41 Best Italian Restaurants near Golden

“This place is so delicious! The shells are divine and the gnocchi are impeccable! The only thing I could complain about is there are no Italian sodas!“

“Great place for date-night!!“

“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!“

“We stopped in here after doing the dinosaur ridge trail, staff was friendly, great atmosphere and amazing pizza and mozzarella sticks! If we are ever in Colorado again we will for sure come back!“

“THE BEST PIZZA OF THIS AWESOME STATE!!“

“Nancy the owner was amazing. She makes you feel welcome immediately. The food was fabulous, so good! The veggies were some of the best I’ve ever had. We went there with another couple after a show and we all said the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Their gluten free options are outstanding!“

“Delicious food especially the lasagna. Amazing desserts.“

“The atmosphere was really nice and a manager came by early on to greet us. When there was an issue with the meat of the meal, the manager - Eric - went above and beyond to make it right without even being asked. He was very kind and because of how he managed the situation I would want to return.“

“Loved it💚🤍♥️ I had the Lobster Ravioli and it was so delicious. The Hostess, Service, Waiter were all awesome! And most importantly great atmosphere. Thank you!!“

“BEST PIZZA EVER! The staff is amazing, the restaurant is beautiful, but the food…delicious!“

“Delish food and great service all in a beautiful but comfortable setting.“

“Our visit last night was not the experience I was hoping for. We have gone to Amici's for years. Our first time was way back when they were still at 53rd. and Sheridan. I had the eggplant parmesan, which was very good. I don't know if the kitchen staff changes, or what? The eggplant portion was very small, three slices of eggplant the size of a silver dollar.“

“We had the most fabulous meal last night. The new menu is fantastic. Still haven’t had a bad meal at Bistro Del Lago. Hats off to the staff for doing such a great job.“

“Our group of 13, came to the Belmar Olive Garden to celebrate a Memorial birthday party for a friend who has passed. Our waiter, Wesley and a manager did everything possible to accommodate our Flag Day decorations and having a tea party in our friend's honor while enjoying a wide variety of Olive Garden's delicious meals. The great service made it possible for a joyful celebration“

“8 of us had a surprise birthday cake after dinner and John got the song. We split one adult meal between 2 kids and a bottle of wine which you can take home if you dont finish it. Large servings provided leftovers. The staff were great. Thank you!“

“Amazing pizza, great sandwiches, delicious cocktails!“

“Oh honey, let me paint you a picture…
You walk in and it’s like*BAM*you’ve been emotionally transported to grandma’s house… but not your grandma, someone else’s grandma. The one with aggressively dim chandeliers, dusty landscape paintings, and family photos that may or may not be watching you judge the bread basket. It’s nostalgic, it’s confusing, it’s a little haunted, but she’s committed to the bit, and honestly? Respect.

This place has been around forever, and you can feel it. Same recipes, same energy, same “we’re not changing for anybody” attitude. Iconic. Stubborn. A little chaotic.
Now let’s get into my evening of sacrifice.

I ordered the chicken Marsala with homemade noodles and a salad, because I believe in indulgence AND patience,and yes, girl, it took a minute. But I sat there, sipping my drink, minding my business, growing spiritually.

Now, let’s talk food.
I ordered the chicken Marsala with homemade noodles and a salad because I believe in treating myself and testing my patience. Yes, it took a minute, but darling, I wanted it, so I stayed seated and emotionally stable (for once).

Meanwhile, I’m ALSO ordering a small pepperoni pizza for my couch-goblin of a friend who was like, “I refuse to leave my emotional support sofa… but bring me food.” The drama. The audacity. The hunger. Don’t worry, I absolutely ate first. I have boundaries and self-respect.

Service started a little… interpretive. I think Tom was supposed to care about me, but spiritually he was elsewhere. Enter Cecily, stage left, who picked up the situation and said, “don’t worry babe, I got you.” and she DELIVERS. We love a redemption arc.

Now THE dish: chicken Marsala.
MISS THING. Would you just look at her?! Rich, a little spicy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with mushrooms living their best life. Paired with those homemade noodles and that sauce? I was ready to propose. It has to be the best thing on the menu. I refuse to believe otherwise.
The salad? …she tried.
Not offensive, not impressive. Just… there. It existed. It participated. The spicy Italian dressing had a little kick (because apparently I crave chaos), but the tomato was wilted like last night’s bad decisions. And the bread? Good, but not “grandma woke up at 5am and baked this with love” good. More like “she knows a guy who orders in bulk.” Let’s be honest.
Overall?
A chaotic little experience wrapped in nostalgia and butter.
Final verdict: 3.5 stars.
Would I return? For that Marsala? I’d crawl back in heels
Side note, darling: if you stroll in and the soup of the day just happens to be Italian wedding soup, congratulations you’ve won. Do yourself a favor, ditch the sad little salad you were pretending to want. get the soup. Trust me, it’s the main character.“

“Great food and service! Shout out to the manager on Oct 14th—she was so patient and kind while training her staff on a busy Friday night. We had exceptional service from Alex, the young cashier. My 88-year-old dad, who has dementia, was with me, and Alex took the time to chat with him, even when he repeated himself. Such a kind and genuine person—Garramone’s is lucky to have staff like this!“

“Stumbled on this place because my son wanted Italian (noodles, basically). This place was really great. Delicious food, great service, stellar atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“😁This past sunday we had a private dinner buffet service for my 70th birthday. The food was great, the service was terrific, and the entire evening was magical. I highly recommend this restaurant. Our favorite since pre-COVID, and we will continue to support this family owned business.“

“good food, good service, reasonable price.“

“Stopped by Carrabba’s Grill and had such a great meal! The chicken was seriously so good — cooked perfectly, super tender, and packed with flavor. Definitely one of the best chicken dishes I’ve had in a while.

Service was friendly and everything came out quick and fresh. Just a really solid spot for a nice, easy dinner, and it's right at the mall so you can grab a convenient bite after a day of shopping. I’ll be back for that chicken for sure!“

“This place is the TRUTH. True small biz doing things fada PEOPLE 👊🏼✊🏼🫶🏼“

“We love coming to this restaurant and bakery - authentic, delicious, friendly, and such a local gift to those of us who delight in every bite!“

“Great service, went in with a group of just over 20. All of us from out of the the area and not familiar with the menu. Young man serving us was spot on. You couldn't of expected more. Thank you for making the process and experience enjoyable for all of us.“

“Service is Excellent and Food is SUPERB“

“This really is a gem of a spot and meeting Sophia, the owner’s daughter, at the register was a treat (as pictured in my photos in front of their big creature!). I ordered Pop’s Sausage Patty and it was divine. Super hot and the pickle plus marinara sauce accompanied it beautifully. Such a sweet, local spot – let’s support it so they can stick around!“

“Amazing food!! Never ordered something and been disappointed. Baked Spaghetti!!“

“We went for lunch or the first time today and had the amazing lunch. We eachhad the lunch special, which includes a specialty Pizza and a salad of your choice for starting at $14.50. I had the funguy Pizza, which is a Mushroom Pizza. It was absolutely amazing. I ordered mine without arugula , as I do not perfer that. It was so good that I ordered a full size to take home for dinner. Our server was Jordan and she was awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The only downside I have to say is that their drinks were just okay. We had a Italian spritzer that was kind of tart, and then I ordered a Vodka martini, which they said they do not commonly make, and I could tell why... I sent it back and ended up getting a glass of red wine but the pinot noir was mediocre at best. I think management should up their Wine selection and quality, if they're going to pair with Italian dishes. I would definitely go back and order more Pizza and the meatballs look amazing as well.“

“Your place is neat and clean. The food is fantastic. The servers are pleasant, but they cannot count. My change was 88 cents (3 quarters, 1 dime, and 3 pennies) after staring in the till for a few seconds, I got back 3 quarters. The new "math"!!!!!! October 1, 2024, Well it looks like no one at your place gives correct change. Coins seem to be an involuntary donation to your business. Guess we could begin rounding the check down to eliminate the coins, but you would scream like a stuck hog. Only solution is to modify the "tip" to recover the coins!!!!!!!!“

“First time eating at Nicolo’s. I always thought It was just pizza pick up place but today we had ravioli filled with (shredded prime rib and carrots) and a beautiful vegetable lasagna. The Alfredo sauce was so delicious and Full of flavor. The marinara had a little kick to it! Definitely bringing the family back for indoor dining!“

“Tried Massino’s Pizzeria Arvada for a pool party and ordered 3 pizzas (meat lover, veggie, and cheese) — huge hit with everyone. Great flavor, solid crust, and the pizzas disappeared fast. Definitely our new go-to spot for pizza in Arvada!!“

“We really like this place. Pizza is as close as we can get since living in Westminster from our move from Minneapolis (thin crust, square cut) a great quaint place and quite enough (great back ground music) to talk with who you are with. Highly recommend this place either dine in or take out. They also serve beer and wine.“

“The pizza is ok. my daughter liked it but she is 5 so she will eat just about anything. it just depends on what you like i guess“

“Wonderful pizza and friendly staff. Their slices are MASSIVE and worth the cost. I did delivery instead of dining in so I can’t speak to the experience in the restaurant itself, but I definitely recommend ordering through their site rather than through food delivery app (Though I did find them originally through an app so I hope they don’t fight that TOO hard!)“

“Great place, were from New Haven CT. home of pizza and been here for 2 years. Always trying pizza here and this is the best we found so far. Counterman was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We had a chix parm sub and 2 slices. Chix par was very good, excellent bread, the peperoni slice was very good and the sausage great. Prices are very reasonable. We will be back!!“

“Amazing, as a young man in the 1970's I had pizza here. Had the opportunity to eat here yesterday . Still Amazing food and service . There home made sausage is so good, Iwas able to buy a pound to take home . You won't be disappointed here !“

“My wife and I were looking for a quiet little place to have some dinner and came across this. It turned out to be exactly what we wanted. The waitress was very attentive and answered any question we had about the menu. The food was excellent. I can understand why there gyro sandwich was awarded first place for so many years in a row in the Denver contest. You can see the awards on the wall. It did not scream with any type of quaint atmosphere, but rather was just a little place kinda out of the way and very nice.“

“The build your own pizza was excellent expensive but excellent. And you have to ask for white sauce, for pizza at an extra charge and it's NOT easy to find on the menu. The parm bites are the softest, tastiest little pieces of goodness.“

“Anthony’s Pizza is always great, but Omar’s customer service really stood out. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customers and the experience. The food was awesome as always, and Omar made the visit even better. Definitely coming back!“