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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. 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 (657)

$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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Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

Consistently good on our second visit. The roast chicken is absolutely worth it, as is the cauliflower and bread course. Still have yet to try the pizzas, but they look amazing when delivered to other tables. Very noisy inside due to the narrow layout and parallel hard surfaces. They’d benefit from some noise baffles on the ceiling.

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4.9

4.9 (1640)

$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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MarilynVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The host was extremely friendly, and even came by the table when something had to be sent back. The waiter was great. He had a dry sense of humor. The Caesar salad had a nice flavor, but the lettuce was difficult to cut with the knife. The fish was superb in its preparation. The filet is an excellent cut, but had to be sent back for proper temperature. The table next to us, with four people, were very loud. I had to lean in to hear my table. Always enjoy eating here.

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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Bruno's Italian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (993)

$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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JoshuaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent. The minestrone soup is terrific. Service has been consistently good each time we’ve gone. Owner is actively helping. Very pleased they still have parking too!!

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Venice Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (4944)

$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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Marion

Dined 6 days ago

The food , the wine , the service was spot on. Luigi did an excellent job. One of the Best!

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Mambo Italiano- Steamboat Springs

4.8

4.8 (2125)

$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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arleneVIP

Dined on 7 May 2025

Food was spectacular! Had the crispy artichokes, principessa pizza, and eggplant.

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Tagliatelle Bolognese

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Chianti Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2600)

$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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JeffVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Was in from Chicago. It pays to read reviews. People were raving about Chianti. They were all saying how great the food was and the service. Price aside, these are the two most important items. Every dish we ordered was incredible. I asked our very attentive server if the chef could outside char my salmon. Not only did he but it was probably the best salmon prep ever. Please follow my review if you want a great dinner.

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Cioppino Toscana

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Marco’s Coal Fired

4.9

4.9 (1245)

$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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Daniel

Dined 5 days ago

Pizza is incredible, truly Italian style. Wings are awesome too

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4.9

4.9 (2060)

$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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Yvonne

Dined 4 days ago

Great menu. The menu items we ordered had tons of different flavors. Wait staff was attentive. We had a nice table by the window.

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Burrata di Bufala

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Cranelli's Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2541)

$31 to $50

Italian

Highlands Ranch / Lone Tree

About the restaurant

***Please contact us directly for parties of 7 or more***
Meet Jimmy and Lasinda and their three children - Connor, Niko and Brittany.
Jimmy and Lasinda have lived in Highlands Ranch over the past 20 years and have built their family and their career around the restaurant industry. Lone Tree has been the melting pot of their career over the past 20 years, where Jimmy opened Bahama Breeze, Brio Tuscan Grille and was part of the management team at P.F. Chang's in Park Meadows. Lasinda served and managed at Outback Steakhouse in Highlands Ranch and is a true barista at heart, having been the GM at Nordstrom Ebar and Peaberry Coffee. Jimmy and Lasinda's combination of family values, customer service and love for food is what has kept Cranelli's thriving for years.
We welcome you to visit our cozy, family-feel restaurant and try some of their signature dishes like Lasagna, Linguine & Clams or our signature Italian Margarita to name a few. Check out our warm and quiet patio seating.

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Robin

Dined today

Great food and service A little noisy but at a 2 top tolerable. Loved our waitress. She was awesome.

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Lobster Ravioli

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Strawberry Pecan

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4.8

4.8 (593)

$30 and under

Italian

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Mazzola's opened in 1970 and has long been a Steamboat tradition. We offer a from-scratch kitchen, only the highest quality all-natural ingredients, an extensive wine list & full bar. Famous for our award-winning pizza, hearty pasta dishes and cozy atmosphere. You won't want to miss this piece of Steamboat's history! Located downtown under the red awning. We are open daily at 4.00pm for dinner and offers something for the whole family. Reservations are highly recommended as we tend to fill up fast.
Mazzola's is locally owned & operated by Rex's Family of Restaurants.

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Sandy

Dined on 18 Apr 2025

Vodka shrimp was very flavorful. The chicken parm was tender and huge! Very attentive and friendly waitress

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