Tavernonna

Name: Tavernonna
Address: 106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64105
Telephone: (816) 346-4410
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3

3 (722)

$31 to $50

Italian

106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming

Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy.

The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.

Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(816) 346-4410
Website
http://www.tavernonna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Specializing in groups of 50 – 100, our decades of history and experience will put you at ease while your get-together gets together. Small groups can gather in one of our three boardrooms, or take advantage of our open mezzanine to allow guests to mix and mingle before or after your function. Need to eat while you meet? Our catering team is more than happy to take care of the food while you take care of the facts. Order from our existing menu or allow us to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience to suit your needs. Helping you get business done is our business.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of up to 28 in our back room. We also host many cocktail receptions for up to 35. Should your party grow larger, we offer a multitude of catering rooms to handle your needs!

Location
106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
Neighborhood
Downtown / River Market
Cross street
Baltimore
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Rosemary Foccacia$8.00
Fresh Herbs, Red Pepper Flakes, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cheese and Salumi$18.00
Chef's Selection of Artisan Meats and Cheeses, House Made Crostini
Burrata di Buffalo$16.00
Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, House Made Crostini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Arancini di Funghi$10.00
Cheese and Herb Risotto, Wild Mushrooms, Pomodoro Sauce
Caesar Salad$8.00
Crisp Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Herb Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing
House Salad$8.00
Tender Arugula, Gorgonzola, Roasted Pine Nuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrees

Tuna Nicoise Salad$22.00
Crisp Greens, Hard Cooked Egg, Heirloom Tomatoes, Hericot Vert, Red Potatoes, Olives, Oil Poached Tuna, Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
Cioppino$38.00
Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Cod, Chorizo, Fennel Tomato Broth, House Made Crostini
Spaghetti Pomodoro$24.00
Spaguetti Pasta, House Made Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Basil, Grana Padano, House Made Meatball
Rattle Snake Pasta$28.00
Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Penne Pasta, Spicey Cream Sauce
Shrimp Scampi$34.00
Angel Hair Pasta, Sauteed Shrimp, Garlic, Lemon Herb Butter
Chicken Piccata$28.00
Spaguetti Pasta, Sauteed Chicken Cutlets, Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc
Chicken Parmesan$30.00
Parmesan and Herbed Crusted Chicken, Pomodoro, Mozzarella, Spaghetti Pasta
Chicken Marsala$34.00
Pan Seared Arline Chicken, Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Marsala Demi
Braised Short Ribs$36.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Pan Seared Salmon$36.00
Herb Crusted Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Veal Chop$42.00
Grilled Bone-In Veal Chop, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

What 722 people are saying

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

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3.0

3.0 based on recent ratings

3.1Food
3.1Service
3.3Ambience
2.9Value

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Review summary

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Tavernonna offers a "wonderful 5 course meal" with "impeccable service" noted during Restaurant Week. While the ambiance and customer service are praised, some diners found inconsistencies with menu accuracy and food temperature. Notably, the "squid ink pasta was amazing" with "perfectly cooked" shrimp and lobster. Improvements in service consistency could enhance the dining experience further.

722 Reviews

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Alice-Ann
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fran did a wonderful job - and as always the food was delicious! The new menu items were great, however the lobster mac & cheese remains a favorite. Looking forward to our next visit :)
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Dana
St. Louis1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Their menu online is not up to date. The menu from the lobby in the hotel is not updated either. It is the same one as online. They stated that they haven't had that menu since January. This is May 31. The menu they are showing is half the size. We wanted the squid ink dish for $45. The only thing remotely close to anything we would want was a $70 plate per person. Out came with 4 or 5 small slices of beef tenderloin, only ONE unseasoned grilled butterflied shrimp, one half of a small lobster tail, mashed potatoes and broccolini. It was all cold except the mashed potatoes. We could not cut out steak or chew it enough to swallow. They waitress went to get the chef to come out but they didn't. They just decided to completely our meals. It was our anniversary. We were really looking forward to eating at this restaurant. It was a huge disappointment. We ate the one shrimp and the lobster tail. A couple bites of potatoes. That was all. I gave our waitress a$20 tip and told her it wasn't her fault for the menu or the way our food was prepared.
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Taquoshia
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Where to start. I was not impressed with this restaurant at all. Our reservation was scheduled for 8pm in which we arrived on time. We waited to be seated and didn't get seated until around 8:10pm. Mind you the restaurant was not packed. We were eventually seated at a table that was not sturdy, rocking back and forth the entire time (couldn't eat or enjoy our time comfortably. Our waiter was not attentive at all. We waited 10 minutes before our drink order was taken, waited another 10 minutes for our drinks to be delivered and orders taken. The waiter never asked how we wanted our meats cooked, therefore we had to remind him of how we wanted them prepared. Waited 20 minutes for our food to be delivered. Food was delivered barely warm and not in total. I ordered the lamb chops which was suppose to come with garlic mashed potatoes and ordered an additional side of mac and cheese that was not included with the meal. I didn't receive my mashed potatoes and when I asked the waiter where the mashed potatoes were he stated that he thought I wanted them in place of the mac. Not once while ordering did he ask if I wanted the mashed potatoes replaced with the mac. The mac is an add on item from the menu, therefore ordering mac means addition to the meal. About 5 minutes later they brought out cold mashed potatoes. The food was quite salty and unbearable to eat to the point it made my stomach turn. We then had to tract the waiter down to get our check which totaled 154.00. Overall, we will not be returning.
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Hannah
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The squid ink pasta was amazing! The shrimp and lobster were cooked perfectly.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
2.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was lacking and several items from the menu were missing.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful, and the customer service was excellent—staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We ordered a lemon drop with tequila, an Old Fashioned, and a whiskey sour; unfortunately, none of the drinks were prepared correctly, which was disappointing, especially on a busy Saturday night. For dinner, we ordered the salmon, lobster bisque, and several appetizers as we were celebrating a birthday. While the lobster bisque was decent, the rest of the food did not meet expectations. The salmon was overcooked and served cold, and overall, the quality of the dishes did not reflect the price point. We shared our concerns with our server, Liz, who was very understanding and provided excellent service. One highlight of the evening was the birthday dessert, which we all enjoyed. While the service and atmosphere were standout, the food and drinks left much to be desired. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend the restaurant based on this experience.
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Dan VIP
Las Vegas8 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took over an hour for our food to arrive from when the order was placed. In fact, half our party had to leave because they had to get to a team meeting and never thought the dinner would take over 2 hours. Worse, the restaurant was not crowded at all. The food was tasty, except one plate was cold… ice cold pasta.
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Michael VIP
London90 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Average food. Server seemed never to have been to a restaurant outside of a fast food place. Very convenient if you’re going to the Folly theater. Good wine selection.
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Luis
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
1.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Ordered chicken park and chicken was raw not fully cooked and was told was due to new chef
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Ed VIP
Atlanta13 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Only Italian restaurant in the world that doesn't have bread. Out of first 2 wine choices. Third choice was skunky. Menus limited and food was terrible.
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Tavernonna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 346-4410.

Tavernonna is rated 3 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Additional information

Cross street
Baltimore
Neighborhood
Downtown / River Market
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernonna.com/
Phone number
(816) 346-4410
Catering
Specializing in groups of 50 – 100, our decades of history and experience will put you at ease while your get-together gets together. Small groups can gather in one of our three boardrooms, or take advantage of our open mezzanine to allow guests to mix and mingle before or after your function. Need to eat while you meet? Our catering team is more than happy to take care of the food while you take care of the facts. Order from our existing menu or allow us to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience to suit your needs. Helping you get business done is our business.
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of up to 28 in our back room. We also host many cocktail receptions for up to 35. Should your party grow larger, we offer a multitude of catering rooms to handle your needs!

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Tavernonna

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Simple Beginnings

Rosemary Foccacia$8.00

Cheese and Salumi$18.00

Burrata di Buffalo$16.00

Arancini di Funghi$10.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

House Salad$8.00

Entrees

Tuna Nicoise Salad$22.00

Cioppino$38.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$24.00

Rattle Snake Pasta$28.00

Shrimp Scampi$34.00

Chicken Piccata$28.00

Chicken Parmesan$30.00

Chicken Marsala$34.00

Braised Short Ribs$36.00

Pan Seared Salmon$36.00

Veal Chop$42.00

What 722 people are saying

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