Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

Craving Italian? Explore Denver’s top Italian restaurants featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and elegant Tuscan-style dining.

Explore Denver’s most delicious Italian restaurants—from handmade pasta to wood-fired pizza.
These kitchens roll out fresh pasta daily with rich sauces and soulful simplicity.

Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Denver

Explore Denver’s most delicious Italian restaurants—from handmade pasta to wood-fired pizza.

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Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$

$$$$

🍝 Italian

Cherry Creek

4.7
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Coperta

Coperta

$

$$$$

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

4.3
Coperta serves refined Southern Italian dishes with an accomplished chef’s touch in a warm, stylish spot featuring a full bar.
Cucina Colore

Cucina Colore

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Cherry Creek

4.3
Cucina Colore offers sleek casual Italian dining with innovative dishes and an extensive wine list in Cherry Creek.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

$

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

4.7
Italian-inspired Postino LoHi delights with bruschetta, wine selection, and rustic-chic vibes featuring a sunny outdoor patio in Denver’s vibrant Highland neighborhood.
Spuntino

Spuntino

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

4.7
Spuntino blends classic Italian dishes and Indian flavors in a cozy, rustic space with standout cocktails and a curated wine list.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

4.7
Upscale Italian hot spot Tavernetta dazzles with open kitchen vibes, a cozy fireplace lounge, and expertly crafted dishes in Denver’s Central neighborhood.
Venice

Venice

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

4.4
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

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4.4
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Venice

$

$$

🍝 Italian

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4.4
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Venice

Venice

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

4.4
The Greenwich

The Greenwich

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

RiNo

4.5
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

4.7
Spuntino

Spuntino

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

4.7
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

$

$$

🍝 Italian

Central Park

4.5
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

$

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

4.7
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Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
Lou's Italian Specialties

Lou's Italian Specialties

$$

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Lou's Italian Specialties serves hearty sandwiches, panini, and salads in a lively neighborhood deli with specialty grocery items.
Spuntino

Spuntino

$$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Spuntino blends classic Italian dishes and Indian flavors in a cozy, rustic space with standout cocktails and a curated wine list.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

$$$$

🍝 Italian

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

$$

🍕 Pizza

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Marco's Coal Fired delivers gourmet Neapolitan and NY-style coal-fired pizzas with a lively bar in a colorful setting near Coors Field.
Postino 9CO

Postino 9CO

$$

🍝 Italian

Hilltop

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Postino 9CO offers a trendy, cozy spot for wine lovers and small plates in an upscale Hale neighborhood setting with a huge patio.
Cucina Colore

Cucina Colore

$$

🍝 Italian

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Cucina Colore offers sleek casual Italian dining with innovative dishes and an extensive wine list in Cherry Creek.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

$$$

🍷 Wine Bar

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.4
Corsica Wine Bar offers upscale small plates and curated wines in a cozy, romantic RiNo setting with attentive service and a trendy vibe.
Dio Mio

Dio Mio

$$

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Dio Mio serves creative pastas and Italian small plates with a modern counter-serve vibe and a full bar in a casual setting.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

$$

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Bar Red

Bar Red

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Bar Red offers cozy brick-walled vibes with Italian entrees, unique drinks, and occasional live music in an upscale casual setting.
Acova

Acova

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.
Sexy Pizza

Sexy Pizza

$

🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Sexy Pizza is a local pizzeria known for creative pies and pasta served in a trendy yet casual environment.
Gusto

Gusto

$$

🍝 Italian

Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.5
Gusto serves fresh Italian dishes with great cocktails and a cozy vibe near Sloan’s Lake, perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
Venice

Venice

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Venice is a white-tablecloth Italian spot crafting gourmet old-world dishes with a romantic, upscale vibe near Union Station.
Postino LoHi

Postino LoHi

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Italian-inspired Postino LoHi delights with bruschetta, wine selection, and rustic-chic vibes featuring a sunny outdoor patio in Denver’s vibrant Highland neighborhood.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.
The Greenwich

The Greenwich

$$$

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.5
The Greenwich delivers upscale Italian dining with wood-fired pizzas, vibrant cocktails, and cozy ambiance in RiNo’s lively setting.
Luca

Luca

$$$$

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Luca serves high-end regional Italian cuisine with fresh handmade pastas and a cozy, rustic vibe in Capitol Hill.
White Pie

White Pie

$$

🍕 Pizza

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.5
White Pie serves oak-fired pizzas with seasonal Italian dishes in a cozy, trendy spot near Central neighborhood.
Carl's Pizza

Carl's Pizza

$$

🍕 Pizza

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Carl's Pizza is a beloved neighborhood spot serving classic Italian pies and hearty pasta in a cozy, no-frills setting in West Highland.
Angelo’s Taverna

Angelo’s Taverna

$$

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Angelo’s Taverna serves casual Italian dishes, fresh oysters, and cocktails in a cozy, lively setting near Speer.
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

Baker

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
Postino Broadway offers a cozy, trendy spot for bruschetta boards, great wines, and cocktails with attentive service in Baker's vibrant scene.
DiFranco's

DiFranco's

$$

🍝 Italian

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
DiFranco's is a quaint locavore cafe with seasonal ingredients and freshly made pastas delivering authentic old-world Italian fare.
Cart Driver Lo-Hi

Cart Driver Lo-Hi

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Unique wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and natural wines create a trendy, cozy dining atmosphere in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood.
Coperta

Coperta

$$$$

🍝 Italian

Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.3
Coperta serves refined Southern Italian dishes with an accomplished chef’s touch in a warm, stylish spot featuring a full bar.
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

$$

🍝 Italian

Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$$$

🍝 Italian

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.