Taverna - Downtown Austin

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

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   Dick

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything is always excellent, a bit pricey but that's downtown Austin I think. I like the Baci Bar for a quieter and more comfortable place to eat. They provide or at least offer some bread with the meals. When we asked for a slice of focaccia we were told they could only provide an entire loaf.
   

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   Carrie Ann VIP

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful visit for dinner before a show at ACL.
   

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   Lynda

   Austin3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I really like this place! Food, drinks, and service is great. I just don’t like how happy hour is only available on the outside patio or bar. Today was interesting because multiple homeless people walked by and disturbed the ambience. There was also a protest that strolled through, which was annoying. This isn’t the restaurant’s fault, but it is located on a busy street.
   

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   Julie VIP

   Wilmington9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great! We had a variety of items including meatballs, beet salad, branzino and a pizza and it was all delicious. The only thing I wish was different about this restaurant is the ladies restroom door visibility. Had a bad experience in there. Please make the door more private.
   

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   Karen

   Austin18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A truly excellent Bolognese! This place is perfect to dine before a concert across the street at ACL Moody's. Consistently great food and your steps from the rest of your evening.
   

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   Robin

   Austin6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fabulous dinner at Taverna - always enjoyable.
   

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   Cynthia

   Austin2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Waiter was great but this restaurant is VERY expensive! We only ordered apps and drinks and our bill was almost $400!! So we won't be going back, just way too expensive!!
   

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   Kevin

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience super nice. Really enjoyed it and the service
   

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   Lucy

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food & drinks! Great atmosphere and great staff.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Dined at the domain location many times and have had decent encounters. Today was lacking at the 2nd St spot. Seated quickly. But our app took 45 min. -they said it was delivered to the wrong table. After we finally got ours and ate the burnt toast with a slim share of tomato topping, they tried to bring us another. Entrees were chopped salad and burger- which took even longer, bc we ordered the burger well done. We arrived before the rush and still spent an hour and a half trying to grab a quick brunch. Drinks were at least good. Don’t go if you don’t like being in restaurant jail, endlessly waiting.
    

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