Upscale, buzzy Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge.
At a glance
#11 of 123 Restaurants in Denver #1 of 21 Italian restaurants in DenverLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★84%
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4 ★9%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Tavernetta?
- Tavernetta is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,579 reviews.
- How does Tavernetta rank in Denver?
- Tavernetta is #11 of 123 Restaurants in Denver by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Tavernetta located?
- 1889 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202 — 1.6 km from the center of Denver.
- How can I contact Tavernetta?
- Phone: (720) 605-1889 · Website: tavernettadenver.com
Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Someone was always checking in to see if you need anything. Food was incredible and fairly quick service too. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area
Phenomenal way to spend our anniversary! Tyler's service was excellent, and he even helped introduce us to amari - we asked him to surprise us and he set us up with one of his favorite and the first he tried - both were fantastic.
The bartender's choice Scarlet Ibis was amazing, the mushroom lasagna was top of the line, and our desserts could have easily been all of the courses, and we'd have been happy.
The bartender's choice Scarlet Ibis was amazing, the mushroom lasagna was top of the line, and our desserts could have easily been all of the courses, and we'd have been happy.
Such an enjoyable evening. We had come on a Monday. The service was very caring and attentive, with a great choice for a white bottle. All of the ingredients felt fresh and very delicious. First drink was the Negroni, it was easily one of the best I’ve had. The sweetness and bitterness was perfectly balanced. Started with the fried seafood and burrata plates, the burrito was superb but the seafood was a little soggy. The textures of the aoli and seafood wasn’t great, it needed that crunch. At this point we told the somm what we were looking for in a bottle and got the perfect fit. It paired well with every course. Their foccacia alone is a good reason to come back, super light and spongey. Fantastic with the oil that comes with it. For the main courses, the lasagna and duck. The duck was cooked perfectly, but the whole plate needed a boost. I would have liked more mustard and the puree on the bottom was lacking, the server didn’t know what it was. The lasagna is probably the best in the state. We finished with the incredible tiramisu. Definitely coming back!
Wonderful evening!
The venu is simple and elegant. It's lively but not loud. Despite the buzz, we were able to hold a comfortable conversation.
The staff was exceptional, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
We started with carpaccio and foccacia, which we decided to split 50:50 regular and gluten free. It definitely put us in a good mood.
As the main part, we decided to go with Spagetti Alla Nerano (one of us in regular version, me in gluten free version so fusilli instead of spaghetti) and a NY strip steak. The pasta was outstanding. My recommendation is to mix it up on the plate a bit to combine the taste. My husband said the steak was so far the best one he had in Denver. Needless to say, the dinner was fenomenal.
Having a bit of a sweet tooth, we shared some desserts. The server recommended the Colorado honey gelato, and oh my, it was delicious! They mentioned that sometimes the customers are surprised there is no vanilla flavor, but it's really not needed when you have the honey! We also did the panna cotta, which was a mix of pumpkin (panna cotta), carmel apple (meringue), and cranberry (gelato). I'm running out of adjectives here! It was to die for. One of the pest panna cottas I ever had, and the mix of tastes was extraordinary.
A litte side note: The size of the dishes is more European than American, which we loved. We were able to have a starter, main and a dessert, and not feel stuffed. For me, that's a huge advantage, but I'm mentioning that in case some of you might be big eaters and expect large portions. Here it's about the taste, not quantity! They did have a few dishes marked as bigger plates, though, in case someone is very hungry or wants leftovers.
Even though gluten free options are not marked on the menu, the server walked us through everything, and about 90-95% already is or can be made GF. They have gluten free foccacia and pasta (fusilli). I think at the time of our vist the only options that were not possible to adjust were seafood, ravioli, and baked pasta. And some of the desserts.
It's definitely one of the top restaurants in Denver. Can't wait to come back again!
The venu is simple and elegant. It's lively but not loud. Despite the buzz, we were able to hold a comfortable conversation.
The staff was exceptional, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
We started with carpaccio and foccacia, which we decided to split 50:50 regular and gluten free. It definitely put us in a good mood.
As the main part, we decided to go with Spagetti Alla Nerano (one of us in regular version, me in gluten free version so fusilli instead of spaghetti) and a NY strip steak. The pasta was outstanding. My recommendation is to mix it up on the plate a bit to combine the taste. My husband said the steak was so far the best one he had in Denver. Needless to say, the dinner was fenomenal.
Having a bit of a sweet tooth, we shared some desserts. The server recommended the Colorado honey gelato, and oh my, it was delicious! They mentioned that sometimes the customers are surprised there is no vanilla flavor, but it's really not needed when you have the honey! We also did the panna cotta, which was a mix of pumpkin (panna cotta), carmel apple (meringue), and cranberry (gelato). I'm running out of adjectives here! It was to die for. One of the pest panna cottas I ever had, and the mix of tastes was extraordinary.
A litte side note: The size of the dishes is more European than American, which we loved. We were able to have a starter, main and a dessert, and not feel stuffed. For me, that's a huge advantage, but I'm mentioning that in case some of you might be big eaters and expect large portions. Here it's about the taste, not quantity! They did have a few dishes marked as bigger plates, though, in case someone is very hungry or wants leftovers.
Even though gluten free options are not marked on the menu, the server walked us through everything, and about 90-95% already is or can be made GF. They have gluten free foccacia and pasta (fusilli). I think at the time of our vist the only options that were not possible to adjust were seafood, ravioli, and baked pasta. And some of the desserts.
It's definitely one of the top restaurants in Denver. Can't wait to come back again!
The food was good, they gave us a corner table which was very tiny for the food we wanted to try. The restaurant was loud, not only the music but it was crowded as well. The focaccia, the beef carpaccio were great bur didn’t enjoy the pasta as much. I was hoping they could distance the tables so people could have a conversation without being overheard by their neighbours. One more thing, in a fine dinning restaurant, the atmosphere is the most important thing therefore keeping as calm as possible should be a priority and unfortunately it felt like a fine dinning night club.
My wife and I stopped in for happy hour since we were having dinner in the area and this place was great. We didn't have a reservation, but they were very accommodating (let us know a table was available and what time the next reservation was for, very politely but clearly). The cocktails and wines are delicious. The arancini and meatballs were some of the best I've had. While it's a pricey place, the happy hour deals are perfectly reasonable. We'll definitely be back for another happy hour.
We loved sitting out on the patio. The food, service, and atmosphere were all great. Freshly made pasta and perfectly paired wine. Excellent experience all around.
Incredible experience from the moment we entered the restaurant until our departure (incl. validating our parking). We were welcomed & wished Happy Birthday by at least 4 different employees. 🥳 Our server, Nicholas was exceptional; he explained the Chase Reserved by Sapphire 4 course prix fixe dishes & wine pairings, asked about food allergies, offered suggestions and treated us like royalty. We each started with a specialty cocktail; the nitro espresso martini is divine 💞 and the Old Fashioned/Negroni was exceptional! Everything we ate was beautiful, delectable and thoroughly enjoyed. This was our 1st dining experience at Tavernetta, (we don't live in the area) but I'm sure we'll be back.
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