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    Dio Mio

    4.0 (441 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Soroosh P.

    A little underwhelming, ordering process is chaotic and pasta is ok to good but nothing exceptional. Service is decent and ambiance is just alright for a Michelin recommended spot. Wait times on weekends can run over an hour which really baffles me. Drinks are decent. Not sure if they were understaffed that night but this is the type of restaurant where you would really expect to see table side service not an order at the counter kind of jam. What appears to be slowing them is their Togo DoorDash and Uber orders which feel like the priority. I'd say the most notable thing we had were the corn fritters.

    Spaghetti, rigatoni with fennel sausage, cacio e pepe
    Lauren G.

    Very friendly service, good wine options, shareable menu. Don't sleep on the artichokes!

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    Dedo K.

    Where the Harlem of the West ends is where a completely gentrified neighborhood begins. I am appalled at how bad this subpar Italian restaurant was. The service was bad, prices were high, and the food was deplorable. My friend and I were gonna go to our usual Italian spot, but we chose to come here because it was a new place to me. I completely regretted my choice after eating dinner here. The restaurant was clean and has outdoor seating, benched tables. All food had to be ordered inside at the front reception area. Luckily the guy serving water took our order. We had a side of bread, the butter was good and the bread was the best thing we had. The food took much longer than expected to be made. The food runners forgot our order and let it sit. My friend had the artichokes. She said that the butter was coagulated and too cold to enjoy. We were told it was meant to be served cold. That should not be a cold appetizer. I had the rigatoni and it was dry and plain. My food was lukewarm. The pork sausages must have been undercooked because I became very sick the next day. We also had drinks. My friend had two glasses of the house red on happy hour and I had the Amaro Mojito. The red wine and the Amaro Mojito were decent. I won't be back. There are much better Italian restaurants throughout the metro Denver area. This restaurant is an abomination. Deuces Dio Mio

    Cacio e Pepe
    Kathleen N.

    We came in a little early for happy hour, and I'm glad we did. Knowing it's a Michelin rated restaurant, I came in with a little higher expectation which I may have set the bar a bit too high as there were a few letdowns. The happy hour wine deal is solid, two glasses for $11 is a steal! We ordered three appetizers: the prosciutto toast, the artichoke, and the corn fritters. The prosciutto toast stole the show for me. Honestly, I liked it more than my actual meal and would come back just for that alone. The artichokes were also flavorful and well prepared. The corn fritters were decent but not particularly memorable. For my main, I went with the Cacio e Pepe, and unfortunately, it fell short. It was overly peppery to the point that it overwhelmed the dish, and the texture felt off. It was grainy rather than a creamy texture. It just didn't have that balanced, comforting quality I was hoping for. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this place during happy hour when the prices felt more reasonable. If I had paid full price, I might've left feeling more disappointed.

    Rigatoni (breadcrumbs were packaged separately for to go order)
    Elizabeth M.

    We ordered our food to go on a chilly day and a big ol serving of pasta was just what we needed. I ordered the rigatoni which was delicious- good hint of spice and the sausage was a highlight.y husband ordered cacio pepe and we loved this as well. The handmade pasta is so good. We also loved that the servings were solid for the price point. We will definitely be back!

    Cacio e Pepe
    Emma C.

    A delicious spot worth trying!! I came here with some friends for happy hour, which is an amazing deal that should be taken advantage of if you can! The wine is 2 for 1 and there is an awesome list of items for $7. These dishes were all amazing with not one I wouldn't get again. They were also a lot of food for the price. The standout happy hour for everyone dish was the stracciatella and prosciutto toast, but I loved them all! The artichokes were so unique with the croutons and orange pieces. The $12 pasta is a great deal too, though I could not even eat mine by the time we finished the apps, perfect for lunch the next day though! The staff was all so friendly and helpful even with it being an order at the counter type place. I think there are of course cooler Italian spots if you're looking for ambiance and cocktails but this is an awesome place for a casual dinner that won't break the bank. I imagine I'd frequent this spot if I lived in the neighborhood!

    Radiatori
    Melisa A.

    Dio Mio is an excellent weeknight dinner spot. We stopped in for an early-ish dinner (around 6:30/7pm) on a Tuesday and were able to get seated right away. The restaurant is pretty casual and low-key. You get seated, but order your food and drink at the counter. We opted for the House Focaccia with Stracciatella and each of our own pasta dishes. I got the Radiatori (because I'm in a pisachio moment). It was SO GOOD. The pistachio pesto was perfect and the radiatori was the best vehicle for the sauce. The furikaki was an interesting garnish but added another level of flavor I was not expecting. Overall, it was a sweet dining experience. The host and servers were super nice, especially when we asked for their food and wine recommendations. The restaurant is in the very cool RiNo Arts District area so it's close to a bunch of other places.

    Rigatoni
    Aundya A.

    Dio Mio is great for a weekday dinner with friends. Getting a table was easy considering they don't take reservations, and I felt their service was great despite the fact you order food and drinks at the bar. Loved the specialty cocktails from the bars I tried -- dragonfruit limoncello spritz and blood orange margarita. For food, my friend and I split the arancini, focaccia + prosciutto, and the Rigatoni (fennel sausage, kale, calabrian chile, lemon breadcrumbs). The pricing was great to share all this and 2 drinks each, it came to $52 per person with tax and tip.

    Cesar H.

    This fast-casual spot serves up handmade fresh pasta and fantastic Italian bites. The wine list is a perfect match for the menu, and the team is always so welcoming with excellent service! Their menu changes often, so some of these dishes are no longer available, but here's what I've tried: What I've tried: House Focaccia with house stracciatella, aged balsamic, olive oil Winter Salad: mixed greens, glazed oyster mushrooms, Smith apples, feta (no longer on the menu) Tuna Crudo: bone marrow aioli, pickled brats, tendon puffs (no longer on the menu) Squid Ink Pasta (no longer on the menu) Cacio e Pepe: mafalde, black pepper, pink peppercorn, Parmesan Spaghetti: red sauce, Parmesan, chives Best bites: Every pasta I've had here has been cooked perfectly al dente. The spaghetti's red sauce was packed with flavor, well-seasoned, and just delicious. The squid ink pasta honestly haunts my dreams because it was that good. Even the focaccia which is normally my least favorite bread, was pillowy, well-baked, and the perfect vehicle for their fantastic stracciatella. If you haven't been yet, check them out!

    Stuffed Mezzaluna and Radiatori
    Jacob B.

    Dio Mio is a restaurant with a unique concept of providing high end food in an order at the counter casual experience. The food was clean and quality. However, one pasta stood out by far. The Stuffed Mezzaluna is quite possibly the best pasta I've ever had! It was exquisite! On top of that the staff was very friendly. If I were Dio Mio, I'd keep the Stuffed Mezzaluna on the menu forever.

    Meatballs Appetizer
    Morgan H.

    Wish they served you, you order at the counter. Food was good but unique, every pasta dish had a weird kind of flare. We sat outside it was nice out!

    Rigatoni
    Vidisha S.

    Came for dinner on a Thursday night. No reservations needed for 3 people. Great service. You order at the counter but they serve you at your table. Perfect amount of food for us. Chill vibes, esp if you sit outside. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Highly recommend

    Carrot cake
    Kara H.

    Dio Mio has been on my list for a while, and my birthday was a good excuse to finally go! The counter service style was unique for an Italian restaurant, but didn't seem to be reflected in the price. We did take advantage of the happy hour, with 2 for $11 glasses of house wine and prosciutto and straciatella on the focaccia bread. It only came with two pieces in a serving, my husband and I said we would have each gotten our own serving if we were to come again, it was that good. The house wine wasn't as smooth as I would have wished, I would probably go with a different drink. The rigatoni was a little dry for my preference, but the ravioli made my eyes roll back in my head, the cream sauce was so good. We also got the carrot cake, which was tiny, but had some interesting carmelized carrot flakes and lemon flavored cream. I would probably skip that on my next visit. Overall, it was good, but I have my favorite items that I would stick with.

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