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Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
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Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
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Cuisine type
- Italian,
Atmosphere
- Upscale,
Products and Services
- Restaurants,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Location
219 21st St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0B7
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Menu & Prices
Summer Features MENU - Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
Bellini
Fresh white peach puree, chilled prosecco
$7.00
Caprese
Fresh fior di latte mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo
$10.00
Burrata
Fresh creamy mozzarella, arugula, pesto, evoo, herb crostini
$8.00
Olive
Assorted, warm marinated olives
$4.00
Polpette
Signature sicilian meat balls, spicy san marzano tomato sauce
$5.00
Salumi (charcuterie plate)
Selection of imported hand-sliced cured Italian meats, parmigiano-reggiano cheese chunks, grilled red peppers, olives, peperoncino, arugula
$15.00
Rucola e Barbabietola
Organic baby arugula, crimson beets, caprino goat cheese, shallot vinaigrette
$11.00
Insalata di Spinaci
Organic baby spinach, crimson beets, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, warm pancetta vinaigrette
$11.00
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Fresh (hand-rolled in house) potato dumplings, San Marzano tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella
$18.00
Ravioli con Aragosta
Fresh hand-crafted lobster ravioli, brown butter, sage, cream, parmigaino-reggiano
$24.00
Pizze 12-inch
Caputo Flour imported from southern Italy, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, and simple toppings that complement rather than overpower- makes our crispy thin crust pizza as authentic and fantastic as those found on the streets of Rome.
Quattro Formaggi
San Marzano tomato basil pesto, fior di latte mozzarella, goat cheese, fontina, asiago
$15.00
Capricciosa
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto cotto, kalamata olives, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil
$15.00
Prosciutto
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
$15.00
Calabrese
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy Calabrese salami, cracked chili pepper
$15.00
Salsiccia
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fennel sausage, roasted red pepper
$15.00
Verduretta
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, roasted yellow, green, red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, garlic, caprino goat cheese, fresh basil
$15.00
Bianca
Extra virgin olive oil, fior di latte mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, fontina, porcini mushroom, thyme, arugula
$15.00
Margherita
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil
$15.00
Marinara
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil (dairy free/no cheese)
$15.00
Minestre e Insalate MENU - Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
Minestrone
$4.95
Minestrone alla Genovese
$6.50
Insalata Mista
$4.95
Insalata di Chef
$9.95
Insalata di Cesare
$9.95
Pizzete e Calzoni
8 " Luncheon Special Pizza
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, choice of one topping
$9.95
8 " Pizza Margherita
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
$10.95
Calzone
Folded pizza filled with chunky tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano - reggiano, prosciutto cotto, oregano, pomodoro demitasse
Lunch Pasta
Spaghetti con Ragu alla Bolognese
$9.95
Lasagna al Forno
$10.95
Tortellini con Ragu alla Bolognese
$10.95
Cannelloni di Pollo
$13.95
Fettuccine al 'Alfredo
$10.95
Panini
Polpettine
Sicilian meatballs, tomato sauce, provolone, fresh basil, crusty country Italian roll, choice of minestra, insalata or sea salt potato chips
$11.95
Manzo
Italian Beef - roast beef, caramelized onion, provolone, crusty country Italian roll, choice of minestra, insalata or sea salt potato chips
$11.95
Americano
Old neighborhood torpedo - prosciutto cotto., soppressata salami, provolone, tomato, arugula, house vinaigrette, hot pressed country Italian roll, choice of minestra, insalata or sea salt potato chips
$11.95
Caprese
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, arugula, hot pressed crusty ciabatta, choice of minestra, insalata or sea salt potato chips
$9.95
Antipasti MENU - Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
Bruschetta
Country Italian bread, tomato, basil, garlic
$4.95
Bruschetta alla Napoletana
Crusty flat bread, tomato, basil, garlic, parmiagiano-reggiano
$9.95
Peperonata
Roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, onion, garlic, tomato - basil
$9.95
With House Made Fennel Sausage
$14.90
Calamari Fritti
Garlic yoghurt sauce, lemon
$11.50
Mozzarella alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil
$12.95
Capesanté alla Veneziana
Pan seared Nova Scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon, country Italian garlic bread
$16.95
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin, capers, wild arugula, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, extra virgin olive oil,
$14.95
Soups & Salads
Tortellini en Brodo
Beef broth, house made beef & veal tortellini, fresh spinach, parmigiano-reggiano
$5.95
Minestrone
Roasted tomato-chicken broth, seasonal vegetables, local beans, hand-torn basil, parmigiano-reggiano, focaccia croutons
$5.50
Minestrone alla Genovese
Roasted tomato-chicken broth, seasonal vegetables, local beans, basil pesto, focaccia croutons
$6.50
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens, tomato, soppressata salami, house vinaigrette
$5.50
Insalata di Rucola
Baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, balsamic reduction
$5.95
Panzanella
Tuscan bread, Roma tomato, onion, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, house vinaigrette
$9.95
Roasted Garlic Chicken
$4.95
Insalata di Cesare
Torn hearts of romaine, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, garlic focaccia croutons, white anchovy, lemon
$10.95
Starter size
$5.95
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
$5.95
Roasted Garlic Chicken
$4.95
Insalata di Chef
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, green pepper, mozzarella, soppressata salami, house vinaigrette
$10.95
Beverages
Drinks
Organic Whole Leaf Tea, Espresso, Espresso Doppio, Espresso Macchiato, Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Succo di Pomodoro, Bottled Sodas, Bottled Ginger Ale, Limonata, S. Pellegrino, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna
Piatti di Pasta
Primi - (mid-course) pasta portions available
Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, parsley
$12.95
Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
$12.95
Spaghetti con Polpette
Handcrafted Sicilian meatballs, roasted San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano-reggiano
$17.90
Rigatoni allArrabbiata
Toasted garlic, peperoncino, angry tomato sauce, hand torn basil, extra virgin olive oil
$12.95
House Made Fennel Sausage
$17.90
Rigatoni con Ragu alla Bolognese
Slow braised ragu of beef, parmigiano-reggiano
$13.95
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Olives, capers, anchovies, chilies, parsley, roasted San Marzano tomatoes
$14.95
Fettuccine all'Alfredo
Parmigiano-reggiano cream, cracked black pepper
$14.95
Prosciutto and Peas
$17.95
Sundried Tomatoes
$17.95
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Pancetta, scallions, free range egg, parmigiano-reggiano, cracked black pepper
$15.95
Capelli D'Angelo con Gamberi
Fresh angel hair pasta, shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, parmigiano-reggiano cream
$17.95
Fettuccine alla Marinara
Shrimp, bay scallops, calamari, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, cream
$18.95
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Pancetta, manila clams, white wine, roasted tomato aglio olio, peperoncino
$18.95
Lasagna al Forno
Bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella, parmigiano-reggiano, mozzarella
$15.95
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci
Fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, roasted tomato, basil pesto, parmigiano-reggiano cream
$18.95
Cannelloni Ripieni di Carne
Fresh hand rolled pasta filled with braised beef, veal, pork, ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano, bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella
$18.95
Cannelloni Ripieni alla Toscana
Fresh hand rolled pasta filled with spinach, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted chicken, mozzarella, tomato basil cream sauce, parmigiano-reggiano
$18.95
Gnocchi al Pesto Genovese
Hand-crafted potato dumplings, garlic, basil, pine nuts, parmigiano-reggiano, extra virgin olive oil
$15.95
Salsa Di Pomodoro
$16.95
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Creamy imported carnaroli rice, bay scallops, shrimp, onions, garlic, white wine, parsley
$17.95
Pasta Enhancements
Sautéed garlic shrimp
$5.95
Sautéed mushrooms
$4.95
Roasted garlic chicken
$4.95
House made fennel sausage
$4.95
Sicilian meatballs
$4.95
Secondi Main Course
Pollo al Limone
Pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, spaghetti aglio olio, starter minestra or insalata
$24.95
Pollo al Marsala
Sautéed scaloppine of chicken, porcini mushrooms, marsala wine, spaghetti aglio olio, starter minestra or insalata
$25.95
Piccata di Vitello al Limone
Pan-seared veal scaloppine, lemon, butter, white wine, capers, spaghetti aglio olio, starter minestra or insalata
$25.95
Vitello alla Parmigiana
Pan-fried veal scaloppine, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, spaghetti pomodoro, starter minestra or insalata
$25.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Sautéed veal scaloppine, prosciutto, fresh sage, fontina, white wine, spaghetti aglio olio, starter minestra or insalata
$26.95
Bistecca
16 oz. angus bone-in ribeye, rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, roasted tomato, lemon, country Italian garlic bread, risotto alla parmigiana, starter insalata di rucola
$33.95
Bistecca allAmericana
10 oz. angus dry aged N.Y. striploin, sea salt, cracked black pepper, garlic butter, roasted tomato, country Italian garlic bread, risotto alla parmigiana, starter insalata di cesare
$28.95
Filetto di Manzo
8 oz. angus beef tenderloin, rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, roasted tomato, lemon, country Italian garlic bread, risotto alla parmigiana, starter insalata di rucola
Gamberi alla Busara
Shrimp, onions, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, roasted tomato, parsley, herb breadcrumbs spaghetti pomodoro, starter minestra or insalata
$26.95
Steak Enhancements
Sautéed Shrimp
$5.95
Porcini Marsala
$5.95
Balsamic Reduction
$1.25
Gorgonzola Mascarpone
$5.95
Pizze
Margherita
Chunky San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
9" med
$14.95
12" lg
$19.95
Taverna Special (circa 1969)
Italian Beef, onion, mushroom
9" med
$17.95
12" lg
$24.95
Chef's Special
Calabrese salami, green pepper, mushroom
9" med
$17.95
12" lg
$24.95
All Dressed
Calabrese salami, soppressata, prosciutto cotto, green pepper, pineapple, mushroom, onion
9" med
$20.95
12" lg
$27.95
Contorni Sides
Spinaci
Sautéed organic spinach, garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
$6.95
Risotto alla Parmigiana
Creamy imported carnaroli rice, parmigiano-reggiano
$6.95
Polenta
Soft cooked, coarse-ground corn, bolognese sauce, parmigiano-reggiano
$6.95
Dolci E Formaggi MENU - Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
Tiramisu
Espresso dipped savoiardi lady fingers, sweet marsala, mascarpone cream, powdered coca, shaved bittersweet chocolate
$6.50
Panna Cotta
Vanilla bean custard, saskatoon berry vinsanto sauce or sea salt caramello sauce
$6.50
Torta Di Cioccolata
Flourless chocolate cake, vanilla bean gelato, whipped cream, caramello sauce
$8.95
Affogato
Vanilla bean gelato, hot espresso, house-made vanilla almond biscotti
$6.95
Gelati
Spumoni, limone, vanilla, seasonal flavors
$6.50
Sorbetti
Seasonal flavors
$6.50
Cantucci E Vinsanto
House-made vanilla almond biscotti, vinsanto dessert wine
$13.95
Piatto Di Formaggi
Gorgonzola dolce, parmigiano-reggiano, aged provolone, fontina, local honey, toasted walnuts
$14.95
Dessert Wines
Vini Dolce (bicchiere (2oz)/bottigila)
Riesling Icewine Reserve
Mission hill - okanagan, canada, 2011 (375 ml)
Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Otima
warres douro - portugal, N.V. (500 ml)
Porto Late Bottled Vintage Taylor
Fladgate douro - portugal, 2007 (750 ml)
Moscato DAsti Nivole
Michele chiarlo - piemonte, italia, 2011 (375 ml)
Vinsanto Del Chianti Classico
San felice agricola - toscana, italia, 2005 (375 ml)
Grappa (1 oz)
Sarpa Di Poli
60% merlot, 40% cabernet grapes, red cherries, plums, apples, honey, white flowers jacopo poli veneto, italia
Jacopo Poli Moscato
Muscat grapes candied flower, lemon zest, elderflower, prickly pear, wildflower jacopo poli veneto, italia
Jacopo Poli Vespaiolo
Vespaiolo grapes vanilla, fig, honeycomb, raspberry cream jacopo poli veneto, italia
Alexander Aqua Di Vita
Pinot, cabernet, merlot grapes, apricots, honey, almonds, brioche distilleria bottega veneto, italia
Tenuta DellOrnellaia
54% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 16% cabernet-franc, 3% petit verdot grapes - slate, peat, vanilla, caramel ornellaia toscana, italia
Digestivi
Amari - Italian Bitters (2 oz)
Fernet-Branca
150 year old recipe, 27 herbs/spices lombardia, italia
Ramazzotti
Gentian root, cinnamon, sicilian orange lombardia, italia
Montenegro
Natural caramel, fresh herbs, mint emilia-romagna, italia
Averna
Herbs, roots, citrus rinds, natural caramel sicilia, italia
Altri Liquori (1 oz)
Sambuca Dei Cesari
Anise- italy
Sambuca Passione Nera
Black licorice italy
Ouzo
Anise- greece
Galliano
Anise, vanilla- italy
St-Germain
Elderflower blossoms- france
Goldschlager
Cinnamon, 24k gold leaf flakes-italy
Strega
Multi-herbal-italy
Benedictine
Multi-herbal-france
B & B
Benedictine, cognac-france
Drambuie
Herbs, spices, honey, scotch-scotland
Baileys
Cream, irish whiskey-ireland
Kahlua
Coffee-mexico
Gianduia Crema
Chocolate, hazelnut-italy
Crème De Cacao
Cocoa- canada
Frangelico
Hazelnut-italy
Amaretto Disaronno
Almond-italy
Nocello
Walnut- italy
Pisa
Hazelnut, almonds, pistachios- italy
Limoncello
Amalfi lemon- italy
Cointreau
Bitter-sweet orange, cognac -france
Grand Marnier
Bitter orange, cognac-france
Blue Curacao
Curatao and kinnow oranges- netherlands
Tuaca
Citrus, vanilla, italian brandy- italy
Maraschino
Marasca cherries-italy
Prugna
Plum-italy
Midori
Melon-japan
Golden Pear
Pear-hungary
Crème De Banana
Banana- netherlands
Peach Schnapps
Peach- canada
Fragoli
Wild strawberry-italy
Chambord
Black raspberry-france
Saskatoon
Saskatoon berry-canada
Brandy/Cognac (min 1 oz)
Vecchia Romagna
Italy
Stock 84
V.S.O.P. Italy
Metaxa
7 star greece
Courvoisier
V.S. France
Hennessy
X.O. France
Blueberry Tea
Amaretto, grand marnier, cinnamon stick, orange pekoe tea, orange slice
So Beautiful
Cointreau, metaxa brandy
Liquori Al Caffe (2 oz)
Caffe Trieste
Kahlua, stock 84 brandy, espresso, hot water, fresh whipped cream
Frangelico Latte
Frangelico, steamed milk, espresso, fresh whipped cream, chocolate drizzle
Caffe Corretto
Espresso corrected with house grappa, sambucca, italian brandy, or amaretto
Iced Tiramisu Latte
Pisa, kahlua, baileys, espresso, milk, over ice
Pick Me Up
Baileys, espresso, over ice
Beverages MENU - Taverna Italian Kitchen & Bar
Drinks
Hot drinks ( Beer, Wine, etc.,)
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2 ratings & 1 review
By Restaurantica12
November 12, 2009
I have been eating at Taverna for 29 years. I worked as a prep cook there in school. The restaurant changed owners this fall. I was hoping it would not happen, but the restaurant's high standards have fallen off. I chose the beef torpedo and spaghetti twice in the last two weeks, hoping that last week was just an aberration, but it was not. The beef torpedo when prepared under the supervision of Wally and Roberto featured a torpedo bun toasted to the perfect crispness, tender and juicy tasty beef roast, and a dipping sauce which was perfect- flavourful and not too thick or thin. The current version consists of as limp bun, a watery dipping sauce and stringy tasteless beef. You can get this mundane fare at any greasy spoon. The meat sauce, which was a restaurant mainstain, was flavourless, cloudy, colourless and thin. Again, when Wally and Roberto were in charge, it was thick, robust, and flavourful. The spaghetti itself resembled something from a Campbell's chicken noodle soup can, being way overcooked. I can only imagine what has happened to the more complex dishes. I think the owner should bring Wally and Roberto back for an adjustment on the cooking methods. The Taverna for me was like a home away from home. I now feel homeless.
Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 4/5
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