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    Cody's Cafe and Bar

    4.5 (412 reviews)
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    CODY'S CAFE AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Beautiful outdoor seating area
    Maranda T.

    Much love to the Cody's / Bettola duo. Special thank you to Josh, our fantastic server w the best suggestions & Schaefer, the iconic sommelier. (If you're not up to speed yet, Cody's & Bettola have combined at Cody's & serve both menus!!) We opted to sit outside after a long day of work - love the atmosphere. Sounds of water streaming and smells of beautiful flowers. Perfect. We ordered from the Bettola menu last night && enjoyed a bottle of Riesling - Wine Wednesday friends, don't miss out!! (: To start off, we had the brussel sprouts - 11/10 a crispy, delicious flavorbomb. I ordered the rigatoni & bae ordered the scallops. SOOO FLAVORFUL. ugh. I brought leftovers home to eat later, but tbh .. they didn't last long! So yummy. We ended the night with a layered honey cake that tastes like .. angels and all things good and whole in the world. I don't know how else to explain it! Truly though .. Josh was fantastic - he was very attentive and literally gave us the best foodie recommendations. Schaefer filled us in on our choice of wine and was just all around great to connect with. Thank you again for an amazing wine&dine evening.

    Salmon Salad
    Shalee O.

    Wow, wow, wow.... Hands down one of the best accidental restaurants I've stumbled upon! I honestly didn't even look at the reviews before going and after sitting down I knew it was fate that brought my appetite there. This place is tucked in a shopping center off Iliff and Parker and met some friends for dinner after one said she wanted Italian food and suggested the spot. The ambience is cozy and inviting and the service is what makes it that much better. We chose a few apps off the menu and then asked for a recommendation for a bottle of wine to share - bonus: 1/2 price Wine Wednesdays! - and it was on point! I can't believe I forgot to take a picture but I'm sure it's a red wine that most every client has enjoyed! Since everything is made from scratch, you may wait a little longer but not to worry... the fresh homemade bread the guys bring to the table quite possibly might be the best I've ever had. It's so light and crispy with a buttery flavor that melts in your mouth and it's not what you are expecting. Paired with the oil and balsamic dipping sauce it's sooooo good! I ordered the fish and chips and the batter was perfection with a side of coleslaw that was extremely flavorful and some homemade fries. My friend ordered the salmon salad and the portion was huge and had so many fresh flavors that the combination was described as an explosion in her mouth. The other couple shared the seafood linguine and couldn't get enough of the sauce and flavor. We were more than satisfied and full by the time we left and can't wait to go back! Cheers. Thanks guys for making our first visit amazing!!

    Grilled Salmon and Pesto
    Loc T.

    Seriously love this place. I'm from LA and visiting but they are so hospitable here. Have my kid bread and he's Allergic to nuts so they fried the Asian spring roll again separately voluntarily. The Italian place said they were full even though there open tables. glad we bailed on that place. This place is an Italian Asian fusion and it works well. Good value and well executed.

    Short rib lasagna

    What an incredible experience! Don't let the outside fool you. From the moment you step in the door you will have an incredible culinary experience in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was top! Chef's Asian and Italian fusion creations are like nothing I have ever had before. And the recommended wine choices were perfect! I hosted a large group who said "a 15 out of 10" " such unexpected amazing flavors like I have never had before". "The staff really delivered an experience, not just a meal"a few favorites- black cod with dried cherry Shiraz over a black truffle asparagus ravioli; veal Osso bucco;5spice garlic shrimp; short rib lasagna. Honey cake and Panna cotta with berry red wine. And check out the sister restaurant a few doors down Bettola

    Creamy asparagus soup
    Ryan P.

    Came in on a snow day, obvious that their regular server(s) were it working. It didn't cause too much of an issue, since the restaurant was nearly empty, our service was still amazing. I got the creamy asparagus soup while my friend got the chicken Parmesan which was amazing.

    Drinks/Happy Hour menu
    Irina R.

    Can't decide if you want a pizza or pho for a dinner or maybe both? Look no further than Cody's cafe! This place doesn't impress from the outside and looks super old and outdated but it's really nice inside with a modern decor and a great vibe. We've tried spinach wontons, goat cheese crostini and bruschetta as appetizers (each $4 during a happy hour), and everything was pretty delightful! I couldn't decide between shrimp pizza and speciality salmon dish and our waitress (who was super friendly and kind, by the way) suggested salmon. It was full of flavors, great presentation and salmon was perfectly cooked inside (I Iike it medium rare) with a bit of yummy glaze on the outside. One of my friends got Pho, and another one went with eggplant rollatini, and everything looked and tasted really good. I really want to try their pizza one of these days and see for myself what's everyone is raving about. Overall, it is it's a very an interesting menu with a mix of Asian and Italian cuisine, and I could tell that the owners and the chef put their heart and soul into each item of the menu!

    Chance H.

    Post COVID/Dining 7.9.2021 The dining room is NOW OPEN! They also have a lovely patio option with a water feature and LOVELY FRESH flowers. It was so nice to enjoy a great meal and sit down and dine! We enjoyed the Friday busy in the restaurant with two servers running around, lots of guest chatting and enjoying their meals with loved ones. It was nice to see friends catching up, date nights, girls night wine happy hour and large parties ending the work week at Cody's. It felt great to enjoy a meal not in a take out box and enjoy some good pasta by candlelight. I enjoyed a Misto Salad, Clams Linguine and the Matcha Key Lime Pie. All a must order. There were a couple clams with a sand crunch but the noodles and ambiance of the restaurant were fantastic! The sauce was yummy!!! The linguine noodles were Aldente and perfect! I enjoyed the warm bread with the clam sauce and the fresh herbs in every bite. The two servers were outstanding and worked so hard running around a busy and FULL restaurant. I was so grateful for a nice meal and enjoyed the experience! They have a great wine selection and change up the menu seasonally. I'll be back soon!

    Lemongrass penne
    Jaime M.

    Dropped by this restaurant after landing in Denver. We were definitely in for a treat. Italian food with an Asian twist. Josh the bartender/waiter was so nice and attentive. We got the lemongrass penne, brussel sprouts, rigatoni and it was allllll delicious! The fresh baked bread was so perfect and the wine selection is amazing. Definitely don't want to miss out on this place. They currently merged with Cody's next door. So the food was from Both menus. Incredible! Chef Sue is killing it! We love you and will definitely be back for more!

    Bananas foster
    Jesse W.

    This place is an absolute DELIGHT. They temporarily absorbed Betolla Bistro (which is two doors down) and MY LORD do they have some extraordinary Chinese food. They also have the Betolla menu and but they had a menu and guest chef for the Lunar New Year and obviously I got DEEPLY into that. The service was top notch, wine list was lovingly curated, decor was cute and casual and they are doing well with sanitation and social distancing

    Rib eye fettuccine. So delicious! Creamy, well balanced flavors, abundant pieces of meat and mushrooms.
    Josh H.

    We returned to this nice place. What did we find? For starters, newly remodeled floor. Very nice, clean, cozy, very comfortable. A new menu, delicious dishes. My son asked for Italian food and immediately Cody's cafe came into my mind. We were greeted right away as soon as we stepped in. The staff, absolutely friendly and helping. Lots of smiles and the feeling that you're home. After all, this is an Italian place. No comparison to American Italian chain eateries. This is the real thing. Best Italian food and care in Denver. Period. We started with goat cheese crostini. Simply delicious. The right amount of cheese, pine nuts, and caramelized onions. The bread tasted fresh, so it must be made onsite. The chef allowed us to taste a new item not in the menu yet: special calzone in a very unique marinara sauce and fried eggplant. Exquisite. Full of flavor, a nice amount of cheese in the calzone and the combination with the eggplant and the marinara sauce is superb. You really want to try it. For my main dish, I ordered the Parmesan chicken. A generous size of chicken breast, well seasoned, the right amount of cheese, perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, but the inside moist and tender. How do they do that? Typically chefs forget that Parmesan cheese ya salty, therefore the final product is saltier than normal. But not in this case. The plate is so appetizing at sight, and when you dig in, it really delivers. You won't be disappointed. It has spaghetti over a marinara sauce as a garnish, which ties the entire dish. Fresh tomatoes that taste like a real tomato, you can really identify each ingredient, since they treat each element as they should, the end product is absolutely delectable and to die for. Once you eat it, you'll understand. To finalize the experience, what about a very nice portion of green tea cheesecake? It sounds mysterious until you try a bite. Creamy, thin crust, the green tea works with the cheese and none of the elements overpower the rest of the ingredients but actually produces a refreshing sweet creamy smile. I love this. Now that I think about it, my mouth waters. I have to call them and see if they sell it by the unit. I'll be coming back soon and try new more exciting dishes and will share with you all. Thank you Cody Cafe. You really made my day. August 30. 2019 ------------------- My kids and I went to try something different. One of my boys wanted Italian so instead of the traditional Olive Garden closer to my home I decided to yelp. I was hesitant since the plaza where the restaurant is located at doesn't look fancy. I thought I would regret this move. Once we walked in, I found that the place atmosphere is up to a nice bistro likes. Modern and comfortable furniture and chairs. Well, nice decor as well. Kids meal is so inexpensive but high in flavors and abundant. My rib eye fettuccine was spectacular. As I waited for the food to be brought to the table I read some reviews about the place. So my expectations were high. The flavors really pop, delicious and all ingredients work together to produce a very satisfying meal. Very generous portions. Full of flavor. Meat cooked just right, nice, moist and tender. The pasta was also on point. Right ratio of pasta, meat, and sauce. And the sauce was out of this world. I can surely say that this food competes with Olive Garden meals head-on. Prices are even lower than the Olive Garden. The place is small so I'm afraid that pretty soon they have to move to a bigger place. Give it a try and you won't regret this. In the end, my boys were happy with the quality of the food and I felt relieved I made the right choice for our meal today.

    Soft shell crab tapas
    Tanya K.

    Who knew a Vietnamese and Italian fusion would go so well together?! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves-- service was very pleasant and the food was so delicious! We got the soft shell crab and spinach and cheese wontons. Both were amazing and freshly cooked. The fusion of the wontons were beautiful and so different than any other wontons I've had, plus the fruit sauce accents it so well! The seafood in our entrees were very delicious and fresh. The servings were pretty large so I'll be having leftovers and I'm so excited to experience the meal again. The Vietnamese paella was insanely comforting. The Vietnamese flavors in a Spanish dish blended perfectly! Our desserts were very enjoyable! The chocolate cake had a pleasant saltiness. The matcha key lime pie had a great tang to finish off the meal. Service was so spot on. Melissa made us feel very welcomed even while being busy. The owners were sooo sweet and made sure we were taken cared of. I highly recommend trying Cody's out!!!

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    This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Denver, located in the Highlands neighborhood…read more It's old school (originally opened in the 1930s) serving great authentic Italian food with an interesting history. Back in the 1950s & 60s it had a unique connection to organized crime & was known as a hub for mobsters. This is a lively place with a cool vibe playing music from the 50s, 60s & 70s. I especially enjoyed the Motown sound. Lots of windows, both booths & tables were comfy & cushioned. Jack was our server & he was very friendly & attentive. We arrived for Brunch on a Sunday afternoon & the place was busy. We had Cheese Bread with Marinara, Lasagna & Chicken Parmigiana. Our dishes were delicious! The bread was a meal in its self with a really tasty sauce. The lasagna was very good as well but the parmigiana was even better...crispy flavorful chicken. What tied all this together was the scrumptious red sauce used in everything we ate. It was awesome with a spicy kick. This was an amazing meal & I look forward to trying some of their dishes from the dinner menu like the Lobster Ravioli & the Chicken Marsala.

    Absolutely loved this place. Honestly, not sure why the reviews aren't even higher than they are,…read morebut to each their own I suppose. The restaurant has a classic old school Italian rat pack throwback vibe. It's fun and lively and a great place to join friends for dinner. Food here is genuinely delicious. I grew up in a big Italian family and have eaten a lot of Italian food over the years. This is exactly the kind of Italian comfort food I was hoping for. Super flavorful and delicious dishes that won't disappoint. We tried the Gnnochi Salsicia, Lobster Ravioli, Tasty Treats and lasagna (always kind of hesitant to try a lasagna or spaghetti) and all of them were amazing. The Lobster Ravioli and Gnnochi were probably the table favorites and were genuinely two of the best dishes I've had at an Italian food spot in a long time. Absolutely plan to make this a regular stop moving forward!

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    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.
    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.
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    Cody's Cafe and Bar - italian - Updated July 2026

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