I have been a loyal customer for 40yrs even when they were on 25th street. I at times in my life used to eat there at the least 3 times a week.
I went this past night and had their signature dish which is lasagne.
It was to rich with cheese. Also the advent of fresh ground parmesan cheese which is not a hard fresh ground parmesan cheese that they used to serve in bowls makes a huge difference to the taste of the lasagne.
I first off have to tell you that one of the old owners was seated just across the way from me. I really just want to go and talk to him because I would have to tell him about my disappointment with the food since Roberto and Walter had sold the restaurant. I totally out of respect to them didn't tell them with my problem with the new menu??
I have to suggest it might be my problem but its not like I used to pay for.
What I can't figure out is why it isn't a busy as it used to be??
It used to be my most favourite restaurant is Saskatoon. I guess I have to check out the rest of the menu??

this place is really a plain restaurant with nothing but average food to offer. The setting is very old 1980's style and very dirty due to all of the plants that are everywhere collecting dust. The steak is plain, the pasta is boring and comes with VERY small portions for what you pay. I had their signature lasagna and it was very runny and tasted as good as a frozen one from safeway. Stay away from this place.

I agree with the previous comment. Taverna is bland in flavor and way to salt heavy. One of the worst Italian suppers I've ever had. The bread was nice but the pasta was over cooked and the sauce was gluey and extremely salty. The soup was extremely salty and the noodles were mush. And yes, the cheese did not taste like Parmesano Reggiano (well at least they should use that cheese) or any other hard Italian cheese. Needless to say I will not return to Taverna.

Um, it really does not get any more authentic than this. If you say it is wannabe italian food, then clearly you do not have a taste for true Italian cooking. FIVE STARS.

Terrible wanna-be Italian food. Extremely over priced... Cannelloni was like glue and the Parmesan cheese tasted like Kraft store shelf shaker cheese. The cappachino was watery and tasted stale. People who like this restaurant have bad taste in food and wouldn't know a good restaurant if it was right in front of them. Yuk.

One of the best places in Saskatoon. Excellent quality for YEARS!

The best restaurant in Saskatoon.

Very good food, and good atmosphere.

Great Italian Food, best in Saskatoon