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Estes Park's favorite breakfast and lunch cafe. Excellent food, great service, and fair prices. Join us today!

It all started in the early 1890's with the birth of my Great Grandparents Francesco Scerbo and Giuseppe Campanalonga. At the ages of 14 and 15 respectively, they were put on a boat which arrived at Ellis Island some 6 months later. Separately, their future spouses emigrated to America in search of a better life. By the 1920's, Francesco had moved to the Bronx then eventually settled in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn buying a brownstone that my great Aunt resides in to this day- in her 90's! Giuseppe settled in New Jersey just over the bridge in Montclair and was a magnificent tailor. Growing up in New York with access to the real food of Brooklyn- specifically real Italian food and pizza, I did not realize how spoiled we were until moving to Colorado. You want pizza in NYC or on Long Island? There are 7 good to excellent pizzerias within a square mile. Long story short, while growing up, every Friday night was pizza night and that pizza came from Mama's in Copiague, NY. For over 37 years, we've enjoyed Tommy and Grace's food. In 2007, after moving to Colorado, I started making pizza out of necessity. We had driven from Wyoming to near Pueblo in search of something that reminded us of home. It didn't exist. New York style is NOT Real New York. There are a few notable pizzerias like Boriello Brothers in Colorado Springs and Fat Sully's Pizza on Colfax in downtown Denver, but beyond that, nothing was what my mind expected after nearly 40 years of NY pizza. I cannot tell you how many pizzerias our family visited only to walk out hungry or disappointed because the food was less than sub-par. I won't name names. What happened next was the purchase of a pizza stone and many iterations as I searched for the holy grail. Remember, pizza is very personal. What I like, someone from Kansas may not. After hundreds of attempts, I had honed in on what satisfied my mind's taste so I shared it with others. When a neighbor - also from NY - screamed from her front door "I LOVE YOU", I knew that it was close. This is a normally very quiet person who says very little.... Onward and upward! With a huge audience at Summitview Coffee on the other side of town, we began with a modest (small) oven. When I say we, I mean Anthony Francher and I. Having two Anthonys in the same place- both from NY and who love pizza - was and is to this day, a blessing. We cranked out many a pizza while introducing locals and people from all over the world to NY sauce(remember, this was a coffee shop, not a pizzeria). The sauce is key to the pizza's authenticity. You can buy dough and ready made cheese. Sauce out of a can tastes like sauce out of a can. Childhood friend and mentor Chef Chris Gonzalez taught me the basics, then said "fly". 8 Years later, it has taken on a life of its own. Our current location was built by a woman whose vision was incredible- Angie Huffman. She envisioned wood fired pizza and picnics in the park. The oven in the building was her idea. We are thankful for that vision for it allows us a distinct advantage over the rest of the town- Wood fired everything! Our house specialty is the Sicilian Pie from NY. It's a rectangular pizza with thicker dough which is cooked in a pan, twice. It takes about 25 minutes on average to make one. Authentic Neapolitan, thin crust pizza with fresh mozzarella, basil and virgin olive oil is our second style, then our third is a Real New York round pizza. An 18" pizza cooked in a brick oven is unheard of, yet we are doing it. Want a real calzone? No problem. How about a meatball parmigiana hero cooked on bread we make just for you- as in fresh bread baked to order? No problem. These things just didn't exist locally. Garlic knots- legit garlic knots? Sure. How about a home-made cannoli? Or perhaps lasagna on a cold night? We have all of this and more. Our Neapolitan pies are outrageous as we make our mozzarella fresh from curd. I could go on but the proof is in the smell and taste. Come to Antonio's to have your faith restored that good pizza does exist outside of NYC and some great conversation. Thank you for the opportunity.

The Natural Food Restaurant, Bakery and Cafe in Estes Park, Colorado. The Notchtop offers wholesome Breakfasts and Lunches, and an unsurpassed view of the Rocky Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park.Opened in 1993, Notchtop is a unique made-from-scratch style cafe. Everything is available to-go, so give us a call and we will have your meal ready whether it is breakfast on the run, a picnic in the park, or catering for your wedding.

Open 7 days a week at 4pm Sunday Mornings we are serving Brunch from 10am to 2pm Built in 1937as a dance hall for the Big Band Era, The Rock continues to be a lively gathering place with local flair. In the winter, our two wood-burning stoves keep the room toasty for folks stopping in for a beer or a bite after playing in Rocky Mountain National Park. During the summer season we enjoy stunning continental divide views from our outdoor dining patio. Our menu is an ever evolving blend of hand-crafted, hearty comfort food with a health and planet conscious twist. We aim to fill you up with goodness so you can get back to enjoying the mountains again tomorrow. We feature Certified Angus Beef, All-Natural Colorado chicken, fresh salads, whole grains, organic teas and coffees, local beers, sustainably produced wines, and a full bar. On Many Fridays after dinner, we set-up one of many original Colorado bands on our 76 year old stage, clear the dance floor and boogie all night. Some of the bands playing these days include Chain Station, James and the Devil, Old Town Pickers, The Sweet Lillies, Stringboard Theory, Cadillac Grip Funk, KC Groves, and many more. During the summer time, acoustic music acts play most other nights of the week, sunday nights are a mellower feeling as we host acoustic Colorado songwriters during dinner. You might catch Jon Pickett, Alex Thoele, Sarah Caton, Jay Roemer, Billy Shaddox, Jay Stott, or Terry Kishiyama and Ash Ganley. We also offer a great open bluegrass pick on Thursday nights lead by a few talented local musicians, either joining in on the pick or just sitting back and enjoying the bluegrass, tuesdays are a funny night of music. We look forward to having you join us. Reservations are not accepted, however if you want to give us a call, when you are on your way we will be happy to get a table ready for you or put you on the list. During the off-season there is rarely a wait. In July, August, and September it is best to get here before 6.

Prepared with only fresh and quality ingredients, Dunraven Inn in Estes Park, Colorado offers delicious homemade Italian cuisine. Dine with us tonight!