36 Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

“Wow Sputnino, thanks for a truly stellar experience! Our server, Matthew, and the rest of the team made us feel so special during our celebration, going above and beyond for everything. I can’t say enough kind words about the impeccable service or the amazing food. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and reminding us what a wonderful dining experience you can have with the right staff who care. Keep doing everything you are doing“

“Great food. A must when your in Denver“

“Everything is fabulous!!!“

“Ordered drinks, waiter returned for order, appetizers arrived, no drinks, server said bartender was busy, drinks came halfway through appetizers, gave us bill and dessert at same time, no acknowledgement of birthday… made a deal of checking beforehand“

“Great Food and friendly staff!“

“A wonderful place. The food is exceptionally delicious—not just tasty, but absolutely amazing. The staff is very polite, and the atmosphere is lovely.“

“Had an amazing dinner and an amazing server Noah!!! 10/10 experience!! Every bite of food was amazing and everyone was excited to eat their leftovers!!“

“Fantastic food (we had the lobster ravioli special) and great service!“

“It is a fairly different concept for ordering and seating so just be prepared. It would probably move quicker if the food sucked but it’s amazing and that’s why there is a crowd. It’s worth it and the food does come out pretty fast. The pricing was fantastic for the value as well.“

“I just had the butternut squash ravioli and it was amazing!! I might come back tomorrow and have it all over again 🤩“

“This is my favorite restaurant! The food has a sensuous and complex flavor profile while also being rustic Italian. You will not find a better pomodoro sauce anywhere unless your grandma is from Italy and has a long held family recipe. The pasta is hand made and has a perfect texture and amazing flavor with the sauce. The house made buratta is the freshest, creamiest and thickest you’ll enjoy outside of select NYC restaurants that are famous for making their own mozzarella, ricotta or buratta. And the staff treat their guests like they’ve invited you into their own home. Jessica was amazing! All together, going to Luca’s is like getting the perfect big warm hug.“

“I love this place! Fresh food, absolutely delicious, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. Beyond 5 stars!“

“Fantastic service, The food was amazing. We went for our anniversary and we totally enjoyed the night. Can't wait to go back ❤️“

“Wow! The food was so insanely good it made me want to lick the plate clean, every bite was worth savoring. The whole vibe is effortlessly cool, with an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. What really sealed the deal was the customer service. The owner was down to earth, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. If you're anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Bar Red. You’ll walk out already planning your next visit.“

“Amazing food! Fantastic seasonal options! A hidden gem of Denver.“

“We had a fantastic dinner last night! Easy to get a reservation and they were ready for us the minute we arrived. Makayla was our waitress and she was amazing! She had great knowledge of the menu and was spot on in her recommendations! Kudos to kitchen as everything was perfect!“

“My boyfriend and I had dinner here on 11/15/25. The food was wonderful, the service was great and everyone was so friendly. We don’t live in Denver but we visit often so we will be back.“

“Love this place! Great service and fantastic food!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Venice! We’ve lived in Denver for 20 years and we never knew this place existed. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing, so authentic! We went with our 3 kids (13, 10 and 10), they ordered off the kids menu and loved the fettuccini Alfredo. The service was excellent, and our server, Gillian was on point. I can’t say enough good things about him. We will most definitely be back. I would recommend this place to anyone. This place is really nice and intimate feeling. Great for a date night or a family dinner, so long you have well behaved kids who love good food.“

“The food is excellent!!! I highly recommend if you’re a pasta lover!“

“The food tastes very good, the spaghetti I like is a must“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10
Awesome pizza spot right off Colfax! Super yummy, flavorful pizza with fresh toppings and a perfectly cooked crust. The salad was just as good—fresh, crisp, and well balanced. Everything tasted high quality and made with care. Definitely a go-to spot when you’re craving great pizza. Highly recommend! 🍕🥗🔥“

“This is my very, very favorite go to restaurant. The owner has owned several Italian restaurants in Denver, most recognizably footers from the old days. The staff is amazing.The food is amazing and I would go there any and every chance I got.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and wish I had a bigger stomach to order more. We had the most incredibly kind and hilarious waiter Quinn I would highly recommend for a girls night or a date night. Dishes are the perfect size for sharing!“

“North Italia didn't disappoint when it came to pasta. The bolognese was amazing! The fresh noodles stood out. I was hesitant when the bread came dipped in balsamic and oil but it was delicious except for being burnt. Cocktail was good. The banana coffee cake left a lot to be desired in flavor and being served cold. Waitress was attentive.Overall will be back to try more pasta.
Came back for the bolognese definitely delicious with more meat sauce this time was a definite plus. Bread wasn't burnt and was very delicious with a side of balsamic.“

“Wow! Who knew there was such an authentic Italian venue in Denver. Homemade artisan pasta with creative sauces and entrees. Try the bolognese as it is one of a kind. The wood-fired pizza reminded us of what we had in Venice, IT! The bar and wine list is loaded with special finds. My wife found the Paloma cocktail to be fabulous. I fell in love with wine list especially. If you’re in Denver this is a MUST! Cheers.“

“Great customer service! Nice welcome when you head in and positive attitude. Pizza was ready in less than 10 min for carry out. It was delicious with great toppings and perfect cheesiness! Absolutely love their pizza for any occasion.“

“Great experience all around!“

“This place is a hidden gem. The good news is there is a strip mall parking lot across the street because on street parking is scarce. The bison meatballs are excellent and the Ceasars salad is good. I had the steak with gnocchi and it was excellent! The gnocchi was home made and flavorful. My wife had the pasta rigate and the sauce was amazing and the noodles were homemade. We will be back soon to try more!!“

“I came to Denver from New Jersey for a Storm Chaser Convention, we have a couple steak houses back home but nothing comes close to this, I ordered a ribeye steak with a side of fries, the steak was cooked to perfection with the fat of the steak being glorious. I really wish we had something like this back home, the staff was welcoming and very kind. Thank you for the wonderful experience!“

“Best Cheese Steak I've ever had anywhere highly recommend. Pro tip order 1 cheese steak with fries for 2 people it will be PLENTY of food. The Pizza is decent here, but nothing over the top, I give it a solid 7.2 on my DP scale. If you come, come for the sandwiches!!“

“Always yummy! Been coming here for years 👏❤️“

“Clean and spacious location... good food... and excellent kindness and courtesy staff... especially Nathan... we will definitely be back and recommend.“

“My mom and I tried Zane's Italian Bistro for lunch. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who sat us in the bar area. Mike, our bartender and server was nice and the service was great. We ordered the two for $15 lunch special and a stuffed mushroom appetizer. The food was absolutely delicious. It was the best Italian food I've had. The atmosphere was so cozy and we were having the best time when Zane came to the table and asked how everything was. It was such a great experience. I would highly recommend this place.“

“This past Friday night at the Denver Airport, I had THE BEST PIZZA I’ve had since I was in Rome 15 years ago! The crust was so light, so tender, I thought it might fly away. Incredible service too!“

“Excellent food and service. Homemade pasta, bread, desserts. These guys know what they are doing. Service was outstanding - very attentive without being annoying. Highly recommend.“