I chose La Vietta Trattoria for my birthday dinner, and the entire evening exceeded my expectations. Bella was our server, and she took such wonderful care of us. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and helped make my birthday feel genuinely special. We started with the Bruschettina Classica and Lattuga Grigliata. The bruschetta was fresh and flavorful, but the grilled romaine completely surprised me. It was topped with a homemade creamy Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and balsamic reduction, and it ended up being my absolute favorite appetizer. My first drink was the Basito, made with Bacardi, lime, fresh basil, and club soda. It was incredibly refreshing--basically the perfect Italian mojito. For dinner, we tried the Lasagna alla Bolognese, Risotto alla Milanese, and Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe. The homemade lasagna was rich and comforting, the saffron risotto was delicious, and the cacio e pepe was simple in the best possible way. Every dish tasted thoughtfully prepared. We paired dinner with a Barbera that was absolutely to die for. It was a dry Italian red with the perfect balance and just enough sweetness for my taste. We finished with dessert, and the affogato was my favorite ending to an already phenomenal meal. Between the incredible food and Bella's wonderful service, La Vietta gave me such a memorable birthday dinner. I'll absolutely be back! read more

Had a delicious & relaxing dinner here while visiting Denver. Payton and Rudolph provided truly exceptional service. I had the lasagna alla bolognese and terrina di verdure. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The meat sauce in the lasagna was very good. It's safe to say my plates were cleared! read more

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I'm struggling to give this place even three stars. Italian cuisine is all about simple, amazing ingredients that are well executed. Unfortunately, this place doesn't source local or the best, and they can't cook. The artichoke was small and dry. It was only half; it basically had no meat, and the sauce with it was spicy- nothing Italian about this. The gnocchi were heavy, vs airy and light. The pesto was watery and had no flavor. The branzino was a hot mess. It came in parchment paper, which the server spent time cutting open but not removing. When I started to cut the fish, I was getting paper in my mouth. The fish was very thin and overcooked. The other fillers in there were overcooked as well. The dish didn't have a good flavor profile and was poorly executed. The veal Milanese was also not great. It was thin and dry; the crust was not crunchy, and for some reason it was cooked in butter, not olive oil. You can have a simple restaurant and do things well, use great ingredients and execute; unfortunately, this was not the case here. It's a nice space, a good addition to the neighborhood, but not a single dish was done well. read more

Great new restaurant and while there's lots of Italian restaurants in Denver, it seems unqiue in its classification as a "trattoria" offering quality dishes. They have a covered outdoor seating area and fairly spacious indoor seating as well. Their prices are very fair compared to other places in Denver. There's not too many spots where you can get a $3 bread basket (although it's very standard bread). The lasagna is easily one of the best I've had. Their mahi mani was slightly overcooked but had the perfect lemon zest and artichoke spread and I loved the onions. It also came with pearls which I would have preferred if they were crispy. For dessert we had their unique take on a panna cotta which came in a bar shape with a chocolate and pistachio layer. I'm normally not a panna cotta fan but loved this dish. Our server was friendly and informative but didn't refill our water as much as we would have hoped. Bonus: they validate parking at the 1720 Platte St lot. You don't pay at the lot but instead scan the QR code at the front of the restaurant and register your license plate using their code that voids the cost. read more

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Gosh, where to begin? We received wonderful service from Rudolph, he really took cared of us. The antipasti came out at a decent time but the pasta took awhile to get prepared. The restaurant was busy on a Thursday evening, most of the table were full. The portion sizes are good, not quite American size but definitely bigger than Italian size to me. We ordered the artichoke, arugula salad, grilled romaine lettuce, lasagna, linguine alla vongole, lobster ravioli and risotto al frutti de mare.... A basket of grilled ciabatta. All in all I really enjoyed my lasagna, the pasta sheets were thin but with a good chew, the bechamel so creamy, the bolognese was meaty and flavorful. The manager came and checked on us, just overall amazing vibe and such a cute spot to have such a great dining experience - really took me back to Italy with all the yummy food. Rudolph even helped de-shell the clams and mussels in our seafood dishes, I don't think I've had that experience ever and I've had vongole in Florence just a couple of years ago. Definitely planning to come back w the family and know they have validated parking, not the parking garage but the open parking a little further down. It was a nice walk to the restaurant and I want to come back and try their secondi next time. I feel their pricing is very reasonable - and the tiramisu was so delicious! Thanks for taking care of us Rudolph! We really appreciate you! read more

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Very cool brand new excellent Italian restaurant Nice Italian feel inside Menu had some great pasta but also some chicken and fish dishes Even have a patio! read more

La Vietta Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were so excited to see this place open up on Platte Street. On the positive side the hospitality is wonderful. Welcoming and helpful. We tried a cross section of items on the menu. Appetizers: Mussels. Sadly this was our least favorite. Mussels are small and sauce overpowers the mussels. The steak we ordered for 2-3 people was sizable and well done. Zucchini and Carrots were nicely done. We wanted to taste some pasta and they ordered a kids portion for us to try. It was gluten free with a pomodoro sauce. This was actually very good. We also ordered a salad which was just ok. Dessert was fabulous, a pistachio with some chocolate mousse. All things considered, they are working hard to give a great experience to the diners. The food needs a some tweaking. We will come back and try them again at lunchtime. read more

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I have been hearing about this place through several viral videos and was excited to bring my mom here. It isn't too crazy yet and we were able to get a table on a Saturday night for two people at around 8:30. Things were going very well, our server I believe his name was Mateo was very knowledgeable about all of the items and ingredients and preparations. He made good recommendations, we started with the little gem appetizer and the bread and burrata. We then put in our food order as the salad came out. The bread and the salad arrived, but the burrata never came and neither was our food. After so much time had gone by we asked about it, and they mentioned their Wi-Fi and their entire system shut down but that they have just put in my order by hand. At this point it had already been 45 minutes since we ordered, but we waited. 10 minutes later, our actual server came over and said that he just put in our food... anyways it really didn't come out more than an hour later, i had just called someone over and asked them just to cancel it-- then they walked out with the plates. The food was still really good and even though a delay like that could be avoided by using pen and paper the old-school way in that situation, they were really nice about it, at the end, one of the owners even offered to comp some of our check. I'll be giving it another shot, especially since there were multiple dishes on the menu I wanted to try read more

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When I learned that the owner of one of my favorite former Italian restaurants in Denver had opened a new spot in Commons Park I sprinted to get a reservation! Didn't have time for dinner this visit so we decided to do their aperitivo hour! It was fabulous! It was so exciting to see the place, packed and buzzing. Even the patio was busy filled with clinking glasses and people laughing! We sat at the bar with one of my favorite bartenders in Denver, Kenny, who makes arguably the best espresso martini in town and a mean dirty martini! We ordered almost everything on the food menu and it was lovely! I cannot wait to go back for dinner! read more

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What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've been transported to Sardinia on a warm summer evening. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly authentic. Do yourself a favor and order the vongole, the little clams are incredibly fresh, and the white wine sauce is absolutely delicious. I paired it with a glass of Soave, "The Corona of Verona," and it was the perfect match. Make sure you have some bread to soak up every last bite! This is the kind of neighborhood Italian spot you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. read more

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I absolutely loved the food and atmosphere, so will definitely be back. Best Italian food I've had in Denver so far and the service was amazing. We ordered the pesto gnocchi and the lobster ravioli to share and loved both. The gnocchi were hot and had a perfect texture. The pesto and red sauce on both dishes were so original and flavorful. They brought out some complementary breadsticks as soon as we sat down. We also had the aperol and grapefruit spritz and both were perfect. We don't usually get a dessert, but I just knew the tiramisu would be good, so we went for it and it so glad we did. It was a 10/10. The owner was so sweet and stopped by our table to check on us during the meal. I came to eat here with my sister before a concert and it's located in a cute area right along the river. We had a great time and it was nice to walk from there to ball arena for the concert after dinner. read more

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The service was outstanding, the food was perfection, it was the perfect way to be welcomed to Denver on our very first night. The owner went out of his way to accommodate us and it was very much appreciated. One of our best dining experiences ever. read more

La Vietta Trattoria - Grilled Mahi Mahi with puréed artichoke, baby potatoes, and cippollini onions. Out of this world. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of the best italian food ever i had. Not only price is very reasonable but also location and atmosphere is awesome! Highly recommended.

Thoughts from my first time at La Vietta: delicious, authentic food, genuine Italian trattoria ambiance, caring service, lively the music, and THAT bar! This is Denver's newest gem, and I can't wait to go back. To Marco and the team: Saluti e ben fatto! read more

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Easily one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in Denver. We ordered the pesto burrata, the lobster ravioli and the bolognese lasagna and everything was scrumptious. And Rudolph was such an amazing server. When he realized we were on a time limit and had been waiting for a minute, he rushed to the back and made sure our order was pushed ahead! And the tiramisu he gave us for the inconvenience was devoured the second we got home! read more

The decor was nice. A little loud inside but they have a nice outdoor patio. The servers were also friendly. The downside is the food. Sadly, I was hoping to like this place but every item was mediocre. The bruschetta was tasty but the bread it was served on was thin and tasted like store bought bakery bread. I had the ravioli and the pasta was chewy and the filling was minimal. The brandy wine sauce had no flavor. My friend got the lasagna which was decent but it was partially burnt. Hopefully, once they get settled in maybe the food will improve. But we both agreed to stick to our local Italian place instead. read more

Part of me wishes to complain about this gem of a restaurant to keep others away but my conscience says to give credit where it is due. This is a wonderful restaurant that provides a taste of the Italian countryside to Denver. We sat outside and the evening was delightful and there was no noise. Our waiter, Rudolph, was professional and diligent but never interfered with the flow of our evening. There is a delightful choice of Italian wines and aperitifs to whet the appetite and both the burratta appetizer was delicious. My mussels were an ample portion and its red sauce was unbelievably tasty. I could have made a meal of it alone. The grilled ciabatta allowed me to clean my plate! My wife thought that her lasagna bolognese was light and filling so we brought half of it home. My bronzino cooked in a paper wrap with olives , shrimp and mussels and accompanied by root vegetables was superbly prepared and delicious. We finished our meal with a wonderful tiramisu and the delicious home made limoncello. What a wonderful meal in a deli location and with spectacular service. I cannot wait to introduce friends to this wonderful find! read more

Great place for Italian sea food also the veal was cooked properly. It is a bit noisy, however staff was great, on time with Service and suggestions. On the patio, Start with the wine list, a side of baked bread, then the meal. All was wonderful. We will be back!!! read more

Stellar staff and a stellar chef. The menu has a great cocktail list, and wine list. We had the burrata and grilled romaine and loved it. I'm not a fan of an aperol spritz, but their Sarti Spetiz should not be missed. I need to come back to try their bistecca. read more

Wow, what a disappointment. Came with a reservation. Excited to try the new spot on the block and it just fell short in every way. This restaurant is not ready to be open. Took 2 hours to receive our food and no one in the staff acknowledged that pretty much everyone in the restaurant was waiting an absurd time to get even bread to the table. All to receive very subpar food and an expensive bill at the end. I hope they can evaluate their kitchen operations, staff to table ratio, etc... and make improvements to be a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Food was just okay tabled ordered 3 pasta dishes, a salad, and bruschetta and was not incredible. Have had Italian food in Italy and worked for an Italian food company and felt like it was trying to be good but was not. Service still seems to be getting understanding of logistics but was a beautiful restaurant. Not sure if I'll come back considering price for quality of food but decent Italian spot but better options downtown for higher end Italian. read more

We went La Vietta last night ( Fri ) food was exceptional and our waiter was great just seemed very busy. Only issue I had was how long our meal took. Almost an hour. But we were really enjoying the patio so wasn't worst thing in the world. I would say I'm glad we didn't set inside. Very loud. Great place we will be back again. read more

A guy on Google left a review and said it was the worst meal he's ever had in Denver, I scoffed reading it and thought he was overreacting but wow, he was right. I actually don't understand why there are so many good reviews. I rarely leave bad reviews, Italian food always tastes good to me, but this was genuinely the worst dinner experience I've ever had in Denver. Apparently this is supposed to be "authentic Italian cuisine" so maybe it just wasn't for us, but we both thought it was terrible. The atmosphere was lively and cozy, I loved it inside. For drinks we started with cocktails, the Aperol spritz was so sweet, barely any prosecco and it really needed more fizz. They were out of the Sarti spritz. The La Pausa cocktail tasted like straight perfume, so bad. I watched other people order it and order another drink without even finishing it. The waiter kept saying how the drinks are hit or miss with some people because of the bitterness, but I've never had this issue at other place. The Basito was decent, very fresh. For apps we ordered the burrata, the peaches, and the artichoke, everything was just very bad. The bread that came with the burrata tasted so stale, the burrata itself was fine but the pesto needed salt, it was just so mild, and it looked like it came with Safeway tri-colored grape tomatoes. None of it tasted fresh. The peaches were hot and came with a type of cheese that didn't fit with it, it really needed a cool ricotta for balance since the peaches were hot. The artichoke was so dry and tiny, and the Calabrian chili sauce was way too spicy. It needed a creamy lemon aioli or something with citrus, not just a lemon wedge. For entrees we ordered the seafood risotto and the gnocchi, again no flavor. The risotto was not creamy, didn't taste any cream or white wine. It just stuck to the roof of our mouth and tasted more like Asian rice. The shrimp were so dry with had no taste, there were only 3, and the clams were super fishy and were half the size of a dime. The gnocchi was fine, but they were dense, and it needed salt or something with more flavor. The wine was good, but my waiter didn't ask what size glass I wanted and defaulted to the larger more expensive glass without asking. Any comments I made on the food or drinks came with a response like "well, in authentic Italian cuisine, they don't use as much salt" or "yeah this cocktail is hit or miss for people because of this or that." If food or drinks need to come with a caveat or a warning, maybe it's not going to appeal to folks eating here, regardless if it's "authentic" or not. If you're going for a certain approach with your food, please just explain that right away so people know what to expect. Overall, super disappointed. I was really excited about the place. I'd go back for the red wine and that's it. read more

My 10 year old son said it best, "Holy crap. This food is amazing." We came across this place randomly while on vacation, not knowing we would need a reservation. They went out of their way to get us seated despite being very busy. The waiter was awesome and the food was just as good as my son implied. He had cacio e pepe. My wife had the grilled mahi mahi, and I had the lobster and shrimp ravioli. Well, I had most of it anyways because my son ended up finishing my dish after asking for a "taste". Dessert was great too. We will definitely come here again next time we're in the Denver area. read more

Had dinner. Started out with a nice charcuterie board with imported meats. Had a fantastic ravioli and my wife had sea bass in parchment which she loved. Finished with a delicious tiramisu and cappuccino. Welcoming decor and staff. Would definitely go again next time I am in town. read more

Had a wonderful family dinner outside with great, attentive service. We had the burrata which was amazing, and shared pastas (cacio & pepe, pomodoro, and vongole). All were cooked perfectly. The tiramisu had great texture and flavor. Definitely will return. read more