Taverna Costale

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1. LK

   LeighK

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first visit to Taverna Coastal exceeded everyones expectations. Service was on point from start to finish with our very knowledgable waiter,Alexander. The menu was extraordinary with every dish a special delight. I can honestly say there is no better restaurant in the Tampa Bay Area. From the Octopus appetizer to the Pistachio pie everything was incredible!

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food is amazing!!! Pasta is delicious, we also had the bone marrow app which is *chef kiss*. Would recommend and we'll absolutely be back.

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3. d

   derfaroo

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful lunch! The lobster/shrimp roll is outstanding and the lemoncello cake is sinfully good. Service was excellent. Staff friendly and welcoming. Glad they offer valet parking. Great experience

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4. LI

   LISAM

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and ambience. A little pricy but you get what you pay for

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a beautiful early dinner with some of my favorite people! We had made a reservation earlier in the day and the check in and seating was smooth; our server, I believe his name was Nick, was amazing! Very knowledgeable, thoughtful with his suggestions and exceedingly kind- I would go back just to see what he recommends! The food was unparalleled. I had the black truffle and Parmesan pasta, while my familiars had the swordfish, and the rigatoni bolognese. All three dishes were show stopping. One tip: for an app, get the focaccia bread with the Mediterranean salad- it’ll set you up perfectly! I will be making this restaurant one of my main go tos. With everyone and anyone I wish to impress and have a good time with!

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6. AL

   AthenaL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Best brunch I have had in a long time! The food was amazing and the price is a great value

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   Tortellini

   Tampa

   70 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Went for brunch. Sat outside but inside looks very nice. Some unique dishes. Food was very good. Our server did a great job.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 25, 2023

   overall1food5service1ambience1

   This was supposed to be a special night for my wife and I. Instead we waited for a booth the hostess offered us. Then Said the section would be overloaded and placed is at a table by the back door. Then we watched her place another party in the same booth. After thirty or so minutes our waited finally made his way over and was very aloof. Not very welcoming and almost shoved us out the door. I saw at least three managers in suits and no one even stopped by to ask how food or service was. The service took so long we missed our next reservation at the Saint. Will not be back here and do not recommend.

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9. RS

   RebeccaS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The staff was friendly and helpful from the Moment we were greeted by the hostess to the servers. Everyone was happy to be a part of this restaurant. They had informative menu recommendations. The food was amazing!

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10. S

    Sara

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant is beautiful. Our server Evan was knowledgeable, gave excellent menu recommendations and ensured we had a wonderful time.

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11. HJ

    HeatherJ

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nick was fantastic in suggesting dishes, bourbon and wine for our table. There was a little snag with one of our guests' steak being overcooked, and not only did Nick immediately take care of having the kitchen make a new one, but the manager brought a complimentary caesar salad, so our friend didn't have to sit with nothing to eat while the new steak was prepared. The food was fantastic, and we will definitely be back!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Atmosphere was great but the food wasn’t so much - very limited menu as well

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13. KG

    KathyG

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, drinks and service are amazing as always! That is why we keep on returning again and again!

    Taverna CostaleResponded on March 20, 2023Thank you for such a great review Kathy! We're happy to see you enjoyed everything and we can't wait to see you again!

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14. SD

    SusanD

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    The pizza is not pizza - it is focaccia with toppings. The wine bottle list is disappointing. Lots of CA, not italian. Two of my selections were out of stock and the "super" tuscan was not a super tuscan and grossly over priced. I spoke to the manager who told me they were out of stock due to the holiday? What holiday. I expressed that I doubted the St. Patty Day beer drinkers on the street was the reason they were out of stock. He claims to only be the manager and the issue lies with others. Too bad. There are lots of food options and restaurants with far better wine lists and less excuses.

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15. PH

    PamH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Outstanding food

    Taverna CostaleResponded on March 20, 2023Thanks for the great review Pam! We appreciate the feedback and we hope to see you back in soon!

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16. SB

    ScottB

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food excellent service we will be going back

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17. MJ

    MichelleJ

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great food and atmosphere. Drinks were slow all night.

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18. C

    Corinne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The food is fantastic. Our server, Jennifer was accommodating and helpful, yet a bit slow after we were seated. Once we were served our drinks, the meal moved along nicely. I very much recommend Taverna Costale if it fits within your price point.

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19. RD

    RiverDancer

    Charlotte

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Salmon was very good, cooked to perfection and served with potatoes in a light lemon tomato sauce. However, the “crispy” Brussels sprouts that came with it were completely soggy. The dressing on the Caesar salad was a bit heavy and the pumpernickel croutons were tiny and chewy instead of crunchy. The pizza is a thick crust, French bread style pizza. The toppings were tasty, but the bread to topping ratio was way too high. The wine list is short and not great. The setting is beautiful though.

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    Nate

    Tampa

    477 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    477 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Our first time. The octopus appetizer was delicious. The swordfish, branzino and rigatoni were fantastic. The salmon came out cool. It was resolved very quickly. Our server Andrea was very good. I was a little surprised she didn't ask if we wanted one check or two. We were with another couple. The atmosphere was very cold. We should have brought a light jacket. The prices are moderately high so I would have expected perfection. Maybe next time.

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21. MT

    MaryanneT

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Chose the restaurant solely because I saw bone marrow on the menu. I love marrow and so many restaurants don't treat it well. Taverna prepared it beautifully and served it perfectly. The only complaint is that by the time I finished it I was too full to truly enjoy the Pork shank I ordered!

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    Jeff

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great service. We all enjoyed our meal. The burrata appetizer was great. I loved the pork belly and jam. The pasta with truffle cream sauce and Italian sausage was wonderful as well.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took a friend who was visiting from Atlanta. He was so impressed with the food, ambience and service. We highly recommend the buratta

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24. MN

    MrNYC

    Jacksonville

    136 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    The food was really disappointing. Steak tasted like a leather baseball mitt. Wife’s pasta was pretty flavorless. Caesar salad had no flavor. I was reall surprised how bad it was. Appearances are great but food was less than average. Definitely would not waste my money again.

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25. S

    Steve

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3

    It was…ok. Pricey for what it was but ….ok. That sums it up. There was nothing horrible about any of our meals, but nothing really good either. Everything was ok. I guess I expect better for the price.

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26. B

    Bjanemcg

    Washington DC

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great meal with good service. We were so gratified that volume of music had been toned down since last visit, making it a much more pleasurable experience.

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    Golfinboater

    Naples

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an exceptional experience at a Taverna Costale. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

    Taverna CostaleResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate the feedback and we hope you'll be back soon!

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28. NP

    NancP

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful Caesar salad and branzino. Nice atmosphere.

    Taverna CostaleResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you for the five star review! We hope you'll be back soon!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food!!!!

    Taverna CostaleResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you for the great review! We hope you'll be back soon!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Other patrons were seated a bit close to us while there were lots of open tables. I suppose this is for efficiency and wouldn’t have been an issue if they weren’t quite loud. But that’s my only, and minor, complaint. We had a burrata appetizer that included wonderful tomato jam and pork belly. We both had pork shank as our entree. I’ll have a hard time ordering one of the other great sounding items next time. For dessert, the flourless torte was amazing. Service was everything we could hope for, and since we indicated that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary when we made our reservation we were provided Prosecco on the house. The evening was not inexpensive, but we were very satisfied with the value.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic all around! Food, service, ambiance… could go on but you get the idea.

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32. OE

    Out2Eat

    Tampa

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    My husband and friend enjoyed their meal. My husband said his rigatoni was perfect. I order the pasta with meatballs. Did enjoy the meatballs but my pasta was way overcooked. It was almost mushy. I only ate the meatballs. Very disappointed that this lovely restaurant founded by an excellent chef would server over cooked pasta.

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33. F

    Franc

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Table for 4, available at reserved time. Busy on a Saturday night, pretty even flow of people in and out. All meals were tasty. Ragu (Bolognese) was great and the meatballs served with bucatini was very nice. The ambiance was OK. My only disappointments came when 1) ordering the wine. The list called it a "Baby Amarone" which is supposed to be a Valpolicella Ripasso or maybe a Valpolicella Riserva. The served bottle was a lesser IGT Veronese. Mis-represented, but a good wine from a well known winery. As the server had no clue, we chose to let is pass. And 2) when the orecchiette with sausage and rapini was served, many of the little pastas were stuck together - line cooks might remember to stir the pasta a few times to avoid clumps of under-cooked (well short of "al dente") pasta.

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34. MS

    MaraSeminole

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Awesome Just don’t park in the southcore garage. You can get stuck and no one’s coming to help.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Chicken thigh marsala had a nice sear, great stable mushroom sauce, al dente broccolini, and magical, smashed, crispy fingerlings. Bucatini was on point, and the burrata app was out of this world (pro tip: get a bite with each item on the plate).

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    After we sat down and ordered burratta for an appetizer, the waiter came for our order. He said they were out of the pork shank. Come on , on Valentine’s Day, the most popular dish on the menu snd your out st 4:45 pm, really? So I ordered the lamb, which was 4 really small lamb chops, which were not medium rare like I asked. When we came back later after walking the downtown area for an hour or two, we had a nightcap and we’re going home. I ordered a rob Roy and asked for a smoky scotch. When the bill came, the charge was $20.00 for the rob roy. That is ridiculous. And the two younger men that were seated next to us, the bar tender said “ your drinks on me” because you helped me. (With dirty dishes that were on outside of bar that I guess the bartenders were too lazy to clean up, Won’t be back. I have been telling everyone I know to come here, guess what, that stops now. I will not comeback here either. and neither will my friends.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    The pictures of the dishes on the website were professionally done. The plates came out like a pile of food all mixed in one. Salad was overly vinegary (is that a word?) Food was sub-standard. Cocktails were okay and it was $16 each for a small glass. Noisy more like bar feel than upscale restaurant. We were disappointed. Staff were friendly though.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Very disappointed as we reviewed the menu prior to coming and saw all the great appetizers and fish. BUT you don’t serve any of the fir lunch. Had we not been meeting someone we would have gone to another place. Sad we couldn’t taste your seafood

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    I recently dined at Taverna Costale and was disappointed with the level of service received. The food was good, but the service was lacking. After being seated for seven minutes, we still had not received any water service. Our server was unable to provide any details regarding the Valentine menu or wine pairing, stating that this was the first year the restaurant offered this service. This lack of knowledge and training was unacceptable for a dining establishment that is not considered a casual eatery. Our server also failed to offer any suggestions for cocktail choices or even ask if we wanted bread service, which was offered as an additional cost. I had high expectations for Taverna Costale, considering it to be on the same level as Timpano Hyde Park or On Swann. However, the service we received was far from it. It was unfortunate that we had to consider switching servers, as it was a birthday celebration and we were paying over $200 for dinner. Overall, I was disappointed with the level of service received at Taverna Costale.

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40. BD

    BradD

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Given as a gift. Excellent food and service.

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