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Tavernonna, Kansas City, MO

Tavernonna

3.2
3.2
693 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy.

The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.

Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (816) 346-4410
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Specializing in groups of 50 – 100, our decades of history and experience will put you at ease while your get-together gets together. Small groups can gather in one of our three boardrooms, or take advantage of our open mezzanine to allow guests to mix and mingle before or after your function. Need to eat while you meet? Our catering team is more than happy to take care of the food while you take care of the facts. Order from our existing menu or allow us to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience to suit your needs. Helping you get business done is our business.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of up to 28 in our back room. We also host many cocktail receptions for up to 35. Should your party grow larger, we offer a multitude of catering rooms to handle your needs!
  • Area
    Downtown / River Market
  • Cross Street
    Baltimore
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 693 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.2
3.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City

    Romantic

  • Kansas City

    Good for special occasions

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavernonna offers a mix of experiences with standout Italian dishes and a charming ambiance. Praised for its "incredible food" and great service, it's a delightful spot for a leisurely meal. However, some diners note inconsistencies in food quality and service. Ideal for those staying at Hotel Phillips or downtown visitors.

693 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience with Tavernonna and we were out on a date night. The food was amazing and we would definitely return!

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  2. Virginia

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food good, service very good. Took in excess of 30 minutes from the time the order was placed until served. Ordered pizza with white sauce, it came with red sauce.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Kiki

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a nice, leisurely meal before a show at the Folly Theater. The chicken parm was very good. The tiramisu was excellent! The servers were charming, and the service was efficient. We will definitely return.

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  4. SoloDiner

    London

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Italian menu within walking distance of downtown venues.

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  5. Stacy

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation here for dinner since we were staying at Hotel Phillips. It was my husband and I’s first overnight away since our son was born and given the menu prices and online photos we had high expectations. The table we were seated at wasn’t very clean. I wore a white dress and needed to wipe away my own seat to not get it dirty. We’d looked at the menu online before coming so we’d know what we wanted ahead of time. The menu in the restaurant was much smaller than online. They don’t have the build your own pasta menu page at all. Ok…so we ordered the next thing we wanted, KC Strip Oscar Supreme ($68). They were out of the Hollandaise. Ordered the next thing we wanted, Arrabiata squid ink pasta ($42). It came out with shrimp…but no Maine lobster claw like the menu showed. We had to figure out that mistake ourself, no one was forthcoming about the fact that they were out of lobster claw. At this point we were very soured and disappointed that this really special night away was starting this way. We paid for our drink & appetizer and went somewhere else. We will not be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kristen

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really hoping I would like this place but it was just not. When someone finally waited on us….we did have great cocktails. That was a plus! They were out of meatballs…which is very odd being an Italian restaurant. The carbonara was good, but it was very, very salty. Wine was nice, but overpriced by the glass. Unfortunately not worth going back! Downtown has way better restaurants, especially for the cost. 2 cocktails, 2 meals, 2 wine = 150 before tip.

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  7. RebC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered bottle of wine 1st thing, took 20 minutes to get it. Ordered steak and lobster, 30 minutes later was told steak on grill, no lobster. Substituted for lobster, steak was over cooked and only warm-ish. Was provided price adjustment, but would rather had good steak. I think they are understaffed.

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  8. AmyB

    Denver

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Easy dinner if staying at the Phillips. Service was excellent!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, and the ambiance was nice. The service, however, was subpar. I've worked in the industry, and I know it can make or break an experience, especially in a fine dining atmosphere.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One of the worst experiences I have had at a restaurant. Do not go. You will be happier at Chipotle!

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FAQs

Tavernonna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 346-4410.

Tavernonna is rated 3.2 stars by 693 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavernonna

106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Baltimore
  • Area
    Downtown / River Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (816) 346-4410
  • Catering
    Specializing in groups of 50 – 100, our decades of history and experience will put you at ease while your get-together gets together. Small groups can gather in one of our three boardrooms, or take advantage of our open mezzanine to allow guests to mix and mingle before or after your function. Need to eat while you meet? Our catering team is more than happy to take care of the food while you take care of the facts. Order from our existing menu or allow us to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience to suit your needs. Helping you get business done is our business.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of up to 28 in our back room. We also host many cocktail receptions for up to 35. Should your party grow larger, we offer a multitude of catering rooms to handle your needs!
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