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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1206 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 477-1001
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Raymundo Rueda
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Parking details
    AMLI garage 2hr max. validation available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Taverna in Downtown Austin offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests enjoy the "excellent flavors" and lively atmosphere, perfect for pre-show dinners. The attentive staff, especially servers like Charles, ensure a memorable visit. The location's "cool vibe" makes it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,206 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was fantastic, Food was delicious! Great ambiance.

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  2. Yung

    Austin

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, nice music, and not too noisy.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going here. It was before a concert at ACL. Perfect food and location.

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  4. Gina

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not good. Waitress had an attitude from the moment she came to the table and her “helper” had horrible body odor. The food was decent but nothing to write home about. The lounge seating was ok but the temperature was entirely too warm and when we asked our waitress to adjust the temp, she basically said “sorry but this is just how it is in here”.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation and were seated at our table immediately. Our server Diana gave us wonderful recommendations for the lobster ravioli and Nutella and Red Velvet cheesecake. One of our favorite date night restaurants!

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  6. Estelle

    VIP

    Charlotte

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner exceeded my expectations. Everything was 5 star. Our filet was cooked to perfection. The salads were perfect. Our desserts were pistachio tiramisu, and expresso creme brulee what were unique and delicious. The bead was crispy. I saw the great detail to setting up the tables, polishing the glasses and inspecting them with a light. Professional to a tee. It was our anniversary, and they treated us for our special day. This was the most perfect restaurant I've ever attended. WoW!!!

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  7. Ericka

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rico made our dining experience an exceptional. The food was fresh and fantastic. This location in Austin has such a cool vibe. The music was just the right volume and the staff were extremely attentive. We will definitely return.

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  8. andrea

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    it was good we got served the wrong thing but it was okay. service was good , only down side was they charged my card more including tip but i left cash so im a little iffy about that

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  9. Connie

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta is to die for. Excellent flavors and so yummy. I will be back

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  10. Samuel

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food service could be a little better but was still good. Ambience of the the place is perfect for a date night or a going out with your friends if your feeling something calm

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Taverna - Downtown Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1206 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Taverna - Downtown Austin

258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    AMLI garage 2hr max. validation available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raymundo Rueda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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