
Restaurants in Downtown
Tavernetta
Rates above the average for restaurants near Downtown — one of 26 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Tavernetta is an upscale Italian restaurant in Denver known for its refined pasta dishes, excellent service, and impressive wine selection, located in a modern space with an open kitchen.
The combination of expertly crafted dishes, attentive staff who guide you through the menu, and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere makes this worth the higher price point for a special occasion.
- ✓Outstanding service staff who are knowledgeable, friendly, and handle timing well even when running late
- ✓Open kitchen design where you can watch cooks work adds to the intentional, high-quality experience
- ✓House-made desserts like tiramisu with sea salt and semifreddo are standouts that justify the overall cost
- ✓Excellent pasta execution, especially carbonara with yolk flavor and lamb ragu that's deeply satisfying
- ✓Extensive wine selection with knowledgeable recommendations from staff
- ⚠Food quality, while good, may not feel proportional to the higher price point for some diners
- ⚠Gluten-free pasta portions appear noticeably smaller with less sauce than regular versions
- ⚠Some dishes have unexpected flavor combinations that don't always work (like grapefruit with scallops)
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
People Order
- —carbonara
- —lamb ragu
- —tiramisu
- —fritto misto
- —focaccia
- —affogato
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What Visitors Say
Eric N
a month ago
The atmosphere here is great very modern and contemporary. Service was high class as expected for what you are paying for. The food here was good but not the greatest for the price but the dessert here is delicious especially their gelato. They also have tons of wine selection and the one I was recommended was delicious. If you are looking for fancy date night coming here is a good choice if you like Italian food other than that I would look at other places.
Olivia Fielding
a month ago
Lovely restaurant with professional staff and delicious food. Very celiac friendly, they had plenty of gluten free options to choose from, including gluten free pasta. The lamb ragu was delicious and they had gluten free focacia. Scallops were delicious but the grapefruit didn't make sense in the dish. I did notice though that my gluten free pasta was a slightly smaller portion with less sauce than the same non-gf pasta dish. I would definitely return though (and I did!).
Mooka Sab Yang
3 months ago
From the moment we walked in the restaurant the environment was wonderful. We had a reservation but ended up being stuck in traffic and was late, but Caitlin the hostess was amazing and sweet and was able to keep our reservation in the rotation. Caroline took us to our table and made sure we were taken care of, she was very friendly and sweet. Our server Ryan was awesome, fun to talk to, professional and knowledgeable about the menu. He offered great recommendations and tips on ordering. For drinks we tried were Tavernetta paloma, espresso martini, old fashioned and Late for the train. The drinks were well crafted and tasted fabulous. We tried the pasta flight, the focaccia bread, and calamari. The carbonara was my favorite pasta with the hint of yoke flavor that is missing in most carbonaras I've tried at other restaurants. The calamari was tender and I ky lightly breaded in an extremely delicate batter that flakes when you bite into it. For dessert we had their in house made tiramisu with a hint of sea salt which tasted like heaven and the affogato which was equally delicious. The only thing I would recommend is offering pistachio gelato as an option for the affogato. Service was excellent all the way through and was also quick as we were trying to get to the night's Avs game. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I definitely plan to return and try other different authentic dishes on the menu.
Matthew Russo
2 months ago
Tavernetta was worth the stop on our trip to Denver. Top notch service, clean table, filled waters, fresh silverware between courses. Friendly staff. Got the Focaccia, Burrata, Lamb Ragu and Lobster tagliatelle and Tiramisu. My Fiance and I enjoyed it all. Also the open kitchens are really cool. Bib gourmet for a reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tavernetta worth it in Downtown?
The combination of expertly crafted dishes, attentive staff who guide you through the menu, and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere makes this worth the higher price point for a special occasion. Known for: refined Italian pasta and impeccable service.
What should I order at Tavernetta?
Popular choices at Tavernetta include carbonara, lamb ragu, tiramisu, fritto misto, focaccia, affogato.
What do visitors love about Tavernetta?
Outstanding service staff who are knowledgeable, friendly, and handle timing well even when running late Open kitchen design where you can watch cooks work adds to the intentional, high-quality experience House-made desserts like tiramisu with sea salt and semifreddo are standouts that justify the overall cost Excellent pasta execution, especially carbonara with yolk flavor and lamb ragu that's deeply satisfying Extensive wine selection with knowledgeable recommendations from staff
Is there anything to know before visiting Tavernetta?
Food quality, while good, may not feel proportional to the higher price point for some diners Gluten-free pasta portions appear noticeably smaller with less sauce than regular versions Some dishes have unexpected flavor combinations that don't always work (like grapefruit with scallops)
How expensive is Tavernetta?
Tavernetta is on the pricier side, with a 4.6-star rating from 2,592 Google reviews.
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