Let me start off by saying I'm very very picky about my Italian food, since my family is from there and I grew up the east coast eating primarily Italian homemade dishes. Danielle's Scratch Kitchen is damn near the same as what I am used to. The chicken parm might be the best I've had (other than what mama made). I love this place so much I don't want other people to know about it so I haven't told my friends that it exists. read more

We finally made it here last night after it had been on our list for a long time. While we made a reservation for inside, they were able to switch us to a table on the patio since it was a beautiful night. My wife and I each started with a glass of wine, and then even though we hadn't planned to get an appetizer, we decided to order a side of bread with oil. The bread was amazing! It was a large order, and both the consistency and flavor were fantastic. There were a few different dishes I was considering, including the halibut, but since this was our first visit, I decided to go with the chicken Marsala, which many on here have raved about. First, it was a big portion with two large chicken breasts. On a future visit, my wife and I could split an appetizer or salad and then one order of the chicken. Next, flavor of everything was wonderful. Unlike a typical Marsala, which can be very heavy and overpowering, this sauce was lighter...in color, consistency, and taste. It was a perfect compliment to the chicken. Asparagus and potatoes were delicious too. My wife got the ravioli with pesto, and she really enjoyed her dish as well. Service was warm, pleasant, there when we needed it, but not overpowering, exactly what you'd hope for and expect from a restaurant of this stature. Very happy we finally got here. We'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Being Italian, I rarely get excited about eating out at an Italian restaurant but this one was exceptional. I don't know where "reviewer" Keven went four months ago, but both interior & exterior looked brand new, so his references about shabby furniture are confounding. What he described simply didn't exist. The waitstaff was attentive and polite, and each course arrived within a reasonable time. As for the food, it was excellent. We had an appetizer of baked Brie and prosciutto, that was served with a spicy peach reduction meant to be spread on the toast quarters that accompanied the dish. The pastas were all fresh and prepared al dente, which is the correct way to prepare pasta, and there were a variety of sauces available for those who might want to change up the menu selections. I have absolutely no idea what these folks were talking about when they mentioned specifics available on the menu that they found wanting. Reading their criticisms, It was like they went to a different establishment. Whatever the disconnect, there is no question that Danielle's is a cut above most restaurants and well worth the extra price. If one wants food that tastes like the old country, then one has to pay a bit more for the experience when here in the US. read more

This is such a classy restaurant and they serve the best chocolate espresso martini! Because it's an actual chef's kitchen it's easy for them to accommodate any dietary restrictions. read more

Great food and a wonderful location near the Village. It's nice to be able to eat inside or outside on the patio when the weather is nice. The food is very high quality. Service can be slow sometimes, but the staff is super friendly. They could use a menu refresh, or some specials, as they've had the exact same menu as long as we have lived here (nearly 6 years). read more

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Well? The main part of the Osso Buco was good, the smashed taters, meh, & the Caeser salad subpar. They do not even use anchovies in the dressing, and it did not appear to be any on the salad, so I asked for a side, which was not even creamy, just a thick something! :-( Then to find out, I was charged for a large salad. I did not think I had to specify the small considering I was ordering an entree, and one would think the waiter would have asked me! Considering it was a Monday night with relatively very few tables, the timing of serving the entree after the salad was a bit long & timing between offering the check & picking up the credit card also long. The waiter was friendly and courteous, yet what was he doing? Basically disappointing & mediocre! Maybe I need to scratch this place from my list! read more

Delicious food, many options, outdoor and indoor seating, great servers, friendly hosts. Many booths, Food is a bit high priced.

Took friends to Danielle's for dinner. The food was fantastic. I had the halibut and it was incredible. Service was great, and the manager made sure we were all taken care of as well. read more

Always great food, cocktails, service and setting. We recommend regularly to all who we know.

I'm not a fan of Italian restaurants, but this one impressed me. The food was some of the best I've eaten. The ravioli was awesome. It was light but filling. I also had salad and pistachio ice cream which were also very good. The servers were super nice and helpful as I ordered. I opted to sit outside since it was nice and breezy out but had to move inside due to rain. Even the bartender was helpful and engaged me in conversation. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area. read more

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The food and service are always outstanding. Love the menu selections. Nice for comfort food

The ambiance is antiquated. Chairs are old and torn. Tables are old and dirty. The restaurant just looks unkept.. Bathrooms and the whole restaurant needs a remodel. Outside patio full of leaves and debris. . The food and drinks are good. Servers ate professional. Jmo read more

We dined there in the summer and ate on the patio. It was a terrific atmosphere. The service was great. Fast, accurate, & friendly. The food was delicious. read more

Great ambiance- sat outside on the patio. Meals were delicious- we had homemade southern fried chicken and chicken Marsala as main dish and creme brûlée for dessert. Will definitely be back! read more

Slightly overcooked Calamari. Pasta was undercooked. Shrimp Scampi shrimp was tough (overcooked). Overpriced. Service was ok, but not great. Nice ambiance read more

We had lunch a week ago- caught them on a slow day which I love. Service was excellent and quick-we really appreciated the ambiance and the decor. Our lunch was fantastic- we had calamari and a sandwich. We are looking forward to going back for dinner soon! read more

Had a pasta dish. Nothing to write home about. Not excited about it. Over priced for what it is.

Loved the atmosphere & service. H ordered the fried chicken. When he saw my chicken parm, it seemed like he 'got less'. He liked it all, but the green beans were undercooked. My chicken parm lacked some flavor (salt?) & the pasta was undercooked. Wine was on the warm side & had spilled on the glass before serving. H's beer was good. We'll be back due to all the menu choices. read more

Overall not a great experience, service started out great and went down hill from there, food was bland and over cooked. Waited for over 30 minutes for the server to come by with the check. Wife had the halibut with risotto, bland, overcooked. Had the chicken Marsala, chicken was so overcooked was hard to cut. Will not be back. read more

We visited Danielle's late on a Friday evening. It was a nice change to the always crowded restaurants in Castle Rock. The food is fabulously prepared to order in the scratch kitchen. They have a great wine and cocktail list. read more

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We arrived around 5:30 pm. The restaurant was bright and cheery. A few tables were filled inside and outside. Our waiter, Brian, greeted us, asking if we wanted drinks. We ordered some soft drinks while discussing the menu. I wanted to try the 5 cheese stuffed mushrooms - they were pretty good, with some marinara sauce. We ordered the Cabutto Tenuta La Volta 2017. Brian recommended it since it seemed to be the owner's favorite. It paired well with the Vadouvan Spiced Halibut and Pasta Bolognese - both were delicious. For dessert, we both had the crème brûlée which hit the spot. read more

Danielle's Scratch Kitchen - Crème Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

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We had dinner last night and sat on the patio, it was a perfect night! We had a burger and a chicken sandwich and some wine, The food was very good and what struck me was how reasonable the wine by the glass choices were. I dine out alot and get a little tired of $20 dollars and up wine by the glass prices, the service was really nice as well, the menu is very versatile you can go big$$ or casual and we will be back soon. read more

I've been wanting to try Danielle's for a while. I recently decided to eat dinner here on a Saturday evening. The restaurant has a nice welcoming feel as you enter. There is a combination of classy and casual. They have a nice long bar area with plenty of seating. I didn't make a reservation prior to my visit. The hostess who greeted me was friendly and sat me inside next to their outside patio. I enjoyed the view. I didn't care for my waiter that much. He could use work on his professionalism by refraining from calling a patron "buddy" (said in a sort of patronizing way as well) excessively and by being more accommodating. It took him a while to take my order. When he came back to my table to take my order he said something that came across as if I were just hanging out or stopping by to take a survey. I wasn't impressed with his style of communication. I ordered a small house salad, Chicken Parmigiana and a Diet Coke. Food was OK. I thought it was overpriced. My order, with tip, came to a total bill of sale for $42+. I chose to skip dessert and pick up something somewhere else, on the way back home. Overall, I wasn't that impressed with my experience here. I will probably take a pass on returning here. However, glad I checked out Danielle's finally. read more

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Great place Service was great, Food was great. Nice chill patio, off the parking lot.

This is in a great location - I can't say that the food was scratch. Good customer service

Enjoyed an amazing Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. Service and food was amazing. Plus got to enjoy a show of a lady loosing her cool on the manager because she expected "priority" and that she should get sat before everyone else that had been waiting there. Props to the manager and host for handling the situation well. Keep up the good work read more

Best meal we've had in a while. Seth was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Great service! Portions are double what you get in other restaurants. read more

Had great expectations but so sad Pasta with mushroom was really salty and almost unedible So disappointed Beautiful restaurant, though Maybe try something else read more

Thought it was really expensive for what was served. Food was good but not amazing. I wish it was more affordable for the amount and quality of food that was served. I would skip probably next time. read more

Incredible food, great service in a charming location. During warm weather, the patio is amazing!

Went to the restaurant on a Saturday for lunch. Not too busy and was seated immediately. I had ordered the southern fried chicken as it's one of their specialty. It came out pretty quick, had a nice crunch with a smooth tasting gravy. I should had asked for more gravy but overall was great. Would definitely return to try another dish. read more

Never a bad time at Danielle's love to come here and a special occasion the food is always delicious and the servers are extremely friendly. The pasta is homemade and you could definitely taste the difference between this and other places the fried chicken and gravy was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a subtle crunch on the outside. Will definitely be back over and over again thanks Danielle's. read more

The service was very good. I had their famous southern fried chicken. I piece of chicken, small portion of potatoes and green beans for $26. It was fine but nothing special. read more

Great Italian chicken. Service was outstanding. Sitting outside in warm weather is delightful.

My wife and I ran into our son and his partner at the Castle Rock Farmer's Market and mooched around together, buying our fresh veggies for the week and chatting with the vendors. We were all pretty hungry by the time we finished shopping, and we asked our Castle Rock resident son for good dog-friendly restaurant suggestions that we hadn't tried yet. After Yelping a few of them, we decided to go to this charming little restaurant and give it a try. Danielle's has a gorgeous interior, and a very expansive outdoor patio that is very welcoming to your canine companions. We ordered adult beverages and two orders of their excellent crab cake appetizers. I don't remember what the kids had for entrees but they enjoyed them. My wife got the chicken parmesan, which she said was excellent, and I got the Southern Fried Chicken, which left a lot to be desired. The chicken itself was quite bland, the green beans were lukewarm, and I had to go inside and ask for salt because the pan-fried potatoes were completely unseasoned. My recommendation to this establishment would be to be a bit more creative with their spices - a little Italian Seasoning or paprika and garlic blend would make the flavors of the chicken stand out, and a dash of salt sprinkled on the potatoes in the pan would be appropriate. Despite my mildly disappointing entree, I very much enjoyed the atmosphere and service here and will happily return and give this establishment a second shot. read more

We randomly stopped in for dinner tonight and it was excellent (luckily we were able to be seated right away without a reservation). It is super cute inside with a great bar and the mixed drink menu is incredible. Christian was our server and was very helpful with gluten free accommodations. We had the shrimp appetizer and I had the Americano Pasta (yes they have gluten free pasta and it tastes homemade!). My husband loved the bolognese. Both dishes had excellent flavor. We will definitely be back! read more

Great food and service. I recommend the Fried Chicken! The patio is amazing. This place is a hidden gem!

Danielles scratch kitchen is fantastic. Came in with a small group and service was incredible. had drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. then sat at a two top and the server was super knowledgeable. shout out to Jordan!!! read more

We sat at a booth and were happy with the ambiance. A family friendly locale. Food was excellent, I dropped one star for the lack of vegetarian and vegan choices. They were willing to put a meatball on the side, but meat free choices would be appreciated. read more

First time here and with some excitement for this restaurant. I ordered the Wild Salmon Entree and my son ordered the chicken nuggets and fries. We also ordered the stuffed mushroom caps as an appetizer. The food was inedible. The stuffed mushrooms were cold and chewy. Meanwhile, the salmon was lukewarm when it was finally served (over thirty mins after ordering) and so overcooked it tasted like cardboard. The presentation of the dish was sloppy and even included some marinara sauce accidentally (?) splashed onto the side but it was covered by very dry and lukewarm fingerling potatoes. My son's dish was also cold and inedible. The chicken nuggets were surprisingly chewy, dry and spicy. The fries, meanwhile, were soggy and greasy. I would have tried to remedy the situation with the waiter but he rarely came by the table; he did stop by 30 mins after the dishes were served to ask if we needed anything else. I asked for buttered pasta for My son since he could not eat the chicken. It was another 30 mins before the pasta arrived and, you guessed it, cold and lethargic. We asked for dessert just to wrap up. That was also a mistake as the ice cream did not come out for 25 mins and it was soft and already melting by the time it arrived. Finally, I asked for the check which took 15 minutes to arrive. The waiter did not come back for another 15 mins to retrieve the bill and my payment. We were there 2.5 hours, all of which was spent waiting for service, hoping the food would magically taste better and wishing we were someplace else. Stopped at In and Out Burger on the way home just to get my son something reasonably edible. The restaurant, in summary, is over-priced, poorly serviced and very disappointing read more