A new neighborhood restaurant on Calder Avenue in Beaumont is getting attention from local diners after a recent visit shared with members of the Southeast Texas Restaurant Reviews group.
Shane Gans shared his experience at Taverna Pizza and Gyros, describing the restaurant as a promising addition to the local food scene. Despite the weather, Gans said he visited the restaurant and tried several menu items, including a meat pizza, a cheese pizza, and a Greek salad.
According to his post, both pizzas were very good, while the salad was fresh and crunchy. Gans also noted that the restaurant follows a familiar formula seen at other pizza and Greek restaurants in the area, including the former New York Pizza and Pasta location.
He said that similarity should not stop people from giving the restaurant a try.
Taverna Pizza and Gyros Brings Familiar Favorites to Calder Avenue
Gans said the owner explained that he is part of the family connected to the pizza and gyro restaurant in Lumberton as well as Tuscany in Pennsylvania.
That family connection quickly became a topic of conversation among commenters. David Lyons described the owners as fantastic and also mentioned their relationship to the Bruno’s Italian Kitchen family.
The connection appears to have caught the attention of other members of the group, particularly those who already enjoy restaurants associated with the family.
Mary Lou Alsdurf commented that she wanted to try the new restaurant and mentioned Bruno’s and Eddie’s in Lumberton as places she already enjoys.
For Gans, the visit left a positive impression. He described Taverna Pizza and Gyros as a place that could become a nice neighborhood spot and said he would definitely return.
The restaurant’s location on Calder Avenue gives it an opportunity to attract nearby residents looking for pizza, gyros, Greek salad, and other casual dining options.
Local Diners Share Their Thoughts
The comments under Gans’ post showed a mixture of curiosity and enthusiasm from local diners.
Luis Emilio Vargas said he planned to stop by but wondered about the prices after looking at the menu. He also mentioned Love at 1st Slice, another pizza option, while explaining that the quality of the pizza’s crust and underside is an important part of his personal judgment.
His comment highlighted how seriously some local pizza fans take the details of a New York-style slice.
David Lyons also asked whether Taverna Pizza and Gyros has a liquor license. The question received a response from Gans, who said that Mr. Bruno had come into the restaurant while they were there, further emphasizing the connection being discussed among commenters.
While the Facebook discussion does not provide a complete menu, official hours, pricing information, or confirmation about a liquor license, the reactions suggest that Taverna Pizza and Gyros has already begun attracting attention from people interested in trying another local pizza and Greek food option.
For residents around Beaumont and Calder Avenue, the restaurant could become another neighborhood destination for casual meals.
Gans’ positive first impression and the response from other members of the Southeast Texas Restaurant Reviews group indicate that local diners are already curious about what the new spot has to offer.
Anyone considering a visit should check the restaurant directly for current hours, menu availability, and other details before heading over.
