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Taverna, Bayview, ID

Taverna

4.8 (70)
$30 and under
Italian
34274 Lakeside Ave, Bayview, ID 83803

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
At Taverna, we bring the authentic flavors of Italy to the heart of Bayview. Our family-owned restaurant is dedicated to offering delicious Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Step into our cozy and welcoming space, where each dish is crafted to perfection. We use the freshest local ingredients to create mouthwatering pasta, wood-fired pizzas, succulent seafood, and hearty meat dishes that will transport you straight to Italy.

Our menu features a delightful array of Italian classics, each prepared with care and passion by our talented chef. Every meal is handcrafted with love and served with a smile, making you feel right at home.

Taverna is more than just a restaurant; it's a place where families and friends come together to create memories. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual dinner, our warm and friendly staff are here to make your dining experience unforgettable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ken Linares
  • Neighborhood
    Bayview
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 70 people are saying

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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Best Service

  • Idaho

    Good for groups

  • Idaho

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." The ambiance is charming, especially the outdoor patio. Menu highlights include "exceptional halibut" and "amazing cod special." Pizza night and Wednesday specials are crowd favorites. "Service is outstanding," with staff ensuring a memorable visit. Highly recommended for a return!
70 Reviews
  1. NANCY

    Idaho4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A small but attractive dining room. I loved the hostess area and the lumber looking ceiling. I thought the tables could have been arranged a little differently to give the restaurant a more intimate look. The server, Kristina, was excellent. Personable and knowledgeable. The pesto pistachio angel hair pasta was good but a little too heavy for me. The pizza was excellent. The crab cakes were good but too heavy also. Maybe a lighted batter or less frying would have given the crab more of a chance to excel.

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  2. Russell

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience dining at Taverna last night. The food was exemplary, the drinks were good and the service was outstanding. We dined outside on the patio and the weather was perfect. There was a large party inside and the sound volume was quite a bit louder. It was a nice drive from Coeur d'Alene and we will definitely be back.

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  3. Jackie

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experiencing was amazing, we were there for a birthday, and I only did the restaurant team make it extra special. It was something that we never expected. And the food was over the top delicious

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  4. Susan

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks, both our appetizer and dinner were amazing. our server was lovely!

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  5. stacey

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went twice in 10 days. The halibut is exceptional. The cod special also amazing. Pricing for appetizers are moderate to higher than normal. Meals are moderately priced. Ambiance, outside is nice but definitely need more umbrellas and misters for summer heat. Add a few round tables too. Hide the septic cover with a potted plant. Put the Adirondack chairs to grass area for more tables outside. Inside, shades on windows during evening dinner time. Light jazz music would be nice The menu is wonderful/ would love to see more protein based meals - less carbs on menu.

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  6. Katherine

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome, considering we came in early. I noticed a lot of the waitresses is standing around talking until about five 5:15 and then it seemed like they got a little busy, but our waiter didn’t come back to see how our drinks were and I flagged down one of the other girls that was putting out the oil and bread and she brought it back.

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  7. Matthew

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As noted before, a great addition to Bayview. The menu has gotten even better, service is great and Taverns has become “a place” for Bayview. Lots of groups, families and couples. The evening we were there, two large tables had arrived just before us (literally 20+ people in total). Nevertheless, our server (Brianna) handled us very well, making sure we were served as timely as possible, and we had a nice evening. The owner, Jason, stopped by several times as well. We had two pastas (shrimp pesto and a Thai preparation), both excellent, a ravioli appetizer (also excellent) and our drinks were also very good. We will continue to be regulars.

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  8. Mary

    Idaho23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza night at Taverna...what's not to like about that? We enjoyed the 1/2 price pizzas and the caesar salad. Our favorite is the Thai Chicken pizza with a close 2nd the Fungi or Charcuterie. Our waitress Jonnie was superb. Very attentive, she handled all of the tables efficiently. I'm glad we had a reservation!

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  9. Alice

    Idaho2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent pasta and the salad was fantastic! The dining area was packed!

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  10. Jeanna

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved a table for four at Taverna for a very expensive Mother's Day brunch ($50 per person). We were seated promptly upon our arrival and ordered each of the three courses. Two of us ordered coffee, and apparently, there was none prepared. Then one cup came out after ten minutes, and the second after another ten minutes! Who doesn't have coffee prepped for a brunch? From the beginning, the timing was off and extremely slow, even though the restaurant wasn't all that busy. It was 45 minutes before our first course was served, but despite the wait, everyone was pleased. The second course - eggs Benedict for some and what was supposed to be fresh tagliatelle with carbonara for me - was a major disappointment. The English muffins were so hard, I had to cut my mom's for her, while the other two struggled through theirs and one person only ate half of it because it was too hard. The tagliatelle was NOT their freshly made pasta that was promised - it was grocery store noodles! The sauce was extremely salty, and the egg included was not cooked enough, so even the egg white was still transparent. It was a HUGE disappointment. The final course - house-made cinnamon rolls - were so hard on the bottom that they had to be cut with a knife, and they came coated with a cream cheese sauce that looked more like thick gravy. Unattractive and messy. When I spend $285 on brunch for four, I truly expect it to be exceptional. This was far from it. I don't think I'll be back to Taverna or recommending that anyone else eat there anytime soon.

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Taverna is rated 4.8 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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34274 Lakeside Ave, Bayview, ID 83803

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bayview
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Linares
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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