Taverna
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 520-9933
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Cole Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm
Message from Taverna
Authentic Italian fare and contemporary cutting-edge Italian cuisine
- Spectacular food with no fuss
- Authentic Italian dishes
- Saturday and Sunday Brunch
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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 MoneyGlasses of wine are just $3 per glass every day until 5pm.
When to GoCheck 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 DrinkThe reasonably priced wine list emphasizes Italian vintages, with a good selection of bottles less than $40.
User Reviews for Taverna
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
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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