Trattoria Taverniti

Tried this Italian spot recently. The pizza was actually really good—crispy crust, nice flavor, and fresh toppings. The pasta had a decent sauce with good seasoning, but the overall dish could’ve been better—maybe it needed a bit more richness or texture. What really brought the experience down, though, was the service. The server didn’t seem very friendly or attentive, which made the atmosphere a bit uncomfortable. Decent food, but the customer service definitely needs improvement.

The pasta here is top notch!! I am a big carbonara fan & the Carbonara Alla Calabrese was excellent. My wife had the Lasagna, which was also very flavorful. We ordered the Fichi as an appetizer, but unfortunately it was a gamble being out of fig season. I would recommend not baking the prosciutto with the fig and cheese & then wrapping it after. The bread (which you have to order) just seemed like a toasted panino, so I wouldn't recommend getting that. As an Italian, I think bread should be included at every table but at the end of the day, Tav's is a must try for their quality of pasta! I will be back to try some more options & enjoy the old school vibes.

Dined here for lunch with my boyfriend, and it was a very tasty and great experience overall! We ordered Burrata e Prosciutto, Carbonara Alla Calebrese, Penne alla Calebrese and a Tiramisu. This is probably one of my favourite Italian restaurants I have been to so far in Toronto. I would definitely go back here again and highly recommend this place to others!

This place was amazing. From a person who has been to Italy, this food was amazing. Even though the restaurant was packed, the servers sat us down pretty quickly, and they were very nice. The place was clean, and small, not like those big restaurants you walk into where there are stains on the tablecloths. Clean, efficient and yummy, this place deserves 5/5 stars.

They have the best, freshest calamari in town. Overall experience was good, I wished they would remember our special occasion as I did mention it on the reservation. I would come here for casual hang out, not for an anniversary.

The pesto was so delicious. The service here is really nice. Lots of different selections on the menu. I need to come back and try the other pasta dishes!

Dined on 22nd of May 2025, with friends, our first visit, but definitely not our last. Silvia and Franco were wonderful and so attentive. The food was excellent, best Calamari, but could have had an option of a different sauce and the Calabrese could have had a little more sauce. Pizza was excellent. The Primitivo was very acceptable and fairly priced. Tiramisu, homemade and delicious.

Love the atmosphere here and the authentic Italian experience. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Lasagna was excellent as was the bruschetta and arancini. And I’m glad I went for the Tiramisu. Wow. So good. Many thanks to Vee for making us feel at home.