"Taverna is modern, trendy, and attractive, with lots of raw wood and industrial-chic decor. The central bar has a buzzy, boisterous, sports-bar vibe to it—a lot of people seem to come just for happy hour—but the rest of the restaurant remains relaxed and low-key. The menu offers Italian crowd-pleasers like lasagna, carbonara, and ossobuco, all beautifully done. Standouts include fritto misto (fried seafood), polpette (beef and bacon meatballs), and, for dessert, tiramisu and panna cotta." - Juliana Shallcross, Kris Fordham