Was headed to Sauce and Shells on a Monday, they were closed and Angelo's had an hour wait. Miraculously after overhearing the hostess tell one party they would have to check back in 2 hours myself and my partner snagged a spot at the bar and learned about half-priced pasta! I feel fortunate because read other reviews here that said it took 2 months to secure a Monday reservation. I recently decided that I am not going to live a gluten free lifestyle even if my 4th cousin from 23andme suggested that everyone on earth is gluten intolerant and there is a global conspiracy to poison us all with gluten ataxia. Starting with the bread, we were already impressed. The texture was perfect, crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. There was another review that said it's not that great. Not sure what that persons problem is. I didn't know what to order so got the pasta rustica, a little marinara some ricotta. I understand from the other reviews that this is American Italian food but worked for me. My partner enjoyed the steak/Gorgonzola pasta. That was tasty too, I had the leftovers the next day! The limoncello cake, omg so good read more

We made reservations for 5:15pm on a Saturday and were greeted and seated immediately upstairs. Our server came over shortly with water and went over what was not available on the menu and what specials were available that evening. After that bread was brought over so we could dip into the already placed olive oil and vinegar that was on the table prior to sitting. We started with the calamari with was tasty but noticed the breading kept falling off the rings. I kept having to scoop the fallen breading out of the dipping sauce. For entrees, I got the mussels and linguine and my husband got the chicken piccata. Every mussel in my dish had meat in it which was nice but I felt like the overall dish was missing something as it was quite acidic tasting.. maybe some cream? The chicken piccata was pretty good, with mushrooms, artichokes, carrots, broccolini, and capers. My husband doesn't really like mushrooms or artichokes so I had a few bites of those and they were tasty. He said the dish reminded him of "old world piccata" and not the modern dish he was expecting of just chicken, capers, and pasta. But he said he did enjoy it. Service was slow and we did hear the next table have some complaints and their bill was comped. We did wait a bit between each course and for the server to appear for the bill. Overall, Odyssey restaurant was ok. The vibe is very cool as it is a converted home. read more

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Definitely recommend a reservation if dining on a weekend! We came on a Saturday for dinner, and it was quite busy. The restaurant itself is an old home, with dining areas on each of the floors. We tried a few different pasta dishes -linguine and mussels: this dish was great and a HUGE portion. The red seafood sauce had a nice garlic flavor and was well-seasoned. They definitely did not skimp on the seafood in this dish -lobster ravioli: this was decent. The flavor of the tomato cream sauce was great, and the raviolis were well-filled. The dish also came with a whole lobster tail, which was unexpected. However, both the ravioli and the lobster tail were very overcooked, causing mushy pasta and a very rubbery piece of seafood. -penne rustica: probably our least favorite. Again, the portion was generous, but the sauce seemed to be lacking something and fell flat. Our server was great and very friendly, but the food took a very long time to come out. We might return to try other dishes and for the seafood linguine, but there are so many other great options nearby. read more

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We ordered the Sicilian arancini, Carbonara fettuccine, Alfredo fettuccine, and tres leches cake. Everything was delicious. The carbonara had a different flavor from the usual style I've had before, but it was still enjoyable. The Sicilian arancini rice balls were especially amazing and paired perfectly with the sauce. Both pasta dishes were rich and flavorful, and the dessert was an amazing way to finish the meal. The tres leches cake was so tasteful and delicious. Overall, such a satisfying Italian dinner with great flavors all around. read more

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We visited the Odyssey for the first time on Monday and it was great!! First, we were delighted to see that Mondays were half price on all of the pastas! For the quality of pasta and the price, we will definitely be going back again. Our service was top notch and the feel of the restaurant is good. It feels fancy and comfortable. It's a great location for a date night! Definitely a great place to check out! read more

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Tuff to give a negative review but not at all what we expected from this highly rated Italian restaurant. Everything started out good hostess was very nice and we were sat quickly. The ambiance was nice vintage Italian style. Wait staff was punctual and friendly. The major issue for us was the food. Four orders only one was I would say good. We went to start with apps but unfortunately the waiter made us aware calamari and Sicilian arancini unavailable at 7pm. So we skipped to dinner service but apps out at 7 on a Friday night is crazy. The bread service is weak at best again no real effort. I ordered the Shrimp Palmero definitely not a flavor packed as described and just real basic nothing special. My wife ordered the spaghetti with meatball or sausage. This was a disaster basically just a pile of meat sauce very disappointing especially for being a staple. My cousin ordered the staff recommended selection again just a pile of meat sauce no real effort. Last his wife ordered the Penne Rustica now that was delicious best meal on the table. I would say dinner just either just a miss for the night or something was just off in the kitchen. I will say the ladies both ordered Caesar salads those were delicious. We also ordered dessert that was delicious Carrot Cake, Lemon cake and Strawberry cheesecake all fantastic. Final verdict 2star based solely on a very bland and basic dinner. Hope this was a one off. read more

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Loved the atmosphere and the vibes. We had a girls night and to our surprise it was pasta night so yoy get a pasta, a ceaser salad, bread for under $20. The teremesu was the cherry on top.. it did have a maple syrup flavor to it and it was Devine. Austin was our server and he was very attentive and made sure we had a great time. If you have a reservation I would definitely give yourself ample time to find parking as it could be the only difficult thing about coming to dine here. read more

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Was so excited to try Odyssey after hearing about there pasta Monday deals. Had to make a reservation pretty far in advance but well worth it for the food. The pasta was very flavorful and well cooked. The bread was warm when brought to the table and the spices/ oil was delicious. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. Our waiter was not very friendly or warm. We were planning on getting dessert but the waiter brought the check to the table before even asking if we wanted any so we ended up just skipping it all together. But from the dessert platter I saw when we walked in, it looked promising. Where we were seated was right next to the kitchen and it was loud with plates clattering so it was difficult to have a conversation at the table. In the future I would opt to sit outside. read more

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I've always heard about the amazing special they have on Mondays where pastas are $12 and comes with a salad and bread. We had to go try it but be aware, you have to make reservations very far in advance to get this special deal! I booked it about two months in advanced! We got three different types of pastas and of course had tiramisu! Penne Rustica Pasta, Fettuccine Carbonara Pasta, and Bowtie Gorgonzola Pasta. My favorite being the fettuccini carbonara, but all of them were good! The tiramisu is a must though, this has to be one of my favorite tiramisu in Denver so far! The only thing is that I am unsure if I would come here without this Monday deal but am willing to come back and try it! read more

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New to town so had no idea about their Monday specials which was a huge hit with the locals... and why wouldn't it be. The special is basically $11.99 for ANY pasta dish and comes with free bread service and Ceaser salad per person. That is more than a steal!! We got the Baked Manicotti & Pesto Tortellini and both were scrumptious :P We showed up without a reservation on a Monday not expecting a completely packed house but were lucky enough to grab a spot at the right time and with the help of the hostess for a reservation that was later in the night. We went because of the reviews and the food didn't disappoint. In fact, it's an amazing authentic Italian restaurant, special or not. But ya we are definitely coming here on Mondays whenever we crave Italian food... and this time by reserving in advance. The service was a bit slow due to how busy it was that night and ambiance a bit noisy but then what's Italian food without a little bit of chatter. Loved this gem and it's going to be our go-to Italian spot in Denver now. read more

I was looking forward to my visit with my swim teammates here one Wednesday ($8 martini day!). Their food portions were commendableand delicious with a highly attentive and wittily funny waiter, Ezra. Unfortunately, despite notifying the waitstaff of a gluten allergy and ordering the gluten free option for her pasta, my friend was still served the wrong thing. She got sick the next day. The food, the ambiabce and service was great, but The management staff promptly reimbursed my friend the next dat for her meal as an apology which was appreciated. I may reconsider coming back here with friends who have serious intolerences. read more

Got my top three dishes to compare head-to-head this time. Favorite is the gorgonzola - the sauce is the most flavorful. Penne rustica is the most mild flavored with its tomato cream sauce, but it's the only one that comes with meat (sausage and chicken) included; it's also the dish that didn't make me feel super heavy after eating it. The pesto cream sauce was also good, but I would swap out the gnocchi for a different pasta because the gnocchi has a somewhat chewy texture, which I don't prefer with my gnocchi. read more

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Due to the historic significance and this place being around for so many years we've been yearning to knock this place off our list. Aside from the service there was always at least one thing missing with our experience. The garlic bread came out looking heavenly with a perfect shimmer and layer of garlic ooey gooyness glazed over top but it was cold. The Diet Coke was flat after ordering it 3 times in a row.The pasta dishes we ordered (lamb shank ragu, pesto chicken dish and the chicken Alfredo) were all massively lacking in attention to detail, seasoning, and for some reason had pasta cooked at all different levels. The one commonality is that all of the food needed to be warmed up but we were worried it just be nuked for 30 seconds then brought back out so we didn't bother saying anything The reason I'm giving 3 stars and not one is out of respect to the business, the fact that we haven't tried the chocolate cake still sitting in our fridge, the cold yet flavorful garlic bread and the very attentive and friendly service. All of those positives aside if you're an Italian restaurant and can't figure out pasta then maybe it's time for a massive refresh read more

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Went here this evening for dinner and their 1/2 Price Pasta dishes. I ordered the Gorgonzola Sauce on the Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese. They also give you a delicious salad and fabulous bread and a Wonderful sauce. The Gorgonzola Sauce was Outstanding, but the pasta needed to cook a little bit longer. I spoke with my waiter regarding this, but he disagreed with me. I would not recommend that pasta again. My waiter was very accommodating. I will be backs. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce,, salad and bread. - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Old School Italian Restaurant in a beautiful Victorian House on 6th Street. I had heard about this place from foodies so I knew I would be in for a treat. We happened to go on a Monday so we were able to avail their half-off pasta and salad special. Really a great price for huge portions of food. We were running crazy late for our reservation and called and the staff was incredibly nice to accommodate us even though they were so busy. We tried a few pastas. The gnocchi - housemade perfect pillows Capellini Pomodoro - pretty standard with good red sauce Bowtie - pretty standard with good red sauce I am not giving it a 5 only because the amount of garlic on the food overpowers everything. It is the cliche overly-garlic-ed American-Italian joint where I was hoping for more authentic. Incredible staff, beautiful environment and solid pasta. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Capellini - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was sat very quickly and served shortly after. The service is pretty relaxing so I never felt rushed or pushed out. Everyone I've seen that works here is pretty and nice. I might be lucky tho idk I'll have to come back more. This place has my favorite tiramisu in Denver with such a cozy homey feel. This time I was in the way upstairs looking out the window at the rain and the trees dancing. Very easy to hear other people's conversations and I like doing that sometimes. Acoustics are wonderful but also I couldn't hear anyone in the other rooms upstairs. Nomnomnom I love wine and their pastas are flavorful and well portioned. Quality and also I have leftovers if I have an appetizer. I didn't picture the Lobster stuffed mushrooms but they were incredible specifically with the lemon added. Lobster X lemon forever. read more

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At the corner of Pearl and sixth Street you'll see a red and white multi story structure what looks like it could've been a house or that it is possibly still connected to one. This is Odyssey Italian. It's a cute cozy quaint Italian restaurant. It's typically always busy and the food is pretty good as well. I think the Service does help as I've only experienced great service the times that I've been there. The menu is vast for the average Italian restaurant. It seems like there's a good amount to choose from from seafood to chicken to veggie dishes. I think it's a good mix. I went here for a date night and I ordered the penne rustica and I asked for no ricotta or sausage and while it was good, it was not great. The portion size was amazing. However, the pasta itself was a bit overcooked. Our waiter was Austin, and he was extremely delightful and attentive. This is definitely one of the better Italian restaurants on this side of downtown with Luca being a close competitor. Ultimately, this is a great place to chat or go on a date. There is an upstairs where you can sit year-round pretty much and there are heaters and it's covered so it does actually have a decent amount of space if you include that. I will definitely go back as I just think this was a one off because my first time there my food was delicious. Not the best Italian I've had a certainly better than the average. read more

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Delicious and authentic . Great service and atmosphere.definitely recommend this place.

Do you see this picture? Look how huge that portion size is!! The seafood was so fresh and delicious! Decent gluten free options - pasta available but I can't speak to that or potential cross contamination there but the seafood grill was delicious ! Staff was hit or miss. Our waiter was quiet but we saw fun interaction with different waiters at other tables! Fun patio! read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Seafood Mixed Grill Specialty - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I cannot say enough good things about Odyssey! We celebrated my sister's rehearsal dinner here, and everything was top notch. The restaurant staff was kind and prompt, and even provided us with two free bottles of Prosecco for the occasion. The food was INCREDIBLE - my gnocchi was great, and they were gracious enough to let me swap out the pesto sauce for bolognese. The arancini is a show stopper, as well - highly recommend getting some to share for the table. They also brought us out a delicious cannoli for the bride and groom to cap off the evening. It's incredibly well priced for the quality, and I'm looking forward to coming back when I visit Denver. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Gnocchi with bolognese (I asked to change it from the pesto cream sauce it originally came with) - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The pesto was amazing! I feel like good quality pesto is hard to come by and this place was awesome! Cool ambiance and vibe of the restaurant! read more

this place gets extremely busy on monday nights because of the weekly pasta deal, so make sure you create a reservation ahead of time! i wouldn't say there's anything particularly special about the food here (don't get me wrong, everything was delicious), but the atmosphere is great. such a wonderful place for a date or family outing. read more

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Came for the $12 pasta Mondays and did not have the best experience! If you're going for pasta Mondays, a reservation is HIGHLY recommended. They use OpenTable. Let's talk parking.. it's hard. Just plan ahead and know that it's street parking only. You might have to drive a couple blocks away and walk over. When you first walk in, it's like a small house. If you have a large party, I would suggest one person go check in and have everyone stand outside. It got a little crowded when my party of 4 arrived. We didn't want to block the door way but also felt we were in the way no matter where we stood. Seating is a little tight in the main room. We didn't think we were gonna hit our neighbors but definitely hard to take off and put on a jacket if you know what I mean. I made a reservation so we were seated within 5 minutes. Our waiter came over pretty quick with waters. He told us it was pasta Mondays and that all pasta is $12 and it comes with bread and a salad, he said he would give us a couple minutes to look over the menu. At the bottom of the menu is says "all dinner is served with homemade bread ..." since we were there for the pasta deal we were really excited it came with bread too! As we looked over the menu we noticed it was getting full quickly. We noticed our waiter greeting other tables. By now it's been roughly 10 mins and we were all ready to order. We had our menus down on the table. We looked for our waiter and noticed he was still greeting other tables so we just waited and tried to make eye contact when he walked by. Another 5 mins passes and we noticed he took an order for a table that was seated after us, and then he did it again with another table. I tried to make eye contact and said excuse me but he didn't see or hear me. It was when another 5 minutes passed that we all thought he forgot about us. At this point we are pretty hungry. We saw him head to a near by table and waited for him to finish assisting them. We then said excuse me a little louder and gently raised our hands in the air. He noticed us and finally took our orders. At this point it's been 20 minutes since we were seated and we could not wait for our bread and salads. The bread and salad came within 5/10minutes. We were a little shocked that only 2 rolls of bread were on the plate. Keep in mind this was a party of 4 and the menu said "all dinner is served with homemade bread". In our minds we thought that meant everyone got a bread. I flagged down the waiter and asked if we were going to get 2 more rolls of bread. He said no and looked confused. I told him about the menu saying all dinner. We each ordered a dinner so I was just confused. He said no just 2 rolls but I can bring you more. We declined because we didn't know how much he would charge us for 2 more rolls. We looked the price of the salad and it was $5! If they are charging $5 for a small salad we could only guess they would charge another $5 for 2 rolls of bread so that was a little disappointing. Our pastas arrived 15mins later. They were all hot and fresh! We were all so excited to try our sauces! I got the fettuccine carbonara! They make theirs as a cream sauce, mixed with their alfredo sauce. I thought it was good. Very thick and more creamy than a traditional carbonara. Nothing too special. We all ate about half of our dinners so we were very full. When we first arrived we all had the intention of getting a dessert! They even have samples of what they all look like on a tray and bring that around to show you what it looks like! Then they get you a fresh dessert haha. I thought that was so cool! Well.... When our waiter came over he didn't even ask if we wanted dessert or bring the tray over :( he just handed us the bill, said no rush, and asked if we wanted a box for our leftovers. We were really disappointed. Overall it was such a sad experience. I don't know if that waiter was having a bad day or what but it was not the best service :( the food on the other hand was good. It's a place I would go back to on a Monday. I do wonder if they honor the pasta Monday prices for take out orders cause that would be really convenient for living in the area! read more

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This place gets pretty packed. I'm guessing Denver doesn't have much of an Italian or "fine dining" scene given how people treat it. It's okay. Competent reservation and seating practices. Waiter was cool and personable, but it was clearly just a job to him. The atmosphere is a sort of forced quaintness that's continually shattered by a speeding car or loud group of people walking by. Heated outdoor tables and patio, even during fall, which must cost a fortune and isn't really needed - isn't being exposed to the elements exactly why you eat outside anyway? Bread and oil was okay. Salad was great, but very small. The sausage and peppers were delicious. The pasta was not, but was above average. Dessert was good. Parking isn't impossible to find (the restaurant does not have a lot of their own), but expect to pay and walk unless you luck out with nearby street parking. Servers are eager to box your food, which I found unusual. Pasta was half off (and is on every Monday), which I found even more unusual. What in the hell kind of Italian restaurant gives discounts? I'd look into other nearby places before coming back here. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the suffocating amounts of good Italian out East, but I feel like someone could do better than this even in this part of the country. Location: 2* Convenience: 3* Service: 3* Product/quality: 3* Aesthetics: 3* read more

I had some family in town and was recommended to us to try out Odyssey. We made sure to make a reservation and glad we did. We had a great table on the 2nd floor. I loved the building and the old house feeling. There is no parking lot but plenty of space in the neighborhood with just a short walk. Our waiter was terrific at answering questions and making sure we had everything we needed. The bread at the beginning was terrific and the chicken parm was topped with some of the best sauce I've ever had. Don't sleep on the desserts, that cheesecake is out of this world! My girlfriend and I will definitely be back on a date night soon with just the two of us. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love the setting in a classic home, but the small rooms get very loud, unfortunately. The menu was extensive, which we appreciated. The food was good and filling. read more

We visited The Odyssey in Denver for our anniversary and, unfortunately, left feeling underwhelmed. The hostess was absolutely wonderful and even wished us a happy anniversary, which started the evening on a great note. The appetizers were also very good, but the entrees fell flat and didn't live up to expectations. The service was just okay. No one else acknowledged our anniversary, and instead of feeling celebrated, we felt rushed through our meal. At one point, even after I said we weren't finished, our plates were cleared on the second attempt--which caught me off guard. For such a special occasion and as visitors exploring a new city, we were hoping for a memorable experience. Instead, it felt lackluster and a bit disappointing. Perhaps it was just an off night, but based on our visit, we wouldn't recommend it for a special occasion. read more

It's located in a quaint victorian house. They have a couple covered heated patios out front. Nostalgic decor. The "lightly fried" calamari were definitely on the darker side but still tender. One of the best garlic breads I've ever had. They use a balsamic reduction with olive oil for dipping. It's a refreshing change from the classic. We got the lobster ravioli with vodka sauce and the carbonara (with added lobster). Both were amazing. Raviolis were nice & full. Service was friendly and timely. The desert tray looked phenomenal. We picked the white chocolate cake and tres leches. The white chocolate was denser than I expected but super luscious. read more

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Ambience can't be beat when you come here. Stepping into Odyssey is like stepping into a magical fairy cottage in the middle of the woods. It's cozy, dark, heavy. A lot like Italian food. This is one of Denver's most romantic Italian restaurants with down to earth service from friendly staff. read more

Try not to fill up in the bread! Found this place online and figured we would check it out based on all the good reviews. We came on a Friday and you for sure needed a reservation unless you were willing to wait. This place is pretty tiny and was packed. We definitely filled up on the bread but got the caesar salad as an appetizer. It was good but not anything above average. The entrees was where its at. I got the penne bolognese which was phenomenal and only $20. The sauce was thick, flavorful, and homemade which was delicious. The portions were huge as i did not even come close to finishing mine. Overall this place had really good authentic italian food at a great price which is hard to come by these days. Although it's just outside of downtown it is worth the drive! read more

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This was our second time at Odyssey and enjoyed returning! We visited on a cold night and while they had a heated patio available for guests, we chose to sit inside. We were seated quickly and ordered fairly quickly as well since we were familiar with the menu. Our food came out insanely quickly which was pleasantly surprising because we didn't get too full on the bread they serve beforehand. We recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone for a nice meal and we'll definitely return soon! read more

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Food was prepared well and had a nice flavor balance. Delivery arrived close to the estimated time and everything was still warm. Packaging was simple but held up fine. A steady option for a casual order. read more

We came here for their Monday deal. Any pasta from the right section of the menu + a salad entry which is a Caesar salad. I suggest making a reservation 2-3 weeks in advance as they are busy. I called ahead and asked if we came in and put our name down we could get seated and they said they have a very small bar area that is first comes first serve and to come as soon we they open. I put myself on the waitlist for open table and got a notification the day of! I recommend going that route but does not guarantee a spot. We ordered the penne rustica and the calamari for appetizer. The pasta is a big portion and delicious! + the Caesar salad. The calamari was a little chewy but still edible. I'm giving this a 5 start due to the service, even though they were very packed they still made time to greet us and chat. We had a blast getting to know Tyler and his girlfriend (another server). The ambiance is great, you can be seated inside or in their patio, we enjoyed being outside and people watch. Great spot for a date night! read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Penne Rustica Pasta asked for the sauce to be spicy - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

On Mondays, you can get a salad and pasta for $11.95. I didn't have a reservation and was afraid it would be crowded because of this deal. I called ahead to see what the wait was for walk-in and they asked me how far I was. I told them I was about 2 miles away and they said they would have a table ready within 2 miles. When I arrived, my friend and I were seated right away! The only downside is we had to sit outside on the porch so it was a little cold. They have heat lamps but we weren't sitting directly under or next to it. I was still glad to be seated right away without a reservation though. The staff is really nice here. Our server brought us the salad right away without us having to ask because he knew most people would want it as part of the Monday deal. So it was nice having food right away. They also give you bread right away too. The pasta portion was pretty big. It was enough for me to take home as a second meal but you could also finish it in one sitting if you have a big appetite (after eating the salad and bread). Both the alfredo and marinara pasta were good. I ate here on my birthday so we wanted to try the desert menu. Unfortunately they ran out of the tiramisu. The server was nice enough to bring their dessert platter so we could see what they have. My friend and I couldn't decide between chocolate or caramel sauce for the cheesecake so the server suggested getting both sauces on the side. When they brought out the cheesecake, I was happy to see they included a candle with it since it was my birthday. The staff member who brought it to our table told me, "we want you to enjoy your birthday so we won't sing to you," which I thought was funny. Unfortunately, the cheesecake had strawberry sauce on it even though we asked for chocolate and caramel on the side. Our server noticed the cheesecake was wrong and immediately corrected it. The manager also came out to apologize and comped the cheesecake which I thought was nice. My friend LOVED the caramel sauce with cheesecake. So if you're a fan of caramel, I highly recommend getting the caramel sauce. I am a huge chocolate fan but I think the cheesecake was good enough without any sauce. The cheesecake was a great alternative to tiramisu. read more

Cute nostalgic Italian restaurant. Rebecca was our wonderful server. She timed our food service perfectly ...never rushed us. She was very attentive. We had 5 pm reservations & were promptly seated in the upper dining room. We (2) were the only ones seated up there. Unfortunately it was right near the dish washing room and it was so rudely loud. Rebecca suggested they bring down the noise but it was incredibly unbearable. She offered to move us to the main dining room which is quite small with many tables but nice...until it got full. Became very loud. Food was good. Veal should have been pounded to break the grizzle & it would have been much better. It was too chewy. I think if the upper dining room was full the noise from the dishwashing room would have been more bearable. I give it a C. It was ok but won't be going back. read more

The first thing I need to mention is that I found a huge CLUMP OF HAIR inside my risotto balls--not on the side of the plate, but inside the food itself. The clump was about the size of a quarter and had multiple hairs of different lengths and colors. That's a major food safety and cleanliness issue and something no diner should ever experience. When I called the server over, they quickly removed the plate, so I wasn't able to get a photo (something I regret). However, I did take photos of the pasta and tiramisu we were served--both of which looked unappetizing and poorly presented, which I've attached here. The restaurant did comp one dish and offer free desserts, but the food overall was bland, overpriced, and not worth the cost. Service actually became less attentive after we reported the problem, and the manager never came over to apologize or explain what would be done to address the situation. While the restaurant has a cute, intimate layout, our table was placed next to the dishwasher and kitchen, so we had to listen to loud dishes being washed the entire meal. Combined with the hair in my food, this completely ruined the experience. Between the serious cleanliness concerns, poor food quality, bad presentation, and lack of accountability, I will not be returning. If you care about food safety and quality, I would strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant. read more

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The waiter was great as well as the ambiance. We sat outside and it was beautiful. However the food was not that good. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp Ravioli - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing experience and authentic Italian food here! Super cute building, I recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. Joel was our server and he was very attentive. We also managed to meet the infamous Mario, who is listed on Yelp as a dish because he is quite popular there. I got the veal parm, which was delicious! Also recommend the calamari. The lobster stuffed mushrooms were not for me, but were interesting to try. Wrapped up the evening with a free round of limoncello shots. read more

Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Left: Calamari, Right: Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms - Sicilian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food, great atmosphere. Will definitely go back in the future to try other dishes

Gotta be honest here - I am really unimpressed and disappointed. Spent $100 for really mid Italian. Let me start off by saying our waitress was amazing, really liked her and this review does not reflect her service. The sausage and pepper app was good, but I've had better. I prefer a chunky sausage as opposed to this which was finely ground - that's just preference. My boyfriend got the lamb rack and for $40 the amount of meat on the plate was a slap in the face. I've had lamb rack before, never had it come in such a small serving. We were told they were more like lamb lollipops - if that's the case you need to clarify that on the menu. I am not joking when I say he had 3 bites of meat. His meal was essentially vegetables. My pasta was the Penne Rustica. DROWNED in sauce and penne over done and soft. Like eating soup dumplings with every bite. The chicken that it was made with was incredible dry as well. This was all on what was a fairly slow night, so I'm not sure how the food could have been prepared so lackadaisically. Won't be coming back - will stick to what's best at Gaetanos, once again can't try anything new in Denver without being disappointed read more