Came in on a Saturday night while visiting the denver area, didn't know what to expect.. did a quick Yelp search for Italian in the area and Parisi came up so figured let's try it. Walked in and there was a long line. Seemed like it was in a pretty busy area and there was a concert down the street. Leaned that it was an order at the counter situation which I wasn't apposed to, sometimes I'd rather that. I got a chicken parm and the pear salad. Salad was okay I could do without (would have opt for a pizza... they looked great) but the chicken parm was great. It was fresh cooked well and tasted good. Service was good too. Attentive all around food came out quick and also get bread on the table to start which is a nice touch. The food was reasonably priced and came out quick. All around a great experience for casual dining and Parisi. read more

Parisi - Insalata Pera Insalate - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I finally tried Parisi after passing by it for years living up in this part of town. I didn't feel the most welcomed by the staff as I had never been there before and didn't know they tell you where to sit... I had a stroller and moved two tables together (there was going to be 3 of us) and was trying to keep the stroller out of the way. I asked a staff member who walked by if it was ok and she said no you need to go stand somewhere "over there" aka pointing to the narrow walkway/stairs near the entry (where I would have very much been in the way constantly moving my baby since I was waiting for awhile for my friends). I moved "over there" where I then indeed needed to keep moving until another staff member came over to ask how many in our party and then asked me and another group to move to the far end of the restaurant near where the open kitchen was. I waited for the rest of my party and then we rolled around the restaurant to get in line again once my party arrived. We also had to track down staff for water and to go boxes where the gentleman glared at us when we asked for both. So 0 stars for the staff as no one was overly pleasant! As for the food and the restaurant itself I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delightful. I ordered the Cri pizza because it reminds me of one I like to order at Mod Pizza (pesto, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, and lots of cheese). It was very tasty as well as their bread they bring out to the table. I also got to sample a bit of their burrata cheese as one of my friends ordered the mozzarella tasting board. So overall I think Parisi could be a 4-5 star spot, however the staff need to step it up on the welcoming side for that to happen! read more

Great food, very little wait, and good service. This place is a machine, we arrived at the busiest time on a Saturday night, and they have a clever method of funneling all orders through an order line and then assigning tables as you pay, and then wait for your food. In doing so, you never get one assigned server, so you inherently sacrifice some service, but it moves the line quickly with virtually no wait to be be seated. The food came out quick and was delicious. We had several different styles of pasta, gnocchi, kids meals, gelato, and house Chianti wine, all amazing. We even had a mixup on our order, and the owner personally explained and apologized as well as sent us home with extra meal. I am so pleased with this restaurant, I'll be back. As a follow up, it's been 10 years since my last visit, some things have changed, paninis aren't allowed after 4. Also kids meals do not come with juice and milk as the menu says due to covid, you have to pay $2 for them (only downside and disagreement of our experience). I come from a long line of Italians and avoid Italian restaurants because we are so picky, and this is my favorite restaurant in the city, check it out! read more

Excellent food great service fun atmosphere - this is our fav restaurant! They are always fast but you don't feel rushed - love the sweets too read more

Still one of the best Italian Restaurants. It is fast causal and I'm bummed you can't make reservations. If hope they eventually get enough help back to re-open the basement (Firenze a Tavola). So you order at the counter and then everything is brought to you. As someone who lived in Rome for several years, I like both authentic as well as "americano" style Italian food. Both are good, but I'm pretty aware of the difference. This place serves as authentic as you'll find in the area. Both the quality and selection of food available is really good and their Boscaiola is my favorite in town. Definitely a recommend! read more

Excellent food, great pricing, and the service is spectacular. We often order to go food to serve to guests at our home, that way we can skip the line ! Pear salad and gelato round out any menu item(s) . read more

Best Italian Food in Denver! Everything I've tried at this restaurant is very flavorful. I crave the mushroom funghi dish almost monthly The gelato and cookies here are always fresh. I always indulge in the apricot or plum roll up pastry cookies. There is a huge variety of gelato flavors and cannolis. I love the ordering process as well. You walk in, grab a menu and order. They assign you a number and you sit down. The service is exquisite and fast! read more

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Pasta cravings satisfied! I've been here a few times, and I always leave quite jolly. They have tons of different types of pastas and other Italian dishes including some gelato that we were seated right next to. (We managed to successfully avoid our temptation, but maybe we will come back in the future to give into gelato temptation) I've tried the carbonara pasta and pesto pasta. Both are pretty tasty! Will come back to try another of their many dishes next time. read more

Parisi - Creamy pesto - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This used to be my absolute favorite restaurant. I still like it. But so many of the changes just make me sad. I used to be able to order penne Gorgonzola without nuts. Evidently that is now not allowed. There is something different about the pizza but I can't figure out what it is. The crust is thicker, there is less sauce. Hard to put my finger on. Maybe my biggest issue is the drinks. Nobody ever asks if you want a refill. Like ever. It drives my boyfriend and I crazy. I love my diet pop. Maybe I just need to buy one and then bring a bottle to refill it myself. Even water is hard to get refilled! My boyfriend loves the food. He's a meat eater and just loves his meal every time. That's why we keep coming back. read more

Parisi - Pizzas - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We ate here on a Saturday afternoon. BF had an Italian sausage sandwich, vegetable soup, and Caesar salad. I had spaghetti bolognese. Everything was delicious! The portions are very generous. We shared the salad and couldn't finish it! He barely finished his sandwich and I took half of my pasta home. Every dish is fresh and prepared as ordered. I highly recommend this restaurant. The service is very good. And it's a beautiful restaurant. Bon appetito!! read more

I love going here! So far each time gone, we've been happy with our food .. very fresh..

Consistently good food. I especially love their angel hair and the the eggplant Parmesan. The dark chocolate almond gelato is fantastic! Yummy bread. I prefer when they serve it to you hot. It's not always. Nice atmosphere with plenty of seating. It gets busy at peak times so plan accordingly. read more

I've driven by Parisi more times than I care to admit. Haha. I've never been before last week. My friend wanted to meet for dinner and was craving pasta so I was like perfect. It's the perfect area for us to meet up. It's like 10 minutes from both our places. Anyways, I digress. We arrived and we ordered from the counter. I got the lasagna and I can't remember wha tiny friend got but something with pesto and she got two meatballs on the side. They told us our table number and our drinks were waiting for us. Talk about quick service or maybe we were talking and weren't keeping track of time. But I felt like we got our food fairly quickly. Everything was soooo good. And with covid, I felt really safe dining in. We weren't really close to others so it felt like a safe distance. Anyways, when we finished our meals we knew we had to end it with gelato. I was really tempted to get a cannoli but I was so stuffed and really wanted Spinoni gelato. It was sooooo good!! Haha. I know I said everything is good. But I will definitely be back to try some of the other pastas and desserts! read more

The food and service is consistently on point. Never a disappointment. One of those places you look forward to going back to as you walk out the door. Yup. read more

This place was an amazing find! We had a margherita pizza, a pork belly and mushroom pizza, a caesars salad, and the meatballs appetizers, plus some ice cream. The flavors were just out of this world. Our bartender was a great advisor. White wine on tap was wonderful. Unfortunately the restaurant is laid out in an impossibly clumsy and confusing way where dozens of customers have to wait around for the few limited tables to open up; a very sad arrangement. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar but otherwise we would have been SOL. We hope they can expand their dining area and take advantage of the vast wealth opportunity they could have! read more

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Not a very homey environment and doesn't add enough sauce to their pastas, when I take leftovers home I expect them to warm up nicely but instead it's dry because there's barely any sauce in it read more

I can always appreciate when the owner comes through to correct a bad situation. She did and thank you! My next visit from yesterday was very good. The food this time was exceptional as well as the service! I still have a few caveats for them. Definitely review the menu BEFORE you arrive. It is large and with the walk up and order method, you may be overwhelmed and feel a tad pressured with people behind you. Also, no pasta comes with any dish. You do get two sides, but pasta isn't one of them. I ordered the kids pasta to accompany my chicken dish. I will say for the quality of the food you do get a good value for the money. Lastly, no substitutes and anything on the side will be an extra charge. If you can get around this, you will love it here. The place got crowded right from opening and judging by the many guests arriving others love the food and atmosphere here. They are worth multiple trips. read more

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Food is good , but service is very poor. We go there often for dinner and lunch. The last two time for lunch they deliver the food and then forget you. I had to get refills of water twice myself and then get boxes for leftovers. Price for food is the same for lunch and dinner but no service at lunch. I would recommend Hops and Pie for better service and GREAT food read more

We truly enjoy this small Italian stop in North Denver. Their pizzas are excellent as are the other dishes we have tried, and I love the salad. They also have a very nice bar and a kind stuff. read more

They're back! They used to be good, then lost their way, and now Parisi is back. Their pizzas, and brick chicken, and sandwiches, and pastas are just what's needed if you're in the mood. Doesn't take too long. 1st come 1st serve seating. Order at counter, find table, enjoy. read more

Longtime Parisi enthusiasts like me have been waiting for the re-opening of the downstairs trattoria, formerly known as Firenze a Tavola, for quite some time. It's now called Parisi Sotto, and if the soft opening of their Christmas and New Year's events are any indication, it's back with a flourish. We went for the New Year's Eve prix fixe menu, and it was so good to be back and eat their fantastic food. They offered a choice of one of five primi, then one of six main entrees, and then one of four desserts to top off the evening. Everything we had was of the high quality that we've enjoyed at Parisi over the years, regardless of whether we dined upstairs in the main casual dining area or in the lower level's special occasion space. While it's not yet clear what the standard menu of Parisi Sotto will look like when they fully re-open, the dishes they put out for the special menu showed that they will still be just as good as before, if not better. I'm very much looking forward to my next visit, and I hope there are more special events hosted here in the future as well. It's so great to be here again! read more

I enjoy it all. The food is great, my kids love it, it doesn't break the bank, and we get dessert after. That and it's in a lovely neighborhood. read more

This is my favorite pasta place in Denver. We come here at least once a month to eat. My favorite is getting takeout then perusing the dessert display. Always busy on the weekends, not unusual to see a line out the door. My recommendation is to get takeout then drive to a local park for a little park picnic. read more

The atmosphere of the restaurant is inviting and the staff is generally quite friendly. The consistency of the quality of food has been sacrificed in the name of speed & convenience. I've had great dishes on some nights & abhorrent dishes on others (broken sauces, microwave meatballs). If you're looking to socialize over appetizers and cocktails with friends, great. If you're looking for consistently delicious Italian food, perhaps not. read more

We saw the 25th Anniversary special in The Denver NorthStar, and decided to "show off" Parisi to our daughter- in- law's Mom, who was visiting from The Bay area. While we weren't able to substitute the dishes we wanted, the items we chose were wonderful. (She said the clams, in red sauce, were the best she's ever tasted!) The service was outstanding, and ambience lively. Returning this Friday, for a potential client lunch meeting.... read more

Wondeful and definite more authentic taste than many other italian (american) restaurants I have gone to. Delicious fire wood oven pizza, coccoli, pesto gnocchi and carbonara. Wonderful gelato options and honestly just coming here is always a pleasant experience. (PS: There are hidden Where is Waldo's in the restaurant (total of 3). Fun for kids to try to finds them. Also not sure if they do this anymore but when I was young they let me and my brother play with some pizza dough. Lots of fun :]) read more

I live 35/40 min away from Parisi, but I will gladly make the drive any day. This is some of the best Italian food I've had and the desserts are great too. The service is incredible and everyone is so friendly. It's never too loud and it's always very clean here. I can't wait to come back. read more

Parisi - Spaghetti Carbonara and Pollo Al Limone - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best we have found since Italy! We will be back for sure. The ravioli with pears were delicious

This is, hands down, our favorite place to eat in Denver. Our family is Italian, so we are often times reluctant to eat at Italian restaurants, because we can make the same things, but better at home. But I swear, it's like my husbands Italian grandmother and uncles are directing kitchen at Parisi. The food is excellent and authentically Italian. The environment- very casual, very friendly. You order at the counter and they escort you to a seat where bread and water is waiting for you. It does have mild fast casual vibes in that way, but they are very attentive. There is always someone walking around to fill up drinks, clear dishes or reload bread. They bring the food out to you. Makes for a casual and unique dining experience with great service. More than half the people who work here are actually Italian. The food- it is just so good every time! Their carbonara, lasagna, meatloaf, homemade pastas are just the best! I have never been dissatisfied here. They also have family meals that come with a large entree, enough for 4, a family size salad and bread. These have been great for last minute dinners for us! You can buy frozen lasagna and sauce as well! Everything about this place is 100! It is our favorite! A must try! read more

I don't normally leave reviews in fact I don't think I ever have. Parisi was outstanding for lunch yesterday. The ambiance is great, the food came out really quick, and it was absolutely delicious. We got a large pizza and a sandwich for $40! 5/5! read more

The food here is always great and authentic. I love the Lasagna and also their Cannoli and Gelatos for desert. The rub for me is there is always a wait, no matter the time of day. But the food is always waiting at our table when we get there. read more

A neighborhood classic - always solid, thoughtful and delish. Staff handles the rabid community well - and we all love this place. Slightly upscale fast casual on top and higher end (soon to reopen?) downstairs. read more

Wow. Took my friends who just came from Italy because i didn't want to break bank and still wanted them to have good hearty Italian food... this place didnT disappoint!!! Everyone loved what they had. The calzone that I ordered... was love on a plAte. The crust was thin and almost like eating a cracker but a sweet and buttery. Ha, I'm glad I live close by. I'm coming back!!! read more

Parisi - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Staple in the neighborhood for at least a decade. Love their food. Eggplant parm is delicious.

I was craving a calzone and boy am I glad I decided to pick up the calzone americano here! It was delicious and I can't wait to try more items from here! read more

Parisi - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Nice little joint that serves great Italian food. Service is excellent regardless of atypical dining experience. I love their fresh pastas and don't forget the gelato bar within the building. I will return whenever I'm in town. read more

Anywhere that does Housemade pasta is usually going to get 5 stars from me. This pasta was FRESH, and the sauce was top notch. PARISI is a fast casual, order at the counter pasta spot which is great if you want some delicious Italian food and are in a hurry! I got the Tagliatelle Boscaiola with pancetta, porcini mushrooms, tossed in Tomato sugo & cream. I was in love with this dish, I want to go back and try some more of their dishes, especially their pizza. The Pear Salad sounded and looked better than it actually was. It was lacking in flavor and the greens weren't the best, but this place is about pasta and pizza so they still get a 5 star. read more

Got the itch for some Italian food while under quarantine. Specifically, carbonara because it's my absolute favorite. So I searched for places and this place near us came up. Checked out their takeout menu and saw they had a family meal deal (feeds 4) that included your choice of pasta, Cesar salad, and bread all for $36! Also got a bottle of wine to go for $10. Anyway, not only was the gentleman on the phone super friendly and helpful, he hand delivered our food when we arrived in the parking lot. Everything was piping hot and ready to eat when we got home. First, the bread: crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The salad was also delicious. Lettuce was fresh and the dressing was awesome. But finally, the star of the show: the carbonara. Holy smokes, the best I've had outside of Italy. I wanted to cry, it was so beautiful. Can't recommend this place enough so do yourself a favor and spice up your quarantine! And definitely for a sit down dinner once this all blows over. read more

Parisi - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent food!! It is set up like Noodles or Panera in the fact that you order and pay when you walk in, and then the food is delivered to your table. But there is nothing "fast food" about your meal. It's first class gourmet. Desserts are available from a different counter across the room, and easily available from the street, if you just want a little something for your sweet tooth. Coffee was delicious. read more

Mamma mia, fries at Parisi. Delicious. And always great service. I have been coming here for years and never seen French fries before. read more

Parisi - The special. First time I've ever seen fries at Parisi. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado