Excellent food and service. Probably the best or one of the best we had here in Maui. Not sure if the ratings are old or not but that was not our experience. Also, for context, we stayed at the Ritz Carlton for a week and this is our second to last night here. This is a good walking distance alternative to the Banyan Tree. read more

We went here after our wedding at Kapalua Bay with our wedding party. They had live music and the service was excellent! Taylor (our server) took such great care of us and made our night extra special. Drinks and food were very good! read more

Amazing food and ambiance! The staff were really friendly and we were well catered to. We ordered the truffle gnocchi and lasagna and both were fantastic. The fish also sounded so good, but we had that the night before. Great place to try. read more

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We recently came here for dinner for a family gathering. Things sure have changed since our last visit. We had numerous reservations for our group and I called in to ensure the other parties in our group and us were seated close by. I did get a confirmation that they would help try to accomodate but the day of our reservations they had all of the other parties sitting together except for us, the one that called it in. Anyways after a bit they sat us all together which was fine. Since we had many families we asked if we could get separate checks. We were seated in long rows and had two different waiters. Steve our waiter said yes but the waiter in the other side said no. Eventually Steve came back and said management said no. ???? Anyways I was looking for lasagna and their pizza that was cooked outside. We'll to find out they don't make lasagna and they use the leftovers on other days to make it at times and their pizza is cooked differently now not on the outside grill. We went with the two recommendations - gnocchi dish and there was a linguini seafood dish. The linguini seafood dish was good, the portion of the dish was on the small side. The gnocchi dish was too salty. Everyone on my table didn't like it since it was too salty. I let Steve know but pretty much not much was done about it on our check. The kids ordered their pasta dishes and they didn't eat it or finish it as well. They said it tasted funny different and my kid who loves cheese pizza didn't like her cheese pizza as well. I went and tasted the pizza and yep it was not good. I was disappointed in our food quality and service. Would I come again? We will see, but the other good things I would have to say was Steve was very customer service friendly and the linguini seafood entree was good. read more

I come here every year and the food is always terrible and the staff is always rude. This place discovered it they could up charge everyone for the holidays if they completely replace their Italian menu with seafood. Do not go here if you want Italian food. There is no pizza pasta or any Italian food on the menu. Now, the menu looks like literally every other menu on the island. Coconut shrimp and macadamia nut mahi mahi are what you should expect to find... boringgggggg. I ordered the macadamia nut mahi mahi with seasonal vegetables because there was nothing else to eat. It came with half a stalk of asparagus and the tiniest piece of fish you've seen. Also had the Caesar salad and it was awful. Ordered round table pizza before leaving the restaurant. Come here if you want to be bamboozled. read more

Taverna is located in the heart of Kapalua with a beautiful view of the green hills. Ambiance is great, with tables spread out and bar area when you first walk in. We were immediately seated upon arrival. Server was great and responsive. The dishes were amazing! Portions was perfect, not too much and not too little, and reasonably priced. My favorite dish was the beet salad, it was the best salad I've had and it was so colorful! My linguine with clams was delicious, not too salty and perfect amount of sauce! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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the BEST food and staff in kapalua. i love me a good macnut fish entree and theirs was HANDS DOWN so good, i didnt want to finish it! adding risotto as the starch was brilliant. and the gnocchi?! made and cooked to perfection!! i also love the vibe of the interior. i wanna go back read more

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We discovered this restaurant on day 5 of 7 of our trip to Maui. I wish we had discovered this spot sooner. The ambience was awesome, the service was great, and it was NOT as expensive/over priced as the other restaurants we have been to. This spot is on the north side of Maui in Kapalua. We are going once more to eat dinner at this spot. APPETIZERS: * Caprese: The tomatoes and the cheese were presented so well with a little pipette with vinaigrette to put at our discretion. * House bread: This was freshly baked and it was deliciously presented with a variety of olives and a bowl of olive oil. DINNER: * Chicken Fritters (kids): The kids enjoyed the chicken fritters and the fries were delicious * Gnocchi alla Norcina: My wife and her father shared the larger portion of this and I tried one gnocchi and it was delicious - they both enjoyed this dish. * Spaghetti Carbonara: My mother in law ordered this dish and said it was delicious. * Pasta Special: I ordered the pasta special which was basically penne pasta with the house Bolognese sauce...it was outstanding. * Side of Broccolini: We ordered a side of broccolini and it was deliciously cooked with garlic and butter. read more

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Taverna is one of our constant favorites in Kapalua. We love the delicious food, relaxed ambiance and dedicated service. The ahi katsu, Caesar salad and truffle gnocchi are fantastic and are three items we always get and enjoy. We are bummed that they no longer offer pizza for dinner, which was also delicious! read more

We got a nice table outside on a beautiful evening. Our server was amazing quick service with a nice cocktail. Appetizer was the first course what was our appetizer fritto misto. We ordered mahi mahi and the shrimp scampi. The food was nicely prepared and delicious. Never a disappointed at Taverna. The manager is always friendly and checking in on tables. read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Taverna. Kaohulina was our server and could not have been nicer. She really helped our group have a great time. Excellent lasagna, atmosphere and friendly vibe! read more

It was going to be 3* but Julie the manager was fantastic, she looked after us really well, checking on menu subs, redoing our bill for Kamaaina rates, getting us drinks. She was fast, and kept up with a really busy restaurant/bar while remaining friendly and professional. Unflappable and inspiring to watch. All the staff were, giving 100%, and they deserved good tips even though service was slow. Kylie and Brian on the bar were swamped and did their best to keep up with customers but they were drastically understaffed so it was a long wait for service and definitely not their fault. Roughly 28 restaurants were burned in the Lahaina fire, and were doing 300+ covers per night, so you do the math and work out why most of the remaining restaurants are slammed. Plus so many workers have left island so staff are hard to come by. My gal pal and I had a few cocktails to start, a Titos/lemonade/iced tea concoction and a mocktail Honey Chilli Jam with tequila added. Both were far too easy to drink! I had a gin n tonic for my second drink and Kylie asked what type of gin I preferred and whether I wanted lemon or lime which was a nice touch. We started with shared pupus, the garlic fingerling potatoes (delicious with nuggets of crunchy garlic) and the fritto misto with prawns which had a nice red sauce underneath. Then I chose the pasta with cauliflower/tomatoes/mushrooms, etc. The veggies are blended into a sauce for the pasta and it is very tasty. I would have liked some parmesan grated onto it but everyone was too busy. My friend ordered a pizza and it came with a huge pair of scissors which was highly entertaining. We were too full to order the brussel sprouts which smelled soooo good, so we will try them next visit. Taverna at the bar is a nice way to spend time with friends, yes, service is slow but they are giving their all so please be patient with them. They are much better than the Ritz where we waited 1.15 mins for a drink! The restaurant has a patio, indoor area with open sides and a beautiful large bar. Easy free parking in their car park. Clean restrooms. Give them a try. Great food and good times. read more

Not worth it. I've been coming to Maui for 28 years and this was one of the worst restaurants I've been too. We showed up for Christmas Eve and no where on the website, nor open table did it state there would be a set menu. Mind you most places will let you know ahead of time about a set menu. However we just went with it. It was priced 110 per person, which would have been fine however every entree they had , mixed with appetizer and dessert was no where near 110 dollars compared to what their normal prices on the menu normally are. It was a complete rip off. And mind you the proportions were tiny! The service wasn't very great either, for being Christmas Eve they weren't very busy and it was very hard to get drink refills. I will say the poke was fresh and great though. read more

An absolute must to dine at on the island!!! Best staff in the Aloha State. As a connoisseur of the finer avenues of hospitality around the world. Taverna has set a higher standard of quality and will definitely be up for consideration of a Michelin Star rating. And not only to compliment the 5 star menu, the ambiance of the Kapalua golf course coincides directly with the friendliness and attentiveness of the elite staff , Taverna is a must to dine at. Only if you appreciate delicious and innovative culinary delights paired with an exquisite selection of wine and spirits that have given Taverna the reputation of NO KA OI, The Very Best. On the WESTSIDE read more

Great food! Great service! Very nice atmosphere! Would recommend and I'd come back! View of golf course and everyone was extra nice! Our waitress was super sweet! Good was good too. They have a pizza oven that the kids loved. Try this place! read more

Minus 2 stars. I felt like I was being tortured when I ate the beetroot salad. I would buy two of those salads again but only for my server and the cook to eat so that I could watch their faces and see the happiness fade. Rather, I would eat the beautiful golfing green grass outside and tip the deserving gardener instead. Minus star for not having a diaper changing table in the mens room. Asking a tired mother to change the diaper is unacceptable. Plus 1 star for the kind hostess for clearing the women's bathroom so I could change a diaper. Plus 1 star for Gnocchi and pizza. Server said they could not substitute the Italian sausage in the gnocchi for some broccolini because it would "change the taste". I agree, it might actually make it taste better. read more

The food was good as were the drinks. Gorgeous location and the service was solid. The only reason it isn't 5 star is that, when I went to the bathroom, my wife brought up that it was my birthday. They told her to pick a dessert from the dessert menu, insinuating that it was on the house. Then the bill came and they charged us for it. Not cool. read more

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We were excited to find an Italian restaurant near where we stayed. It is next to a golf course and shares a building with the golf shop. It didn't feel as stuffy as most country club restaurants. The ambiance was rather open and lively. The server was a little slow to greet our table but once she got started, the food and drinks came quickly. Now is the disappointment part. Except for the Gnocchi, all of the dishes ordered were average. The special, linguini with clams and sausages, was watery and bland. Our Carnivore pizza was the worst. It was salty and gave Carnivore a bad name. There were very little pepperoni, prosciutto, and chopped sausages. The crust was thin and soggy. I don't think we will be coming back here again. read more

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Amazing dinner experience. Food was good. Service was excellent. Dining alone and I had so much fun with my server. I had the ravioli appetizer and it was enough for a meal. Wines by the glass could be better as could the live entertainment (playing Pretty Woman covers). Def recommend if you are in the mood for pizza or pasta -- and casual dining. read more

If you had been to Taverna prior to August 23 this is not the same place. Not to say they aren't trying but it's just not the same. They are operating on a limited and disappointing menu. If this was any other restaurant I'd give 2, maybe 3 stars. But I know how good Taverna was and hope it gets there again. I was looking forward to the caprese salad and the meatballs from the starter menu. And I very much miss the duck ragu pasta. Instead the menu has only 3 pasta dishes, burgers, pizza and salads. I ordered clam and Italian sausage linguini that was bland and watery. The husband got the gnocchi and the sauce was truly cheesy-delicious but it was described with black truffle and sausage, neither of which were in the dish. We ordered fritto misto to start and it came out overcooked and rubbery. Cocktail menu used to be a highlight. Now it's just standard drinks. I went off-book and ordered a bourbon sour that didn't disappoint. We've been returning to Taverna year after year. I truly hope everyone recovers and the wonderful flavors and dishes return. read more

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Came in for an after dinner bottle of wine... the Chianti was a perfect fit for our relaxing change of venue. The bar area was an open concept however had a small restaurant feel. read more

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Went to dinner at Taverna during our annual trip to Maui. Food was still good but portion sizes were small and service isn't what it used to be. Was also shocked that they no longer had Italian food on the menu. read more

We went for happy hour and I'm bummed I didn't take pics but wow! We had appetizers. Ahi Poke was one of my picks and the bartender suggested another Ahi dish, encrusted with panko, I don't remember the name, but spot on. It was delicious. The Fritto Misto was perfect and the Truffle Fries were very good. Not too overpowering on the truffle. My favorite was the Caprese, the buffalo mozzarella takes this dish to whole other level. Super pleasant and a great vibe! read more

Food- 3.5 Service-1 Ambiance-4 My husband and I went here twice while we were on our honeymoon in Maui. The first time we went, the food was the star. We ordered a margarita pizza and pasta carbonara. The pizza was really good. The carbonara was sub par--I've had quite a few bit of carbonaras in my time. The service was not great. Ashley W was our server and was pleasant the first time, but not getting the warm and fuzzies especially since I told her we were on our honeymoon. The second time we went there, we got the margarita pizza- still a solid choice and we tried the penne pasta with veggies, this was underwhelming. For service this time we got the same server. She seemed to be a little short with us and was more cold this time. We honestly got better service from the gentleman that filled our water glasses. I would recommend coming here for happy hour and sitting at the bar. read more

This was my third visit to Taverna and sadly will be my last. Our server mentioned there was a change in ownership this past year and the quality has declined noticeably. The food was just so-so, and for the price it was not worth it. I'm sad because this used to be one of our staples on Maui. read more

This restaurant surprised me. It is very large with an Italian slanted menu. We were seated quickly and our busboy came over and introduced himself. Our server was Gustavo and took our drink order. All of our questions were answered. We started with the Caesar salad which was fresh and good. I had the parpadelle with duck confit. It was amazing. My husband had the gnocchi. It was creamy and good, but it was too big a portion and didn't have a specific protein. For dessert, we had the flourless chocolate cake. The first couple of bites were like eating a fine pot de crème. It was my husband's birthday and they treated us like royalty. This is the kind of customer service that brings people back. The only real negative is the park I g. There aren't any spots near the entrance for people who can't walk up the hill. A nice lace to dine. read more

Walked into Taverna expecting a wine pour, got a lesson in limbo instead. They mark the glass like it's a height requirement at an amusement park, but the pour decides to play limbo and stops way too soon. How low can you go, Taverna? Feeling adventurous, I decide to tango with a corn bread cocktail. Rookie mistake. It tasted like I accidentally took a sip from a peanut butter jar - smooth move, Taverna . Service was on a speed date. Ordered a pre-dinner drink, and the waiter vanished for 20 minutes. No cocktails, just a speedy return to take orders, as if my drink order was on a coffee break. Did they think I developed the ability to hydrate through osmosis? Despite the pour shenanigans, the corny cocktail, and the disappearing waiter act, the food deserves a round of applause. It's like the reliable friend in this comedy of errors - always there when you need it, no limbo involved. read more

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What a surprise! This is now our new favorite restaurant in Maui. I had the Carbonara, which was AMAZING! My husband had the bolognese, which he said was really good too. Everything was delicious and the quantities were generous. We also found the outdoor seating to be very kid-friendly. My kids had the pasta with marinara sauce and finished off with an ice cream sandwich. The ambience was beautiful and laid back. We will definitely be back! read more

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Taverna's has changed their menu. We used to love this place. They are an Italian restaurant with no Italian food on the menu now. No pasta. No bolognese. NO LASAGNA! Service was ok, but not worth showing up for with the new menu. read more

Matt took on all the stress and took care of everything. Alana was so helpful and attentive. I'm so happy we chose this beautiful space to celebrate. Everything was perfect. Thank you Noah for everything. read more

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It's a mixed bag on this review. Our waiter seemed to be new; he initially told us the specials when we sat down but I didn't hear him clearly. When he returned, I asked if he could repeat them. Problem was there were two fish specials and my wife and I heard three different fish options. Drinks....he's never heard of a Negroni and asked me to spell it. Food....my wife's pizza was delicious. Thin crust, buffalo mozzarella, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. My gnocchi was rather salty and ok. It's always been one of our favorite stops for dinner. I'm sure we will be back; location makes it a sure bet. read more

By far the best place I've eaten on Maui Food was absolutely delicious. started out with the fresh clams, and fresh caught local sashimi Tray. And my main course was the ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was cooked to perfection and exceeded all my expectations. I will definitely be going back here and highly recommend it. Not to mention the ambience is just off the charts. read more

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Most amazing gnocchi I've ever had. Ambiance- great! Sat overlooking the golf course Service - wasn't bad at first. Server was very friendly. Poured our wine every time our glasses were getting low. Unfortunately the table was not very sturdy. The wine bottle was on the edge after a pour and slid off when the table bumped. The bottle was about a third full and broke. The host and server were apologetic and said, "at least it wasn't too full." They left it at that. No offer to reduce the bottle price, no offer of a glass from the bar, nothing. Service has become old school. Price - considered $$ but I would put it closer to $$$. House wine bottle starts just over $50. Entries were average $40, with sides extra. I'm guessing for dinner and cocktails, around $200-250 for two people. read more

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Absolutely delicious! We ordered Lasagna Carbonara pasta Pasta with short rib ragout Pizza Examples each one.. delicious and reasonable prices. Service was fantastic. Parking is great! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant located overlooking the stunning Kapulua golf course which I had high hopes for. The food was great but the service was lackluster and slow. It took about 10 minutes for our waiter to greet us and by that time we already had our order figured out. We had a salad, margherita pizza, and brussels sprouts for the apps, which all came out in a timely manner. I thought the pizza was tasty and the brussels were the highlight. We also ordered the carbonara and gnocchi to share. Now I am not exaggerating when I say it took over 30 minutes for the pastas to arrive. We were wondering when the rest of our food was going to come out and our waiter did not check up on us. We had to flag one of the bussers to refill our empty water glasses. Not sure if they are understaffed, but I was displeased with the lack of attentiveness here. Although the food was tasty, I wish they had better service and they would have easily received 5 stars. read more

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The view of the restaurant are very impressed us because you have a huge view to the golf area I like the food pretty much. It was a really good Borger, fresh and crispy!! The service was also good. The guy was very fast and about the menu. Five stars review definitely read more

We had the complete opposite experience than Brent's review of 23hrs before ours. Service was extemporary from the minute we reached the hostess stand and throughout our meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails (Liquid Assets & Old Fashion [made with Angel's Envy]), warm/fresh Ciabatta bread with olive oil & sea salt and Lasagna which more than fed the two of us. The Lasagna style is from Capri Italy made with bolognese & bechemal cheese. We were so full that there was no room left for dessert. The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was very inviting. Doors to the patio were open to enjoy the fresh air and a view of the evergreens in the distance. As night fell tiki torches were lit and the strung lights glowed. We certainly go back again. read more

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This is a difficult set of conditions to review. First the food, well, it's always good and I think Taverna goes out of their way to try to accomodate any special requests. Today it was excellent. The facility is also always excellent; clean, nice views, and pleasent conditions. Where the problem is lies is this; for instance they advertised that today there would be an Easter Buffet. There wasn't. If you are going to advertise any such observance, see that it occurs, or else don't advertise it. Even when they confirme my reservation they still did not advise me of the change in fare. Had I known, I would have gone elsewhere. I'll go back. Like I said, the food is always good and the sevice is too, but I will not ever go there again on a special occasion - its just not worthy of the cost. Today, a bottle of wine, fish n chips and a fish sandwich, $330.00 read more

We had a welcome party for 70 on their outside patio. Drinks were great and food was tasty. It worked out so well!

Terrible food and service. Dont go here even if it's the only place you are able to reserve.