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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Frasca Food and Wine

4.6

4.6 (1489)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely-prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their attention to detail, wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. And the pastoral, elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. Warm and welcoming Frasca is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners, and special occasions.

To purchase a gift card, please go to our website, www.frascafoodandwine.com

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 5, 2024

20th Anniversary of Frasca...Wouldn't miss it for anything!

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4.9

4.9 (597)

$50 and over

Italian

Aspen

About the restaurant

Ellina is a cozy, intimate restaurant located in the heart of Aspen.
Nestled in a stone walled dining room for the perfect, cozy Alpine dining experience. In the summer, the large outdoor patio offers al fresco dining in the shadow of Aspen Mountain.
We are known for our homemade pastas and modern Italian cuisine - Chef Diaz' roots in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico often bring a Latin spark to classic Italian dishes. Our signature Artichoke Heart Bruschetta has been on the menu 15 years and still has a passionate following - a must try on the menu!
Wine is our passion, and Ellina's worldly wine lists offers over 2500 choices, with a particular love and focus on the wines of Italy and France.

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Dylan

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food great birthday date night. Would go back again!

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NYE - Late Seating

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Venice Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (4810)

$30 and under

Italian

Tech Center / Greenwood Village

About the restaurant

Venice Italian Restaurant is an upscale Italian restaurant in Greenwood Village that specializes in authentic Italian food in a Venetian Northern Italian Style. It is a neighborhood gem that is perfect for a night our with family, friends or coworkers. We have beautiful private dining spaces that can host all styles of events, inquire within about our different banquet menu options. When you're looking for the best Italian restaurant in Greenwood Village, then reach out to Venice Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar today. We hope to see you soon!

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Great venue to celebrate a friend’s birthday! Food and service excellent!

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4.9

4.9 (1328)

$31 to $50

Italian

Avon

About the restaurant

We have been to Italy and studied it's masters. We have tasted (a lot) of wine. We have searched for the best ingredients, and learned and perfected the best recipes. Why wouldn't we be the best Italian experience in the Vail Valley!
The idea of growing fresh fruits and vegetables in the Rocky Mountains might seem crazy to some, but for us it is just another step in perfecting our craft. Our Chefs and Gardeners labor tirelessly to bring you the best produce and ingredients available seasonally
We try each day to live and work with a purpose. Each step of your evening has been pondered. We try hard to bring you the food you crave and anticipate your every need while you are dining with us. From the stuzzichino when you step in our door to the parting sips of limoncello.

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SusanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The staff went out of their way to make our anniversary special. Food and wine were outstanding. Had the polenta and mushroom ragu and fresh pasta bolognese and the lasagna with a super Tuscan. We would order each again but the whole menu sounded delicious.

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4.8

4.8 (2092)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central

About the restaurant

Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

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Noah

Dined 1 day ago

Spectacular food but even more spectacular service! Abby was amazing. I’ll definitely be returning.

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Marco’s Coal Fired

4.8

4.8 (1233)

$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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BrettVIP

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Food and service were excellent. Good value and friendly atmosphere.

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Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (4454)

$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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HowardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The Food, Service, general staff are all top notch. Very professional in every way. We have made this our go-to restaurant for all our celebrations.

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Chianti Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2524)

$30 and under

Italian

Tech Center / Greenwood Village

About the restaurant

Chianti Italian Restaurant is a premium Italian restaurant in DTC (Denver Tech Center). With a small establishment focused on high quality cuisine matched with wine. Our Italian food and wine pairing options are on par with the best restaurants in Denver and the DTC area of Greenwood Village. Our Italian food menu is made to pair elite Italian food and wine to create an experience and ambiance that any guest can enjoy. We also offer delivery and take out. Book your next date night or special event with Chianti Ristorante Italiano.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food in a smaller sized restaurant. Top notch bread is a must eat as well. All the dishes were delicious. Always a good experience at this restaurant.

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Mambo Italiano- Steamboat Springs

4.7

4.7 (2021)

$30 and under

Italian

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Come enjoy Steamboat Springs iconic Italian Hot Spot in the heart of downtown. Mambo is excited to be open seven days a week and serving happy hour daily from 4:00-5:30 daily. We ask that if you are running late please give us a call at 970-870-0500 as we can only hold tables for 15 minutes. Thank you for booking at Mambo and we look forward to serving you tonight!

*Please indicate in your reservation if you have guests in need of handicap accessible seating.

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Gabriella

Dined 3 days ago

Their pizzas and pastas are amazing! Definitely a must in steamboat downtown.

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4.8

4.8 (3844)

$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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DavidVIP

Dined today

Always a wonderful dining experience. Everyone from the owner to the hostess, general manager, waitress and expediters were welcoming, warm and professional. The food was fantastic!! They accommodated our dietary restrictions and created special drinks.

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