Wow. We had my 40th birthday dinner for here and it was grand. For Denver, it's unusual for a restaurant to have the coveted trifecta (great food, great service, and a great atmosphere), but this place had it (If you like dining in a well appointed basement). My only nit with the meal was the gelato (which was served melted). We all enjoyed the full range of appetizers, wine, entries, and deserts and we had a solid meal for 6. It was a tad pricey, but I am worth it. read more

A friend of mine told me about this place but didn't have much to say since she was a much bigger fan of Parisi's upstairs. Firenze a Tavola was quite a surprise! Not only is it authentic Italian as other reviewers say, but the food is extremely fresh and the plating is eye catching. We had the Cartoccio di Coccoli which was amazing. Perfectly warm, light and airy pieces of fried pizza dough without tasting greasy in any way. The prosciutto was so fresh it tasted less than an hour old. The nice thing about it was it wasn't overly salty like some prosciuttos can get. Next had the Tortelli Mugellani which had a simple but rich and tasty bolognese sauce. My wife had one of the specials today (Sea Bass). I can't attest to it since I am not a fish guy, but my wife loved it and cleaned the plate. For desert we had their special dessert of the day as well of cheesecake covered with a strawberry compote. I've had my fair share of NY cheesecakes and this one beats them all. Super light and flavors are on point. Strawberry compote was simply the perfect compliment. The atmosphere is very Tuscan'ish with old style yellows and areas of exposed brick. Lighting was slightly dark and music was playing in the background but they knew the right volume and not to blast it like some do. Service was fantastic. I was attended to promptly at every point of the meal. Everything here tasted like it was all homemade. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Great birthday venue! 8 of my family dined here for my birthday. We were so impressed with the service and food. Thanks! We will be back!!

Delicious and delightful. Hidden beneath Parisi, this intimate dining experience is a real gem. Though I haven't been to Italy, it feels like they have achieved their goal of authentic Tuscan dining. Though all the dishes were delightful, the fried pizza dough was amazing. Don't miss it! read more

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This was probably by far the best Italian eating out experience I've ever had! Love the space, environment and of course the food and wine Will be back for sure! read more

Stupendous!! Oh, my gosh, what a fabulous restaurant! Authentic Tuscan decor and the food is absolutely delicious. The very efficient, professional, friendly staff accommodated a table of six promptly (we all had to be at BookBar at a certain time) with gentle, lovely, caring service. I can't say enough about this place. Don't miss it for wonderful Italian food served in a way that makes you feel like royalty. Honest! Thank you to the manager Gerrero (hope I spelled your name right) for going out of your way to make sure our party of six coming from all different places made it together and on time. You're the best!! read more

Been wanting to go there for years now and finally got the night off. We were the last to arrive on a Saturday night and both the service and the food was great. Don't be deterred by their fast casual concept upstairs (food's good but I want table service). Parisi's Firenza is absolutely worth the trip. read more

I came here during Restaurant Week with a group of friends. I was excited to try it out and I was not disappointed. We had a wonderful waiter; very attentive, friendly, and very willing to describe the menu items and answer our questions. The attention paid to the preparation and presentation of the food was fabulous. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. The restaurant has great ambience. I look forward to going there again one day. read more

Firenze a Tavola has got to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants. I have been there about half a dozen times and each one was fantastic. The service has always been good. It's a nice date night location. The dessert calzone is unreal read more

We chose this restaurant prior to a concert at the Oriental Theater. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the dinner menu and the wine menu. We started with the Antipasto toscano, which was divine. My boyfriend had the Pappardelle alla Chiantigiana, which I just had to try (and almost finished when he couldn't finish it). I had the spinach gnocchi with rabbit and it was also delicious. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because (for some reason) a family with small children came in and they seated them behind us. The mom even asked if they could move so as not to disturb us. However, the hostess said no for some reason although the place wasn't full. I'm not sure why the family chose to go to Firenze a Tavola instead of dining upstairs where it's more casual is beyond me, especially since the parents didn't monitor/discipline their children, particularly the older one who decided to turn the lights on and off downstairs where we were dining. Annoying! Anyway, that has nothing to do with the restaurant. The food was wonderful. The waiter was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I'd definitely dine at Firenze again for the scrumptious food. read more

Firenze a Tavola - Gnocchi with rabbit - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a birthday dinner here. The service for a large group in the middle of the week was perfection. The beet salad, delicious, the seafood linguini yummy & the dessert 5 stars. The wait staff friendly & entertaining. All in all for Italian food this was top notch. read more

If I could go here every weekend, I would. This is a great spot if you are looking for something very authentic, tasty, and quiet - quiet being a rarity now in Denver. Try the buffalo mozzarella, so good!! read more

We made a same-day reservation for 6pm on Saturday and it was not a problem. Not only is the manager and cook Italian, but also many of the waiters as well. I lived in Italy for a few years and this was the most authentic Italian meal I've had on American soil. Just like anywhere some of the dishes are better than others, but all dishes are something you would be served in Tuscany. Great service, authentic food and cool ambiance. It wasn't overpriced either, around the same we would have paid at a chain like Maggiano's. Not only am I excited to go back, but I am excited for others to experience it as well. read more

Amazing ambiance with a very original feel. The service was absolutely impeccable, the food was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable! In terms of value, you cannot beat this place! read more

Our quest for good Italian in Denver has finally ended. We have probably been to over a dozen Italian restaurants in Denver and this is the only one worth going to, by far. We know Italian, we are from the Northeast where Italian food is as common as Mexican here in Colorado. This place is fantastic. The food is great. Wine selection also amazing. Service, well bottom line, the service was the best we've ever had in the service bottomless pit that is the Denver Metro Area. No matter where you go, fancy or casual, the service in Denver is terrible but not here. It is a bit pricey but that comes with the territory of a place that has good food, drink, and service. I'm happy to pay for quality. Go check this place out, especially if you have been searching for good Italian. read more

BEST Italian food in Denver... hands down! Fresh pasta, unique flavors, melt in your mouth bread, and service that's authentic and personal. We LOVED our visit here and will be back soon! And don't forget to stop upstairs for some gelato on the way out :) read more

The only part about the diner I liked was the bread. Their buffa mozzarella appetizer was decent. However their salad was not properly cut so it made us look like horses eating our longstem lettuce. I ordered the seafood pasta dish that came with clams, muscles, and a lobster tail. The clams did not have very good flavor and were chewy. The lobster tail was completely over cooked and rubbery, difficult to get out of the tail shell and required a knife to saw through it to even eat it. I had a similar dish on Larimer Square the next night that was fabulous and the exact same price. I do not recommend this restaurant. Their wine list is also rather overpriced. Head downtown for a much better experience for the same price! read more

I ate here before a show at the Oriental Theater. I made a reservation, but didn't realize that there were actually TWO restaurants here, with Firenze (the higher priced one) downstairs. I had Burrata alla Mediterranea which was delicious, and the chef's special, which was homemade tubular pasta with a Chianti sauce and pork belly. The sauce was good, but very acidic. There was not much pork belly apparent. There was a complimentary plate of fresh carrots and celery with olive oil - which was nice, but I would have appreciated some bread with the pasta dish. Service was very good, but I thought the place was a bit pricey. read more

"Great Food and Atmosphere" We went for dinner Saturday evening and had a wonderful experience. Downstairs is much more intimate and feels like a little place in Italy. The food was fantastic - we had the fried dough appetizer with prosciutto and cheese, pappardelle, branzino and tiramisu. The fish might be the best I've ever had and the wine was lovely. This is a very European style restaurant and they don't rush you through your meal. If you're in a hurry you might want to stay upstairs but for a relaxing, nice dinner out I absolutely recommend it. read more

Last night was our first dining experience at Firenze a Tavola. As someone said in a previous review, the food and ambience of this restaurant has the ability to transport you to a different place. We loved the cozy stone walled dining room and rustic wood tables. It set the stage for the fantastic meal that was to come. We were greeted warmly by one of two waiters who were on hand last evening, tag-teaming the entire dining room and making it look completely effortless and even enjoyable. Fresh slices of ciabatta and a cup of warm herby dipping broth were brought to our table along with the glasses of wine we ordered. We started with the Heirloom Caprese salad: fresh, thickly sliced heirloom tomatoes interspersed with thick slices of fresh creamy buffalo mozzarella, sprinkled with fava beans and basil chiffonade and drizzled with very good olive oil. This salad just tastes like Summer to me. For entrees, I ordered the Pollette, which is a pan roasted chicken breast stuffed with spinach and sausage on a bed of the creamiest butteriest polenta I've ever experienced, alongside artichoke hearts wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with pan jus. OMFG... This dish was the perfect combination of flavors and textures ever! The Hubby's pancetta and herb-wrapped pork tenderloin was just as amazing and we couldn't help but trade bites throughout our meal - both dishes were absolutely amazing! The portions were very generous - too generous as it turns out. We could not even look at the dessert menu... this time. Next time, though, I'll know better and pace myself. We were absolutely transported by the entire experience and can't wait to go back for more! read more

We took the family for a special occasion, and while the food was very good, there was enough to detract from the experience to leave me a bit disappointed. First the good: Firenze a Tavola is on the fall menu, and it showcased some of the best of Northern Italian cuisine in Denver. The appetizers from the fritto misto to the mozzarella three ways were excellent. The salads were also excellent, from the beets to the Caesar (which is served deconstructed, like a wedge salad). I had the bread salad which a bit too sharp with raw onions, but otherwise good. The pastas and secundi were generous and delicious, but so rich that they overwhelmed. The fat ravioli with mushroom and pancetta was so covered in cream and cheese, it was hard to eat even one. My wife thought her seafood pasta was nothing special, although it had a lot of shellfish on it. I had the scallop and pork belly dish which was nice, although the tomato sauce seemed a bit too sweet overall. Now the negative. Service was polite, friendly but very slow. There's something to be said for slow eating, but there were long 10-15 minute gaps between courses. And it's hard to have a conversation to while away the time; it is very loud in that basement grotto. The ceilings are low and it's just hard surfaces everywhere so the sound reverberates into a constant roar. The tables are extra wide, so you really can't hear the person across from you when it's busy, like it was on the Saturday night we were there. Here's some advice to the owners; at least put some tablecloths on the wooden tables to deaden some of the sound. read more

If I could rate this place 10 stars I absolutely would! I have not enjoyed a meal like this in years, if ever. The flavors all complement each other so well. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere is amazing. Choose romantic in the lower level or conversational and family friendly upstairs! Authentic Southern Italian Cuisine read more

Service was not good. We hardly ever tip under 20%; they got ten but probably deserved 0%. Our drinks and water were empty and we sat for 30 minutes, no exaggeration, waiting for the waiter to come around so we could get the check. We finally had to ask the hostess to send our server over and it still took him 5 minutes. The gnocchi was not good but the pappardelle was really good. read more

Like Warren Miller's cinematography or Pat Conroy's sense of place in The Prince of Tides, the food at Firenze a Tavola has the rare ability to stamp upon oneself the soul of a destination one may never visit. Everything about this place is world-class yet understated. If you are looking for Italian food as good as anything else in Denver but without the pretentious atmosphere, grab a date and get over to this tiny restaurant below Parisi. My friend and I had the Restaurant Week menu (options we chose listed at the bottom of the review). I also ordered a glass of Chianti ($8) that was robust and worth every penny. For the first course the best option is the Catoccio di Coccoli. The dish arrives in a beautiful presentation with bite-sized fried dough squares eagerly awaiting to be combined with prosciutto and a spreadable Stracchino cheese. The saltiness of the prosciutto combined with the fattiness of the fried dough would have been enough; however, with the rich texture of the cheese this appetizer made me want to stop the rest of the order and have about ten more orders of just this. The other appetizer we ordered, the Brodo di Agnolottii, consisted of Mortadella, Speck, and Parmesan stuffed in to handmade tortellini. The flavor was so condensed and complex, all crammed in to these dime-size tortellinis. The only drawback was there was too much broth and not enough tortellini. For the second course my friend ordered the Fazzoletti Ripieni while I had the Pappardelle sul Cinghiale. Wow, I had no choice but to chairdance after my first bite. My dish consisted of a bed of the most tender pasta I have ever had, topped with a dizzying combination of herbs, tomatoes, olive oil, and wild boar meat. The meat paired perfectly with my Chianti. The smell of the dish alone sent me in to raptures. When they eventually discover time travel or teleporting I am pretty sure it is going to include test subjects inhaling amazing smells until--pooooofffffff--off they go to some other time or place. The pasta was the width of Carmelo Anthony's NY Knicks headband and it pulled apart gently, no need for a knife or the edge of your fork. My friend's dish was just as excellent, handmade pasta stuffed with pears and peccorino cheese. The cream sauce on top was amazing and there was a supersweet balsamic drizzle over all of it that made this almost an dessert dish disguised as an entree. When the dessert finally arrived we were exhausted from bliss. The tiramisu was excellent, and it seemed to have a delicious berry taste that I had never experienced before. My friend's chocolate gelato came with a shot of espresso on the side, which is meant to heartily drench everything. What a great end to a great experience! The walls are brick and the lighting is perfect, not too dark like a lot of other Italian restaurants can be. The upstairs restaurant is a quick casual Italian restaurant called Parisi, so walk in and to your right will be the stairs down to Firenze a Tavola. The place lives up to its name, as I was transported to Florence for an evening and I had a temporary respite from my incurable wanderlust. Primi: Cartoccio di Coccoli and Brodo di Agnolotti; Secondi: Fazzoletti Ripieni and Pappardelle sul Cinghiale; Dolce: Tiramisu and Affogato al Cioccolato read more

Four and a half stars for this restaurant, located downstairs from Parisi, one of my favorites. Went here a long time ago and returned last night for a birthday dinner, since my Mom and I both have birthdays at this time of year. We agreed on a combined dinner here without too much trouble, since it's a special occasion sort of place and we know we enjoy Simone Parisi's food so much. I have no recollection of what I ate when I was here years ago, but since the menu changes every month, that's ok. This time the menu had something for all of us, and I made sure to try everything we ordered. We got the fritto misto appetizer, which had mostly calamari but also a couple of giant shrimp and some asparagus, carrots and artichokes. Then our entrees: pork tenderloin wrapped in pancetta and prosciutto (that would be me), lobster/shrimp ravioli (Mom) and wild boar tagliatelle (Dad), plus a nice bottle of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine which we all enjoy. Everything was excellent! If I had to nitpick, and that's why I took off half a star, there were two slight issues: the batter on the fritto misto was a little salty, and my pork was a little more undercooked than I usually prefer. But really that's all I can take off for, since the meal was fantastic. The setting and the top-notch food make this one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. read more

So my date made reservations to Firenze for Valentines Day! I would normally not go out to eat on Valentines Day and I hate when there is a predetermined menu. I was greeted to a glass of champagne upon coming down the stairs. My immediate feel was that the restaurant had a warm romantic ambiance. Our service was excellent but that's where the good times stop rolling. We were in the restaurant for almost 3 hours. 40+ minutes between courses. I normally like when there are spaces between courses but this was excessive. I wanted to like the food. The first course we had scallops and a salad. I was not impressed but I wasn't completely turned off either. Second Course we both got the seafood risotto. Again it was edible but it wasn't anywhere near good. It was swimming in broth to be honest! Fast forward 35 minutes to our main course and I'm now disappointed. Her Sea Bass was over cooked, dry, and barely warm. I tasted it and thought it to be bland and not well executed. My lamb a big bone with about 2 small mouth fulls of food and a side of grizzle. Dessert was a dry brownie! I would love to try their normal menu when they aren't jam packed with people waiting for their reservations by the stairs but i don't think I'll give the place another chance after a huge tab with diner quality food I will find somewhere else to wet my palate. Oh the bread was good! lol read more

What a hidden little gem this place is! A friend of ours took us here for a group date night. They have a great wine collection and the food was delicious! read more

Firenze is noisy and difficult for engaged conversation. Our waiter was initially attentive, but after our antipasti for four, he disappeared for an inordinately long time, only to reappear with 2 orders of cold pork tenderloin and an order of lukewarm and bland tasting scaloppini. The manager in charge returned the pork to the kitchen and after a very long time came back with suitably cooked tenderloin. He thankfully compted the two pork entrees with apologies from the chef (NOT the chef's fault- we blame the waiter). The Firenze is noisy, over-valued, and over-priced. We cannot think of a good reason to return. read more

3 of us had dinner on Monday evening 8/25/14. It is restaurant week and so we ordered off of that menu. The ravioli with squid ink was said to be very good, the pork loin was good but tended toward dry, and the pork ribs were greasy. Dessert was disappointing, the tiramisu did not appear to be that at all, it was some sort of whipped cream and pound cake concoction plopped on the plate. The waiter tried to play it off as a different type of tiramisu. Had made a reservation a couple of months ago to get together with friends but the restaurant called the day before and stated that a private party had booked the entire downstairs and they could not accomodate us. They promised to flag my name and give us a free dessert when we came in the next time. Well, the next time was last night, and no, they did nothing for us. read more

What can I say? The meal was spectacularly good and the service was excellent. I had the warm root salad (it was big) and the wild boar dish (don't recall the name). my husband had the caesar salad, the scallops appetizer and the lobster ravioli. For dessert, we were each going to get a different dish, but when I ordered the dessert banana calzone, our waiter said it was very large and he didn't recommend getting anything else. Boy was he right! That dessert could easily serve 4 people. We brought home 1/2 of my dinner and about 1/2 of the dessert. Both were excellent the next day, as well. The service was wonderful (we had a reservation) and the bar service was excellent. I'd visit this restaurant again in a heartbeat. It was a wonderful post-Valentine's Day celebration. read more

What a fantastic experience. The ambiance, service and food were all top notch. Really looking forward to coming back.

Located in the basement of the much more popular Parisi, Firenze a Tavola offers a more calm and elegant dining experience than its upstairs neighbor. Seafood is fresh and deliciously prepared, and they offer an extensive wine list. Even the bread that comes before the meal is worth the trip alone. read more

This place is amazing. Being from out of town and looking for a place to hold a rehearsal dinner for 40 guests was no easy task. I emailed over 25 different venues and this was the winner. Gennaro was so easy to work with. All my emails were answered in a timely matter and they were able to accommodate several food allergies. Also, there were no food minimums or time limits. We had the whole area to ourselves for the entire evening. The actual event was wonderful-beautiful Tuscan decor, great food, attentive, friendly service full of small, unexpected details. I had nothing but compliments from our guests. The food was served family style, which made the whole affair seem like an intimate family dinner. I would definitely recommend Firenze a Tavola as a place to hold a small wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or special occasion party. read more

Liked the ambiance. Did not love the food. Luke warm and super chewy for the boar Pappardelle. The shrimp dish had very little flavor at all and was served almost cold.. I wanted to love it but I won't be back due to the price. I do like their upstairs cafe Parisi cheaper prices and better food. read more

I took my step father and mother here for my step father's birthday and we had an amazing time. Upon telling our server, Kenny, that it was my step father's birthday, he brought out little champagne flutes to celebrate. He recommended an excellent bottle of wine and appetizers. The calimari (fritto misto) was very good, and a large enough portion for three of us to share. I ordered the ravioli d'aragosta and it was amazing, and so filling I had to take it home with me! Everyone had an amazing meal, the desserts were great, my parents loved the atmosphere, portion sizes were appropriate to the price, and we will definitely be back. read more

We went here last night to celebrate my birthday. It might be the best Italian I've ever had. It was outstanding- food, service, value. I will be back many more times and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Stick with upstairs at Parisis Down stairs was horrible service and had to wait forever to get drinks, and while drinks are good, they took 40 minutes from when we sat down to when we got drinks. Four out of five of us had food arrive that was cold to slightly warm. Mine was the wild boar ragu and while good, it seemed like it was microwaved as half the meat was literally cold in the middle while others were warm. They did comp the drinks but I would rate this one of the worst meals I've had out in Denver in years. read more

Based on all of the wonderful reviews, we were so excited to spend our date night at Firenze a Tavola. Sadly, we will not be back. We decided to dine during their Valentines 4 course meal. The menu looked incredible. The atmosphere is lovely, all be it loud. The service was very slow which would have been okay if the food was worth waiting for. The best way to describe everything we had is bland. INCREDIBLY BLAND. Not a lick of salt on anything and no salt or pepper provided at the table. We had scallops, risotto, caprese, gnocchi, sea bass and beef tenderloin. The best part was the oil and vinegar that came with the bread. Unfortunately, dessert didn't get any better. A pear strudel that was not sweet in the least. Just pear, bitter cinnamon and dough. The meal took 3 hours and was close to $200 (including tip.) I'm not really sure where all these rave reviews are coming from. I only wish we could have had that experience as well. read more

Firenze a Tavola is inspired. Beautiful atmosphere. Amazing authentic food. Great service. Terrific wine list. It reminds me so much of the wonderful little family-owned restaurants in Florence. If you can't afford the airfare to Italy, this is the next best thing! Be sure to make a reservation a few days in advance. This place is popular, and tables are limited. read more

My husband and I tried this resturant for the first time last week and chose this because of Denver Resturant Week. Well, the food was ho-hum and our service was CRAP! The waitress brought out the wrong drinks, we had to ask for silverware and for our check at the end of the meal. The kicker was that when I went to balance my checkbook a few days later I see that there was an extra tip added onto what I had signed for. Thankfully my bank has fixed this. I WILL NEVER PATRONIZE THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN and have told our family and friends of this ordeal! read more