focaccia ever showed up. She apologized but it was a clear break in communication, ordering and delivery. The lasagna was ok and cioppino was good, but not super hot. We were given a small discount but that was absolutely not what we wanted. Granted it was a Friday night and the restaurant was busy but.... We were there before it was super busy and to just not serve guests their salad and bread and way after the fact (after entrees have been served) realize the error, is again disappointing. read more

First of all, I hope they train the front desk reception individuals. It was very uninviting and cold. We had reservation and we showed up five minutes before that. Though front desk kids told us that it would take another 45 minutes. We were fortunate that their manager Julie saw us and took care of us. She created a beautiful spot in the outdoor of the restaurant. Heather was our server, and she was very helpful. The rest of the stuff and the bartender was awesome as well. The food and wine is very nice at this place. Thank you, Heather and Julie again. read more

Food 5/10 Staff 9/10 Facility 7/10 Value 1/10 Nice views, clean facility, cool vibes. Prices though were unjustified (even for Maui). I'm a bit of a pizza snob so I sought out this place because it had stacks of awards for "Best Italian in Maui" and whatnot. I was sorely disappointed with the pizza. Felt and tasted very store bought. The perfectly round, no imperfections, gooey pizza dough gave it away. Ew. My primary concern, though, we're prices. $16-18 per cocktail. Almost paid $21 for their signature Lattuga Cappuccina starter, which is like 4 random salad ingredients NOT mixed together. Luckily they forgot about it and offered it to me on the house. Grateful for the forgiving staff, but I would have felt like an idiot paying $21+tax for about 6 bites of salad. read more

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Was able to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night shortly before closing. Steve B. was our server and was very helpful and patient going over the menu with us as we were indecisive. We split the pane fresco which was delicious. I ordered the Lumache Al pesto genovese. Ordered the full portion so I'd have leftovers. It was fabulous fresh and the next day! My friend ordered the clam and sausage linguine which she thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert I had the Budino Al Carmello. If you like butterscotch and caramel, you will love this! Everything was wonderful but hands down dessert was my favorite! read more

Food seemed to be in small portion for the price. Server was friendly but seemed confused at times and preoccupied, expected for how crowded it was. Disappointed that there was no starter bread. The interior was very pretty and the indoor and outdoor seating was nice. read more

My husband and I ate at Taverna on October 20. We had the pleasure of the restaurant manager (Julie I think), waiting on us. We did not know she was the manager at the time. She was so welcoming and appreciative that we were there as they had just reopened after the fire. The service was great as was the food. Julie apologized as she felt she was not able to provide the level of service she expects. We watched her bus tables, seat people, wait tables, etc., not knowing she was actually the manager. The food and drinks were really good, but Julie made all the difference. Taverna is a beautiful restaurant with a comfortable/casual vibe and amazing staff. Stacy & Randy Beintema read more

This review is late, but worth reviewing still. We flew from California and had a corporate party of 60. They provided 2 servers for the group of 60. Absolutely overwhelming the 2 individuals, who over-served some and underserved others. They missed one of the appetizers we had arranged to serve. The bread was good, my steak was undercooked but I'm okay with rare so I ate it. Stinks when you spend months planning a dinner only to be surprised by how chaotic 2 servers with a 60 person party can be! The golf course was a nice background, but other than that it was very underwhelming for what a nice venue it was. Update: I've attached our statement for the payment for the dinner as additional insurance, its odd the restaurant would respond saying they did not have steak as an option when their tiered group menu did have "Pesce Del Giorno Con Filetto Alla Griglia" which was pretty good actually, but again, horrible service and now the restaurant is questioning a legitimate review. Nice! read more

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I have left several messages requesting to speak to a general manager or be put in touch with owners of this restaurant. This is the worst customer service ever and I'm guessing the higher up management or owners haven't been notified about my calls. Do not go here at all and do not trust your reservations or any special requests to be met if they do have you down for a reservation. read more

Wonderful place for lunch and dinner when in Maui. My wife and I love it so much we went three times in his trip!

Very busy place in Kapalua. Go early make reservations. If you can get view seating so very nice.

I received an on line gift certificate for Taverna. Deleted it accidentally. Went there and the manager couldn't find in their computer. Ruined our New Year's Day lunch. Didn't feel much aloha from that manager there. read more

I rarely leave reviews... I like to tip 25% even when the service and food is so so. But, you should listen to the previous 4 reviews in the last 30 days. When we made a reservation, they asked if there was a special occasion - we said yes! It's our honeymoon. They did nothing special (which is fine) but don't ask about special occasions then. We tried to cancel the reservation earlier in the day, but they informed us it would be a $50 fee, so we kept it. We got here at 6:50 (10 mins early), and they didn't seat us until 7:15. Something about needing people to get up but there were 10 empty tables and they sat 6 other tables before us (who didn't check in until after us). The server only asked us for orders and we barely saw him. The food was bland. There were no pine nuts In the pasta. The branzino was blah. They thought we were locals (we're not), but it must indicate that they don't treat locals very well? Positive note: the support staff is wonderful. We gave him more money than our server, cause we were unsure what our server even did. Better luck finding a cute food truck for a nice dinner!!! read more

Several friends have been raving about the Lasagna so we had to do it! Really Good! Angela was a very nice server. The prices for Maui are reasonable. My friend Lala likes the Gorgonzola Pasta best. Wed is half off special wine list. read more

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I found this restaurant to be very accommodating... and one of the very few places on the island that makes really good lasagna. Very relaxing interior with sweeping views! read more

Ok food, ok service, but not it is a dog kennel, no standards. What a beautiful landscape, why are they settling for a low life place to hang out, when people want a nice family dining experience M read more

Overall pretty good restaurant! The food is yummy, though it took a very long time for the main entrees to arrive. Service was great otherwise though. I ordered the house bread, broccolini, and the ribs and all of it was great. read more

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This hurts me to do this because Taverna is a staple when our family comes to Kapalua. The food is and always will be top notch. But Alex S is the worst server and worst thing to happen Taverna since we have come here for years. Alex was no where to be found for our party of 6. At one point I walked up to the bar and politely asked the bartender if I could grab our drinks since they had been sitting for up there for 15 minutes while Alex was either smoking and joking with the other staff or doing God know what. He skipped us many times and was slow on everything. It wasn't that busy. I even saw someone who appeared to be a General Manager scolding him for something else he had done while we were there. Obviously there is a problem with him. To top it all off since we were a party of 6 he added a 22% tip for himself since we were a "big party". We don't know if that is standard at Taverna or not, but obviously since he knew his tip was already added in, I am sure that is why we were given sub standard service throughout the night. Clean it up Taverna, Alex needs to go. And I am happy to discuss this experience more. read more

Wow!! Love the Sunday brunch menu. Chicken and waffles served with real maple syrup and local honey. The chicken is absolutely delicious paired with homemade waffles perfectly done. Try the 'smooth operator ' drink for a refreshing strawberry purée alcoholic drink to start your meal in addition to local maui coffee served. Live music, performed by a local guitarist during brunch hours creates a lovely atmosphere while sitting outside watching people on the Bay course driving range. Be sure to ask the guitarist to play " Somewhere over the rainbow" a classic Hawaiian favorite. Taverna brunch is a rare combination of great food, beautiful scenery and lovely music. I forgot to mention the service team is top notch. Enjoy Taverna Sunday brunch.. fabulous! read more

Heard about this lovely place from my parents. My partner and I got engaged this evening and were looking for somewhere to eat. Came here for the first time and wow! They got us a great table (with no reservation), we had the best server, MARI and the food is delicious!! We will be back soon. read more

Food is great; wine list is unique (i.e. normal) for Italian; room is excellent; service (tricky everywhere) is very solid; Kapalua is beautiful (get there early to enjoy in daylight); staff is great (Julie); Roger knows how to chef -- big time. Try the linguini and clams; Bronzino; pizza, or any special. And the place is hoppin' now so the vibe is awesome. read more

We ate here at Christmas. Special menu, all pizzas gone, hiding away from St Nick who is known to eat too many and fall asleep. We enjoyed the pleasant ambiance, nothing like Christmas at the driving range. The food was fine but nothing special except the prices. Next time I want that pizza! read more

I feel like this review is mostly around a 3.5 but not exactly a 4 for me (just as a disclaimer but still I will round up for this place): Located in the Kapalua Golf House, Taverna is a pretty popular Italian restaurant for those staying in West Maui. The restaurant is a big open space with good views of the Maui golf course. The menu has a good amount of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees such as Osso Bucco. The dishes overall were good but nothing that stands out. I had the special Casarecce pugliese with chicken and basil pesto base. I thought it was pretty good but the other dishes my party ordered were pretty good such as the Vongole and Carbonara. I wouldn't mind coming back here and try something new but there are other Italian restaurants on Maui if you're hoping to pick and choose one as this one is pretty far north in Kapalua (north of Lahaina and Kaanapali). read more

What a great spot. We happened upon it while heading to the Ritz to check out the holiday lights and we're so glad we did. Our server Jamie was sensational and the food was excellent. We loved the gnocchi, the pizza, the Caesar and the Brussels. We will be back. read more

Visited Taverna in Kapalua for the first time. Food was pretty good but the service was outstanding.

I'd go zero stars if I could. Have gone to this place before and liked it but their fixed menu (which was a surprise when we arrived) lead to the worst dining experience in 25 years of coming to Maui. We spent $850 for portions and ingredients that were for small children and could have been purchased at the grocery for $50. It was a total scam. We dine at fine restaurants all the time and this experience was embarrassing (and slow). Sadly we were mortified for the guests we brought with us. We will never go back. If it were the last restaurant on Maui, we eat at the grocery store. read more

Too many misses. Management has no idea how to manage reservations. Only reservation for the next night was 8:30pm and then the next reservation was 4 days later. Fine, 8:30pm reservation it is. Not only do we realize when we get there that we could have showed up at any time during the night (place is empty and has been empty), but the waiter is immediately looking at his watch like we are the problem. This place effectively closes at 9pm despite the fact that they offer 8:30 reservations and the website says 10. We parked valet because it was pouring and paid the guy with tip up front. Guess what, valet 'closes' before the restaurant so he interrupts our dinner to give us back our keys. And he forgot we paid so asked for payment again. Wonderful. They cleared our appetizer plates and never brought new utensils. Out of lasagna. Bathroom is outside of the restaurant. Brought the bread with the entrees like pilgrims. Food was mediocre. Olives tasted like mouthwash. Blamé desert was weak. Sorry Jason, this place is a miss. Go to L'artusi instead. read more

We tried many items on the menu. It's a clean open view restaurant. Our server was good , he seemed rushed and loud. The seafood misto 3/5 Caesar Salad 3/5 Pizza 3/5 Tiramisu 3/5 Melon and prosciutto 3/5 Wine 3/5 Chicken Cacciatore 3.5/5 I was expecting more. read more

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND This is my first and last time in taverna, while to food is great, the service ruined my night. To start our original reservation was at 7:30 . We were starving as we saw families that just came sit down before us. we ended up being seated at around 8:10. Also when we made our order for the branzino, they came to us with a completely different plate not even saying that they ran out of the fish that we ordered and if we wanted a new order. They just brought us a new fish without asking Would not recommend read more

Our first visit to Maui and we decided to check out Taverna based on the recommendation of the condo owner where we were staying. This is despite meeting a local who said "it's okay. Not my favorite." The atmosphere is nice. Our food tasted fine. We went hoping to try the lasagna (signature dish) but they were out. Also out of all chicken. My wife and daughter had the duck pasta. I had the carnivore pizza. We had the shrimp and calamari for an appetizer. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the calamari was tough. The duck pasta was tasty but the carnivore pizza may as well have been a cheese pizza. Our server was mediocre. He seemed disappointed we didn't order cocktails. My pizza came out after my wife and daughter finished their meal. To their credit, the manager did give us another appetizer and took my pizza off our bill. I appreciated this. The price point was outrageous in comparison to the food. We wouldn't likely go back. read more

First we have been going to Taverna each year we come back to Maui. Service is good and atmosphere is great. Unfortunately this year menu changed a bit so pasta dishes all have a cream base. Also the chicken is sitting in a heavy cream based sauce that is so ridiculous. We like this restaurant but unfortunately it's so heavy based in cream they seem to be losing their way and we won't be returning anytime soon. Please ownership check authentic Italian recipes and cream is usually no where near to be found in recipes from Italy read more

Dinner at Taverna wowed us. DH had the lasagna and said it was the beat he's had in years. They make it in a traditional style using both bolognese and bechamel. It's not a deep dish type, but the serving is generous. I had the short ribs, which came with parsnip purée and fried Brussels sprouts. This was unbelievable. No knife required for this ultra tender meat! DD has the kids Margherita pizza, which she liked. We also had a side of roasted fingerling potatoes and broccolini. Both were great. Our waiter was super nice and service was excellent. I also thought the location of the restaurant was interesting-located in the same building as a golf clubhouse, with views of the course. Definitely a change from the many restaurants here with water views. Worth checking out! read more

Despite being surrounded by the Hawaiian culture, we needed to get our Italian fix while on Maui for our honeymoon and we were SO glad we chose Taverna. This Italian food blew us out of the water. So much so, that I compared my carbonara to the first and only carbonara that I had while studying abroad in Italy. Our server was attentive and so kind, she definitely had a few tough tables that night, so we were happy to be patient and understanding for her. Thank you Taverna, for being a hole in the wall surrounded by ethnic Hawaiian food! read more

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