Taverna

The spaghetti was way too spicy to eat, but the focaccia was really good. Service was okay. I’d be willing to give this place another try and order something different next time.

Service was solid at the beginning, when it started getting busy we were forgotten a bit. $3 mimosas were stellar, the bruschetta was amazing, entrees were ok.

The food is good but don't order from here if your family is hungry. The portion sizes are very small, especially the Ravioli Carbonara. It was so little food for so much money that I called to make sure it was not a mistake. The picture shown is after two of the six raviolis from the $28 dish had been eaten. A disappointing meal that was not nearly worth the price.

Came during restaurant week to try the menu. I was asked if I wanted to sit inside out outside. The inside was just as hot as outside for a 90+ degree evening. The patio was crowded, so I sat inside, no difference in temp. (Halfway through dinner, there was a cool breeze, but it shortly disappeared.) I picked the watermelon crudo, salmon with risotto florentino, and the caramel gelato. The watermelon crudo showed up with avocado on it, which was not listed on the menu. The waitress said it was coming like that from the kitchen randomly. In allergic, so she took it back and brought one with "more" watermelon. 5 very thinly shaved pieces of watermelon. The rind was chewy, and I wound up cutting it off, so there was not a lot to eat. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the spinach and tomatoes were a great flavoring to the risotto. I ate the whole thing. When it came time for dessert, they were out of the caramel Gelato, so I picked chocolate over vanilla. The dessert comes with an expresso shot of coffee. It was OK, I could have skipped if it wasn't part of the pre-fixe price. Overall, I thought it was a little expensive based on the lack of salad course content and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. Liz was amazing with the service. She recommended the really nice Moscato. Sweet and effervescent. The other staff seemed friendly.

My husband and I had a delicious lunch today. We split the Mediterranean salad and the California pizza. The salad was perfectly dressed with a homemade lemon vinaigrette and was super fresh. We hope to be able to recreate this pizza at home with our pizza oven. We live out of state, but hope to return. Our waiter, Tevin, was excellent!

Maybe we just ordered wrong, but we asked our waitress for the most popular items and the chicken green and white pasta was said to be the best pasta, and it was completely flavorless and didn’t even look appetizing. I just got the spicy spaghetti and it was okay. The bruschetta was completely flopping bc the bread was so soggy. The cocktails are good though, and they have a nice atmosphere. I wonder if I should’ve just gotten a pizza, but how do you mess up pasta and bruschetta at an Italian restaurant! I was very sad about the quality of the food especially because of the price. It was 100$ for 2 pastas, 1 appetizer, and 2 drinks. That would be fine if the food was really good, but it was not. We also had to pay 9$ to park. Also no vegan options.

TAVERNA is a really cute Italian restaurant in Buckhead. I enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. I went on a Friday night, it was fairly busy. Our server was a sassy one, but enjoyed my food. I ordered Bruschetta as an appetizer and the wagyu burger as my entrée both 10/10. My friend ordered FRITTO MISTO as an appetizer, entrée was the salmon. I would definitely go again but to sit at the bar because the seating for 2 was a little tight.

We just had the best experience Liz was our waitress and she couldn’t have been more accommodating. It was my birthday and she brought a sparkler and we had amazing cheesecake and she recommended the braised beef which was wonderful and she was super busy and she still made us feel like 1 million bucks Thank you, Liz, for a great birthday celebration!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. They served $3 mimosas and aperol spritz until 3pm for brunch. I waiter Curtis was very kind, funny and attentive. The place has an authentic Italian feel and chef came to meet us at our table. He told us he was from Venice and let us know that the risotto we ordered had not come in from Italy and takes time to make so he asked big it was ok to sub with linguine. It was a great choice now I'm very interested in coming back for the risotto. My friend ordered bolognese. This place is really good if you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine.

Food: just okay, but still expensive Service: we went on a busy Sunday where they had their weekend drink special so didn't get spectacular service Ambiance: loud, lots of tables crunched together

We loved the setting outside. That really was the reason we tried this restaurant. Reminded us of being away on vacation. It is fall so its perfect weather to sit outside and enjoy a good meal. We had meatballs as a starter. I really enjoyed the bread. The meatballs could have been hotter. They came out warm. But thats just a preference. We ordered the braised beef with polenta. My husband had his without polenta and the kitchen was able to acomodate this which was really kind of them. The one which came with polenta had no veggies. I wish that this meal came with veggies too. The sauce on the braised beef was really good. Service was good. I really loved the lady at the front who showed us our table. She was very friendly. All in all good restaurant.

Taverna is an inviting neighborhood restaurant for Italian food. It is located near Buckhead Village, so there is something to do beforehand or afterwards. There is indoor and outdoor seating, The lighting is a bit dark inside, even during the day, but the outdoor seating has good lighting as long as the day is nice. As far as service goes, it was good but it could have been faster at times. My boyfriend and I came for brunch on Saturday where they have $3 Mimosas which were yummy! For our actual brunch, we got the Taverna Hash and Vegetarian Omelette. According to my boyfriend, the Taverna Hash was seasoned well and the brisket was tender. I enjoyed my Vegetarian Omelette; there was plenty of cheese in there to make it taste extra good. I have been here before and got a pasta and the focaccia which were delicious as well. I think Taverna is a nice place for brunch (and other meals). The $3 mimosas are a good deal as well. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you are in Buckhead!

The manager with the unpleasant mouth is so rude. He dropped his wrists (very sassy) and said "I'm not doing this today. I simply asked for another round before the brunch special was over.

We sat at the bar after a long day. We started with the bruschetta and each enjoyed the Seafood Risotto and the daily cut of the day on top of polenta. The ambiance was very classic and inviting.

Overall, would love to return to try more. Parking: two garages close by. They probably do validate but I forgot to ask (don't be like me!) there is also street parking but this corner of buckhead gets busy Atmosphere: not the shining star of this restaurant but I don't care as long as the food is good and it's clean. It feels a little generic but it does have a neat patio. It's lower key than its neighbor restaurants. We had a reservation, which was easy to get. Staff: attentive, kind, helpful and knowledgeable Food: pasta is truly the star here. They make their own pasta so if you have never had it that way, it may have a unique texture to you; it's chewier and more flavorful. I love fresh pasta personally so this was wonderful. Cacio e pepe: while I do generally prefer a thicker noodle for this dish, their homemade pasta was so delicious. The flavor of the sauce was perfectly balanced and creamy (without cream of course) Carbonara: this was the winner. More sumptuous than the cacio, this dish had a ton more flavor too. The panchetta ratio was perfection and was of course parallel with the freshly made pasta. Chicken Milanese: a surprisingly light dish despite it being fried. The dish was plated with a light vinegarette salad with arugula, cucumber, tomato, and olives. The chicken was butterflied and thin, and perfectly crispy. Affogato: for dessert we shared the lovely salted caramel gelato with espresso. The perfect flavor of gelato to complement. I would love to go back to try other pastas!

We came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. There are $3 mimosas and aperol spritz which was awesome. We started with the bruschetta and it was so fresh. The tomato's were so light and tasty. For my main course I had the short rib gnocchi. It tasted great. The gnocchi was soft and almost melted in the mouth. The short rib added to the flavor as well and was cooked just right within the sauce. The restaurant wasn't packed but it was filling up. The waiter was also pretty quick as well and very attentive.

I come here a lot because I live closeby, and it never disappoints. The servers and management are always fantastic. I enjoy sitting in the patio all year round as it's heated in winter and cooled in summer. I have probably tried 90% of the menu, and it's all great. The pizzas are always great, the appetizers and salads are fantastic. And I love the eggplant parmigiana and the Branzino from the entrees. We went last night and got the Branzino and focaccia, and both lived up to the expectations.

Loved this spot. The food was really good and the portions were good sized for the price. Bonus was the $3 aperol spritz on the weekend which were super good!

While the first experience I had at Taverna wasn't the best one, this second time was MUCH BETTER. I came for Brunch with my wife and our two best friends. They had a deal on aperol spritzes for a certain time frame during brunch, so we took advantage of that FULLY. I think they were around $6? I can't remember. We got quite a few. We all got our own food dishes. I got the BEC sandwich which was incredible. It was so tasty and the perfect brunch item honestly. My wife got the avocado toast, which was good. I am not the biggest fan of avo toast, but my wife loved it. Our friends got the chicken waffle and I can't remember what the other person got. Both tasted good! Our server was super nice and very attentive throughout the entire time we were there. We told her we were celebrating our wedding anniversaries and she brought our some cake for us to share in addition to some sparklers which was such a nice tough. She was so nice! This experience was muchhhhhh better than the first time. There is a parking garage attached to the building, and you can get your parking validated for I think up to 2 hours? We ubered, but I do know they validate parking. We made a reservation, as Saturday brunches in Buckhead are super popular. So definitely make one in advance. Overall, the food was great, ambiance was great, and the service was even better! I'll definitely be back again!

Pretty much everything about this place was mediocre. SEATING - we put our name/number down for 3 to sit outside. 20 min wait. 30 min later we check in with them to see how much longer, it's like they didn't remember us and were like "oh we can clear off a table for you!" Like ???? SERVICE - waiter was really nice, but we did have to ask repeatedly for more water FOOD - mediocre at best. Look at pics. Burrata pizza wasn't what I expected based on their Instagram. It's bread and cheese so tasty but not worth the price. Friend ordered the pumpkin risotto and it was SOUP. Lava cake was served cold. Not very lava-y. Served with different ice cream flavor (Dulce de leche) than advertised (vanilla bean). Tiramisu was pretty good. Go down the street to Yeppa. Way better food and service.

This was my first time eating here. We came on a Saturday night and the environment was great. The music wasn't too loud and the lighting was perfect. There was a long list of drinks to choose from along with plenty of food options. Our waitress was very patient and answered all the questions we had. My only complaint is that the steak we ordered came out uncooked. A portion of the meat didn't even look like it touched the stove - besides this everything was delicious. The staff made it up to us by offering free dessert.

We went on a Saturday for $3 mimosas and aperol spritz. They were pretty strict about ordering our drinks which I found odd. The food was good as well as service.

We recently went for lunch, and there were some high notes and some average. The best thing we atewas the fungi pizza, with prosciutto added. It was absolutely delicious. The least satisfying thing that we had was the polpo octopus appetizer. It was served cold, which was odd to have cold octopus with cold potatoes. And the octopus was incredibly chewy. Not very satisfying. The seafood risotto had great flavor, but there could have been a much larger serving. The tagliatelle Bolognese say was very solid, with a large portion and a great Ragu. The service was good, not great. The place is adorable and centrally located in Buckhead. There is street parking or nearby garage parking. I can't say that we would rush back, but we would probably go if we were nearby.

First off, I want to shout out our server Anja. She was attentive, kind, and ensured our meals came out amazing. The menu is great, but both times we've gone we have ordered specials. Last night, we enjoyed the zucchini chips, taverna salad, chicken parmesan pizza (the special), and the tomato basil pasta. Let me share something I think is rarely done consistently well amongst restaurants- every dish came out PIPING hot. No lukewarm meals here, this wasn't under a warmer, this was made fresh. It's something I just do not take for granted. There's good italian food all over buckhead, even within Buckhead Village. I think this place has a better ambiance, it's easier to get into (we didn't have a rez), and much better value. Already counting down the days til we can come back!

We went to Taverna for date night and I mean it was awesome. Staff was attentive and at our side every second, if we needed more wine they poured it. If we needed a box they got it. We didn't have to ask for a single thing, they just took care of it! Great service. Food was phenomenal, my boyfriend got the Cacio de Pepe and I got the pasta carbonara (Gf) . I actually demolished my entire plate. We will be back here, hopefully to the brunch!

Omg this place is GOOD. Like really good, almost almost Italy good. Came here for lunch and they had drink specials on the weekend ($3 for an Aeperol spritz? ) and their California pizza was seriously amazing! I always am very critical when it comes to anything California based but the pizza was flat and crispy- definitely out of a brick over or seemed like it and just enough toppings! Fresh yet hearty! Our bartender was amazing and all around had really great service! I will definitely be back.

Best slitely dirty martini with hand stuffed true Italian blue cheese stuffed olives not the ones floating in brine....firm and amazing‍

4.7/5 Came here with my friend for light eats and drinks. They do have a parking deck with an elevator that leads to the side of the restaurant. So, it's easy to find and they validate parking which is a plus! Service: Our waiter was absolutely wonderful! She had a really nice vibe and was more than open and patient when it came to ordering. The manager was also going around doing table touches, which is always appreciated as a customer. Food: We shared the Mussels, which were in a tomato based sauce. The mussels were good, except for a few that still had sand in them, but I can't say I would order them again. I believe that's just person preference, as I enjoy white wine sauces more for mussels. For drinks, my friend ordered the Aperol spritz and I enjoyed the Lavender Refresher. The drinks were really good and strong, we also ordered a few rounds of wine which were good picks as well. For dessert, we just decided to share the tiramisu. I will say I don't usually like tiramisu, but this one was delightful as it was light and airy. Ambiance: It is a really nice place, very warm feeling inside with a good amount of seating. This is a good place for birthday dinners, celebration dinners, or just a night out. But the bathrooms could use a lil extra tidying up without the night. One stall was not up to par in the women's restroom. Overall: I will definitely be back to try more menu items. I have heard good things about their brunch/breakfast, so I will be back with a review for that once I've experienced it.

Love their $3 mimosa and aperol spritzes during brunch. Thought the service was great too. Ambiance is a bit casual, you'll find families, solo diners, and couples just grabbing a bite. Food was ok and wasn't my favorite, but enjoyed the California pizza and avocado toast. The wagyu burger wasn't very flavorful or memorable. Overall a solid spot for cheap brunch in Buckhead.

Both times we've been here has been such a treat. They have $3 mimosas and spritz for brunch! The French toast is one of my favorites, and I love that the flavor is in the toast and not from things drizzled on the top. The service is always very pleasant, and everyone is very friendly. The outside space was such a nice place to eat, it's pretty much fully covered but in a beautiful way.

We walked in at 20 minutes to close after a very long evening and they graciously seated our party of 4. The food was great as was the service and I recommend giving them a try!

Bruschetta was very good and fresh, quick service, enjoyed the pasta definitely very creamy and rich.

Hidden Lunch Gem! Great Food Great Service! Cool Ambiance. Came here for a Valentines Day Lunch and this is now my go to spot for Lasagna.

First timer and found it odd with the small number of guests that the bar did not alert the servers didn't know certain items were unavailable. The margarita of choice was out of passion fruit but I should have just went with the BloodyOrange from the onslaught. My lasagna was delicious and a hearty portion. We were there to celebrate a birthday and the server did a nice sparkling surprise.

This was a nice place for Sunday brunch. You can't beat the $3 mimosa or Aperol spritz brunch special. The service was good (though slow by 12:30 when we were wrapping up and the restaurant was growing very crowded). I thought the food was decent. I had a veggie omelet, and it was tasty and came with seasoned potatoes and some leafy greens. My husband had the breakfast pizza, which had eggs, tomatoes, and ham. It was honestly underwhelming, and the crust was chewy, but not super flavorful - we both added Cholula to give it some flavor. I would say the food was good, not great, but the atmosphere was nice, and our experience was good.

Perfect patio dining experience! Nestled in Buckhead Village, we chose this location for Friday lunch. Upon arrival for our 11 am reservation, Phil warmly greeted and sat us on the covered patio. This was a prime spot to watch the constant flow of people and pets strolling by. Hailey's attentive service was appreciated. I opted for the Good Friday cod and chip special which included cole slaw. The fries were well seasoned. The sandwich included two nice sized pieces of cod-which could have used a bit more flavor-but hit the spot. My friend who is vegan only had one option- the kale salad. She left saying she was still hungry (I felt bad because I was full and left with a takeout box). It would be nice to add more vegan options to meet customers' diverse dietary needs. Park in the garage to take advantage of validated parking. The weather was lovely on this Spring day, so we walked around and visited the nearby businesses. Overall, the service was pleasant and I plan to return to explore more of their menu options.

I love taverna!!! Dr. Phil makes the best chocolate martinis.. they are elite... PERIOD!!!! Yall should give him a raise because he is the best and the nicest guy ever!! What a cutie!!

Stopped in for date night, and the restaurant itself is actually very very beautiful. Parking is a bit of a conundrum because one of the hostesses told me that they have validation for two hours for free parking in the LAZ across from Yeppa but I end up paying via mobile app just to be sure (12.95 for 2 hours). She was very kind though and provided great directions I'm just a bit dense when it comes to parking and parking decks in general. I blame it on my left-handed-ness lol. If you park near the library it's actually really really expensive so I would've avoid it at all. Cost something like two hours for $33 come on Atlanta.lol Anyways, I had a raspberry frizz drink and it was quite nice. It had the fruitiness, but none of the fruit still had a lot of raspberry taste I would recommend it on a nice spring day. We ordered the meatballs and I have to say that the red sauce that it came with was exceptional. The tomatoes were definitely some Marzano, but they were next level because the quality was so high and they were a deep bright red. I'll make sure to take a pic next go. I settled on the linguine with mixed seafood (frutti di mare) my guest opted for the rigatoni with eggplant and aged ricotta. my dish the seafood was extremely fresh, came with calamari, large, shrimps and mussels. Seafood but in a perfect world for $29 there would've been four instead of two shrimp. Dish was also quite large and delicious. Overall we had a great dinner. Can't speak to dessert but I'll be back next time to report back.

Their Sunday brunch is Unbeatable!!! Love love love. And Shannon, the bartender, is AMAZING!! Even when she is working by herself, she is jovial, observant and efficient. Food is well worth it also.

Always a great time at Taverna. I do recommend a reservation if you're planning to visit later in the evening. The food here is excellent. Absolutely great New York style thin crust pizza cooked to perfection. The risotto is also perfectly prepared and not too mushy! The carbonara is great and the Paglia E Fieno we had last night, Wow! What a great sauce. We had the squash zucchini chips and focaccia for apps. Both were great. We skipped dessert on this visit. Good drinks, great service, great food, 2 hour validated parking in the deck attached to their building. Give Taverna a try if you haven't, you'll love it.

I went here off of a recommendation from a fellow foodie. It did not disappoint. We wanted a casual but classy sit down brunch where we weren't swamped in hookah smoke and grass walls. I called to make reservation however the lady on the phone said there was more than enough seating. This made me slightly nervous because online it said no reservations available. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the hostesses who showed us to our table. They have an amazing drink special $3 mimosas which we definitely indulged in. We ordered the Prosciutto Burrata & Fichi to share and I ordered the B.E.C. Sandwich while the person with me ordered the Chicken and Waffles. Not necessarily a disappointment the Prosciutto Burrata & Fichi came out almost as a pizza rather than a board. It was decent but definitely heavy on the arugula. My sandwich was amazing. An Italian take on a New Yorkers favorite sandwich. Their Chicken and Waffles was also amazing. The vibe and aesthetic of the restaurant was family friendly and you felt transported to Sicily. Would recommend if you are looking for somewhere casual with friends or going on a date!

Good vibes and good food! Had the branzino and it was very tasty! I would order again. So nice sitting in the patio on a warm night.

I'm updating my review. The ambience is still good, Desiree, our server, was wonderful. Food arrived on time. We ordered the lasagna and the mushroom risotto. The lasagna was excellent. The risotto was undercooked but the flavours were good even if the texture was off. My martini arrived dirty though I didn't order a dirty martini. Only olives. It was drinkable. Maybe I'll get a visit where all is as it should be. I suppose I should say something about the definition of insanity here. All in all, it's inconsistent.

Very good avocado toast here that was played beautifully. Prices are super reasonable for brunch although for $17 one could have a bit more salmon. To note, mimosas are $3 and decent for the price. Service was decent but wasn't stellar. The restaurant was bustling and had a good playlist. Overall good experience.

Had late lunch on a Friday afternoon and was seated on the patio right away. The weather was perfect and the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. In fact everyone was seated in the patio area. Service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. The margarita was amazing! It's one of their signature drinks and I highly recommended it. The zucchini chips were made to order and I was happy they were hot and plentiful. The sauce they are served with was delicious. And I ordered the California pizza and substituted the chicken for shrimp; there was an up-charge of $5. I'm pescatarian so it was an obvious request...and it was delicious! The crust was thin and the pizza was fresh.

We had a recent Sunday brunch here. The ambience was casual chic and the service was quick. They are very specific about having your physical ID on you, if you want to order alcoholic beverages. They didn't accept my drivers license photo and hence I couldn't take advantage of the happy hour on the drinks. It's only $3 mimosas and same for aperol spritz. I got the avocado toast with salmon. It was standard. My friend got the kale salad and she liked it. I liked it enough to consider revisiting for their drinks later. Overall it was a good experience. Their menu seemed versatile without going over board. Prices were decent as well.

A great spot for brunch or post trivia drinks in Buckhead. I've come to Taverna numerous times for drinks after winning trivia at Fado across the street. The drinks are always good and they have a nice wine selection too. We came for brunch recently in a group of 6 people. It was our server's first day and you could tell she was nervous but she did a great job! She was very attentive, my water glass was always full and she kept up with all of our requests! The food is really nice, I had a salad for brunch and it was your typical bistro-style salad. Nothing that stands out but the quality and timeliness of it was great. I stole far too many french fries from my friend's burger plate and they were excellent! The addition of fresh parmesan and parsley was welcome. All and all it was a solid brunch spot that isn't pretentious and is consistent.

Food, service and ambience were phenomenal. Our server Michael was very nice. The Bruschetta Al Pomodoro, California Pizza and Tonnarelli Caico E Pepe was very good. We had a great time. We highly recommended this restaurant for those looking for a good Italian restaurant.

Food is fresh and great ambience. Unfortunately, they kept getting our order incorrect. And then charged for the extra pizza. I think they were understaffed and didn't think it was going to be busy.

pasta was DELISHHH, half off on bottles of wine on mondays and they got a brunch menu

Taverna just made a change to their menu...the meatball appetizer is OUTSTANDING ...large fluffy balls with delicious marinara and a dollop of ricotta cheese! Stupendous Best slightly dirty martinis in the city with hand stuffed blue cheese olives

Don't believe the rating! This restaurant was awful. 1 hour waiting for drinks, one hour waiting for food and yet my food was not delivered correctly. I have an allergy and they messed it up. 30 mins for dessert and another 35 mins for the check. ONLY one competent very overworked server yet this is supposed to be a high end restaurant. The ambiance wasn't that either. The restaurant wasn't that clean and the bathrooms either. I'm not sure they would pass a health code there. The pasta was very basic and the tiramisu tasted like butter rather than coffee. I am very disappointed.

Delicious dinner! We sat on the patio which is definitely the best seat in the house. We started off with the Polpo which was the grilled octopus with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives and parsley. For the entree, I asked the server what he recommended between the Lasagna Al Forno and the Gnocchi Di Patate Rustici and without hesitation he said the Gnocchi. He was not wrong! It was sooo good with the short rib and garden herbs. I was too full to try dessert but the options looked good. I will definitely go back if I have the chance!

I've been here quite a few times, and normally it would have been a five star review every single time. Today, the service was a less than great experience. "Less than great" is nice, lol. First, the food is great. Every time. Today I had the spaghetti pomodoro and bruschetta. Unfortunately, I didn't care how good the food was because there were so many issues with the service. Trina was very nice but forgot what we ordered, then forgot to put in my appetizer (though she seemed to be blaming the kitchen, but then, again, couldn't remember what the appetizer was), barely checked on our table, didn't come by to get last orders before brunch ended, and wouldn't serve me another drink because brunch ended though I'm not sure what that had to do with me since the bar was still open. I'm typically very very lenient with service, but was pushed over the edge after I paid and she returned without my debit card after charging it and then had to go searching for it around the restaurant floor. Could have very well been an off day, because these were strangely silly mistakes, but it absolutely ruined my experience today. I look forward to coming here so it was disappointing. We did express our frustrations in person, but of course it didn't change anything. Just when we thought it was over, Trina took our parking ticket to validate it. After she confirmed that is was validated after we double checked (because at this point we felt the need to double check,) imagine out surprise when we try to leave and we had to pay because it wasn't validated at all. Is this punishment or what?!? Good food, though.

Nice vibe to the place. Good selections to choose from and personable service. Can recommend.

I ate here with some friends for my birthday. Overall, I really enjoyed it. The best part of the experience was the service. The staff was friendly and attentive and they gave me a complimentary dessert for my birthday. The atmosphere was also really nice. It was a very warm and cozy place while still being very nice and clean. We came kind of later but the vibes were still really good and we didn't feel like we were being rushed or didn't want to be waited on. The food was pretty good but the lowest ranking in my opinion between atmosphere and service. I also wouldn't consider this place to be a top choice for Italian food, it definitely seemed more Americanized and wasn't very authentic from what I could tell. We all split different entrees and shared a chef's focaccia which was very different. It wasn't bad but it was basically just their pizza crust covered in oil so I wouldn't order it again. The Cacio e Pepe was probably the worst of them all. It definitely didn't taste like parmesan and was just a bland plate of mush, reminded me of gravy more than anything. The Margherita pizza was basic but good and the Caesar was pretty average. The best dish of the night was the filet mignon with mashed potatoes, broccoli and a red wine sauce and the truffle fries. I definitely think the steak was the most worth it dish especially compared to the other choices we had. Their drinks were good too. We each had an espresso martini with dessert and enjoyed them. This place was worth trying and I'd like to go back to either get the filet or try something else.

Came with a party of 8 for the patio. Manager said they don't seat parties of 8 on the patio. I said we are happy to split into 2 parties of 4. He said no and was very combative. Said you're still a party of 8. I asked him to explain. He said if he did that for us he'd have to do that for everyone. I asked again why it's a problem to have 2 separate tables and all he said was we can't sit a party of 8. No one was on the patio and he wouldn't seat us. See picture. We went to Yeppa next door. Unlike Taverna, they were polite and sat us in 15 mins even though they were packed. Service was great. Food was great. Management was great. Glad to give my money to them instead. Will never go to Taverna ever again. Too many better options in Atlanta where they treat you with respect.