45 Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

“This place is an absolute hidden gem in the 32nd Ave neighborhood. My partner and I found it online through some searching and visited for dinner. We were sat right away, the server was very prompt in asking for our drink order and explaining the menu. Both the food and drink were out of this world. Highly recommend going and we will be back soon!“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“Went to the Plimoth for the first time last night! What a Culinary treat. Farm to table food created by a chef that owns the restaurant. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great vibes. Loved the look“

“I can’t believe it took me this long to find Mickey’s Top Sirloin—what have I been doing with my life?! This place is the perfect mix of dining out and enjoying a comforting, home-cooked meal made by your mom (if your mom also happens to be a steak-cooking legend).

The atmosphere is so fun and inviting—it feels like walking into a neighborhood spot where everyone’s family. And the steaks? Absolutely stellar. Cooked to perfection, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they’re easily some of the best I’ve had.

The service is fantastic, too! Everyone is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu. Mickey’s is officially on my regular rotation—if you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. You’ll wish you’d found it sooner, just like me! Antonette was great!“

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

“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.“

“We love North Italia! The chef's board is wonderful for the table as an appetizer. The salmon was perfectly cooked for the Caesar salad. I love the zero proof section of their drink menu as well. Cozy spot worth coming back to again and again“

“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.“

“I asked Oliver, the waiter Before he sat me down if this dish of gnocchi was good. He said it was very good and he was correct. He is very kind considerate personal and professional. This place has a great food and a great waiter named Oliver!“

“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!“

“We were the only ones in there and was a bit skeptical at first but the pizza was so good. The owner was so friendly and welcoming and he made great recommendations. We had the enzo and the pig and cow and both were awesome. The crust was so light and crispy and pairing on the pig and cow was awesome. We aren't from the area so I was happy we stumbled upon this place and will definitely come when I visit again!“

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

“Our Mother’s Day event at Postino 9CO was incredible. Molly Jones offered incredible thoughtfulness, kindness and service as the person in charge. And, as usual the food and wine selection is simply incredible. We will be back“

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

“If you are planning a trip to Colorado, plan it in August, go to Blue Pan Pizza , and get their August special PEACH pizza. I had it last year and it’s even better than I remember this year! Get that perfect bite and make every one of your tastebuds happy!“

“It is a very nice place with a unique atmosphere, the decoration, the area, the place, the staff and, above all, the food is excellent and very tasty.I really recommend this place 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“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.“

“My husband and I are from Colorado Springs and we had family in town from Maryland and we took them to Lou’s this past Thursday for lunch. My husband and I have never been there either. What a WONDERFUL experience and the food was INCREDIBLE!!! My husband and I bought the premade rigatoni bolognese to take home for a dinner after our family left. This evening when we went to cook it we weren’t sure on the temperature or timeframe. I called Lou’s and the gentleman remembered us and gave me instructions. Super Awesome folks with delicious food. Thank you guys for the help over the phone with cooking instructions. We will definitely be driving to Denver again to frequent this establishment. 10 out of 10 for sure. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!“

“Outstanding! We brought two young kids here and truly had the greatest dinner out with them ever. Rashid, our waiter, was such a great server. He gifted our boys small goodie bags to keep them entertained as soon as we sat down, was willing to ask the kitchen to make pesto noodles for our son despite it not being on the menu (which they did a great job of, delicious pine nuts and all), AND most importantly he brought us a wonderful surprise for dessert, perfect for our kids and it truly made the cherry on top of a great meal.

I was worried the restaurant would be a bit too formal to bring young kids to, and perhaps it was (??), but they were prepared for kids (goodie bag, special dessert) and didn't seem to mind spaghetti sauce on their white tablecloth either.

Slight con: it was a warm day, and their enclosed patio seating room was warm (like too warm) even with the fan. This did serve to keep the other diners inside the restaurant rather than out there with us, which worked out well for us for fear our kids would cause a disturbance to others' romantic meals :)“

“Top notch dining in Denver. Travis and the wait staff, all great. The best Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp I've tasted. From the bread to the dessert we were very impressed.“

“Great pizza and excellent staff. Thank you for the best pizza in Denver.“

“Great experience all around!“

“My fiancé and I joined the bar the other night and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Firstly, our bartender (I believe her name was Rainee) was incredible. She was very attentive and welcoming, she entertained our banter, concocted off menu delicious cocktails and seemed to be helping in every corner of the restaurant at the same time. Impressive. The whole staff were very engaging. The food was delicious! I’ll be back for the experience and the food“

“We wanted Italian, and it was near our hotel. So glad we did. My wife nailed it when she said “this sauce is just what we had in Sicily”. Very helpful staff; we split a small salad, and rather than two plates and do it ourselves, our waitress brought it out on two plates…..darn, I failed to get her name. Next time we are in Denver, this is where we will go.“

“Food & service was amazing! Highly recommend!“

“The bartender is great! Very friendly environment.“