We recently moved to the Highlands from LA and checked this spot out after a day hiking and leaf peeping in Breck (and very hungry). 10/10 hit the spot. The service was great, the cocktails and NA selections were great to start. We ordered the insalata, which had a lovely and unique pepperocini vinaigrette, the spicy white pie (Diavolo?) and cacio e pepe. All delicious. The pasta was off menu at the time, but they still made it. It definitely had more of a mac and cheese consistency, but it was delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

Such good Easter brunch!! Came in not realizing they had a special Easter menu and it was delicious read more

Bar Dough - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing, a great neighborhood place or destination place that you get get a solid pizza or great meal off of their extensive menu with great cocktails in a cozy environment. Pizza - I love their Margarita from their brick over. The right amounts of chewy and crispy. I have had at least 10 of these pies and have never been disappointed. Meatballs - on their dinner menu. Tasty and juicy meatballs that are so flavorful and not crazy heavy Arancini - ordered during a meal of heavy appetizers. Really flavorful, so well-spiced Cacio E Pepe - simple dish made so well with the perfectly al dente pasta read more

Bar Dough - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came in here yesterday with a couple friends for brunch. We got seated immediately which was great considering its a holiday weekend. The service was friendly but was slightly subpar. The food was good not great. It left something to be desired. The vibes are good and Overall I'll visit again, probably for a dinner meal. read more

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We went for a girls holiday celebration the food was good. I had a pasta dish and wine the soup was expensive but the rest seemed reasonable. The bar has too many stools the tables feel cramped but the food outweighs what the atmosphere lacks. Still like this place and I the service is attentive read more

The best Italian in Denver! The food & drinks were so delicious. They had gluten free pasta which was amazing. We ordered the asparagus which was also delicious. I ordered a mocktail & loved it while my sisters got cocktails & loved it as well. All of us loved our meals and drinks. We loved the atmosphere of this place with a beautiful small design that reminded me of my time in Italy. The service was okay with it being quick but not the friendliness & inviting as I though it would. Overall, I loved it though & will be back soon! read more

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Ah-MAZING!!! Was in from out of town and met a friend there for dinner. We split the insalata and verde pizza. Both were very tasty and great. Environment is welcoming and friendly. Great service too. Highly recommend. (Though parking can be challenging on the street!) read more

$100 for a great meal for two. What we got: Margherita pizza & mushroom ravioli. Pizza was pretty standard, crust was delicious. Ravioli was so so good and well portioned. Drinks are a little on the pricier end, but we're used to Dallas prices. Environment: We grabbed a seat in front of the kitchen right before rush dinner hour. Very clean and beautiful decor. Service: Didn't get his name, but our waiter was such a cool guy; kind, friendly, knowledgeable, checked in on us just the right amount of times. Side note: pizza chef needs a hell of a raise. Idc how much he's making - he's not making enough. That man puts in work. read more

Bar Dough - Margarita pizza & Mushroom Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Emily was a great bartender! Loved the food , had a pizza and pasta . Loved the vibes and Mark was an amazing server . Love the black and white films playing above the bar and the red leather half booth . read more

This place has become a new favorite, from delicious food to the outstanding service. We came in on a crowded a Saturday night to find two seats at the bar, we were served there by Ramon and James and they made the experience amazing. Starting off with offering a free appetizer for our first visit, then offering tastings of wine to pick the right pairing for the meal and then complementary tasting of their stellar espresso martinis. With this and by being attentive, but relaxing, this was by far the best service we have ever received in downtown Denver. The diavolo pizza was the star, their dough is full of flavor and easily can be eaten without any toppings. The garlic bread comes with marinara to dip, but we also dipped into the cacio e Pepe sauce, once we devoured the fluffy handmade pasta, because it was so creamy and cheesy. Then we were treated with some espresso martinis (creamiest I have ever had!) and finished with some ricotta cheesecake and salted caramel gelato for dinner. read more

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Ordered the pappardelle to be delivered. All of the pastas on their menu are listed as "large" which made me think it would be a portion for two people AT LEAST. Especially for $28. It was enough for one person, but definitely not two, so why say it's a "large"? I think they should change that on the menu, as it was super disappointing. The pasta was more Al dente than it should've been in my opinion, and I love Al dente pasta! The flavor was way too lemony as well. It wasn't a well rounded flavor at all, just too much citrus and unfortunately super lack luster for the price and quality. read more

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Somehow missed the memo Bar Dough does brunch until walking past this weekend. We were some of the first in and had no wait and got a sunny table on the patio outside. The brunch menu is amazing - I'd seriously order any of the menu items with full confidence but settled on a breakfast classic. The eggs benedict was awesome. Fluffy poached eggs with a perfectly gooey center, a soft toasted english muffin, zippy hollandaise and sweet bacon jam underneath. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly crispy and the portion was large. We finished off with some zeppola served with lemon curd and powdered sugar that were demolished within seconds. Super impressed with the menu, food, service and ambiance. read more

Bar Dough - glorious eggs benny - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Every time I come here, I'm faced with a conundrum... the food here is always so good, but my service has never been more than subpar. Tonight was another example and after our last 3 times here, I finally decided to drop a review. We arrived and there was a mix up with our reservation. It happens and they were able to find us a table outside. We were sat and our server came over. She wasn't rude or anything, but very flat. She spent no time telling us about the menu and made us feel rushed. We knew what we wanted for the 3 of us: a pizza, bucatini, and garlic bread. The assumption was that it would all arrive at once so we could all eat together. It did not. First came the pizza... we waited for about 5 minutes hoping the rest the rest of the meal would arrive. About 20 minutes after our pizza, we asked our server about the rest of our meal. She seemed short and told us to basically wait because they were busy, 5 minutes later, our garlic bread arrived. So much for an app... and about 10 minutes after that, our final entree arrived. Yay! 30 minutes between our 2 entrees - the timing was pretty bad! The saving grace is that the bucatini is so yummy! But why not time our entrees together?! This is where I always have such a hard time! The food is good, but service stinks. Our server took our order, but never asked how any of our entrees were or even checked if we needed anything, our water glasses were empty mid meal, I was never asked if I wanted another glass of wine even though I tried to place it in a conspicuous place. There were a few bright spots where our waters were empty for 15 minutes and "another" person finally filled it. Also, for dessert, "another" server cleared our table and took our dessert order with such a positive attitude. "Another" server also came by and he was super friendly. This was immediately squashed when our original server dropped our check concurrent with our dessert. I guess no coffee for me. She also made a point to tell us we can tip more on top of the auto gratuity. Well, I didn't. She was pretty bad and did nothing to make us feel welcome. So, what to say after this... if you like good food, go here! The food is consistent and tasty (the bucatini is my fav - fresh, saucy, and fatty! Mmmm!). But don't expect to have decent service. Again, if this was an anomaly, I would not have dropped a review, but this is our standard experience. Will I return, maybe, but probably not. I travel a lot, so I guess I can always eat at their restaurant at the airport. ‍ read more

The food was so good! We had a meat pizza and Cacio e Pepe. As someone who isn't really into pasta, I was honestly blown away by this dish! Our waitress surprised us with an appetizer also which was so nice and so delicious! The drinks were good as well. I'd definitely come back here for a nicer meal! read more

The skinny: Solid food and atmosphere. Overview: After a crazy craving for wood fired pizza we came here on a weekend in hopes that this place lived up to its hype. I would say overall - its a solid place. We left happy and full - but it didn't have that extra something to put it over the edge to a 5 star for me. The cocktails were delicious. The pizza was solid -- but a little on the burnt side for me. Personally I'm not a big citrus fan and both pizza's we ordered had a bit of zest. I can see how that could appeal to some people - just not my thing. We also ordered a side of potatoes that was my favorite part of my meal. It came with roasted garlic that I couldn't stop munching on. We didn't have a chance to order the pasta - but it looked fresh and delicious. Would I come back: I think there are some better places for wood fired pizza (Marcos) but I'd come back to try their pasta or grab a drink if I was ever in the area. read more

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LOVED this restaurant. The food, drinks, and ambiance were amazing. I really loved what we ordered, and the staff were incredibly friendly. FINOCHIETTA (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Red Onion, Fennel Salumi, Calabrian Chili, Honey) CRUDO (Tuna, Asian Pear, Grapefruit, Fried Caper, Calabrian Chili Vinaigrette) ARUGULA SALAD (Radicchio, Mandarin Orange, Crispy Shallot, 12 Year Balsamic) GARLIC BREAD (Handmade Focaccia, Grana Padano) Olive Cake (olive cake, lemon curds, pear) read more

Bar Dough - DD FINOCCHIETTA - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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It took me almost 5 year but I finally made it to Bar Dough. When we first moved to Denver we walked passed Bar Dough on a busy weekend night and the wait was insane. So sadly we didn't try again until this gloomy Sunday afternoon because a friend lives within walking distance. I am so happy, my mouth is happy, my belly is happy. Everything we had was so delicious. Our service was awesome from the time we walked in until the time we left. They were great in explaining the time difference from brunch to happy hour and let us wait to get items from the happy hour menu. We got the pasta carbonara and the shakshuka (brunch), then we got the pepperoni pizza and garlic bread (happy hour). We all had big eyes when we took a bit of the pasta! I was over the moon that this shakshuka didn't use feta cheese and instead had fontina, the crunchy bread was great but that garlic bread. Oh wow! Get that bread - who cares if it's $3 per slice, just do it. You won't be disappointed if you visit bar dough! And the happy hour menu might be small but so tasty and well priced. We also got surprised with dessert! Never mad when this sweet treat fiend gets dessert. Thanks for introducing me to your ricotta cheesecake with blood orange! read more

Bar Dough - Shakshuka Pasta carbonara - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I have never had a bad meal or overall experience at Bar Dough. Great happy hour and delicious is good! I have been about 5 times now. For happy hour sans for dinner. Everything from meat balls to pizza they just know what they are doing at Bar Dough. I love coming for the happy hour APEROL spritz and small plates. Highly recommend, especially during warm weather as they have a very large patio. read more

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The place is absolutely beautiful. Cozy vibes with delicious foods Pizza is too 5 in the city for sure! Great ambiance lol Drinks were amazing and look forward to having the pasta and other pizzas and food on the menu. Service was amazing as well open kitchen concept can't say enough good things. read more

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Bar Dough, you dog!! This is the foodie experience I have been looking for in Denver. An absolute gem for a date night or if you have guests visiting that you are trying to impress. My party sat at the chef's table where we were able to chat with the executive chef. Walking into their small venue made me feel like I was walking into a NYC restaurant. Every dish is curated by Chef Stefy and has so much flavor and is so unique. I absolutely loved the pesto dish I got and was amazed by how many NA options they had. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the service was great as well. If you're a foodie like me, definitely add this to your list! Only thing is the portion sizes widely vary so I would suggest checking with your server on that. read more

Bar Dough - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Hubs and I hadn't been to Bar Dough in 2.5 years because we don't live near it, but we will not wait that long ever again. We went on a special night that included a 4 course dinner with wine pairing and WOW. It was fantastic! The food was delicious, the guest somm Chris was so fun to talk to about the wines, and our server Charlie was 10/10. They all took such great care of us and we left happy (and full). I highly recommend seeking out one of these special events for a fun date night! read more

Bar Dough - Menu at 4-course wine pairing - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Started with a nice glass of wine some great appetizers. Had some amazing pizza and some of the best baked bread I've ever had and we had some delicious pasta dishes, and topped it all off with this amazing pork dish read more

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It was a little ho hum. We went here for our last night in Denver. I made a reservation through Open Table and it was one of those where they take your credit card to ensure you don't flake out. I think if you end up bailing on your reservation you pay a small fee. Annoying, but I understand it's starting to become the way many restaurants keep people from being flaky. We started with the meatball appetizer. It came as three meatballs, perfect since there was three of us. We each enjoyed a different pasta dish. My friend ordered the cannelloni and was bummed to see it arrive - it was definitely more of an appetizer portion.....but at an entree price! Service was ok - though the staff went back and forth on a few items and whether they were 'in stock' or not. My friend ended up missing out on the ricotta cheesecake because it was no longer available. We sat outside where the noise wasn't as high - I would imagine the inside seating noise would have been overwhelming. Decent food but for the price we weren't overly impressed. read more

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We showed up an hour early and had to aperivito, since dinner doesn't start till 5. However, what we ordered from the limited menu was great. We had the charcuterie plate and a pepperoni pizza! I was a little surprised to see there was no cheese on the charcuterie plate, but after trying everything it didn't need it! read more

Excellent food and ambiance. Felt like I was eating at a little niche place in CDMX. Great olives (I dont even like olives), fresh pasta, pizza, and dessert. My aperol spritz was . Can get crowded. Grab a reservation. read more

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This place never disappoints! We don't go often because of proximity to home but every time we do, it's fantastic. We sat at the bar with Charles as our bartender/server. He knew the intricate details of every dish. To top it off, we didn't even know there was a happy hour! We enjoyed a crisp salad that was simply perfect. the arancini was gooey deliciousness. The cacio pepe: divine. And the roasted carrots- one can't even imagine the flavor profile without trying. paired beautifully with Rosato and Barbera. need I say more? read more

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I hate giving bad reviews. And I would give 1 star but the young lady at the counter was fantastic! She was so so sweet, so she definitely boosted a star. She explained everything to us, made suggestions. Let us know how we could modify, and explained all the desserts! So lovely. However, the food was fine. We got a hot honey pizza and a cheese pizza. It was fine. The hot honey pizza was very salty, it was good but it was almost overwhelming that I couldn't even go back for more. And the cheese one lacked flavor. It was like two extremes in both pizzas. Not my favorite, to be honest. The dessert, though. I got a little celebration cake and it was good! Not sure if it's made in house but I liked it! read more

Just finished a shoot for Westword and Chef Stefy is a rock star to work with! I can't wait to come back and enjoy the cool atmosphere and scrumptious eats! read more

Bar Dough - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of the most disappointing experience I've had in LoHi. The place has a central location and good reviews, and was really busy. The interior looks modern and the food came with nice presentation. However, the flavor and value were really subpar. - Lemon chicken: just your average chicken with a splash of lemon juice on top. However, it was overwhelmingly salty and intolerable after the 2nd bite - Trofie pasta: salty, salty, salty! - mandatory 20% tips: the service was nice and friendly. However, it is really rare to see a mandatory tips of that high percentage. Why? - OVERALL VALUE: Extremely low! For $50 (entree and shared two apps, but no drinks), I was unhappy about the dishes, and forced to pay 20% tips, and got hungry again that night because of the small portions Fine dining should not be just small portion, high price, pretty plates, and a lot of salt. Maybe this place has great pizza (I can't speak to that), but please take it more seriously on the other entrees. Otherwise it's a waste of the central location, and a waste of customers' time and money :( read more

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Food has great flavors, presents well, and tastes authentic. The garlic bread is a must, and the pasta was delicious! Jim was our server and was very attentive and kind. My friend and I had a wonderful experience for a girls' nite out, and definitely recommend. read more

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Great dinner. Outdoor seating was ideal for me. Special roasted carrots was spectacular! read more

Bar Dough - Crostata - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went here for brunch after not being able to get into Fox and Hen. To our surprise, this was one of the best breakfast/brunch spots we've been to in Denver. Eggs Benedict was off the charts and breakfast pizza was great as well. Strongly recommend read more

Fantastic pizza cooked in 1000 degree wood-fired oven. The ambience is also very cool and our server was great. This place has the feel of a neighborhood bar/restaurant and we will definitely return. read more

Do not come here for your birthday. I came and made a reservation noting it was my birthday. The hostess asked if it was my birthday then that was it. They couldn't even put a candle in my dessert... I have never in my life been to a restaurant that has not cared at all about celebrating a special day there... Don't come here for a special day. read more

Such a delicious meal! Everything on the menu sounded delightful but my mom and I decided to share the garlic bread, Caesar salad, and a pizza. I really can't name a standout because they were all so good in there own way! My only knock is though I loved the pizza crust it did have a tough time standing up to the toppings. The staff was attentive, had a great old school Italian restaurant vibe but made hip/modern, and even got us in quickly with a baby on a busy night. I can't wait to go back and try some of their pasta! read more

Just had dinner tonight - two pizzas, the first was the Spicy Scallop and the second was the Salsiccia Nuova. Of the two, we preferred the Salsiccia, but that could just be a personal preference. We both thought the quality and flavor was excellent, some of the best pizza we've had in the 8 years of living in Denver. I'm only bummed that it took this long to try it. Service was fast, friendly and excellent. Overall a lovely restaurant and we'll be back. read more

This place came highly recommended but fell short when it came to the food. The service was great and attentive, not a fan of the automatic gratuity and felt a bit much for this place. The vibe was lively, but a bit too loud with the music and so many people. The white asparagus was good, I like the unique preparation and soft egg with it, but it was five stacks of asparagus, so not sure how you share this with a group. The arancini balls were nothing special in terms of flavor but nicely prepared. The crudo was a hot mess, it looked like a five-year-old plated it, the fish was chunks not the thin slices that it should be and it was drowning in sauce, so you couldn't even taste the fish. The pasta which is daily made was really disappointing. The pappardelle was thick and the sauce was super oily and swimming in fat, it didn't look great and felt heavy. The meat was not tender. I've made this sauce before and it was better. The bucatini was a better pasta, but the sauce felt kinda forgettable and amateurish. This place just didn't feel authentic or creative. read more

I have gone here twice and enjoy myself but not been blown away. However, our server is why I would come back! I did not catch his name but he was just happy to be there, checked on us but not too much and had great recommendations. I don't think the ambiance is anything special but they have a big patio that can fit a lot of people. We got a variety of drinks: espresso martini, typical vodka drink, beers, wine. All were very good and got multiples of some. We got more food but it was gone before I could get pics. Meatballs were so so, but the sauce they were in was delicious. We all put our garlic bread in it as well. Both pastas were great and our waiter helped guide us based off type of food we were wanting. Overall, was pretty solid food and drinks! I would recommend. read more

Bar Dough - P DD PAPPARDELLE - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you're looking for great Italian food with a fun vibe, look no further. All the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. I always take visitors here and everyone has loved it so far. read more

Have come here on several occasions for date nights, and even to experience their "greenhouse" prix fixe during covid-times. All have been a hit! They have excellent pizzas, and do well with their mains as well. The desserts I've had have also been amazing. The photos here were for the prix fixe, which was well worth your time, but in my opinion not as good as the main menu. The most recent visit, we went for a double date with some friends. We split a salad, two pizzas, and a pasta. Everything was rich and delicious! The staff is knowledgeable about their menu & the wine list, friendly, and as speedy as they can be while short-staffed in the post-covid era. read more

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