Just discovered this Wonderful Resturant right near us near Arapahoe and Parker. Went to lunch, not…read moreonly was the service, the owner, and food top notch, but great location as well. We will definitely be coming back for more. HIGHLY recommend.

Lovely evening for Italian food. I like the interior decorations and lights. Fairly empty…read morerestaurant after 6:30 PM and only one server working. A very polite and handsome young man by the name of Patrick seated us and was very attentive without being overbearing. Very nice. I wanted simple spaghetti and meatballs and hubby got lobster ravioli. We split a dinner salad and had the little bread squares dipped into balsamic vinegar and olive oil and herbs. It was very good but my pasta was slightly overcooked. The meatballs were fantastic but the sauce could've used more basil. I'd love to come back and try something else!

I really wanted to like this place because I strive to support local neighborhood businesses…read more Something is way off with their pricing! We paid almost $35 for a jalapeño and sausage pizza. Toppings are between $5-$6. If you get one of their multi-topping signature pizzas it is around $27. That pricing model doesn't make sense. The woman who answered the phone and handled our transaction (6/12) was less than friendly. It would've been nice to have a warmer welcome. Everyone else in the restaurant seemed friendly, but it just takes one bad apple to spoil the barrel. The pizza was good, but not $35 good. We won't be returning.

Time and time again we hit this place up for local fresh yummy pizza and other delights from their…read moremenu. We still stuck with our faves but it looks like they updated their menu since I last glanced at it, and I must get in here again ASAP to try the specials written on the board inside!!

Always love coming here whenever possible!…read more Food is always fantastic and so is the service!!

One of the best things about this restaurant is that it's locally owned, which is becoming harder…read moreand harder to find in the Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree area. The owners are actively involved in the community and consistently give back, especially by supporting local youth organizations and fundraisers. It's always nice to support a business that invests in the community it serves. Beyond that, the food is excellent. The menu offers a great selection of Italian favorites, from delicious pasta dishes to plenty of other options, and everything we've tried has been consistently flavorful and well prepared. They've expanded the restaurant, so there's much more seating than there used to be, and on a beautiful Colorado evening, the patio is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always great. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. This is one of those local restaurants that keeps us coming back, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone looking for great Italian food and outstanding hospitality.

Always a must grab when on this side of town. Best little spot in the city! Food is always…read moredelicious and service is excellent.

Best Italian food I've had in years! Small and cozy…read more... The service was a A+, unusual for a small family owned restaurant. We ordered an Italian Table Wine that was the perfect accompaniment to the delicious meals......AND..... the pizza was amazing! Bustling 'take out' business too for those with families to feed at home....yum.

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I was on a mission to find an Italian place because a friend of mine was coming into town. In the…read moreend, he chose it - and it turned out awesome! It is located in a small strip mall, but that doesn't factor in at all. Once you enter, it is cozy and aesthetically appealing. I think there are sky-lights if I am not mistaken, so lots of natural light even if you are not near the front window. Our server was delightful. My dinner mate asked her if she was from Connecticut and I don't know how he nailed that, but he did. She was good-natured and laughed when they both discovered he and our server's mom went to the same HS in CT - he told her to tell her mom "hello" even though they went about 20 years apart. Sweet, attentive girl. Now, for the food. Honestly, it exceeded my expectations. We ordered calamari and it was perfectly fried. Absolutely perfect. Crunchy, fresh with a spicy aioli drizzled over the top. It came with marinara and lemon, and the combo was delicious. I got the chicken piccata and he got the lobster ravioli. I didn't try his, but he said it was great, and he cleaned the plate. My chicken piccata was delicious. The chicken was moist and juicy, the sauce was chef's kiss with lemon, a perfect touch of capers and artichoke hearts. Yum! It came with mashed potatoes and spinach, and I just could not have been more pleased. I did not get dessert but I tried a bit of his peach budino, and it was also very tasty. A moist bread-like base with peaches on top, caramel and vanilla ice cream. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice (but casual) Italian dinner with lovely ambience and attentive servers.

The food was good! It was not the best I've had. There was a slight sewer smell when you walked…read morein, but I suspect it was just old carpet. We've driven past it for years so decided to try it. When you walk in there are too many home made signs hanging on the door and the front counter. We were not offered soup or salad (it is an additional charge for each). We ordered bruschetta, but it was nothing like I've ever had. Bread was soggy and the tomato's were just sliced with some roughly chopped basil. The pasta was delicious and huge portion sizes. They do need to do some grounds maintenance around the building. It looks pretty run down. We might be back!

Everything was just a tad off, eclectic to the nines but the food left much to be desired…read more upon entering it smelled like sewage. it took over 25 minutes for our server to even take a drink order. The owner had to find us a server because they just ignored us. The service was awful. The food was just not good. Thank god for the huge screen with the rat pack... and celine dion... The crème brûlée was soup like at best and i've never experienced anything like it before. Save your money and go anywhere else.

Our team visited Bettola a few weeks ago and wow! Everything here is just spectacular…read more The food is AMAZING. For apps, we got the blistered brussel sprouts, goat cheese crostinis, and warm olives. Brussel sprouts were my favorite! Entree-wise, we ordered a couple specials, the salmon salad, arrabiata, scallops and chicken parmesan. I had the arrabiata and it was 10/10. Perfect amount of spicy, perfect pasta texture and I loved the pickled pepper drops. We enjoyed every bite of our food, and you can tell a lot of care goes into each dish. The honey cake was absolutely delicious. I am still thinking about it to this day. Special shout out to Shafer and Josh! Such fun and welcoming energy. I'm so glad we found Bettola and would definitely recommend!

Let me start by saying the food was a 4+ stars!…read more We visited Bettola Bistro on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The cozy atmosphere was perfectly pleasant, and the food earned more than four stars. My Chicken Parmesan may have been the best I have ever eaten. However, the service obliterated an otherwise excellent meal. Many reviews describe Bettola as a hidden gem with warm, attentive service. That makes our treatment even harder to understand. I waited tables years ago, so I am extremely lenient with waitstaff. I know how hard they work and what they endure. Do you know how rude and dismissive a waiter must be for me to write a one-star review? VERY. I do not know his name. He appeared to be serving most, perhaps all, of this small restaurant. That is a tremendous workload, and slow service alone would not have upset me. Maybe he was having a terrible day. Maybe he was in pain. I truly do not know. But he seemed friendly with many other customers while treating us with indifference. He was inattentive, and dismissive, and appeared entirely comfortable behaving that way. Why were we treated differently? Was it because we were older? Was it because I am Black? I sincerely hope neither was true, but his conduct left me asking those questions. Whatever you are going through, every guest deserves your best. We were kind and respectful. Even a difficult guest deserves basic dignity because a waiter has no idea what that person may have endured that day, either. Respect must travel in both directions. Always. Our party divided the check. I don't know what my friends left him, but I still left a 25% tip. I did that because I remember the work and because countless waiters give their guests outstanding service every day. The kitchen produced a remarkable meal. The Chicken Parmesan alone could bring me back. But excellent food cannot erase treatment that makes guests feel unwelcome. Bettola deserved better representation. We deserved better treatment. Everyone does. Do your job, treat every guest with dignity and respect, and do your job well, or quit, man.

Came in for lunch with a friend. Waited only a few minutes before we were seated. Our Server,…read moreKayla, was professional, personable, and efficient. We chose the Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Piccata, Caesar Salads. Both were well-prepared, good portion, right temperature and delicious. We paired it with red wine. At the end of the meal, got a Lasagna to go for $10. It is worthwhile to sign up for their Dine Rewards program.

Seriously, $21 for a tiny plate of ravioli and a small salad that just means you have to hunt for…read moresomething else to eat when you get home? And then they serve it cold? Won't be darkening their doorway again.

Walking through the doors of Tavernetta twice in one day isn't excessive; it's a logical response…read moreto exceptional execution. Service near Union Station is a masterclass in attentiveness--sharp, deeply knowledgeable, and warm without pretense. Whether dining at midday or evening, the kitchen doesn't miss. Handcrafted pasta is cooked with absolute precision, and every plate from antipasti to secondi demonstrates rigorous culinary discipline. Backed by a solid, thoughtfully curated wine list spanning classic regions and smaller producers, Tavernetta earns every bit of its reputation. If you go for lunch, plan on staying for dinner.

Tavernetta was very okay despite being highly touted…read more The restaurant is conveniently located in Union Station, so if you're staying nearby, it's a nice, easy walk to get there. It's very hustling and bustling inside with several dining rooms. We were sadly seated in the dungeon space next to the kitchen. We started with the seasonal (I think), squash blossoms. They come 3 to one order and honestly, they were lackluster. It could have stood for more filling. Nothing was particularly special about this starter even though they're apparently quite popular. The best thing we tasted was the pasta al forno which is the seasonal pasta. It came in the form of a lasagna and it was delish. It gave lasagna, but the layers were much more delicate and intentional. Per our waiter's recommendation, we ordered the Maiale pork chop ($42). It came with green tomato, mostarda, and smoked ricotta. It honestly gave me the ick because the pork chop was cooked to a medium. This made the pork more malleable in texture which added to my ick.The flavors weren't flavoring and it was a disappointment because this was our main course. Not blatantly bad, but not to my liking. Service is supposed to be exceptional at Tavernetta, but I found it to be fine. Our waiter, unfortunately, smelled like mildew. It dampened our dining experience a little bit. He was otherwise very kind, but mildew smells are unforgiving.

Angelo's happy hour & martinis are a routine staple! Specifically: chargrilled oysters & Olive…read moreGarden martini. Always a great vibe!

During the trip to Denver, we did our best to try out all types of food. Italian was one of the…read morelast on our "To Eat" list, and I had to rely on Yelp for recommendations. This establishment seems to be more of a local favorite, so we definitely had to give it a shot. Parking sucked. We had to park in a neighborhood, but who am I to complain? We got to see Racoons and their 3 baby's peeking out of the water drainage...but I digress. ha! Upon arriving, there were a lot of people already inside. Fortunately, we were seated right away. There was a decent amount of seating, both indoor and outdoor. The decor had a dive bar / 80's restaurant vibe. The food: Toasted Ravioli - 4.5 / 5 - Worth it. Very crisp outside with delicious cheese inside French Onion Soup - 5 / 5 - I make it a priority to try out the french onion soup whenever it is offered. This ranks VERY HIGH up there when compared to other establishments. Very flavorful. The serving is very large so you might want to make it a priority to eat it all ASAP while it is warm. I eat rather slow so the last few bites did feel a bit of a chore (mainly because my Calzone arrived by then). Calzone 4.5 / 5: So good! Especially for the price point. Their servings are legit on the generous side - I could not for the life of me finish it all after the appetizer + french onion soup. Panna Cotta - 4 / 5 - Very good - It might have been just because I was stuffed that the desert didn't stand out for me as much as it did for the rest of our party. We were all very satisfied with our random visit to this establishment. The service was great despite how busy it was. That actually stood out to me - much appreciated! Yet another spot I will plan to visit when I come back to Denver. Thanks Angelo's!