trattoria taverniti

Trattoria Taverniti Our story begins almost 90 years ago in Monasterace Calabria, Italy. That is where my mother, Rosina Taverna! was born, on a hot July day in 1930. She learned to cook from her father. Everything she was taught, everything she saw, she reproduced. She found her passion in food. She lived in Calabria for 26 years and married my father there, before coming to Canada on a snowy Christmas Eve, in 1956.

FAMILY

My mother, Rosina, is from Calabria in Italy. She arrived in Canada with my father on December 24th, 1956. Over the years she has been in charge of many kitchens – some with as many as 30 people working under her. She learned to cook from her father – a multi-talented man. He was a police officer who, once a week, was the cook for all the other officers. My mother would also stand by her mother, watching her cook, soaking in all the knowledge she could. My son, Anthony, also works with us. He has the same talent for making good food and is learning every day from myself and his nonna. He has been here for the past ten years, and still works during the summers. My mother and I opened the restaurant because we wanted to do what we are good at. We have talent for making good food. As with anyone, it would be a waste to not use our talents. We are very happy that we can share our food with so many people. We hope you can stop by soon to try the food we put our hearts into making.

LOCATION

We waited for the perfect location to become available in Little Italy. On April 8, 2011 we opened Trattoria Taverniti. Our place is quaint and charming with exposed brick, checkered table clothes, and old barn wood. It is a comfortable restaurant great for mid-afternoon lunch breaks, dinners with friends and family, and sipping wine later in the evening.

MENU

ANTIPASTI

Olive

7

Marinated olives (V)

Arancini

13

Homemade risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro sauce

Polpette

16

Homemade risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro sauce

Calamari Fritti

18

Deep fried calamari, served with pomodoro sauce (add deep fried shrimp +4)

Carpaccio di Manzo

22

Thin slices of seasoned top sirloin steak, lemon, truffle oil, balsamic reduction, shaved parmigiano, arugula

Burrata e Prosciutto

25

200gr Mozzarella ball filled with creamy s of cheese, prosciutto crudo, arugula

Fichi

15

Fresh figs, stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto crudo

Cozze Marinara

16

Mussels, EXO, oregano, garlic, parsley, tomato sauce, toasted crostini

Polenta Chips

16

Crispy and golden fried polenta fingers topped with pecorino and served with gorgonzola cheese fondue (V)

insalate

Cesare

15

Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, parmigiano in our anchovy dressing

Caprese

16

Soft mozzarella, sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled basil pesto, balsamic reduction (V)

Insalata Taverniti

16

(the Original) Traditional classic Southern Italian salad with slices of oranges, red onions, black olives, house spicy dressing, fennel (H)

Rughetta

13

Arugula, parmigiano, lemon, extra virgin olive oil (V)

bruschette

Classica

15

Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, parmigiano in our anchovy dressing
N’duja e Stracciatella

16

Toasted calabrese bread with a spicy pork sausage spread, Stracciatella cheese, drizzled honey (H)

paste

Braised Beef Ravioli

23

Braised homemade ravioli in our pomodoro sauce

Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino

18

Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hot peppers, parsley (V, H)

Spaghetti con Pomodorini e Gamberi

23

Black tiger shrimp, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, red onions, sautéed in a white wine sauce

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

20

Pork guanciale in a rich egg sauce, parmigiano, fresh black pepper

Carbonara Alla Calabrese

22

Pork guanciale in a rich egg sauce, parmigiano, fresh black pepper, n’duja (H)

Spaghetti con Polpette

22

Two homemade meatballs in our pomodoro sauce

Penne alla Vodka

20

Pork guanciale in our creamy rosé sauce

Penne alla Calabrese

23

Hot sausage, n’duja sautéed with cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley, in extra virgin olive oil and pomodoro sauce (H)

Gnocchi Venezia

20

Homemade hand rolled potato dumplings in our creamy rosé sauce

paste

Gnocchi Gorgonzola

23

Homemade hand rolled potato dumplings in creamy gargonzola sauce with crushed walnuts, black pepper (V)

Rigatoni al Pesto

21

Basil pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, topped with stracciatella cheese (V)

Bauletti di Zucca

20

Butternut squash medallions in butter and sage sauce (V)

Spicy Rigatoni

22

Creamy rosé sauce, n’duja, crispy pork guanciale (H)

Pappardelle Bolognese

22

Ground beef Bolognese ragù, hand cut fresh pasta

Pappardelle ai Funghi Misti

25

Wild mushrooms, cream and truffle oil sauce (V)

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare

26

Mussels, shrimp, calamari, sautéed in our pomodoro sauce

Penne Rosina

21

Creamy rosé sauce, n’duja and hot sppressata (H)

Substitute to
gluten free pasta

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Specialita al forno

Lasagna

25

Layers of flat wide pasta, Bolognese, parmigiano, mozzzarella, pomodoro sauce

Pollo alla Parmigiana

30

Chicken cutlet breaded in parmigiano breadcrumbs, baked in our pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with penne pomodoro or salad

Vitello alla Patmigiana

30

Veal cutlet breaded in parmigiano breadcrumbs, baked in our pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with penne pomodoro or salad

Ріzze

Margherita

18

Tomato sauce, basil (V)

Marinara

14

(no cheese), tomato sauce, oregano, rosemary, fresh chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil (V)

Calabrese

21

Tomato sauce, hot soppressata, n’duja, kalamata olives, honey (H)

Carne

22

Tomato sauce, pork guanciale, pepperoni, Italian sausage

Mediterraneo

21

Tomato sauce, goat cheese, red onions, kalamata olives, red peppers (V)

Acciughe

19

Tomato sauce, oregano, kalamata olives, anchovies, capers

Pizza di Papà

19

Tomato sauce, mushrooms, hot soppressata (H)

Capricciosa

21

Tomato sauce, cooked ham, kalamata olives, grilled artichokes, mushrooms

Pepperoni di Parma

18

Tomato sauce, pepperoni

Prosciutto Cotto

19

Tomato sauce, ham, button mushrooms

Domenico

22

Tomato sauce,, n’duja, hot soppressata, mushrooms, drizzled pesto (H)

Rosina

22

Basil pesto, n’duja, hot soppressata, gorgonzola, red peppers (H)

Tradizionale

19

Tomato sauce, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms

Venezia

20

Tomato sauce, red onions, gorgonzola, prosciutto crudo

Fjore

27

EXO, oregano, rosemary and garlic tomato sauce with a fresh burrata on top garnished with cherry tomatoes and basil (add prosciutto +4)

Pesto Basil

22

Basil Pesto, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichokes, goat cheese (V)

Diavola

21

Tomato sauce, hot sausage, hot soppressata, n’duja, hot peppers (H)

Anthony

21

Extra virgin olive oil, fig jam, gorgonzola, prosciutto

Artichoke

20

Extra virgin olive oil, grilled artichokes, sundried tomatoes, parmigiano (V)

Gorgonzola

22

Extra virgin olive oil, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, pear, drizzled honey (V)

Prosciutto Bianca

21

White extra virgin olive oil, prosciutto crudo, arugula, parmigiano, truffle oil

Funghi

21

Mixed mushrooms, drizzeled truffle oil (V)

Quattro Formaggi

22

Extra virgin olive oil, gorgonzola, asiago cheese, goat cheese, parmigiano (V)

Make your Pizza into Calzoni

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Hours
Monday 5-10
Tuesday 5-10
Wednesday 5-10
Thursday 5-10
Friday 5-11
Saturday 12-11
Sunday 4-10
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