Taverna - Downtown Austin

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   Dan

   Austin

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We ordered the steak at an Italian food restaurant. MISTAKE It was ordered medium rare.....came out overly done. Was more like a small roast in taste and texture than a good steak. The chopped salad however was excellent. Service personnel were harried and stressed. They did remove the steak cost from our bill which was a very good gesture.
   

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   Irvin

   Houston

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   1 table dominated the noise level inside the restaurant making it unpleasant for most of the other patrons & definitely for us inavle to enjoy the food
   

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   Thomas

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Manager was good to add a spot for an extra guest. We appreciated the flexibility.
   

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   Ben

   Austin

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Server was great, food was delicious and the pistachio tiramisu ended the night perfectly
   

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   Paul

   Austin

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

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

   Food great, service attentive. Drinks a bit expensive.
   

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   Dr Grant

   VIP

   Dallas

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

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

   It was a nice spot to grab some good Italian flare food. The noise level was just barely too much for a casual conversation. While the waiter was very nice, I think he was new because he didn’t understand not to rush all of the courses. The wine selection was good and the food very tasty and well prepared. I had the gnocchi and would’ve preferred a potato base versus flour but again, still very good. My date enjoyed Her red fish and lobster and we both commented on how good the lobster tasted. Many times you can’t taste the flavor of the seafood or lobster can be bland and this was very high-quality.
   

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   Kathryn

   Austin

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

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

   I hadn't been to Taverna in several years and was happy to know they still do upscale Italian very well. I had a very good truffle and porcini risotto, which would've been perfect if the rice had been cooked just a bit longer. The wine selection is good, and the service was attentive and friendly. I didn't much care for the new decor, with cold, bright surfaces and harsh lighting. Still, it was a nice experience overall. Of course, it's very convenient to the ACL Live theaters and other downtown attractions.
   

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   Ronald

   VIP

   Central Texas

   90 reviews

   5.0

   90 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Wonderful atmosphere, service and food! Great location for dinner before ACL Live at the Moody theater, which is just across the street from the restaurant!
   

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   David

   Austin

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   The place is noisy and brightly lit, if you're looking for a low key spot, this is not it. The food is very good generally with some highlights and lowlights.. The short rib special was accompanied by a small pile of mashed potatoes, lightly steamed brussel sprouts and charred broccoli. Some of the potatoes were hidden under the rib, some were under the vegetables, odd.. That the broccoli was charred but not the sprouts was also odd and neither were seasoned.. Seemed like a poorly executed "special". Fortunately the rib was excellent, moist, well-seasoned, good portion. The service was good with some gaps.. the front waiter was attentive and informative without being intrusive. The food service was uneven, with multiple courses being delivered at the same time, salad, then a couple of minutes later the soup.. let the soup get cold while eating the salad? Decisions, decisions.. we ordered the focaccia with prosciutto but it arrived sans ham, the server offered to bring it on the side but we asked that the dish be served as originally intended so a few minutes later it was returned to us properly decorated.. The company was delightful and overall a very enjoyable experience. I will return but it's not a favorite place.
   

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    andres

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

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

    Lobster special was overcooked, but good service. French toast was great!
    

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