Taberna Tapas

4 (59)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

1229 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Taberna Restaurant!

Nestled in the Brick Walk Promenade, in Fairfield, Taberna Restaurant serves a mouthwatering array of authentic Spanish tapas, along with a wonderful selection of delicious Mediterranean fare, for lunch and dinner, daily. Local residents and visitors, alike, rave about our scrumptious signature paella, inventive antipasti and salads, yummy house-made pastas, and decadent desserts.

Chef/owner Daniel Lopez has engendered a loyal following, at Taberna, thanks to his creative culinary talent, and his dedication to providing his guests with superb food, a warm and welcoming ambiance, attentive service, and a memorable dining experience.
We also look forward to hosting your celebrations, including birthday and anniversary parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, Bar and Bat Mitzvah luncheons and dinners, and corporate functions.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11.30am - 3.00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4.30pm - 9.30pm; Friday - Saturday: 4.00pm - 10.30pm; Sunday: 3.00pm -9.00pm
Website
http://www.tabernarestaurant-ct.com/fairfield/index-f.php
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Lopez
Private party facilities
Party Menus at Taberna & Restaurant Taberna is available for on premise parties. The front dining room, main dining room and bar can all be available for special occasions. Taberna will cater your special event, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, wedding shower, graduations, or bat mitvahs

Location
1229 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Neighborhood
Fairfield
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
5 minutes from train station , and Taberna is located between exit 21, 22 of I95 North and South1229 Post Road Fairfield , CT06824
Entertainment
Guitar player
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Sautéed Shrimp$16.00
in a garlic sauce served over linquini
Soft Polenta$14.00
served with grilled Portobello mushrooms in roasted garlic and olive oil
Dry Bay Scallop Risotto$16.00
creamy Risotto of dry bay scallops in a parsley cilantro fusion and crispy prosciutto
Mussels$14.00
sauteed Prince Edward mussels with fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, parsley, white wine and extra virgin olive oil served over choice of pasta
Baked Eggplant Cannelloni$12.00
served over sundried tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and light pesto sauce
Calamari a la Plancha$14.00
grilled baby squid served in cannellini beans, shallots, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, lemon, fine herbs and vinaigrette
Grilled Crab Cakes$16.00
baked crab cakes served with cucumbers, peppers, and onion salad in a lemon and mustard aioli
Goat Cheese$14.00
baked goat cheese in a fresh tomato and basil sauce, served with Italian garlic bread
Casuela de Verduras$14.00
seasonal market vegetables sauteed in fresh garlic and olive oil
Pulpo a la Gallega$18.00
steamed Mediterranean octopus served over potatoes comfit Spanish paprika, sea salt and olive oil
Empanadas de Costilla$16.00
Spanish turnover stuffed with roasted beef, mushroom, shallots served with sauteed vegetables
Chicken Breast Millanese$16.00
lightly breaded and served over arugula salad, fresh tomatoes and topped with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
Arroz de Verduras$14.00
Bombay rice with wild mushrooms and vegetables, crispy chickpeas and truffle oil
Salmon Salvaje$20.00
grilled wild salmon served over roasted potatoes and spinach in a roasted piquillo sauce
Paella Classica$20.00
prepared with Spanish chorizo, chicken, seafood and saffron rice

Taberna Salads

Salad$6.00
Organic mixed green salad, topped with aged balsamic vinaigrette and Parmesan cheese
Ceaser Salad$8.00
Baby Romaine hearts, homemade garlic croutons, Manchego cheese
Chef Daniel's Salad$8.00
Endive, baby arugula, nuts, mustard dressing and shaved Parmesan cheese
Baby Spinach Salad$8.00
Prepared with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and topped with Cabrales blue cheese
Mozzarella Caprese$8.00
Homemade fresh mozzarella, beef steak tomatoes, fresh basil, caramelized garlic, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil; Smoked Salmon
Seafood Salad$14.00
Prepared with mussels, calamari, shrimps, bay scallops, red onions, fresh tomatoes, olive oil and fine herbs

Traditional Taberna Tapas

Chorizo con Aluvais y Setas$10.00
Sautéed Spanish chorizo with mushrooms, white beans in a red wine sauce
Crostinis de Filete$12.00
Grilled strip steak served over toast with Manchego cheese and chimichurri sauce
Lomo de Cerdo Adovado$10.00
Marinated and grilled pork loin served over toast with Manchego cheese and Mediterranean vegetables relish and Spanish paprika oil
Empanadas rellenas de Costilla$12.00
Spanish turnovers stuffed with roasted beef, mushrooms and shallots red wine sauce
Smoked Wild Salmon$14.00
Served over crispy toast topped with vegetables, capers and avocado radish
Grilled Portuguese Octopus$15.00
Served over potatoes comfit, sea salt, olive oil and Spanish paprika
Chicken Brocheta$8.00
Grilled chicken kebabs served with garlic mashed potatoes in a roasted garlic sauce
Tortilla Espanola$8.00
Spanish potatoes, onions and egg omelet served with aioli
Croquetas de Bacalao$10.00
Cod fish croquettes with lemon and mustard aioli
Pan Catalan$8.00
Catalan garlic bread with fresh tomatoes, basil and Manchego cheese
Jamon Serrano de Espana$12.00
Serrano ham and Monchego from Spain
Berenjenas Rebosadas$8.00
Baked eggplant topped with Manchego cheese in fresh tomatoes coulis
Grilled Spanish Sausage$10.00
Served over potatoes comfit and roasted garlic sauce
Traditional Ceviche$15.00
Prepared with shrimp, bay scallops, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and marinated in a lime juice
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$8.00
In roasted garlic, olive oil and pine nuts

Homemade Fresh Pasta

Ricotta Gnocchi$16.00
Handmade little pillows of ricotta cheese, reggiano Parmigiano, with Black Angus beef Bolognese sauce
Handmade Lasagna$16.00
including vegetable, meat, and cheese in a pomodoro sauce
Fettuccine$16.00
Long flat ribbon pasta, served with homemade fennel sausage, broccoli rabe and finished with caramelized garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Paralleled$16.00
prepared with Maine lobster, roasted bell peppers, garlic and olive oil
Goat Cheese Ravioli$16.00
Served in a creamy sauce with sweat peas, sweet corn and sautéed oyster mushrooms
Lobster and Wild Mushroom Ravioli$16.00
in a light cabrales blue cheese sauce
Penne Regatta$14.00
sautéed with Spanish sausage, assorted vegetables in roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil

What 59 people are saying

Taberna Tapas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

59 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little gem in Fairfield! We enjoyed the diverse Tapas menu and additional options for our kids. Lovely outdoor seating and a responsive accommodating staff. Great summertime dining!
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Brian
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great atmosphere. Would definitely go back to this place. Great date night or with other friends and family. Outdoor covered patio was great on a cool summer evening.
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EatsInCT
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 22, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Good but not great but it was convenient for a pre-show meal. Bit too warm inside the dining room and the service started out lukewarm at best but eventually things came around. Being a wine bar we weren't completely wowed by either the wine by the glass selections themselves nor the number that were made available(expected a bit more in both areas but was especially disappointed when they were out of the first red one of us selected.....come on, either offer an additional one to add to the others or more preferably replace it with one from the same region which would not have been difficult). Couple courses of tapas & small plates were fair enough but the paella was a step better....it was just missing that key "socarrat" layer of crust that should form on the bottom of the pan of any great example of this dish.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 8, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slow service, we did not like all the food, strange combo's. Will not go again.
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LoriM Gold
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the service and food at Teberna were excellent! I love the diversity of the menu and that you can get a meal or several small plates. Drinks were very good as well. We have become regulars, so are always greeted with a big welcome. The wait staff is very attentive, while also being playful. I highly recommend this place!
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Bahamian
Connecticut2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. The service was exceptional and my husband and I had a wonderful dinner for our anniversary. This place ws spotless, very clean. The decor was beautiful and the dining area was beyond romantic. Will definately go again! They also had a lot of convenient parking.
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JaneS
Chicago8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful selection of small plates on the menu. Grilled calamari with fresh greens and white beans excellent. Mussels fresh and tasty. Wait staff attentive and helpful.
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alnbarthel Gold
Toronto68 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've reviewed Taberna a number of times and I'm happy to say that for us it still remains the best Latin Fusion cuisine in the Fairfield area.
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MLM1
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely dinner here, food and service very good, noise level quiet. Ceviche was excellent. Everything very fresh and tasty. We will be back for sure.
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rainne
New York City40 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 20, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Loved this restaurant when it was in Bridgeport but was really disappointed now that it's moved. Food nowhere near as good and the small plates did not come out in a timely fashion. sorry taberna won't be back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11.30am - 3.00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4.30pm - 9.30pm; Friday - Saturday: 4.00pm - 10.30pm; Sunday: 3.00pm -9.00pm
Website
http://www.tabernarestaurant-ct.com/fairfield/index-f.php
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Lopez
Private party facilities
Party Menus at Taberna & Restaurant Taberna is available for on premise parties. The front dining room, main dining room and bar can all be available for special occasions. Taberna will cater your special event, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, wedding shower, graduations, or bat mitvahs

Location
1229 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Neighborhood
Fairfield
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
5 minutes from train station , and Taberna is located between exit 21, 22 of I95 North and South1229 Post Road Fairfield , CT06824
Entertainment
Guitar player
Additional
Banquet, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

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Taberna Tapas

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Antipasto or Small Entrée

Sautéed Shrimp$16.00

Soft Polenta$14.00

Dry Bay Scallop Risotto$16.00

Mussels$14.00

Baked Eggplant Cannelloni$12.00

Calamari a la Plancha$14.00

Grilled Crab Cakes$16.00

Goat Cheese$14.00

Casuela de Verduras$14.00

Pulpo a la Gallega$18.00

Empanadas de Costilla$16.00

Chicken Breast Millanese$16.00

Arroz de Verduras$14.00

Salmon Salvaje$20.00

Paella Classica$20.00

Taberna Salads

Salad$6.00

Ceaser Salad$8.00

Chef Daniel's Salad$8.00

Baby Spinach Salad$8.00

Mozzarella Caprese$8.00

Seafood Salad$14.00

Traditional Taberna Tapas

Chorizo con Aluvais y Setas$10.00

Crostinis de Filete$12.00

Lomo de Cerdo Adovado$10.00

Empanadas rellenas de Costilla$12.00

Smoked Wild Salmon$14.00

Grilled Portuguese Octopus$15.00

Chicken Brocheta$8.00

Tortilla Espanola$8.00

Croquetas de Bacalao$10.00

Pan Catalan$8.00

Jamon Serrano de Espana$12.00

Berenjenas Rebosadas$8.00

Grilled Spanish Sausage$10.00

Traditional Ceviche$15.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe$8.00

Homemade Fresh Pasta

Ricotta Gnocchi$16.00

Handmade Lasagna$16.00

Fettuccine$16.00

Paralleled$16.00

Goat Cheese Ravioli$16.00

Lobster and Wild Mushroom Ravioli$16.00

Penne Regatta$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Additional information

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