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Tavernetta

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Lively

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.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cody Cheetham

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2024
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2023

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
(720) 605-1889
Website
http://www.tavernettadenver.com/
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.

Location
1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901
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

New Year's Eve at Tavernetta
$175.00 - $305.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year in true Tavernetta style with a luxurious five-course menu for $175. Wine pairing +$85 (optional) Stuzzichini Arancino | Carnaroli rice, Saffron, Mozzarella di Bufala Antipasto Cicoria | Esoterra Tardivo, Black Truffle Vinaigrette, Hazelnut, Pecorino +Supplemental Course+ Tajarin | Robiola, White Truffle Primo Radiatore | Gran Arso, Braised Boar, Mushroom, 24 Month Parmigiano-Reggiano Secondo Agnello | Stuffed Lamb Saddle, Pumpkin Polenta, Fig, Lamb Jus Dolce Torta al Cioccolato | Chocolate Cake, Mocha Mousse, Amaretto *This menu is subject to change and can accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian options. No other dietary alterations can be accommodated. *We kindly ask for 7 days notice for cancellations
Tavernetta Holiday Market - 12/23 pick up
$13.00 - $168.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 23, 2024 only
Multiple times
Pick up at 1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901
It's officially the most festive time of the year. From additions to your table to culinary delights for gifting, we've got you covered this holiday season! *The deadline for Orders is the 19th.
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.

What 225 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Most Booked
Denver
Italian
Denver
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavernetta in Denver offers a "truly exceptional dining experience," blending authentic Italian cuisine with a warm atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "excellent service," particularly highlighting dishes like the lobster tagliatelle and tiramisu. While some find the ambiance noisy, many appreciate its charm and "outstanding" happy hour.

225 Reviews

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Scott
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was hoping for better quality of food for the price. Desert seems like it was wrapped in cellophane for a while and cake got exposed to air…seemed stale. There is also a 2.5% health and wellness fee…. I asked if employees get offered healthcare…yes. Then what is this? the guy told me it goes towards wine and food premiums. I think of it as part of the tip so I just took that 2.5% away from my overall tip.
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Amelia
Denver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Third time at tavernetta and I still enjoy it, but this time did not live up to how I remembered it. The share plates were really great- carpaccio and burrata were very yummy. But the pasta dishes we got were disappointing. The pasta special was the best- it was rolled lasagna type dish. The gnocchi was okay, but incredibly cabbage forward in flavor despite a creamy nice sauce… and the lobster Tagliatelle was actually undercooked and had probably 4-5 very small pieces of lobster… again, disappointing for $30+ nearly 40 a dish. However, the eggnog was really great. Will likely be back another time, but unfortunately not nearly as good as I remembered my experiences from 2021 and 2022 and going to take this off of my “love it” rotation :(
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Oscar
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Came in for our anniversary and have to say the food and service was top of the line, our waiter Isaac made sure that the table was clean and full of good throughout drinks our whole dinner, also gave us some great recommendations to pair wines with our food . In terms of ambiance conversations tend to overlap between tables a little bit, but the overall feel of the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, like a hug. Will be coming back!
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Alex
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious! Would highly recommend!! Very fresh pasta and delicious bread / apps!
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Becky
VIP
Dallas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday dinner! The salad was amazing and we loved the pasta. Wonderful service!
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Rob
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Denver Italian restaurant. I feel bad leaving anything less than 5 stars but this visit deserves it. Emily at the bar was noticeably agitated and annoyed with me and my gf from the moment we sat at the bar. I have no idea why. Perhaps because Nick was kind enough to reserve 2 seats at the bar for us? Very inattentive for us only. Zero smiles or interaction while she noticeably did so with her friends who were dining next to us. Very disappointing visit. The food, however, was the absolute best. We started with the burrata. For dinner, we shared the rigatoni with lamb ragu and the Su Pitzosu which had to be the best meal that I've ever eaten. Cooked to perfection.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Denver
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food cheerful and friendly service. Thank you.
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Lisa
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience, thank you. The personnel and Brett did a great job! Very welcoming and made our birthday experience extra special. One piece of feedback would be the plating of the cavier could have been more refined and thoughtful- specifically the serving spoon was too big and the plate was too big for the proportions of cavier and condiments.
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Neil
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for the Roman pasta flight during happy hour and loved it! Food was excellent and the service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back.
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Tim
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here. It was five stars across the board. Burrata, Atlantic fluke, gnocchi were superb. Will definitely be back. Looking forward to dining at Sunday Vinyl which is another property of the Frasca Hospitality Group and is next door to Tavernetta.
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FAQs

Tavernetta does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta is rated 4.7 stars by 225 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.tavernettadenver.com/
Phone number
(720) 605-1889
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.

Tavernetta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Tavernetta

Tavernetta Holiday Market - 12/23 pick up

Dinner Reservation

Menu

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tavernetta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tavernetta restaurant rated?

Is Tavernetta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information