Denver's booming culinary scene is a food lover's paradise of easy-to-get-to neighborhood eateries, and Italian restaurants weigh heavily in the mix. You can keep it casual at a relaxed eatery, or head to a sophisticated place for an elegant fine dining experience. No matter which Denver neighborhood you are visiting, there is likely to be an amazing Italian restaurant nearby.
Barolo Grill
Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek North is an award-winning restaurant that specializes in creating Northern Italian food found in the provinces of Tuscany and Piedmont.
Panzano
Panzano is centrally located in the heart of Denver just a few blocks from the trendy 16th Street Mall and the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Cart-Driver
Cart-Driver in the Rino Art District of Denver was inspired by the carrettiera, a person in Southern Italy who distributed farm goods to villagers from a horse-drawn cart and served dishes to people along the way.
Gaetano's
Gaetano's restaurant has a long history, from the wild, wild, west era to bootlegging moonshine during the Prohibition to a local eatery for charismatic mobsters who drew in the crowds.
Cucina Colore
Cucina Colore was established in 1994 in the Cheery Creek North neighborhood of Denver.
DiFranco’s
DiFranco’s is an unassuming and laidback counter service-style Italian restaurant.
Lo Stella Ristorante
Lo Stella Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant in the Golden Triangle.
North Italia
North Italia restaurant was established in 2002 in Denver’s charming Cherry Creek North neighborhood.
Osteria Marco
Osteria Marco was established in 2007 by Frank Bonnano, who also owns Luca in Governor’s Park.
Shells & Sauce
Shells & Sauce is a cozy neighborhood Italian bistro in the Congress Park section of Denver.
Spuntino
Spuntino restaurant is a quaint Italian restaurant in the Potter Highlands neighborhood of Denver, owned and operated by a husband and wife duo.
Bar Red
Bar Red is nestled into the Gateway neighborhood of Denver in a two-story 120-year-old brick and stone building.
Carmine’s on Penn
Carmine’s on Penn is a family-style restaurant in the heart of Denver that has been serving delicious Italian-style cuisine for over 20 years.
Coperta
Copertarestaurant in Denver is family-owned and operated by a brother-and-sister team, Executive Chef Paul Reilly and General Manager Aileen Reilly.
Postino LoHi
The Postino in Lower Highlands (Postino LoHi) is one of six distinct restaurants located in popular Colorado cities and housed in unique historic buildings.
Trattoria Stella
Trattoria Stella in Highlands Square is a leading Italian neighborhood restaurant focusing on homemade dishes made using fresh, natural ingredients.
