I ordered pickup from Cafe Jordano, and was treated with kindness on the phone. I also felt appreciated when I picked up. The food was fabulous, the best I've ever had. The spaghetti sauce was flavorful and the Eggplant Parmigiano was crisp and delicious. Portions were very generous, enough for 2 meals. Prices were very reasonable. We have family birthday parties with 9-10 attending. I plan to have our next one at Cafe Jordano to share this lovely restaurant with my siblings. read more

Family owned. Incredible food. This is the spot my family and I just adore. Supporting this business, their service, food is unmatched! End of a good meal is their one of a kind tiramisu espresso martini. I just love this spot! I tell everyone read more

We came here for lunch and there was some good good and some ehh. Our server was great, environment was light and bright. Gnocchi was nice and pillowy and the sausage had great flavor but the cream sauce was somewhat bland and the sauce broke about halfway through eating it. The eggplant parm was pretty good, we really liked the red sauce but overall it was bland as well and definitely needed salt. The side salad is definitely a miss, I would rather it not come with anything than come with some basic lettuce, one tomato that you have to cut up on your own and one cucumber. The Italian dressing was just ok as well. We definitely want to try dinner as they have a different menu. read more

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Highly recommend this place for Italian food! It has a cute mom and pop feel to the place. Lovely service that makes you feel welcomed. We went for our anniversary and glad we did! We ordered the clam linguine and chicken parm, and absolutely loved them. The actually taste more authentically Italian than other places I've been in Colorado. read more

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My sister took me here for an early birthday lunch today, 11/17/25. This is one of our favorite Italian restaurants and we have been dining here for decades and have never been disappointed!! What we both love is that the food and service are always consistent. Our server, Nick, recommended the lunch special: 1/2 chicken parmigiana and 1/2 rigatoni with boneless short ribs. I rarely order anything other than my favorites, however, I decided to order this. I absolutely made the right decision!! As usual, there was plenty left to take home. My sister order an appetizer from the dinner menu: eggplant rolitini, which was outstanding. Furthermore, the dining area was clean and comfortable, we sat at a booth. I hope that your experience is as wonderful as ours. read more

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We have been visiting cafe Jordan's since they opened many many years ago! The quality of the food has never changed it has actually gotten better. We started with a very large amount of delicious mussels in a garlic white wine sauce. I always get Bob's favorite. My mom had the gnocchi with sausage and we both had the daiquiri Italiano- delish!! Paul was our waiter and was attentive and kind. When I'm visiting my mom we always come for dinner. read more

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Good food, location, staff and value! Been here several times when I'm in town (from NYC) and love either bringing the family in to dine (love the family pictures throughout the restaurant) or take out to feast back at my relatives. You'll be a happy diner if you give it a shot! Manga Manga! read more

Turns out I've known the owner for over 38 years. We met when we were waitresses a couple different places we worked in downtown Denver. Every time I come to town I have to try to catch her, most times I don't, but I still go and eat the food. The place has many pictures of her family history and her as a baby in Italy. Her restaurant has grown beyond comprehension. It's good, beautiful and always reliable food. We had the sausage pepper, onion sandwich, and Bob's favorite. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Amazing food. Highly recommend! Can get busy on weekends. Love it. Service is friendly and accomodating.

Came here for an early dinner before my niece's play tonight. This was close to the venue, but pretty pleased that the place was really, really delicious! We all sat down and there was water and fresh bread waiting for us. Skipped apps and I ordered the tortellini alla panna (cream sauce, peas, prosciutto, and I asked to omit the mushrooms) my family all had different dishes. I was never my niece who had the kids mac n cheese (penne cooked I a parm cream sauce), my nephew had the rigatoni bolognese that he had two meatballs on top. As a side dish I went with the minestrone. Heidi was our server and she handled out large group very professionally, friendly, and quickly. Some needed boxes but I'll admit I did not. My pasta was that good! Thanks to the people here at Cafe Jordano. Good timing, good location, great food! Support small owned businesses! read more

Cafe Jordano - Tortellini Alla Panna w no mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Great food with plenty of sauce and quantity. I had to ask for a to go box. I had bob's favorite and a glass of rose wine. For dessert, the traditional tiramisu mmmmmm. I'll definitely go back soon. We had to wait for 10 mins and I'll make sure I'll go again during a weekday, as it's not that crowded! read more

my wife and I have been getting take out twice a week for a long 4yrs.our credit cards were swiped and used,owner did nothing about it.

This family-owned Italian restaurant has been around a long time, and the homey comfort food represents it well. It's located in a small strip mall in Lakewood, Colorado, but seems to have plenty of room, which filled up quickly during the dinner service. Plenty of free off-street parking in the mall lot, which was a great convenience. Upon arrival, were waited a bit to be greeted, as the front desk was visiting some seated customers, but once greeted was shown to our reserved table even though our party was 100% complete. Service overall was quick in the beginning, but once the restaurant filled up, our server seemed to disappear for long periods and refills were a bit of a wait. Thankfully, the bus staff were all very attentive. Complimentary bread and oil/balsamic were on the table to start and once ordered the dishes were served hot and presented nicely. All were a nice representation of Italian flavors, Chicken Parmesan, Grilled chicken two ways, and an order of the daily special, all the entrees came with a simple side salad or daily soup. The standout was the light white sauce that was with the grilled chicken entrees, light and rich for the pasta and a great consistency to use the bread to soak up the excess. The portions were good too, with many of taking leftovers home. Overall, the timing of the service was a bit slow, but the food was very good, and it would be worth a return visit. Tips for your visit: To avoid a possible wait, try arriving a bit earlier for dinnertime, and for a quieter atmosphere, the add-on room has a nice space between tables. read more

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Just went there w my son & we sat with water & 1 beverage for literally 15 mins with our menus at the end of the table, a clear indication to any servers and the owner who walked past our table several times that we were ready to order. Finally left 3 bucks on the table & headed towards the door. On our way to the door, the seemingly owner and our waitress both had to have noticed our detainment and we told him we left money on the table for the soda and they did nothing in their efforts to keep us there. Zero accountability, no questions asking why we were abruptly leaving, I guess our money is no good in this establishment. From a seasoned server perspective this was the worst service I've ever experienced. Too bad for the server bc I am a 30% tipper but we never go to this establishment. read more

I've been coming to Cafe Jordano since 1992, now 1100 miles away in MS and a visit still feels like catching up with an old friend. My first dish was Pollo Con Broccoli, then Bobs Favorite, and I've logged over 250 visits ordering only those --the recipe hasn't changed a bit. Tonight's meal was the best meal I've had all year. Elisa, the owner, is a sweetheart, and this place always feels warm and welcoming. Thank you, Cafe Jordano! read more

This is our favorite Italian restaurant - by far one of the best family restaurants. Genuine Italian food and lots of it. We've tried so many of their entrees and never been disappointed. The meatballs are huge and the lasagna has so many layers it looks like it could topple over any minute- but it doesn't. Unfortunately not open on Sunday People there are so friendly, it's like visiting old friends. Desserts are fabulous read more

Cafe Jordano - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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The food is just ok but a lot of it. The atmosphere and service is lousy. They rush you to order, serve too quickly and rush you to leave. Servers and wait staff hovering over you to serve food then remove plates and then slap down the bill. No ambience, nothing good about it read more

Amazing! Great food. My husband had the lobster ravioli and I had the chicken parm. Delicious! We did arrive at a weird in between lunch and dinner time so there was only 2 other tables so we got to listen to the gossip and lives of the staff speaking to each other but that is ok, it made it more family like. I would defiantly be coming back! read more

I love this place. It's family owned. It's quiet and it's beautiful inside love going here. Prices are right on point. The wine is amazing. We go all the time. read more

Authentic Italian dishes. I ordered the seafood linguini with cream sauce. I mean, I'm Italian so I don't elect to eat pasta on my own but we always end up going here for birthdays. The portions are huge, they give you bread and bread and carbs galore. I have tried their gorgonzola fettucini (it's green pasta and that's so cool) and it was rich AF but hey that's what it is. The seafood linquini was good - I think really good if you like this type of food, I just don't so I wouldnt go back on my own. But yeah, thats my problem not theirs. This is one of Denver's best Italian restaurants. read more

It's my opinion that this is the best Italian food available in metro Denver. The service has always been professional and friendly. It's family owned. The atmosphere is clean, personal and family oriented. Open dinning areas with lots of natural light. The only problem with the restaurant is that it's too popular. One can't arrive after 5pm or you may wait for an hour. They don't take reservations. Moderately priced, this is definitely one of my faves. read more

Honestly, Cafe Jordano turned out to be pretty standard Italian fare. I came here with some friends on a weekday, and the place was packed. Mussels in white wine sauce: these were pretty solid, nothing special. Would probably get them again as the portion size was good. Calamari: pretty meh, these were very standard calamari and nothing special. Fettuccine Alfredo: this had a bit of a weird aftertaste to it. Probably wouldn't get it again. Limoncello flute: this was actually amazing. I loved the lemon flavor, and it reminded me of a lemon sorbet. read more

Cafe Jordanos has been a favorite Italian Restaurant of ours since we found it 10 years ago. The food has been consistently delicious and I have sooo many favorite dishes. The Penne Vodka seems to be my family's favorite right now. The Tiramisu is a must for dessert. The atmosphere is a little cold but the friendly staff warms it up. I love eating at this gem of a restaurant and look forward to returning very soon. read more

Cafe Jordano - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Great service! And it took almost a instant to get waited, April fools!!! No wonder it's called "waiting tables" cause they made us wait a whole eternity to get waited, not even exaggerating. These people must of hired brand new waitresses cause all they were doing was talking about long tips.. read more

Had dinner here with friends on our way home from DIA. I wasn't sure what to expect from the strip mall exterior, but the food was so good! There was a big crowd, but the service was still on point. Loved the bread and oil before our food came. I had pollo elegante. It was amazing. I wish I had room for dessert. It was a great experience overall. read more

A family run establishment pushing out delicious pasta dishes and desserts to the people of Colorado. The portions are big enough to take a doggy bag home for even the hungriest customer, and the hospitality is second to none. The only thing that leaves desire is their cocktails are pretty mediocre, with less than interesting options available, but if all you care for is the food, it's perfect. Cannot recommend enough. read more

We have never ordered takeout but happened to be in the area and ordered. Everyone was so friendly and the prices are reasonable. I had my 2 year old with me and everyone was so excited to see him and the server running the takeout even offered to help us out to my car (I declined, but the offer was so nice since I am also expecting!) We have been here maybe 10x over the years with family and I wish we lived closer! The chicken parm, lasagna and kids spaghetti and meatballs were all great and huge portions! I lode that the come with soup/salad and bread too. We will be back next time we are nearby. read more

Food was ok, basic sauce, sausage overcooked and hard. Service, took a hour for food to arrive, if I had not said something maybe longer. Server had excuses like a big party came in but there were many empty tables. Excuses. Was not the first time service was poor. Server seemed confused when ordering. I really don't think she turned in our order then panicked when I addressed it. Won't go back. read more

Such a busy cafe for a Wednesday night! But, Cafe Jordano has cemented their spot in the hearts of many Lakewood residents and with good reason. Spot was open by the bar on the two-seater tables so, my friend and I opted to eat here and avoid the wait. Service to greet us was fast and friendly and we soon had our orders in. Salad is a typical side salad with a few dressing options; I chose Italian because... what else? Crispy greens and a single tomato- nothing fancy but, tasty enough. For my dinner, I opted for the eggplant lasagna. What a hunk of a slice this was! Covered amply with the cream sauce and mozzarella, I dug in to a soft, easy to cut bite and it was delicious. Very flavorful, and filling - dangerous because I ate more than I should have and that super full feeling hit me about 10 minutes later. But, I still had leftovers to bring home. Had a sangria as well- not on the menu so, just ask if you are craving one to see if they have any available. The only challenge of the evening was getting our dinners presented to us minutes after the salads were delivered - yes, not even half way through them and being at the small bar high top tables, we ate them by holding them in the air. Challenge accepted and conquered! Definitely worth the visit even in a busy night- the vibes are happy and staff is friendly. The popularity is earned! read more

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Cafe Jordano. Service is always excellent and the selection of wonderful dishes is the reason this is a huge favorite with us.

Great food, Great service My family loves going here. Our table size can range from 3-12. No matter the time of day or the size of our party the food is always hot and the service. We have always loved the dishes we have had and always full read more

I ordered the Buffalo Royal and was highly disappointed. There was very little meat, and what was there was very tough and chewy. I'm a huge fan of bison/buffalo, but this was an epic fail read more

Solid family-style Italian place. I've gotten takeout and have eaten there. I would definitely say the in-person experience is better food-wise (but isn't it usually?). It's a bit too saucy for my liking, but again: solid Italian food. The service is great and the dessert is delicious. read more

Haven't been to this one-time family favorite for the past ten years, so was delighted to have a chance to go on this night. They've beautifully expanded since then... but the staff is every bit as wonderful as it's always been. And then there's the food. Oh my... Bob's Favorite (which has been husband's favorite for all those years) was every bit as good as it was back then. Upon our waitress' recommendation, I tried the Lobster Ravioli. Bam! it is so good. Their sauces marry the various flavors beautifully. Such a treat to travel across town to revisit our old-time favorite. We may be making excuses to get to that side of town, 40 minutes away, just so we can visit Cafe Jordano. read more

Cafe Jordano - Lobster Ravioli -- ravioli filled with rich, creamy lobster, topped with shrimp all wrapped in a fabulous sauce - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Did our usual weekly take out. My husband is disabled, so we order out. Tonight the employees at Cafe Jordano seemed to be off. One server was behind the bar talking to the bartender about one of the customers who wasn't Caucasian. If I wouldn't have already paid for our food, I would have left then. She was clueless that there were customers waiting like myself or sitting at the bar. Shame on the server and the bartender. I prefer not to patronize places that blatantly talk about their customers. In front of other customers. And who had the bright idea of putting the salad on top of the hot entree. We enjoyed a hot salad. I know you can do better read more

Waiter was kind but wasn't knowledgeable about drinks so I was mistakenly drinking my friend's drink for the longest time until I finally realized our drinks were switched despite him claiming it was the drinks we originally ordered. The food itself seemed like a hit or miss I liked my soup that was supposed to be a side more than the pasta he recommended. My other friends seemed to enjoy their dish though. Must be a conflict in taste. Other than that the atmosphere was cozy and staff was friendly/attentive. read more

Cafe Jordano - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Amazing food! I haven't had an Italian meal this good outside of my mom's kitchen! Everything that we had was mouth watering and tasted amazing. The sauce was great on all of the pastas. The calamari was perfect, lightly battered and cooked just right...so good! I loved the ambiance it was chic, fresh, clean that also has an old world feel. The old family photos brought the place a homey feel that brought a lot of warmth. The service was great. Everyone was so friendly and the food came out hot and fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a meal that will not disappoint. read more

Cafe Jordano - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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This is a great restaurant right in our neighborhood. Too often we overlook it when trying to think of a place to eat but clearly it is a local favorite - always busy! Authentic and delicious Italian food with some unique offerings. Tonight I had the Buffalo Al Jordana - it was excellent! Our server Maria was super friendly and attentive (we've always gotten great service). We'll definitely try to come more often! read more

Cafe Jordano - We were seated quickly at 6:15pm! - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Okay we just moved to the area and my expectations for this little strip mall italian spot were not that high. But man oh man, was I wrong. The place is PACKED on a tuesday night, all families and friends who clearly come regularly because the pasta dishes are great, the drinks are great, and the vibes are great. It's not a high end joint, it's a sub-$20 pasta plate with generous portions and quality sauces. The staff are awesome, and it's absolutely a place I can see us becoming regulars at read more

My friend and I eat here about every 2 months for lunch when we're in the area. It's some of the best food I've ever eaten. I've tried several things on the menu, some I like better than others, but everything is incredible. The service is always great and the staff are wonderful. read more