Tavernetta Vail

Tavernetta Vail – A Sister Restaurant That Delivers As longtime fans of Frasca in Boulder and its sister location in Denver, we arrived at Tavernetta Vail with high expectations—and it absolutely delivered. Located within the Four Seasons, the restaurant is beautifully designed, blending warmth and sophistication in a way that feels both inviting and refined. We began with the burrata, served with a vibrant homemade pesto. It was soft, creamy, and perfectly balanced—easily one of the best starters we’ve had in a while. We also shared the insalata mista, a simple but delicious salad. We asked for the buttermilk dressing to come on the side, but honestly, it didn’t need it. The greens were fresh, well-dressed, and generously portioned for two to three people. For mains, we shared the gluten-free spaghetti (available by request) with uni, dungeness crab, and ossetra caviar- bold, luxurious combination that was flawlessly executed. We paired that with the Alaskan halibut, which was perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. To end the meal, we enjoyed a couple of glasses of moscato alongside their panna cotta—a delicate and satisfying finish. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, and the overall experience was seamless from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back.

Tavernetta Vail at the Four Seasons is a stylish Italian restaurant with a cozy, elegant feel. The interior combines warm wood, high ceilings, and soft lighting, making it both upscale and welcoming. The food focuses on Northern Italian flavors and is beautifully presented. The all-Italian wine list pairs perfectly with the menu. Service is friendly and professional, with staff happy to explain dishes and make recommendations. Whether you’re coming off the slopes or celebrating something special, Tavernetta offers a memorable dining experience in Vail.

Tavernetta was absolutely outstanding. My husband, dad, and I sat at the bar and John waited on us. He made our experience literally perfect. My dad wanted to go back again the next night. The food was bar none some of the best food we've ever had. Great wine. John gave us champagne when he had heard that we had just gotten married. He was so memorable. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

Food was great! We loved everything we ate. Atmosphere was also amazing. Beautiful restaurant. Our only complaint was the service. First of all, our server made us order all of our courses at the very beginning. This is an Italian restaurant where everything is supposedly authentic. Italian restaurants are known to be slow and at your leisure. We were rushed throughout our entire dinner. Our server asked us to order our second glass of wine before we were done with our second. The only time we were able to take our time was when the kitchen got delayed. It was a real bummer given how tasty the food was. They just need to know that people want to eat slow.

First time for us in the new restaurant at the Four seasons. Everything was great. There’s already a couple good Italian restaurants in Vail, but they went for it and it’s terrific. Our waiter Tom was kind and had good suggestions and pairing.

Had the most EXCELLENT dinner experience. Such amazing service, Michael, Jerome, and the bartender Raúl - he was INCREDIBLE! Raúl went above and beyond to make sure I had a phenomenal experience. Thank you to all of you. 🙏🏽

Amazing food great service the atmosphere for a super fine dining establishments in my opinion incredibly loud . But maybe Im old and just don’t want to yell all night in a restaurant to someone right next to me . Wall paper with texture might help to lower the noise level even the waiter might agree because we couldn’t hear him and just yelled back all night and it was not that busy . Just super loud every thing else was amazing.

I was excited to try this Italian restaurant, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. Place and service are great. The food was anything but traditional Italian—strange flavors, odd textures, and overall not tasty. It felt more like an experimental take on Italian cuisine rather than the real deal. If you’re looking for authentic flavors, this is not the place. Place and service are great.

Food was excellent- even my nephew was praising the chef! It was so delicious that he ate everything off his plate. Every dish we ordered was absolutely finger licking good. Definitely should try the burrata that is freshly made in Italy and shipped within 48 hours to the restaurant. I recommend ordering family style so you get to enjoy appetizers, followed by pasta, and then a protein like the tomahawk. The ambiance is as expected of a restaurant in the Four Seasons. If you're in Vail , you should definitely try this restaurant. It was the most memorable dinner we had all week while visiting Vail.

It seems that some folks who have reviewed Tavernetta may have gotten a little carried away, being in Vail at the Four Seasons and all. Typically, these are out-of-towners who may not get out much at home and are inclined to rave about high priced, fancy meals. Spending 4-5 months a year in Vail, I can tell you that overall quality of many restaurants has declined since COVID and housing costs make reliable staffing challenging. Our waitress passed herself off as a gourmet of haute cuisine and referred to many of the dishes as decadent, which was both meaningless and inaccurate. I don't drink wine, but my friend ordered a pinot noir that arrived in a small carafe that barely covered the bottom of the wine glass. I asked my friend if that was a normal pour, he just shrugged and said, "I don't know, I just ordered a pinot noir." Without exaggeration, there was less than 1/4" of wine at the bottom of a pretty large wine glass. When we went upstairs to the Remedy bar after dinner, he ordered another pinot noir and received a properly filled 1/2 glass of the wine. The burrata appetizer was interesting, but not in a good way and the bread on which to spread the burrata was extra. Whatever appetizer our friends ordered sat uneaten and unidentified. Then there was the alleged "whole bronzino," which was missing the head, spine and tail. I hope it was dead before they removed all that. The fish was butterflied and served skin-side up, with the pesto sauce on top of the skin, which was weird, to say the least. It was all sitting on top of a lemony flavored spinach which could've caused Popeye to swear off spinach. Our friends had risotto and some other pasta and refused to comment. I thought for pasta dishes, the portions were skimpy, but as they didn't finish their entrees, it was a moot point. Jack Daniels was not offered, which I find offensive. We drink 20-year port after dinner, but I like my Jack before and during dinner and I don't think any restaurant should consider itself above serving Jack Daniels. On a high note, the three of them said that the tiramisu was the best they ever had, but, in the vein of skimpy servings, there wasn't enough for me to taste. Bear in mind that it's Vail, so it ain't going to be cheap. It should however be good and without condescension.

Absolutely loved dining at Tavernetta! We had heard that they just opened in the Four Seasons last month (December 2024) and we had to try it. The staff did not disappoint. Denni made sure to literally take care of every single thing we needed and made sure to tell us the specials. You can just tell all the staff has their stuff together because they all had their strut down. I love how their menu works. We had the focaccia and burrata together. Yum. Then we had the insalata which has the perfect amount of dressing and Parmesan. After that, we shared the Linguini and it was one of my favorite parts of the meal. The lobster and noodles together had the best flavors. And then for the steak we had New York Strip, dry-aged. We usually don't have a lot of luck with dry-aged but I ate every bite of my portion. It was apart of the A5 Wagyu special and that Wagyu melted in our mouths. And I don't even have to mention how gorgeous the interior is! Chef's kiss to this place all the way. You must go here AT LEAST once during your stay in Vail!

A tad pricey for what it was but hey - it's vail! Would definitely recommend! I left a cash tip that isn't discovered until after the portable card reader. I saw the first look on the servers face so I hope he was quick to look inside the tip folder?! He definitely wasn't happy:) great experience though. Glad to get out alive:))

Wow. Tavernetta was AMAZING! We came for the trendy Hot Cocoa at the Four Seasons bar (upstairs), were disappointed by the forever wait time... only to find something MUCH better by accident!! Tavernetta's architecture and vibe is incredible. When you walk through the sliding pocket doors, you feel almost like you've entered a French alp secret society with 40 ft vaulted ceilings. Then you are greeted by their incredible staff. Shout out to Chantel and Raoul, our most excellent stewards. Chantel was charming and personable. And Raoul never let a water glass get empty. Then there was Marshall, who took us on a brief, but in depth tour of the wine room. I now have an appreciation for Italian, French and Spanish wines I didn't have before. Incredible! Thank you, Tavernetta! This will be a definite must-stop from now on!

Beautiful room, ambience, colors, furniture with expansive views of Vail Mountain. We were seated in a romantic curved booth. Service is excellent, friendly and we did not feel rushed. The GM came by several times checking on how we were doing and was very friendly. Our courses were each delicious we enjoyed steak for two, pasta with fennel sausage and broccolini rapini, marinated olives, marcona almonds with pickled veggies. And we ended dinner with Villa Zarri Nocino liqueur and Nonino Grappa Torcolato. We look forward to returning. Thank you for an exquisite dining experience.

Everything at Tavernetta is exceptional. From the food, to the service, to the flow of the dining room, they really know what they're doing. Incredible hospitality and exquisite ambiance. Best part, they've only been open a few short months. Get in there while you can. This place will soon dominate the valley as the best restaurant in the mountains.

Service & Experience Staff was very nice but extremely slow. The menu wasn't very clear making it difficult to understand what was being offered. The waitress was helpful in clarifying our questions. Food: Food was okay. However the pasta portion was atrociously small I almost asked if they accidentally gave me something from the kids menu :( Ambiance: Really nice decor and cool room but the chairs were extremely uncomfortable which made the long wait for the food even more difficult. There were other chair styles which I can't speak to but the U shaped ones were brutal. Conclusion: Overall I think that this took too long and was overpriced when compared to similar restaurants in the valley for what was offered. Would definitely recommend going to La Bottega over this which is right down the road.

Very disappointed. Service was very poor. Staff looks overwhelmed and stressed. Very slow to get orders. Food took forever to come out. Tables that got seated after us finished their meals before we ever got ours. Food is over priced and okay quality. Small portions. One pasta dish came out cold. It's average tasting pasta. You can tell they were rushing in the kitchen. Vegetables cut uneven and thus cooked unequal. Even with a reservation they sat us late for table even though it was open and ready for us before we arrived. Front of stuff needs lots of improvement. Was very excited but sadly disappointed. From someone who has eaten at multiple Michelin restaurants from recognized up to three star, this is no where near making the list. Should not be recognized by Michelin by the current practice and standards.