Talavera

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   Tampa

   24 reviews

   1.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was super slow and only ok. Server rude. Incredibly expensive. Overall terrible.
   

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   Ping

   VIP

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 27 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The service is not up to the level of a good restaurant should be. Food is ok, but not great. Not recommend and not going back
   

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   James

   VIP

   Phoenix

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Christmas dinner Rose originally builded a multicourse meal but when we arrived, we discovered that the hotel has shifted to finding a buffet. If we knew it was a buffet we would never have booked. The food was good, and selections were extensive, but 500 bucks is a bit much to pay for a buffet. The server was very attentive, but when you get a service charge, you expect people to provide service by bringing your meal, etc., and that didn’t happen. We are local and love, Talavera, but we will never return for Christmas dinner.
   

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   James

   Charlotte

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything from the location of the resort and the restaurant within, to the ambience, to the service, to the food was outstanding! Would definitely recommend and we plan to visit again.
   

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   Ryan

   Denver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   A very disappointing experience. Food is below expectations considering hotel brand and price. Service was absent or bad. I will not go back and would never recommend.
   

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   Jessica

   VIP

   Southwest Florida

   34 reviews

   3.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful place with great staff and service. The food was disappointing. I’d go back for the view, but wouldn’t plan for another dinner.
   

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   Stephanie

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional in every way. Wonderful food (not your usual southwestern) and perfect ambiance. Outdoor table highly recommended, but you cannot go wrong here.
   

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   Val

   Phoenix

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lots of variety this year compared to last year. Every thing was well labeled and delicious. Deserts were awesome.
   

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   Clare

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   106 reviews

   5.0

   106 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Talavera is a special place for special occasions ! We were celebrating a first wedding anniversary and were seated overlooking the wonderful view of the setting sun. The menu was an interesting mix of Spanish and steakhouse and we chose two appetizers to share -steak tartare and pan con tomate. While we waited with our drinks we were brought an amazing amuse bouche and without requesting a lactose free one for me- such a thoughtful gesture. The amuse bouche and the appetizers all were mouthwatering and prepared us for the high level of cuisine to come. Afterwards three of us chose the paella and one the trout. The individual pan paellas came chock full of seafood with the requisite crispy rice at the bottom of the pan! The saffron broth over the trout was so flavorful and the fish well prepared , as were the innovative sides of grilled asparagus and patatas bravas. We felt like honored guests, as the service was attentive and respectful. As we were deciding whether to go on with dessert, they brought a charming special dessert treat of chocolate and cherry filled hearts for the happy couple. What a wonderful end to our special celebration. The gorgeous Spanish guitar music only added to the romance of the evening. We will be back for our next special occasion.
   

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    Christian "RIV"

    Phoenix

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great service and attention to details food was outstanding
    

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