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Tavernetta Denver, Denver, CO
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Tavernetta Denver

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality.

Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.

Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cody Cheetham

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: This glam Union Station spot is where you go for elegant Italian fare, thanks to the award-winning team behind Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine. In a stunning dining room decked with colorful art and a centerpiece open kitchen, feast on refined housemade pastas like a ricotta gnudi with summer black truffle that earned the restaurant MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status. Bonus points for a cozy fireside lounge and outdoor patio, perfect for lingering over a Venetian spritz or glass of wine from the mainly-Italian list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 605-1889
  • Website
    http://www.tavernettadenver.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday the Italian way at Tavernetta. Join us on April 20th from 10 AM – 2 PM for a special three-course Italian-inspired brunch menu. Enhance your experience with specialty wine pours and delightful brunch cocktails. Gather your loved ones and make this Easter a deliciously memorable celebration.
    Easter Brunch Photo

  • Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's dinner reservation allows for 1 - 4 guests for inside dining. (For reservations of 5-8 guests please use the "Large Party Dinner Reservation" on this page). This reservation allows for dining within the following time frames of: 1-2 guests up to 2 hours 3-4 guests up to 2 hours and 30 minutes If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. For reservations larger than 10 guests, please contact our reservations team at reservations@tavernettadenver.com or by calling 720-605-1889.
    Dinner Reservation Photo

  • Happy Hour Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our authentic Italian à la carte Happy Hour menu in our lounge and bar top! Happy Hour is from 3-6 PM *Please note the dinner menu is available at 5 pm for happy hour reservations, as long as the allotted dining time frame is honored (2 hours for parties of up to 4 people). If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary.
    Happy Hour Reservation Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 414 people are saying

Tavernetta Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavernetta Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic food," "impeccable service," and an "amazing atmosphere." Guests rave about the lobster tagliatelle, duck, and desserts. The attentive staff ensures a special occasion feel. Some reviews mention high prices and occasional inconsistencies, but overall, it's a highly recommended spot for special celebrations.
414 Reviews

  1. Kara

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was SO delicious and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful!

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  2. Lisa VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Room was loud, and table was small…but the food and service shined. Very unique and creative presentations. It was a lovely evening.

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  3. Eugene VIP

    Denver73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding evening with excellent service and extensive menu. Good choices of specialty cocktails, wines, and wines by the glass. New primavera salad that was so full of variety and flavor. Locally sourced burrata was also beyond description. Suggest that pasta with lamb ragu be shared. Dessert choices may change from time to time but are so good and tempting. A truly delightful dining experience.

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  4. Kristen VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Loved the happy hour small plates and sharing to taste lots of options. Service was wonderful and attentive.

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  5. Marty

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the service and the food were fantastic. Highly recommend

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  6. greg

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was superb from the moment we walked in the door and continued through out the meal. No rush to order food before enjoying drinks while deciding what to eat. The staff answered all concerns and curiosity about the menu. Never ran out of water or had to fill my wine glass. The food was excellent. The manger stopped by at the end to ask how our experience was. This is basically what I told her and she thanked us for eating there.

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  7. Tammy

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, great food. The only issue was that we didn't realize the normal menu isn't available during happy hour.

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  8. Jackie

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but the service was really lacking. We sat for 15 minutes before someone came to talk to us and we were told our server was working a private event and would be right with us. There were 15 or so people walking around at times and we were hardly paid attention to. Felt like we missed out the experience of eating here because of the private event.

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  9. Ana

    Fayetteville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The table for four was uncomfortably small, leaving us feeling cramped throughout the meal. The pasta portions were disappointingly small and overpriced — we had to order additional dishes just to feel satisfied. I ordered the crab pasta, but the overwhelming lemon flavor completely masked the delicate crab. Overall, the restaurant feels excessively expensive for what it delivers. That said, the duck with beets was excellent, and the batida cocktail had great flavor — though unfortunately, it was mostly ice.

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  10. Erin

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hype is accurate! This was a fantastic dining experience. The food, the service, the atmosphere, all of it was outstanding.

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FAQs

Tavernetta Denver does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tavernetta Denver

1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.tavernettadenver.com/
  • Phone number
    (720) 605-1889
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
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