Romanos is Italian done right. It is located in Littleton and they have a parking lot adjacent…read more When you enter there is a counter and the pizza oven. You get seated in the dining room which is fairly large. The tables and atmosphere is nice if a little dated. This restaurant has been around for 59 years and many patrons come time and time again. We came on a Sunday for a pre-birthday lunch/dinner (does anyone else call it linner?) The server was very friendly and we started with soft drinks and an order of mozarella fritti, which is fried mozarella served with their homemade marinara sauce. It was fried to perfection, hot and delicious. The entrees come with soup or salad and bread. The salad was nice and fresh and perfect before pasta. I chose Romano's Triple Treat, which comes with eggplant parmigiana, chesse ravioli and pasta. It comes with meatball, sausage or mushrooms. As it is served with two I chose one meatball and one sausage. It is a very large portion so a lot was taken home. Everything was cooked well and I had the homemade spaghetti for my pasta. Romanos is delicious and will definitely be coming back.

grew up down the street from this place. I still have a fond memory of going here for winning the…read morebest smile when i was 5 years old. my dentist took me here and for the past 30 plus years ever time i go to eat here they never have disappointed me. To me the food is always satisfying.

Nice folks, good variety of flavorful food, fairly priced--especially since plenty for lunch the…read morenext day! Outdoor patio is great in warm weather and the specials really are special.

One of the best things about this restaurant is that it's locally owned, which is becoming harder…read moreand harder to find in the Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree area. The owners are actively involved in the community and consistently give back, especially by supporting local youth organizations and fundraisers. It's always nice to support a business that invests in the community it serves. Beyond that, the food is excellent. The menu offers a great selection of Italian favorites, from delicious pasta dishes to plenty of other options, and everything we've tried has been consistently flavorful and well prepared. They've expanded the restaurant, so there's much more seating than there used to be, and on a beautiful Colorado evening, the patio is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is always great. The service is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. This is one of those local restaurants that keeps us coming back, and it's an easy recommendation for anyone looking for great Italian food and outstanding hospitality.

I love this place so much ! Everything to eat is on point !…read moreI have been all around the world and never had muscles like these The creamy sauce is unforgettable. I wish I could drink it bottle it and take it home so if you go there, you must try the muscles. Also their pizzas have fresh basil, the size of a leaf on them. Their drinks are outstanding. They're frozen drinks in the summer or a must try if I had my way I would want to eat here every weekend. They have lots of TVs in the bar area for sports their wine glasses are spotless With a wide variety of wine All of the staff is very knowledgeable and been there for a long time. This is a hidden gem that you must try.

We were looking for takeout near the hotel and spotted Virgilio's Pizzeria on Yelp. They had good…read morereviews and an enticing menu, so I placed a takeout order. Our order included: * 18" Margherita Pizza - $30.50 * 18" Family Size Pizza with 1/2 Mushroom & 1/2 Chicken - $24 Total with tax: $57.33 The pizzas were substantial and nicely cooked. I especially liked the mushroom side, though I thought the chicken was a little dry. Overall, however, the pizzas were good, and I'd certainly be willing to return.

This is my second visit to this awesome place. I had the 12" Supreme Pizza which is the best pizza…read moreI have ever eaten. My wife had the Sausage & Pepper Calazone she enjoyed it very much. My other guest had Fettuccine Alfredo said way better than Olive Garden he is a diehard fan of OG. My daughter had Gaspuccis Pasta she too enjoyed the meal. My grandma always said You can always tell when people are enjoying a meal. Little or no conversation at the table. This was our table. Most important you can't just have meal at Gallo without stopping by the bakery and taking home their baked goods or eat it there. The staff is also very awesome.

Do yourself a huge favor.... Go ‼‼‼ The ambience, staff,…read moremenu and bakery gets A+++ Pet friendly as well !

I mean just a 10 out of 10. The service , the food , atmosphere. We just stopped in for lunch. Our…read morefirst time here and blown away by the flavors. The location might throw you off but it's nice inside. I will for sure be back !!!!

A wonderful, authentic Italian experience. Staff were speaking Italian, very friendly, waters…read morefilled often, and the menu is indicative of authenticity too. Inside was cozy and clean, though it was loud with plenty of fellow diners having boisterous conversations. The appetizer of fried seafood was incredible, and the best thing we ate there. Perfectly fried, lightly dusted to give a crisp outside, while the inside was juicy and tender. Outstanding, and something we will always order when we come here. Salad was also outstanding. We ordered the salad with their namesake, and every component was perfect in the composition. Perfectly dressed too. I had a Nero d'avola wine by the glass, and it was delicious. Quite dark and jammy, so it was fun. For the mains, we got the fish special, squid ink seafood pasta, and the pappardelle ragu. The fish special had wonderful sauce, but the fish itself was a little like it was previously frozen for a long time. Dry in a sense. Overall an alright dish. Squid ink seafood pasta was a little disappointing. Seafood was okay, but did not wow us. Now that many sushi restaurants in town are upping the seafood game in town, I suppose my expectations have risen despite being in a landlocked state. The pappardelle ragu was nice. Somewhat basic sauce, but it is done well. Next time, I will order their signature pasta dish. Apparently it's a homemade family recipe. Last, but not least, dessert. We got tiramisu and panna cotta. The tiramisu was not our favorite. Out of dozens of tiramisu in denver, we only liked 1. And this was not it. But I would say this is above average for denver. Lady fingers were not soaked enough, the cream felt a bit stiff, and i just wanted I to be a bit more of a gooey mess. The panna cotta was excellent. A bit much on the fruit topping, which we didn't care for, but we loved the panna cotta underneath. Overall a very pleasant experience. We are looking forward to our next visit and trying other items on their menu, like their pizza and their meat special.

I really loved my dining experience here! The restaurant has a lot of available parking right out…read morefront and the interior is modern and updated. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. As far as the food, I greatly enjoyed my salad. It came with a large piece of salmon and generous serving of avocado.

I have found Colore to be one of the top Italian restaurants in Denver. I have been visiting…read moreColore since my son was performing in band and orchestra concerts at DU, about 10-15 years now. It is not near my home, so I look for reasons to visit. My latest no-brainer excuse is to indulge in a nice meal prior to concerts from at Swallow Hill Music Center, located across the street from Colore. Last night was one of these nights. Quite the date night for me and my husband--a full meal at Colore and a Face Vocal Band concert at Swallow Hill! Colore has all the traditional American-Italian favorites, including lasagne and other creative pasta dishes (is the pasta homemade? I'm not sure, but it's yum!), chicken parm/picatta/marsala/saltimbocca, steak, fish, it is all very high quality and creative cooking. Pizza and calzones are also available. The prices are incredibly reasonable. Don't forget to glance at the cocktail menu, where they've tailored cocktails to include amaro, Campari, aperol,and limoncello to delicious result. Try the Italian Greyhound with Boulder Spirits gin and aperol, the Black Manhattan with Stranahan's whiskey and amaro, or the Italian margarita with Campari. And the wine list is reasonable, too, with a few high end Italian choices by the bottle, and many options by the glass to keep your budget down for the evening. And sangria? Yes, please! The desserts all have a nice Italian twist, as well. Cannoli, Tiramisu, gelato, and other indulgences. My FAVORITE THING? The garlic knots that come out with every meal, along with olive oil and balsamic for dipping. These are just heavenly, yeasty, soft, unforgettable. There is also always a special or two which we have found to be perhaps the most exciting and delicious on the menu. Last night, my husband ordered the salmon special. This piece of wonderful salmon was stuffed with lump blue crab and spinach, and had a white sauce with fennel and I forget what else, which was simply heaven. It was placed on a dollop of polenta. He ate every last bite. I opted for the vegetable lasagne, which didn't disappoint. A three-inch cube of lasagne, covered in their homemade marinara, with all the veggies--spinach, broccoli, artichoke, mushroom, zucchini. And of course, the requisite ricotta and mozzarella/parm layers. When we were sufficiently stuffed, we decided to share a dessert. Given the nice spring weather, we were drawn to the carrot cake with pineapple, walnuts, and berries, and a scoop of pistachio gelato. This carrot cake was a little two-layer individual round tower; they layer filled with pineapple sweetness and topped with a walnut cream. Strawberries and whip on the side made it feel healthy (lol). The pistachio gelato was the perfect accompaniment (we always need ice cream, right?), with little crunchy pistachios mixed in, as one would hope it would have. Our server was bubbly, very nice, and efficient. It was a great meal. I should also mention that they have takeout. How great would that be to have in your neighborhood? I noticed when I went online to make reservations, that Colore has just opened a Littleton location. I would like to submit a request--next location opening--Downtown Golden! That's my town, and I would love to have Colore take-out every week. And date night even more often. If no luck with getting a location in Golden, I will continue to keep my eye out for Face Vocal Band concerts at Swallow Hill, so that I have a great excuse to make my way down to South Broadway for a wonderful meal at Colore.

Our party of five was looking for a pleasant outdoor venue to enjoy a leisurely lunch, and based on…read morethe many positive reviews, Café Terracotta fit the bill. We made a reservation and were seated promptly at a large outdoor table offering both sunny and shaded spots. The setting is lovely, a nicely restored historic building with a Victorian vibe in downtown Littleton. We ordered: * Roasted Brussels Sprouts ($10) - sopressata, shaved parmesan, oregano-infused white balsamic * Chicken Salad Sandwich ($17) - toasted whole wheat, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, tomato, apple, walnut * Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($20) - beef short rib, white cheddar, tomato, horseradish sauce, arugula, caramelized onion, sourdough * (2) Black Forbidden Rice Salmon Bowls ($25) - cabbage slaw, cilantro, avocado, pickled red onion, cilantro vinaigrette Plus three cocktails: two Bees Knees and one Manhattan. Service was excellent and the food was very well executed. The shared Brussels sprouts were a hit. The salmon bowls were flavorful and nicely prepared, as was the chicken salad sandwich. The fries were hot, crispy, and tasty. However, the standout was the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Absolutely fantastic, and definitely what I'll be ordering next time. Tip: Restaurant parking is available in back of the restaurant.

Started with tasty bread and butter, and then enjoyed my delicious salmon entree. Finally devoured…read moremy chocolate cake dessert. Sorry I didn't take a photo until the end! Our server was excellent.

Piccino was a great find - and helped to satisfy our pizza craving, especially after learning that…read moreour all time favorite pizzeria just closed, after ten years. Piccino's isn't the same, but their pizza was really good. We ordered at the counter, found a table and didn't wait too long for our cocktails and just a smidge later, our plain pepperoni 10" pizza. It hit the spot for the both of us, and had we been hungrier, we would have ordered a salad to start also. #nexttime The place is fairly spacious but is minimal on the decor side, but we didn't mind. We came for the food. Our server was great and checked on us often. They do seasonal pizzas as well, so when we return, we'll venture out!

Quick service and great quality pizza!…read more It has a large parking lot that shares with the surrounding businesses. The staff was super friendly and very hopeful when making selections from the menu. I was going here on a second date and we ordered two pizzas to share. A margarita pizza and then one white pizza. I really enjoyed the white pizza with all the different cheeses they used. The margarita pizza tasted like a classic one so it was good as well. It was a really good atmosphere to just sit and talk to my date and get to know each other a little bit more. Not too crowded so it felt like a really great place with plenty of indoor seating. I definitely would go back.