The food was yummy. The cockails were overpriced. The service was good except our waitress told us the specials of the night and then either omited or added different dishes to the tables on both sides of us. read more

A really solid restaurant. Food was delicious and nicely presented. Overall very good, just slightly overpriced.

It's our neighborhood restaurant and what a gem! The only downfall, hard to get into last minute. We always have such great food. The portions are small for our 15 year old for sure. Love to dine here. read more

For crying out loud! Now I understand what others have been telling me. UGH. I rave about this place. I love the food, highest quality, and the service has been impeccable. Some of my friends say I am crazy and the service is awful. But I had never experienced that, ..... until tonight. Wow One of my favorite restaurants ruined by a single waitress. WTF. Our food was great and served timely by others. We arrived late, after 8:30 so I guess our waitress was checked out. We sat at our table for almost 10-15 minutes before she acknowledged us. Another 10 minutes before our wine arrived along with the salads we ordered. Then we ordered pizza with more wine. Pizza arrived with another kitchen server and where play tel was our waitress? Having a fun time with the bartender from our view. Then she comes back, no wine and now has to bring the pizza adds like Parmesan and red pepper flakes - We have now consumed 1/2 our pizza with neither wine or pizza ads so we are compelled to flag down the bus boy to ask that we might get our wine with our meal. And then the waitress does deliver, BUT WITH ATTITUDE. Really? Plus she serves me a Chardonnay that I have expressly told her I am allergic to. Soooooo, if you have read this ranting - Learn something. The food at this place is incredible. If service sucks write a review and maybe the management will take heed. read more

Went there two weeks ago. We entered the restaurant to a horrible smell. I asked the hostess what this was and she said "we have a sewage problem." I then responded "it smells awful." She replied " it gets better once you go further back into the restaurant, which I then responded "I think we will go some place else " and the hostess said "good idea." I am giving them one star as I think they should have been closed that night- especially if this is a health code issue. Previous experiences here have been okay, a bit average, and over priced. Not going back- too many options in Denver. read more

We live in the neighborhood and love that this Italian gem has come to our backyard. We've been 12-15 times. Love the food every time. Mussels, lamb, corn chowder, beet salad, are some of our faves. A few other yelpers are spot on about the service sometimes lacking, but from what we've seen, they at times seem disorganized rather than snooty or incompetent. Having said that, we've had excellent service more times than not. So I give 5 to balance out a few unfair 2s. The bar is a even more fun than the dining area for people watching and chatting it up with the friendly bartender. You can eat up there as well. read more

Locanda del Borgo is by far my wife and I's favorite Italian restaurant in the entire Denver metro area. The restaurant itself is fairly cozy so definitely make a reservation if you plan to go on a Fri or Sat night. The wine list is extensive and unique; you won't find your typical cliche pinot grigio or reisling on their wine list. I loved this and our servers were all very generous about letting us try another if we didn't like a selection. It is a little bit pricey but well worth it for a date night or random dinner out. The food is AMAZING. Let me tell you, my heritage is Italian and have been to Italy several times. The chef here nailed it. My personal favorites are the fresh tagliolini with shrimp and the strip steak (ordered twice and both times it was perfect). Definitely try an appetizer too; I highly recommend the bruschetta. Everything seems fresh and we have not been disappointed yet! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Best Italian food in Denver and terrific service. Highly recommended.

My family and I ate here on Saturday night and it was very good. The location leaves a little to be desired but it is also very relaxed and unassuming -- overall the whole experience was very comfortable. The menu was great and included so many items we wanted to try. But the cioppino was what we initially came here for. Since there were so many things that looked good my wife and I ordered 3 appetizers and the cioppino and then split everything. We had prosciutto and olives, clams & mussels and the sausage & peppers as our appetizers and they were all really delicious. Portion sizes perfect for the two of us to share. The cioppino was also delicious. My two kids (8 and 9) ordered the margherita pizza and the short rib ravioli - both were delicious and a huge hit. We will definitely be back. read more

It breaks my heart to write this review. We've been going to Locanda Del Borgo since it first opened and at one time it was our favorite neighborhood restaurant. However, it has gone downhill, especially on the service front. Our most recent visit really sealed it for us. No bread, no water refills, waiter screwed up the order and didn't apologize for the mistake, and waiter took 10 minutes (yes 10 minutes) to run our credit card. We'll move on from this restaurant, sadly. read more

Food is awesome. However, after just spending $90 on take out, I'm very disappointed in the portion size as well as the preparation. Received no napkins or utensils. I would not recommend ordering take out because my sense is that skimping on portions on take out orders is probably how they operate as business as usual. Additionally, the hostess was not very friendly and seemed sort of lazy. She would inform diners that she didn't want to leave the hostess stand to escort them to their table.....Unbelievable!! Front of the restaurant staff deliver the first impression for a diner. My expectation would be that the ability to deliver service with a smile and some effort would be a non negotiable requirement for a hostess. The food was five stars but the service was closer to two stars. However, I wouldn't blame the employees. This is a leadership issue.... what you permit, is what you promote! read more

This place is amazing! My friend and I went there Friday night and loved the food so much, we went back again tonight. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, the waitstaff was very attentive and the place is cute. What's not to love? read more

We all are biased reviewers, but with Locanda del Borgo, I must admit, I am really biased. My family and friends have dined here at least 50-times since it opened and I think we know the menu well. When I enter Locanda (inn) del Borgo (Village), I get the warm fuzzy feeling of my favorite neighborhood establishment that knows my wife and adult children and knows what our demands are because over the years we have had many discussions with Giancarlo and his staff about what works and what does not work. Locando del Borgo knows exactly what it is. It is a neighborhood Italian restaurant, not an Osteria, nor a Trattoria, that takes advantage of what is good and available in the market while assiduously maintaining the set menu items. In the September 6th, 2004 issue of The New Yorker Malcolm Gladwell wrote an article entitled, "The Ketchup Conundrum." In the article he explained why some food products are market dominate while others are not. He introduced to me the concept of "amplitude" which is a word that describes our sensory reactions to the 5-elements of taste: sweet, sour, salt, bitter, and umami. When all of these component parts of a dish come together to form a unique sensory experience in our mouths, the food is said to have broad amplitude. I have digressed with this description of a technical food science term because it is so essential to good cooking. It is the characteristic of a meal that tells you to return to have it again. Giancarlo's food has amplitude. It is why we return. The salads are special. Beet salad, butter lettuce with pears and gorgonzola, an artichoke heart offering all leave me with an impression of "I'll order that again." The pastas are the star of the restaurant. The short rib sauce, the italian sausage, the bolognese, the simple tomato..all are imprinted on my sensory memory. The wine list is broad in its reach and affordable in its pricing. Last night our group ordered a white ($34) and a red ($36) from Italy that we had never tried. We felt no trepidation for we trust Locanda's selections. Both were great values . Desserts? Tiramisu ("Pick me up"), Panacotta (cooked cream with fresh fruit), the chocolate torte are all good. The panacotta always has the right amount of jiggle to let you know that there is not excessive amounts of gelatin. So my scorecard looks like this: 1. Ambience (weight of 1): warm, simple, comfortable. Not elegant. Very nice covered patio. Open kitchen that adds to the warmth. Pizza oven open to the public. What you generally see is that the customers do not pay attention to the happenings in the kitchen. They are absorbed in their appreciation of the meal. Score: 7 2. Beverage selection (weight of 1): Great bar, very nice wine list; a perfect match for the place; reasonably priced. Score: 8 3. Presentation of food (weight of 1): Once again, not elegant, but clean, neat, warm, friendly. Score: 8. 4. Price/Value (Weight of 1): It's a great deal to dine at Locanda. Score 8. 5. Service (Weight of 2): It can be inconsistent, especially with the turnover of some wait staff, but generally, they are well-trained, attentive, and kind. Score: 7 x 2 = 14. 6. Quality of Food (Weight of 2): Score: 8 x 2 = 16. 7. AMF Factor (Weight of 2): This factor measures how well the restaurant executes its value proposition. Locanda del Borgo knows exactly what it offers to make guests feel content and it executes that proposition very well. Score 9 x 2 = 18. Ambience: 7 Beverage: 8 Presentation: 8 Price/Value: 8 Service: 14 Food Quality: 16 AMF Factor: 18 Total 79/100 read more

This place had many accolades online - voted by the Westword as the best neighborhood Italian restaurant - so I was excited to try it. For some reason, I was expecting (and hoping for) a cozy, family run restaurant with home-style cooking. But instead, this restaurant was trendy, overpriced, and was cold and dark inside. We were sat at a small, two-seater table nestled along the wall with other small tables on either side of ours, snuggled right up making it hard to have a private conversation or romantic dinner. The meal started out with bread served along with fantastic oil and balsamic vinaigrette- that was the highlight for me! We ordered the butter lettuce starter salad, which was a tiny salad that cost $9 (that is just WAY too much, in my opinion) - and I swear there was no butter lettuce, it was definitely romaine. Strange? I think so. My boyfriend and I ordered spaghetti and meatballs - we were craving hearty, thick spaghetti with big, homemade meatballs - some comfort food, ya know? But instead, we got a small "fancy" bowl of spaghetti and none of it tasted homemade. The noodles were noodles - like what you buy in a box for $2 at King Soopers. The sauce tasted canned and the meatballs were like those little frozen ones you buy in the freezer isle. Then, this place had the nerve to charge $14 for it! Yikes, I thought this place was incredibly overpriced considering the quality and portion sizes. Plus, to top it off, our service was sub-par. We had empty glasses of water and had a hard time getting our server's attention. Not to mention that the table to our left was left unbussed for almost our entire meal, so we were looking at a dirty table. There weren't that many tables in the place and for the price, I expect the employees to be all over that stuff. In stealing Yelp's words from above (when I give a restaurant two stars), "Meh, I've had better" - waaaaay better. read more

We have been to Locanda del Borgo several times, it is what brought us back on Thursday night to celebrate my dad's birthday. I should have know that it was off to a bad start. We made a reservation for 6 people for Friday night, we had a change in plans and I called to move the reservation to Thursday night. When I asked them to cancel the reservation for Friday night they said that they did not have a reservation for us on Friday night. Hum, interesting since I called the reservation in. I was like ok, no big deal, if can move the reservation that is fine. We arrived @ 7pm and we waited for 35 MINUTES until our order was taken. The drink order came out wrong and then we sat for another 20 minutes. We had to ask the hostess if we could get our waiter to come over and take our order. Two of us ordered the Cesare salad and the waiter came over to me to tell me that they didn't have any romaine lettuce, would I like to change my salad order. Then as some of the food finally came out, they told the other person who ordered the Cesare salad that they didn't have romaine lettuce for the Cesare salad. Why was this not taken care of when they told me about my salad? I thought that maybe they had enough for one salad that is why the other person was not asked if they wanted to change their salad. SERIOUSLY, WHO OFFERS CESARE SALAD ON THE MENU AND THEN DOES NOT HAVE ROMAINE LETTUCE?! The food came out and it was good, but to wait for an hour and 15 minutes is a bit much. We had to ask for bread, and the waiter said that he would bring some out as soon as it was out of the oven, hum, the table next to us got bread about 10 minutes earlier. I asked again about the bread, i got the same response and I commented that the table next to us got bread and the waiter was like, sorry I will go check. My rule of thumb is if you don't know, don't make up an answer, just be honest with us. At the end of the dinner, the waiter did bring out 3 desserts and apologized for the long wait, but honestly, if they want to stay in business, they need to get better organized on the wait staff side and in the kitchen. I am giving Locanda del Borgo 3 stars because of the service. We will try it again in the future and I hope that I can report that I am moving the rating up to 4 or 5 starts. read more

This place is so close to our house and I wish it had better food. The pasta dishes are just OK. They have seafood stew on the menu for 25!? why So much?? we had to clams and mussles for aps-they were good. The waitress was was just OK. Kind of slow and not attentive. She recommeneded three "top choices" I decided to take her advice and had the homemade linguini with sausage and mushrooms. It tasted exactly like beef stroganoff from a box. --was not that good. Last time we went the menu and the meal wasnt what it said. I also ordered the salad with pears and it had cheap RED apples as a subsitute-so lame. One piece of blue cheese-90 something dollars for an OK meal....so close to my house but I just wish the food and service were better....Id just go to the bar for happy hour thats it. read more

I usually really like this place. But the last experience there merits some comments. We had made a reservation for lunch for 12 people over a month before we actually ate at Locanda. We arrived to a 1/4 full restaurant, which only had one server working the entire floor. It took the server 15 minutes to get us the bread she had promised, but she brought about 8 pieces for a party of 12 and forgot to bring the olive oil that the restaurant generally serves with bread. When we asked for more bread and some olive oil, it took another 10 minutes to get it. We ordered off the lunch menu. One diner was told he could get an extra sausage with his meal, but it never came. Two of us ordered the Chicken Milanese with grilled vegetables and potatoes. One of us got the veggies, one got potatoes. When we asked for the missing items, we were told they were out of veggies and potatoes. Two additional diners ordered the Salmon Salad. The server showed up with one salad and told us they were out of salmon, so the people who ordered it had to decide who got the food that they ordered. And, again, the potatoes that were supposed to be in the salad were not - out of potatoes. It took another 20 minutes for the person who didn't get the salmon to get the sandwich that he ordered, after everyone else at the table had finished their meals. The server kept apologizing and blaming all of the problems on the kitchen. While the manager comped a portion of our check, that really wasn't the issue for us. We had counted on them planning ahead, knowing that we were a large party, and having food on hand for that large of a group. And, if they didn't, letting us know when we were ordering would have been a nice thing to do. But, pretending that all was well when it obviously wasn't really made our experience unpleasant. Also, just an observation, but a larger party at the back of the dining room had a nice white tablecloth on their table. Ours was bare and we had paper napkins. Not nice when the lunch tab was around $300. read more

The menu looked good online, but going in was an experience I could've done without. The restaurant was not busy. The server got us the water quickly, yet we had to wait a long time for bread. We thought it'd be warm having waited that long, but that wasn't the case. The meatball appetizer sauce tasted like tomato soup. We ordered mussels and clams as well and had a clam that did not open. My wife's mozzarella in her ziti dish was ice cold. Our main server was inattentive at best. I do not have this restaurant on my list to return to. read more

What a terrible $70.00 experience (2 salads, underwhelming to say the least- 1 with less than an ounce of goat cheese and yellow- not green rocket lettuce, and 4 small slivers of beets- $9.00); 2 entree's full of pasta (cooked properly) but one with greasy mushrooms, fatty sausage and no sauce, and certainly not on the pasta described on the menu+ the other entree with 10 clams/mussels sitting naked on a bed of angel hair- sauce? garlic, olive oil...again greasy! This included 1 glass of wine and a terribly below average waitress flirting with the management in the kitchen. read more

I went to Locanda DelBorgo for a birthday celebration with family. This high priced restaurant is serving mediocre food. I was shocked!!! I don't know were to begin! Don't you sample your menu options for taste? My food was served cold and bland! Isn't Italian food suppose to have flavor? My sisters food was very salty and cold. The serving sizes were child portions. We felt very rushed and we had to keep flagging our waitress down. It was a total ripoff!!! read more

Worst service ever ! Oh wait there was no service. Pitiful meal. Could have had my dog serve better

The short rib ravioli.....my god, that stuff is delicious! Love this place, love that it's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and the staff is excellent. We've been there twice so far and will definitely be coming back again! read more

First time to this restaurant. BIG disappointment!!! Food mediocre at best. The drinks were ridiculously priced as were the entrees. I ordered choppino, $26.00. Quite small portions...3 mussels, 1 shrimp, 1 scallop, and tidbits of "whatever", in a tasty sauce... We won't be back. Two thumbs seriously down!!!!! read more

A consistently good Italian restaurant. Caters mostly to the neighborhood, but good enough to compete citywide. Their spinach ravioli stuffed with braised short ribs is one of the best meals we've had in Denver. read more

Myself and three friends "dined" here on Tuesday, December 12 for our Christmas outing. It was our first time at the restaurant. Upon entering, the air had a heavy smokey smell. (I wanted to open a window.) It worsened as the night went on and at one point we saw smoke filling the air throughout the restaurant. By the time we left, our eyes were burning/watering. The server said they had a ventilation problem and a door or window had been opened. When I got home my daughter and husband said I smelled like an ash tray and indeed my clothing stunk. Our wine was delicious but that was about the only thing. I couldn't believe we weren't comp'd on our meal in some way. Very bizarre, unpleasant, and disappointing experience. read more

We went to the restaurant last night, it smelled like smoke when we got there. when our friends arrived the smoke was getting worse. our server said there was an issue with the ventilation system. we ordered, our eyes were burning and it was very smoky in there, I said can you open the door? the fire department came to our table and said did they tell you to go out to the patio? the CO2 is dangerously high? No they didn't...we left our meals and went to the covered patio. the owner was in the restaurant, he never came out and addressed the patrons at all. the server was going to give us checks for our dinners that were on the table??? We tipped the server, we seriously couldn't believe that the owner never addressed the people that were standing out there. read more

I spoke with the waiter about my gluten allergy (celiac) and he confirmed what items I could safely eat. As I was eating my gf salad, I found a crouton. This is a dangerous mistake. Be careful eating at this place if you have an allergy. read more

Menu is diverse enough for a casual dinner or a fancy, romantic date. Food was delicious and nearly as good as the food we had in Italy.

A decent Italian food Restaraunt which focuses more on just pasta dishes. Their wood fire grill kicks up dishes which would normally seem bland. A coisy atmosphere but a little overpriced (especially their wine list where you'll be hard pressed to find more than 2-3 glasses of wine under $10) read more

I had great hopes for this place after reading other reviews and looking at the menu online, but my husband and I were seriously disappointed in our experience. Having worked in restaurants in the past, I have a lot of patience when it comes to eating out and the things that can go wrong. However, there is a mishap and then there is just plain horrible restaurant management. We went for dinner on Friday night and were told the main dining room was full, but if we wanted we could sit on the covered, heated patio. The patio sounded fine to us, as we were fairly hungry and it was nice outside. I got a bad feeling as soon as the hostess brought us out there. The patio is cramped and on a slant. There were a couple tables of people at one end, but she brought us to the other end where it was deserted and all of the tables except for ours were sitting there dirty with plates and silverware not yet cleared away. Why the hostess didn't take care of that situation when she saw it, I am not sure. We settled in to enjoy the quiet at first and did receive bread and water, but then proceeded to sit there amongst the dirty tables surrounding us for at least 15 minutes without ever seeing a server to even get a glass of wine. Having not even ordered anything yet, I did not feel bad about getting up and leaving. Clearly, they did not care to keep us as customers. I don't think I have ever had such a bad experience at a restaurant and I will definitely not be returning! read more

I have been going to Locanda for quite some time and the food has always been wonderful. At lunch time, however, I feel that they need more help. With only one wait staff on and no busboy to be seen...the atmosphere feels very stressed. The manager seems to be overly rushed, hurried, and hassled. I will definitely go back..but they need to address this issue..... read more

Amazing every time - I am so happy they are in my hood!!!! Truly my favorite restaurant in all of Denver!

I've been to this place many times since it opened. My last visit confirmed to me that it has continued to go down hill. The place needs updating, as it has never changed since it opened. The men's restroom is in horrible shape, the paint throughout is stained and scraped and the whole place could use a good cleaning. As for the food, it too is tired and the menu seems unchanged. Specials aren't so 'special' when they are the same dishes every time. Worse, the sausage and meatballs I sampled on my last visit had a smell to them, and not a good one at that. I won't be back however, since the place has become a 'clubby' neighborhood haunt, I bet it will continue to thrive on it's baby boomer clientele. read more

Loved it! This entire experience from the greeting by the hostess to the employees waving goodbye to us on the way out was awesome. Delicious food great service. The drive from Ken Caryl Valley was well worth it. We'll be back. read more

I have been to Locanda about 5 times. I like it so much that I have shared this place with many friends and have not been afraid that they would be disappointed. Last night my wife and I enjoyed a Cesar salad, mixed seafood pasta, pasta with tomatoes, eggplant, and mozzarella. We followed this with 3 scoops of home made Gelato. The food never disappoints. In the past I have had pizza from the wood burning oven. It was on par with pizza's that I have eaten in Naples Italy. This is truly one of the best Italian restaurant in Denver. Unless you arrive before 6, expect to sit at the bar. Reservations are a good choice, but it is a casual/nice atmosphere. The staff is helpful and attentive. I have a hard time deciding what would make this place a 5 in my book. Just can't put my finger on it. Maybe larger salad or appetizer portions? The main course and deserts are more than adequate. And, I am an eater. read more

Cute little spot in a hidden shopping center. Service was great and the food was really good. Went with the braised beef ravioli and was not disappointed. I saw the special being served (Osso bucco over risotto) and it looked amazing. But they ran out at 7pm unfortunately and changed the special. :( Still had a nice dinner and enjoyed the wine list too. I'll come back a little earlier next time for the special. read more

I was disappointed in this restaurant on February 18, 2017. My lasagne was brittle and tasteless. My partner's bolognese was no better than the hot counter at Safeway. Really disappointing. I do not often indulge in Italian pasta and next time I do, it will not be here. read more

We met my MIL in Denver and had dinner here. There were four of us and had everything from Veal Scalopinni (SP) to Pizza and it was excellent. My husband said every time we want good Italian we are driving to Denver. The wait-staff was great, food was great, not to loud. We LOVED IT! read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in town! It is very authentic, high quality food, with an emphasis on local ingredients. There are items on the menu for all price points. The atmosphere is nice, and the open kitchen occasionally provides some entertainment. Whether i want a roast chicken, pizza margherita, or pasta, Locanda del Borgo has it! read more

I have never had gnocchi this good outside of Italy,and never better in Italy.Unfortunately,it is so good that I never order anything else,although I do sample my table mates selections and have no complaints. read more