About - Taverna Casa Nova
Welcome to Taverna Casa Nova, where the warmth of Italy meets the heart of Newark. We're a family-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Ferry Street neighborhood, serving up delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that's sure to become your new favorite. At Taverna Casa Nova, we're passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience that's built on quality, care, and a commitment to making you feel like part of the family. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both authentic and innovative, and our staff are dedicated to ensuring your visit is nothing short of exceptional. As a local business, we're proud to be a part of this wonderful community and to have the opportunity to share our love of food with our neighbors. We look forward to welcoming you to our table and showing you what we're all about. Call us today at (973) 288-2002 to make a reservation or visit our website to learn more.
Amenities and More
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Comfort food
- Small plates
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
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Service was terrible, they added a 20 percent tip to the bill and they never refilled our drinks. They leave you waiting at the door because the servers are also bar tenders. Hot wings are not hot wings just normal wings with sauce on the side.
My girlfriend and I visited this place on Saturday night, Nov 15th, after hearing so many people talk about it. Let me say this clearly: none of the hype is true. The service was absolutely terrible from the moment we sat at the bar. There were three bartenders—two girls and one guy—and somehow not one of them seemed to know how to take care of customers. We were literally ignored for about 25 minutes, even though they clearly saw us sitting there. When we finally managed to order, things got worse. The staff didn’t even seem to know their own menu, and the food had no flavor at all. The drinks were a complete disaster. I ordered a Long Island Iced Tea, and it tasted nothing like a real one—way too much lemon juice, way too much Coke, and totally out of balance. My girlfriend’s Espresso Martini was just as bad. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had. Poor service, untrained staff, tasteless food, and awful drinks. Definitely not worth the time or money.
The food was awful. The steak was tough, completely inedible, and had zero flavor. Everything came drenched in this strange sauce that ruined it even more. The fries were just as bad. I’m honestly so mad I wasted my money here. To make things worse, they automatically add gratuity — probably because they know the food and experience are terrible. Overall, a complete waste of time and money.