50 Best Italian Restaurants near Thornton

1 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.2 Good 585 Reviews

1151 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

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“I’m writing this review not for the food but for the service when I tell yall Nate is one of the best servers I’ve had I mean it he was very friendly and helpful when I needed guidance on the menu he was able to guide me to an excellent pasta kept our drinks refilled at all times and was overall just a good experience thanks Nate again for taking great care of us !!”

2 Your Pie Pizza

4.4 Superb 502 Reviews

14342 Lincoln Street, Thornton

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“its,a working restaurant come and see mee and isaac and the gang.”

3 SliceWorks Thornton

4.4 Superb 296 Reviews

3995 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

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“I cannot say enough about the incredible experience I had with Sliceworks in Thornton. As a member of the West Ridge Elementary PTA, I’m always looking for ways to celebrate our hardworking teachers and staff. With National Pizza Day approaching, I hoped to partner with a local pizzeria to treat them—but with a limited budget, I wasn’t sure what was possible. From the moment I reached out, the Sliceworks team went above and beyond. They immediately connected me with their manager, Mike, who responded quickly, asked what we needed, and said he’d see what he could do. Within days, he reached back out—not with hesitation or conditions, but with generosity. He was all in. Despite being overwhelmed that day, handling orders from other schools, and even dealing with a no-call no-show, Mike and his team delivered exactly what he promised—exceptional service and even better food. Our staff was absolutely blown away, not just by the quality of the pizza but by the kindness and dedication behind it. Sliceworks isn’t just a pizza place; it’s a business that cares. You can feel it in the way they serve their customers and taste it in every bite. We won’t be going anywhere else for pizza in the future, and we cannot wait to continue supporting and partnering with such an outstanding team. The world needs more businesses like Sliceworks—and more people like Mike.”

4 Godfather's Pizza

4.0 Good 373 Reviews

2350 East 120th Avenue, Thornton

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“this is a great place. very family friendly. food is great. staff is amazing”

5 Anthony's II Pizza and Italian Food

3.9 Good 360 Reviews

3901 East 112th Avenue, Thornton

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“I've lived right dwn the road for 19yrs exactly, next wk, & think this place has been here the entire time. If I feel like a good lunch special or want a delicious calzone, I come here!”

6 Johnny's Italian steakhouse at the Hilton

3.9 Good 689 Reviews

14275 Lincoln Street, Thornton

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“Crepe bar and bottomless mimosas were the best I’ve ever had”

7 Little Caesars Pizza

3.2 Average 273 Reviews

9190 North Pecos Street, Thornton

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“Love Little Caesar's Pizza! Best Deal In Town! Always A Winner!”

8 Spuntino

4.7 Superb 722 Reviews

2639 West 32nd Avenue, Denver · 7.74 miles

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“Went here twice over the past month and was so impressed! Scrumptious food, very cozy and intimate vibe. In particular, our server Nolan stood out for his attentiveness and impeccable explanation of the wines which was both approachable and thorough. Great place for an upscale tasty meal, will return.”

9 Postino LoHi

4.8 Superb 555 Reviews

2715 17th Street, Denver · 7.65 miles

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“Everything is fabulous!!!”

10 Barolo Grill

4.6 Superb 747 Reviews

3030 East 6th Avenue, Denver · 9.91 miles

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“Great food. A must when your in Denver”

11 Tavernetta

4.5 Superb 820 Reviews

1889 16th St Mall, Denver · 8.11 miles

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“We sat at the bar during happy hour and extended our stay! The food and service was impeccable! Appetizers, salads, pastas and the Dolcetto was delicious! Bobby Stuckey thank you!”

12 Coperta

4.3 Superb 703 Reviews

400 East 20th Avenue, Denver · 8.35 miles

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“Great Food and friendly staff!”

13 Angelo’s Taverna

4.5 Superb 761 Reviews

620 East 6th Avenue, Denver · 9.86 miles

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

14 DiFranco's

4.6 Superb 458 Reviews

955 Lincoln St D, Denver · 9.51 miles

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

15 Dio Mio

4.2 Good 409 Reviews

3264 Larimer Street, Denver · 7.13 miles

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

16 Vinnola's Italian Market

4.8 Superb 427 Reviews

7750 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge · 9.05 miles

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“Delicious food especially the lasagna. Amazing desserts.”

17 Bar Red

4.6 Superb 347 Reviews

437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver · 8.91 miles

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“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.”

18 Gaetano's

4.4 Superb 892 Reviews

3760 Tejon Street, Denver · 7.14 miles

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“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!!”

19 Grammy’s Goodies

4.6 Superb 611 Reviews

4601 North Harlan Street, Wheat Ridge · 7.77 miles

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“Most authentic hit the spot made with love Italian food I have ever eaten in all of Colorado absolutely astonished with everything I’ve eaten here never disappoints if I could I’d give them 10 stars absolutely delicious🤤 ♥️🙌🏽”

20 Luca

4.4 Superb 525 Reviews

711 North Grant Street, Denver · 9.73 miles

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“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.”

21 Benzina

4.7 Superb 325 Reviews

4839 East Colfax Avenue, Denver · 9.07 miles

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

22 The Plimoth

4.7 Superb 517 Reviews

2335 East 28th Avenue, Denver · 7.69 miles

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“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!”

23 Panzano

4.5 Superb 761 Reviews

909 17th Street, Denver · 8.39 miles

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

24 Lo Stella Ristorante

4.3 Superb 612 Reviews

1135 Bannock Street, Denver · 9.29 miles

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“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.”

25 Bar Dough

4.1 Good 580 Reviews

2227 West 32nd Avenue, Denver · 7.64 miles

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“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!”

26 Homegrown Tap & Dough

4.6 Superb 318 Reviews

1257 West 120th Avenue, Westminster · 3.58 miles

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“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.”

27 Trattoria Stella

4.6 Superb 297 Reviews

3201 East Colfax Avenue, Denver · 8.9 miles

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“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.”

28 The Original NY Style Pizza & Italian Restaurant, Broomfield, Colorado

4.5 Superb 405 Reviews

1300 West Midway Boulevard, Broomfield · 7.08 miles

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“This is some of the best pizza I've had in the Westminster/Broomfield area. I was hesitant to try it because I like more adventurous pizza toppings and most of their specialty pizzas are fairly basic. We ended up ordering The Sizzler and adding ricotta cheese to it. They might not have crazy toppings, but this is some delicious pizza. It's a perfect NY style pizza. We'll definitely be back!”

29 Venice

4.4 Superb 1,212 Reviews

1700 Wynkoop Street, Denver · 8.09 miles

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“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.”

30 The Greenwich

4.5 Superb 319 Reviews

3258 Larimer Street, Denver · 7.14 miles

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

31 Pizzeria Leopold

4.6 Superb 503 Reviews

1990 Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood · 10.17 miles

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“Hands down best pizza and Caesar salad I’ve ever had!!! Great atmosphere and employees. The owners are genuine people. Everything about this place is truly amazing!!!”

32 Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.2 Good 732 Reviews

1520 Blake Street, Denver · 8.3 miles

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“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.”

33 Maggiano's Little Italy

4.4 Superb 846 Reviews

Pavilions Mall, 500 16th St Mall Ste 150, Denver · 8.7 miles

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“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!”

34 Cinzzetti's

4.4 Superb 792 Reviews

281 West 104th Avenue, Northglenn · 1.81 miles

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“Huge variety of food and all dishes are delicious.”

35 Mickey's Top Sirloin

4.7 Superb 959 Reviews

6950 Broadway, Denver · 3.25 miles

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“I ordered 3 dinners to go. I had no clue 10% was charged for gratuity! Or should say price for the Styrofoam. Food was great! Bartender, wasn't behind the bar had to wait over 10-15 min to get my meals. Wait staff kept saying she'll be right out.... 23$ a meal was almost 100$ with gratuity! Makes no sense! Check your receipts is all I have to say!”

36 Dear Emilia

4.6 Superb 73 Reviews

3615 Delgany Street, Denver · 6.62 miles

“We came to Dear Emilia because we love their other location, Restaurant Olivia. The service and food were both great. The atmosphere was nice, lighting was good and noise levels were not bad. Overall, would recommend Dear Emilia for a nice dinner out.”

37 Gattara

4.2 Good 519 Reviews

1776 North Grant Street, Denver · 8.56 miles

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

38 Shells and Sauce

4.4 Superb 607 Reviews

2600 East 12th Avenue, Denver · 9.22 miles

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“Great experience all around!”

39 Carmella's

4.6 Superb 129 Reviews

9196 57th Avenue Ste 170, Denver · 6.68 miles

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“Wow! The service from Joseph was absolutely amazing! He was attentive, positive, and an all around delightful! The pizza was cooked to perfection, and tasted like the best pizza I've ever had! (Believe me I have tried alot of pizza!) We got the money ball pizza and added hot honey to it! Keep up the good work Camella's and Joseph! We will be back! Oh and they also have Sprecher root beer from Wisconsin. Overall expierence: I felt like I was at home!”

40 La Vietta

4.7 Superb 91 Reviews

1644 Platte Street, Denver · 7.84 miles

“If you are looking for an authentic Italian trattoria experience, you have to try La Vietta! The hospitality here truly stands out—they were incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment we walked in, making us feel right at home. The vibe is warm, and the food tastes incredibly fresh, like stepping straight into Italy. This was our first visit, and we started with the olive miste, taralli, and burrata and pomodorini, which all came out together—the cheese was unbelievably creamy, the tomatoes were vibrant, and the crunchy taralli made for the perfect combination. We also shared the Bietole and Caprino salad, which was absolutely fresh and delicious. For our mains, we ordered the house-made gnocchi alla Bolognese and a pizza Margherita. The gnocchi was pillowy, light, and rich, while the pizza featured a perfect crust with exceptional, simple ingredients. If you haven't tried La Vietta yet, please go get a true taste of Italy. You won't be disappointed! 5 stars!”

41 Enzo's on Colfax

4.8 Superb 69 Reviews

3424 E Colfax Ave, Denver · 8.93 miles

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“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!”

42 Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

4.5 Superb 675 Reviews

2129 Larimer Street, Denver · 7.91 miles

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“The bartender is great! Very friendly environment.”

43 Amici's Pizzeria & Italian

4.4 Superb 429 Reviews

4300 Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge · 8.65 miles

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“First time and the food was amazing. Service was a tiny bit lacking but they were busy. Will definitely go back soon. Highly recommend but go early afternoon if you can. At 5 when we were leaving they became packed.”

44 Oblio's

4.7 Superb 758 Reviews

6115 East 22nd Avenue, Denver · 8.7 miles

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“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 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

45 Cart-Driver RiNo

4.6 Superb 410 Reviews

2500 Larimer Street Suite 100, Denver · 7.67 miles

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

46 Blue Pan Pizza

4.7 Superb 702 Reviews

3509 East 12th Avenue, Denver · 9.28 miles

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“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!”

47 Postino 9CO

4.6 Superb 382 Reviews

830 Colorado Boulevard, Denver · 9.7 miles

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“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”

48 Mici Italian

4.4 Superb 266 Reviews

2373 Central Park Boulevard, Denver · 9.15 miles

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“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.”

49 Sano's Italian Kitchen

4.4 Superb 193 Reviews

9008 West 88th Avenue, Westminster · 6.76 miles

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

50 Jimmy's Jersey Street Cafe

4.4 Superb 183 Reviews

932 Jersey Street, Denver · 9.87 miles

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“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 :)”