Taverna Newark Menu – Newark, DE

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Newark, DE

Brick-walled bar & eatery preparing coal-fired pizzas, homemade pastas & other Italian meals. Based on 875 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Taverna Newark 19711

Address:
121 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711

Phone: (302) 444-4334

Website:

Hours

Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu
Veal Meatballs
crushed tomato sauce, polenta, parmigiano		 $11.00
Coal Fired Flatbread
eggplant caponata, goat cheese, arugula		 $12.00
Truffle Garlic Bread
parmesan, truffle butter		 $11.00
Whipped Sweet Ricotta
balsamic drizzle, rustic bread		 $12.00
Pan Fried Peppers
garlic, olive oil, grilled rustic bread		 $12.00
Fried Mozzarella
tomato sauce		 $11.00
Steamed Clams
white wine, lemon, garlic, crostini		 $14.00
Grilled Artichokes
grilled lemon, parmigiano, arugula		 $13.00
Fried Calamari
pickled chiles, tomato jam, lemon aioli		 $14.00
Taverna Antipasto
choice of three: prosciutto, mortadella, salami, house made mozzarella, parmigiano, sharp provolone, asiago, pan fried peppers, citrus olives, broccoli rabe, eggplant caponata, slow cooked broccoli		 $15.00
Taverna
escarole, radicchio, celery, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, red wine vinaigrette		 $11.00
Bibb
shaved onions, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola vinaigrette		 $11.00
Mediterranean
romaine, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, olives, red onion, goat cheese, roasted shallot vinaigrette		 $12.00
Caesar
eggless caesar dressing, garlic parmesan croutons		 $11.00
Margherita
house made mozzarella, tomato sauce, torn basil		 $15.00
Four Cheese
roasted garlic ricotta, pecorino, fontina, mozzarella		 $15.00
Mushroom
portabella, crimini, slow cooked broccoli, fontina, goat cheese		 $16.00
Neopolitan
hand crushed tomato, oregano, asiago, provolone, mozzarella		 $15.00
Sausage
pan fried peppers, onions, asiago, pesto		 $17.00
Chicken
spinach, roasted tomato, mozzarella, goat cheese, chili oil		 $17.00
San Daniele
prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, tomato sauce		 $16.00
Crispy Meatball Or Pepperoni
mozzarella, pecorino, tomato sauce		 $16.00
Shrimp Panzanella Salad
fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, red onion, croutons, red wine basil vinaigrette		 $17.00
Milanese Salad
chicken cutlet, arugula, tomato, red onion, pecorino, sherry vinaigrette		 $16.00
Sicilian Chopped Salad
romaine, pepperoni, olives, red onion, provolone, grape tomatoes, artichoke, chickpeas, cucumber, red wine basil vinaigrette		 $16.00
Meatball Salad
escarole, radicchio, celery, cucumber, red onion, tomato, whipped ricotta, grilled rustic bread, red wine vinaigrette		 $16.00
Grilled Salmon Salad
spinach, potato, grilled onion, radicchio, creamy herbed dressing		 $18.00
Grilled Spicy Shrimp
zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, lemon vinaigrette, orzo, chili oil		 $18.00
Baked Salmon
herbed breadcrumbs, roasted potatoes & onions, spinach, lemon, white wine, butter		 $19.00
Spaghetti & Tomatoes
hand crushed tomatoes, fresh basil		 $17.00
Mac & Cheese
house made creste di gallo, fontina, parmesan, sweet onions, prosciutto, toasted breadcrumbs		 $17.00
Rigatoni & Sausage
hand crushed tomato sauce, crumbled sausage, pecorino romano		 $18.00
Chicken Taverna
capers, lemon, white wine cappellini		 $18.00
Carbonara
crispy bacon, peas, parmigiano, spaghetti		 $18.00
Gnocchi Fra Diavolo
potato dumpling, roasted tomato, chili flake		 $17.00
Calamarata
organic chicken tossed with spinach in Taverna tomato-cream sauce, shell pasta		 $18.00
Pork & Greens
sharp provolone, broccoli rabe, garlic aioli hoagie roll		 $15.00
Grilled Chicken
spinach, fontina, mushroom duxelle, garlic aioli, brioche roll		 $14.00
Eggplant Parm
fried eggplant, mozzarella, red sauce, hoagie roll		 $14.00
Spicy Chicken Cutlet
romaine, tomato, pickled chili, fontina, calabrian chili aioli, brioche roll		 $14.00
Italian Hot Beef
slow braised beef, long hots, slow cooked onion, provolone, garlic aioli, hoagie roll		 $15.00
Taverna Burger
fontina, roasted tomato, arugula, garlic aioli, brioche roll		 $15.00
Meatball
red sauce, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, hoagie roll		 $14.00
Roasted Garlic & Parmigiano Risotto $8.00
Parmesan Garlic Fries
garlic oil, parmesan		 $7.00
Broccoli Rabe & Pecorino $8.00
Dinner Menu
Veal Meatballs
crushed tomato sauce, polenta, parmigiano		 $11.00
Coal Fired Flatbread
eggplant caponata, goat cheese, arugula		 $12.00
Truffle Garlic Bread
parmesan, truffle butter		 $11.00
Whipped Sweet Ricotta
balsamic drizzle, rustic bread		 $12.00
Pan Fried Peppers
garlic, olive oil, grilled rustic bread		 $12.00
Fried Mozzarella
tomato sauce		 $11.00
Steamed Clams
white wine, lemon, garlic, crostini		 $14.00
Grilled Artichokes
grilled lemon, parmigiano, arugula		 $13.00
Taverna Antipasto
prosciutto, parmigiano, pan fried peppers		 $14.00
Fried Calamari
pickled chiles, tomato jam, lemon aioli		 $14.00
Taverna Antipasto
choice of three: prosciutto, mortadella, salami, house made mozzarella, parmigiano, sharp provolone, asiago, pan fried peppers, citrus olives, broccoli rabe, eggplant caponata, slow cooked broccoli		 $15.00
Taverna
escarole, radicchio, celery, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, red wine vinaigrette		 $11.00
Bibb
shaved onions, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola vinaigrette		 $11.00
Mediterranean
romaine, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, olives, red onion, goat cheese, roasted shallot vinaigrette		 $12.00
Caesar
eggless caesar dressing, garlic parmesan croutons		 $11.00
Margherita
house made mozzarella, tomato sauce, torn basil		 $15.00
Four Cheese
roasted garlic ricotta, pecorino, fontina, mozzarella		 $15.00
Mushroom
portabella, crimini, slow cooked broccoli, fontina, goat cheese		 $16.00
Neopolitan
hand crushed tomato, oregano, asiago, provolone, mozzarella		 $15.00
Sausage
pan fried peppers, onions, asiago, pesto		 $17.00
Chicken
spinach, roasted tomato, mozzarella, goat cheese, chili oil		 $17.00
San Daniele
prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, tomato sauce		 $16.00
Crispy Meatball Or Pepperoni
mozzarella, pecorino, tomato sauce		 $16.00
Spaghetti & Tomatoes
hand crushed tomatoes, fresh basil		 $19.00
Braised Pork Shank
tender cabbage, creamy polenta, natural jus		 $27.00
Cannelloni
chicken & prosciutto, fontina, sauteed spinach, cream		 $21.00
Rigatoni & Sausage
hand crushed tomato sauce, crumbled sausage, pecorino romano		 $21.00
Gnocchi Fra Diavolo
potato dumpling, roasted tomato, chili flake		 $21.00
Calamarata
organic chicken tossed with spinach, Taverna tomato-cream sauce, shell pasta		 $22.00
Ahi Tuna
herb crusted, spinach, crispy potatoes, capers, green onion, romesco, chili oil		 $28.00
Beef Brasato
braised beef, onions, roasted carrots, mushrooms, roasted garlic & parmigiano risotto		 $27.00
Chicken Taverna
capers, lemon, white wine, cappellini		 $25.00
Creste Di Gallo “Mac & Cheese”
fontina, parmesan, sweet onions, prosciutto, toasted breadcrumbs		 $21.00
Carbonara
crispy bacon, peas, parmigiano, spaghetti		 $21.00
Free Range Chicken “Saltimbocca”
prosciutto, mozzarella, broccoli rabe, mushroom-madeira sauce		 $27.00
Hand Cut Fettuccine
braised pork, broccoli rabe, garlic, olive oil		 $24.00
Spinach Ricotta Agnolotti
shiitake mushrooms, truffle butter, lemon		 $22.00
Chicken Parmigiana
mozzarella, red sauce, spaghetti, parmigiano		 $24.00
Baked Salmon
herbed breadcrumbs, roasted potatoes & onions, spinach, lemon, white wine, butter		 $27.00
Chicken Ravioli
organic chicken, mushrooms, roasted peppers, onions, rustic tomato sauce		 $23.00
Grilled Spicy Shrimp
zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, lemon vinaigrette, orzo, chili oil		 $25.00
Roasted Garlic & Parmigiano Risotto $8.00
Parmesan Garlic Fries
garlic oil, parmesan		 $7.00
Broccoli Rabe & Pecorino $8.00
Monday – Housemade Lasagna $21.00
Tuesday – Veal Marsala $25.00
Wednesday – Taverna Meatloaf $23.00
Thursday – Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo $22.00
Friday – Spaghetti & Clams $24.00
Saturday – Baked Rigatoni & Meatballs $22.00
Sunday – Slow Roasted Pork Ragu $22.00
Dessert
Budino
chocolate cookie crumble, butterscotch, salted caramel		 $9.00
Tiramisu
espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, chocolate		 $9.00
Cheesecake
mascarpone, vanilla bean, amarena cherries		 $9.00
Warm Chocolate Cake
chocolate hazelnut ganache, vanilla semifreddo		 $9.00
Panna Cotta
sweet cream, orange marmalade, almond brittle		 $9.00
Semifreddo
chocolate, vanilla, featured flavor		 $8.00
Lavazza $2.50
Brunch
Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
cinnamon, brown, sugar, cream cheese icing (limited availability)		 $8.00
Breakfast Flatbread
braised pork, crispy potato, green onion, mozzarella, provolone, egg		 $12.00
Sausage Skillet
fennel sausage, crispy potatoes, pan fried peppers, onions, poached egg		 $13.00
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, grilled ciabatta, crispy pancetta, hollandaise		 $13.00
Mushroom Frittata
housemade pork sausage, sharp provolone, fried eggs, black pepper aioli, portuguese roll, breakfast potatoes		 $12.00
Tiramisu French Toast
espresso crema, cocoa powder, fresh strawberries		 $12.00
Brunch Burger
poached egg, grilled onions, pickled chilis, fontina, arugula, bacon aioli		 $15.00
Breakfast Potatoes
Housemade Fennel Sausage
Crispy Bacon
Bloody – Bellini – Bar
Create your own taverna bellini or bloody Mary		 $6.00
Happy Hour
Yards – Thomas Jefferson
Dogfish – 60 Minute
2SP Delco Lager
Blue Moon – Belgian Ale
GSM, CA
Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
Barbera, ITA
121 Cocktail
prosecco, peach schnapps, vodka, peach puree
Fresca
silver tequila, fresh lime, grapefruit soda
The “Lemon”
citron vodka, limoncello, house sour mix
Aperol Spritz
aperol, tonic, prosecco
Coal Fired Garlic Knots
romesco, parmesan, stracciatella
Mortadella Corndogs
spicy mustard
Mamma’s Meatballs
rustic tomato sauce, grilled crostini
Taverna Antipasto (Choice Of 3)
prosciutto, abruzzi salami, pecorino romano, house made mozzarella, eggplant caponata, citrus marinated olives
Wine
Vermentino, Santadi, Sardinia, ITA 2016 $32.00
Vernaccia, Fonteleoni, Tuscany, ITA 2016 $34.00
Falanghina, Cantina Del Taburno, Campagnia, ITA 2015 $35.00
Soave, La Fiera, ITA 2015 $30.00
Bianco, Regaleali, Sicily, ITA 2016 $32.00
Moscato, Elmo Pio, Piemonte, ITA 2016 $34.00
Sauvignon Blanc, 4 Bears, Napa Valley, CA 2016 $39.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Luz, CI 2017 $32.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hall, Napa Valley, CA 2014 $52.00
Chenin Blanc / Viognier, Pine Ridge, CA 2014 $39.00
Riesling, Bernard Griffin, WA 2016 $32.00
Chardonnay, Cono Sur, CI 2017 $32.00
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, CA 2015 $42.00
Chardonnay, Hess “Su’Skol” CA 2014 $52.00
Chardonnay, Bouchaine, Carneros, CA 2013 $62.00
Verdicchio, Brunori, “La Gemme” ITA 2016 $40.00
Viognier, Cline, CA 2016 $32.00
Pinot Gris, J Vineyards, CA 2016 $38.00
Pinot Grigio, Annalisa, Veneto, ITA 2016 $30.00
Arnies, Palmina, Santa Ynez, CA 2012 $38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Satellite, NZ, N/V $32.00
Rosso, Nero D’Avola, ITA, N/V $40.00
Barbera, GSM, CA, N/V $36.00
Prosecco Brut, Zardetto, ITA, N/V $38.00
Sparkling Rose, Bianca Vigna, ITA, N/V $40.00
Sparkling Rose, Chandon, CA, N/V $52.00
Sparkling Brut, Roederer “Estate”, CA, N/V $58.00
Champagne Brut, Veuve Cliquot “Yellow Label” FRA N/V $129.00
Lambrusco, Fiorini, ITA 2015 $36.00
Montepulciano, La Fiera, Abruzzo, ITA 2016 $29.00
Sangiovese, Di Majo, ITA 2015 $34.00
Supertuscan, Caparzo, Toscana, ITA 2015 $34.00
Pinot Noir, Primaterra, ITA 2016 $30.00
Pinot Noir, San Pietro, Alto Adige, ITA 2015 $41.00
Pinot Noir, Bouchaine, Carneros, CA 2014 $65.00
Barbera D’alba, Seghesio, Piemonte, ITA 2015 $34.00
Barbera D’asti, Ferraris, Piemonte, ITA 2015 $36.00
Barbera D’alba, Pio Cesare, Piemonte, ITA 2014 $56.00
Merlot, Skyfall, WA 2015 $34.00
Merlot, Kunde, CA 2013 $41.00
Nero D’avola, Villa Pozzi, ITA 2015 $32.00
Dolcetto, Ettore Germano, Pradone, ITA 2015 $43.00
Nebbiolo, Elio Grasso, Langhe, ITA 2015 $61.00
Syrah, Michael David “Sixth Sense” Lodi, CA 2015 $39.00
Petite Syrah, Three Vineyards, CA 2014 $38.00
Red Blend, Hedges, “CMS” WA 2014 $34.00
Red Blend, Sterling, Central Coast, CA 2014 $38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Altosur , Mendoza, ARG 2016 $42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael David “Freakshow” Lodi, CA 2014 $48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merryvale “Starmont” Napa, CA 2014 $66.00
Zinfandel, Cline, CA 2014 $29.00
Primitivo, Matane, Puglia, ITA 2014 $32.00
Carignano, Santadi, Sardinia, ITA 2013 $37.00
Carignane, Cline “Ancient Vines” Contra Costa, CA 2015 $40.00
Catering
Grilled Artichokes
grilled lemon, parmigiano, arugula		 $55.00
Pan Fried Peppers
garlic, olive oil, grilled rustic bread		 $40.00
Grilled & “Chilled” Shrimp
spicy cocktail sauce		 $3.00
Taverna Antipasto
prosciutto, mortadella, salami, smoked prosciutto, house made mozzarella, parmigiano, pecorino, asiago, pan fried peppers, citrus olives, broccoli rabe, slow cooked broccoli, eggplant caponata, roasted red peppers		 $85.00
Taverna Chicken Soup
braised chicken, kale, white beans		 $15.00
Chef’s Market Soup
changes daily		 $15.00
Taverna Salad
escarole, radicchio, celery, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, red wine vinaigrette		 $45.00
Caesar Salad
eggless caesar dressing, garlic-parmesan croutons		 $45.00
Grilled Chicken
spinach, fontina, mushroom duxelle, garlic aioli
Italian
house made mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, basil pesto
Pork & Greens
sharp provolone, broccoli rabe, garlic aioli, portugese roll
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
mozzarella, pesto, portugese roll
Orecchiette “Mac & Cheese”
fontina, parmesan, sweet onions, prosciutto		 $65.00
Calamarata
slow cooked chicken, spinach, Taverna tomato-cream sauce, tube shaped pasta		 $65.00
Chicken Taverna
capers, lemon, white wine		 $70.00
Mamma’s Meatballs
rustic tomato sauce, parmigiano		 $40.00
Baked Salmon
lemon, white wine, herb bread crumbs		 $95.00
Baked Rigatoni
hand crushed tomato sauce, ricotta & mozzarella cheese		 $55.00
Potato Gnocchi
rustic tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano		 $65.00
Spaghetti & Tomato
hand crushed tomatoes, fresh basil		 $55.00
Tortellini
prosciutto, peas, cream		 $70.00
Chicken Marsala
kennett square mushrooms, sweet marsala wine		 $70.00
Braciole
tender beef, mortadella, crushed pistachio, rustic tomato sauce		 $90.00
Sausage & Peppers
Martin’s fennel sausage, pan fried peppers		 $60.00
Handmade Lasagna
bechamel and mozzarella choice of rustic tomato sauce OR bolognese		 $60.00
Roasted Vegetables
seasonal selection		 $50.00
Broccoli Rabe
with pecorino		 $75.00
Roasted Potatoes
red onion & tomato		 $45.00
Tiramisu
espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, chocolate		 $75.00
Ricotta Cannoli
ricotta, lemon zest, graham cracker crust		 $3.00
Assorted Cookie Tray $12.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Shonda Gayle
Taverna did not disappoint the food, atmosphere & service were top notch!! You must try the fried calamari, spicy chicken cutlet sandwich & “The Lemon” drop!! You will not be disappointed!

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Josee Molavi
Extremely delicious food across the menu. Nice ambience. Expensive. I had the special broccoli cream rigatoni with fried chicken. Highly recommend

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Lloyd Adams
I’ve been to this location a couple of times now and I’d have to say that the meals I have tried have been decent. I most recently tried the Chicken Taverna and while the chicken was ok, the accompanying pasta was pretty bland. So far my favorite dish has been the Grilled Spicy Shrimp, I think it seasoned well and has just enough kick. Drinks have always been pretty good, and the ambience is nice. I would recommend this place to others

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Carrie McCormack
The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the ambience is great, and sitting at the bar was a terrific experience. Our bartender made great drinks and was attentive and friendly.

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Clarissa C
I was in town for the night during a road trip and this restaurant was a great find! Their cocktails were amazing and everything we ordered was super tasty! Our waiter was super nice and had awesome recommendations for us. The sun dried tomato oil that came with the bread was incredibly delicious and made in house!

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Markus
Ordered 4 pizzas for pick up. At home we recognized that all of them were completely burned on the bottom. We could barely eat it. Very disappointing!

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Andrew Singleton
This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise for us. The space was so much larger than it appeared from the outside. The food was exceptional and the service was great. From the appetizers to the entrees to the desserts, everything was amazing. We’ll definitely be going back.

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Jay T
Had the Salmon and Caesar salad, both were delicious.

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Kerry Preble
Fine dining with casual feel! Ben was our waiter and was very personable, which made our experience great. The whipped riccotta is amazing. They are very kind to ask if their is any food allergies they should know about first. Wow!! My handcut fettuccine could use more garlic. But my friends enjoyed their manicotti. Lovely place and great downtown area.

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Scott Vance
Excellent place to go and have a Good meal. Now mind you, this is not a diner. This is a good dining establishment. Good atmosphere great service. The food is outstanding and the people are great.

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