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Tavernetta

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 97 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 - 12/15 pick up
$13.00 - $168.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 15, 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 12th.
Tavernetta Holiday Market - 12/22 pick up
$13.00 - $168.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 22, 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.

What 187 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
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.

187 Reviews

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Hayley
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Expensive, but worth it for special occasions.
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Caryn
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been several times, always an amazing dining experience!!
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YonasY
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Visited during happy hour. Burrata was phenomenal. Arancini also delicious.
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ChrisW
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tavernetta used to be our favorite place to eat in Denver. This time the food had gone noticeably downhill. Our insalada salad was so heavily drenched with parmesan and oil. It tasted like a cheap salad from a diner. Our meal was average at best. It's a shame because this place used to be good would not recommend it anymore
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Excellent wine selection. Our favorite dish was the lobster tagliatelle!!
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rosalie
Denver
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caccio e peppe was delicious! Wonderful happy hour meal !
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J
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is excellent. The lobster pasta is by far the best I've had in denver. The carpaccio is made well, very fresh. This dish is simple, however it's basically impossible to find people who can execute it correctly. The service is 100%. The host was incredible. Once again they have given an exceptional experience. It's worth the money. I will be going back soon.
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Richard
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always wondered about how restaurants figure out pricing for dinner items with white truffles.... We ordered a risotto with white truffles and the waitor came and grated the truffles. We thanked him. A few minutes later, he returned to add a bit more grated truffles....He obviously weighed it before, returned to the kitchen and weighed it again, and when he shorted us a tiny bit, he actually returned to give us our full amount of this treat...All done quietly but I now know how it should be done. Unsosphisitcated guy that I am, I once ordered white truffles at another Michelin star restaurant and the waitor kept asking me if I wanted more. I kept saying sure. When the bill came, I got an additional $105 for the "extra truffles". I prefer the Tavernetta method.
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Tj
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely trattoria. Great service from maitre’ d Seth, my server Alane and her support team. The food was excellent, gnocchi and polenta stole my heart as well as the authentic and mouthwatering puntarelle insalata. Approachable in all areas for the casual diner to the elegant wine savant. 10/10.
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Lori
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall it was a positive experience and the food was really good but for the price I expect a higher level of attention to detail. We waited a long time for our initial drink order. The table was in a high traffic area and the tables are very close together. As a result, the waiter (who was very nice) was standing between our table and the table next to ours doing his best to take orders and deliver food, so whenever he was working with one table his back side was in the faces of the other table, which went on throughout dinner and was very distracting and somewhat irritating. With the current layout, I’m not sure how you fix it, but if there is a way to resolve it, it would definitely impact the dining experience.
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FAQs

Tavernetta does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta is rated 4.7 stars by 187 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 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 97 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 - 12/15 pick up

Tavernetta Holiday Market - 12/22 pick up

Menu

What 187 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

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