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Tavernetta Denver, Denver, CO
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Tavernetta Denver

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 96 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Hot spot
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality.

Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.

Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cody Cheetham

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: This glam Union Station spot is where you go for elegant Italian fare, thanks to the award-winning team behind Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine. In a stunning dining room decked with colourful art and a centrepiece open kitchen, feast on refined housemade pastas like a ricotta gnudi with summer black truffle that earned the restaurant MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status. Bonus points for a cosy fireside lounge and outdoor patio, perfect for lingering over a Venetian spritz or glass of wine from the mainly-Italian list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (720) 605-1889
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross Street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's dinner reservation allows for 1 - 4 guests for inside dining. (For reservations of 5-8 guests please use the "Large Party Dinner Reservation" on this page). This reservation allows for dining within the following time frames of: 1-2 guests up to 2 hours 3-4 guests up to 2 hours and 30 minutes If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. For reservations larger than 10 guests, please contact our reservations team at reservations@tavernettadenver.com or by calling 720-605-1889.
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  • Happy Hour Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our authentic Italian à la carte Happy Hour menu in our lounge and bar top! Happy Hour is from 3-6 PM *Please note the dinner menu is available at 5 pm for happy hour reservations, as long as the allotted dining time frame is honored (2 hours for parties of up to 4 people). If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary.
    Happy Hour Reservation photo
  • Large Party Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's large party dinner reservation allows for 5-10 guests dining inside and allows for a 2.5 hours dining experience. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. Please note policies and compliance are for the safety of our guests and our team members to ensure proper sanitation between guest visits.
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What 341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavernetta Denver offers an "exceptional experience" with a warm atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "world-class" pasta and seafood dishes, complemented by an "extensive wine list." Guests appreciate the knowledgeable staff, particularly the "phenomenal" sommelier, and the attentive service. A must-visit for authentic Italian cuisine in Denver!
341 Reviews
  1. Stacia

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great service and attentive service. Great atmosphere. I wish I could come more often. It is so nice to see a restaurant that truly cares about your experience.

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  2. Jenny

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! We started with burrata, focaccia, carpaccio, and insalata misto. I was surprised to love the salad like I did! Then we split the pasta al forno, radiatore, and tagliatelle. The table was split on which was best! Finally the hazelnut chocolate cake which also surprised me with how much I loved it! Service was great, as always. Love this place!

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  3. Hilary

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tavernetta is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food and amazing service. Our water glasses were never empty, and our server made sure to double check dietary restrictions with us and confirm with the kitchen to ensure we were well taken care of. I will definitely be going back!

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  4. Jacob

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came here to celebrate her birthday yesterday! The food and ambiance was fantastic. Everything you could want in a dinner for a special occasion. The restaurant was a little louder than I was expecting, but it was lively and had a lot of fun energy around the guests.

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  5. Gregory

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always an incredible meal at Tavernetta. Went in for a snowy Monday dinner and had a cocktail each, split an app, and two plates of pasta. A light dinner but perfect, and what we were looking for. One of the pastas could’ve benefited from another 5-10s, but with fresh pasta, who cares. Delicious!

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  6. Susan

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Spectacular service and inspired, delicious food Four of us dined at Tavernetta and shared everything, Everything was delectable, and here are a few of our favorites. The ravioli - melted in your mouth Pasta al forno - was gnocchi baked with several different cheese, a treat that was both light and had substance Bronzino - beautifully presented and cooked perfectly The service was sooo good - wait staff described dishes with complete food and preparation knowedge, and steered us to the right number of dishes to order. All the servers were gracious, personable, and always available without hovering. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Tyler

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. The food was everything we thought it would be, and the service was beyond expectations. Our server, Nick, CRUSHED it. So good ag his job.

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  8. Julie

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC EVERYTHING! The service was amazing, they decanted our wine for us and our wine and water were never empty. Our table was always cleared, cleaned and reset. The food was so delicious, we did the coursed meal for Valentines and it came out at the perfect pace, it was chef’s kiss.

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  9. Ian

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the valentines prix fixe. Food tasted good overall, but at over $400 for two people (4 very small courses and 3 glasses of wine) I can’t say it’s a good value. Service was decent if not particularly attentive. Felt rushed out of the restaurant as soon as we had finished our plates and there was an extra service charge tacked onto the bill that I couldn’t find any mention of on the website or our reservation. Just build fair wages into the cost of the food, don’t surprise your customer when the check comes.

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  10. Peter

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Valentine’s Day dinner - tables were way to close to one another and the waiter was touching our table and inches away from our drinks while talking to other patrons. Rushed our meal, and gave us the check while we were halfway through dessert. I’ve been to the restaurant 10+ times and have always been impressed but this seriously missed the mark.

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FAQs

Tavernetta Denver does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 96 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavernetta Denver

1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross Street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (720) 605-1889
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
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