How to Use taverna in a Sentence

taverna

noun
  • These should be sampled with a strong Greek coffee at one of the tavernas in the central square.
    — Liz Alderman, New York Times, 9 July 2019
  • Some decorative items now unlocked from a new spot in the taverna.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
  • But with minimal effort, beaches and tavernas away from crowds could be found.
    — David Shaftel, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2016
  • As much has been written, there are more stories whispered over mastika at tavernas.
    — Hazlitt, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The beach is close to the village, offering access to tavernas, cafes and bathrooms.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Dining out is a bargain, with meals at local tavernas for $15 a person.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Fita was one of Athens’ first new-style tavernas, housed in a warehouse and furnished with old-school tables and chairs.
    — Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In the capital Panjim, feni holds sway at old-world tavernas and modern cocktail bars alike.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Paros is larger and famous for its beaches, ideal for a day of swimming and popping into shops and tavernas.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
  • And while there’s a sociable air at Chora’s tavernas, there’s no queuing for a table.
    — Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
  • In Athens and on the sunny Greek islands, tourists are packing hotels, bars and tavernas.
    — Liz Alderman, New York Times, 19 June 2018
  • Meander along scenic coastal paths, pop into a taverna by the sea, and rent your very own boat to wind along the atmospheric coastline.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Food is refined Greek and more pricey than more everyday tavernas, but eating here is worth every euro.
    — Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
  • The real treasure, though, just may be the port’s rich assortment of tavernas that combine world-class seafood with local spirits.
    — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The taverna at Psili Ammos beach is among the most iconic on the island, if not solely for its location.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
  • After nine months spent getting to know its third-generation farmer owners over taverna suppers, the sale was secured.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In the northern port city of Alexandroupolis, ash rained on empty waterfront tavernas and a thick pall of smoke made breathing hard.
    — Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Savor the flavors Eating vegan in Greek tavernas can be easy.
    — Danai Papageorgiou, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2019
  • Water taxis whisk travelers from the quaint little harbor to isolated beaches and tavernas.
    — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Through it all, Sitges’s cafés, tavernas, boutiques, galleries, and vibrant nightlife keep life’s pleasures at the forefront.
    — Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
  • The streets were dotted with vendors selling falafal and German-style sausages, Italian cafés and Greek tavernas.
    — The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
  • Dine at an electricity-free taverna on Dafni Beach, where family-run restaurants serve fresh local food.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
  • Downstairs at the inn is the charming Venetian taverna Via Mare, but other new offerings abound.
    — Jonathan Soroff, Robb Report, 3 July 2023
  • It’s all perfectly executed—just don’t expect taverna prices.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Gemini can get all the ancient wisdom while hopping from one taverna to the next, meeting new people, and living their best Greek holiday life.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Both in its uncluttered landscape, small harbour towns and tavernas in small mountain villages, Tinos is about simplicity.
    — Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Papageorgiou, 51, who runs a Greek taverna on the other side of the Ahr with his brother and sister-in-law, didn’t live on the street.
    — Washington Post, 23 July 2021
  • Thanks to the pleasant climate, visitors can swim, sunbathe, stroll along the shore, and enjoy sunset cocktails at the many lively bars and tavernas virtually all year.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Stay at the Auberge Resorts’ Grace Hotel, and make sure to spend an afternoon swimming—then eat at any of the local tavernas for lunch.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Alpha Estate Greek wine travel is often associated with the sea, whether through the volcanic cliffs of the islands or tavernas along the coast.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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