PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

Name: PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)
Address: 4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO, United States, 80212
Telephone: (303) 561-4779 ext. 2
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1204)

$31 to $50

Italian

4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

To those of you visiting us for the first time AND those who have been anticipating the return of Firenze a Tavola, benvenuti & bentornati. Enjoy intimate, full-service dining, with coursed meals & a curated wine list in our "old-world" ambiance, "worlds" away from our fast-paced main level. In 2025, we will bring back community table nights & wine dinners. We have revised the concept to include an assortment of new seasonal menus (with some familiar authentic Tuscan favorites) & a few new events! We also OFFICIALLY return to private party bookings with a more streamlined booking process at PARISIsottoDenver.com. Now that Parisi is open on Sunday, you will see events & dining hours pop up on Sundays, too. The hours will vary & will typically be focused on weekends, but you can continue to check our calendar & newsletters for details. Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays will be closed for regular dining.
We look forward to offering you a truly Authentic Italian Culinary Experience!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 561-4779 ext. 2
Website
http://www.parisisottodenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Squadra di Parisi
Catering
Main level PARISI has Party-size ordering. PARISI CATERING REQUIRES CUSTOMER PICK-UP. WE DO NOT OFFER DELIVERY, SET-UP OR WAIT STAFF FOR YOUR EVENT. For details, please visit parisidenver.com and select "menus" & "party-size takeout" from the drop-down menu.
Private party facilities
PARISI sotto has hosted many types of private parties from weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, to community gatherings & many others. We fully tailor the menu to fit your needs & budget.Private Dining Room (PDR): up to 25 people.Main dining room: 35+.Buy-out for up to 55+ people.Small groups 8-20 share dining space with others

Location
4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212
Neighborhood
Highlands
Cross street
44th & Tennyson
Parking details
We offer a private parking lot on the north side of the building. Free street parking is also available.
Public transit
RTD stops at the corner of 44th and Tennyson on the south side of the building. Please check with RTD for schedule (route 44)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Anelli di Calamari Fritti $15.00
fried calamari with spicy tomato sauce
Panzanella con Fior di Latte $16.00
ciabatta crouton salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, basil, EVOO & red wine vinegar, topped with fresh, imported fior di latte mozzarella
Bruschettine di Pane Casareccio$16.00
toasted ciabatta bread with stracciatella, prosciutto crudo, honey & arugula
Antipasto Toscano$20.00
antipasto board with tomato & garlic bruschetta, crostini with fegatino Toscano, polenta fritters with gorgonzola, pecorino cheese, prosciutto crudo di Parma, salame Toscano, grilled artichokes & other seasonal items* (may contain nuts)
Insalata di Pesche $15.00
peach salad with bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate arils, goat cheese & prosecco dressing

pasta della tradizione

Pappardelle al Cinghiale$30.00
wild boar meat sauce made with tomatoes & soffritto tossed with our house-made wide ribbon pasta, finished with pecorino & chopped herbs
Linguine alla Diavola$27.00
linguine pasta with shrimp tossed in a spicy tomato sauce
Ravioli all’Aragosta$28.00
ravioli pockets filled with lobster & shrimp, tossed with a spicy cherry tomato & white wine sauce, topped with mint
Risotto Giallo ai Funghi Porcini$24.00
saffron risotto with imported porcini mushrooms
Rigatoni Vecchia Milano$24.00
rigatoni pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomato pesto, ricotta salata & basil

secondi

Grigliata Mista$40.00
shared plate of wood-fire grilled sausage link, ribs (2), grilled lambchop (2) & sirloin steak (6oz) Served with EVOO, lemon, sea salt & rosemary. Served with verdi e bianchi.
Grigliata di Mare$40.00
shared plate of wood-fire-grilled swordfish, salmon, shrimp & calamari. Served with grilled seasonal vegetables with EVOO & lemon.
Galletino Piccante alla Brace$24.00
spicy, wood-fire-grilled whole Cornish game hen & house-made patatine fritte
Filetto di Manzo Alpina$35.00
grilled filet (8oz) topped with a rosemary & portobello mushroom. Served with spicy garlic EVOO sauteed spinach.
Persico Limone e Capperi$28.00
pan-seared Atlantic orange roughy filet sauteed in a lemon & caper sauce. Served with grilled asparagus.

What 1,204 people are saying

PARISI | sotto (below Parisi) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parisi Sotto offers a delightful dining experience with "great vibes," "amazing service," and "authentic Italian" dishes. The downstairs ambiance is "quaint, quiet, and romantic," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious" homemade pasta and desserts, making it a local favorite. Overall, an "exceptional" experience awaits you.

1,204 Reviews

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Melissa VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a romantic or date night dinner. The service was friendly and very attentive. They food was excellent and were so happy since we’ve had a hard time finding good Italian food since we moved from NJ.
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Michael
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visit Parisi every time we visit from New Jersey I was thrilled when I saw the full service restaurant downstairs has reopened. It was closed since Covid. The service and food were perfect. The wine list as well as the wine by the glass are excellent The prices are very fair for the quality of the entire Dining experience. Loved it !
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Julie VIP
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always loved Parisi for lunch so was very excited to see they had a formal restaurant in the lower level. Their bruschetta and pear salad were great starters. We all had pasta. The ravioli and bolognese were both very well done. The rigatoni was a little lacking in sauce and flavor. Overall a very good experience.
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Rodney
Denver / Colorado13 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we were very excited to finally eat here again after it had been closed for 5 years. Very underwhelmed. The food wasn't impressive at all. I had pasta with shrimp. The tomato sauce was plain and garnished with more tomatoes. I would think that the chef would have been creative than just more tomatoes. We had calamari. It was just rings out of the box with the same plain tomato sauce that was used on my pasta dish. They need more to make it better. It could be a incredible spot with a little more effort.
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Sandy VIP
Denver / Colorado14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Parisi Sotto is delightful. The atmosphere is moody and romantic. The menu offers something for everyone. Several homemade pastas and they did not disappoint. The salad with fresh peaches and Prosecco dressing was cold, fresh and a winner. We tried 2 desserts. The cream puffs come in 3 and were the perfect size. We shared a desert calzone stuffed with bananas, ice cream and Nutella. Worth the calories! We will definitely be back soon.
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Annie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my friend made reservation when we showed up we felt over dressed for the upper portion that’s when we were directed downstairs and oh my gosh was the vibe different (in a good way!) such a cool experience the ambience was amazing the service was incredible the menus were concise and easy to choose what we wanted I would recommend this place to anyone in Denver unfortunately I’m not a local so it was most likely my first and last time there but it will be a cherished memory
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Robert
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was great. We had my 2 year old grandson with us and they were really accommodating to him.
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Michael VIP
Denver / Colorado45 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
None of the food was that great. The waiter was “not there” mentally. He tried and failed to remember our order. Then one of the 4 plates was late to the table because he allegedly dropped it. Many restaurants can operate effectively and serve good food. Parisi lets us down repeatedly. I guess we’ll wait another 5 years before we try again. No idea who is giving them 5 stars. Certainly was not at that level the night we attended.
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Lucinda
Denver / Colorado11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious! Our server was a little inattentive, however.
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Phil
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was fantastic. The food was of course delicious and authentic. The service was so attentive and sincere. The timing was perfect. Thank you Parisi!
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FAQs

PARISI | sotto (below Parisi) is rated 4.8 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 17, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212

Additional information

Cross street
44th & Tennyson
Neighborhood
Highlands
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer a private parking lot on the north side of the building. Free street parking is also available.
Public transit
RTD stops at the corner of 44th and Tennyson on the south side of the building. Please check with RTD for schedule (route 44)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Squadra di Parisi
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.parisisottodenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 561-4779 ext. 2
Catering
Main level PARISI has Party-size ordering. PARISI CATERING REQUIRES CUSTOMER PICK-UP. WE DO NOT OFFER DELIVERY, SET-UP OR WAIT STAFF FOR YOUR EVENT. For details, please visit parisidenver.com and select "menus" & "party-size takeout" from the drop-down menu.
Private party facilities
PARISI sotto has hosted many types of private parties from weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, to community gatherings & many others. We fully tailor the menu to fit your needs & budget.Private Dining Room (PDR): up to 25 people.Main dining room: 35+.Buy-out for up to 55+ people.Small groups 8-20 share dining space with others

PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

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Menu

antipasti

Anelli di Calamari Fritti $15.00

Panzanella con Fior di Latte $16.00

Bruschettine di Pane Casareccio$16.00

Antipasto Toscano$20.00

Insalata di Pesche $15.00

pasta della tradizione

Pappardelle al Cinghiale$30.00

Linguine alla Diavola$27.00

Ravioli all’Aragosta$28.00

Risotto Giallo ai Funghi Porcini$24.00

Rigatoni Vecchia Milano$24.00

secondi

Grigliata Mista$40.00

Grigliata di Mare$40.00

Galletino Piccante alla Brace$24.00

Filetto di Manzo Alpina$35.00

Persico Limone e Capperi$28.00

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