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Taverna - Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5
4.5
1231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
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10:30 pm
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Parking details
    AMLI garage 2hr max. validation available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,231 people are saying

Taverna - Downtown Austin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna in Downtown Austin offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and attentive service." Diners rave about the "amazing pumpkin risotto and lasagna," and exceptional gluten-free options. Ideal for pre-show dining, it boasts a prime location and vibrant ambiance. Some guests experience slow service, but overall, it's a favorite spot.
1,231 Reviews

  1. mackenzie

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner. Had a dj that was super fun. Recommend for a fun dinner.

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  2. DalinaB VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jordan was fabulous! It was a busy prom night but my friend and I didn’t feel any lack of attention! The times everything perfectly, and were great about our gluten allergy! The food is amazing and the service was top notch! They really made our night!

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  3. Kris VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers Charles and Alyssa were outstanding - The Baci Room is the place to sit AND the food is always a good value - calamari the best !!

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  4. Gary

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for our reservation and were seated right away. The food was great and the service excellent. Excellent location in Austin’s 2nd St. District.

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  5. Cendy

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This biggest issue I had was the waiter kept giving us his opinion. When they were out of salmon, he returned to the table to inform my friend of the situation and recommended she have the gnocchi. I said, "Let's get her a menu and let her decide what she will have." He brought over a menu. She wanted a pasta with protein. I asked if shrimp could be added to a pasta dish. He said no, they were two separate dishes and then proceeded to give me his opinion again. I stopped him and stated, "I asked a question. I did not ask for your opinion." I would guestimate he gave us his opinion at least five times, unsolicited. That was a bit much and I was over it. The restaurant overall was very nice. The food was good with a good selection of menu items.

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  6. Whit

    Austin7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited over an hour, food never showed up other than some bread. Were told by waitress she was holding our order to let us relax. Suspect order was never submitted until we complained. Gave her five minutes to grab our order. She came back ten minutes later and said it wiild be another ten or fifteen minutes. We paid for bread and dinks and left. We really liked Taverna. Have been going there for years. Unfortunate that the service has deteriorated to this level.

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  7. sunjay

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Friendly staff and great food. Definitely will be going back next time in Austin.

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  8. Lenon

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation online. Sat at the bar and visited with the nice bartender. Great food and drinks before a show next-door at ACL. 

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  9. Jill VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a bug in the salad. I didn’t say anything because I was with my friend and didn’t want to ruin the meal. Food wasn’t good either - eggplant Parmesan was bad and tastes old and bready and penta was tasteless. Never going back

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  10. Jessica VIP

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! Our food was delicious and the service was outstanding!! Will return! Thank you!

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258 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W. 2nd Street and Lavaca Street
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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