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Tavernonna, Kansas City, MO

Tavernonna

3 (724)
$31 to $50
Italian
106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
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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Menu

Tavernonna's menu was last updated on 10/7/2022.

Simple Beginnings

  • 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

                                    Last updated: October 7, 2022

                                    What 724 people are saying

                                    Tavernonna 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

                                    3.0
                                    3.0 based on recent ratings
                                    • 3.2Food
                                    • 3.1Service
                                    • 3.3Ambience
                                    • 2.9Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Tavernonna offers a beautiful ambience and friendly service, with some diners praising the "wonderful" five-course meals for special occasions. However, experiences are mixed, with some guests noting issues with menu accuracy, food temperature, and service attentiveness. The standout lobster mac & cheese remains a favorite among patrons.
                                    724 Reviews

                                    1. David

                                      Kansas City / Kansas1 review

                                      4.0

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Nice restaurant in the lower level of the hotel. The menu is simple but intriguing. I opted for the salmon piccata which was amazing. The cream sauce wasn't too heavy and the pasta complimented it all very well. Table mates had the carbonara and it looked amazing; they agreed it tasted the same. We also had the lobster bites appetizer; could have done without the deep fried shell, but I suppose it added some decor to an otherwise normal 'bites' dish. Atmosphere was great and we were there early around 5pm so it was rather quiet. We would definitely return to try more.

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                                    2. Matthew

                                      Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews

                                      3.0

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 3
                                      3. Service 3
                                      4. Ambience 1
                                      My girlfriend and I came on the Sunday evening after the 4th of July, 2025. We were shocked at first but how empty the location was. Initially on arrival we were the only non staff. Later we were one of 3 tables with patrons. No patrons were at the bar. I share this to give context to the rest of my review. It was nearly 20 minutes between being seated by the host and the server taking our drink order. During which we indicated we wanted an appetizer. After another long wait for the drinks she finally returned and we ordered the appetizer. My girlfriend was through her drink before the appetizer arrived. Just before that point we were finally asked for our dinner order. We ordered the calamari appetizer and were provided no share plates and defaulted to the coffee cup saucers. The batter and sauces were good, but the calamari itself was more cooked than expected. Two of the pieces seemed to have bone slivers in it for some reason? Still, it wasn't bad overall, just average, and unexpected given the price tag. The entrees were good, she ordered the Salmon Picatta, I ordered the Pollo Cremoso. Both arrived faster than the appetizer. And were of good quality. Nothing spectacular, but good solid dishes. The chicken of my dish was juicy, and went well with the sauce. The mushroom risotto was at best okay. In ordering her Salmon Picatta, my girlfriend had them substitute the asparagus for broccolini. It was extremely difficult to cut with the provided knives which were better suited for buttering bread. It was somewhat easier for our main dishes but not by much. If we had received better service or the food quality was higher, we would've gone for dessert. Instead we headed back to our accommodations after I paid the check. We had been very excited about going, and hoped to in the future try Le Petit Chef. That is up in the air now honestly. Again, this food was good, it was better than the average of similar cooking style places. But just not spectacular.

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                                    3. 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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                                    4. 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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                                    5. 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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                                    6. 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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                                    7. 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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                                    8. 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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                                    9. 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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                                    10. 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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                                    FAQs

                                    Tavernonna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 346-4410.

                                    Tavernonna is rated 3 stars by 724 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                    3. Kansas City / Kansas
                                    4. Kansas City, MO
                                    5. Downtown / River Market

                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 PM
                                    Booked 4 times today
                                    Google Map for Tavernonna

                                    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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