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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Denver

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Denver? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (674)

$31 to $50

Italian

Park Hill

About the restaurant

Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.

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TracyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We haven’t had a bad meal here since it opened. The new menu is yummy! The new additions are so good and the pizza is as fantastic as ever. Chef is amazing and we love that it feels like family when we go!

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Roasted Cauliflower

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Marco’s Coal Fired

4.9

4.9 (1248)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Marco’s Coal Fired started with the simple idea that passion makes great pizza. The authentic taste of Italy is served to you through the finest ingredients and traditional techniques of the Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN). Only 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, all natural fior di latte or bufala mozzarella, fresh herbs and fresh, all natural, non-processed ingredients are acceptable. Marco's Coal Fired cooks in authentic, Italian hand built wood fired pizza ovens. Come taste Marco's Coal Fired's efforts and see if we don’t have you dreaming of warm Neopolitian nights, no passport required!

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Erin

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

This restaurant is located in the heart of Denvers Larimer Square/street area. A bustling, vibrant, and fun location! The food was yummy, and the company was even better! Dinner with my sweetheart, son and friends!

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Bruno's Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1000)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

We believe Brunos Italian Bistro, could be just the thing you're looking for, offers a enjoyable meal from our pasta dishes, choice of chicken, seafood or steak. Please relax with your choice of a bottle of selected wine, chilled beer or a cocktail.

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Andy

Dined 3 days ago

Bruno’s is outstanding in every way. Excellent food and great service by Nick the owner and his capable staff. The pasta is strong - Linguini with clams and mussels is my fave - by chicken ala Marsala is great as is Lasagna and chicken Parm. Burrata is a fave app. Lovely desserts. The wine list is moderately priced - but this is a neighborhood place. Go early or late for a quieter experience - 6:30-730p is peak. You won’t go wrong there.

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4.9

4.9 (2078)

$31 to $50

Italian

Highlands

About the restaurant

If you are booking an earlier reservation (up to 7:15pm) please be mindful of our need to reseat your table with later reservations. If you would like to dine for longer than the time listed for your party size when you book, please either take a later reservation or you are more the welcome to call us to chat about options.

If you are unable to find the reservation you are looking for, don't hesitate to call us directly! If we are fully booked, you are always welcome to call ahead (5-10 minutes out) for any available seats to dine at our bar or last-minute openings.

If you are running late or if your reservation plans change at all, please call. We can only hold your table for up to 10 minutes without hearing from you.

We are a small restaurant full of lovely, dedicated people and communicating with us candidly is always the best way. We look very much forward to your visit!

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

The entire experience was fabulous! Waiter was attentive and helpful, all food options were fantastic and staff seemed happy to work there. A great experience.

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Burrata di Bufala

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4.8

4.8 (1968)

$30 and under

Italian

Highlands

About the restaurant

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Housed in the historic North Denver Highlands Gaetano's was originally opened in the 1940's by the Smaldone family. Today it is an homage to the classic cocktail era with leisurely lunches, rustic and fresh Italian food and a late night neighborhood gathering.

Join us for brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Awarded "Best Bloody Mary Bar" by Westword for 4 years (pre-covid). Also a great Italian style brunch with 6 different flavors of Bottomless Mimosas.

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julie

Dined 4 days ago

Always a good go to in the neighborhood! Staff was great as was the food

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4.8

4.8 (4024)

$50 and over

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

Barolo Grill, an award winning Cherry Creek North restaurant, prides itself on serving authentic northern Italian food while maintaining a comfortable, elegant ambience. Known for hand crafted modern Northern Italian cuisine, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine cellar, and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo can be a perfect choice for a special occasion or just a fun night out. Chef Darrel Truett's cuisine focuses on the Northern Italian provinces of Piedmont and Tuscany. Seasonally changing menus feature locally sourced ingredients, proudly supporting regional farms and producers. Owner and wine director Ryan Fletter are proud to feature small family wineries that are dedicated to Earth-friendly farming and winemaking philosophies. Barolo Grill has one of the largest collections of Barolo wines outside of Italy.

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DennisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service even though the restaurant was full. I recommend the tasting menu for newcomers. Ample portions tastily presented. Very high noise level....lots of people having a good time!

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Super caprese (GF)

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Anatra di Barolo

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Tortellini di acciughe

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Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (4616)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines.

At the moment we do not offer valet parking, however The Crawford offers valet parking and is available in front of Union Station.
Please note, we are not affiliated with The Crawfords' Valet Parking or the parking garages around our location, thank you; Ciao!

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JohnVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This is one of our favorite restaurants on the planet! They take the time to make each diner feel special. You want anything unusual, no problem! Food is fantastic and very reasonably priced. The Mahi Mahi Picatta is out of this world! Just great all around!

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Veal Meat Balls

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North Italia – Denver

4.8

4.8 (4525)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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MickVIP

Dined 4 days ago

North Italia is a reliable restaurant with consistently good food and service.

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White Truffle Garlic Bread

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Shells and Sauce

4.8

4.8 (3125)

$30 and under

Italian

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!

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Tom

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious! Our service was great and we will definitely recommend! Veal piccata, veal Marsala and chicken parmigiana are tasty!

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Fettuccine Alfredo

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Homemade Lasagna

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4.8

4.8 (118)

$31 to $50

Italian

River North (Denver)

About the restaurant

The Greenwich is a stylish, bi-level spot serving sourdough pizza and contemporary Italian small and large plates in a fun & irreverent atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Denver's RiNo neighborhood, The Greenwich is a great spot for a weeknight dinner, special occasion, date night, or a business meal. We're also a great place for large and/or private parties.

With generously sized portions, seasonal cocktails, and a wine list full of conventional favorites and funky natural wines, we strive to create a dining experience that makes all feel welcome.

The Greenwich accepts reservations for parties of up to eight guests via Open Table. When the weather allows, we have a beautiful outdoor patio with 40+ seats that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Looking to book for a large group? For parties of 9 or more, please call us directly or drop us an email at events@thegreenwichdenver.com.

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MaggieVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Brought my parents here and we enjoyed our meal and wine! The pepperoni and burrata pizza was amazing, as was the shrimp pici!

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