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    Sano's Italian Kitchen

    4.1 (164 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 8:30 PM
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    Sean G.

    This is the first place my wife and went when we moved here. We have taken family here a handful of times when they come to visit and it doesn't disappoint. Great local owned place the menu isn't the biggest but they let you mix and match most of everything. The service is great, food is great, but the prices seem a bit high for what you get. Tip. I would always call ahead and make a reservation since they ask if he had a reservation Everytime, a few hours would be great but as you leave your house also works most times

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    Kathryn O.

    I came here with friends; they said they loved the ambiance. The service is very friendly and welcoming, and they clearly remembered my friends and were happy to see them. I loved the cheese bread appetizer and house soup. My farfalle bolognese was delicious, and everyone enjoyed their main dishes. My only complaint was dessert. I ordered chocolate cake. The texture was nice, but there was an unlisted ingredient: coconut. It's one of few things I can't stand. Now in my case, I just really hate it, but suppose I was allergic? Please list these things on your menu! It's not an expected ingredient. Other than that, it was a lovely experience and I would return. I just hope they would have more complete descriptions.

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    2 months ago

    Incredible food and a classic, homey vibe. Can't wait to go back again and again and again.

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    So good. Great atmosphere and staff is so kind!! Please try this amazing gem of Italian restaurant. Very classic

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    This is a delightful hole in the wall. It was hands down the best tiramisu I've had in my entire life, great food and wine as well!

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    Always delicious! A favorite place to unwind and enjoy a great meal and friendly, efficient service!

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    Traditional Italian just like Grandma used to make. 'Old-school north Denver' vibes. Very generous portions and detailed service. Worth it!

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    Best Chicken Parm I've had in a long time!! Great wine selection as well. Service was great. Will be going back soon.

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    Cinzzetti's Italian Market Restaurant

    3.8(889 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    I saw this place off 25 during my commute to work. I'm not gonna lie they had me at all you can eat…read moreItalian food. Since I've been out here I haven't had much of a chance to explore. I decided today was the day and finally checked it out. Walking in I was asked if I had a reservation. I had no idea I needed one so I replied no. They told me there was a bit of a wait so I figured I was already committed since I was already there. After about 20 minutes I was seated. The staff was very friendly and helpful on walking me through the process. There were several different options from pizza to pizza to even lasagna and other items including a wide variety of desserts. Overall it was pretty good. The pizza was a little too garlicky for my taste but considering the price I think it's a great value you get. I'd recommend setting up a reservation in before going so you don't end up waiting in the lobby for a while. It's never fun to sit in there when you're surrounded by the smell of the food and very hungry lol.

    Wow! No wonder it has such high traffic of people. Staff was absolutely flawless. Service is top…read morenotch friendly and professional. Plenty of food options. Every single item has its own flavor, not a batch buffet flavor. Everything I had was spectacular. Simple items like calamari were amazing. Gelato, fantastic. Soup, lovely. Every single thing I tried.

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    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    3.0(396 reviews)
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    I really wanted to like this place, but I didn't. It was easy to get to, lots of free parking in…read morethe spacious lot, and a really cute restaurant all around. I guess I just came at a bad time when they were changing out shifts. The whole experience lacked authenticity for me, and it just wasn't what I expect when I dine out. I didn't enjoy the experience. I understand that people all have different tastes, and there are many factors involved helping us either to like, or dislike anything, but this place just didn't do it for me. It's probably me, and I am not the clientele they are looking to attract. That's okay. Your experience might be different and better. Try it for yourself, and see.

    While this restaurant has a retro decor, with older chandeliers, furniture, fabric, etc which is…read morekind of fun, the rest of the experience leaves a lot to be desired. We went to an early dinner, so it wasn't very busy yet, but felt rushed through everything and the timing of drinks, food, bill and to-go boxes, felt awkward and off. We ordered drinks right away, and mine came relatively fast, but they couldn't find all the ingredients for one of the specialty cocktails, so that came out at least 20 minutes later and between the salad and main course. The salad arrived on a plate that had just come out of the refrigerator, and was iceberg lettuce with some dressing on top. Super simple. My spaghetti with mushroom sauce was surprisingly bland. I used to love this restaurant 25 years ago when I was in college, but now I feel like I could do better at home with a jar of Ragu sauce. For almost $20, it's definitely not worth it. The third course is a scoop of spumoni or vanilla ice cream, which is a nice touch. The to-go boxes and bill arrived before I was even halfway done with my meal and we just guessed we would need them. On a normal night out, these things seem to just happen with the right timing, and you hardly notice anything awkward. Here, the whole experience was a bit awkward. The staff was friendly, and I'm sure they're doing their best, but I definitely won't return.

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    Papa Frank's

    Papa Frank's

    3.8(72 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I agree the restaurants eating area is lacking any welcome. It's more of a work and storage area…read more My table was not wiped off and the salt and pepper shaker were sticky, nasty. The lady greeted me quickly and gave me a menu. My drink arrived quickly as well as the salad. The salad was iceberg lettuce and two cherry tomatoes. Not great. But my spaghetti and sausage was excellent. Thick, homemade pasta and the sausage had some heat, so beware. And the portions were generous, enough for me to have two more times. I was never asked if I'd like a refill on my drink, in fact I didn't see the lady until I was ready to leave. Bottom line; I'd order take out next time. The restaurant lobby and wait staff is unwelcoming, stuffy, messy and crowded.

    I ran into this small establishment a couple of years ago ,and being as the original restaurant we…read morewere going to was closed I thought we would give this place a shot. Warning dine in is only available until 3:00 daily. Emphasis on takeout I suppose. Garlic cheese bread was dynamite, probably best I've ever had literally! Spaghetti was meh! Noodles are made fresh as well as the meatballs and sausage which the sausage I do believe comes from Louisville or Lafayette. None of us were falling out of our seats over the meal but it was ok. I felt the meal was pricey . $85 with 3 softdrinks. Less tips. Atmosphere was nothing to brag about row of tables with checkered cloths. Would I go back? Probably not. Sauce didn't have much flavor and a little watery for my taste but you may like it if you have stomach issues. But anything is worth trying once right?

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    Tavernetta - Bucatini

    Tavernetta

    4.5(981 reviews)
    8.8 mi•Lodo, Northwest
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    My partner and I had an excellent dinner at Tavernetta recently. Our server, Luis, and our…read moresommelier (also named Luis) were both fantastic! They gave excellent recommendations. We started with the focaccia (with the ricotta and honey on the side) and it was so tasty. My partner doesn't normally like ricotta, but loved this dish! Then, we had the melon salad (very refreshing). We were celebrating our anniversary, and the staff brought out complimentary glasses of bubbly rosé, as well as their special dish, which were the stuffed squash blossoms. This was a really thoughtful touch! For mains, we ordered the tagliatelle with lobster (this dish had a tiny bit of spice, which was fine for us but might catch someone else off guard), and the lamb loin. Both were excellent. Overall, we had a great time! We found easy street parking nearby, as well. My only downside would be that, because this restaurant is so popular, there are lots of diners, which makes for a pretty loud atmosphere. However, this just speaks to how good everything is, so if you think about it, perhaps it's a good sign!

    Tavernetta seems to be one of the more popular restaurants in Denver, and reservations were…read moresurprisingly difficult to find even 3-4 days ahead. I was eventually able to snag an 8 PM reservation on Sunday, which was a little late for us considering we had a very early flight the next morning. We came here Sunday evening after I finished the Boulderthon Half Marathon -- my second year running it. This time I was visiting Colorado with family who were here for the first time. Parking was actually much easier than expected. Since it was Sunday, we found free street parking around the corner, only about a three-minute walk away. One thing to know: Tavernetta's entrance is tucked around the corner rather than directly facing the street. You have to walk down what feels almost like a little corridor or alleyway to reach it -- see the photo. I was only able to reserve seating on the covered outdoor patio. Tavernetta definitely has a fine-dining feel, and the prices reflect that, but I wanted to see what all the hype was about since I'd never been before. For starters, we ordered the focaccia with ricotta and BC honey, which was an additional $4. The bread was very good, and I especially liked it with the ricotta and honey. It was flavorful without feeling too heavy. For the salad, we shared the Melone e Cetrioli for $18, with cucumber, watermelon, arugula, goat cheese, and black garlic vinaigrette. I chose it because the watermelon and cucumber sounded refreshing, and the goat cheese seemed lighter than some of the richer options on the menu. That turned out to be a good call. The arugula worked nicely with everything, and overall it was fresh, light, and not overly filling. For my main, I ordered the Rigatoni for $34 with lamb ragù and Pecorino Romano. I'd never had a lamb ragù before -- usually I've had beef -- so it was something different. There was more pasta than meat, but the lamb flavor still came through. I'd probably give the dish itself around a 7.5/10. Good and interesting, but not something that completely blew me away. Others at the table ordered the Tagliatelle for $38 with Maine lobster, Calabrian chili, preserved tomato, and celery. I tried some, and that one was excellent. It had a little heat, plenty of tomato and vegetable flavor, and the lobster worked really well with it. It was slightly creamy too. On second thought, I actually liked that dish more than my own -- probably around a 9/10. Service throughout the meal was very good, and I liked the little details too, including the very thin glassware they used for water. The whole experience definitely felt more polished and upscale. Overall, Tavernetta was expensive, but it felt like a genuine fine-dining experience. My own entrée wasn't spectacular enough for me to call the entire meal perfect, but several other parts of the meal were excellent, especially the focaccia and tagliatelle. It also made for a pretty satisfying post-race dinner after Boulderthon, when my legs were definitely feeling the miles. I'd gladly come back if I'm in Denver again -- and next time I might just order the tagliatelle myself. Last visited: September 27, 2026

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