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    Taverna Rossa

    4.2 (662 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    TAVERNA ROSSA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Live music

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    A cricket in my salad!
    Jennifer E.

    I was enjoying my salad and I looked down and there was a cricket in my salad. The server, who was amazing, came over and took my salad. The manager, male, came over and asked if I wanted another salad and said obviously we won't charge you. I said absolutely not and he walked off. My husband went and talked to him and the female manager came over and comped our food. Everyone was WONDERFUL, besides him! We wanted to pay for our drinks because those were great and we wanted to tip our server. We love this place. Come here often. It's sad that their compensation for finding an insect in their food is giving you the same item or saying "we will obviously comp it." Anyways, check your salad. They served my husband the same salad mix moments after this happened.... Umm no thanks!

    Linn P.

    Came here and it happened to be happy hour. Our server was very sweet. I got the pretzel and queso dip. The pretzel was on the harder overcooked side, not soft and fluffy. The queso was very good though. The pizza on happy hr is a good deal and it was delicious. I got a mocktail and it was delicious. Would come back here for happy hr again!

    Maria M.

    This place gets five stars for the Monte Cristo Pizza alone...absolutely phenomenal!! Please never take it off your menu. lol The service and overall vibe are great, too, which makes it one of our go-to brunch spots. We do tend to avoid it when there's live music, only because the sound really bounces around inside and gets a bit too loud to enjoy a conversation. That said, it never stops us from coming back for our favorites. The Monte Cristo is always a must, but we've tried a few other pizzas as well and have never had a bad meal here. Consistently delicious food, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere...can't ask for much more.

    Caesar salad, Pepsi
    Kaysha K.

    Came here on a whim for lunch after an appointment in Southlake, and I'm so happy I did! There is ample seating both inside and outside, I recommend the patio if it's a nice day like today. I ordered the lunch special, which includes an individual pizza, salad and fountain drink, which was perfect for a midday meal. I decided to stick with classics, Caesar salad and queen Margherita pizza. Both were good, however, I'd like to be more adventurous next time, (especially after trying the ranch dressing, i definitely want to try that on a salad next). Service was some of the most attentive and kind I've had in a long time! My server, Krissy P and the others were NEXT level, I would come back just for that! I really appreciate it because sometimes eating alone can have servers not be so attentive towards you...the staff here made me feel very 'seen' and welcomed, plus they seemed like they enjoy their work place. My drink was never empty, my food arrived quickly and I was not rushed at all. I would love to come back and bring some friends with me, there's something on the menu for everyone!

    Becca S.

    It has been a while, but in the past I have enjoyed their crunchy thin crust pizzas. My last visit must have been an off day. I was shopping in the area and stopped in after the lunch rush. The restaurant was mostly empty. My waitress Chisholm, was very nice. However, the pizza was a bit disappointing. The toppings were skimpy and the crust was whimpy. It was crunchy on the perimeter but floppy everywhere else. Also there was so much flour on the bottom of it that I ended up a powdery mess, and it really affected the flavor.

    Lauren H.

    Came here after the Carol of Lights in Grapevine. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. We ordered the deviled eggs and the margherita and both were so yummy. Our server was also very accommodating. I asked for a cup of hot water to warm up a bottle for my baby and she happily obliged.

    Margharita Pizza
    Karisa A.

    Decent pizza, but nothing spectacular! Ambiance & Service: Stopped by late on a Friday--no wait. Spacious and comfortable inside, with a cozy fireplace. Service was friendly and quick! Food: - Margherita Pizza: Thin, cracker-like crust was nice, but the tomato sauce lacked flavor. Could've used more mozzarella, but the garlic was a nice touch. TL;DR: Cozy spot with friendly service. Pizza was just okay--good crust but lacked flavor.

    Pink pig pizza
    Amy W.

    This place started out seriously bad at lunch. No hostess, no instructions, just us and another large party awkwardly loitering at the hostess stand. We waited... and waited... and then waited some more. I even tried the universal 'I'm lost in IKEA' move of waving someone down--still nothing. Eventually, I took matters into my own hands and marched through the dining room to demand assistance. A staffer confidently said, 'No way you've been waiting 10 minutes.' Sir, yes, we absolutely were. Finally, we got a table and, thank goodness, we scored Ivan as our waiter. Ivan deserves a raise, a promotion, and maybe even a statue in his honor. He was fast, attentive, and made sure we had waters, refills, and everything else. Basically, he salvaged this experience. We ordered the lunch special--an incredible deal at $13 for a salad, pizza, and drink. Hubby went for the Thanksgiving Pizza Pie, and I braved the Pink Piggy, which had just the right kick of spice. Even the salads were better than expected. Without Ivan, this would've been a total dumpster fire of an experience, but thanks to him, it's a solid thumbs-up. Pro tip: request Ivan, and maybe pray the hostess doesn't call out sick that day!

    Mushroom - top right Devil eggs- top left Meatballs- bottom
    Annabeth T.

    This place gives- American twist on Italian- in a good way! The food was so delish! We ordered a few appetizers- meatballs, buffalo shrimp, deviled eggs and mushrooms. All the food was yummy. My coworkers ordered the lunch special, you get a personal pizza and salad! I got the tomato basil soup and it was very good. We sat outside so I didn't get a good view of the inside but it was nice atmosphere on the patio. They had fans to help circulate the air. Our server was very attentive and continued to fill our water when we ran low. I will be going back again!

    Meatball Sandwich
    Dalia D.

    We only waited 15 mins for our table. Our server was a sweet heart. I would say get the cheesy bread ONLY if you have more than 4 (fully) grown people. They serve 3 long slices of bread! I highly recommend the meatball Sandwich. The meatballs were perfectly seasoned with rosemary. It was HUGE. Enough for two people possibly.

    Half bees knees pizza, half bbq chicken (i think)
    Jess M.

    I have the sneaking suspicion that management has recently changed. We came a little before 2pm and were seated to a mostly empty dining room. No one noticed us (I would go as far to say they were actively avoiding eye contact with us), so we sat for 15 minutes before leaving unserved. Super glad we made the 40 minute trip for nothing! Please don't waste your own time coming here - they clearly no longer care.

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    2 years ago

    Wanted some pizza and it was wonderful!!! The service and the pizza is always tasty... it was an amazing day to sit outside as well

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    Those pizza rolls are AMAZING!! I like them even more than the pizza! Great every single time

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    Best pizza in the area. Great place to go for drinks as well. Great service, good atmosphere

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    2 years ago

    Delicious. We keep coming back again and again. Great bourbon selection too. Kids and family love it.

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    Wonderful food and great service! The staff was very friendly and answered all my questions regarding the menu.

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    Great restaurant! Service is always good excellent beer choices. Use Yelp to get in wait line!

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    Amazing place to eat!! Love the food the service and just the ambiance. Every time we go it's always amazing!

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    Ask the Community - Taverna Rossa

    Can you order the personal pan build your own pizza anytime or just during happy hour?

    Yes.

    Gluten free options?

    They do have a gluten-free option for their pizzas. It’s made with cauliflower if I’m not mistaken. I’m not sensitive to gluten but I’ve had it a few times and found it to be very tasty!

    Can this place accomodate a large party of say 15-20?

    Yes they can it's plenty of space I would recommend calling ahead. I have had plenty of team outings around that size here.

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