Italian
Taverna Italian Kitchen
219 21st St E
Saskatoon, CN S7K 0B7
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Pickup Only
Featured Items
Alfredo
house made pasta, grana padano cream, cracked black pepper$27.95Capesanté alla Veneziana
pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon$46.95Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
creamy imported carnaroli rice, saffron, mussels, bay scallops, prawns, onions, white wine, parsley$41.95
Dinner Menu
Antipasti
Agnello Appetizer
half rack of lamb, garlic, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic greek yoghurt sauce$32.95Arancini Siciliani
(2) carnaroli rice croquettes, arrabbiata sauce$18.95Bruschetta
(3) crusty country Italian bread, tomato, basil, garlic$13.95Burrata + Parma Prosciutto
fresh creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, cherry tomato, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil$38.95Burrata Bruschetta
(3) crusty country Italian bread, wild garlic pesto, grape tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze$19.95Calamari Fritti
sea salt, pepper, garlic Greek yoghurt sauce, lemon$23.95Capesanté
pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon$29.95Carpaccio di Manzo
thinly sliced certified angus beef, cherry tomato, wild arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil, lemon,capers$21.95Cozze al Gorgonzola
fresh west coast mussels, shallots, garlic, butter, san marzano tomato, white wine, parsley, gorgonzola, grana padano-cream$27.95Mozzarella alla Caprese
fresh bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo$18.95Mozzarella alla Caprese, 1/2 order
fresh bufala mozzarella, roma tomatoes, warm basil, sea salt, balsamic vinegar, evoo$10.95Olive
assorted warm marinated olives, rosemary, thyme, lemon, garlic$13.95Polpette
(3) signature sicilian meatballs, spicy san marzano tomato sauce$18.95Polpo
char-grilled spanish octopus, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, chilies$24.95Scampi
(6) prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon, peperoncino, parsley$17.95Scampi Fra Diavolo
(6) prawns, olive oil, garlic, butter, white wine, san marazon tomato, peperoncino, parsley$18.95
Soup & Salad
Insalata di Cesare
torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon$22.95Insalata di Cesare (starter)
torn hearts of romaine, crispy pancetta, shaved grana padano, garlic focaccia croutons, farm egg, white anchovy, lemon$14.95Insalata di Rucola
organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction$21.95Insalata di Rucola (starter)
organic baby arugula, grape tomato, lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padano, balsamic reduction$14.50Insalata Mista
fresh greens, grape tomato, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette$22.95Insalata Mista (starter)
fresh greens, grape tomato, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, signature house vinaigrette$14.95Zuppa di Pomodoro
made from scratch vegetable broth, hand-crushed san marzano tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh thyme, chilies, bay leaf, grana padano, focaccia croutons, fresh basil, evoo drizzle, touch of cream$14.50
Pizza
Mi Piace
san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella…$27.00Brooklyn Hot Honey Pie
san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, soppressata, fennel sausage, chili oil, hot honey, fresh basil$34.00NY Cheese Pizza
san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, fior di latte, grana padano, garlic oil, oregano...…$32.50Pizza Funghi
(white pizza) evoo, whole milk mozzarella, pecorino romano, fontina, cremini mushroom, fresh thyme, arugula$35.95Pizza Margherita
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo$28.95Pizza Marinara
(no cheese) san marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, Greek wild oregano, evoo$22.95Pizza Pepperoni
san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, pepperoni$33.95Pizza Prosciutto
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, parma prosciutto, arugula, shaved grana padano$35.95Pizza Taverna
(dal 1969) san marzano tomato sauce, whole milk mozzarella, crumbled Italian beef, onions, mushrooms$37.95
Pasta
Aglio e Olio
fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, parsley$22.50Alfredo
house made pasta, grana padano cream, cracked black pepper$27.95Alla Vodka
onion, garlic, chilies, vodka, tomato cream, fresh basil$29.95Amatriciana
onion, peperoncino, pancetta, san marzano tomato, pecorino$30.95Arrabbiata
toasted garlic, peperoncino, “angry” san marzano tomato sauce, hand torn basil, evoo$23.95Bolognese
house made pasta, slow braised ragu of beef, pancetta, trebbiano white wine, grana padano$30.95Cacio e Pepe
pecorino romano, cracked black pepper$21.95Cannelloni Ripieni di Carne
carne fresh hand rolled pasta filled with braised beef, veal, ricotta, grana padano, bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella$34.95Capelli d'Angelo con Gamberi
angel hair pasta, prawns, garlic, butter, white wine, cream$37.95Carbonara
pancetta,free range egg, pecorino romano, cream, cracked black pepper$31.95Gorgonzola
gorgonzola cheese, grana padano-cream$33.95Lasagna al Forno
fresh pasta,bolognese sauce, salsa besciamella, grana padano, mozzarella$35.95Marinara
house made pasta, prawns, bay scallops, calamari, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, cream$36.95Pescatora Platter
clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, octopus, shallots, chilies, white wine, san marzano tomato, parsley, spaghetti$135.00Pesto
garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo$28.95Pesto Cream
fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo$31.95Pesto Rose
san marzano tomato sauce, fresh cream, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo$31.95Pesto Tomato
san marzano tomato sauce, garlic, basil, pine nuts, grana padano, evoo$30.95Polpette
handcrafted sicilian meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, basil, grana padano, evoo$35.45Pomodoro e Basilico
san marzano tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, evoo$22.95Procida
spanish octopus, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, peperoncino, white wine, fresh parsley, lemon zest$48.95Puttanesca
olives, capers, anchovies, chilies, parsley, san marzano tomato$31.95Ravioli di Aragosta
fresh house made lobster filled pasta, browned butter sage sauce$39.95Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci
fresh house made ricotta and spinach filled pasta, san marzano tomato, basil pesto, grana padano cream$31.95Ravioli di Zucca
handcrafted butternut squash and mascarpone filled pasta, pine nuts, browned butter sage cream sauce$32.95Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
creamy imported carnaroli rice, saffron, mussels, bay scallops, prawns, onions, white wine, parsley$41.95Risotto alla Milanese
creamy imported carnaroli rice, shallots, trebbiano white wine, saffron, butter, parmigiano-reggiano$31.95Rose
san marzano tomato sauce, grana padano cream$30.95Sorrentina
san Marzano tomato, garlic, fresh basil, fresh fior di latte mozzarella$31.95Vongole
manila clams, white wine, san marzano tomato aglio olio, peperoncino, parsley$35.95
Entree
Agnello Platter
full rack of lamb, garlic, lemon, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic greek yoghurt sauce$65.00Bistecca alla Fiorentina Platter
30 oz beef porterhouse steak, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil$120.00Branzino
grilled whole fresh Greek sea bass, lemon, oregano, capers, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, roasted cherry tomato, lemon risotto; deboned by request in kitchen$55.95Capesanté alla Veneziana
pan seared nova scotia sea scallops, olive oil, garlic, butter, parsley, herb breadcrumbs, lemon$46.95Filetto di Manzo
7 oz hand cut beef tenderloin, fresh rosemary, sea salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, brussels sprouts$63.95Gamberi alla Busara
prawns, onions, garlic, butter, white wine, peperoncino, san marzano tomato, parsley, herb breadcrumbs$44.95Parmigiana di Melanzane
pan-fried sliced eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil, spaghetti pomodoro$35.95Piccata di Pollo al Limone
pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, capers$38.95Piccata di Vitello al Limone
pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, capers$45.95Pollo al Marsala
sautéed scaloppine of chicken, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine$45.95Pollo alla Parmigiana
pan-fried chicken scaloppine, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano$39.95Pollo con Funghi
pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms$44.95Pollo al Limone
pan-seared scaloppine of chicken, lemon, butter, white wine$36.95Pollo Platter
chicken scaloppine - choice of style: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana$50.00Pollo Saltimbocca alla Romana
sautéed chicken scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine$46.95Saltimbocca alla Romana
sautéed veal scaloppine, prosciutto di parma, fresh sage, fontina cheese, white wine$53.95Scaloppine di Vitello con Funghi
pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine, mushrooms$51.95Tagliata di Manzo Platter
14 oz hand cut beef tenderloin, cherry tomatoes, arugula, shaved grana padano, extra virgin olive oil$92.00Vitello al Limone
pan-seared scaloppine of veal, lemon, butter, white wine$43.95Vitello al Marsala
sautéed scaloppine of veal, wild porcini mushrooms, sweet marsala wine$52.95Vitello alla Parmigiana
pan-fried veal scaloppine, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano$46.95Vitello Platter
veal scaloppine - choice of style: limone, piccata, saltimbocca, funghi, marsala or parmigiana$60.00
Contorni
Dessert
Budino
dark chocolate Italian pudding, hazelnut wafer crunch, maldon sea salt caramello,$12.95Cannoli
crisp pastry shell filled with sweet house-made ricotta cream and chocolate chips$13.95Panna Cotta
vanilla bean custard, maldon sea salt caramello$13.95Tiramisu
espresso dipped savoiardi ladyfingers, sweet marsala, mascarpone cream, powdered cocoa, shaved bittersweet chocolate$14.95Lemon Sorbetto
$11.95Vanilla Gelato
$11.95
Sides/Take-Out
Alfedo Sauce (355ml)
$13.25Alfedo Sauce (60ml)
$3.00Balsamic Vinaigrette (60ml)
$1.50Bolognese Sauce (355ml)
$2.50Bolognese Sauce (60ml)
$10.95Ceasare Dressing (60ml)
$2.50Cesare Dressing (355ml)
$9.95Cutlery
$0.50Hot Chili Oil (60ml)
$3.50House Dressing (355ml)
$8.95House Dressing (60ml)
$2.00Plates
$1.00Pomodoro Sauce (355ml)
$10.75Pomodoro Sauce (60ml)
$2.25Rose Sauce (355ml)
$12.25Rose Sauce (60ml)
$2.75Side Grated Grana Padano (60ml)
$5.50Tzatziki Dip (60ml)
$3.50
NA Beverages
Sans Spirits
Acqua Panna 1L
Italian still water 1L$9.95Aranciata
Italian sparkling orangeade (330ml can)$6.50Be Magic Green Vert
Made with all natural teas and botanicals (355ml can)$8.00Chinotto
Italian bitter sweet orange soda (330ml can)$6.95Coke 0
(355ml can)$4.75Coke, Mexican
(355ml) cane sugar soda$5.75Diet Coke
(355ml can)$4.75Ginger Ale
(355ml can)$4.75Ginger Beer, Fentimans
(355ml) botanically brewed with aromatic natural ginger root$6.95Heineken 00
premium malt beverage, most popular alcohol-free brand in Europe [330ml/0.0% - gold color]$6.95Jone Root Beer
(355ml) cane sugar soda$5.75Limonata
Italian sparkling lemonade (330ml can)$6.50Pepsi
(355ml can)$4.75Pompelmo
Italian sparkling grapefruit (330ml can)$5.95San Pellegrino 750
Italian sparkling water (750ml)$9.95Sprite
(355ml can)$4.75
Beer/Cider
Can/Bottle
Black Bridge Brewery Milk Stout
MILK STOUT aromas of dark chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit, and coffee grounds; full bodied, long lasting, smooth, complex but balanced- an unforgettable experience [473ml/5.3%-deep dark black color] Swift Current, Canada$9.95Coors Light
LIGHT LAGER aged slowly with Colorado mountain spring water for that legendary iced cold easy drinking taste [341ml/4%-medium gold color] Golden, U.S.A.$8.50Peroni
“NASTRO AZZURRO” No. 1 premium lager in Italy and has been for over one and a half centuries, intensely crisp and refreshing, Italian style in a bottle. [330ml/5.1%-pale gold color] Rome, Italy$9.50Strongbow
APPLE CIDER aromas of apple, brown sugar and cinnamon since 1962 [330ml/5.3%-clear gold color] England, U.K.$9.95
Wine
Red
Amarone Costasera 750ml
“COSTASERA” masi agricola Veneto, Italia | 2017$160.00Barbera Briccotondo
fontanafredda Piemonte, Italia | 2021$57.00Barolo Fontanafredda
fontanafredda Piemonte, Italia | 2018$108.00Chianti Superiore Santa Cristina
marchesi antinori Toscana, Italia | 2020$60.00House Red
VINO DELLA CASA$50.00Valpolicella Campofiorin
masi agricola Veneto, Italia | 2019$67.00Valpolicella Ripassa Superiore Zenato
zenato Veneto, Italia | 2019$85.00Villa Antinori
“SUPER TUSCAN” 60% sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 5% syrah marchese antinori Toscana, Italia | 2020$80.00
White
All hours
| Sunday | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Bold Italian American flavors, elevated classics, old-school charm, exceptional hospitality... in a timeless setting. A Saskatoon institution since 1969.
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