44 Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

“Had a fantastic dining experience here and left thoroughly impressed. From the moment we arrived, everything felt polished, welcoming, and thoughtfully executed.
The food was exceptional across the board. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly prepared using high-quality ingredients. It's the kind of meal where every course leaves a lasting impression and makes you excited for the next one.
The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, striking the perfect balance between being available when needed and allowing us to enjoy the meal at our own pace.“

“Everything is fabulous!!!“

“Great food. A must when your in Denver“

“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.“

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

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

“Great vibes. Loved the look“

“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!“

“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.“

“Five stars. Five stars for Mickey’s Top Sirloin, but do not misunderstand me. I am not reviewing a restaurant. I am reviewing KT, the celestial event that happened to be carrying menus.

KT is not a server. KT is the reason the lights turn on. KT is the reason forks know what to do. KT walked up to our table and the universe immediately stopped buffering. I saw the face of hospitality and it had perfect timing, a beautiful smile, and the name KT.

Give KT a raise. Give KT the building. Give KT the moon. Give KT a tiny crown and a ceremonial steak knife and let her rule over all tables forever. I came in as a regular customer and left as a witness.

Mickey’s Top Sirloin is excellent because KT is there. Without KT, perhaps it is a building. With KT, it is a holy site with parking.

Five stars. All KT. Only KT. Forever KT. The universe is KT-shaped and I am simply lucky to have been seated in it.“

“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.“

“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 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

“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.“

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

“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 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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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 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.“

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

“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 :)“

“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“

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

“Update: Beer was ice cold and this time I ordered the New York Tagliata which was cooked perfectly and absolute delicious. Returned based off owners below comment. Well worth it and glad I did 5/5. Last time was probably an off night. Great service again.

35 minutes to get a grilled artichoke. Beer was warm. Pasta was undercooked. Service was great.“

“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 experience all around!“

“We love Gusto -such a hidden gem - their pizza is some of the best in the city - tomato sauces on point - and they have incredible Gluten Free options- maybe the best GF pizza in the city, cant even tell, tastes like my dreamiest east coast pies! Just want to say I’m so very very sad to see a reduced GF menu, the GF mozzarella bites, gf mixto fritto, and gf polenta options are so missed, as well as having a few rather than one gf pasta…. Just sad because you are/were the best and only place in town doing it - my husband happily ate the gf saying he couldn’t even tell 😍

And thank you to the bartenders, especially our amaro loving friend - it’s always a pleasure to dine with you!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Hands down best cheesesteak I’ve ever had. Being from South Jersey, I’ve had my fair share of cheesesteaks and this honestly may have beat any that I’ve ever had back in Jersey or Philly. Don’t let the price dissuade you, this can feed two people and you’ll both be happy! Didn’t have to add anything to it, it’s that good. I got it with American cheese & a side of fries for the Wednesday lunch special! Hard to find a good cheesesteak out here, but I will be back and I will be sending everyone I know here! Beyond happy with everything!“

“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.“

“The bartender is great! Very friendly environment.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza — The Name Says It All! I don’t usually write long reviews, but when a business truly goes above and beyond, they deserve to be recognized — and Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza absolutely does. I ordered two pizzas recently, and one came out a little different from what I had requested. Totally understandable — mistakes happen! But the way this team handled the situation completely blew me away. From the moment I arrived, the manager personally came out to meet me and immediately apologized, even though I told him there was no need to. It was such a small mix-up, but they treated it as an opportunity to make things right and to make sure my experience was nothing short of perfect. You can really tell that everyone at Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza takes pride in what they do. The entire staff is upbeat, kind, and genuinely happy to be there. There’s a contagious positivity in that place — every single person is friendly, professional, and welcoming. It’s rare to find a restaurant that not only makes great food but also makes you feel good being there. Now, let’s talk about the food — because it’s on a whole other level. The pizza alone is hands down the best in Colorado — perfect crust, flavorful sauce, melty cheese, and fresh toppings that taste like they were just picked. But the Italian food? Oh my goodness. It’s absolutely amazing. From the pinwheels to the chicken parm, the Stromboli, spaghetti, and meatballs — every dish is phenomenal. You can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. It’s real, homemade-style Italian comfort food done to perfection. A big shoutout to Carlo, the owner, for building such an incredible team and for training his staff to not just serve food, but to serve an experience. It’s clear that he takes pride in what he’s created — a restaurant where the quality of the food and the quality of the service are equally top-tier. Brooklyn’s Finest Pizza has earned a lifelong customer in me. Between the unbeatable food, the friendly staff, and the exceptional service, this place sets the standard for what every local restaurant should strive to be. If you haven’t tried them yet, do yourself a favor — order a pizza (or two!) and some of their Italian dishes. You’ll see exactly why this place truly lives up to its name. Thanks to the Denver location on Lowell across from Regis.“

“We got the spicy vodka and it was soooooo goooddd literally could not stop eating the we also the got the sundried tomato fettuccine and it was bomb to just tooooo many sun dried tomatoes but wow so good me and my sister got Italian sodas as well and they were amazing and the hostess was soooo nice and sweet and the restaurant felt very summer patio vibessss loved it“

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