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    Marina's

    4.9 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    1/2 cheese - 1/12 sausage pizza
    Judy R.

    There is a new Italian neighbor in town! As of November 2025, Marina's Italian Cuisine opened at the very end of a strip of stores in the same parking lot as Walmart. The address is 1422 S Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231. (A 7-minute drive to the Lowry neighborhood in Denver). Parking is plentiful. When we entered the restaurant, Sam greeted and welcomed us, causing feelings of belonging right away. My party was individuals who all grew up and worked in NYC and NJ, now long-term Denverites. The atmosphere looks and feels like so many NYC/NJ neighborhood Italian restaurants. Think Moonstruck and the Rat Pack. Marina's does not have a liquor license, but like NJ Italian restaurants, you can bring your own. The music was old school Italian, which was the perfect choice and volume. The red, white, and green décor is a nod to the Italian flag. There are comfortable high-back booths perfect for conversation with your dining party. The seating is plentiful for couples, small parties, and bigger groups. Now let's talk about the food. If you are a fan of traditional Italian dishes, this is the place for you. The Crispy Caesar $7 was fresh, and the dressing was perfect. The Mixed Green Salad contains crisp, fresh ingredients served with Italian vinaigrette. The FREE garlic knots were great and did not overpower your mouth with overly strong garlic. Eggplant Parmesan was tender and tasty, served with al dente fettuccine and marinara, and perfectly cooked mixed vegetables for $25. The marinara is excellent! It is not sweet, acidic, or overpowering, but the right complement to pasta. You can taste the pasta and the sauce in balance. The Linguine Clams in white wine sauce for $30. Pasta perfectly cooked, fresh, delicious clams, sauce light, and the remaining in the bowl needs to be sopped up with Italian bread or just drink it!!! Fantastic! Marina's Tiramisu for $10 was like a dream. The espresso flavor was just right; the cream was a delight, sprinkled with cocoa and cinnamon. I don't recall having cinnamon on tiramisu before, but it was a nice surprise. During our entire visit at Marina's, Sam was wonderful. His service was extremely attentive and informative. He is a kind and friendly person with a heart of gold. The pizza looked amazing, and we can't wait to take the entire family for our traditional Friday night pizza. On Tuesdays, you can get any pasta entree, Caesar salad, and a mini cannoli for $20!!! A week later, we did get the pizza, and it was delicious, but we wished the sausage had been chopped and browned before being added as a pizza topping. The caprese salad was perfect. The cheesecake was excellent, and the crust was amazing. Marina's also has the best cannolis in town!

    Cheese pizza.
    Marina F.

    So I came here to do a Take zouand got an $8 pizza. I asked for Garlic and tomatoes, which he told me was an up charge, of $5.00 ;-( So, I told him to take it off! The Pizza was hot and had good flavor. It was also incredibly irritating that while I waited in the entry area for my pizza, I kept smelling somebody smoking and there was nobody outside of the restaurant or in the parking lot that I could see that was smoking, so that very much was a really big turn off. In addition the guy at the counter when I asked about the cigarette "oh, it's outside", really? Yes, the door was open, but with nobody around that I could see to be able to smell Cigarette Smoke, was really gross.. I was not a happy camper! Not sure I will return. The Ambiance was fine.

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    Attentive staff and tasty food. Some Chianti would have rounded it out. Overall, two thumbs up.

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    Pizza was delicious and the owner was very polite. Will buy from them again! They only use outside delivery companies for delivery.

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    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    This was our first time here, saw it had great reviews so why not come by and try something new. We…read morewere seated immediately despite it being so packed on a Monday night without reservations. The place is cozy, homey, and welcoming when you walk in. The concept of it being inside a home is very interesting. The food here is amazing especially their Caesar Salad. That salad was so delicious we wanted to order some to go. Now the reason why this place is getting three stars because 1. The service here is horrible! 15-25 minute wait for our server to come back around and check in on us. It wasn't just us either but it was everyone else in the room. Saw a couple that waited about 25 minutes just to be checked up on after being seated. We also never asked for our bill yet and it was given to us without us asking. We wanted to order more food after our entree. Hence why we never got to order our Caesar salad. 2. This one was the most disappointing part of our dinner. We ordered tiramisu for our dessert, once served I noticed a glossy chunky on it, assuming it was maybe crystallized sugar. Wrong. It was a chunk of ice!! The tiramisu WAS STILL FROZEN!! For 12 bucks I can get some better tiramisu at king soopers, Safeway, or any other restaurant honestly. 3. There was an ant in my drink, and we weren't compensated for that. We paid 4 dollars for an ant drink.

    Monday pasta nights are backkk! This was the best dinner I've had in so long! The energy and…read moreservice was just the best and sooo fun! We did the pasta night deal and everything blew me away! Loveeeed the gnocchi and the lobster stuffed mushrooms (I don't even like mushrooms and they were one of my favs)! The location is amazing! It feels like an old timey vibes and it's so welcoming! Cant wait to be back soon!

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    Gnocchi with Italian sausage, parpadelle with lamb shank, lobster ravioli and PEI Mussels...
    Gnocchi with Italian sausage, parpadelle with lamb shank, lobster ravioli and PEI Mussels...
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    Tavernetta

    4.5
    (969 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$$

    My partner and I had an excellent dinner at Tavernetta recently. Our server, Luis, and our…read moresommelier (also named Luis) were both fantastic! They gave excellent recommendations. We started with the focaccia (with the ricotta and honey on the side) and it was so tasty. My partner doesn't normally like ricotta, but loved this dish! Then, we had the melon salad (very refreshing). We were celebrating our anniversary, and the staff brought out complimentary glasses of bubbly rosé, as well as their special dish, which were the stuffed squash blossoms. This was a really thoughtful touch! For mains, we ordered the tagliatelle with lobster (this dish had a tiny bit of spice, which was fine for us but might catch someone else off guard), and the lamb loin. Both were excellent. Overall, we had a great time! We found easy street parking nearby, as well. My only downside would be that, because this restaurant is so popular, there are lots of diners, which makes for a pretty loud atmosphere. However, this just speaks to how good everything is, so if you think about it, perhaps it's a good sign!

    Tavernetta is the bomb! I get so excited to come here every time and luckily my coworkers like this…read moreplace enough for me to dine here every now and then for lunch. It is always a treat. No matter what you get here, you will enjoy it. I haven't had a bad dish or drink here. Do not skip out on the Per La Tavola (for the table plates). They are all so good. We normally get the Piatti Di Cicchetti (olives, pickled veggies, and almonds), Piatti Di Salumi (prosciutto, salame, coppa), and the Burrata. They all complement each other SO WELL. Pair that with a white wine and you got yourself a time. The 2 course offering for lunch is also phenomenal. I got the Insalata Mista (lettuce, shallot, reggiano) and it's a decent sized salad and very tasty. The Mafaldine (lamb ragu, pecorino romano) is to die for. Such great flavor and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. The service here is always top-notch too. The staff is very well-trained and is on top of everything. Truly a well-oiled machine. The atmosphere here is impeccable too. You can tell that everything was thought of for a great experience: lighting, table layout, decor, etc. It is a great place to bring a significant other, business customers, etc. I cannot wait for my next visit to Tavernetta and I was just there a few hours ago!

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    Spuntino

    4.3
    (542 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Wow. Spuntino truly blew me away! Service here is INCREDIBLE. The staff truly know good…read morehospitality. Provided us with great recommendations. All of the dishes were unique, fresh, and delicious. I loved the Indian spices/flavors that came out in these traditional Italian dishes! Cappellini Aglio e Olio: 4/5 Gnocchi: 5/5 Burrata: 4.7/5 Arancini: 4.6/5 Great spot for a date night! Make a reservation ahead of time!

    Have wanted to try Spuntino for a while. Went for a birthday dinner celebration. We were a party of…read morefour with various food allergies, and despite the family-style nature of the offerings, Spuntino was able to accommodate our needs, and we had a great meal. We were seated at the front by the window, which was nice. It did get a little hot in the restaurant as more people arrived, since it has been unusually warm in Denver this season. We split six plates and were stuffed by the time the celebratory dessert arrived. We started with the burrata, which paired well with apple butter and pickled apples. The arancini was a fusion of Indian spiced cauliflower with mint-cilantro yogurt raita. My favorite of the Spuntini dishes was the Granchio--jumbo lump crab served over a crispy potato cake with butternut squash and a perfect 63 ° egg. We split two Primi dishes: their special of the day pasta, and the Cappellini Aglio e Olio. The Cappellini was amazing--a perfect blend of Indian spices, breadcrumbs, and another 63 ° egg. Yum. If you love scallops, the Capesante dish is not to be missed. These were some of the sweetest, perfectly prepared scallops I have had.

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    Special of the day, truffle pasta
    Special of the day, truffle pasta
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    Panzano

    Panzano

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    I have been wanting to try Panzano out for years now, so I am glad the opportunity presented…read moreitself. Panzano is located inside the Hotel Monaco along 17th in downtown Denver. When you make reservations, and it is highly recommended that you do, there is an option to select a preset theatre menu option- Theatre Prix Fixe for $60 per person or the traditional menu option. The Theatre menu is the way to go for sure. For my first course, I selected the Insalata di Caesar. This is a very large portion of salad so be forewarned but it is also very good, so win-win. For the main course, I opted for the Pollo alla Milanese. Also, a huge plate of food. I was able to make two additional meals from the chicken. The tagliatelle was perfectly cooked and the sauce paired perfectly well with the breaded chicken. Perfetto! For dessert, I had to try the Budino di Caramello. The butterscotch was truly delectable. Our server and the staff at Panzano were amazing and checked in on us frequently. I highly recommend Panzano if you're in the area.

    Got the bourbon flight. It was strong, hit the nose nicely, but the rye-like flavor just isn't for…read moreme. 6.5/10. The orange cream soda was really good. 8/10. Calamari was mid. Too much batter. 6/10. The Brussels sprouts were a standout. Super crispy with a sweet glaze, and the apple salad on top tied it all together. 9/10. Service was great overall, just wish they checked in a bit more. 8/10. Vibes were solid but nothing crazy. 7/10.

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    Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!
    Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!
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    Cranelli's Italian Restaurant

    4.4
    (2.4k reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    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.

    They don't need this review, but the business came up on Yelp while I was enjoying leftover penne…read morealfredo from Cranelli's. I think it's a sign! The service is outstanding, but it's the food that keeps us coming back there. I have never tried anything on the menu that was less than exceptional. Do not miss the garlic knots. I cant begin to explain how delicious they are. The homemade marinara and alfredo are both off the charts. Picking between the two is the hard part... In addition to dining in, we have also used them to cater multiple events. Guests consistently rave about their food.

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    Warm cozy inviting ambiance
    Warm cozy inviting ambiance
    Eggplant Parmigiana
    Eggplant Parmigiana
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    Gaetano's

    Gaetano's

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $$

    This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Denver, located in the Highlands neighborhood…read more It's old school (originally opened in the 1930s) serving great authentic Italian food with an interesting history. Back in the 1950s & 60s it had a unique connection to organized crime & was known as a hub for mobsters. This is a lively place with a cool vibe playing music from the 50s, 60s & 70s. I especially enjoyed the Motown sound. Lots of windows, both booths & tables were comfy & cushioned. Jack was our server & he was very friendly & attentive. We arrived for Brunch on a Sunday afternoon & the place was busy. We had Cheese Bread with Marinara, Lasagna & Chicken Parmigiana. Our dishes were delicious! The bread was a meal in its self with a really tasty sauce. The lasagna was very good as well but the parmigiana was even better...crispy flavorful chicken. What tied all this together was the scrumptious red sauce used in everything we ate. It was awesome with a spicy kick. This was an amazing meal & I look forward to trying some of their dishes from the dinner menu like the Lobster Ravioli & the Chicken Marsala.

    Absolutely loved this place. Honestly, not sure why the reviews aren't even higher than they are,…read morebut to each their own I suppose. The restaurant has a classic old school Italian rat pack throwback vibe. It's fun and lively and a great place to join friends for dinner. Food here is genuinely delicious. I grew up in a big Italian family and have eaten a lot of Italian food over the years. This is exactly the kind of Italian comfort food I was hoping for. Super flavorful and delicious dishes that won't disappoint. We tried the Gnnochi Salsicia, Lobster Ravioli, Tasty Treats and lasagna (always kind of hesitant to try a lasagna or spaghetti) and all of them were amazing. The Lobster Ravioli and Gnnochi were probably the table favorites and were genuinely two of the best dishes I've had at an Italian food spot in a long time. Absolutely plan to make this a regular stop moving forward!

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    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.
    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.
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