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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1179 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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 10:00–15:00 The Baci Room Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri 16:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 The Baci Room Sat 11:00–02:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 477-1001
  • Website
    http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Raymundo Rueda
  • Location
    258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 1,179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Downtown Austin offers a "delicious" culinary experience complemented by a "hip and classy" atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "excellent" service provided by attentive staff and highlight standout dishes like homemade pasta and chocolate lava cake. While some mention noise and service inconsistencies, the vibrant ambiance and central location make it a popular choice.

1,179 Reviews

  1. Isabelle

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mateo was very personable and hilarious! We were celebrating two birthdays and he totally made our night! Will be coming back.

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  2. Keith

    VIP

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! We had a great experience.

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  3. karen

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had New Year’s Eve dinner. The food was amazing! The server was fantastic.

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  4. charo

    Austin

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner on NYE and the food, service was excellent as usual. Great for small or large groups.

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  5. TexasFoodLover

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner! Enjoyed the octopus and the branzino!

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  6. Matt

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taverna is one of our favorite downtown restaurants. We’ve eaten here for 10+yrs and it’s consistently very good food and great staff.

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  7. Dominic

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melissa is the best! The experience is always very nice and she is a great pet friend!

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  8. Cj

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza was cold when it came out. Server was missing for a bit. But everything was delicious overall. Noise was a bit loud. But I can’t fault that. It was in downtown Austin.

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  9. Kyle

    VIP

    Austin

    88 reviews

    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good experience, but they were understaffed. Our waiter was doing his best to compensate so that was a plus. This restaurant remains in rotation when going to ACL Live.

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  10. Jeannie

    VIP

    Austin

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for Christmas Eve dinner. The specials were delicious as were the regular menu options. They updated their menu, including the octopus dish but it was still delicious!

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Taverna - Downtown Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 The Baci Room Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri 16:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 The Baci Room Sat 11:00–02:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • 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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