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Colorado, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Denver
Reviews on Italian food in Denver, Colorado, United States. Get major-city sophistication in a location that is one of the world’s natural wonders. Obviously a hub for those seeking the Rocky Mountain ski slopes, Denver is also home to four major sports teams, major museums and a wide variety of neighborhoods that make the city a destination in its own right.
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10. Venice Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
Founded in 2003 by Alessandro Carollo Venice Ristorante has brought authentic Italian Cuisine right here to Denver Colorado. Along with his business partner and friend Christian Dellefave they have created a culinary masterpiece that has enticed so many o
Reviewed By Steigenberger592
We started with the fried calamari and zucchini appetizer, which was a large, tasty portion of both. We then had the ravioli stuffed with lobster and rock shrimp and the chicken and sausage cacciatore. Both were large and very flavorful portions.Service was also very good -- attentive and friendly.
9. Piatti Denver
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
Located in a casual neighborhood, this warm laid back eatery knows its way around authentic regional Italian cuisine. The service is friendly, food is fresh, and the experience is Unbeatable!
Reviewed By Where2NextColorado
I have been eating at Piatti's for the last 25 years. The decor is dated (so are many restaurants in Italy). The clientele is middle aged (they can afford the prices). The main menu is unchanged (apply "tried and true") and they have a daily menu.Really like the Spaghetti Bolognese, the Lemon Ravioli, the Prosciutto wrapped Romaine. The pizza is good, too. Wasn't so thrilled about the overcooked risotto and the ingredients didn't fit right. Warm bread and dipping sauce (must ask for it to be served) ties one over for the wait of the meal.Really wished they would put LESS garlic into every single meal! Authentic Italian food doesn't have garlic in every dish and certainly not that amount!Waiter wrote down the wrong item and had to wait for the correct order to be served. Generally, should accommodate the client with a deduction is price or free dessert to make up for the mistake.
8. Maggiano's Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1485 reviews
Maggianoâs is conveniently located in the Denver Pavilions on downtownâs 16th Street Mall. Our location offers easy free shuttle access to hotels, the Denver Convention Center, the Denver Performing Arts Complex & more. Maggiano's 275-seat dining room is
Reviewed By 77RobertH
Huge servings of quite good food, very nicely decorated, attentive semi trained waiter who kept pestering us with âare you still working on that?â The restaurant was 10% filled so I have no idea why he pushed so hard to take food away from us. When I politely informed him that we were dining not working he stalked away and ignored us the rest of the evening.
7. Osteria Marco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 941 reviews
Opened in October 2007, Osteria Marco is intended to be the livelier, more playful younger brother to Frank Bonannoâs esteemed Italian eatery Luca. Guests are greeted at the top of a grand staircase by a cheese maker, deep in the throes of crafting burrat
Reviewed By Minwhalen
I really do not get why this place gets such great reviews. We have been twice, and both times I have not been overly impressed. I will say that the burrata is fantastic, but beyond that the food is average at best. On our most recent visit, we had our kids with us, and they do not have a kids menu, which is fine. However, our server was certainly not overly accommodating. I had the meatballs and polenta which was decent, but my husband had the rabbit which was so salty that it wasnât really edible. I donât think that we will return.
6. Tavernetta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Odyssey829085
Stopped in for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon after arriving in Denver. Service was outstanding and the food absolutely delicious! Can highly recommend both the ravioli and gnocchi. Beautiful little patio to watch the trains come and go. Not a big wine selection but definitely a place we would return to!
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5. North Italia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
North, exemplifies a culinary tradition that blends sophisticated Italian cuisine with the comfort of traditional cooking techniques. The menu features dishes that are created from the freshest ingredients without the unnecessary adornments of cream or he
Reviewed By Lauren L
We went here on Friday night for happy hour and dinner and to say I'm impressed is an understatement.They have the best sangria I've ever had in Colorado. You can get a huge carafe for only $15 that has about 6 glasses of sangria. The cheese pizza on happy hour is a great item to share with someone. We were sharing the chicken parmesan and they actually split up the meal for us since we told them that we planned on sharing it. Be sure to make a reservation if you're going there on a Friday because we had to sit at the bar (which was fine because the bartenders were fantastic).Check this place out if you're looking for incredible Italian food! We can't wait to go back!
4. Angelo's Taverna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Welcome to Angelo's Taverna, a continued tradition of great food and welcoming hospitality! Angelo's is now open and the renovation is complete. We are proud to be serving many of the menu items that have become favorites over the years as well as new dis
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas
Fine dining food quality in a nondescript, casual atmosphere. Best grilled shrimp in recent memory. Carpaccio, brocollini (with lots of whole garlic), and spinach salad all flavorful, and better than ordinary tasting to my taste buds. My wife enjoyed the red blend house wine. Jake, our server, was a plus, to an already great lunch/meal. And, the oysters? Yes, please!
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3. Panzano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1638 reviews
Panzano offers unique northern Italian cuisine, brunch, and one of the best happy hours in Denver.
Reviewed By hmk703
Everything from the tapenade and smoked tomato sauce with bread to our salads including grilled Romaine with Caesar dressing and the beet salad were wonderful. The entrées were outstanding. The scallops were done perfectly with a beautiful presentation of corn salad. My husband had swordfish with red wine risotto and wild mushrooms. The gelato and sorbet selections were a perfect ending to a wonderful meal.Thanks for taking time to write such a nice review. We hope to see you back in Panzano soon!
2. Marco's Coal-Fired
Overall Ratings
4 based on 745 reviews
Marco's Coal-Fired is proud to be the only pizzeria in the state of Colorado to receive the coveted VPN certification. This certification requires strict adherence to the culinary discipline of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN). Come taste ou
Reviewed By Ready2Travl2
Good pizza, but service so-so. We ordered: Toscana and Sicilia to share. Good cocktails (we ordered one each - Club Marcos).... I would say well deserved after a long days hike in the mountains (to be clear, we went back to our hotel first before going to dinner, prim and proper). When we got to Marco's, half the place was empty (and it wasn't late at all) so we were pretty annoyed by the rushed service. We still had half the pizzas untouched (yet), and we were only here for less than 15 minutes before the waitress/server started coming by every couple of minutes. While we were clearly enjoying our meal within a short window of time (and we were having a conversation) with our drinks unfinished (still in the process as again we were barely into our slices) when the waitress came to us asking if we wanted a to-go box, and then while I was chewing on another slice asking if we wanted to see the dessert menu. That was perplexing. We didn't order anything else as the mood was turning at our table with the rushed service (and being asked if we're still 'working on it'). We got a to-go box for our pizzas and went elsewhere to enjoy our evening. We would've stayed longer than 40 minutes (maybe even spent more money and ordered something else), but is what it is (instead we found a fun speakeasy where we spent the evening).
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1. Barolo Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Barolo Grill, an award winning Cherry Creek North restaurant, prides itself on serving authentic northern Italian food while maintaining a comfortable, elegant ambiance. Known for hand crafted modern Piemontese cuisine, a spectacular wine cellar, and know
Reviewed By stephanie640
This was a exceptional dinner. Service was professional, knowledgeable and not overly intrusive. Staff was there at all the right times. Food was 5 stars plus! The Pecorino soufflé antipasti hit all the right flavor notes. My companions octopus special was outstanding. We each had a pasta course; gnocchi with tomatoes and pesto and tagliatelle with braised wild boar. Both were expertly prepared and thoroughly enjoyed.The seed crusted Alaskan halibut was an unusual preparation. Loved everything on this plate including the delicious black lentils. Lamb was tasty and very satisfying. We shared a castelmagno cheesecake dessert with lavender honey. Unexpectedly light and luscious.The only suggestion I may offer is to serve wines at the proper temperature. My glass of Chardonnay was served way to cold which is odd for a restaurant of such expertise. Expensive but worth it. Highly recommended. We will be coming back in August.
