Tavernetta Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Tavernetta, where elevated Italian cuisine comes to life in a chic, intimate environment. Located in the heart of Denver, this culinary gem exudes a trendy yet classy ambiance, perfect for special occasions or a romantic date night.

The menu at Tavernetta proudly showcases high-quality ingredients and expert preparations. Guests rave about standout dishes such as the four-cheese triangolo and lamb ragu mafaldine, which demonstrate a refreshing twist on traditional pasta. The focus on fresh, seasonal flavors ensures each bite is impeccably balanced, making every dish memorable.

Start your meal with delightful burrata paired with fluffy focaccia, or indulge in their exquisite carpaccio. Complement your dining experience with an extensive wine list, expertly curated by knowledgeable sommeliers. With options for vegan and gluten-free diners, Tavernetta caters to a diverse palate.

Experience the perfect blend of service and flavor at Tavernetta, where every visit feels like a special occasion.

Dinner

Prosciutto Di Parma

$$8.00

Salame Finocchiona

$$8.00

Bresaola

$$8.00

ParmigianoReggiano E Balsamico

$$8.00

Gorgonzola E Miele

$$8.00

Robiola E Frutta

$$8.00

Marcona Almonds

Lavender and Fennel

$$5.00

Mushroom Conserva

$$5.00

Castelvetrano Olives

Lemon Vinaigrette

$$5.00

Bruschetta Di Nduja

Calabrian Salumi and Pickled Celery

$$6.00

Rigatoni

Lamb Ragu and Pecorino Romano

$$19.00

Bucatini All Amatriciana

Guanciale, Tomato and Pecorino Romano

$$20.00

Cappellaci Di Zucca

Pumpkin, Sage and Amaretti

$$22.00

Maltagliati

Wild Boar, Cocoa, Currant and ParmigianoReggiano

$$24.00

Gnudi Di Ricotta

Kale, Prosciutto and Black Truffle

$$28.00

Tagliatelle

Maine Lobster, Calabrian Chile, Preserved Tomato and Celery

$$30.00

Insalata Mista

Farm Lettuce, Pickled Shallot, Buttermilk and ParmigianoReggiano

$$13.00

Cicoria

Chicories, Guanciale, Montasio and Pear

$$15.00

Burrata Con Pesto Trapanese

Sundried Tomato Pesto, Focaccia Breadcrumb and Basil

$$16.00

Verdure Fritto Misto

Delicata Squash, Oyster Mushroom, Green Onion and Caper Aioli

$$16.00

Carpaccio Alla Cipriani

Grass Fed Beef, Grana Padano and Espelette

$$17.00

Capesante

Diver Scallop, Butternut Squash, Fennel

$$18.00

Farrotto

Farro, Mushroom, Sweet Potato and Grana Padano

$$26.00

Branzino

Sea Bass, Cauliflower, Pine Nut and Allium Oil

$$35.00

Manzo

NY Strip Steak, Porcini Rub, White Bean and Escarole

$$38.00

Pollo Girarrosto

FennelRubbed Rotisserie Chicken, Fingerling Potato and Chicory serves two

$$46.00

Crostata Di Mele

Hazelnut, Apple and Caramelized White Chocolate

$$8.00

Bomboloni

Hazelnut and Chocolate

$$8.00

Tiramisu

Espresso, Rum, Mascarpone and Cocoa

$$8.00

Affogato

Espresso, Honey Gelato and Almond Biscotti

$$6.00

Gelati E Sorbetti

Seasonal Gelato and Sorbet

$$3.00

Coppo 2019 Moscato Dasti

Piemonte, Italy

$$12.00

Villa Spinosa 2013, Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico

Veneto, Italy

$$18.00

Badia A Coltibuono 2011, Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico

Tuscany, Italy

$$21.00

Espresso

$$2.50

Macchiato

$$3.00

Cortado

$$3.50

Drip Coffee

$$3.50

Americano

$$4.00

Cappuccino

$$4.00

Latte

$$4.50

Sfumato Rabarbaro

$$6.00

Cynar

$$6.00

Cardamaro

$$6.00

Ramazotti

$$6.00

Lucano

$$6.00

Sibona

$$6.00

Lazzaroni Fernet

$$6.00

Lazzaroni Amaro

$$6.00

Luxardo Fernet

$$6.00

Montenegro

$$7.00

Averna

$$7.00

Vecchio Amaro Del Capo

$$7.00

Contratto Fernet

$$7.00

Nardini

$$8.00

Braulio

$$8.00

Fernet Branca

$$8.00

Branca Menta

$$8.00

Nonino

$$8.00

Amaro Dell Etna

$$9.00

Varnelli Sibilla

$$9.00

Varnelli Amaro Dell Erborista

$$9.00

Green

PreRain Dragonwell

$$4.00

Peppermint Rose

Herbal

$$4.00

Black

Yunnan Pearl

$$4.00

Ginger Lemongrass

Herbal

$$4.00

Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao

$$7.00

Jacopo Poli Camomilla

$$9.00

Christian Drouin Calvados

$$9.00

Pierre Ferrand 1840

$$10.00

Nonino Merlot

$$11.00

Jacopo Poli Torcolato

$$19.00

Jacopo Poli Arzente Brandy

$$19.00

After Dinner

Happy Hour 400 600

Panelle

Ceci and Lemon Aioli

$$4.00

Marcona Almond

Lavender and Fennel

$$5.00

Mushroom Conserva

$$5.00

Olives

Castelvetrano olives and lemon

$$4.00

Bruschetta Di Nduja

Calabrian Salami and Pickled Celery

$$6.00

Scarpetta Sfuso Bianco

$$7.00

Scarpetta Sfuso Rosso

$$7.00

Scarpetta Sfuso Rosato

$$7.00

Venetian Spritz

Aperol, prosecco, fever tree soda and an olive

$$7.00

Negroni

Gin, Campari and Cinzano Rosso

$$7.00

Aperitivo Spritz

Carpano Bianco, Grapefruit and Soda

$$7.00

Cacio E Pepe

Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

$$15.00

Burrata Con Pesto Trapanese

Sundried Tomato Pesto, Focaccia Bread Crumbs and Basil

$$16.00

Verdure Fritto Misto

Delicata Squash, Oyster Mushroom, Green Onion and Caper Aioli

$$16.00

Prosciutto Di Parma

$$8.00

Bresaola

$$8.00

Salame Finocchiona

$$8.00

Parmigiano Reggiano E Balsamico

$$7.00

Gorgonzola E Miele

$$8.00

Robiola E Frutta

$$8.00

Trumer Pilsner

Berkeley, CA

$$5.00

Ratio Beerworks Antidote IPA

Denver, CO

$$5.00

Samuel Smith Taddy Porter

Yorkshire, England

$$10.00

Stem Real Dry Cider

Denver, CO

$$10.00

Blackberry Farm With Love Farmhouse Ale

Walland, Tennessee

$$12.00

Tavernetta Cosmo

Absolut Elyx, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime, Agave Syrup

$$14.00

Venetian Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Olive

$$12.00

Gin Tonic

Leopold Brothers Gin, Cocktail Punk Lemongrass Tonic, Cucumber, Pink Peppercorn

$$15.00

Late For The Train

Wheatley Vodka, Grapefruit, Lemon, Honey, Coconut, Rose

$$13.00

Tavernetta Paloma

Cimarron Tequila, Cappelletti Vin Aperitivo, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Soda

$$13.00

Mai Tai

Denizen 8 Rum, Clement Creole Shrub, Lime, Orgeat

$$15.00

Jungle Bird

Smith Cross Rum, Plantation Pineapple Rum, Carpano Bitter, Pineapple, Lime

$$14.00

Paper Plane

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon

$$15.00

Sidecar

Stravecchio Brandy, Dry Curacao, Lemon

$$13.00

Penicillin

Famous Grouse Scotch, Amaro Lucano, Lemon, Ginger, Honey

$$13.00

Negroni

St. George Botanivore Gin, Punt e Mes, Carpano Antica, Campari

$$14.00

Bijou

Plymouth Gin, Carpano Antica, Green Chartreuse, Orange Bitters

$$16.00

Eagle Rare Old Fashioned

Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon, Angostura, Demerara, Citrus Oil, Cherry

$$15.00

Sazerac

Rittenhouse Rye, Peychauds, Demerara, Absinthe

$$14.00

Cocktails

Wine

2018 Scarpetta, Brut Prosecco, Veneto

$$13.00

MV Krug, Grande Cuvee, 167th Edition

$$40.00

2018 Le Monde, Pinot Grigio, Friuli

$$13.00

2018 Colli Di Lapio, Fiano Di Avellino, Campania

$$16.00

2018 Petrussa, Chardonnay S. Elena, Friuli Colli Orientali

$$16.00

2019 Venica, Sauvignon Ronco Del Cero, Collio Goriziano

$$16.00

2019 Tiberio, Cerasuolo DAbruzzo, Abruzzo

$$12.00

2018 Vietti, Barbera DAsti Tre Vigne, Asti

$$15.00

2018 Cantina Andriano, Pinot Nero, Alto Adige

$$16.00

2018 Argentiera, Bolgheri Rosso Poggio Ai Ginepri, Toscana

$$17.00

2016 Isole E Olena, Chianti Classico, Barberino Val DElsa, Toscana

$$20.00

2016 Trediberri, Barolo, La Morra

$$30.00