taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə 

: a café in Greece

Examples of taverna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wander neighboring Naxos or visit a traditional taverna in Syros to see the wilder side of Greece and retreat back to the luxury of a Four Seasons at the end of it. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Thymes, a Cycladic taverna, Matsuhisa Paros, a full destination outpost of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s global brand and The Bridge, the island’s one and only gin and tonic bar. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Hidden among the leafy lanes of Kardiani, the enchanting garden taverna of To Perivoli tis Kardianis captures the slower, greener side of Tinos. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Cool off in the cyan waters of Prassa Beach, then head up to the main town of Horio to stroll along cobblestoned paths, pausing for meze at a taverna. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek taberna, probably from Late Greek, drinking establishment, from Latin, hut, shop

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above