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Taverna Costale, St. Petersburg, FL

Taverna Costale

4.7
4.7
776 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Viviani

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Good for special occasions

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Kid-friendly

  • St. Petersburg

    Innovative

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Hot spot

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taverna Costale offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food and amazing service." The menu features a variety of dishes, including standout options like the "Cioppino," "famous mussels," and "authentic Italian" cuisine. Guests enjoy the "lively atmosphere" and "beautiful, romantic" setting, making it ideal for special occasions.

776 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I enjoyed a Valentine’s dinner there with another couple. The service and food were excellent. Taverna Costale is one of our favorite restaurants downtown, highly recommend!

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  2. Jesse VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Business lunch was perfect. Wait staff allowed us time to talk and was still attentive.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This past weekend, I booked a reservation on OpenTable for five people at taverna Costale. When we arrived, on time for our reservation, the hostess, let us know very rudely that their Wi-Fi was down, and that she did not have our reservation. I explained to her that I had made the reservation through OpenTable, and even showed her our email confirmation. She said it doesn’t matter I don’t have your reservation. I said ok well, do you have a table for five? To which she responded no it will be about an hour wait. While I understand that things come up, and situations happen… the response from the hostess was terrible. Additionally, I spoke to the manager who was a little bit more apologetic, but wasn’t able to help us. Mind you there were multiple tables available. We decided that we would wait and have a drink at the bar, and we watched a table of 10 get up. I asked the manager if they could give us that table maybe break it down, and she said no I have a reservation coming in. Which is crazy since their reservation system is down? Anyways… The food was good. The management is is terrible. Beware if you want to come on a weekend they may or may not have your reservation….

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  4. Paul

    Phoenix12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Italian mediterranean food contemporary decor specialized cocktails and Outdoor seating available

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  5. Dave VIP

    Atlanta62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the crab cake, Pork Shank was Amazing Very Good service

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  6. constance

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    they knocked New Year's Eve out of the park. They had a packed house. The food was a little bit slow as should be expected, but the service was outstanding and so was the food.

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  7. Derek VIP

    Tampa25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant in downtown St. Pete. Location is perfect right in the middle of the city. I got the braised Pork Shank and it was incredible. Service was quick and efficient. Would be back for sure.

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  8. Barbara

    Tampa76 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal here, but I wish they kept their website up to date. I had planned on the mediterranean salad and grilled shrimp cocktail ever since I made the reservation. When I arrived, the grilled shrimp dish had been removed- even though it is still listed on the website. Our waitress was excellent.

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  9. Maria

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, and the drinks were superb. The restaurant was packed so it was pretty loud. Service was good but our food took a long time to get to us - it ended up being worth it because it was DELICIOUS!

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  10. Judy

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food! One of our favorite restaurants. But don’t know why all these restaurants feel the need to have the noise level ( music, bass) so loud.

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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 4.7 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Taverna Costale

200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Viviani
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