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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1203 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 1,203 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Downtown Austin offers "outstanding short rib gnocchi" and a "phenomenal" pizza, making it a favorite for brunch and pre-concert meals at ACL Live. While some diners noted inconsistent service and ambience, many praised the "amazing" food, "exceptional service," and "great atmosphere," ensuring a delightful dining experience.

1,203 Reviews

  1. Gina

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Estelle

    VIP

    Charlotte

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Ericka

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. andrea

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Connie

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  7. Samuel

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  8. Shawn

    Houston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I don’t know if it was Valentine’s Day but our server did not give a care in the world to ask us for drinks or see how we are doing or at the end of the night a dessert menu. Been here multiple times with friends and this was the most disappointing experience I’ve had and it was our wedding anniversary night which I had previously told her. Just a big let down. Thank god for late night pizza to satisfy us.

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  9. Michael

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Main course pizza was cold. Fruit flys were everywhere. Food, wine and service were good.

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  10. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely recommend this restaurant. Nice walk from hotel

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 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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