Great old school red sauce family run restaurant. Been serving Wheat Ridge residents for years with a devoted base of customers. Calzones, spaghetti, spumoni, and all the popular old favorites you grew up with. read more

Fanelli's Amici's - Rigatoni with sausage. Love their red sauce. - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Very friendly staff but the wins stop here for me. My father in law is obsessed with this place and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's a nostalgia thing, but this place is like Fazzolos with a black and white checkered table cloth. My salad was just ice berg lettuce with a few pepperoni slices and cheese. I'm wondering if they add water to everything to save money. My blue cheese dressing was just liquid and bland. I also had the 1/2 rigatoni and 1/2 ravioli meal. Asked for 2 meatballs but got 1 sausage and 1 meatball. Meatball was dry and oddly flavored, don't love sausage but it was better than the meatballs. My rigatoni noodles were dry and rubbery and the ravioli tasted like it came from the king soopers frozen section. The pasta sauce was bland and watery as if it was just tomato sauce heated up with some water added. Small menu which isn't bad but I'm shocked there was no meat sauce or anything else other than the Alfredo. My father in law also raved about the Italian dressing, said it was the best he's ever had, and he's right it tastes good, but I can also get the same flavor in a bottle of Newman's Own. At least they don't skimp you on the portions. read more

Fanelli's Amici's - Rubbery pasta and watered down sauce. Cold limp bread. - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Huge disappointment!! This is the third time we wanted to go and it was not open!! Shameful.. I couldn't believe we can have such "bad luck" . First time they had some kind of event going for that evening .. it was mid week, then at the end of July we decided to try again and they were in renovation for 10 days!! Tonight we tried again and they had it closed for a "private wedding " , really ridiculous you should have seen the nerves and anger from the drivers and people trying to eat and get in.. totally terrible and they never EVER have an updated schedule anywhere so people would know not to drive there if they closed ! Now they convinced me it's not worth going , 3 failed attempts because of their fault and they could care less.. besides , I've heard that their food is not great anyway.. read more

Very comfortable family owned pizza and pasta joint. Friendly service and delicious Italian American food. Cozy atmosphere. Entrees come with salad, soup, or garlic bread. The salad has pepperoni and mozzarella on top of iceberg lettuce. It's simple and delicious. Most pasta entrees come with a choice of meat balls or sausage or one of each. Both are great choices. The meatballs are large, nearly 3 inches in diameter. They are dense but their flavor is mild. The sausage has a little spicy kick to them. Their red sauce is thin, well seasoned, and pairs deliciously with everything on their menu. I had the manicotti which was perfect. The ratio of cheese filling to pasta was just right and the baked mozzarella on top got nice and bubbly and browned to make a great chewy crust. Then it was covered in red sauce and meatballs. This is the way manicotti oughta be. The house wine was not bad. Not fine by any means, but accessible and paired well with everything on the menu. They offer a regional pie dubbed a cannoli, which is not the same as the popular dessert of the same name. This savory pie is a hearty meal you can eat with your hands. It's like a small calzone and you can get it with green chili inside too. A must have. This restaurant has been around for ages. My wife's family has been going here for 40+ years. Still reliably delicious after all that time. Go visit for some north Denver Italian American culture. It's a real institution. read more

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I checked out this old school Italian restaurant today. We were behind a rather large group. The host/cashier gave several of them hugs as they entered. I noticed during our visit she would do this with quite a few customers. This told me that they get lots of regulars and the staff has gotten to know about all of North Denver. Reminded me of how the Wishbone is. They don't make places like this anymore. Food portions were huge. Food was great. I don't see how anyone could give this place a bad review or only one star!!! Let me put it this way. This is the kind of food grandma would make for a family dinner where your whole family gets together. Remember those times? It reminds me of my childhood. Real comfort food for real people. Easy 5 stars from me!! read more

Did the Fenelli family sell the restaurant? My family and I have been longtime patrons of Amici's restaurant. Starting when they were on Sheridan and 52nd. We went in for lunch today and I have never experienced such grumpy, unhappy, and rude servers. We waited for 15 minutes and never received water or drinks or the menu. When we asked one of the servers, she said it wasn't her table. It was another lady and could have cared less about our situation. We used to love going there and seeing the older lady that would always get us our water and drinks before we even saw our server. She was not there today all of the servers were people that we had never seen at the restaurant before that is what makes me think that the restaurant has sold. Unfortunately, for Amici's, my family and I made our last trip to Amici's today. read more

The last few times I have gone to this restaurant have been a HUGE disappointment. Amici's should really consider converting to take-out only or counter service, their wait staff is terrible, and I think it must be how they are trained, because they are all the same and most are family members. Server comes up to the table and says "are you ready", takes your order and leaves. No "hello" or introductions. When they bring your food, they say " do you need anything else" and walk away and usually leave the check on the table, and never come back. My last visit, the waitress didn't turn in our order and all we had were our soups and salads when I finally went up to the daughter/owner at the cash register to tell her what happened and she said she would check on it but never came back to our table to give an update or god forbid, apologize for the inconvenience. About 15 minutes later, our server brought the food out and disappeared. I'm sure the women who now run the place (daughters of the original owners) could care less about this review and nothing will change. Several mom and pop italian restaurants like this have closed the last several years, especially on the west-side and this one probably deserves to do the same. read more

Still as great as we remembered. We use to eat at the other locations many years ago near 92nd/N. Wadsworth Blvd. and another near 56th/Sheridan Blvd, and were craving the thick noodle spagetti, meat balls, italian sausage and side salad while visiting the area over the weekend. Still as delicious as we rememeber. Menu selection is good, prices resonable for quantity of food, dine in area nice and staff friendly and attentive. Overall, a great lunch experience with some old friend of ours in the area. read more

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The waitstaff at Amici's is always amazing! I've never had a bad experience with that. I love their spaghetti because the pasta is homemade and its hard to finally that at alot of restraunts. The sauce is usually very tasty but I usually order some extra sauce on the side. The Italian dressing they make is (in my opinion) to die for... and I'd go to eat just the salad and some bread if I had to. It's a dressing recipe, uniquely their own, Im assuming! The calzones are amazing as well and the fabulous dough that everything's wrapped up in is delicious! This is literally the only Italian restraunt my Husband and I frequent. TIP: Save some of that Italian dressing on your salad plate to dip your bread and butter in. Yuuuuum! read more

Have been coming here for ages- since I was 3 or 4. It is always delicious and you can count on being treated like family. I love their homemade spaghetti noodles and meatballs- their side salads are amazing too with homemade ranch! The ambiance is simple but clean, kinda like going to grandmas for an awesome Sunday dinner! read more

I have been coming here for 20 years, it never disappoints. Awesome food, awesome service, and a very cool inside!

A family staple!! Best Italian food you'll ever have! If you want a family night out go to Amicis and request Cathy as your server! She's the sweetest person ever and will take great care of you! Highly recommend! read more

The service and the food is spot on. Got the Italian sausage sandwich with a salad. My wife got the meatball sandwich with minestrone soup. Both were exceptionally good. We'll be back on Wednesday with some friends. read more

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The jumbo pizza is smaller than they advertise. We've had that several times where it comes out the size of a large. Otherwise great food.

My family has been taking me to Fanelli's Amici's since I was a little girl. The staff "sisters" are always so polite. The home made soup and salad dressing are delicious! Also, the pleasant atmosphere always matches the season with nice decorations. read more

Glad we found this local spot - it reminds me of one of my favorite places from back home. The ladies working were quick and efficient. They have a diverse menu with something for everyone. Really great daily specials. The meatballs were really great, super flavorful and juicy! read more

Usually this is one of my top choices to go eat at. Unfortunately sometimes the food just does not taste right, sometimes the noodles in the spaghetti aren't cooked all the way they feel almost chewy and rubber-like. The staff is usually very very nice. There have been a lot of instances I've shown up to Amicis to find out it's closed for reasons that dont seem plausible they close every chance they get. The restaurant itself is a comfortable space. read more

This restaurant has always been a family place and after not being there for a while, we went back and nothing has changed. It is still a wonderful place to go for great food AND great service. They have not wavered from thier family values. The dinner specials are a great value. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

The buttery and crunchy burst of flavors as your front teeth sink slowly into that first bite of garlic bread... Mama Mia! If you're looking for traditional Italian home cooking, this is your place. Large dishes of delicious pasta, a calzone the size of your head and a glass of wine filled to the brim. Sign me up. The service is always top notch. You'll feel like family here. 10/10 read more

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Not as good as it once was. The Alfredo sauce was so broken I'm surprised they bothered to serve it. The service was good though.

Best Italian food around great service coming from an Italian I think I'm a good judge

Look, I'm not going to beat around the bush. My original review from when I first ordered here a few years ago is still up & this has become my go to local pizza place. It's the best place in the Lakewood -Whest Ridge-Edgewater area & that's a hill I'll happily defend. If you want REAL old skool mom & pop pizzeria pizza then this is IT. And the prices? Cheaper than most fast food pizza places. Order here & you'll be happy you did, I promise! read more

Fanelli's Amici's - 18" Deluxe minus green pepper & onion, add extra cheese & meatball. Absolutely incredible! - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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Great dinner portions, and I mean like, take it home so the pets can eat too and there's still leftover portions. But the quality of the pasta and sauces is a bit lacking. (I don't prefer to eat meat, so I will avoid that subject), the service is slow, and the Alfredo sauce is fairly thin. I've never taken a kid to eat, or tried their pizzas, but as generally speaking their prices are ok. The ambience is weird tho, like hugely outdated. read more

Don't let the picture fool you. The Lasagna was delicious. It wasn't $20 worth of deliciousness, but it was good. My wife and her friend have been to lunch here a few times and she says she really likes it. I asked her to bring me a "to go" order. There is a reason the menu shows to add sausage or a meatball which is because the Lasagna alone is all cheese. It did come with some darn good bread! Overall, this place cranks out some pretty awesome Italian food. read more

Fanelli's Amici's - This is what $20 lasagna take out looks like. - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

If you are looking for some good old fashioned, no frills Italian food, this is the place to go. I wish we lived closer because we would eat here more often. One of my favorite things here are the salads because the Italian and ranch dressings alone are worth the trip. The prices are so reasonable do you can bring g the family and not break the bank. If you haven't been here, give it a try. You won't be disappointed read more

This place has been an Italian staple in the Denver Metro area. We have date night here every few months, we are never disappointed in the food or drinks, they make homemade Sangria, which by the way is very tasty! If you're looking for locally owned and authentic food, look no further. read more

I like Amici's, Good Food Good Service. Like it when it was on Federal Like it now on Wadsworth. Never had a bad meal. Over the years have been over a hundred times. read more

Fanelli's Amici's - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

My family loves this place...for me the food isn't to my liking.....the marinara is plain and the noodles, while homemade are doughy. I can think of a half dozen other Italian restaurants in Denver I prefer. The staff here are friendly and make my 83 year old mom feel special and I like that a lot. read more

Omg. I have been a long time customer. My Dad loved it as well! Best pizza ever! Amazing service as well.

The food, as always was wonderful!!! We have been going to this restaurant for about 30 yrs. This review is based on their new take-out boxes for take-home food. They have switched to a new cardboard box and it is a DISASTER!!! I know it is one of the new degradable options, but for the type of food served a Amici's, this does not work. Our last visit, last week, was our first experience with this item. We brought home leftover Lasagna with the meatball and a sausage. Luckily we put the item in a bag because by the time we got home, the box had become soggy and was disintegrating. What a mess!!!! Next time, we will request a foil to line the box and also a bag to carry out the contents. This item need careful review for its usage. Thank you read more

Service was pretty quick we got water and sodas from the drink runner and our server come over shortly after and took our order food came out pretty quickly. I got the stuffed shells because they were the special for the day and personally I was not impressed the food truly tasted like it was frozen and the cheese inside the shells was not even melted. I already have a hard time eating cheese but I usually enjoy stuffed shells the unmelted cheese made it hard to enjoy at all. I was looking forward to the fresh bread that they advertised but we never got any while tables around us did... Probably won't be back read more

Always good food, friendly service, every time. I love the meat balls. My husband loves the chicken parmigiana. read more

I grew up going to the Arvada location, which is now closed, but I will never forget it. It was always so yummy and the plates of pepperonis, crackers, and cheese they would give kids still makes my mouth water when I think about it. I live out of state now, but when I was home visiting I was able to go back to this location and it was as amazing as always! I got a regular salad with ranch, which was bomb. The ranch is amazing! And for my meal, I got a meatball sub with fries. It was so good. I got full and couldn't finish, but it was just as good as leftovers the next day! I'm going back to Colorado for the holidays and I'm ready to go back again, even if I have to drive 40 minutes to get there. The food is always THAT good and the service is definitely great as well. read more

Fanelli's Amici's - Meatball Sub - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

My family has been going here for years! They make the best pizzas (seriously won't eat pizza from anywhere else!) The most incredible house dressing and most delicious pasta dishes! We love amici's read more

I took my friends for lunch. The service was terrible. We had to wait for our drinks. Then we got our meals before our salads. We had to ask for bread. She catered to the big table. No refills... We won't be back again. I complained to cashier... she was like we're busy today. But that's not a excuse for poor service. read more

No matter what I get, I love it! My fav is the Super Cannoli half sausage, half meatball, extra sauce. I like take half home along with the sauce. extra bread, too. The meatball sandwich with green chilies, extra sauce for dipping. Don't forget a salad with their dressing! It's awesome sauce! The fat noodle Spaghetti with that delious sauce, bread & salad can't be beat! Yum! I've been coming here since they were over there, lol. Yum! read more

Been going for years & it's always great. Plenty if parking, friendly staff, always a treat!! read more

Fanelli's Amici's - Fish Calzone (Just kidding no fish) - Italian Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Is amici's permanently closed? We were there yesterday and no signage on building. Just a note on the door saying they were on vacation. Several cars pulled into the parking lot assuming they were open, as their website says they are. No message on their phone either when you call. read more

Wait Staff were friendly and empowered. Restaurant was clean and casual. Needed some minor maintenance here and there. Food was good. I had the spaghetti with red sauce. The sauce had a good tomato flavor but lacked other vegetables. I asked to have vegetables added to the sauce but they did not have any. The rest of our party had standard menu items and all were served hot with good flavor. We went on a Monday night around 5:30pm and had to wait about 30 minutes. read more

I call it five stars because they have always been consistent. Been coming here with my family since I was young. The owners are friendly and the atmosphere is what an Italian family restaurant should be like. They do get busy! Salad dressing is the best! Sauce has that simple home cooked taste. Hard to find that old Denver love. Amici's still has it. read more