The Tavern Trattoria

630 N Main St, Gravois Mills MO 65038
$$ Italian

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 630 N Main St, Gravois Mills MO 65038
  • Cross Street: Laurie MO
  • Cuisine: American | Contemporary | Italian | Pasta | Seafood | Steak |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
  • Parking: Private Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Apple Pay |
  • Corkage Fee: 20.00 |
  • Phone: 3143634146
  • Features: Full Bar, Catering Services, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Prix Fixe Menu, Smoking Area, Personal Wines Allowed, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Events & Special Hours

NEW YEARS EVE
Dec. 31, 2024 Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Thursday Hours 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
Friday Hours 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
Saturday Hours 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.75 out of 5 stars based on 314 votes

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Dec 07, 2024
Greg P.
Cioppino, Pepper Jack Campanelle, and Butternut Squash Ravioli were all big hits with our group.

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Nov 23, 2024
Renee M.
Greatly appreciate the care that goes into the food and service they are committed to, next level experience!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 16, 2024
Anita C.
We had reservations for a large party for my husband's 60th birthday party and it was an outstanding experience! They arranged to have a variety of appetizers and bottles of wine on the table as soon as we were seated, which worked out well! Everyone loved their entrees, especially the butternut ravioli. They were very accommodating of special dietary needs.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 04, 2024
Sara A.
We will be back! Delicious food, great service and love the friendly chef visits!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 01, 2024
Deidra P.
Food was an elevated menu without being too fancy. Delicious!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 19, 2024
Kim M.
We had a lovely dinner at the bar. The food was excellent and we ordered a very good bottle of wine that was fairly priced. The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. We will be back! Also loved the creative menu.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Oct 07, 2024
Linda W.
All five of us loved our food. It was a delicious and wonderful experience. We can't wait to go back.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 01, 2024
Marcella B.
The Burrata was fantastic! The wine we chose, we went and bought another bottle from the liquor store. Mushroom pasta was our favorite. Will definitely go back!!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 28, 2024
Lynette F.
This is one of my favorite restaurants and it’s only been open about 6 months. It’s a cross between cozy quirky and elegant. Food is fabulous…I’ve been there 6 times and never had something I didn’t love. Chef tricks up the menu occasionally which is fun. The new stuffed squash blossoms are incredible. Servers r knowledgeable and friendly…especially Katie and Julia! They r soooo fun! This and Tavern at trails End are my favorite restaurants in the Ozarks!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Sep 15, 2024
Carol F.
Tavern Trattoria was exceptional. Katie was our excellent server, busy but attentive and always a smile on her face. The mushroom pasta was as delicious as the reviews raved. The veal was light and tender. Crème Brûlée for dessert topped off a wonderful evening. And loved the ambiance as well as the personal attention from the owner! We look forward to our return!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 23, 2024
Kathy H.
Had a great meal celebrating husband’s birthday! From the cocktails & appetizers, to the entrees & dessert, everything was excellent & our server, Katie, was very courteous & personable. We had an awesome dining experience & plan on returning in the near future! Thrilled to have an Italian restaurant of this caliber at LOTO!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 23, 2024
Carl B.
Our waitress, Katie was very good. Friendly, conversive and informative. Main course seemed to take longer than expected to arrive but was delicious. Light level was much appreciated! Too many restaurants turn the lights down so low that you can barely see what you eating.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Aug 18, 2024
Brian C.
The experience was very good. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. The food was very good. The only downer was the cost was a little higher than we can go for it to be a "regular" place for us. We will definitely be back for special occasions though.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 16, 2024
Derek H.
Had a great time. My wife had an ambrosia cocktail I had a glass of malbec wine,they were very good. Our appetizers and entrées were delicious. We brought home cannolis for dessert they were yummy. Atmosphere and staff were great. It was well worth the half hour drive, will definitely be going back soon

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 09, 2024
Brenda M.
Thank you Julia for making our evening at the beautiful Trattoria Restaurant last night superb. We enjoyed you giving us first class service. The food and drinks were excellent and far beyond what our expectations were. We were delighted to bring our son from Bentonville, Ark who is a world traveler and he agreed the quality of food was gourmet. We also brought close friends who enjoyed the ambiance and dinner as well. We look forward to our next visit & will ask for you personally. Avery & Brenda Murray

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2024
Joy H.
It was fabulous!! The food was amazing! Our waitress was so friendly and knowledgeable about all the food. We had met the owners earlier in the week and found out they own all three “The Tavern” restaurants! So we tried our Trattoria!! We loved it all!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 12, 2024
Roger M.
This is a great place to Dine excellent service and food.

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Jun 30, 2024
John W.
Excellent service. Everything was wonderful.

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Jun 28, 2024
Brenda A.
We always love the experience the Buchanans provide for us at all their restaurants. We went with friends this time, and we all raved about our entrées, beverages, and desserts. The only aspect that needed improvement in this particular meal was that my husband’s ice cream for the Affogato was very, very hard, pretty much being frozen solid. The espresso poured over it did not melt it in enough to allow spooning into the ice cream. By the time the rest had finished their dessert, his ice cream had finally melted enough to the point where he could get a spoon into it. Other than that, the experience was fabulous, as always.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 23, 2024
Bob C.
Awesome food! Looking forward to our next trip to Laurie so we can dine there again.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 22, 2024
MARVIN B.
Julia was a wonderful server. The owner coming out to visit with us was warm and welcoming. Our first time experience was perfect.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 14, 2024
Tonya G.
Everything was excellent! Food, service (Julia) and atmosphere. Usually, I find something I feel needs improvement but not here!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 09, 2024
Kevin H.
We were seated quickly, our server was excellent and attentive and the food was amazing! While some might think it is a little pricey it is a great value for the experience! They also have a great bourbon selection for a lake restuarant, I was impressed that way as well. We'll definitely be going back!

Overall: 10/10
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May 31, 2024
Jeffrey N.
Excellent food and very friendly people Excellent chef prepares food perfectly

Overall: 10/10
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May 24, 2024
Pamela S.
The whole evening was great. I messed up and had made the reservation for Friday night but they graciously fit us in. Our server was friendly and made several excellent recommendations. We had drinks, the bruschetta appetizer and two entrees. With a 22% tip our bill was under $150 which we found reasonable for the quality and quantity of food and drinks. We will be back as there are other entrees on the menu we can’t wait to try. Well done John and Sherrie!

Overall: 10/10
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May 12, 2024
Linda N.
Our party of six loved everything...the food, the service, the atmosphere. Would love it if you provided olive oil with Italian seasoning to dip the bread! We will probably only come on special occasions because of the prices, but would come more often if salad were included with entree.

Overall: 10/10
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May 11, 2024
Al F.
I took my wife for an early mother day dinner and we had a great time, the food and wine was excellent. I think it was great that the owner and Chef made rounds to every table to check on them, You don’t see that interaction very much anymore and we really appreciated it. Thanks

Overall: 10/10
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May 04, 2024
Randy S.
Loved everything about our visit, food and staff were awesome just like Tavern at trails end.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
May 04, 2024
Cathy F.
Service excellent. Food was delicious but price should have included the salad.

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May 03, 2024
Sheila W.
The food was excellent. The server was ok but she needed more training. I think she will get better. The check and credit card was on the table and she walked past at least 4 times before she picked it up. Time management comes with experience. Overall great experience.

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May 03, 2024
Terri B.
Delicious food, great service, we’ll definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 30, 2024
Shannon L.
Chef John and Sherri have outdone themselves again. Food was excellent and service was great. We would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 27, 2024
Paul A.
The food was excellent and our waitress, Julia was excellent as well! We’ll be back soon and try the other entrees on the menu

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 27, 2024
Joycelyn M.
Such a nice fun place. Food was very good and the osso bucco was over the top. A great place for fine dining and to meet up with friends, we will be regulars ❣️

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Apr 27, 2024
Lynette F.
I was soooo pleased with our experience at this new restaurant. You never know how new Italian will be and it was marvelous! Not too many choices but just enough and food was delicious! Our server, Julia, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and honest about both the food and the wine selections which I so appreciate. Plus she was fun, down to earth, and pleasant to talk to. Atmosphere was very inviting and plenty of space in restaurant. Kudos to owners and staff! You’re off to a great start!!!

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Sep 29, 2024
Kirby N.
Understaffed service

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 7/10
Sep 09, 2024
Kevin P.
1st visit was very good. Pasta was very good. Nice wine selection. Lighting a bit too bright Denna provided great service. Want to see this place make it because we need more and better Italian dining options at the lake.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 5/10
Aug 25, 2024
Diana E.
My husband and I had our first dinner here and both enjoyed it. The food was all delicious and we had great service. I do think it’s a little expensive for pasta, and it would be nice if they had bread served without having to buy it.

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Jun 11, 2024
Jan H.
We tried The Tavern Trattoria on Saturday evening. We enjoyed our visit & the food is the star. Our table ordered the pastas & also the Veal Carbonara. Everyone added a small house salad to their meal which was amazing (especially the house dressing). We decided to share a house made Tiramisu for dessert which we all agreed was the best we’ve ever had. The appetizers we ordered were delicious too. We are not eloquent food critics, but we were all very satisfied & happy we went, and we’ll be back again. Wishing the owners every success here. They work hard to deliver a great experience!

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
May 28, 2024
Linda K.
The entrees took too long to come to the table.

Overall: 9/10
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May 17, 2024
Ed S.
Great pasta entrees, salad good, bruschetta was average

Overall: 9/10
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Apr 27, 2024
William H.
Considering the restaurant has just opened i didn’t expect perfect service Was good but a little slow in refilling water etc Food was great

Overall: 8/10
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Service: 7/10
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Dec 06, 2024
Christine F.
Pasta could have been hotter….also ambience would be more conducive towards dinner conversation if some …most of the music did not have lyrics….Nice instrumental with some lyrics also vary the Artist …… Thanks for asking

Overall: 8/10
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Jun 29, 2024
Sam S.
Love the place. The room to the right of the front door was rented to a group that apparently had an auction. Very loud and distracting to dining guests. We asked John about it - he said he had talked to them twice. It very negatively impacted the ambiance and our ability to talk with each other. We will probably give it another try. Food was very good. Sam Scarfino 816.304.6486

Overall: 8/10
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May 26, 2024
Chad B.
Service was great! Waitress was very attentive. Food was not bad. Seemed a bit pricey for what you get.

Overall: 7/10
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Sep 30, 2024
Linda W.
Atmosphere is lovely but prices are high and our food seemed to take a long time to be served. I hope the restaurant survives but it's out if our our price range.

Overall: 7/10
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Service: 8/10
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Value: 5/10
Jul 30, 2024
Brian L.
Caesar salad seem to be made with iceberg lettuce and was soggy. Offering croutons would have been a good idea. Appetizer and entree were good - a little pricey for what you get. My wife and I probably won't be going back.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
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Value: 8/10
Jul 01, 2024
Larry S.
The sauces were great. Taste and consistency was “right on”. Unfortunately the veal was chewy, either tough to begin with but also a little overcooked and the pasta was a little tough also, a little undercooked. Service was good until time to pay and then finally had to pay at the hostess desk.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 6/10
May 26, 2024
Robyn A.
It was very good. Prices a little on the high side for the lake and for pasta, but it is nice to have a nicer place available.