Pizza and beer. For years, these two magic words have existed in delicious harmony. But in our grab-a-slice and chug-a-cold-one world, Taverna Rossa is here to take this tried-and-true pair to the next level.
Passionate about creating a remarkable experience through great food, drinks, service and atmosphere, Preston Lancaster, along with partner Tony Smith, set out to create their own favorite restaurant in a community they grew up in and are proud to be a part of.
Settling for nothing less than handmade goodness and hometown flavors, each pizza and entree is loaded with locally sourced ingredients like smoked Texas brisket and apple wood smoked bacon from Hamm’s Meat Market in McKinney, Lemley Tomatoes from Canton, Luscher’s Italian Sausage and Texas Wagyu sirloin.
The menu was created in collaboration with culinary consultant Brian Luscher, Chef/Owner of The Grape in Dallas, whose influence elevates every bite to pizza perfection.
Enjoy your pie with an ice-cold brew from our worldly craft beer selection. Or, for our guests wearing their fancy pants, we offer one-of-a-kind, handcrafted cocktails and a variety of wines.
Taverna Rossa is a place to make yourself at home and rest your feet, but make sure you can still tap ‘em along to the live bands that play 1 to 2 nights a week. From blues to country to rock, even the music has local flavor.
So grab your friends, grab your appetite and leave your old-school pizza principles at the door. Because at Taverna Rossa, we’ve crafted pizza and beer into a serious slice of amazing.
Thank you for your patronage, we truly appreciate it!
For Booking, contact Shannon:
Thursday June 20th • 6:00pm
Friday June 21st • 9:00pm
Come check out the Buzz Andrews at Taverna Rossa! Buzz has been doing his thing throughout the US since 1963! Rock and Roll is definitely in his blood and the blues are what soothes his soul.
Come on down and ‘Get Buzzed’!
Friday June 21st • 9:30pm
Mark Sena has been playing music for many years but had put that love aside for 30 years to raise his 4 children and his wife. His love for entertaining grabbed hold of him again about 10 years ago when he decided to get back into performing for live audiences. Mark has several different Bands and Music. His band, Mark Sena and Friends is a mixture of Blues, Rock, and Original music he performs as guitar/vocalist along with local guitar greats like Jackie Don Loe, Joey Love, Mike Clark, and Texas Slim, along with Bill Cornish/Chuck Rasco on Bass, and Kevin Schermerhorn/Jimmy Morgan on Drums. Mark also performs with his band, Mark Sena’s Funk Machine, featuring Jackie Done Loe, Tommy Hill, and Bill Cornish to bring to you the Motown Sound, Original Songs, and many cool old classics. Mark Sena also performs acoustic duo with such players as Jackie Don Loe, Roger Escabedo, and Joey Love. Come out to see one of these high energy shows. You are sure to have a good time.
Saturday June 22nd • 9:00pm
Join us for pizza, craft beer, and Matt Barron’s return to Taverna Rossa – Plano.
Saturday June 22nd • 9:30pm
Whether described as a classic rock band with a strong Texas boogie and blues influence or a Texas boogie and blues band with a classic rock influence, the Spencer Cole Band brings energy and originality to every show, especially when the sax tears into one its dreamy or wailing solo riffs.
On any given night, the Spencer Cole Band cruises through tunes from artists such as: Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tab Benoit, Jonny Lang, Santana, Chuck Berry, ZZ Top, and Van Morrison. There’s even time set aside to flirt with a little music from Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot, and Stevie Wonder … just to keep the musical palette cleansed before the next serving of hot rock, boogie, and blues, Spencer Cole style.
Monday June 24th • All Week
Raise a glass and benefit Trigger’s Toys through this week’s special event: Negroni Week (June 24th – 28th)! We will be featuring Negroni-style cocktails all week long with $2 of each cocktail going directly to the charity.
Friday June 28th • 9:00pm
Your night just wouldn’t be the same without the best craft pizza and beer in North Texas paired with Mojo Filter.
MOJO FILTER is a Beatles Cover band presents a full tribute show, which includes the familiar outfits that the Beatles wore during their live performance years, as well as replicating the music note for note, using period correct instruments, including Rickenbacker and Gretsch guitars, Hofner basses, Ludwig Drums and Vox amplifiers. This truly is a band you don’t want to miss!
Friday June 28th • 9:30pm
David Casper Band has been a singer, songwriter and guitarist since age 15. He turned his unreservedly Catholic understanding into a soulful musical expression with a passionate purpose. A music composition major at Texas A&M University, David frequently plays in bars and coffee shops with a unique combination of blues, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and pop. He considers Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Derek Trucks, Robert Randolph, Rob Thomas, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer among his musical influences. His personal touch demands a thoughtful ear and open heart to the music and the lyrics unfolded in a way best experienced in intimate settings.
Saturday June 29th • 9:00pm
Saturday June 29th • 9:30pm
Thursday July 4th • 11:00am
Both locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in order to celebrate the holiday with our friends and family. We apologize for the inconvenience. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Friday July 5th • 9:00pm
Justin Tipton is a singer-songwriter who puts on anything but a singer-songwriter type of show. Rooted in traditional blues music, Justin and his band accidentally spilled some rock-and-roll into their blues batter (okay, maybe intentionally).
Friday July 5th • 9:30pm
Devin Leigh is a Fort Worth, TX based singer/songwriter/guitarist. He’s a true one-man-band, incorporating percussion and harmonica into an already dynamic solo show. The Fort Worth Weekly said of Devin’s live show, “The singer songwriter is a one man wrecking crew at live performances.”
Saturday July 6th • 9:00pm
From playing in classic rock and blues bands to acoustic performances like this evening at Cadillac Pizza Pub, Mark Alan, based in McKinney, Texas, has played in the DFW area for over twenty years. Mark’s playlist weaves together popular songs from the past and the present to provide just the right soundtrack for everyone’s night out.
Saturday July 6th • 9:30pm
Come check out the Buzz Andrews band at Taverna Rossa! Buzz has been doing his thing throughout the US since 1963! Rock and Roll is definitely in his blood and the blues are what soothes his soul.
Come on down and ‘Get Buzzed’!
Friday July 12th • 9:30pm
A Dallas based band, The MisFit Cowboys specialize in vintage country, red dirt with a little classic rock and a bit of new country thrown in as well as several originals.
Friday July 12th • 9:00pm
Colin Boyd is a songwriter, singer, performer, guitarist, and recording-artist based in his hometown, Dallas, Texas. His songs have been recorded by Jack Ingram, Kristen Garner, Domestic Science Club, Monte Warden, Sara Hickman, and Barney the Dinosaur. Boyd’s Jack ingram cut “Flutter” was not only a Billboard-charting single in 1997, it was the Number One requested video on CMT UK – a chart-topper!
Saturday July 13th • 9:30pm
Velvet Love Box features three veteran musicians from the North Texas area: percussionist/vocalist Brandon Bumpas, guitarist/vocalist Scot Cloud, and vocalist/bassist Neil Schnell. The band formed at Bronco’s Sports Bar in 1997, where they still perform every Thursday night, and over the past fifteen years they have continued to blur the line between “cover” and “original”, creating a niche for themselves. In early 2002 VLB recorded their first EP, “Pilot,” for Texas indie label Aaron Ave. Records. In 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 Velvet Love Box was voted Best Cover Band by the readers of Fort Worth Weekly!
Saturday July 13th • 9:00pm
From her early days as a Gospel singer to her legendary status as a Texas Diva, Maylee Thomas transcends genres, mixing Gospel-based blues with soul driven rock, touches of pop, with the very faintest caresses of country from time to time… and audiences respond. Maylee is the soul of Texas and a must see act.
If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend kick-off place, join us for Maylee’s return. We will be serving up hot, rustic thin-crust pizza and cold drafts to go with Maylee’s fantastic sound.
Friday July 19th • 9:00pm
Friday July 19th • 9:30pm
The Bad #7s play songs you know from hard rock to pop, country to classic rock, blues to current rock, 80’s to today with flavors of latin and jazz. Join us in welcoming The Bad #7s back to Southlake for their return to the TR stage!
Saturday July 20th • 9:00pm
Justin Mason was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He grew up listening to a wide variety of musical genres that spanned multiple generations. From George Strait, Hank Jr., Travis Tritt and Garth Brooks, to the Eagles, James Taylor, Jim Croce and Billy Joel, Justin listened and sang along to whatever was on the radio.
Justin loves being on stage, performing and entertaining people. He may have gotten into the music game a little later than a lot of other musicians, but he truly believes this is where he is supposed to be, and looks forward to pursuing his passions, dreams and goals in the years to come!
Saturday July 20th • 9:30pm
Southern Couch Band consists of five seasoned musicians who enjoy playing for a crowd. Our diverse selection of tunes will have you dancing in no time and singing along to songs you don’t normally here local bands play. We love what we do and can’t wait to do it again!
Join us at Taverna Rossa – Craft Pizza & Beer to welcome Southern Couch for their return! We’ll feature the best fired pizzas and craft beer in North Texas.
Friday September 20th • 9:30pm
Trey Allen Band is an indie-rock band based out of Dallas, TX. They have performed at a variety of music venues across the country, from House of Blues in Dallas to music festivals in Oklahoma and Georgia. With Trey’s raspy vocals and passion for music and Johns harmony vocals it will grab your attention and make you want to hear more! They have a broad range of musical influences such as The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, REM, Tom Petty, Audioslave and The Beatles, and current artist also like, The Lumineers, Mondo Cozmo, The Black Keys, Young The Giant, Bishop Briggs and Foy Vance.
