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Tavernetta Denver, Denver, CO
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Tavernetta Denver

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$50 and over
Italian
1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality.

Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.

Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cody Cheetham

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: This glam Union Station spot is where you go for elegant Italian fare, thanks to the award-winning team behind Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine. In a stunning dining room decked with colorful art and a centerpiece open kitchen, feast on refined housemade pastas like a ricotta gnudi with summer black truffle that earned the restaurant MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status. Bonus points for a cozy fireside lounge and outdoor patio, perfect for lingering over a Venetian spritz or glass of wine from the mainly-Italian list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's dinner reservation allows for 1 - 4 guests for inside dining. (For reservations of 5-8 guests please use the "Large Party Dinner Reservation" on this page). This reservation allows for dining within the following time frames of: 1-2 guests up to 2 hours 3-4 guests up to 2 hours and 30 minutes If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. For reservations larger than 10 guests, please contact our reservations team at reservations@tavernettadenver.com or by calling 720-605-1889.
    Dinner Reservation Photo
  • Happy Hour Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our authentic Italian à la carte Happy Hour menu in our lounge and bar top! Happy Hour is from 3-6 PM *Please note the dinner menu is available at 5 pm for happy hour reservations, as long as the allotted dining time frame is honored (2 hours for parties of up to 4 people). If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary.
    Happy Hour Reservation Photo
  • Large Party Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's large party dinner reservation allows for 5-10 guests dining inside and allows for a 2.5 hours dining experience. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. Please note policies and compliance are for the safety of our guests and our team members to ensure proper sanitation between guest visits.
    Large Party Dinner Reservation Photo

What 492 people are saying

Tavernetta Denver 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavernetta Denver offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." The atmosphere is lively, and the wine selection is expertly curated. Guests praise the "exceptional experience" and "wonderful staff," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The pasta and desserts are standout favorites.
492 Reviews
  1. Angus

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and amazing food, lives up to the hype

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  2. Christopher VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience! One of the best dinners we’ve had in Denver :-)

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  3. Becca

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was soooo good and the service was amazing!

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  4. Anna

    New Mexico5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience last night. Everything was perfect from the service to the wine and the food! Highly recommend, and we will be back!! Luis helped us pick the best bottle of wine as well, much appreciated!

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  5. Arjita

    Denver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch. Food was good. Ambience was nice and cozy.

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  6. wayne VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lively atmosphere. Friendly staff. Above average Italian dishes, cocktail list and wines by the glass. Portion control is very apparent. Prices range from high to obscene ($200+ for Bistecca alla Fiorentina as an example). Aspen prices at the train station? Unless you’re ok with spending $300 per person for a meal here, it’s better to go on an expense account or with your very rich uncle. Avoid the Rum Baba dessert which has no rum and is completely dry other than the enormous scoop of bland ice cream on top. Stick with the usual Italian favorites on the list.

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  7. Scott VIP

    Orlando10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional experience that seamlessly melds a symphony of staff working to make the ordering, delivery and enjoyment of their approachable but highly elevated Italian food a memorable night out. The atmosphere was a pitch-perfect blend of subdued energy and serene surroundings that made one feel as though you arrived at your favorite private club. Arriving at 5:30 PM for a 5:45 PM reservation there was a reason that Tavernetta was full, with hopeful walk-ins wishing they had made a reservation. We were warmly greeted by the enticing bar area that again was energetic but not too loud and enticing but not pretentious. The decor and lighting only got better as we were escorted through a magical presentation kitchen that appeared as another well-orchestrated, clean and controlled element of the experience. The table and comfortable chairs were close but the acoustics were so well balanced that elevated voices were muted to allow easy conversation and a beautiful dining experience. The wait staff seamlessly worked together to provide impeccable service with a smile. We probably had 4 different staff members assisting to keep our water glasses full and our wine glasses from lingering too low and table cleared. The lamb rigatoni was an excellent starter and the branzino was perfectly cooked. It’s always a pleasure to be the benefactor when a restaurant chooses to be exceptional, and Tavernetta Denver has clearly made that choice.

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  8. Susan

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely incredible! The service is top notch and you can tell everyone who works here loves what they do!

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  9. John VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed - 7:30 reservation verified at least 2 times, arrived early, seated close to 8pm at a bistro table in the corner of the bar that could barely fit 3 adult males for business dinner. Hostess did apologize for tardy and comped apps, but this doesn’t work for an important business dinner, especially with the multiple ‘are you coming’ texts and the ‘we’re serious’ 15 minute grace. Great food and efficient service. Need some assurance of timely seating at proper table before hosting dinner here again.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Guy VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great experience. From food, service and ambience a 5 star experience

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FAQs

Tavernetta Denver does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tavernetta Denver

1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross street
    16th St. between Wynkoop and Wewatta St. (on the Union Station platform)
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Public transit
    Take the train or the light rail and stop at Union Station. We are located on the platform of Union Station at just next to the Limelight Hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Memorable gatherings begin with imagination and thoughtful planning. Our Event Coordinator will work with you to design a unique menu that expertly matches food and wine.
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