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    Cucina Bella

    4.4 (190 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    A little condiment section for diners
    Rika M.

    Food solid! Service? Can be polished a bit. This experience of mine is based on the takeout/pick up order I placed yesterday. I saw the ratings by others beforehand. Solid (almost) 4.5 star appeared very promising. It was a way to kick start my celebratory mood for Thursday. Before I would consume a lot of turkey and the side, I was in the mood for a good Italian. It had to be some place that I hadn't utilized in the past. So I did a quick search on Yelp like I always do. Cucina Bella was one of the restaurants in said search. Close enough from my home. After placing several items online, it gave me a window of opportunity for 15-16 minutes before it would be ready. After about 25 minutes later my order had been placed I was finally at the restaurant. Before I stepped in, I did my ritual: take some photos of the exterior. My anticipation was growing stronger. Once I was inside I took a few more photos of the interior. It was way past the busy lunch hour; there were only a few to several tables occupied by the diners. Then there appeared a female worker who had this staunch straight face with no warm smile or anything. "Hi, how can I help you?" To which I said, "I am here for my pick up order." having a warm smile on my face. I could easily tell that the one brown bag that was sitting on the bar appeared to be my food. She then asked, "What's the name?" in a blunt voice to which I stated my name. She grabbed the bag and handed it to me with the same cold look on her face with "Have a nice day." LOL! Well, at least she greeted me upon arrival and saw me off wishing me to have a good day so I can easily conclude that she wasn't rude or anything. My frank input though is that her customer service can be a bit polished? As soon as I got to my car and started driving, I was crossing my fingers (in my mind only; don't cross your fingers and drive!! LOL!) that the food was delicious. At least that's the most important thing after all. I had a sigh of relief at home. The meatballs (app), sausage and peppers (app) and the side crostini were all solid dishes. None of them were disappointing in any way. Although the meatballs weren't the best ones I've had (I can think of other similar Italian restaurants in Denver where they make/serve better meatballs), the overall seasonings that they used in them were pleasantly appropriated. Not too salty and yet no blandness was detected. The sausage and peppers were great especially on the crostini; $2.50 for the kind of portion is/was very friendlily priced despite the tough economy. Well, I can give this place a solid 3star based on everything I experienced. And yes, I will definitely consider utilizing them again in the future.

    Bella pizza with jalapeño, prosciutto and pineapples.
    Rose R.

    We ordered in and were pleasantly surprised by how fresh everything arrived. I went with the meatballs and Brussels sprouts, and both were cooked beautifully, full of flavor, hearty, and genuinely satisfying. My husband tried the Bella Jalapeño Pineapple pizza, which showed up neatly packaged and just as vibrant as it sounds. Every dish tasted exactly the way you hope takeout will but rarely does: thoughtful seasoning, great textures, and plenty of substance. A really enjoyable meal from start to finish.

    Casey D.

    Great meal! Super staff!! Enjoyed a nice Cabernet Sauvignon alongside beef carpaccio, a fresh bread basket, caprese salad, chicken piccata, and shrimp scampi gamberetti -- everything was delicious and well-prepared. The bread basket is a must to too! Would definitely come back!

    Risotto Salmon
    Marissa F.

    We went last night for dinner and had a lovely time. I had wine and my husband had an old fashioned. We had the burrata bruschetta to start. It was creamy, yummy and delicious! I wish there was more crostini because there was definitely leftover cheese. My husband had the salmon risotto and I had the veal saltimbocca. The salmon was way over cooked but he said the risotto was good. My meal was delicious, the presentation wasn't the best and there could have been less cheese, but overall very good. I will say the service was very slow despite it not being a busy night. Our waitress barely checked on us and just didn't seem interested in being there. This spot is close to our house so I'm sure we'll be back to try other things on the menu I

    Judy R.

    The eggplant was delicious, and the pasta el dente. Good sauce with large chunks of tomato. The eggplant had mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmigiano cheeses in small amounts. The Eggplant was sliced thin, breaded, and unpeeled, but the peel was tender and not an issue. The lasagna was good. The garlic bread was made from pizza dough, but we would have preferred a good Italian bread. Our server was very attentive and delightful to talk to. We liked the atmosphere, and the decorative touches were whimsical. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front.

    Veal Piccata
    Rachel M.

    Don't let the diner aesthetic fool you - this was genuinely one of the best meals I've had! I went with a girl friend at 6:30pm on a Wednesday night - it wasn't that busy. Lulu, our server, mentioned everything on the menu was great, and Wednesday nights are 15% off wine! We each ordered a glass of wine (the Cucina house red is SO good!) and shared Beef Carpaccio as an appetizer (so flavorful and well-prepared!). As a main, I ordered the Veal Piccata...and I'm still dreaming about it. Seriously, it was THAT good. The sauce was perfection, potatoes were eloquently whipped, and the veal was sizable and filling. My ONLY reservation on going back again and again was the price point ($80 including tip) for my meal. Honestly, though, great value for everything we had! I left on Cloud 9 and would likely come back for a date or special occasion.

    Linguine Vongole
    Mai L.

    I wasn't sure what to expect since I ordered on DoorDash. I was craving linguine with clams! My food arrived as promised and in a decent amount of time. The bread basket was loaded with slices of bread with some good garlic flavoring and some marinara sauce. And the clams was great. I liked the added tomatoes in there which don't usually come in this dish. Lots of good flavoring. Will def get food from here again!

    Zack recommend a special seafood entree and his dessert recommended was a delicious pear treat marinated in three unique wines.
    Bill D.

    This place is amazing! The food and service are both outstanding! Our server Zack was superb as well. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there yesterday and everything was perfect.

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    We go here every year with a large group of 30 people. The food is great and service is on point. Parking is limited in the area.

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    Luis G.

    Shane, we look forward to next year! Thank you so much!

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    4 years ago

    Best pasta and calamari I have had in a long time! Highly recommend! Awesome staff and amazing food! You won't be disappointed!

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    2 years ago

    It was very good.service and food. The Italian food was up to my expectations. Will trturn

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    Hi Joseph, that's so awesome to hear, thank you for sharing!

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    2 years ago

    Food service ambiance were all great. Highly recommend. Don't let the strip mall exterior scare you away!

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    3 years ago

    Great new neighborhood spot! Food was delicious, service was great. Definitely recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Very delicious italian food. Love the pesto pasta and the salmon sandwich. The salads are to dye for and so are the pizzas.

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    Great Italian options here. Liked the pizza and salad s.Service was good. Interior has a comfortable feel.

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    This place is totally a hidden gem! We tried the Ceaser salad and multiple different pizzas, all of it was amazing! Will definitely be back

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    Great food and service. We love having it in order neighborhood. Takes family whenever they're in town to visit.

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    As always, delicious pasta, great prep on the dishes, terrific variety of Italian fare. The staff is delightful. It's our gem in the hood

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    Delicious food, great service! Would definitely go again and take family or friends. Colorful interior.

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    Be attentive, revise the recipes..improve the flavor the quality. If a customer wants a fresh coffee give them a fresh coffee.

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    Do you have a Pasta Special on Mondays?

    We always have weekly specials! We currently have a 12oz double bone in grilled pork chop with whipped potatoes, spinach & a madeira glaze.… Read more

    Has anyone had their Spaghetti and Meatballs/Meat Sauce?

    Not sure if this helps but our sauce is made with ground pork & beef. It's the same sauce we use for our meat Lasagna. Since we've opened the Bolognese & Meat Lasagna have always been popular dishes here.

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    Odyssey Italian Restaurant

    Odyssey Italian Restaurant

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Was headed to Sauce and Shells on a Monday, they were closed and Angelo's had an hour wait…read more Miraculously after overhearing the hostess tell one party they would have to check back in 2 hours myself and my partner snagged a spot at the bar and learned about half-priced pasta! I feel fortunate because read other reviews here that said it took 2 months to secure a Monday reservation. I recently decided that I am not going to live a gluten free lifestyle even if my 4th cousin from 23andme suggested that everyone on earth is gluten intolerant and there is a global conspiracy to poison us all with gluten ataxia. Starting with the bread, we were already impressed. The texture was perfect, crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. There was another review that said it's not that great. Not sure what that persons problem is. I didn't know what to order so got the pasta rustica, a little marinara some ricotta. I understand from the other reviews that this is American Italian food but worked for me. My partner enjoyed the steak/Gorgonzola pasta. That was tasty too, I had the leftovers the next day! The limoncello cake, omg so good

    We made reservations for 5:15pm on a Saturday and were greeted and seated immediately upstairs. Our…read moreserver came over shortly with water and went over what was not available on the menu and what specials were available that evening. After that bread was brought over so we could dip into the already placed olive oil and vinegar that was on the table prior to sitting. We started with the calamari with was tasty but noticed the breading kept falling off the rings. I kept having to scoop the fallen breading out of the dipping sauce. For entrees, I got the mussels and linguine and my husband got the chicken piccata. Every mussel in my dish had meat in it which was nice but I felt like the overall dish was missing something as it was quite acidic tasting.. maybe some cream? The chicken piccata was pretty good, with mushrooms, artichokes, carrots, broccolini, and capers. My husband doesn't really like mushrooms or artichokes so I had a few bites of those and they were tasty. He said the dish reminded him of "old world piccata" and not the modern dish he was expecting of just chicken, capers, and pasta. But he said he did enjoy it. Service was slow and we did hear the next table have some complaints and their bill was comped. We did wait a bit between each course and for the server to appear for the bill. Overall, Odyssey restaurant was ok. The vibe is very cool as it is a converted home.

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    Tavernetta

    4.5
    (947 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I went to Tavernetta for my birthday and made a reservation a week in advance. Tbh reserving felt…read moresuper stressful but I guess that kind of the culture nowadays with the rules, credit card down, and showing up on time with a 10min leeway. However, we ended up showing up an hour before our reservation hoping to just get seated and we got in right away. Cassey was our incredible waiter and he made the night very memorable. After learning it was our first time there, he very patiently walked us through the menu and how the restaurant generally worked with serving sizes. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The ambience was great and cozy. We sat on the patio and it was mildly windy but it still felt nice being kept away in a corner of downtown. Starting with the appetizers, you HAVE TO get the burrata with some bread. It's the perfect flavor combination with the texture of the bread crumbs. Absolutely delicious. The salad was also a really great refreshing balance with the heavier burrata and bread. It's such a simple salad with the most amazing flavors of pickled shallots, buttermilk dressing, and Parmesan. They truly have some of the best cheeses ever. For the mains, I got the lobster tagliatelle and my partner got the lamb rigatoni. We also got smashed potatoes to share with cheese. Everything was impeccable. I was hesitant to get the lobster dish because it's such a low chance that a lobster dish is actually going to taste as good because it's a very difficult dish to perfect but I can confidently say it's probably one of the best ones I've had. The tomato base sauce with celery and chile with the lobster is the perfect combination. I do have to say a DISCLAIMER if you're not good with spicy food it's not for you. It has a pretty strong kick throughout the eating process so do not get it if you can't handle spice. Other than that, it's one of the most flavorful seafood pasta dishes I've ever had. I tried my partners lamb rigatoni and they truly perfected the rendering of it in the sauce and it's such a perfect overall dish with a good serving for rigatoni in general. If you're extra hungry, I would get the cheesy potatoes, they are perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and warm on the inside with the perfect amount of cheese and salt flakes. To close the night, we, of course, got the tiramisu which was very well made. Now, I have been to Paris and actually had it with the best cream on earth so it won't top that. However, it is a close second and probably the best I've had in America. I highly highly highly recommend you try it out. The service is impeccable and Cassey was the best company to have around to talk about celebrations, house of dragon, and having a good night. Thanks for making my birthday a great experience!

    Had dinner reservations for two, and was delighted that the table was ready when we got there…read more Everyone was super friendly and service was good. We started with the burrata based on Yelp reviews and they weren't wrong. Super fresh tasting, and the focaccia paired with it perfectly. It's an upcharge but worth it, and you aren't at a place like this to pinch pennies anyways. We both chose the rigatoni, we had a heavy lunch, and it was perfect. The sauce was deep and hearty and the pasta was exactly al dente. We split a strawberry guacamole sorbet and glad we did, it was larger than expected and absolutely delicious. Place has the feel of a modern restaurant, very sleek. My only complaint was that we were seated next to a room with a large group and it was hard to hear each other talk, but nothing to be done about that. Really great place with a highly focused menu that knocks it out of the park. J.Ja

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    Spuntino

    Spuntino

    4.3
    (540 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    Have wanted to try Spuntino for a while. Went for a birthday dinner celebration. We were a party of…read morefour with various food allergies, and despite the family-style nature of the offerings, Spuntino was able to accommodate our needs, and we had a great meal. We were seated at the front by the window, which was nice. It did get a little hot in the restaurant as more people arrived, since it has been unusually warm in Denver this season. We split six plates and were stuffed by the time the celebratory dessert arrived. We started with the burrata, which paired well with apple butter and pickled apples. The arancini was a fusion of Indian spiced cauliflower with mint-cilantro yogurt raita. My favorite of the Spuntini dishes was the Granchio--jumbo lump crab served over a crispy potato cake with butternut squash and a perfect 63 ° egg. We split two Primi dishes: their special of the day pasta, and the Cappellini Aglio e Olio. The Cappellini was amazing--a perfect blend of Indian spices, breadcrumbs, and another 63 ° egg. Yum. If you love scallops, the Capesante dish is not to be missed. These were some of the sweetest, perfectly prepared scallops I have had.

    First time for Happy Hour. I sat at the bar and was served by Victor M. The happy hour menu…read moreincluded their Arancini with one risotto ball for $4. The regular order is 3 balls. The regular menu is available. I started with their house Negroni with a jelly bear. Regular price is $16, HH for $12. I got their Insalata ($16) with Rebel Farms greens, Rancho Gordo white lima beans, rolled pork lonza & dill vinaigrette topped with shaved parmesan. The special happy hour sandwich was the Porchetta Sando for $8. Basically a slider. It was so good, I had another. I paired the food with a glass of Spanish Golban Crianza ($7.50!!). A full bodied red wine for porchetta. I decided to treat myself with the Amaro cheesecake and a pour of Lucano Anniversarie, $12 each. Nice cheesecake with chocolate slab on top. The Amaro was not bitter. Including tax & 20% tip, it came to $105. The food was not rushed. The restaurant steadily filled up by 630pm.

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    Panzano

    Panzano

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    I have been wanting to try Panzano out for years now, so I am glad the opportunity presented…read moreitself. Panzano is located inside the Hotel Monaco along 17th in downtown Denver. When you make reservations, and it is highly recommended that you do, there is an option to select a preset theatre menu option- Theatre Prix Fixe for $60 per person or the traditional menu option. The Theatre menu is the way to go for sure. For my first course, I selected the Insalata di Caesar. This is a very large portion of salad so be forewarned but it is also very good, so win-win. For the main course, I opted for the Pollo alla Milanese. Also, a huge plate of food. I was able to make two additional meals from the chicken. The tagliatelle was perfectly cooked and the sauce paired perfectly well with the breaded chicken. Perfetto! For dessert, I had to try the Budino di Caramello. The butterscotch was truly delectable. Our server and the staff at Panzano were amazing and checked in on us frequently. I highly recommend Panzano if you're in the area.

    Got the bourbon flight. It was strong, hit the nose nicely, but the rye-like flavor just isn't for…read moreme. 6.5/10. The orange cream soda was really good. 8/10. Calamari was mid. Too much batter. 6/10. The Brussels sprouts were a standout. Super crispy with a sweet glaze, and the apple salad on top tied it all together. 9/10. Service was great overall, just wish they checked in a bit more. 8/10. Vibes were solid but nothing crazy. 7/10.

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    Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!
    Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!
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    Quality Italian

    Quality Italian

    4.0
    (735 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Excellent service- shout out to Dylan for the amazing recommendations! we did espresso martinis,…read morethe whipped ricotta with honey drizzle and sesame focaccia, black truffle cacio e Pepe and the spicy lobster vodka rigatoni. the lobster meat was tossed in basil and this amazing chili oil then flambéed tableside! Both these pasta dishes were filling enough that we couldn't even think about dessert!! The cacio e pepe was a bit smaller than I think my husband needs but the homemade pasta was incredible! Very cozy, welcoming vibes. Didn't feel so fancy that it was stuffy but it had this energy of elegant fun. Expect to circle around a bit for parking. There's a garage nearby but we street parked a couple blocks over for free.

    Went here for a friend's bday. The atmosphere was nice and our waiter was friendly…read more I ordered a Caesar salad and asked to add a protein - the options were shrimp or crab. I chose shrimp. The waiter asked if I wanted them cold or grilled, I said grilled. And asked for dressing on the side. The salad came with the dressing mixed in and 3 (very large) cold shrimp. I didn't complain because I didn't feel the mistakes were big enough to warrant it. But upon seeing the bill, I wish I would have complained. The add-on price of the 3 shrimp that went on my mediocre $19 salad was $23 !!! So I paid over $50 after tax and tip for a meal that came out with two mistakes. They didn't even offer fresh pepper. Very disappointing.

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    Osteria Marco

    Osteria Marco

    4.1
    (2k reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$$

    Osteria Marco is a wonderful Italian spot located in downtown Denver! Came here with a relatively…read morelarge group on a Friday night; we had a reservation so were seated pretty quickly. We shared the: - Burrata: Do yourself a favor and get this! House made, creamy burrata on perfectly toasted bread. - Brussel sprouts (lemon and Parmesan): Classic. - Roasted beet salad (red and golden beets, green apple, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic): This was surprisingly delightful, perfectly complementary mix of sweet and savory elements. I also got: - Butternut squash orecchiette (lemon gremolata, ricotta, roasted butternut squash): Creamy sauce, well-cooked pasta, a bit on the sweeter side though. - Fig sour (Bulleit bourbon, lemon, fig, domaine de canton, pomegranate, apricot brandy): Was recommended this when I asked for their sweetest cocktail- this drink was great. Ambiance is rustic and homey. 9/10 would recommend!

    Overall, I was pretty pleased with this place. Had a table outside, which was kinda nice because…read morethe street was blocked off. The Arancini was good, but I would not say it was amazing. The carbonara was really good and the Bolognese with spectacular. The waiter was really great for the first half of the meal and then he was awkwardly absent for the second half which was a little annoying. Two side notes. Number one the pizzas looked really good, but we didn't try it. Number two, they do add this weird gratuity charge to your bill so pay attention and don't overtip. It's some sort of Denver city tax.

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    Gaetano's

    Gaetano's

    3.8
    (1k reviews)
    8.3 mi
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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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