10 Best Italian Restaurants near Aspen

“I recently had dinner at St. Ambrose in Aspen, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable—attentive, polished, and perfectly paced throughout the evening.

The standout dishes were truly exceptional. The Paccheri Rosa, with roasted cherry tomatoes, white wine, peperoncino, shallots, a touch of cream, and 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, was rich, balanced, and deeply flavorful without feeling heavy.

The Sant Ambroeus Ravioli, handcrafted spinach and ricotta ravioli finished with sage and Parmigiano-Reggiano, was equally impressive—simple, refined, and executed at a very high level.

And without question, the highlight of the entire meal was the tiramisu, which was the best I’ve ever had in my life. Perfect texture, perfectly balanced sweetness, and an incredibly satisfying finish to the meal.

These three dishes—the Paccheri Rosa, the ravioli, and the tiramisu—are absolute must-orders and easily the highlights of the menu.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience. I would absolutely recommend St. Ambrose and will definitely be returning.“

“Our family had a wonderful meal here! Jill took a reservation for our large group of 9 people in advance which is tough to find in Aspen. Great wine recommendations, shareable apps, fresh bread! And the entrees were all loved-lots of house made pastas and the short ribs were fantastic! Look forward to coming back“

“The cheese ravioli with pesto sauce was the best! We also love the empanadas. Everything was fresh and flavorful.“

“Really fun restaurant. The atmosphere is great with fake furs and lots of cozy wood. The staff was amazing. Really fun and personable. The food was excellent. Flavorful, presented well and solid portion sizes. I would highly recommend this jewel.“

“The absolute best restaurant in our valley - we have family who’s been coming here for 30 years, and we’ve been coming consistently for 5 now. There’s not a single place that has the quality of food, service, and ambience of campo. Everyone is extremely friendly. We’ve become regulars here and find it hard dining anywhere else!“

“Fantastic food. Great wine list especially Italian wines. One of the best patios in Aspen. Fantastic staff.“

“Loved the the tuba tartare, i dont like capers but blended in so good i didn't even thought of it. Have good range of pasta options i wish I could try more at once. The lamp chop was amazing specially with the grilled garlic on the side. Sadly didnt take a photo we just wanted to eat already.“

“Such a great place!!! As a pizza lover, this is by far the best pizza in town. The kids loved making their own pizza as well. Highly recommend!“

“Great homemade pastas. Fantastic selection of wines. Amazing and friendly staff“

“We had a large business dinner party for 40 people. The staff was accommodating and very responsive even as our party grew from 25 to 40 over the last couple of days before the reservation. Once we arrived the food, drinks, and service were all excellent. I would recommend II Poggio to anyone in our around Snowmass“