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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,213 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Downtown Austin is a vibrant spot known for its "best Italian food" and excellent service. Guests praise the "amazing brunch" and "authentic dishes," with standout choices like the branzino and "cacio e pepe." Though some mention noise and slow service, the "great location" and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice.

1,213 Reviews

  1. Varsha VIP

    Puerto Vallarta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at taverna. We sat on the outdoor patio which was completely covered. Ambiance and service were great! They have the best truffle fries!

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  2. Brooklyn

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Notable Brucetta and Margarita. Will be back soon for brunch!

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  3. Conley

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Mahi Mahi with shrimp special. Also had the tuna appetizer. Both were exceptional, we will be back as we have before....

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  4. letsgofire VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay but not memorable. They would not turn off the gigantic TV playing a golf simulator event despite no patrons wishing to watch this. A bit odd.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very good. Decent portion size. Server was pleasant and attentive. My drawback is the seating. We were sat along the wall opposite the bar-on the host stand side. 2 person tables. During most of the meal, those tables were sat, while all but one table in that portion of the place remained empty. It diminished my experience as the tables are so close that I could not only smell the perfume of the women beside me, but also her wine. Her companion gave a running commentary on the Oscar’s as he could see tv’s in the bar area. I didn’t make a reservation to experience any one of these, let alone all three. It is hard to have an enjoyable experience when we were left feeling like we were dining with people we did not know and did not invite.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch reservation for 2pm. Loved the specials for the day. Music was like a club which I didn’t initially like but I suppose it grew on me. Food was yum.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly, but very slow staff. Focaccia was not focaccia at all, but pizza crust. Still tasty , but mislabeled. The lemonade was too sour for children, who complained the noise level. It was deafening at times. . The eggs Benedict had dried up hollandaise sauce. The Caesar salad was attractively presented, but watery and unseasoned; the chicken on it was very leathery. The hamburger was average; nothing special. The Eggplant Parm was very good though. The pistachio taramisu tasted so strongly of coffee that the pistachio was lost. The apple pie was attractive, but the rum almost overpowered the apples. The bill was exorbitant, considering the quality of the food, noise level, and slow kitchen. Not recommended.

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  8. Debbie

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was fantastic, Food was delicious! Great ambiance.

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  9. Yung

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, nice music, and not too noisy.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going here. It was before a concert at ACL. Perfect food and location.

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Taverna - Downtown Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm The Baci Room Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm The Baci Room Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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