One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicagoland. I know a statement like this can be overlooked as biased, jaded or just plain wrong to some. You may even say, this guy doesn 't get out much. You may be right, but all I can tell you is what I believe and speak to my experiences. For background, I grew up in Uptown Chicago, then as an adult lived in Elmwood Park, River Forest and Melrose Park. I 've been to many, many Italian restaurants all over Chicago and burbs. I also travel the country for work, so my experience is pretty substantial. Now, I 'm not claiming to be an expert, but in my experience Taverna on Division can go up against most of the Italian restaurants around. The dining ro...
I visited on Saturday night to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding, with generous portion sizes. I'd recommend trying Heineken 0, which is a popular non-alcoholic beer. The entertainment was fantastic as well! The owners and wait staff were very friendly, and it was clear they have many loyal customers. If we lived closer, we would definitely be regulars too. We’ll certainly return because it's worth the trip from the suburbs! Thank you for a memorable evening!
Meal Type: Dinner
Price Range: $20–30 per person
Food Rating: 4/5
Service Rating: 3/5
Atmosphere Rating: 5/5
Recommended Dish: Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
The dinner I enjoyed here was quite delightful. The homemade ricotta gnocchi is definitely a must-try! The food was impressive, earning a solid rating of 4 out of 5. The service could use a bit of improvement, as I found it average with a rating of 3. However, the atmosphere was exceptional, scoring a perfect 5. Overall, it’s a great spot for a nice meal!
I visited on February 11th to celebrate my sister's birthday. The food service was fantastic, and I had the chance to meet the owners, who were very personable. We ended up sharing some small-world stories about Melrose Park. Our server was excellent, and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back for Sunday dinner! If possible, please have non-alcoholic beer available.
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**Vegetarian Options:** Eggplant
**Service:** Dine-In
**Meal Type:** Dinner
**Price Per Person:** $30–50
**Food Rating:** 5/5
**Service Rating:** 5/5
**Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5
**Recommended Dishes:** Shrimp Taverna
**Recommendation for Vegetarians:** Highly recommend
This restaurant boasts a wide variety of vegetarian selections.
**Service:** Delivery
**Meal Type:** Dinner
**Food Rating:** 5
**Service Rating:** 5
**Recommended Dishes:** Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi, Shrimp Taverna, Eggplant Parmesan, Grilled Asparagus
This is a fantastic spot! Bartender Mike is incredibly talented, and his dirty martinis are fabulous. The espresso martinis are delicious too. This is definitely the best place in the area!
One of the best old fashioned I’ve had Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
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The best Italian food around. Greg is awesome and so is his family. We had the best time. Great little neighborhood place.
We celebrated my mom's birthday last Sunday, and everything at Taverna made it a truly memorable day.
Gatoni With Vodka Sauce And Crumbled Sausage
Steamed Mussels In A Light Tomato Sauce
Shrimp Taverna (House Specialty)
Pasta E Fagioli Or Soup Du Jour
Sausage Pepperste With Peppers
Linguine With White Clam Sauce
