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Dining Room - Taverna Costale, St. Petersburg, FL

Taverna Costale

4.7 (791)
$31 to $50
Italian
200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Taverna Costale- Where Coastal Italy Meets Downtown St. Pete

Step into the vibrant heart of Downtown St. Pete and discover Taverna Costale, a coastal Italian escape crafted by nationally acclaimed celebrity chef Fabio Viviani. From fresh pastas to locally sourced seafood, every dish is a love letter to the sun-soaked shores of Italy. With an energy that's equal parts upscale and inviting, Costale is where aperitivo hour lingers into night, the wine flows freely, and the Gulf breeze meets la dolce vita. Whether you're here for a casual lunch, a date-night, or cocktails at golden hour, Taverna Costale isn't just a restaurant-it's the place to be! Join us today to enjoy the breezy patio seating on Central Ave or mingle with a beverage at our inside-outside bar. Either way, Costale is a great place to eat, drink, and stay a while!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 954-3863
  • Website
    http://www.tavernacostale.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Viviani
  • Catering
    Please email us at events@tavernacostale.com for any Catering or Special Events Menus
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 24 guests. Half and Full Buyouts available as well. We will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: events@tavernacostale.com for more information.
  • Location
    200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Cross street
    We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Parking Lot is one block away, $1 an hour at the South Core Parking Garage
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Taverna Costale's menu was last updated on 7/6/2025.

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What 791 people are saying

Taverna Costale 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • St. Petersburg

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna Costale delights with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the beautiful restaurant, attentive staff, and accommodating atmosphere for families. The Italian Mediterranean menu shines, especially dishes like swordfish and short rib specials. While reservation issues are noted, the overall dining experience is positive, making it a "great experience."
791 Reviews

  1. Noelle

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and even better service. They were able to accommodate food allergies and were very helpful

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  2. Dejon

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice time with my last date with my husband. Thank you

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  3. Joanne VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a quiet night for a Saturday….. went for the Restaurant Week menu. Food and service were very good.

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  4. Jessica

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing however the waitress was inattentive and had to be asked several times for things. Beautiful restaurant great food… do better on service…

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  5. Tom VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and excellent service. We look forward to going back.

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  6. Ty

    Tampa / Central Florida West23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very surprised it was so open during a Sunday brunch hour! Super accommodating or our 2 year old and excellent service. Food is always tremendous BUT they did NOT have any Iron Skillet Focaccia available this morning!! How does that happen?!?!? Still great anyway will be back

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  7. Marybeth VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blaze was very pleasant , He also helped with food choices . Our food choices were delicious and served with beautiful presentation . Loved the bread ! Looking forward to next time :)

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  8. Kathryn

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Swordfish was amazing, orecchietta with sausage was not: wasn't shaped that way and flavor was weak. Waiter was VERY attentive but a bit impatient with our slow ordering. Overall very nice

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  9. Jennifer VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. Not too many customers, but it was a Sunday night.

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  10. Rachel VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet Tuesday evening with relaxed and professional service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Blaze, our sever, was attentive.Not overbearing, good sense of humor and took great care of us. Short rib special eaten by my husband was declared to be delicious ( I didn’t get a taste 😎 ). I opted for lighter fare, the mussels appetizer and caprese salad as my entree. Both were tasty as can be and generous portions. Had some delicious lemon liqueur for dessert - Aqua Di Cedro, which is most lovely. A great way to spend a Tuesday evening

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FAQs

Taverna Costale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 954-3863.

Taverna Costale is rated 4.7 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Google Map for Taverna Costale

200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Parking Lot is one block away, $1 an hour at the South Core Parking Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Viviani
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.tavernacostale.com/
  • Phone number
    (727) 954-3863
  • Catering
    Please email us at events@tavernacostale.com for any Catering or Special Events Menus
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 24 guests. Half and Full Buyouts available as well. We will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: events@tavernacostale.com for more information.
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