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Taverna

3210 Armstrong Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 520-9933
Taverna
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Cole Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm

Message from Taverna

Taverna

Authentic Italian fare and contemporary cutting-edge Italian cuisine

  • Spectacular food with no fuss
  • Authentic Italian dishes
  • Saturday and Sunday Brunch

Taverna is a neighborhood restaurant offering both authentic Italian fare and contemporary cutting-edge Italian cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. A variety of exquisite Risottos such as Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil and Risotto di Mare, featuring a melange of fresh seafood, are served nightly.

"Top Ten Best New Restaurants of 2004" The Dallas Morning News.

"Taverna epitomizes new generation chic Italian bistros." The Dallas Morning News.

"In a city starved for Italian food prepared by Italians, Alberto Lombardi reigns. The pizzas were sublime, more sophisticated than the usual thick crusts slathered with tomato sauce. Pasta purses filled with Gorgonzola, pears, walnuts and arugula in a light cream sauce are worth ditching a diet for" D Magazine.

We hope you enjoy Taverna and Buon Appetito!

Paid advertisement by Taverna.

Editorial Review for Taverna – by J.P. Anderson

The Scene
Brown butcher paper on the tables and a buzzing, copper-accented open kitchen give this room a casual, energetic feel. Framed postcards and photographs adorn the pale stucco walls of the warmly lit space, in which high shelves of wine are displayed at a tiny bar and a few plush easy chairs make for an intimate lounge. A fashionable crowd of diners--many of them Italian--chat breezily at tables and spill out onto the outdoor patio.

The Food
Taverna's simple, rustic fare sings with fresh ingredients and clean flavors, from piping-hot pan-roasted shrimp antipasti to rosemary-kissed focaccia baked in a wood-burning oven. Pizzas are not to be missed, with a thin, crispy crust and simple toppings like smoky mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Risotto is a revelation of rich, firm-yet-tender Carnaroli rice finished with seafood, chicken or truffle oil and big shavings of Parmesan cheese. Panna cotta with raspberry coulis makes for a light, lovely dessert.

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Insider Tips

Save Money

Glasses of wine are just $3 per glass every day until 5pm.

When to Go

Check out Taverna's weekend brunch (11am-3pm), which features fluffy omelettes, a frittata of the day, and "breakfast pizza" with pears, cinnamon and whipped cream topping.

What to Drink

The reasonably priced wine list emphasizes Italian vintages, with a good selection of bottles less than $40.

User Reviews for Taverna

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/16/2008 Posted by jerbo007

Cool spot with good Italian food.Pizza was thin crust with fresh and unique toppings, very good with our wine. My recommendation is to go easy on the toppings or the crust will be wet in the middle. Small restaratunt so expect to wait but I think overall worth it. I will definatley go back. I do agree with the person below about the "snooty service" though. The bar tender was too cool to tend bar I guess.

Pros: Patio,Wine,Food,Atmosphere

Cons: Bar Service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/07/2008 Posted by Twinwillow

I love Taverna! The excellent food and hectic vibe reminds me of those really good neighborhood bistros in London, Paris and Rome. I eat here as often as I can. My good fortune to live close by really pays off when I visit Taverna. Alberto, keep up the good work!

Pros: Everything

Cons: none

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Editor's Review

Authentic Italian fare in warm, rustic surroundings draws a cosmopolitan crowd to this inviting Knox-Henderson spot.  See the full editorial review.

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Glasses of wine are just $3 per glass every day until 5pm.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • On the patio

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm
  • Fri 11am-12am
  • Sat 10am-12am
  • Sun 10am-10pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Pizza

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Group Dining
  • People Watching
  • Brunch
  • Date Spot
  • Outdoor Dining

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