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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Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

$

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Highlands

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

$

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Baker

4.4
Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.
Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill

$

$$

🍜 Thai

Capitol Hill

4.8
Aloy Thai Eatery serves fast casual, authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual Capitol Hill setting.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

$

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Capitol Hill

4.3
Ace Eat Serve brings Pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and lively ping pong fun in a trendy Central neighborhood spot with a juice bar twist.
The Crypt

The Crypt

$

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

4.6
The Crypt is a vibrant bar with a spooky vibe offering superb cocktails, live music, vegan-friendly dishes, and a unique atmosphere in Central Denver.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

$

$$

🍻 Brewpub

Highlands

4.6
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Le Colonial Denver

Le Colonial Denver

$

$$$

🍲 Vietnamese

Cherry Creek

4.2
Le Colonial Denver offers an elegant Vietnamese dining experience in Cherry Creek with refined flavors, vibrant cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

$

$$$

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

4.5
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
Aloy Modern Thai

Aloy Modern Thai

$

$$

🍜 Thai

LoDo

4.6
Aloy Modern Thai serves contemporary Thai dishes with craft cocktails in a stylish, cozy setting in LoDo.
Flower Child

Flower Child

$

$$

🥗 Health

Cherry Creek

4.5
Flower Child offers fresh, healthy American fare with vegan and gluten-free options in a casual, trendy Cherry Creek setting.

Pasta Lovers Rejoice

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

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duo Restaurant

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duo Restaurant

$

$$$

🍔 American

Highlands

4.5
bartaco

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bartaco

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Yazoo BBQ Company

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Yazoo BBQ Company

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.5
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

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Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$

$$$

🌮 Mexican

Uptown

4.6
Wildflower

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Wildflower

$

$$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

LoHi

4.7
West Saloon & Kitchen

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West Saloon & Kitchen

$

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

4.5

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

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LoHi

Ash'Kara

$

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

$

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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4.5
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

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4.4
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LoHi

Linger

$

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5
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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

$

$$$

🌱 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

$

$$$$

🍣 Sushi

RiNo

4.6
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

$

$$

🍔 American

Downtown

4.4
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

$

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

Downtown

4.3
Toro Food Concepts

Toro Food Concepts

$

$$

🌽 Latin American

Central Park

4.8
Toro

Toro

$

$$$

🌽 Latin American

Cherry Creek

4.4
Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

$

$

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bazille

Bazille

$$

🍔 American

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Bazille offers a cozy, trendy American dining experience inside Cherry Creek Mall with great cocktails and fast service.