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Tavernetta Denver, Denver, CO
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Tavernetta Denver

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
23:00
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Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality.

Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.

Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Cody Cheetham

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: This glam Union Station spot is where you go for elegant Italian fare, thanks to the award-winning team behind Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine. In a stunning dining room decked with colorful art and a centerpiece open kitchen, feast on refined housemade pastas like a ricotta gnudi with summer black truffle that earned the restaurant MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status. Bonus points for a cozy fireside lounge and outdoor patio, perfect for lingering over a Venetian spritz or glass of wine from the mainly-Italian list.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    US$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter Sunday the Italian way at Tavernetta. Join us on April 20th from 10 AM – 2 PM for a special three-course Italian-inspired brunch menu. Enhance your experience with optional wine pairings and delightful brunch cocktails. Gather your loved ones and make this Easter a deliciously memorable celebration.
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  • Dinner Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Tavernetta's dinner reservation allows for 1 - 4 guests for inside dining. (For reservations of 5-8 guests please use the "Large Party Dinner Reservation" on this page). This reservation allows for dining within the following time frames of: 1-2 guests up to 2 hours 3-4 guests up to 2 hours and 30 minutes If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary. For reservations larger than 10 guests, please contact our reservations team at reservations@tavernettadenver.com or by calling 720-605-1889.
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  • Happy Hour Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our authentic Italian à la carte Happy Hour menu in our lounge and bar top! Happy Hour is from 3-6 PM *Please note the dinner menu is available at 5 pm for happy hour reservations, as long as the allotted dining time frame is honored (2 hours for parties of up to 4 people). If you are more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, we reserve the right to adjust your reservation time or dining time frame if necessary.
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What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    Most Booked

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavernetta Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "incredible" pasta and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some found the ambiance lively, others appreciated the quiet table options. Overall, it's a "wonderful restaurant" worth visiting.
373 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, but not great. Wine was just ok. Service was good.

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    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and the best lamb pasta I’ve ever had!

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  3. Julia

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience, came highly recommended, bad service, cold food, won’t go back

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  4. mark

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavernetta never fails to impress. Everything from the ambiance to the service to the amazing food and wine. It was the best.

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  5. Frank

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best roast chicken in America and the owner and staff are attentive, professional and warm. I lived in Denver for 14 years before returning home to NYC and on a trip back to CO, had to stop for dinner at Tavernetta.

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  6. Anita

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered several things on the menu Burrata, crude, Misti, ragu and risotto. That night and the next two of the three of us got really sick and we pinned it down to food poising from the ragu since it was the only thing that I didn’t eat. I was really disappointed since this has been one of my favorite places. One of my guests was so sick she had to cancel her trip the next morning

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  7. Dana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought out of town clients for dinner after a long day of business meetings. Dinner was excellent and the service was great! We will be dining here again!

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  8. Doug

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dining experience. I too a friend their for the first time and they where completely blown away!!!

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  9. Regan

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ross was our server and did a wonderful job accommodating our food allergies and finding vegan options. The cocktails were unique. It is always an amazing experience

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  10. Katrina

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. The food was fantastic, but the service was even better! We have been wanting to dine at Tavernetta for years and finally made it for our anniversary. Every single team member we interacted with ( which was at least 7 or 8 people) wished us Happy Anniversary - something so simple was so impressive and notable. The food was wonderful - the presentation and flavors were spot on. I can not wait to go back!

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FAQs

Tavernetta Denver does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Tavernetta Denver is rated 4.7 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 113 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tavernetta Denver

1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202-5901

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available through the Hotel Born by entering the hotel entrance at the corner of 16th and Wewatta. Public parking is also available in our parking garage off of 16th street between WynKoop and Wewatta.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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