Taverna Downtown (Austin)
258 W 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 5124771001
Cuisine: Italian
Hours
Sunday, Saturday: 10:00–14:30
Sunday, Saturday: 15:00–22:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00–22:00
Friday: 11:00–23:00
Taverna Downtown (Austin) Menu
Breakfast & Brunch
Eggs Any Style
2 Eggs with choice of bacon, ham, or breakfast sausage with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Vegetariana Omelet
Egg whites, mixed vegetables and side of tomato sauce, served with a side of fruit.
Chorizo Omelet
With Manchego cheese, served with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Create Your Own Omelet
Your choice of ham, Fontina cheese, Parmesan, spinach, mushrooms and onions, served with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Soft Polenta & Eggs
Arrabbiata sauce and wild boar sausage.
Eggs Benedict
2 Poached eggs on an English muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce with your choice of protein. Served with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Orange Vanilla French Toast
With warm mixed berry compote, and maple Mascarpone cheese.
Taverna Hash
Brisket, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Lobster Omelet
Lobster meat, vegetable ragu, mare sauce and Hollandaise, served with breakfast potatoes and garlic bread.
Avocado Toast
Multigrain country bread, crushed avocado, house made lox, mimosa eggs and petite salad.
Brunch | Pasta & Risotto
Garganelli Pomodoro e Basilico o Bolognese
With fresh tomato and basil or with bolognese sauce and Parmesan.
Tagliolini Scampi
With shrimp, garlic, white wine, grape tomatoes, lemon, capers and butter sauce.
Paglia e Fieno
Green and white tagliolini with chicken, wild mushrooms, truffle oil and cream sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, Parmesan, Mozzarella and aged Provolone served with spaghetti pomodoro.
Risotto con Burrata
Burrata, roasted tomatoes, basil and crispy prosciutto.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Homestyle meatballs, vegetable ragu and tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops tossed in a brandy crustacean cream sauce.
Lasagna Tradizionale
Layers of homemade spinach pasta, bolognese, bechamel and Parmesan.
Gnocchi Rustici
Potato gnocchi with braised short rib ragu and shaved Parmigiano.
Cappellacci with Butternut Squash
House-made pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, Ricotta and Grana Padano served with tomato fondue, brown butter, sage and roasted hazelnuts.
Brunch | Secondi
Pollo alla Piastra
Chicken breast paillard with arugula, tomato, avocado and shaved Parmesan.
Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon
Lemon caper sauce, sauteed spinach and asparagus.
Brunch | Antipasti
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta, fresh tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, shallots, zucchini and carrots with spicy tomato aioli.
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese
Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, basil, tuscan olive oil and sea salt.
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese with Prosciutto
Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, basil, tuscan olive oil and sea salt with prosciutto.
Warm Mediterranean Octopus
With celery, fingerling potatoes, Taggiasca olives, roasted sweet grape tomatoes, lemon confit, salsa verde and focaccia.
Beef Cured Carpaccio
Baby arugula and shaved asparagus tossed in a creamy truffle lemon mustard dressing, garnished with breadsticks.
Brunch | Features
New Orleans Style Beignets
Served with cappuccino sauce.
Mimosas & Bellinis
Brunch | Side Orders
Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Smoked Ham
Smoked Bacon
Fresh Fruit
Dolci
Housemade Gelatos & Sorbettos
Nutella Marble Cheesecake
With Amarena cherries.
Taverna Tiramisu
Chef’s specialty.
Chocolate Hazelnut Budino
Gianduia sauce, whipped cream and vanilla gelato.
Espresso Creme Brulee
With homemade biscotti.
Homemade Cannoli
With sheep’s milk imported Ricotta mousse.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
With peanut butter and raspberries.
Brunch | Salad
House Salad
Mixed greens, sweet grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and pickled onions drizzled with taverna balsamic dressing.
Caesar Salad
Kale and baby Romaine hearts, shaved Grana Padano and croutons.
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Baby wild arugula, kale, roasted beets, orange segments, herbed Goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts with a honey Prosecco dressing.
Brunch | Entree Salads
Taverna Wedge Salad
Baby iceberg, crispy pancetta, sweet mixed grape tomatoes, chives, Bleu cheese dressing and crumbles.
Chopped Salad
Avocados, tomatoes, green and red onions, bacon, Gorgonzola and hearts of palm with herb vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Boston lettuce, Romaine, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, Feta cheese, with oregano yogurt dressing.
Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella and basil.
Salsiccia Pizza
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Italian sausage, caramelized onions and peppers.
Salamino Pizza
Tomato sauce, spicy Italian salami, grape tomatoes, Mozzarella and Goat cheese.
Bianca Pizza
Prosciutto, arugula, Mozzarella and shaved Parmesan.
Burrata Pizza
Roasted cherry tomato, Burrata cheese, basil, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.
California Pizza
Chicken, Mozzarella, avocado, Feta, tomatoes and cilantro.
Calzone Pizza
Chicken, Mozzarella, bacon, ham, sausage, onions and mushrooms.
Vegetariana Pizza
Tomato sauce, roasted mixed vegetables, pine nuts, oregano.
Fig Pizza
Pancetta, Ricotta cheese, red wine poached figs, baby wild arugula, vincotto glaze drizzle.
Brunch | Woodstone Oven
Chef’s Focaccia
Rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Chef’s Focaccia with Prosciutto
Rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese with prosciutto.
Gluten-Free Focaccia
With rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Taverna Focaccia
Pancetta, mushrooms, pickled onions, pine nuts, arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Salad
House Salad
Mixed greens, sweet grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and pickled onions, drizzled with taverna balsamic dressing.
Caesar Salad
Kale and baby Romaine hearts, shaved Grana Padano and brioche croutons.
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Baby wild arugula, kale, roasted beets, orange segments, herbed Goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts with a honey Prosecco dressing.
Woodstone Oven
Chef’s Focaccia
Rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Chef’s Focaccia with Prosciutto
Rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese with prosciutto.
Taverna Focaccia
Pancetta, mushrooms, pickled onions, pine nuts, arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Gluten-Free Focaccia
With rosemary olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Antipasti
Antipasto Emiliano
For the table. Prosciutto, mortadella, salamino negroni, Burrata, Grana Padano, triple cream Brie, poached figs, Taggiasca olives, artichokes and focaccia.
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta, fresh tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese
Mixed grape tomatoes, basil, Tuscan olive oil and sea salt.
Mozzarella di Bufala alla Caprese with Prosciutto
Mixed grape tomatoes, basil, Tuscan olive oil and sea salt with prosciutto.
Warm Mediterranean Octopus
With celery, fingerling potatoes, Taggiasca olives, roasted sweet grape tomatoes, lemon confit, salsa verde and focaccia.
Beef Cured Carpaccio
Baby arugula and shaved asparagus tossed in a creamy truffle lemon mustard dressing, garnished with breadsticks.
Fritto Misto
Calamari, shrimp, shallots, zucchini and carrots with spicy tomato aioli.
Cozze alla Marinara
Sauteed mussels with white wine, fresh tomato, garlic, shallots and butter; with toasted ciabatta.
Paste
Garganelli Pomodoro e Basilico o Bolognese
With fresh tomato and basil or with bolognese sauce and Parmesan.
Tagliolini Scampi
With shrimp, garlic, white wine, grape tomatoes, lemon, capers and butter sauce.
Paglia e Fieno
Green and white tagliolini with chicken, wild mushrooms, truffle oil and cream sauce.
Fettuccine Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops tossed in a brandy crustacean cream sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
With pancetta, egg yolk, cream, Parmesan and fresh black pepper.
Gnocchi Rustici
Potato gnocchi with braised short rib ragu and shaved Parmigiano.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, Parmesan, Mozzarella and aged Provolone, served with spaghetti pomodoro.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Homestyle meatballs, vegetable ragu and tomato sauce.
Ravioli di Aragosta
Homemade Ricotta cheese raviolis with asparagus, lobster meat, tomato confit, and caramelized shallots, served in a limoncello cream sauce.
Fiocchi al Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola filled pasta with pears, walnuts, arugula and cream sauce.
Lasagna Tradizionale
Layers of homemade spinach pasta, bolognese, bechamel and Parmesan.
Cappellacci with Butternut Squash
House-made pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, Ricotta and Grana Padano served with tomato fondue, brown butter, sage and roasted hazelnuts.
Risotteria
Risotto al Parmigiano con Salsa Tartufata
Black truffle sauce and Grana Padano Our risotto is made with carnaroli rice, which is considered the best rice for risotto.
Risotto con Burrata
Burrata, roasted tomatoes, basil and crispy prosciutto. Our risotto is made with carnaroli rice, which is considered the best rice for risotto.
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and tomato. Our risotto is made with carnaroli rice, which is considered the best rice for risotto
Risotto Pollo e Balsamico
Chicken, Fontina and vegetable involtini, garnished with diced tomatoes and with balsamic glaze. Our risotto is made with carnaroli rice, which is considered the best rice for risotto.
Risotto alle Capensante
2 Pan-seared jumbo sea scallops, artichokes, roasted grape tomatoes, lemon confit, white wine, butter, Parmesan and natural jus. Our risotto is made with carnaroli rice, which is considered the best rice for risotto.
Secondi
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal with tomato sauce, Parmesan, Mozzarella and spaghetti.
Sea Bass Brodetto
Sea bass, clams and mussels poached in a light tomato broth with vegetable ragout, sauteed wild mushrooms, potatoes, and lemon confit with ciabatta.
Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon
Lemon caper sauce, sauteed spinach and asparagus.
Filetto di Manzo
7 oz. Seared beef tenderloin, mushroom marsala sauce, asparagus and roasted potatoes.
Chicken Scaloppini
Pan-seared chicken breast sauteed in a white wine, oregano, tomato sauce topped with fresh Mozzarella cheese with roasted mixed vegetables and fingerling potatoes.
Pork Osso Bucco
Red wine braised pork osso bucco with saffron risotto, sauteed spinach, topped with a red wine demi glaze and garnished with Panko gremolata.