Taverna Costale

4.6

766 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Hot spot

When the owners of Taverna Costale originally moved their families to Florida, they did so to create a revolution in hospitality. Their blueprint for success can be summed up in two simple words: People first.

It is a commitment to those they work alongside, by creating welcoming, supportive environments in which to grow. It is a passion to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for their guests. It is the desire to make positive changes within their neighborhood through community outreach.

For this reason, the owners cultivated a relationship with acclaimed chef Fabio Viviani, who brings unmatched culinary inspiration to the table. The synergy between the two group elevated the spotlight on people, culture, and quality - making Taverna Costale unique to what St. Pete has to offer.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Fabio Viviani
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Location
200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Area
St. Petersburg
Cross Street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 766 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for groups
Tampa / Central Florida West
Hot spot
Tampa / Central Florida West
Romantic
St. Petersburg
Good for groups
St. Petersburg
Hot spot
St. Petersburg
Great for outdoor dining
St. Petersburg
Romantic
St. Petersburg
Good for special occasions
St. Petersburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Taverna Costale delights with a diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere. Signature dishes like meatballs, lobster pasta, and pistachio cake receive praise, with one reviewer calling it "the best dining experience." The service is consistently noted as "wonderful" and "attentive," enhancing the overall experience. Ideal for special occasions.

766 Reviews

J
Judy
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food! One of our favorite restaurants. But don’t know why all these restaurants feel the need to have the noise level ( music, bass) so loud.
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Christine
Tampa
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food variety was very good & while presentation was wonderful, many items served could have been hotter. Surprising generous pours of 4 Roses in our Old Fashioned were each worth $12! Taylor was a most attentive & courteous server.
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Beverly
Naples
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kat, was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. When she heard it was my birthday, she even put a candle in my cheesecake.
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NINA
VIP
Tallahassee
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service again! We’ve been several times and always enjoy! Blaze, our server, is always personable and knowledgeable. All drinks, meals and desserts were fabulous! Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a friend birthday today and enjoyed a beautiful meal, enjoyed great service and a lovely experience.
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Joe
VIP
Tampa
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal. Our Server Aileen was superb, friendly and make a great entree choice recommendation. The swordfish was some of the best I have had.
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Karen
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service but hard to have a conversation due to noise level. On the expensive side for Italian food.
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Fred
Tampa
42 reviews
1.0
42 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had a Mediterranean salad for lunch, salad was full of grit, probably wasn’t washed well & added chicken to salad, it was dry & no flavor. When we asked for the check the waiter noticed most of my food was uneaten, he made a joke that I ate only the best parts, I said no it was full of grit. I mentioned to tell the kitchen that the salad was full of grit. He said he would he subsequently brought the check never offered to take the salad off or if there was something they could do I won’t be returning to taverna.
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Barbara
Tampa
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at TC. We feel fortunate to live near by. We usually order entrees, but went with shareable appetizers- bread, shrimp, meatballs, octopus & Mediterranean salad. It was a wonderful feast! We’ll be back. There are no many restaurants in the area, but TC stands out among the competition.
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Sheryl
VIP
Tampa
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Mussels are great. The branzino was terrific as was the salmon.
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FAQs

Taverna Costale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 954-3863.

Taverna Costale is rated 4.6 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located on Central Avenue, between Second & Third Avenue S.
Area
St. Petersburg
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Fabio Viviani
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.tavernacostale.com/
Phone number
(727) 954-3863
Private party facilities
The Taverna Costale Private Dining Room may accommodate groups up to 20 guests. Our events team will customize food & beverage menus that will best suit your special event & take care of everything from the moment your guests arrive, to the moment they depart. Please reach out to us anytime at: info@tavernacostale.com for more information.

Taverna Costale

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Dining areas

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What 766 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Dining areas

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