3 Best Italian Restaurants in Denver, CO

Expert-recommended Top 3 Italian Restaurants in Denver, Colorado. All of our italian restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY DENVER

500 16th Street, Suite 150,
Denver, CO 80202 Directions

Since 1991

Specialities:

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Mom's Lasagna Jumbo Stuffed Shells Fettuccine Bolognese Rigatoni Alla Vodka Baked Ziti Our Famous Rigatoni D ® Spaghetti and Meatballs Spaghetti Mushroom Ravioli Four-Cheese Ravioli Eggplant Parmesan Grilled Salmon Branzino Crab Imperial Shrimp Scampi Shrimp Fra Diavolo Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara Linguine di Mare Linguine alle Vongole Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails Chicken Parmesan Chicken Piccata Chicken Francese Chicken Marsala Beef Tenderloin Medallions

" Maggiano's Little Italy Denver offers classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished setting. The restaurant is located in the Denver Pavilions, where guests can savor rich Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. The executive chef, Tim Malone, leads the culinary team with signature dishes like the Blackened Salmon with Crispy Calabrian Shrimp, served with four-pepper relish, lemon butter, spinach, and garlic mashed potatoes. Maggiano's Little Italy Denver is an ideal destination for special occasions with loved ones. The restaurant also provides catering services and a full cocktail menu to enhance any event.

2026 Highlights: Maggiano's Little Italy Denver offers a private dining room with a comfortable experience."

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Menu:

Pasta
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo $29.00
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo $30.50
Mom'S Lasagna $26.00
Jumbo Stuffed Shells $30.50
Fettuccine Bolognese $27.50
Rigatoni Alla Vodka $28.50
Baked Ziti $26.50
Our Famous Rigatoni "D"® $28.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs $25.50
Spaghetti $22.00
Mushroom Ravioli $25.50
Four-Cheese Ravioli $23.50
Eggplant Parmesan $24.50
Seafood
Grilled Salmon $31.00
Branzino Crab Imperial $34.50
Shrimp Scampi $30.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo $30.00
Chef Kb'S Lobster Carbonara $39.00
Linguine Di Mare $35.50
Linguine Alle Vongole $28.50
Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails $48.00
Chicken
Chicken Parmesan $28.50
Chicken Piccata $27.50
Chicken Francese $28.50
Chicken Marsala $28.50
Steak
Beef Tenderloin Medallions 5 Oz. $34.00
Surf & Turf $53.50
New York Strip $55.00

Contact:

(303) 260-7707 (303) 260-7710

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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NORTH ITALIA DENVER

190 Clayton Lane,
Denver, CO 80206 Directions

Since 2002

Specialities:

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Agnolotti Al Pomodoro Trottole Chicken Pesto Bolognese Braised Short Rib Lumache Strozzapreti Crushed Meatball Ragu Sunday Night Lasagna Squid Ink Tonnarelli Spaghetti and Meatballs Trottole Pesto Primavera Chicken Parmesan Chicken Parmigiana Verde Roasted Salmon Margherita Hot Honey and Smoked Prosciutto Funghi Cacio E Pepe Spicy Meatball Fig and Prosciutto The Pig Little Gem Caesar Arugula and Avocado Kale and Goat Cheese Seasonal Vegetable Chopped Chicken Italian Cobb Heirloom Beet and Chicken Salad Grilled Steak Panzanella Caprese Sandwich Italian Short Rib Dip Spicy Italian Grinder

" North Italia Denver offers handcrafted Italian cuisine in a rustic, farmhouse-inspired space with outdoor seating. Their team of chefs is committed to delivering high-quality dishes at reasonable prices. The menu features an extensive selection of pastas, entrées, starters, salads, and desserts. One highlight is the Lasagna Bianca, made with braised short rib, béchamel, Grana Padano, provolone, mozzarella, and herb breadcrumbs. North Italia Denver offers happy hour menus Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, available in the bar area. The restaurant also provides private dining spaces for special events and celebrations that can accommodate up to 24 guests.

2026 Highlights: North Italia Denver offers lunch fixe. The restaurant offers table reservation options."

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Menu:

Lunch Pasta & Entrees
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka $25.50
Agnolotti Al Pomodoro $24.00
Trottole Chicken Pesto $24.50
Bolognese $26.50
Braised Short Rib Lumache $26.00
Strozzapreti $24.00
Crushed Meatball Ragu $23.00
Sunday Night Lasagna $25.00
Squid Ink Tonnarelli $26.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs $25.00
Trottole Pesto Primavera $21.00
Chicken Parmesan $27.00
Chicken Parmigiana Verde $18.00
Roasted Salmon $26.00
Pizzas
Margherita $22.00
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto $24.00
Funghi $23.00
Cacio E Pepe $22.00
Spicy Meatball $23.00
Fig & Prosciutto $23.00
The Pig $24.00
Lunch Salads
Little Gem Caesar $16.50
Arugula & Avocado $16.00
Kale & Goat Cheese $16.00
Seasonal Vegetable $17.50
Chopped Chicken $18.50
Italian Cobb $18.50
Heirloom Beet & Chicken Salad $18.00

Contact:

(720) 941-7700

Brunch
Sat-Sun: 11am - 4pm
Lunch
Mon-Fri: 11am - 4pm
Dinner
Mon-Thu: 4pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 11pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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ANGELO'S TAVERNA DENVER

620 East 6th Avenue,
Denver, CO 80203 Directions

Since 1974

Specialities:

Vodka Penne Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Pappardelle Bolognese Pasta Marinara or Alfredo Mushroom Agnolotti Gorgonzola Steak Fettuccine Pollo Angelito Ragu Di Capra Grilled Salmon and Risotto Lasagna Shrimp Fra Diavolo Lobster Gnocchi Duck Strozzapreti Calzone Stromboli Chipotle Bourbon Butter Original Chargrilled Special Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese or Bison Ravioli Chile Relleno Ravioli Butternut Squash Ravioli Angelo’s Bruschetta Balsamic Glazed Ribs Arancini Tuna Crudo Burrata Mussels Garlic Bread With Marinara Toasted Ravioli

" Angelo's Taverna Denver is a casual Italian restaurant offering classic Italian dishes, fresh oysters, and a full bar in warm, homey surroundings. The restaurant features a welcoming ambiance and a diverse menu that includes pasta, ravioli, pizza, starters, and desserts. Enjoy their Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan, made with lightly breaded chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto or classic eggplant, then finished with Parmesan and mozzarella, and served with a side of spaghetti. Angelo's Taverna Denver offers a happy hour menu from 3 PM to 9 PM. The restaurant includes a private dining area that can accommodate up to 10 guests.

2026 Highlights: Angelo's Taverna Denver offers catering options."

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Menu:

Pasta
Vodka Penne $18.00
Chicken Or Eggplant Parmesan $19.50
Pappardelle Bolognese $19.50
Pasta Marinara Or Alfredo $17.75
Mushroom Agnolotti $20.50
Gorgonzola Steak Fettuccine $21.50
Pollo Angelito $19.50
Ragu Di Capra $22.00
Grilled Salmon & Risotto $23.50
Lasagna $19.50
Shrimp Fra Diavolo $23.00
Lobster Gnocchi $24.00
Duck Strozzapreti $23.00
Calzones & Stromboli
Calzone $17.00
Stromboli $17.00
Chargrilled Oysters
Chipotle Bourbon Butter $3.50
Original $3.50
Chargrilled Special $3.50
Bacon & Gorgonzola $3.50
Ravioli
Cheese Or Bison Ravioli $19.50
Chile Relleno Ravioli $19.50
Butternut Squash Ravioli $19.00
Appetizers
Angelo’S Bruschetta $13.00
Balsamic Glazed Ribs $14.50
Arancini $12.50
Tuna Crudo $14.50
Burrata $14.50
Garlic Bread With Marinara $6.00

Discount:

$1 Off for Draft Beer

Contact:

(303) 744-3366

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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