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    3.5 (864 reviews)
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    Manicotti - you won't leave hungry!
    Tommy P.

    It's sort of a trip back to the cheesy red-sauce places in Flyover Country in the Seventies. But done right - this might be just what you want or need. While I can only give the (apparently family-run) DiCicco's three stars as a restaurant experience from my present foodie perspective, I suspect we'll always look at our memories of our meal there fondly. And the service rates an additional star. The food is . . . like that in a cheesy red-sauce place in flyover country in the Seventies. Not like Nonna used to make, not what we cook at home and certainly not like you're going to find at almost any upscale Italian restaurant of the present-day. But, you'll get a LOT of it, and they don't hold back on the cheese. It's like a happy memory of childhood . . . but not a foodie experience of the Twenties. Cocktails are solid - just like Uncle Art used to make in the Seventies (don't tell Mom I had a taste). The service? Couldn't be better - friendly, down-home, hustling. The room? Enormous - cavernous, even. With a hysterical wall-sized projection TV blasting cheesy concert videos from Italy in the Eighties. And full to the brim with happy dressed-up customers wolfing down the eats. Pricing is reasonable - most certainly not inexpensive. Okay, so: Overall: 4 stars Food: 3 Cocktails: 4 Service: 5 Room: 3 Pricing: 3 We only got to experience DiCicco's due to a disastrous clusterfrack trapping us overnight in DEN (grr). Got a room at an airport business hotel and walked over to this non-chain diamond shining on the prairie . . . and the DiCicco's experience simply swept away our traveller exhaustion and grumpiness - a fact that is remarkable and for which we'll always be grateful. It is not the kind of place we usually go, but if you're trapped nearby, I'd heartily encourage you let DiCicco's make it all better.

    Elizabeth H.

    My husband and I have passed this place a thousand times. We finally gave it a try. Move over Olive garden and Carrabba's! DiCicco's has a wonderful chicken Marsala dish, that tasted phenomenal. Everything from the house salad, to the fresh vegetables, chicken and pasta tasted fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was excellent. The dining area was huge with three different levels of floors for seating with various tables sizes. The booths feel very private. There is live music & dancing here three or more times a week. A great place to bring family or friends for a nice Italian dinner.

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    Tim M.

    Absolutely phenomenal service from the warm welcome when we walked in to table service, even the employees that grabbed our plates were friendly.

    4 years and they're still short employees - so don't ask them to split a lunch check - you're on your own.
    Bob S.

    First let me say that this place is expensive! A bowl of minestrone soup is $14.25! A tea bag with hot water is $4.25. The bread is too soft almost mushy including the crust and it is not served with olive oil - which would have been a better approach. The Lasagna was good. The place has a stale odor when you walk in. It is odd that they have had an employee shortage since July 2021 [almost 4 years] so they will not split tips - difficult for lunch groups from work. They add a surcharge for using a credit card - so pay cash if it concerns you - they say that there's a sign posted, but I didn't see one posted. Why is this so difficult to split lunch checks? Our server was very good, but they split tips with all "applicable" employees, so don't think that your money is going to your server. What is applicable? Is the management included? I got the impression that while the servers do care, the owners do not. They're located close to hotels/airport so they likely get a lot of out-of-towners walking from the hotel. This place is pretty, but they could do better with their policies, bread, restaurant odor and reduce prices.

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    Kickin And C.

    Very good food! It's a great former theater-style layout with booths around and authentic Italian music like it's a live show! Don't be fooled by my photo, the fettuccine had PLENTY of sauce!

    Brandie A.

    I came at lunch to save a little money. There were many signs posted at the front that explained that prices were based on cash prices and a small fee would be charged to any credit card purchases. I should've been more prepared with Cash, but it goes quick when you are traveling. I was greeted by either a manager or the owner who was extremely friendly and welcoming as he walked me to my table. The portion was big enough for 2 people and came with delicious salted butter and warm bread. They were equally amazing. I loved the linguine with shrimp, scallops, and white sauce. I ate all my protein and was full before I even tried the pasta. 4 large shrimp, and 5 medium-sized scallops. Great service and atmosphere. The music was beautiful but watching Andrea Bocelli on a large screen in the dining room was a little strange. I would hope it's something they just do when it's quiet during the day because I feel like it would be a distraction if you were on a date for example.

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    Jim T.

    For starters I had the minestrone soup. Very good. For the main I went with the combination Lasagna, Spaghetti (with meatball adder) and Ravioli. The meatballs were delicious and finely ground pork which I like. The ravioli was fantastic. Josh was my server and was prompt, courteous and funny. Tiramisu for dessert was decadent

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    Marina F.

    The food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere. I understand the price the Fettuccine Alfredo, but it could have used more flavor. The Minestrone Soup $4.50 was not included with my meal, and it was a very small cup, maybe 1 1/2 cups? WHAT ASTOUNDED ME WAS THAT THE GARLIC CHEESE BREAD (SEE PHOTO) WAS $17.00!!!! ( Basically almost as much as the Fettuccine Alfredo I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS THAT EXPENSIVE OR I WOULDN'T HAVE. EVEN ORDERED IT. To top it off, I never even got the bread and butter that is supposed to come with your meal. I probably won't be back,

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    chicken parm was amazing and the atmosphere was old school Italian style... we will be back everytime we fly in and out of Denver!

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    Very good authentic Italian out west. Price was fair, service superb! Glad we choose to go to this location

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    Service was great! Everyone was friendly and the timing of each dish was well managed! The atmosphere/ambience was fabulous!

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    Very cool place great ambiance. Food was fantastic. Great service. Would come back again and again

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    Phenomenal service, large portions, and delicious! I have no idea why its rating is so low on Yelp!

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    Can I make Reservations for 6:00 Tonight for 1 person?

    You would need to call the restaurant. I do know they are closed on Mondays.

    Is this place open? Only a few cars in the parking lot, painted sign is heavily faded and paint is peeling off. All of the windows are painted over. If they are still in business, might be a good idea to paint a different color onto the window "panes

    This place is still open. Usually looks empty cause of few cars. Most people I think walk and are local. I only say this because I've gone now several times and looks empty from outside but it gets busy in the inside.

    How far from Gaylord Rockies Resort? Do you take reservations?

    It is about 5-10 minutes away or 5 miles. I would call and ask if you need to make a reservation based on the number of people in your party.

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    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    12.7 mi•Alamo Placita, Southwest
    •$$

    This was our first time here, saw it had great reviews so why not come by and try something new. We…read morewere seated immediately despite it being so packed on a Monday night without reservations. The place is cozy, homey, and welcoming when you walk in. The concept of it being inside a home is very interesting. The food here is amazing especially their Caesar Salad. That salad was so delicious we wanted to order some to go. Now the reason why this place is getting three stars because 1. The service here is horrible! 15-25 minute wait for our server to come back around and check in on us. It wasn't just us either but it was everyone else in the room. Saw a couple that waited about 25 minutes just to be checked up on after being seated. We also never asked for our bill yet and it was given to us without us asking. We wanted to order more food after our entree. Hence why we never got to order our Caesar salad. 2. This one was the most disappointing part of our dinner. We ordered tiramisu for our dessert, once served I noticed a glossy chunky on it, assuming it was maybe crystallized sugar. Wrong. It was a chunk of ice!! The tiramisu WAS STILL FROZEN!! For 12 bucks I can get some better tiramisu at king soopers, Safeway, or any other restaurant honestly. 3. There was an ant in my drink, and we weren't compensated for that. We paid 4 dollars for an ant drink.

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    4.5(979 reviews)
    13.0 mi•Lodo, Northwest
    •$$$

    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.

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    Angelo’s Taverna

    4.4(2k reviews)
    12.7 mi•Alamo Placita, Southwest
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    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!

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    Spuntino

    4.3(542 reviews)
    13.7 mi•Highland, Northwest
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    Wow. Spuntino truly blew me away! Service here is INCREDIBLE. The staff truly know good…read morehospitality. Provided us with great recommendations. All of the dishes were unique, fresh, and delicious. I loved the Indian spices/flavors that came out in these traditional Italian dishes! Cappellini Aglio e Olio: 4/5 Gnocchi: 5/5 Burrata: 4.7/5 Arancini: 4.6/5 Great spot for a date night! Make a reservation ahead of time!

    Have wanted to try Spuntino for a while. Went for a birthday dinner celebration. We were a party of…read morefour with various food allergies, and despite the family-style nature of the offerings, Spuntino was able to accommodate our needs, and we had a great meal. We were seated at the front by the window, which was nice. It did get a little hot in the restaurant as more people arrived, since it has been unusually warm in Denver this season. We split six plates and were stuffed by the time the celebratory dessert arrived. We started with the burrata, which paired well with apple butter and pickled apples. The arancini was a fusion of Indian spiced cauliflower with mint-cilantro yogurt raita. My favorite of the Spuntini dishes was the Granchio--jumbo lump crab served over a crispy potato cake with butternut squash and a perfect 63 ° egg. We split two Primi dishes: their special of the day pasta, and the Cappellini Aglio e Olio. The Cappellini was amazing--a perfect blend of Indian spices, breadcrumbs, and another 63 ° egg. Yum. If you love scallops, the Capesante dish is not to be missed. These were some of the sweetest, perfectly prepared scallops I have had.

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    Panzano

    Panzano

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    12.7 mi•Central Business District, CBD, Northwest
    •$$$

    Is it weird the thing I remember most is the Butterscotch pudding? I don't know if it was that good…read moreand nostalgic, or the other stuff wasn't memorable. At the time, I enjoyed all the food including the Arrabiatta with Ricotta, Short Rib, Calamari, Charcuterri, Burrata, Tiramisu and Butterscotch Pudding (yeah, it deserves another mention). Service was 10 star! The staff taking care of our large party was great with bringing the food, clearing plates, and most importantly, bringing drinks, which were also good. That Carrot/Mezcal drink was a winner, as was the Long Island Iced Tea. After my trip, I even bought the cheapo Snak Pack of butterscotch putting for home, which wasn't the same as the masterpiece here. Still good though, as was the other food here! The only odd part was the trek to the men's room... I thought Ashton Kutcher was going to be in there laughing at me when I finally found it. Because of Punk'd, not because of other reasons to laugh at me in a Men's room.

    I have been wanting to try Panzano out for years now, so I am glad the opportunity presented…read moreitself. Panzano is located inside the Hotel Monaco along 17th in downtown Denver. When you make reservations, and it is highly recommended that you do, there is an option to select a preset theatre menu option- Theatre Prix Fixe for $60 per person or the traditional menu option. The Theatre menu is the way to go for sure. For my first course, I selected the Insalata di Caesar. This is a very large portion of salad so be forewarned but it is also very good, so win-win. For the main course, I opted for the Pollo alla Milanese. Also, a huge plate of food. I was able to make two additional meals from the chicken. The tagliatelle was perfectly cooked and the sauce paired perfectly well with the breaded chicken. Perfetto! For dessert, I had to try the Budino di Caramello. The butterscotch was truly delectable. Our server and the staff at Panzano were amazing and checked in on us frequently. I highly recommend Panzano if you're in the area.

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    Panzano - Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!

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    Quality Italian

    Quality Italian

    4.0(749 reviews)
    11.9 mi•Cherry Creek, Southeast
    •$$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    I went again but this time for dinner. It was only one other friend and myself and we were…read moreunfortunately sat at the corner back end of the restaurant. It wouldn't have been an issue except there was zero ventilation in that spot and it was so hot! I'm not taking this against the establishment as we were more than able to request another table, BUT, they were packed on this Friday evening---rightly so. The food was spectacular! I got the filet mignon, as a recommendation from my friend. Beautifully tender. We also got the brussel sprouts at his behest. The star of that night wwas the octopus though. $16 for this beautiful dish. I'm kicking myself the day after for not listening to my gut and just ordering a second serving. We got the whipped ricotta with Colorado honey and some bread on the side. It was hard not to look at other table's dishes. I'm coming back to try their cacio a pepe. When I went here for brunch, the servers would usually clean our table in between courses. This was not the case last night. I'm, once again, not taking this against this establishment because they reported being understaffed today and had apologized profusely. I would come here again and again.

    $240 after tip for 4 Negroni's and one shared Chicken Parm Pizza. NO appetizers. NO dessert…read more The worst part was being charged $12 for bottled water after I specifically said we wanted tap water. We didn't even drink it. This isn't Disneyland. Don't bring people a $12 bottle they didn't order and quietly add it to the bill. I'm a bartender. A Negroni uses an ounce each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Even using Monkey 47, the ingredient cost is only $3 per drink, yet these were $25 each, plus a 20% tip. That's a 900% increase!!!! 900% An $88 pizza, $25 cocktails, and a forced $12 water is absurd. Restaurants can charge what they want, but customers deserve transparency. This is exactly why people are eating out less.

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    Osteria Marco

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    4.1(2k reviews)
    13.0 mi•Lodo, Northwest
    •$$$

    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 dinner here with another couple who lives in Denver and they made reservations…read more We started off with a Caesar salad which has anchovies which i like and what makes a real Caesar salad. Of course I enjoyed it. My wife had the cast iron lasagna, I had the chicken Parmesan, another had the eggplant Parmesan and Chilean sea bass. My wife lover the lasagna but only could eat half as it was cheesy. My chicken Parmesan was cook perfectly and it was delicious. The other couple loved their food but they been there several times prior so they love their food. Service was great and from the outside it looked small but they seat you downstairs which had a lot of tables. This is another place I would co e back if I was ever back in Denver.

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    Gaetano's

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    13.1 mi•Northwest
    •$$

    Gaetano's sitting at 3.8 is a crime. I've been here over a dozen times, you don't rack up a streak…read morelike that for a mediocre restaurant. Pesto's unreal, steak's unreal, somehow both at once. Ignore anyone camped out in the 1,2,3,4-star section. Those guys are unhappy with everything, one bad breadstick, mad about their refill on diet coke with 5 extra lemons, and they are still 'thinking about it' three weeks later. That's who's dragging this score down. Not the food. I'm on visit thirteen and still going. Get the pesto, get the steak, ignore the guy who's still thinking about it.

    This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Denver, located in the Highlands neighborhood…read more It's old school (originally opened in the 1930s) serving great authentic Italian food with an interesting history. Back in the 1950s & 60s it had a unique connection to organized crime & was known as a hub for mobsters. This is a lively place with a cool vibe playing music from the 50s, 60s & 70s. I especially enjoyed the Motown sound. Lots of windows, both booths & tables were comfy & cushioned. Jack was our server & he was very friendly & attentive. We arrived for Brunch on a Sunday afternoon & the place was busy. We had Cheese Bread with Marinara, Lasagna & Chicken Parmigiana. Our dishes were delicious! The bread was a meal in its self with a really tasty sauce. The lasagna was very good as well but the parmigiana was even better...crispy flavorful chicken. What tied all this together was the scrumptious red sauce used in everything we ate. It was awesome with a spicy kick. This was an amazing meal & I look forward to trying some of their dishes from the dinner menu like the Lobster Ravioli & the Chicken Marsala.

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    Gaetano's - We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.

    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.

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