We really enjoyed our dinner at Taverna. The food overall was tasty and well prepared, the pasta dishes were flavorful and thoughtfully done, and the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. The atmosphere is lovely and lively. It does get loud, but not to the point where conversation was difficult, which we appreciated. We were treated to a complimentary tiramisu for a birthday, which was a kind gesture and very much appreciated. That said, the dessert itself missed the mark, it was quite soggy and lacked the flavor you expect from a classic tiramisu. I'm mentioning this only because everything else was strong, and the contrast stood out. Overall, a great spot for a fun, energetic Italian dinner. We'd absolutely return, just likely try a different dessert next time. read more

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I've visited Taverna several times for brunch and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and overall experience, so I was excited to return for Mother's Day with my family. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing. First, I want to acknowledge our waitress, Stephanie, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional throughout the experience. The manager was also polite and did remove an item from the check, which was appreciated. However, there were several issues that made the experience difficult to enjoy. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer, and they arrived cold. After letting the staff know, another order was brought out, but unfortunately those were still cold as well. The biggest concern was the sanitation issue. We were seated in the covered patio area due to the rain, and there were multiple tiny flies/gnats around our table. My sister noticed them first, and later I unfortunately found one on my salad plate, which completely ruined my appetite. My mother did enjoy her meal, but my sister did not enjoy hers at all. She ordered a pasta dish with red sauce and felt it lacked flavor to the point she couldn't finish it. The wine was great, and the restaurant itself is still a very cute spot with a nice atmosphere, which is why I would consider returning in the future. Since I've had positive brunch experiences here before, I'm hoping this was just an off day due to the weather and patio conditions. Still, I felt it was important to leave honest feedback because the sanitation issue was hard to overlook. read more

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Came here for an early lunch on a Saturday. We weren't offered the complimentary bread with pesto olive oil that some reviewers mentioned receiving. We started with the Chef's Focaccia, which was served more like a thin pizza--unexpected, and not quite what I had in mind. The flavors were bold, though. As a vegetarian, the options felt a bit limited. Our server didn't mention the specials, but I noticed them on the board and ordered the gnocchi with asparagus and beetroot in a pumpkin cream sauce. It was unique, but not something I'd order again, the asparagus ended up overpowering the dish, and I couldn't really taste the pumpkin. We also ordered the lasagna, which was well enjoyed. At one point, a bug ended up in my water. I understand that can happen, but we were dining indoors, so it was a bit off-putting. read more

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Of all the restaurants I've been to, this is at the very bottom of my list. The ambiance and location are nice, but the food is terrible. The second we sat down we were greeted with water with floating particulates in it that we had to return. That was the first red flag. The Chicken Scarpariello was bland, and a poor cut of chicken full of rubbery skin and cartilage and covered in some sort of gravy. The fingerling potatoes were cold while the chicken was hot. The sausage was good, but I doubt they made that in house. The Eggplant Milanese was dripping an oil and the canned tomato sauce on the side did not make it any better. The salad on the side was wilted The Eggplant Parmesan was edible, but the pasta on the side was too acidic to eat. The Kale Salad that was started with was actually pretty good, but the the bread lacked flavor or salt. All of that for a $94 meal. Finally, the service was really sub par. The waiter seemed annoyed we sat down to have a meal. I hate leaving bad reviews, but there are so many great restaurants in Legacy West. You'll have a much better night in my opinion at North Italia across the street. read more

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Great lunch spot! Food was absolutely delicious! Our waiter was checking in consistently! Overall great spot to grab a bite with friends and loved ones! One of my favorite places to visit! read more

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Tried out this restaurant today with my husband and my mother in law. Inside and outside of the restaurant is beautifully designed. For drinks we got spritz which was pretty good but the Aperol flavor was a bit too strong. For food we got the chicken pesto pizza, the ravioli, and bolognese which in my opinion as far as quality were pretty average in taste and flavor. Service was not bad however I was a bit disappointed in lack of knowledge of our waitress on menu options as she was not able to provide recommendations for food and let us know everything on the menu is great. Other than overall the experience was not too bad. read more

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This place was a delight! We ducked in here for some reprieve yesterday while taking photos with Santa. My almost 3 year-old daughter and 14 month-old niece loved the chefs focaccia as did us adults. It was like a less rich and heavy version of pizza, but without sacrificing flavor. Helpful tip, the chef's focaccia goes really well with the sautéed spinach! We also ordered zucchini chips that were nothing short of amazing. We ended our meal with white chocolate bread pudding, which was so delicious. The ambience of this place is excellent, perfect for intimate dinners, small groups, special occasions, and girls brunch. read more

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Great vibes and customer service food is awesome busy place but not an issue, must try we definitely will be back read more

Taverna - Mushroom and black olive pizza - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

Had a Sunday Funday brunch with family here and we totally enjoyed it . Our server was super friendly and attentive (too bad didn't get her name). It was busy & lively. Had the focaccia and the burgers, sausage & hash and Nutella beignets...and everything was great. Oh almost forgot, the mimosas that used to be bottomless is $3 each now, still a steal! Didn't get to take more pictures as we were all enjoying our visit .Would come back here for sure... read more

Taverna - Wagyu burger, Sunday brunch special! Great taste & value . It's big so had to share the other half - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

Food was good. Really loved the focaccia they brought out for the table. Best part was the zucchini chips appetizer we got. None of that was left. Service was a little awkward as we basically had two servers who didn't seem to be communicating much so took a while to get some things. read more

Taverna - Carbonara ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

Okay so... This is a difficult one to review. I immediately want to give 5 stars due to the excellent customer service. Wish I could remember the guys name. Even while super busy, this guy was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and pretty quick despite the amount of people in the building. Now... The food.. To be completely honest.. It could've been a lot better. And I wish it wasn't as expensive, but it is what it is. Not to say it was bad, but I've had (just recently) another Italian place and maybe I'm comparing too much. I don't regret going but I doubt I'll be there again. If you do go however, get the taverna focaccia. Due to the service, variety, and location, I'll give it a 4. read more

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Came here for lunch with some friends yesterday and had a pleasant experience. Staff was very kind and patient with us while ordering. We started out with the zucchini chips and the tomato bruschetta. The bruschetta was kind of disappointing, as it didn't have that punch of cheese or tomato flavor and just felt like i was eating bread. The zucchini chips were very good tho and the dipping sauce is so addicting. For entrees, we all ordered different things. I got the ravioli marmeni, and a chefs focacia for the table. The raviolii was cooked well, but i couldn't taste very much cheese while it was being drowned in butter. It definitely did not look like what it did on the website but whatever. The focacia was more like a plain garlic cheese pizza, but the dough was very crispy and satisfying to eat. I also tried some of my friends Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, and the sauce tasted watered down. The tiramisu we got was almost like a tres leches, and was delicious. The place wasn't too busy, so it was nice to sit and talk. I'd probably get something else or just stick to the appetizers next time if i come back. read more

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If you're not starting your weekend with Taverna's mimosa specials, are you even living? We came for the brunch time patio weather - Legacy West people-watching is top-tier entertainment - and stayed for the $3 mimosas. But the food? Transportive. One bite of the fresh focaccia and pesto and we were suddenly overlooking the Italian coast. The burrata melts in your mouth, and don't even get me started on the Taverna Hash (perhaps more Texan than Italian, but we'll allow it!). Devin was the real MVP of our experience though. Intuitive doesn't even begin to cover it. Water refills appeared like clockwork, fresh pepper was offered at just the right moment, and somehow he read our minds before we even knew what we needed. Five-star service from a true pro. read more

Have been for lunch/dinner and it's good but went for brunch recently on the weekend and it was really good! We both enjoyed our food. They also have $3 mimosas on the weekend, if you drink. read more

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The ambience and location are prime. I had the Caesar salad and the octopus. They were very good. The gnocchi special was delicious. I'd go back. read more

This past Saturday night my SWAN (social woman's activity network) met here for dinner. The service was outstanding from beginning to end. We had bruschetta, zucchini, chips, and the chef's focaccia bread all were items that I would definitely order again. I myself had the eggplant Parmesan, and it was the best that I have ever had!! It's a wonderful open air restaurant, definitely look forward to going back again. read more

I've been meaning to make a trip to Taverna for a bit since I'm always in legacy West. I had an opportunity with my sons to go in this past weekend because we checked the menu and it stated on their online menu that they had the Cacio E Pepe dish made on the round pecorino cheese bowl. Unfortunately, when we arrived and requested the dish, they said they no longer make it, which was a complete disappointment. It is still on their online menu. My son's had a different pasta dish, and I had the gnocchi with short rib Ragu. We started out with the bruschetta and the bread and olive oil that they offer, which were both good. My sons enjoyed their dishes however I was not crazy about the gnocchi dish. It has a hint of something at the end that turned me off from the sauce. I had maybe five bites and packed it up. Our server was wonderful. Ambience was great. Food in my opinion was very average. read more

Taverna - Pasta dish - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The cleaning staff member with glasses and short hair needs additional training. She started cleaning my table while I was still sitting there, closing my check. As she wiped the table, she grumbled and mumbled about the crumbs from the pizza, saying "messy, messy" under her breath. About 15 minutes later, she tried to pass through and ended up pushing my daughter's friend out of her way. I understand the tables and chairs are quite close together, but that's not an appropriate way to move around guests. On a positive note: our server and food was great. read more

Went here on a Sunday for a quick lunch. The place was busy and we were able to be seated immediately. The $3 mimosas tasted $3 but they did have a few flavors to choose. However the glass wasn't even half full. So maybe they should charge $6 and give you a full proper pour. But the fresh bread was delicious with the pesto dipping sauce. I ordered the Burrata Caprese salad. This did not come with balsamic vinegar, why I am not sure. I definitely recommend asking for it on the side. Once my my balsamic arrived my salad was fresh, tasty and complete! I split a basket of the truffle fries with a friend. We were both happy with our choice. The service was a bit off, however the place was busy and the servers were kind. I Would go back and give it another try. What I did eat, was fresh and tasty. read more

Taverna - Burrata Caprese - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

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It's ok. Pretty overpriced and bland depending how you order. We have been here a few times now. The pizza is pretty good but the toppings slide completely off so it's really difficult to eat. The pastas are mediocre. The gnocchi with short rib is especially disappointing. I don't believe there's any short rib in it. It's completely overpriced. You're better off ordering a burger or chicken and waffles. Service is fine. The patio is a good spot but otherwise it's pretty cramped inside. read more

Excellent place for brunch, with at least 4-5 specials to choose from and one of the on Saturday 1/11 was Diablo shrimp on sourdough crostini's. The house bread is focaccia with a zesty pesto for dipping, it was very addictive. I ordered the Taverna hash with scrambled eggs instead of poached. It had peppers, onions, potatoes, and brisket. Amazing brunch! The best part is the $3 mimosas! read more

Taverna - Taverna Hash with scrambled eggs - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

Ryan is the best server at taverna. Ask for him. He makes the best drinks best service out of all the other servers.. honestly I only come here because I like Ryan and his customer service. I only eat here for that reason. read more

Taverna - Old fashioned with Woodford whiskey - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

I recently came here for Christmas Eve dinner. We had a reservation and it seems like that's the best way to go because every time I pass by this place it's always very busy. We started with drinks and focaccia. The focaccia is heavy on the Parmesan and was very flavorful but kind of wish I had some marinera to dip it in. It tastes like fancier cheesy bread. The margarita was delicious and they did not skimp on the alcohol so I felt like I got my money's worth. For dinner my husband got steak and I ordered the veal Marsala. While the Marsala was ok I kind of feel like it lacked some seasoning. The true standout was the chocolate lava cake. It's small so it can easily be enjoyed alone or shared if you're stuffed like we were by the end of the meal. I would come back here purely to enjoy dessert. Our server was nice and attentive. read more

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Had a great brunch at Taverna in Legacy West. My server Daniella was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. She made the experience feel welcoming and smooth. I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict and it was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The side greens were fresh and bright with a nice balance. The potato hash was a little dry so I asked for ketchup, but the peppers and onions in the mix added a great touch of flavor. Overall, really solid brunch spot with great service. I'll definitely be back. read more

Came here again to celebrate my anniversary with the husband. Taverna is located right on legacy west so there's plenty of parking but you may have to walk a bit. It was a bit busy but not extremely crazy- we had a reservation too. We did have to wait longer than we expected before anyone came to bring us water. We ordered a bottle of wine- pinot noir- we were happy with our choice. The place is very nice and romantic inside. The lighting dimmed and the set up/decorations are welcoming. We ordered the zucchini chips with the truffle aioli- chips were good- but the aioli was just mayo with no truffle flavor. Which was a disappointment because we love truffles. My husband ordered the mushroom risotto and it was delicious. So flavorful and perfect for cold weather temperatures. I had the cacio e pepe and the pasta was cooked perfectly and it was tasty and flavorful. Lastly for dessert we had an Italian old fashioned and I was surprised on how good it was made and strong which is the way I liked them!! Overall this is a great place to go with friends, dates and even with the family. Good food/good ambiance and decent service. read more

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Hubby and I stopped here for lunch. Moved to this area almost 7 years ago and have passed by several times saying we gotta stop here and try the food (because it always smells good walking by and always crowded in the evenings)! Well the time was now! Didn't know what to expect and I must say it exceeded our expectations! I've been looking for a good pasta dish and boy did I find it here. Paid a bit more than I would have liked, but it was worth it! I forgot to take a photo...next time! read more

Love love love the food and ambiance here!! The porcini and wild mushroom risotto is the best! The squash and zucchini chips are so so good. Bruschetta was just okay, they have great wine selection. And the cocktail options are great and so gorgeous. Ambiance is amazing! We had a great time here! read more

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Great food and atmosphere but Jared and Mario both provided rude and unprofessional service.

We had a wonderful lunch on the patio at Taverna today, and while the food was absolutely delicious--the mussels, the meatball appetizer, the salads, the wine--the true highlight of our experience was our server, Ryan. Ryan was everything you want in a great server: attentive without ever being overbearing, thoughtful, and somehow always one step ahead. He noticed details before we even mentioned them and anticipated our needs with this effortless kind of ease. When I commented on how incredible the mussels' sauce was, he didn't just smile and move on--he brought the remaining sauce packaged to-go, along with fresh bread so we could enjoy it again at home. That small gesture summed up the whole experience: above and beyond in the best way. We were truly impressed by him. Ryan made an already delicious meal feel special, and he's the kind of person who makes you want to come back. Highly, highly recommend requesting him if you dine at Taverna. read more

If you are a garlic lover try the rigatoni all Norma. This is a vegetarian dish with eggplant and aged ricotta. The sauce was robust and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. The garlic however was overpowering for me. I think if you love garlic, then this is your dish. I also tried the burrata caprese which was fresh and addicting. It was so good that I tried to recreate the next day. (Successfully). The zucchini chips with truffle aioli were thin and crispy. Also addicting. I will not be trying to make these-I know my limits! Overall a mouth watering experience. read more

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Ravioli and the Scampi were amazing, pagli e fieni is any mushroom lovers dream pasta, and the meat dishes were so tender. Will be returning. read more

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The aperol spritz 11/10! Sooo yummy! The atmosphere was calm, and we had a booth by the sidewalk. Service was awesome and attentive. We got the Filetto Di Manzo and Eggplant Parm. We went there for our anniversary and will definitely be back, especially to have some more drinks! read more

Taverna - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

I LOVED it here. Our server was Moses and was so kind and attentive. Read and explained the specials and also told us about other dishes and made recommendations. I ordered the Bolognese and it was delicious. The meat sauce was perfect. We sat out in the patio area and the weather was nice but they still had fans on so that was even better. We were there for a birthday dinner and the waiter sang HBD in Italian. Super great singer btw. I would definitely come back to try something else. Everyone loved their food. read more

Taverna - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food and service is mediocre. The dishes honestly feel underwhelming considering this is supposed to be a little bit more upscale. The environment and location is nice, but I'd rather go to a more traditional Italian place for better quality. read more

Taverna - Gnocchi with ribs, ravioli, Margherita pizza with chicken - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

service is great, environment is ok, the food however needs seasoning. the ñoquis were dry and no flavor, not even salt. And the eggplant the same. needs more seasoning. Im a person who doesn't add much salt to the food either. so for me to say it need it salt, it's because it did. I'm Argentinian and the food was missing so much flavor. Hope they read this review and add more flavor to the food. read more

Taverna - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

This is the kind of place where you want to order a ton of food and share. Everything we ordered was so delicious! They have fun cocktails to start out with, a great ambiance with an indoor/outdoor type feel but in the AC (enclosed and necessary). I could spend a lot of time here, and it's in a great walkable location. Lasagna was probably our favorite and our least favorite were the meatballs. read more

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We had the absolute best time on our first visit here. It started when we entered the door and was greeted by a young man in a nice suit and tie combo with a pleasant welcome. The reason that was so important was we ended up there after a negative experience at a restaurant across the street. Then we had the pleasure of meeting Ella (server) who recommended the best dishes and drinks. Thank you again and we'll be back for sure! read more

delicious food. can't seem to say anything negative about this place. must try the paglia e fieno read more

Taverna - Chopped Salad, Paglia E Fieno, and a Salamino Pizza no grape tomatoes. - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

Great customer service even on a crowded Friday night. Our server had quick recommendations on the wine, and prices were not too bad by the glass and bottle. Almost my whole table ordered the Margherita pizzas!! read more

Taverna - Pizza Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I had reservations for 7pm. I walk in at 7 and we didn't get seated till 7:30. What's the point of a reservation????? Now that we finally got seated, the waitress only address my girlfriend and I was going to order us a bottle of wine. But she never asked what I wanted. She brought 2 waters and left and still hasn't even looked at me. I asked for the burger and the only thing diffrent is I said no tomato. Then the burger comes and there's a tomato thicker than the patty! My girlfriend is gluten free. Our waitress was told this and she still brought bread and put it right infront of her. I can not believe how bad our experience was. read more