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Big Ass Moz Stick
Bri M.

Came in with my mom on a Monday- early evening. We did not have a reservation, but we were early enough to get a table. Love the ambiance- doors open, warm breeze. The interior is super cute too. Food was pretty unique and quite good too! I'm excited as the server shared they are coming out with a new menu soon. We had one Big Ass Moz stick - exceptional. Truly. The olive pasta and the lamb green chili one. Sorry I suck at names- they were uniquely different - hearty, and not bad for the price. I'd go back! Looking forward to seeing the new menu!

Kelly K.

Enjoyed this new spot with some eclectic pasta dishes for a fun date night. Started with a salad and two different pasta dishes and it was a good portion - a little expensive but we didn't leave hungry. I appreciated their play on flavors like the gyro pasta (my favorite) although it was a bit rich. I personally found the pasta a bit undercooked as well but my partner thought it was just right. Either way, it was a quaint spot I'd consider trying again for a nice meal.

Tiffany A.

Yum Yum Yum! I am 75% second generation Italian so I feel like I should be offended by the pastas on this menu but wow the creativity is nuts?! You start by walking in and going to the counter to get your drink order in (I wasn't drinking alcohol so appreciated they had an actual fun N/A menu - the WHAT THE HELLYANTE was unique and tasty), and my husband got the Gucci Gang (gochujang simple - say less?). For dinner, we split the house salad, PEP'S PIZZA LUMACHE (kind of a supreme pizza in pasta form?) and CONGEE RISOTTO (texture was a little iffy for me but the flavor was solid). For the two of us, we got the single size to split everything between the two of us and it was perfect. Our waitress was also super nice (it was her first day flying solo and she did a great job!!). Would totally come back here and try new pastas on the menu.

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Rachel M.

Loving Odie B's doesn't translate to love for this newer venture. Everything was fine - good even. Nothing a standout which just feels a little flat to me. With a limited menu, I expect much more creativity and higher execution level. Gucci Gang (gochujang cocktail) was good but not the most balanced. Decent wine selection. When checking in, they do take your first drink order at the counter before seating you. I could take or leave that in terms of service. The interior design is really clean and warm. The dishware (plates, bowls) is all plastic. I think that is in need of change, even at a pretty moderate price point. I would accept it easily if the food menu was improved. I think it has potential with more development. At this time, I cannot imagine running back here. To be clear, the pricing and portion sizes are good. Our bill was about $140 w/o tip for three single small plates, two single pasta, two cocktails, and two glasses of wine. And I DO have good things to say about what we ate. The broccoli was insanely crispy and also fairly fresh/crunchy, and that's some special kind of technique there. Both salads (Spring Roll and House*get this one) were tasty. The Pizza Lumache was undersold, and I'd vote that dish a definitely order. The handmade pasta was perfectly cooked across the board, though I could live without the Bucatini Primavera which was underwhelming.

Everything stroganoff pasta (single sized)
Danielle C.

We looked online and saw that reservations were booked, so my husband and I took the gamble and stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday hoping we could get in and I'm so happy we did. There was no show of hemming and hawing, just excellent service right off the bat. The hostess takes your drink and app order before you sit down which I think is genius. I order the Love Mai Nonna drink which was described as a Mai Thai meets a cannoli and it was SUPERB. I was afraid of it being too sweet but it was just sweet enough. We also ordered the mozzarella stick which is a must try! We easily could have (and should have shared one). We shared the mingle sized house salad. The pepperoncini was in the dressing, so if you love the flavor of it like we do it was spectacular. If you hate the flavor I would advise you to select a different dressing. The dirty martini pasta was my favorite. 10/10. The everything stroganoff pasta was also good. The sauce had a sweet aftertaste which I personally wasn't as big a fan of but my husband loved. The beef was crisped to perfection which was a delightful surprise. We ordered the pumpkin county cake to go. The waitress told us she doesn't like pumpkin or coconut but LOVES this cake, and I'm thrilled we believed her because I will be thinking of it for weeks to come. Service, vibes, deliciousness, originality- all 10/10.

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Ali W.

Overall, the food is quite weird which is maybe what they are going for but it didn't quite hit for me. Their pastas are unique but not entirely appealing sounding on a menu. The only pasta we were interested in was the dirty martini one which was fine. Pretty much a vodka type sauce with olives and garlic. I liked the noodles type but overall a bit light on flavor. We also got the big ass mozzarella stick which was fine but has a red sauce on the inside. I prefer traditional with just cheese on the inside but overall was good. The salad was way too acidic that I couldn't actually eat it. I actually make a pepperoncini dressing at home so I know I like that kind of thing, but it was very unbalanced - maybe had the juice and vinegar which is way too much acid. Ambience is SUPER cute though. I'd love to come in just for drinks sometime. Service was fine. This is not the restaurant's fault but we tried to pay with Blackbird and it was an awful user experience. I highly recommend you guys moving to InKind as it's way more user friendly than Blackbird

Janet D.

high-energy pasta shop located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver. Opened in late 2024 by Cliff and Cara Blauvelt (the duo behind the popular sandwich shop Odie B's), it's built on a "playful and unpretentious" vibe. The name itself comes from Italian-American slang for "idiots"--a nod to being "idiots about the things they love" (like pasta). * Service Style: They use a hybrid model. You order your first drink or small plate at the counter, then get seated for full table-side service for the rest of your meal. * Portion Sizes: Most dishes come in two sizes: "Single" (personal portion) and "Mingle" (meant for sharing). Boombots Pasta Shop 2647 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO. Sampled: Inner light Jucy pale ale aperol spritz mini martini with pasta water pickles - pickled cauliflower, pickles and peppers charred root veg salad - beets, carrots and red onion on top of rigatoni cheese with rye bread crumbs SMOKED DUCK + GREEN CHILI LUMACHE semolina pasta, smoked cheddar, duck fat breadcrumb, pecorino EVERYTHING SEASONED CAVATELLI STROGANOFF porcini pasta, braised beef, pearl onion agrodolce, pickled mustard seed

Cesar H.

Boombots Pasta comes from the same team behind Odie B's, which immediately had my attention. Located in Sunnyside, this spot is all about fresh, homemade pasta but with a twist. This is not your nonna's pasta. It's playful, unexpected, and definitely doing its own thing. Some dishes landed stronger for me than others, but overall it's creative, fun, and clearly intentional. That said, the real star of the show for me was not the pasta. It was the mozzarella sticks. And I do not say that lightly. They were insanely cheesy, perfectly gooey, and honestly the best mozzarella sticks I've ever had. If you go and don't order them, that's on you. The vibe is casual and fun, and the menu doesn't take itself too seriously, which I appreciate. As they say themselves, "get ready to eat like an idiot" and honestly, that tracks. Definitely worth checking out, especially if you like pasta that's a little different and snacks that steal the spotlight.

Smoked duck & green chili
Jennifer L.

Tidbit!!! The Dirty Martini Bucatini is the anchor of the menu at the spirited sister restaurant of Odie B's. Loved the perfectly chewy ropes of bucatini tangled with crumbled blue cheese, Castelvetrano olives -- and vodka sauce? This should've been a weird disaster, but wound up being our table's favorite dish. Every dish is a commitment to the genuinely unexpected. There was something delightfully more than just salt, pepper and fry behind the eggroll-sized mozarella sticks. Then there was the fig gelato, flanked by warm pear -- and oh my gosh, the apple tart! We had to go back and reread the menu to realize that the caramel really was spicy! This kitchen really finds the funky note in a dish and leans into it. Come ready to share. Every item comes in a "single" and a "mingle" size, which was great for our table of four. We would order 1-2 mingle-sized items, pass them around, and argue about who gets the last forkful. The rough edge is perhaps the service, but this spot is new and finding its rhythm. We found the handoff between counter and floor to be clunky, since it felt like pressure to order in order to be seated, not to order drinks and wait for a table. Maybe this works in a larger space. Maybe they just need to smooth out the flow. Either way, the people are sweet, and the food delicious.

Roasted root vegetable salad with almond ricotta (vegan)
Kristana K.

This is a cute, new outpost hidden next to Odie B's Bodega. It was tough to find because the sigh is sort of hidden and not easy to read from the street. We had a reservation for four and we're greeted at the front desk. We were asked to place our drink orders there while we were standing. They were brought to us before we receded, which was a little strange. I wanted to sit to order my drink. Perhaps this was a way to expedite a part of the meal to get things moving faster. The service from that point was good, but one server was in charge of most all the tables. It was a lot for her! We started off with the root vegetable salad, and I can't recommend it highly enough. It was delicious. The almond ricotta was such a nice touch on top of it. A friend and I shared the stroganoff pasta and the vodka sauce bucatini with blue cheese. The stroganoff pasta was not too our liking. It was very sweet, overly so, however, the beef in it was cooked well and very tender and delicious. We left a lot of pasta because we didn't care for the dish in general. The bucatini was much better to me. The sauce was very rich and good. The pasta is definitely very fresh and homemade. My friends enjoyed their wine and the mingle vs single plates are nice so people can share more in a family style way (smaller than true family style, but shareable) or have their own thing. A bowl of the mingle can feed 3-4 with a salad. Our friend had a birthday and they brought a butter pecan ice cream out that was rich and good, but had a little onion flavor to it. I don't know if it was supposed to or not? I don't think I will probably return after this meal. It was fine, but I wanted to love more than one thing.

Roasted beet salad
Amelia S.

Boombots is a unique restaurant that was perfect for a girls night out! We were a bit early to our 8:15 reservation, but the host greeted us and let us know that we could order drinks and apps at the communal bar while we waited. He took our drink orders right away and brought them out as we were being seated. For apps, the big ass mozz stick is a must. It really is big, and one was plenty to feed three girls. The charred root salad had shaved beets and onions and was unlike anything I've tried before. So delicious! We tried the single sizes of dirty martini bucatini, everything bagel seasoned cavatelli stroganoff, and smoked duck & green chile lumache. For $17, I was impressed with the portions. The green chile lumache was my favorite-- you could describe it as a fancy Mac n cheese.

Sheila P.

Came in with a party of 7 and were seated quickly, which was impressive given that they don't take online reservations for such a big party and don't have a phone number listed. Despite that, they were very accommodating! Service was excellent and fast and our servers were super friendly and attentive. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were absolutely delicious and MASSIVE. We ended up ordering one of each pasta and each dish was better than the last. The risotto and the Dirty Martini Bucatini were the standouts! The only downside was the portion size. For the price point, I would have expected larger servings of pasta. Everything was tasty, but the portions felt pretty small.

Shelby N.

I was so excited when this place opened because I've been hoping to get a good Italian spot in Sunnyside since I moved here and Boombots did not disappoint. The mozzarella sticks were incredible. Every single pasta was amazing--especially the bucatini. Fresh flavors, great seasonings, diverse options, and the service was so great. Love the vibe of the inside of the restaurant. It's a cozy little place but so cute. This is definitely going to be on my top rotating restaurants now. Bring your friends and share!!

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Food was so good! Enjoyed the atmosphere, great service and the best pasta I've had in a long time! I'll be back!

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Didn't care for the Sysco chicken nuggets on the Pizza Lumache. Not exactly "crispy chicken". Mediocre dish at best.

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Love love love this stupid good pasta!! Food, drinks and service was amazing. Can't wait to come back again.

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Super delicious vegetarian options with good portion sizes! The broccolini appetizer is so good and comes with great accompanying sauces.

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1.8 mi•Lodo, Northwest
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Was visiting from out of town and stopped in to have a drink and some food and man a great time was…read morehad!! We will definitely be back on our next trip! A huge shout out to Blake for the outstanding service! The bar was absolutely packed, and Blake was constantly on the move, yet he never missed a beat. Even with the crowd and nonstop demands, he stayed friendly, attentive, and professional the entire time. Our drinks were spot on, service was quick, and somehow Blake managed to make everyone feel welcomed and taken care of. It's rare to find someone who can handle that level of pressure with such a positive attitude and genuine customer service. Thank you, Blake, for going above and beyond and helping make our night so enjoyable. Your hard work definitely did not go unnoticed, and it's employees like you that keep customers coming back! Hope to see you in the near future!!

We had reservations for 8PM on a Saturday night. When we got there, we were quickly taken to our…read moretable where we ordered calamari as appetizers, the carbonara and filet as our main entrees. We also ordered the carne pizza to-go to have back in the hotel. The calamari came out in record speed. We ate it with two types of dip sauces. Then about 40 minutes later our main entree's came. The carbonara was delicious. The noodles was so nice and puffy. The filet was okay. The seasoned sauce elevated the flavors. This location has a nice amount of booth seatings and low ambient to make the space feel more intimate and inviting.

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Osteria Marco - Calamari

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Lou’s Italian Specialties

Lou’s Italian Specialties

4.4(350 reviews)
2.5 mi•Ballpark
•$$

This place reminded me of my childhood in the best possible way. Growing up in a predominantly…read moreItalian town in NJ, (a few miles from NYC), I had lots of wonderful Italian food. Lou's was a cute & cozy deli that made us the most amazing Italian style sandwiches. They also had home made pastas, speciality grocery items & catering. There was limited indoor seating with one table for six, some counter seating & an outdoor patio. We parked on the street. We ordered the Chicken Parm & the Fried Prosciutto BLT Sandwiches online & ate there. Our order was ready right on time & the staff were friendly & fast. The Chicken Parm was delicious - a nicely seasoned chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella & a very flavorful marinara sauce. My favorite was the Fried Prosciutto BLT, it was fantastic. The prosciutto was crispy & was instead of bacon. In addition, there was shredded lettuce, tomato & a great tasting garlic aioli on a toasted Ciabatta Roll. I loved this place - I can't wait to go back!

I can't believe I've been sleeping on Lou's. My house contractor actually told me about it while we…read morewere picking tile the other day. Raved about it. I ordered for pick up but I loved the ambiance inside! The food slaps. I got the chicken cutlet. No peppers, pesto I. The side, add herb aioli (some may call this edit a crime)- it was absolutely fucking fire. The price was right too. I got a pic of the over stacked sammmmmy, the bread was so fresh and the ingredients so fresh. Also had the pastries. I will be back. I came back to say 15 out of 10 rainbow cake!!!!

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Lou’s Italian Specialties - Fresh Mozzarella Sticks

Fresh Mozzarella Sticks

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Dio Mio - House Focaccia w/ Stracciatella

Dio Mio

4.0(451 reviews)
2.3 mi•Ballpark, Five Points, Northwest
•$$

Handmade Fresh Pasta…read more Agnolotti Colorado corn & ricotta, stuffed with a hot corn sauce, fresh cilantro & Cotija cheese Spaghetti Handmade fresh spaghetti Rigatoni Handmade fresh rigatoni Salads Watermelon Salad Fresh seasonal watermelon salad Caesar Salad Service was fabulous. Environment was nice and relaxing.!

We had heard great things about this spot and were excited to stop in for dinner. I thought it was…read morecounter service but they must have just switched it to table service, because they are definitely (hopefully) working through some kinks there. I couldn't believe our experience was at the same restaurant that came so highly recommended to us by others. I'll start with the good: The food was really, really good. We shared bread and the cacio e pepe and rigatoni vodka and everything was really good. Which is why it's so unfortunate that the service and experience as a whole was so terrible. We were told it'd be 40 mins wait for a table, so we left our name. We barely had time to walk down the block before we got the table ready text, which we thought was odd but were pleasantly surprised by. The seating situation is not comfortable for table service. Maybe it works for when it was casual counter service, but if I'm sitting down to order and it's taking more time, I expect to be comfortable. The booths looked so uncomfortable, our table was shoved up against the wall at the back by a huge industrial fan by the door to the back area, and the lighting in the nicer front room was so harsh I'm not sure how anyone was sitting up there comfortably. It would have been fine if we weren't there for nearly 2 hours. We were seated by the hostess and 20 minutes later hadn't even been greeted or brought water. We watched other tables who were seated after us have their orders taken, but nothing for us. There seemed to be only one waiter for all the tables on the one side of the restaurant, and he was in no rush to actually get anything done. Finally I think the hostess noticed our frustrated looks and came and brought water, then she came back to take our order. The food took forever to come out. I think it was around 20 more mins to get the bread, and at least 30 more after that for the pasta. By that point we had gotten so hungry we really weren't hungry anymore, which was a shame because the pasta was really good (made for good leftovers later). Nobody came to check in on us after we received the food, and we didn't talk to anyone again until we flagged down the hostess (who seemingly had taken over as our server?) for boxes and the check. We had wanted to order their peach dessert but decided against it as there was nobody to take our order and we didn't want to be there another half hour plus waiting for it. When the check came, the one waiter for the section (the one who I think was supposed to be taking care of us as he was working literally every other table in the section, but hadn't done a thing so the hostess had to take over) brought the check and it was just weird, there was no sorry for the wait or sorry that your servicing was a bit odd being served by the hostess. We were so glad to be out of there and wished we had done take out or gone somewhere else, it wasted a huge chunk of our Friday night sitting there so uncomfortable just waiting and waiting. I think we'd be willing to give this place another chance based on the food alone, but it doesn't seem our experience was unusual since they've changed to table service based on other reviews I've seen, so they'd need to change something majorly for us to want to do that. I would recommend this place for the food, but the experience kind of ruined my ability to do that at this time.

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Dio Mio - Gluten-free Rigatoni ingredients, red sauce, Parmesan chive

Gluten-free Rigatoni ingredients, red sauce, Parmesan chive

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