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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Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

Central Park

4.6
Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.
Las Margs

Las Margs

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🌮 Mexican

Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

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🌮 Mexican

North Denver

4.7
La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.2
My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
bartaco

bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Encanto Cocina & Cantina

Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.8
Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.
The PZA

The PZA

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$

Central Park

4.8
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza

Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza

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$$

🍕 Pizza

LoDo

4.6
Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza offers late-night, authentic New York-style slices with a lively bar and rooftop seating, delivering a casual and vibrant urban vibe.

Pasta Lovers Rejoice

These kitchens roll out fresh pasta daily with rich sauces and soulful simplicity.

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bartaco

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🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Wildflower

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Wildflower

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

LoHi

4.7
Water Grill Denver

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Water Grill Denver

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🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.5
Uncle

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Uncle

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🍜 Ramen

Highlands

4.5
Ultreia

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Ultreia

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🥘 Spanish

LoDo

4.4

Italian Date Night Picks

Candlelit ambiance, flowing wine, and unforgettable plates make these perfect for romance.

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LoHi

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.5
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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4.4
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LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5
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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

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🌮 Mexican

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

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🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Looking for cheap eats or a fancy night out? Filter Denver’s best restaurants by price and find the perfect spot for your budget.

Uchi Denver

Uchi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Toro

Toro

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$$$

🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
The Wolf's Tailor

The Wolf's Tailor

$

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

Highlands

4.7
The PZA

The PZA

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$

Central Park

4.8
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

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🍗 BBQ

Highlands

4.6
The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

$

$$

🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
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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.
Cart-Driver RiNo

Cart-Driver RiNo

$$

🍝 Italian

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Intimate spot in Denver’s RiNo offering Southern Italian wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
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.
Tavernetta

Tavernetta

$$$

🍝 Italian

LoDo

🥂 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.
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.