31 Best Italian Restaurants near Highlands Ranch

“This is such a wonderful place. The food is excellent, their gelato is amazing and the people are always really nice. There was a gentleman working the register on Tuesday, July 16th at the lunch hour who was particularly helpful and kind. It is honestly hard to find these days and it's a relief when a member of the service industry is nice. Mici is also very community focused and giving. I believe this is a family owned business and I'll be happy to continue to support them in any way I can and I'll start by eating their delicious food.“

“We had late lunch at your Highlands Ranch location on Thursday October 26th. We enjoed absolutely excellent service by "Trisha" and her helpers. They were efficient, polite and friendly, Whoever trained them did a superb job. OLG is very fortunate to have such great employees. We will definitely go back.“

“Great place for a Ladies Day Out❣️“

“When Parry's gets it right, their food is good. The problem is they rarely get it right and then they NEVER actually come through to fix it. Don't bother complaining...they never actually credit your or follow through. And good lord! Door Dash throws it in the trunk and makes a huge mess. Yet again another $60 gone. Shame on me for not learning.“

“Mom-and-pop shop that serves pasta and salad literally in paper buckets. The noodle options are cavatappi, penne, and spaghetti, and there are numerous sauce options. The cavatappi was cooked slightly over-al dente, but the marinara was excellent — the spicy marinara is a home run. The pasta bowl sizes are called small, medium, and family, which translate to big, giant, and humongous because the family is 24 ounces.

Garlic bread comes with each pasta order, and it's made to order, and it's crispy, buttery, and garlicky. The salads — also made to order — come in the medium bucket. The mac and cheese (cooked to order) is also flavorful. Meat options are sausage, meatballs, and chicken.

The paper buckets are tightly sealed by a plastic lid, and I'm confident that transporting the food would not result in a spill.

The food is prepared by Patrick, one of the owners, and patrons can sit and wait and converse with him, as we did when we dropped by. He said his goal is to make feeding families more affordable for the South Denver area.

They have a free miniature arcade set up, as well, for those who want to pass the time while waiting. It's the original three Mortal Kombats as of November 2024. There is no dine-in option here; it's strictly order to go.

The shop is connected to the Great Harvest shopping center — just have to swing around the corner to the south.“

“I have hearing loss. I asked for I quiet table. The management was TERRIFIC in accommodating my needs; I was offered the choice of three tables. The service was excellent too. Our entrees were well prepared, especially the Pollo all Milanese. The entire evening was a pleasure, thank you to the Venice service and kitchen staff“

“One of the best restaurants we have been to! We heard about Cranelli's from my coworker and thought it would be a good stop to celebrate my mom's birthday while in Denver. We were greeted by the owner Lasinda. The atmosphere was welcoming and also modern, whole in the wall feel. Right away I was blown away that the menu had labels for GF, DF, and vegan because I'm allergic to dairy and have never come across that. The drinks and food were amazing!! We loved that there were options for portion sizes. It was so delicious and fresh! You could tell love was put into the dishes. I've never seen my 5 year old eat like that, and I'm not sure he'll ever eat my tomato sauce from a jar spaghetti again. Lasinda made us feel like regulars, and stopped to say hi to everyone. We had such a great experience, we will be making the trek to go back. Definitely a favorite!“

“Visiting from florida. Took our son and his girlfriend out last night for her birthday. They say this is their favorite restaurant. The food was beyond amazing and the desserts were delicious! We also had the most awesome server. I wish I got his name, but he has black hair and a goatee. Great sense of humor and made the night awesome. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The food is amazing! Our waitress was awesome as well. The only thing that left a sour taste in our mouth was the manager making it seem like we’re being rushed. I made a reservation a week earlier and when we showed up there was barley anyone there, the manager or owner or who ever she is said we had 1 hour and a half at max to finish our meal. This establishment is definitely not a turn and burn. If I’m spending over 25 dollars a plate I’m going to enjoy it with the feel or want to be rushed. That being said the food and our waitress definitely did not disappoint!“

“Intimate restaurant that serves delicious food. The servers Josh & Schafer are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The service is phenomenal! Bettola catered a party for me and did a spectacular job!“

“I love coming to Mici with my family. The food is excellent, and they have a way of making dining out with kids feel effortless. There’s no loud playground or overwhelming distractions—just a welcoming space where kids can sit with their family, play with the little dough ball they’re given, enjoy a meal that arrives quickly, and get genuinely excited to pick out a generously portioned gelato.

Beyond the food, Mici feels like a place that brings the community together. Whether it’s families sharing a meal or the group of 15 seniors I often see gathering there, there’s a real sense of belonging. It’s clear that Mici is well-loved, and for good reason.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, kid prices“

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

“Been here many times. The old owners are now gone. The new owners straight from Europe The Giaqnni family has changed the plate ware, expanded wine and beer, same chef's and are starting a lunch menu and they say soon a breakfast menu. I had 15 for dinner Saturday night. Food great, fun and wait staff engaging. Owners visited as well. You will like the new settings.“

“If you're looking for a wonderful restaurant with food that is made with quality ingredients, a staff that treats you like part of their family and tastes like authentic Italy... look no further! Eat here and you'll find your new favorite restaurant!“

“While the catchphrase "hidden gem" is overused I think it applies perfectly to Oliver's. It's definitely a gem and is tucked away in a nondescript location. But omg is the food awesome! We've been to a wine tasting, several happy hours and dinner, and each time has been wonderful. These guys & gals know what they are doing. The ambience is casual and friendly but bustling and the staff are a joy to interact with. Oliver's is on our top 10 go-to list. I'm hungry just thinking about it!!

Kid-friendliness: Not so much for small children in my opinion but older kid would be fine I'm sure.“

“This is one of the BEST Italian restaurants in the Denver area with great atmosphere! The servers and food were the best. Veal piccata and bread yummy Just disappointed that the Hostess was not welcoming (maybe having a bad day, which is understandable-it just brought us down)“

“Awesome I had the ravioli in a cream sauce. I wanted to lick the plate.“

“So delicious The food and wine and dessert were fantastic“

“My husband and I tried Chianti on Valentines Day and fell in love with it. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. We went back last night for our anniversary. We were blown away again. This is now our favorite restaurant.“

“Food was great, Service was great, but trying to get around and park was a total mess. Don't like the location. Castle Rock folks can have it to themselves.

Parking: The area it is located in is just a mess for traffic and getting around. The circle drives cause a lot of issues.“

“The food here is amazing! REAL italian food freshly made and they are super quick unless it's around dinner time friday and Saturday in which it's a pretty long wait sometimes close to an hour. But the wait is worth it in my opinion. The staff is always super sweet and helpful in every way possible. Roberts is one of my families favorite places to eat and for the quality of food and customer service I think they are priced accordingly maybe even under priced
Pictured is a custom calzone“

“We had an Uber delivery gone wrong. Pretty sure, the bag was dropped. Either way the manager Sarah went above and beyond to make things right eventhough it was not even the stores fault. I couldn't be happier with the way she cared so much and tried to fix everything.“

“We hosted our best friends to a dinner at Danielle's that was recommended by other dear friends. We were very impressed by the quality of the dishes. Calamari, Danielle's favorite Chicken with lemon-butter sauce, Pork Osso Bucco, Chicken Piccata with lemon risotto, and bacon-chicken with mac-n-cheese. Finished off with skillet brownie and vanilla bean ice cream. Leonè was a superb server💗👏“

“The food was excellent, homemade noodles and red sauce with meatballs. The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice. We will be back soon!“

“I have never had such great Italian. service is amazing food is very delicious. piping hot and doesn't take long. It's worth every penny. it also seems they make their own pasta and homemade items. ps I never review. Go!“

“The owner is an accommodating and generous person and the food is authentic and delicious. Great place to bring a date , the whole family or even enjoy a meal by yourself. Can’t say enough good about this place. Una perla della cucina italiana“

“The food was so delicious, with that home made flavor. service was excellent. Price was amazingly low for the quality of the experience!!“

“Angies has been my families' favorite go to neighborhood restaurant since I was a kid and now my husband and I go whenever we get a chance. The food is always great and such an amazing value. Every time has been a wonderful experience. Thank you!“

“GREAT SANDWICHES AND PIZZAS, GREAT PORTIONS, GREAT PRICES!“

“Been going here since late 60s and it’s not what it used to be, but new menu looks good“