50 Best Italian Restaurants near Englewood

“Visiting from florida. Took our son and his girlfriend out last night for her birthday. They say this is their favorite restaurant. The food was beyond amazing and the desserts were delicious! We also had the most awesome server. I wish I got his name, but he has black hair and a goatee. Great sense of humor and made the night awesome. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“The food is amazing! Our waitress was awesome as well. The only thing that left a sour taste in our mouth was the manager making it seem like we’re being rushed. I made a reservation a week earlier and when we showed up there was barley anyone there, the manager or owner or who ever she is said we had 1 hour and a half at max to finish our meal. This establishment is definitely not a turn and burn. If I’m spending over 25 dollars a plate I’m going to enjoy it with the feel or want to be rushed. That being said the food and our waitress definitely did not disappoint!“

“I have never had such great Italian. service is amazing food is very delicious. piping hot and doesn't take long. It's worth every penny. it also seems they make their own pasta and homemade items. ps I never review. Go!“

“The definition of the word osteria is a simple and inexpensive wayside inn... This restaurant is neither of the first two descriptors... Having said that, the food and service are both exceptional... Changing plates and silverware between each course might seem a little excessive and unnecessary, but it nevertheless was impressive as was the fact that the service team works together seamlessly. High ceilings give the impression of a space larger than it actually is and definitely does not feel as claustrophobic as tavernetta. We had been hoping for a suitable replacement for IL posto and this seems like it will be the one for us.
It would definitely help if there were more options in the $50 to $75 per bottle range... As far as we are concerned that would be the only complaint because everything that we tried (and we did quite a few items)... Was very good and definitely merits a repeat visit.“

“This is Chicago style place that loves their Chicago team sports.
It's a great place for Chicagoans to get a piece of home away from home. Has great Chicago examples of Italian food.
The food is great and the service is always great.
I will say the place does get a little hot during the summertime and I would definitely find a way to fix that. It REALLY needs to be fixed.
Overall, I do love the food and service but I love it a lot more in the Winter!
I'm really hoping the owners will see this post and remedy how hot it can get in here especially on hot days.
Other than that I would completely recommend this place to anyone.
The server they have is absolutely great and always is.
Try the Italian Beef Italian sausage sandwich it's amazing!
The pizza is super good as well! 🍕“

“Great pizza! I love how the crust wasn’t burned or over baked. I thoroughly enjoyed my Brooklyn pizza! I highly recommend this place! I will be a returning customer!“

“Pepperoni pizza was great, though not true NY style as others have mentioned. Had to use a microscope to see the 3 bone-in wings I got as a side, but the hot wings (not hot at all) were quite tasty. Lastly, it took 20-25 minutes to heat up a slice of pizza & toss 3 wings.“

“I was absolutely astonished and blown away by our whole entire experience with this team of individuals who sincerely care about their patrons. I am more than happy to report that these people that work at the restaurant really put their backs into it, as of course EVERYTHING is completely home made. I’ll spare you the details on the wine, and desert because those specific delicacies could never be described with words. There are other options you can eat here if you’re not looking to spend a lot of money, but after eating their menu you’ll see why they are always packed. Getting a reservation is highly recommended as some nights you can’t even get a table the same week.“

“Great food. A must when your in Denver“

“Everything is fabulous!!!“

“Ordered drinks, waiter returned for order, appetizers arrived, no drinks, server said bartender was busy, drinks came halfway through appetizers, gave us bill and dessert at same time, no acknowledgement of birthday… made a deal of checking beforehand“

“Great Food and friendly staff!“

“This place is amazing! Bravi! 👏🏽 My husband is from Milano and he loved every second of dining here. What a great group of people working here. Bellissimo!“

“A wonderful place. The food is exceptionally delicious—not just tasty, but absolutely amazing. The staff is very polite, and the atmosphere is lovely.“

“Fantastic food (we had the lobster ravioli special) and great service!“

“I have hearing loss. I asked for I quiet table. The management was TERRIFIC in accommodating my needs; I was offered the choice of three tables. The service was excellent too. Our entrees were well prepared, especially the Pollo all Milanese. The entire evening was a pleasure, thank you to the Venice service and kitchen staff“

“It is a fairly different concept for ordering and seating so just be prepared. It would probably move quicker if the food sucked but it’s amazing and that’s why there is a crowd. It’s worth it and the food does come out pretty fast. The pricing was fantastic for the value as well.“

“Mom-and-pop shop that serves pasta and salad literally in paper buckets. The noodle options are cavatappi, penne, and spaghetti, and there are numerous sauce options. The cavatappi was cooked slightly over-al dente, but the marinara was excellent — the spicy marinara is a home run. The pasta bowl sizes are called small, medium, and family, which translate to big, giant, and humongous because the family is 24 ounces.

Garlic bread comes with each pasta order, and it's made to order, and it's crispy, buttery, and garlicky. The salads — also made to order — come in the medium bucket. The mac and cheese (cooked to order) is also flavorful. Meat options are sausage, meatballs, and chicken.

The paper buckets are tightly sealed by a plastic lid, and I'm confident that transporting the food would not result in a spill.

The food is prepared by Patrick, one of the owners, and patrons can sit and wait and converse with him, as we did when we dropped by. He said his goal is to make feeding families more affordable for the South Denver area.

They have a free miniature arcade set up, as well, for those who want to pass the time while waiting. It's the original three Mortal Kombats as of November 2024. There is no dine-in option here; it's strictly order to go.

The shop is connected to the Great Harvest shopping center — just have to swing around the corner to the south.“

“Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! The staff is always great, accommodating, and helpful with pronouncing the names of the food on the menu. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian food experience, Il Forno Di Tutti is the place for you!“

“I just had the butternut squash ravioli and it was amazing!! I might come back tomorrow and have it all over again 🤩“

“We had a fantastic dinner last night! Easy to get a reservation and they were ready for us the minute we arrived. Makayla was our waitress and she was amazing! She had great knowledge of the menu and was spot on in her recommendations! Kudos to kitchen as everything was perfect!“

“This is my favorite restaurant! The food has a sensuous and complex flavor profile while also being rustic Italian. You will not find a better pomodoro sauce anywhere unless your grandma is from Italy and has a long held family recipe. The pasta is hand made and has a perfect texture and amazing flavor with the sauce. The house made buratta is the freshest, creamiest and thickest you’ll enjoy outside of select NYC restaurants that are famous for making their own mozzarella, ricotta or buratta. And the staff treat their guests like they’ve invited you into their own home. Jessica was amazing! All together, going to Luca’s is like getting the perfect big warm hug.“

“Intimate restaurant that serves delicious food. The servers Josh & Schafer are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The service is phenomenal! Bettola catered a party for me and did a spectacular job!“

“Fresh food, excellent service, spacious and very nice room“

“The food tastes very good, the spaghetti I like is a must“

“Really good baked goods. Nice environment. Might have been an off day but the gal at the counter was not friendly and seemed rushed and annoyed with everyone.“

“Family owned. Traditional menu. Fabulous desserts. Friendly staff.“

“My husband placed the order for me to grab on my way home so I was there earlier than a pizza could be expected to be ready. They were kind, gave me some water while I waited and apologized unnecessarily for the wait. Good pizza and the antipasto salad was great!“

“One of the finest restaurants in Denver, owned by one of the best hip hop music promoters! Great food, great atmosphere, great music!“

“I love this place! Fresh food, absolutely delicious, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. Beyond 5 stars!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Venice! We’ve lived in Denver for 20 years and we never knew this place existed. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing, so authentic! We went with our 3 kids (13, 10 and 10), they ordered off the kids menu and loved the fettuccini Alfredo. The service was excellent, and our server, Gillian was on point. I can’t say enough good things about him. We will most definitely be back. I would recommend this place to anyone. This place is really nice and intimate feeling. Great for a date night or a family dinner, so long you have well behaved kids who love good food.“

“Loved it💚🤍♥️ I had the Lobster Ravioli and it was so delicious. The Hostess, Service, Waiter were all awesome! And most importantly great atmosphere. Thank you!!“

“We came here for a birthday dinner and we were treated like royalty. We are presented with a birthday card upon our arrival, received excellent service and a free full size dessert of our choosing. We highly recommend this restaurant for a birthday dinner.“

“So delicious The food and wine and dessert were fantastic“

“Had an amazing dinner and an amazing server Noah!!! 10/10 experience!! Every bite of food was amazing and everyone was excited to eat their leftovers!!“

“Our visit last night was not the experience I was hoping for. We have gone to Amici's for years. Our first time was way back when they were still at 53rd. and Sheridan. I had the eggplant parmesan, which was very good. I don't know if the kitchen staff changes, or what? The eggplant portion was very small, three slices of eggplant the size of a silver dollar.“

“Fantastic service, The food was amazing. We went for our anniversary and we totally enjoyed the night. Can't wait to go back ❤️“

“Good food! Good service“

“I just had the butternut squash ravioli and it was amazing!! I might come back tomorrow and have it all over again 🤩“

“Great find and wonderful! Made in house gluten free pizza crust was impressive! Almost all items on menu have a gluten free option! High quality ingredients and great atmosphere! Will be back!! Burrata with rhubarb a must too!! Homemade limoncello spritz-yes please!!“

“We had the most wonderful dining experience on Christmas Eve night. Such a welcoming neighborhood environment, excellent food & beverage, and last but most certainly not least, the service from was so great. Carlos took such good care of my family. Thank you all for a wonderful holiday, we will be back!“

“Amazing food! Fantastic seasonal options! A hidden gem of Denver.“

“Tasting dinner Sunday night. Really enjoyed everything, especially the dessert!“

“We had an Uber delivery gone wrong. Pretty sure, the bag was dropped. Either way the manager Sarah went above and beyond to make things right eventhough it was not even the stores fault. I couldn't be happier with the way she cared so much and tried to fix everything.“

“This place was hopping Sunday afternoon when we arrived for a 4:00 reservation. Glad we made one! We were there with some first timers and they thoroughly enjoyed Oliver's! Service was on point as were on a bit of a time table - concert at Fiddler's Green! Check this place out for delicious food, great service and value! Salute!“

“My husband and I tried Chianti on Valentines Day and fell in love with it. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. We went back last night for our anniversary. We were blown away again. This is now our favorite restaurant.“

“Great experience all around!“

“Great customer service! Nice welcome when you head in and positive attitude. Pizza was ready in less than 10 min for carry out. It was delicious with great toppings and perfect cheesiness! Absolutely love their pizza for any occasion.“

“Clean and spacious location... good food... and excellent kindness and courtesy staff... especially Nathan... we will definitely be back and recommend.“

“I think I just had my 2nd best pizza in my life!
Had a 12” sausage with green and red peppers with their Garlic olive oil contraption.
Had them cook just a touch extra as I like my pizza a little more done…(but not Burnt) it was just right! ON POINT!

Wife had a perfect calzone
So did my son another perfect calzone!!

On point very good will definitely be back!!

Thanks
P.S. staff was great as well“