Denver's Italian roots trace to North Denver's historic Italian neighborhood. Today the scene spans from those heritage spots to innovative LoHi restaurants and beyond.
Denver Favorites
Tavernetta
$$$$ • Union Station
Frasca team's Denver flagship. Outstanding wine and pasta.
Barolo Grill
$$$$ • Cherry Creek
Piedmont-focused with one of Denver's best wine lists.
Osteria Marco
$$$ • Larimer Square
Frank Bonanno's rustic Italian. House-cured everything.
North Denver Classics
Gaetano's
$$ • North Denver
Historic LoHi spot with old-school Italian-American charm.
Carbone's
$$$ • North Denver
Different from the NYC chain—Denver's own Italian legacy.
Potager
$$$ • Capitol Hill
Farm-to-table with Italian influences. Outstanding brunch.
Modern & Trendy
Spuntino
$$$ • LoHi
Small plates Italian in trendy Lower Highlands.
Quality Italian
$$$$ • Cherry Creek
NYC import with steakhouse-Italian concept.
Coperta
$$$ • Cherry Creek
Southern Italian-inspired. Excellent cocktails.
Pro Tip: North Denver's Italian heritage is worth exploring—the neighborhood still has delis and bakeries alongside renovated restaurants.