Bye Bye Taverna Red !
 

I read on The Gourmet Club's facebook page HERE that a new restaurant is coming to Summerfield replacing Taverna Red.

And I thought they were doing pretty good.

Skip

No big loss, in my opinion. Too loud and management didn't seem to care. Food was OK, but nothing special. I had high hopes when they first opened. Will definitely look forward to a new venue there!

there was a ad for pizza cooks and servers to apply there so my guess is pizzas etc. let's hope it is like Pasta Faire. I have enjoy the food and service there.

[QUOTE=WAC2371;811771 my guess is pizzas etc. let's hope it is like Pasta Faire.[/QUOTE]

Same owner, right?

Oh no. Where will I go to hear country music sung off key with pre-recorded backing tracks?

From the link provided in the original post by Skip:

Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria 693-2008. (Italian) (Pizza) L/D. A noted Orlando restaurant is expanding in the tri-county area. It will occupy the location in Baylee Plaza that Isabella's Restaurante then Taverna Red did business for almost 4 years. Opening expected in February, 2014. The experienced restauranteur will bring a wide variety of Italian dishes like Vitello Siciliano, Pollo Cacciatore and Lasagna Bolognese with Bechamel Sauce. A Salmone Bruschetta will also be featured. Prices on dinner entrées will range $11-18, with Paninis offered at $7-9 roughly and Antipasti items ranging $9-14. Pizza will also be featured at $12-15 for 13" pies. Calzones and Flatbreads may also be available. Desserts like Sfogliatelle end the meal with a bang. Lunch portions, like Penne al Pesto, Eggplant Rollatine, a Stromboli or a 10" Pizza Margherita will be offered under $10. 18% gratuity added for parties of 8 or more. Full bar expected with an interesting wine list. The original Francesco's is in Maitland, FL.

I loved the food at Isabelles and was sorry to see them go, but we also enjoyed many really good meals, great service and always attentive management at Taverna Red. Sad to see them now go also. We will hope to finally have a good authentic Italian Restaurant to go to, time will tell. Seems they are opening a little close to Little Joeys.

Francesco's is great. Best eggplant parm. I ever had.

I for sure all give it a try love eggplant park.! Of course like my own a lot took LOL

Before Taverna Red closed for renovations, the owner told me that he was opening the new place with a new business partner, and changes in the menu

A few of the servers from Taverna are now at Pasta Faire until the new place opens. Our waitress on the last visit at Pasta are excited about remodeling and the new chefs et al. I hope that bodes well when the help are excited about a new place. My only request is that they keep the creamy garlic dressing for salads.

Just for your information " Pasta Fare " is the "Owner " of Taverna Red..

well thats why I memtioned them... thanks

From what I understand it is the same owner with a new partner... looking to change the culture that Taverna Red got stuck in with the Karaoke, trivia, etc... Hard to make money when you're not turning tables.

The sign is up anyone know when they're opening? Little Joeys can't be happy about this :( They've been a consistent good old standby for decent pizza and Italian food. Very nice people there too.