50 Best Italian Restaurants near Wheat Ridge

“Delicious food especially the lasagna. Amazing desserts.“

“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🤤 ♥️🙌🏽“

“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 are originally from North Denver and now drive from Brighton to buy the products sold at Belfiore's“

“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!“

“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!!!!!!!!“

“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 !“

“Loved it here! The fusion between Indian spices and traditional Italian was one to remember. My friend and I really enjoyed our cocktails as well. Great service, the atmosphere was slightly too loud for my liking but still had a great overall experience. Will be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Their gluten free options are outstanding!“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“We decided to try this location as we've enjoyed the one in Westminster previously and had great experiences but this location was closer to home. Great food and our waitress, Valerie was really awesome. Great personality and exceptional service. Even the General Manager was making the rounds and ensuring everything was going smoothly. We'll definitely be back and sitting at Valerie's table.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Wonderful food and service ! Enjoyed the whole experience and will be back !“

“We received a gift card from a family member at Christmas and decided to use it on a Saturday night in January. The restaurant was packed but there was seating in the bar area, so we decided, what the heck(!) and went to the bar. Once seated we were greeted with the friendliest bar staff, Marissa and Tiernan. We wanted a glass of red and Marissa recommended the Porta Vita Italia. It is a delicious bargain and we were so impressed (and now hooked!). Our food was and continues to be great, as now we have become Saturday night regulars! We are Italian and honestly did not think we could get a traditional and tasty meal at a chain. Marissa and Tiernan, thank you for the excellent, friendly customer service and sweetness. You both are classy, sassy and super bad-**sy! We always look forward to our Saturday nights hanging with you both! See you next time, Cheers!“

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

“This is by far one of the very best dining experiences anyone can enjoy. The food is plentiful, served hot, delicious and cooked to perfection. You are always greeted by a polite staff member who makes you feel like family.“

“The food was absolutely delicious and wish I had a bigger stomach to order more. We had the most incredibly kind and hilarious waiter Quinn I would highly recommend for a girls night or a date night. Dishes are the perfect size for sharing!“

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

“Wow! This dining experience is one for the books. The wait wasn’t long, the food was to die for, & the service was spectacular!
We were blessed to be sat in Lacey’s section! This girl took our experience from good to beyond amazing! Her customer service & welcoming energy was so delightful. She was so attentive, made sure we were always getting served in a timely manner!
This. Girl. Made. The. Whole. Experience!
10/10 recommend this place - if you go, demand to be placed in Lacey’s section! I promise you won’t regret it!“

“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!“

“Enjoy the diverse italian menu and pleasant atmosphere. Several all-you- can-eat options to include unlimited soup (4 choices; all good with minestrone as the best), salad, and bread, which is always fresh and delicious. Some unlimited beverage options like ice tea as well.“

“Great vibes. Loved the look“

“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 absolutely love this restaurant. Excellent service (thank you again Adam), outstanding menu with seasonal changes, and lovely location! Highly recommend.“

“We had a late night from a. Golf trip and we’re super hungry. They closed at 10pm and we got there at 9:40

They were so nice, let us eat and were great about the late notice.

Food was fantastic, I got the Spaghetti and meatballs. Other had the nachos supreme, steak sandwich and chicken parm.

All were very tasty.
Again can’t thank the staff enough for being so hospitable!“