HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
Tavernetta
Photo: Google Maps

Tavernetta

LoDo / Union Station · Italian Contemporary

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Venetian Spritz (Aperol, Prosecco, olive) — $9
  • Elena Spritz (Elena Penna Vermouth, sparkling wine, club soda) — $14
  • Penicillin (scotch, lemon, ginger, honey) — $14
  • Jungle Bird (rum blend, Campari, pineapple, lime) — $14
  • Late For The Train (vodka, grapefruit, lemon, honey, coconut) — $14
  • Old Fashioned (house bourbon blend) — $16
  • Scarpetta Frico Bianco wine — $9
  • Scarpetta Frico Rosso wine — $9
  • Scarpetta Frico Rosato wine — $9
  • Peroni — $8

Food

  • Focaccia (olive oil, red wine vinegar, Grana Padano) — $7
  • Parmigiano Reggiano e Balsamico — $10
  • Gorgonzola e Miele — $10
  • Bocconcino E Frutta — $10
  • Prosciutto di Parma — $12
  • Salame Finocchiona — $12
  • Coppa — $12
  • Alici (anchovy, tomato, oregano) — $5
  • Marcona Almond (lavender, fennel) — $6
  • Carrozza (mozzarella di bufala, Trapanese pesto) — $10
  • Marinated Olives (coriander, citrus, Calabrian chili) — $7
  • Polpette (beef & pork meatballs, Pomodoro) — $8
  • Cacio e Pepe (Pecorino Romano, black pepper) — $15
  • Calamari Fritti — $19
  • Bucatini all'Amatriciana (guanciale, tomato, Pecorino) — $22
  • Roman Pasta Flight (4 half-orders) — $45

Deal last verified April 2026. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Authentic Italian a la dolce vita beside Union Station; beautiful space, excellent wine program

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Hip
  • Upscale
  • Good for groups
  • Fireplace
  • Known for cocktails
  • Known for wine
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations
  • Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Denver, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 2,683 ratings ↗
In Denver 75 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 47% · tied with 32% · lower than 20% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.5 981 reviews ↗
In Denver 75 rated venues Top quarter

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 18% · lower than 5% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Top 10%

Rated higher than 87% · tied with 7% · lower than 6% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.5 229 reviews ↗
In Denver 68 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 49% · tied with 21% · lower than 30% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Top quarter

Rated higher than 71% · tied with 11% · lower than 18% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.7 956 diners ↗
Food 4.7Service 4.8Value 4.3Ambience 4.7Noise Moderate
In Denver 14 rated venues At the median

Rated higher than 46% · tied with 31% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.7

Across the US 537 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 23% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

1889 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202

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