Endwell Taverna

Endwell Taverna is a restaurant in Columbia, Missouri. The establishment serves the local community with a New York-inspired Italian menu featuring Brooklyn-style pizzas, Roman-style pizza alla pala, and pizza al taglio. Their offerings include seasonal lunch deli favorites such as sandwiches, salads, and pastries, as well as dinner specialties like handmade fresh pasta, antipasti, and chargrilled spiedies. The restaurant also features an immersive bar program with a curated wine list, local beers, cocktails, and an extensive collection of Italian spirits and Amaro.

The menu at Endwell Taverna is seasonally driven and changes daily to provide a variety of fresh options. The kitchen utilizes a 150-year-old ancestral sourdough starter, combined with locally sourced flour and a three-day fermentation process, to create their pizza dough. The restaurant is a collaboration between NYC Chef Ted Cianciosi and Bryan Maness. The Taverna is housed in a historic downtown building constructed in 1901, which has previously served as Columbia’s First City Hall, a firehouse, and a jail.

Located on N 9th St, the restaurant is situated in the heart of downtown Columbia. It is a short walk from the Courthouse Columns, the WWI Memorial, and the theater known as The Blue Note.

Endwell Taverna has earned a reputation for excellence, notably being awarded Best New Restaurant for 2025 by Inside Columbia Magazine. With a 4.70 rating, the establishment is recognized for its high-quality cuisine and dedicated professional staff.

Endwell Taverna provides a unique destination in Columbia where New York culinary attitudes meet Missouri sensibility through exceptional Italian cuisine.