Taverna Costale

4.6

765 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Hot spot
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

When the owners of Taverna Costale originally moved their families to Florida, they did so to create a revolution in hospitality. Their blueprint for success can be summed up in two simple words: People first.

It is a commitment to those they work alongside, by creating welcoming, supportive environments in which to grow. It is a passion to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for their guests. It is the desire to make positive changes within their neighborhood through community outreach.

For this reason, the owners cultivated a relationship with acclaimed chef Fabio Viviani, who brings unmatched culinary inspiration to the table. The synergy between the two group elevated the spotlight on people, culture, and quality - making Taverna Costale unique to what St. Pete has to offer.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Fabio Viviani
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Location
200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Cross street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for groups
Tampa / Central Florida West
Hot spot
Tampa / Central Florida West
Romantic
St. Petersburg
Good for groups
St. Petersburg
Hot spot
St. Petersburg
Great for outdoor dining
St. Petersburg
Romantic
St. Petersburg
Good for special occasions
St. Petersburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taverna Costale delights with a diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere. Signature dishes like meatballs, lobster pasta, and pistachio cake receive praise, with one reviewer calling it "the best dining experience." The service is consistently noted as "wonderful" and "attentive," enhancing the overall experience. Ideal for special occasions.

765 Reviews

C
Christine
Tampa
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food variety was very good & while presentation was wonderful, many items served could have been hotter. Surprising generous pours of 4 Roses in our Old Fashioned were each worth $12! Taylor was a most attentive & courteous server.
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Beverly
Naples
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kat, was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. When she heard it was my birthday, she even put a candle in my cheesecake.
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NINA
VIP
Tallahassee
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service again! We’ve been several times and always enjoy! Blaze, our server, is always personable and knowledgeable. All drinks, meals and desserts were fabulous! Highly recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a friend birthday today and enjoyed a beautiful meal, enjoyed great service and a lovely experience.
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Joe
VIP
Tampa
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal. Our Server Aileen was superb, friendly and make a great entree choice recommendation. The swordfish was some of the best I have had.
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Karen
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service but hard to have a conversation due to noise level. On the expensive side for Italian food.
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Fred
Tampa
42 reviews
1.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had a Mediterranean salad for lunch, salad was full of grit, probably wasn’t washed well & added chicken to salad, it was dry & no flavor. When we asked for the check the waiter noticed most of my food was uneaten, he made a joke that I ate only the best parts, I said no it was full of grit. I mentioned to tell the kitchen that the salad was full of grit. He said he would he subsequently brought the check never offered to take the salad off or if there was something they could do I won’t be returning to taverna.
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Barbara
Tampa
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at TC. We feel fortunate to live near by. We usually order entrees, but went with shareable appetizers- bread, shrimp, meatballs, octopus & Mediterranean salad. It was a wonderful feast! We’ll be back. There are no many restaurants in the area, but TC stands out among the competition.
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Sheryl
VIP
Tampa
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Mussels are great. The branzino was terrific as was the salmon.
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Shannon
VIP
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been many times for brunch, but had not experienced dinner and wow— outstanding food all around! We enjoyed the shrimp and meatball appetizers, super delicious. Entrees of pizza, lamb shank, crab pasta and ciopinno. Everything was delicious. We noted in our resy we were celebrating a birthday and everyone was so kind to the birthday girl and provided a comp dessert, which was delicious/unexpected and a nice touch! The vibe is excellent! Drinks were great. We often get trapped going to the same restaurants for dinner on Beach Drive and so glad we hit you all for dinner. Will definitely make it a regular!
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FAQs

Taverna Costale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 954-3863.

Taverna Costale is rated 4.6 stars by 765 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabio Viviani
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Taverna Costale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Taverna Costale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Taverna Costale restaurant rated?

Is Taverna Costale currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information