Super yummy. The only this is that hey don't have a Pinot nior. Also their squid ink is quite fishy. I'm not a huge fish fan. My parent order it. I got the chicken Parmesan. It was supper yummy but hard to sure. They don't have anything other than butter knives. read more

While I'm giving Dio Mio a "3" rating, I have to start by saying that the food was delicious. The house-made foccacia was heavenly, and each of the pasta dishes were scrumptious and of ample portion size. We (a family of 4) went on a Saturday night, and when we arrived, the place was full. The restaurant is "fast casual" Italian, which I don't think does adequate justice to the caliber of the food. You stand in line to order and are given a number. You need to find your own table, competing with others, which can be a little stressful. Then, once you secure one, you need to wait for it to be cleaned before you can sit down. The restaurant decor is very spare with edison bulbs strung up, metal chairs, and a food channel projected on a bare wall. There was no salt or pepper on the table, and we had to go get some olive oil to go with our bread. Not all of the dishes were served at the same time, making for some grumpy folks. For one appetizer, 3 entrees, 1 cocktail, and 2 cokes, we shelled out $100 (with tip). Had the ambiance and service been better, it would have felt worth it, but at that price, despite the great food, the experience didn't match the cost. read more

food was way too salty for our liking. right from pasta to the bread. expected much more from this place.

Very Loud rap music to eat to inside, along with a very large video of dirt biking...I don't think so for enjoying a nice Italian meal or even enjoying any kind of conversation. If you are in the mood for a late nite sports bar after you have gotten really drunk then go for it (but they close at 10PM). Otherwise, get take out. The food is good along with homemade fresh pasta. read more

Came here for dinner and was very impressed. I heard good things and had to check it out for myself. Amazing food. Fun atmosphere. Can't wait to come back. read more

I really dig this place! Run by the brains and talent behind Lower48 in the past; Chef Alex and Spencer have created an awesome place to get your pasta fix. We were patrons at Lower48 and think Dio Mio takes what the Chefs were doing there with Pasta to a new level. A solid bar, attentive and experienced staff, and some killer good pasta dishes really tie the entire place together. Worth the visit. Much of the menu rotates so it's hard to recommend any specific thing. Just try anything that looks interesting and you won't be disappointed! read more

This was our absolute favorite meal during our vacation to Denver. The staff are amazing and I love how the kitchen is open so the guests can view the cooks preparing the food , it was like watching an artist create a masterpiece! You taste the high quality ingredients in every savory bite. I will definitely be going back next time I am in Denver! read more

Lots to like! Great homemade pasta. Tasty cocktails. Good for a group. Fast and friendly service!

Went here tonight. The stand in line ordering system wasn't my favorite at first, but then I really detested it by the end of the night. After ordering a second course, I waited for over half an hour. I then had to stand in line to ask about the timing of my dish since much of my party was hoping to leave soon. I was informed it was "2 minutes." I then waited another ten minutes. Stood in line for a second inquiry, and was told dish had been served. I informed the cashier it wasn't served to me, to which he responded he didn't deliver the order. I asked him whether I waited over half an hour, checked on the status of the dish only to have it given to someone else. He responded yes, and offered no recourse until I requested the cost of the dish was removed. While this was done, I received no apology. Terrible service, will not be returning. read more

I'm conflicted. Outstanding homemade Pasta. Butter sage sauce was tasty. For me, too heavy on the cream, lacking in the cheese, but non redundant and enjoyable. Marinara sauce was excellent. What doesn't work? Portions are tiny. The menu is an inconsistent mish mash of Asian with Italian with plain oddness. I take my Northern Italian food too seriously to just make it an item in the menu as though it were almost an accident. The only true, Italian item on the menu was the pasta with red sauce or butter sage, which I ordered. Uncomfortable bar stools. Poorly lit. Bad music, reggae and worse, playing. I really want to like this place. They need to decide whether they will go Italian as they definitely could and should, or facsimile more of a Noodles styles place, mustering up peanut Satay, soy, tofu, etc. these 2 themes are so inconsistent, Asian with Italian, that my appetite suffered.The homemade bread was pretty good, but the olive oil was delivered in this tiny plastic bottle with a pinhole at the top. The crust of the bread was much better than the bread itself. It you could somehow divorce the weirdness from the menu and decor, music etc.. and bifurcate the place, address all of these issues, it has a chance of being a 5 star establishment. With only 2 quality Italian venues in Denver, piatti and barolo grill, we are always awaiting somebody to take the lead and address this serious deficit. In closing, when I exited Dio mio, the papa Johns delivery guy walked by me; I actually wanted a slice more than you know. The portions were definitely too paltry. That's my test. read more

I wanted to love this place, I really did, but both the food and the experience were uneven. I'm hoping they will work out their kinks, because there is amazing potential here. Pro: The starters are all excellent (we tried them all). Standouts included the beets, the octopus (wow!), and the fried mozzarella (not a health-food, but a crowd pleaser). Con: There is no table service. We went with a group, and people were constantly having to get up to get more drinks, place orders, and so on. Also, dining without waitstaff completely changes the rhythm of your dinner. You may end up having a much longer (and more awkward) meal than you planned on. Pro: Two of the pastas, the rotolo and the fazzoletti, were excellent. The others were just very average simple pastas you could make using fresh pasta at home (and some were pretty cold by the time they reached us). Con: Our group was charged for 4 items we did not order, which added about $70 to our bill. (The friend who took the cards to the counter to pay did not catch this.) We contacted the restaurant and they adjusted our bill. (But four items...that should not happen!) Again, an issue that could be fixed by having regular waitstaff. I think you can run a fast-casual restaurant without waitstaff, but it is difficult to do drinks, apps, mains, and desserts by ordering at a counter. Also, some dishes are much better than others, and the prep seemed uneven as some of the pastas came out cold. Worth a try, but don't go with a group. read more

Easily a five star restaurant, but I want to finish off the rest of the menu before I get ahead of myself. Had the Romanie Caesar, Charred Broccoli, and the Pappardelle. The Caesar was fantastic, loved the addition of the green apples. Broccoli was great and a huge portion. As far the Pappardelle my only complaint would be that they didn't serve me the Sunday Ragu in a bucket...it was soooooo good. The bread they provide to accompany the pasta is light and airy and is great for soaking up the delicious sauce. Went early on Friday and didn't have trouble getting a table as a party of two Any groups larger than four I'd say come early otherwise seating may be a gamble. read more

GREAT pasta. These people know how to make their pasta. I had the cacio e pepe and it was spot on. My husband tried their gnocchi and it was so good. Their heirloom tomato appetizer was equally delicious. It is kind of expensive here (around $55 for the two of us in a fast casual type of setting) and unfortunately we will not be able to come here regularly. I hope they stick around because there is a lack of any fresh pasta places in the Denver area. I've heard they offer pasta making classes and I'd sign up for one after trying their pasta. read more

Great Italian food! They have both traditional and experimental dishes (I tried the squid ink pasta and the pappardelle). They were both fantastic! The concept is convenient as well. You order at the counter and seating is first come first serve. I am definitely coming back! read more

Wow!!! Pasta is handmade and incredibly delicious! I could not be more impressed with this place. Service is great and they truly know their food! Very reasonable pricing as well for such high quality and large portions. I had Cacio e Pepe which is like fettuccine with sauce but it is so unique in flavor. The owner even gave me a free cannoli when I left. My new favorite restaurant in Denver! read more

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I've been here a hand full of times and keep coming back. They come up with new menus every month or two which I love. Also the menu plays off traditional Italian with non traditional spins. I had the calamari today with the masa batter and tomatillo salsa, it was delicious! Highly recommend. Good eats, good people, good times, also their trivia night is super fun. read more

This may be the most underrated pasta place in Denver! Pasta & bread is handmade and phenomenal. The flavors of dishes are subtle - no overpowering sauces, everything is flavored so you can taste every ingredient and appreciate the homemade pasta. Atmosphere is casual but trendy and cool. Locally owned and you see the owner/chef on most visits. read more

I have been waiting for a place that has easily accessible delicious pasta. This is a new go to for me. Walk up and order your pasta via counter service and enjoy the laid back and hip atmosphere with modern music playing in the background. I had the rotolo and cavatelli, they were both perfectly cooked and both were excellent. I can't wait to explore the menu and make this place a weekly destination. Keep up the great work Dio Mio crew! read more

Great place for a date. It has a San Francisco type feel with ordering at the counter and grabbing your own seat. My girlfriends and I shared the Cacio E Peppe and the pork belly kimchi squid ink pasta. I have to say the pasta was extremely well made, especially with the cacio. Each strand was the perfect thinness and you could curl one whole strand into your fork and I find that bite utterly satisfying. The squid ink with kimchi was an interesting pairing but was still delicious. Will have to come back and trying some non-pasta dishes. read more

Absolutely loved Dio Mio. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We tried several things on the menu and loved all of them. One of the best dinners I've had in Denver lately! Can't wait to try their happy hour. read more

Waited a stupid amount of time for a single entree- close to an hour. A bit pricey when the service is bad. It's too bad- because the food was fresh. read more

I was so excited to eat here, but it was not impressive at all. I booked the Valentine's Day menu for my fiance and me. We were expecting a special night and awesome food, but it honestly felt more like a cafeteria. When we got there, no one said anything to us while we stood in the entry way waiting for our reservation to be checked. While this was mildly irritating, what really ruined the night was how rushed the whole meal was. It was clear that the restaurant was just trying to get everyone in and out as quickly as possible to fit in all the reservations. The first course was brought out as soon as we sat down, and before we were even half way through all of that food, they brought out the second. Same with the third course. It was breakneck speed. I literally could not eat fast enough to keep up, and I'm a fast eater normally. There was just no effort put into the diners' experience. The priority was clearly not making sure that everyone had a special evening. The goal was just to get out large quanities of food as fast as possible so people would leave and the next couple could come in. On top of that, the food was hit and miss for me. The beef tartare was delicious and a couple other of the snacks/starters were yummy, but overall nothing special. Some of the items in the first course were cold when we started eating, so they had obviously been prepared beforehand. The pasta was just fine, but nothing I would return for. I had expected a lot more from their pasta from what people had told me and even the pictures on their Insta, but the pasta tasted mass-produced. I'm sure they decided to be less ambitious since they had taken so many reservations, but that was the wrong call. It was fine- dining prices without any of the attention to detail and outstanding food that you can get for these prices at other restaurants in Denver. I doubt we'll be back. read more

Everything about Dio Mio makes me happy. The concept, the atmosphere, the amazing staff and of course the FOOD! The octopus and potato skewers completely surprised me. It was a recommendation and did not disappoint. The menu is simple and well executed. Dio Mio is on my top 5 restaurants I crave in Denver right now. read more

Great food - the ravioli was out of this world. Very casual, counter service. Highly recommend!

Good pasta with a nice mix of flavor choices. The brussel sprouts are tasty but slightly oily.

Excellent in every way... ambiance, food and service. The menu is very creative but still honest to classic, authentic pasta. The selection of wine and drinks is also extensive. Do not miss this place. read more

Slow Poor service for a place like this. Too much salt. Frantic. Couldn't wait to get out.

After being recommended to several restaurants in the area by our host, we decided to try Dio Mio for its small plate options, location and stellar happy hour selection. We arrived around 4:30 on a Tuesday - the two tops near the window were already taken, so we took seats near the back after being told how the ordering process worked. Easy enough! We ordered the sourdough, broccoli rabe, cacio e pepe, stuffed ravioli and 2 glasses of the sangiovese (very generous pours). First, the sourdough and broccoli rabe came. I am not really a "meat eater" and definitely prefer veggies but WOW. I could have eaten 10 of those sourdoughs. The meat and burrata paired with the little kick from the balsamic glaze were amazing. I also loved the broccoli rabe, though my boyfriend thought it was a bit spicy. Seriously delicious and at the happy hour price you just can't beat it. Then our pasta came and was met with equal excitement. We ended up splitting them because we wanted to try as much of each as we could. The cacio e pepe was perfection, the noodle a bit wide for a fettuccine, but expertly al dente and flavored beautifully. The stuffed ravioli was equally impressive, not overwhelmed by the goat cheese with the basil adding a nice freshness. Finally, of course, we had to try the affogato. Again, delicious and the perfect end to a great meal. All in all, amazing food and a great concept at an even better price. My only issue is the actual layout of the restaurant. With the counter adjacent to the tables at the back, it felt a bit like a cafeteria. Of course it is supposed to be a more casual atmosphere, but it detracted quite a bit from the specialness of the idea and quality of the food. It's so exciting to see a city/neighborhood embracing different kinds of dining, and should we find ourselves in Denver again, we will surely return! read more

Great pasta don't get the cannolis thin fried circular sweet short bread with whipped cream filling, not enough flavor. Get the ravioli or sphagett! And a bottle of the 20 dollar red! Good tunes! And atmosphere! read more

Food was amazing! With two people we got two pasta dishes and the burrata and shared a bottle of wine. I was expecting a fancier place, but it was very very casual, which I liked. You just pick up a menu and can go up to the register to order whenever you want, by opening a tab. It wasn't too crowded, the food came out really fast and I loved all of the dishes, they were very different pasta dishes and had so much great flavor. They also had great music! read more

A different kind of concept with the way you order and they bring out your food and drinks , not very convenient , as if you need another drink you have to go back and stand in line , and at 10 a drinks it's not that great . you can't pay until your done which requires going back and standing in line for another 10 mins just to pay your bill , food was pretty tasty however and drinks were balanced and tasty . Probably won't be back read more

I've been here 3 times since they've opened, always consistent and delicious. The $20 bottles of wine seal the deal

Great, really great food. Some of the best Italian I've had in Colorado. But terrible with communicating whether they are open are not. It feels like every time I try to go here they are closed to the public for some event. I drove 20 minutes tonight to come eat and there was no online indication that they would be closed but when I arrived they were closed for a private event. Very frustrating. Moral of the story is call before you go. Cause they might not actually be open. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. I tried almost all the small plates amongst our large table of people and still couldn't pick a favorite. I'll be going back very soon. read more

I don't leave reviews often but this place was seriously good. I had it a few hours ago and can not stop thinking about it. I've already told 3 people..... and I'm not even a big pasta lover. Can't wait to go back. read more

Dio Mio fills a need in Denver: fresh pasta with plenty of delicious frills at a friendly price. Walking up to the counter to order is odd considering how fine the dining is. It's an interactive experience that you can make your own as a customer. Quick lunch for less than $15? Easy. Sprawling group/family-style meals that last 2 hours? Also easy. We went on a friend's birthday and had bottles of wine and shared every plate we got. The special that day was wonderful puffer fish tails that left us speechless. I'm going to be going back weekly. read more

Delicious. Cool people, good vibes. They seem to put so much thought and love into their food, but make enjoying it easy. Go with a group or quite the appetite cause you'll want to try everything. You can tell there are regulars and folks from the neighborhood who frequent which makes it a space you want to be in. Did I already say delicious? Stoked to see Spencer, Alex + Co crushing it so hard. More Dio Mio in our lives. read more

I am so happy that Dio Mio finally opened as I was a huge fan of the chefs from their former place (Lower48). The ambiance is awesome, concept is great (fast casual) and the food is off the charts. The pasta is made in house daily and the ingredients are fresh and inventive. I live pretty close by to Dio Mio and think it is going to become one of my go to restaurants. Love the addition to the neighborhood! read more

Food is quality! Service is friendly. Just know what you are getting into. When I go to a nice Italian restaurant I expect a calm atmosphere. This was the opposite, it had a bar/club feel, playing loud dancey club music- which made me want to dance not sit down and eat a big bowl of pasta. The result was I didn't eat much there and only drank but the two day left overs that I took home were fabulous! Also, because I asked for sauce (I felt my pasta was too dry/plain for my taste but my boyfriend loved it calling it subtle and rich) they brought us a free cannoli to make sure we were happy with everything. That was not expected but the gesture was greatly appreciated :) will definitely go back! read more

Holy overrated! Four of us prepaid for our food. Three of us got our meals. After 10 minutes, the odd man out walked back to the counter to ask about his entree and the staff had totally forgotten to make it. Then after another 10 minutes, I walked back up and was like, "Hey, we're almost done eating and my friend here hasn't gotten his food yet." Just as I was done uttering that sentence, the cook came out with the pasta and was apologetic. However, they did not comp him his food. It was a sour experience for someone who is in Denver on vacation for his birthday. We felt pretty bad particularly since he had already filled the staff ahead of time. To top it off, this food is overrated. About $50 for pasta for two at a glorified cafeteria? Nah. It should be more like $30. Even if the service had been on point, I don't see myself coming back. Major miss here! Disappointing. Maybe it's decent for carry out. But again. Not worth the price. read more