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Exclusive Italian restaurant in Ipswich. Authentic Italian cousin in a cosy and relaxing place when you can spend your time with gorgeous food and Italian wines. We serve: Italian pizza, Italian pasta, meat, fish, Sicilian dishes and Italian antipasti. All our dishes are made in traditional Italian way with a little touch of Sicily. We serve Italian wine and more. Big selection of spirits beers and cocktails. The best place to enjoy your time in a unique restaurant. It's available take away by collection.
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$23
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Takeout, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi
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Reviewed 1 week ago

An outstanding Italian restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere, serving amazing food. The flavours are clean with fresh ingredients. I have been with my husband, with friends and as a family. Would highly recommend it

Date of visit: November 2023
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Filippo Bonanno, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

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Reviewed 6 October 2023

Very enjoyable meal out with the wife. It definitely gave the atmosphere of a very traditionalist Italian restaurant. Staff were very friendly and gave great recommendations! Limoncello with the bill was a great touch. Will be returning.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

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Reviewed 27 September 2023

Good choice, great food and service. Very authentic Italian food and large portions. Would return if in the area again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2023

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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Warm welcome and friendly and considerate service. Pizza was delicious. A perfect pre match meal stop on a Tuesday evening.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2023

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Reviewed 31 August 2023

Was recommended here by my family so while on holiday we decided to try it , beautiful restaurant really gives the feel of being in Sicily , the owner and chef are really friendly and deliver a great service , I had the T bone...steak and my girlfriend had the fillet steak both cooked beautifully, we had whitebait and calamari to start both were lovely too , while we were in there eating we noticed the pizzas going out and they looked amazing so we came back the next night for a pizza takeaway and the pizzas are amazing too, thanks guys can’t wait to come backMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 September 2023

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Reviewed 28 August 2023 via mobile

The food was good enough. But the state of the toilets made me worry for the state of the kitchen. The place could do with a bit of tlc

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2023

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Reviewed 29 July 2023

Excellent food - the risotto with gorgonzola, walnut and pear was delicious. Great atmosphere and lovely staff.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

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Reviewed 9 July 2023

There really isn't anything good to say about this restaurant. I have rarely had poorer food or service. I would not recommend you go there.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 10 July 2023

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Reviewed 25 May 2023

Lovely restaurant with a genuine family run feel. Staff made us feel very welcome and were attentive without being obtrusive. Food was delivered really quickly and tasted amazing! We will definitely be going back soon!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2023

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Reviewed 13 May 2023

A hidden gem. Amazing food and friendly staff. I'm changing my birthday plans to come back here instead of the place we currently have booked!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Filippo Bonanno, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 15 May 2023

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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

Arrived on time for our booking at 17:30. Our first visit. A nice looking place. Friendly enough welcome and we were sat at our table and got drinks. The place was not busy at that point. We ordered a starter to share and different mains....The starter came up fairly quickly and was the biggest whitebait I’ve ever eaten, but it was hot and tasted okay. As we ate, two separate, larger groups came in. We’d barely finished the starter when the mains came up. My wife’s seafood risotto was nuclear hot and seemed microwaved. A number Muscle shells were broken and prawns were tough. I had the salmon with tagliatelle which was only warm and a bit bland. I had to get up and find the pepper, as the one member of staff was busy with the other tables. Even the chef came out at one point and helped serve the other tables. They were clearly short staffed. Food seemed rushed and we never got to have a second drink, as they never came back to the table, even after I’d asked for drinks at the bar. In the end we paid at the bar and left. A shame as it showed promise. Doubt we’ll be back.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 April 2023

Hi Clive, Thanks so much for find the time to review us. I'm sorry if you didn't enjoy the food. You right, we are short of staff, sometimes we can not give the best costumes service but we try to do the best possible to...More

Reviewed 29 December 2022 via mobile

Good food, friendly staff, and pleasant atmosphere, what is not to like. The central location in an old building is great. The staff were very keen to help us, and we're aware that we were having a boxing day treat and going to the football...after lunch. They were very attentative and made sure we were served in time to see the game. A nice placeMore

Date of visit: December 2022
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Tavernetta, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 7 January 2023

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Reviewed 22 December 2022 via mobile

This restaurant has great reviews so thought we would try it. Whilst the staff are friendly, great ambiance and well situated, I cannot forgive the awful risotto which tasted like greasy stir fried rice! Where was the warming, thick tasty risotto that so many Italian...restaurants do to perfection! On the positive side the cheese and meat sharing platter was good. Overall, for the price we paid I was sorely disappointed.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Tavernetta, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 7 January 2023

Dear Rose, Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. I'm so sorry about the risotto, you should have ask the staff to replace it and give us your feedback. We care about the customer's feedback. This will help us to improve our...More

Reviewed 19 December 2022

Very nice food, big portions, friendly staff and nice ambience. Recommended. Great! One of the best restaurants I have been to in Ipswich.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Tavernetta, Owner at Tavernetta Italian Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2022

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Reviewed 18 December 2022 via mobile

Lovely cosy Italian restaurant. Although the restaurant was full the staff were attentive and the whole experience was great. Food was authentic Italian ( no cream in the carbonara). Second visit. We will be back.

Date of visit: December 2022
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MariaGraziaD371
7 August 2021|
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Response from tavernettai | Property representative |
Hi Maria, Thanks for your enquiry. Yes, we are open from Tuesday till Saturday from 5pm till 10pm. Best regards Filippo
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Response from filibona80 | Property representative |
Yes, we are. We do Italian cocktails like Aperl Spriz or Negroni. Thanks for asking. Best regards Filippo
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Tavernetta Italian Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5