Taverna by Lombardi

This warm, inviting restaurant has three locations and Austin is lucky to have one of them. The restaurant prides itself on a range of northern Italian dishes and a flagship dish, Risotto. The restaurant is described simultaneously as 'quaint and like an old church' by some and still others refer to it as 'chic and hip.' Taverna creates an ambiance that encourages building relationships and hanging out. The food is prepared in a simple but fantastic way. Enjoy wonderful pasta filled with ingredients like walnuts and Gargonzola. Revel in ultrathin crust pizzas. Happy hour provides $1 mimosas and bellini's. Taverna boasts Italian cuisine to delight your palate but they don't stop there. They also serve up an award winning brunch on Sundays from 10am-3:00 pm. Feast on Shrimp with Asparagus Omelets or their Chorizo sausage and manchego cheese omelet. If you are in the mood for something sweet, try the Vanilla French Toast. It's served with mascarpone and fruit. Taverna is also friendly to diners with gluten free dietary needs and offers a gluten free menu.