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.

We came to celebrate our anniversary The food and the staff were wonderful! This is a fantastic…read moreplace and a wonderful time not just for special occasions.

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.

My vodka chicken penne was so good and service was good. Reasonable pricing for the quality.read more

Angelo's happy hour & martinis are a routine staple! Specifically: chargrilled oysters & Olive…read moreGarden martini. Always a great vibe!

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.

Always a must grab when on this side of town. Best little spot in the city! Food is always…read moredelicious and service is excellent.

Best Italian food I've had in years! Small and cozy…read more... The service was a A+, unusual for a small family owned restaurant. We ordered an Italian Table Wine that was the perfect accompaniment to the delicious meals......AND..... the pizza was amazing! Bustling 'take out' business too for those with families to feed at home....yum.

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.

Always love coming here whenever possible!…read more Food is always fantastic and so is the service!!

One of the best things about this restaurant is that it's locally owned, which is becoming harder…read moreand harder to find in the Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree area. The owners are actively involved in the community and consistently give back, especially by supporting local youth organizations and fundraisers. It's always nice to support a business that invests in the community it serves. Beyond that, the food is excellent. The menu offers a great selection of Italian favorites, from delicious pasta dishes to plenty of other options, and everything we've tried has been consistently flavorful and well prepared. They've expanded the restaurant, so there's much more seating than there used to be, and on a beautiful Colorado evening, the patio is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always great. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. This is one of those local restaurants that keeps us coming back, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone looking for great Italian food and outstanding hospitality.

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.

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.

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.