Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.7

4544 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for fine wines

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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 534-2222
Website
http://www.veniceristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christian Delle Fave
Catering
Italian catering from Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar can handle catering orders for parties from 30 to 1000. We offer catering for corporate functions, weddings, holidays, and a number of functions. Reach out today to learn more about the exquisite options provided by our chef and staff.
Private party facilities
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar is the perfect place to hold your next large party. We offer elegant dining paired with professional service and one of the top rated wine lists in the country. 3 course private dining menus starting at $49 dollars per person. Contact us for more details.
Private party contact
Ashley Skaja: (303) 534-2222

Location
1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Union Station Bus and Train Terminal
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Carpaccio & Polenta$19.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, crispy capers, polenta, parmesan cheese, aioli, white truffle oil
Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte$21.00
Flash-fried calamari rings and tentacles, julienne zucchini, spicy marinara sauce
Burrata e Pomodoro $20.00
Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, olives, Modena balasmic reduction sauce
Mozzarella Caprese$19.00
Heirloom tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, olives
Charcuterie & Fromage$21.00
Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts
Veal Meat Balls$20.00
With garlic, eggs, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, Arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled garlic bread

Le Insalate

Panzanella$15.00
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, ciabatta bread, wine vinaigrette
Insalata di Spinaci$13.00
Baby spinach salad, toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette
Insalata Lemoncello$12.00
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and "lemoncello" dressing
Insalata di Cesare$12.00
Romaine lettuce with fried capers, croutons, & shaved parmesan cheese

Le Paste Fatte in Casa

Paccheri alla Busara $29.00
Large tube pasta tossed with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in a brany pink sauce
Conchiglie con Pollo $26.00
Shell Pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and romano cheese
Pappardelle con Cinghiale$28.00
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and wine sauce
Spaghetti con Polpettine$25.00
Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauce
Linguine Mare$30.00
Thin flat long pasta, scallops, shrimp, Manila clams, mussels, garlic, fresh tomatoes, light marinara
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
Egg ribbon pasta with parmesan and butter; served over house meat ragu
Rigatoni con Salsiccia$25.00
Short tube pasta, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, marinara sauce, cream

I Ravioli Fatti in Casa

Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini$26.00
Homemade round-shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, parmesan served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage- wine sauce
Tortelloni alla Parmigiana$26.00
Homemade hat- shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella, burrata & parmesan cheese served in a gorgonzola cream sauce sauce
Cappelletti di Zucca$25.00
Small hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts & parmesan cheese, marinara-vellutata sauce
Agnolotti ai Funghi $26.00
Homemade round shaped ravioli filled with portobello and cremini mushrooms, parmesan and ricotta cheese with a hint of garlic and porcini, served in a porcini and gorgonzola cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$27.00
Italian style lasagna baked in the oven with bolognese and bechamel-parmesan

Gli Gnocchi Fatti in Casa & Il Risotto

Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata $26.00
Potato dumplings in vodkaa pink sauce and parmesn cheese, served with a fresh burratina
Risotto con Spinaci e Salsiccia $27.00
Imported Italian rice with spicy italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, drizzled witgh truffled oil

Le Carni Bianche

Pollo alla Milanese$26.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrette
Pollo al Marsala$26.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushrooms
Galletto Caprese$25.00
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the oven
Polletto Piccata$25.00
Chicken breast with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce
Medaglioni di Pollo $27.00
Chicken breast medallions filled with Parma prosciutto, asparagus and fontina cheese then finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauce, served with seasonal vegatables

Il Vitello

Ossobucco di Vitello$41.00
Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, barolo wine sauce, fettuccine pasta
Scaloppine Marsala$34.00
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Scaloppine Piccata$34.00
Veal scaloppine with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce
Vitello alla Milense $34.00
Lightly breaded veal scaloppini sauteed until glden brown, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese & lemon vinaigrette .

Red Meat

Agnello alla Brace$45.00
10 oz. double chops Colorado lamb, roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

Fish

Mahi Mahi ai Carciofi$29.00
Pan-seared fresh mahi-mahi with garlic, artichokes & capers in a lemon wine sauce, seasonal vegetables
Branzino ai Carciofi$39.00
Pan-seared fresh wild-caught Chilean seabass with garlic, artichokes and capers in a lemon wine sauce; seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Gelati Misti $10.00
Choose 3 scoops of your favorite flavors; Gelato: Chocolate or Vanilla, Sorbet: Lemon or Strawberry
Profiteroles al Cioccolato$14.00
A combination of dark pastry puffs filled with chantilly cream and covered with a dark chocolate mousse
Tiramisu$14.00
Espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and chocolate chips
Cheesecake $14.00
Homemade cheese cake with fresh strawberry sauce, whipped cream and finished with fresh berries
Cannolis $14.00
Four pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate chips

What 4,544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Italian

Review summary

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Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar is a culinary gem in Denver, celebrated for its "best authentic Italian food" and "outstanding wine selection." The atmosphere is lively, with "fantastic service" and a welcoming staff. Despite occasional noise, the quality of the homemade pasta and diverse menu makes it a must-visit.

4,544 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Sacramento3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience. Great food and hospitality. In fact our waiter told us as we were seated about the menu and said “don’t worry if you don’t see what you want and we have the ingredients, we will make whatever you want. Great wine list for Colorado as we are visiting from California and we were surprised to find most Denver restaurants are lacking in the wine category- not true for Venice. They have an extensive selection of over 500 wines. The owner Alessandro was there and what a gracious host. The entire staff made us feel like family. I highly suggest this restaurant to all.
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Steve
Denver3 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It is a nice, quiet and elegant place for dinner. Our server wasn't very inviting or helpful. It was a very awkward interaction. It was our first time there and it was my wife's birthday, I felt like I had to get my server to tell me about the menu and how to use the tablet for the drink options. Our seafood appetizer was greasy, soggy and chewy, and that was on the chef's special for the night. The zupa my wife had was more of a brown gravy that didn't look very appetizing. We got the check after one drink. Not sure if we will try this again.
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Vicki VIP
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and excellent service with authentically made pasta dishes that are exquisitely presented and are so delicious. We have been coming here since 2006 qmd it never disappoints.
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Nicolas
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. The service was outstanding, food was impeccable. Overall very impressed with visit.
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Tina
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals, beautiful restaurant with great vibes, and incredible service! Solomon was so well versed in the extensive wine list and made fabulous recommendations. ☆☆☆☆☆ We were a party of 6 women, all with different tastes, celebrating a birthday. This was an experience. I will definitely return.
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Christopher
Denver89 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We keep coming to Venice because of the excellent food, wines, and service. The staff is very attentive and courteous. The manager works the room, checking in with his customers to ensure everything tastes good. This place is a fundamental institution in the heart of the city. We try new restaurants, but they just don't consistently deliver like Team Venice.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to celebrate a special occasion. Will go back for sure
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Darrell
Denver26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our wedding Anniversary at Venice Ristorante and it was fabulous. The wait staff was very friendly and polite. The food was superior and it was overall a very enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone who just want to have a relaxing evening and this very cool hotspot in Denver.
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JOANNE VIP
Philadelphia51 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here and WE LOVED IT! Probably the best part was our waiter, he made the night so memorable. His suggestions were spot on.
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Mithilesh
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is really good. The ambience is good as well.
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FAQs

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 534-2222.

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 4544 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Union Station Bus and Train Terminal
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Delle Fave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.veniceristorante.com/
Phone number
(303) 534-2222
Catering
Italian catering from Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar can handle catering orders for parties from 30 to 1000. We offer catering for corporate functions, weddings, holidays, and a number of functions. Reach out today to learn more about the exquisite options provided by our chef and staff.
Private party facilities
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar is the perfect place to hold your next large party. We offer elegant dining paired with professional service and one of the top rated wine lists in the country. 3 course private dining menus starting at $49 dollars per person. Contact us for more details.
Private party contact
Ashley Skaja: (303) 534-2222

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Private Main Dining Room

Chef's Table

Catania Room

Palermo Room

Custom inquiry

Lasagna Bolognese

Linguine Mare

Veal Meat Balls

Gli Antipasti

Carpaccio & Polenta$19.00

Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte$21.00

Burrata e Pomodoro $20.00

Mozzarella Caprese$19.00

Charcuterie & Fromage$21.00

Veal Meat Balls$20.00

Le Insalate

Panzanella$15.00

Insalata di Spinaci$13.00

Insalata Lemoncello$12.00

Insalata di Cesare$12.00

Le Paste Fatte in Casa

Paccheri alla Busara $29.00

Conchiglie con Pollo $26.00

Pappardelle con Cinghiale$28.00

Spaghetti con Polpettine$25.00

Linguine Mare$30.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Rigatoni con Salsiccia$25.00

I Ravioli Fatti in Casa

Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini$26.00

Tortelloni alla Parmigiana$26.00

Cappelletti di Zucca$25.00

Agnolotti ai Funghi $26.00

Lasagna Bolognese$27.00

Gli Gnocchi Fatti in Casa & Il Risotto

Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata $26.00

Risotto con Spinaci e Salsiccia $27.00

Le Carni Bianche

Pollo alla Milanese$26.00

Pollo al Marsala$26.00

Galletto Caprese$25.00

Polletto Piccata$25.00

Medaglioni di Pollo $27.00

Il Vitello

Ossobucco di Vitello$41.00

Scaloppine Marsala$34.00

Scaloppine Piccata$34.00

Vitello alla Milense $34.00

Red Meat

Agnello alla Brace$45.00

Fish

Mahi Mahi ai Carciofi$29.00

Branzino ai Carciofi$39.00

Dessert

Gelati Misti $10.00

Profiteroles al Cioccolato$14.00

Tiramisu$14.00

Cheesecake $14.00

Cannolis $14.00

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