Taverna Rossa

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Taverna Rossa keeps the pizza-and-bar formula specific enough to build a meal around. The Luscher Supreme layers classic red sauce with pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onion, mushrooms, green olives and mozzarella. Before the pie arrives, order Killer Queso: house-pickled jalapeños, white onion and bell pepper, with Fritos for scooping. Sweet Chili Wings offer another starting point, with a sweet, sticky finish and a preparation that’s baked rather than fried. Sharing is part of the appeal here. Pepperoni Pinwheels and TX Buffalo Shrimp join the queso among the dishes meant for the middle of the table, making this an easy pick for friends who want to order together. Social Hour runs from 2–6 p.m., with drinks and small bites. For a later outing, Southlake’s live music starts at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday—an extra reason to make pizza and drinks the evening’s plan.

• Try the Luscher Supreme with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green olives and mozzarella.
• Share Killer Queso with house-pickled jalapeños and Fritos.
• Start with Sweet Chili Wings, baked rather than fried.
• Catch live music at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in Southlake.

Friends sharing pizza and snacks, happy-hour catch-ups, and weekend outings built around drinks and live music.

Make it your kind of weekend

• happy hour
• friends