Taverna Toscana

Rob D'Avanzo

8 months ago

Taverna Toscana just delivered one of the most memorable meals we’ve had all year! Started with the Pecorino Parker House Rolls – warm, fluffy, cheesy little clouds served with honey butter. Only complaint - they disappear quickly! The Brussels Sprout Salad was insanely good: perfect in every way. The Taverna Chopped Salad was fresh, crunchy, and generously portioned – the ideal bright counterpoint to everything else. Then came the pastas. The Rigatoni with Wagyu Short Rib Bolognese is straight-up ridiculous – tender, melt-in-your-mouth short rib in a sauce so rich and beefy it coats every ridge of the rigatoni perfectly. The Roasted Chicken Fusilloni was surprisingly the sleeper hit: juicy chunks of roasted chicken, silky pasta curls, and an amazing tomato sauce with a touch of cream that had us sopping up every drop with those addicting pecorino rolls. Pastas made fresh at Taverna. Service was absolutely outstanding – professional, warm, attentive, perfectly timed, and full of genuine enthusiasm that made the meal even better. Taverna Toscana nails every single detail with one very minor exception - it was very, very cold. We had coats draped over our laps like blankets. Brrr. Small price to pay for food that is soul-satisfying, a vibe that is Tuscan perfection. We left stuffed, happy, and already planning our next visit. Run, don’t walk. This place is special. 🇮🇹❤️

Holly Fehl

4 months ago

Food was amazing and our waiter Scott R was incredible! It was a birthday dinner for my friend and he gave us great recommendations. I had the filet tip risotto and she has the pork shank. Definitely recommend.

Joshua Santillan

2 months ago

A hidden gem located one block from downtown Bradenton, this is the best meal I’ve had in a long time. I can’t recommend enough. They only cook with olive oil, butter, and tallow and their commitment to quality shines through in every dish. The Parker rolls are a “must order” and the quality of house made pasta is second to none. The steak rivals Bascom’s in both quality of cut and cooking style. Can’t wait to come back.

Kaying Huang

4 months ago

Came here for my birthday and it was 100% worth it!! The service was super attentive, and every single dish we ordered was amazing. I just moved here not long ago, and this is definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to. Can’t wait to bring my friends and family next time. Highly recommend!

Krista Brock

4 months ago

I had the pleasure of working at Taverna Toscana as a vendor for a patio birthday party, and Alicia and the entire team were fantastic to collaborate with. From load-in to setup and throughout the event, everything was smooth, organized, and incredibly vendor-friendly. The team was welcoming, accommodating, and made it easy to do our job efficiently, which always makes a huge difference. The patio is a beautiful space for events, and it was clear they take great pride in creating a great experience for both clients and vendors. Highly recommend Taverna Toscana for events. Looking forward to working together again!

Madison Kehoe

6 months ago

Abby is the best server, she gave great recommendations for food and drinks as well as excellent service. Very friendly, personable, and reliable. Came here for my birthday dinner and I’m so happy I did. Everything is delicious. We had the Fabio’s Wagyu Meatball for an appetizer: 10/10 cooked perfectly. I had the vodka rose for dinner and added steak. Best decision ever. My sister had the Wagyu Short Rib Bolognese, my mother had the Rigatoni Tartufo, and my father had the bone in Ribeye with the Gorgonzola crust. All the meats were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. We’ll definitely be back. Shoutout to the bartenders for making great drinks and the cooks for the tasty food!

Christian (CSpectre89)

2 months ago

Great service and great food. The bread is always phenomenal. My wife the lavender drink and it's become one of her favorites. The dry aged steak with a side of wild mushrooms is a great combo. Alex took great care of us.

Petiteweekender

3 months ago

I tried Taverna Toscana and had a great experience. This is a great restaurant for date night, celebrations or a nicer dinner in Bradenton. They have a few mocktails to choose from, which is great because I don’t drink alcohol. For an appetizer, I tried the beef carpaccio and caesar salad. For entrees, my table tried that ossobuco and the roasted filet tip risotto. For dessert, we tried the homemade tiramisu. My favorite was definitely the beef carpaccio. There is valet parking and a parking lot available. For dinner, reservations are recommended. They also have a weekday happy hour that you can check out.

Brittany Williams

7 months ago

This review is long over due but I wanted to say I enjoyed this establishment back in July 2025 for my 30th Birthday! The entire process was handled sooo well. I had no idea where to host my family and close friends and someone recommended Taverna Toscana (TT), I was so happy they were able to accommodate. I reached out about a week prior to the day and when I say these names, I hope they are still apart of the TT family but Alicia B, the assistant manager was super helpful via email, asking all the right questions and making me feel automatically that this was the right place to spend my bday. Next, once I arrived we walked to the back, I did not know what to expect and once we arrived through the doors, I felt transported to to say the least, it was an amazing..amazingly beautiful room. It was private (was not expecting a private room), and my friend arrived early and was able to add "Springing into 30's" decor and it was just really beautiful. Next, the staff..Stefania and Eli were absolutely AMAZING and so sweet! They even participated in writing me words of wisdom on a note card as I entered into the next stage of life and their words were caring and intentional as if they knew me. Hard workers and they even let us stay a little past closing as I was opening gifts, speeches, and photos. It's the little details that make a difference into an experience and while the food was 10/10, I just really appreciated the overall atmosphere that made this such a memorable night for me and my family. Thanks again Taverna Team!

Shelly Sarrazin

6 months ago

We had the most wonderful dinner from the moment we sat down, everything felt warm, inviting, and special. We started with the Parker Rolls — warm, soft, and perfectly ooey-gooey. The kind you promise to “just have one” of… and then immediately reach for another. For dinner, we ordered the Vodka Rosé Pasta, and wow. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce was absolutely incredible — rich, creamy, and hands down one of the best pasta sauces I’ve ever had. We also had the Wagyu short rib Bolognese, which was equally impressive. Deep, savory flavor with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness — true comfort food with an elevated touch. Ended with the Orange Sticky Toffee Pudding & it was amazing! The service was on point all evening — attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed without ever feeling rushed. It was the perfect Valentine’s dinner, and we can’t wait to return!