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Cattivella, Denver, CO

Cattivella

4.6 (2283)
$31 to $50
Italian
10195 E 29th Drive, Ste 110, Denver, CO 80238-3025

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Award-winning Denver chef Elise Wiggins welcomes you to Cattivella, wood-fired Italian in the Eastbridge project in the Stapleton neighborhood where she lives. Cattivella translates to “naughty girl”.

Chef/Owner Wiggins brings decades of restaurant experience to Cattivella and was named Best Italian by Westword and winner of multiple awards for food and service from The Denver Post, 5280 magazine, The American Culinary Federation and The American Automobile Association. She makes an annual pilgrimage to Italy to work with Italian chefs and learn the classic techniques and ingredients that she employs at Cattivella.

An exhibition kitchen is the star of the show at Cattivella and focuses all attention on a wood-burning pizza oven, a wood-burning grill and the graceful dance of the Cattivella cooks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Elise Wiggins
  • Catering
    We do on and off site catering. please contact us for more information. 303-645-3779
  • Private party facilities
    Awarding Woodfire Italian Restaurant set in a beautiful modern and open space. Surrounded by glass and huge wrap around patio, Cattivella is a sophisticated environment with out being too stuffy.
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    29th/ Havana
  • Parking details
    A parking lot of no charge is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 4-6 every day & all day on mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Come try our happy hour....huge portions for super cheap!

What 2,283 people are saying

Cattivella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cattivella offers "outstanding food and service" with an inviting atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests enjoy watching chefs at work, relishing dishes like lamb ragu and pasticcio. The happy hour is a "great value," and the restaurant is praised for its "creative, delicious" menu. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is consistently praised for its quality and "warmth."
2,283 Reviews
  1. Calee

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite all time places to eat. Especially on special occasions. The service was great as usual. The food was excellent and it was my birthday so the drinks and family fun just made for a perfect night. The oysters and grilled romaine! Yum! The seafood special was delicious and the espresso crème brûlée exceptional. Thanks again chef Elise for a wonderful dining experience.

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  2. John

    Denver8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent. Service was slow. Plates not picked up timely. Noisy inside. Wasn’t necessarily expecting a 2 hour dining experience, we didn’t even have dessert

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  3. Terri VIP

    Denver49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have great service at Cattivella and love the food.

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  4. Hank VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here before. Met friends for dinner. Waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. Food was pretty good.

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  5. Cheryl

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Outstanding food and service.

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  6. Jeremiah

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always amazing in every way, one of my all-time favorite restaurants!

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  7. Amy VIP

    Denver31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. We’ve been here a few times and always enjoy it

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  8. Paul

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 5 year anniversary and the staff and ambiance made it special! Special thanks to Jeremy, Vitally and Luis. We felt at home!

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  9. Rick

    Denver40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of us were sat at the high top in the bar area, and Lindsay's service was exceptional! Thank you for always making our dining experience fun! Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Really had a great time!

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  10. Mary Ann

    Denver37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food but a bit pricey. The $45 meal special was really small plates. But this was not well advertised on the menu. My husband felt it was not worth the money. But fun atmosphere. We will try it again

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FAQs

Cattivella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 645-3779.

Cattivella is rated 4.6 stars by 2283 OpenTable diners.

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

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10195 E 29th Drive, Ste 110, Denver, CO 80238-3025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    29th/ Havana
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A parking lot of no charge is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elise Wiggins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do on and off site catering. please contact us for more information. 303-645-3779
  • Private party facilities
    Awarding Woodfire Italian Restaurant set in a beautiful modern and open space. Surrounded by glass and huge wrap around patio, Cattivella is a sophisticated environment with out being too stuffy.
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