I finally made it here and oh em gee! It is so frikkin good. It's like being transported to Italy…read more Even though I made a reservation and had hoped for a table, party of one, the place was packed on arrival and I got seated at the two person bar. All good. I loved having a view of the bustle of the restaurant and especially all the parties celebrating birthdays. A few employees would gather at the table while delivering dessert and sing happy birthday. A few patrons like me joined them in the serenade. Such a warm, family vibe. A lovely gentleman sat in the open bar stool next to me. Turns out he's a regular and longtime Boulder resident. He gave me some menu tips. Plus it was fun to learn about him and his business. I had the red wine on tap. Delicious and $9. Two favorite qualities in wine. I got the bolognese with linguini. It was beyond fabulous. Insert chef's kiss! I took a small container home because I knew it would make a perfect lunch the next day, and it was. The rolls are divine. Hard, crunchy exterior with softness on the interior. I had one there and brought a second home to enjoy with lunch the next day. I know how to live. I enjoyed a short chat with Mariano, the owner's son who basically grew up there. It reminded me of all my favorite places in Philadelphia where I'm originally from. I had been missing my casual Italian restaurant places but now I've found my new home. Cin Cin! See you soon again.

One of the best Italian restaurants we've been to. The pastas are house-made, the sauces are…read moreconsistently excellent, and there are solid vegetarian options--which we really appreciate. We discovered this place by chance while wandering around Boulder and were lucky enough to walk in that first time. Since then, it's become our go-to spot for celebrating special occasions. The food has never disappointed, and the hospitality is always warm and welcoming. Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm Mushroom Ravioli Vegetarian Lasagna Gnocchi Spicy Aurora Sauce Pesto Cream Sauce Note: The restaurant is closed on weekends, so plan accordingly and make a reservation in advance.

EAT HERE! Staff is very friendly and accommodating!…read more Food was delicious, well seasoned, flavorful and presented well! Dipping sauce for the bread was incredible! Drinks were tasty! The price was right! Restaurant is causal, yet a good place for special occasions.

This is a long review FYI, as I have delineated both the good and not so good, to help them, not…read moreslam them. Finally made it to the Northglenn/Thornton location of Scalzattos recently. Even though it was a Friday night, we were warmly welcomed and seated quickly. Unfortunately, we were seated in a booth right outside the kitchen that felt crammed in its space. While we were fine, any patron a bit "larger" would literally have to squeeze in or be unable to sit there. That would be so embarrassing to a patron. The table lacked anything more than paper napkins and a knife & fork. No salt & pepper or Parmesan. The atmosphere isn't bad, but could use some attention. The waitress was fairly attentive and very polite. However, when ordering she was unfamiliar with the Italian language items on the menu. We ordered arancini (which is that way on the menu) and she had no idea what it was until I "Americanized" it and said rice balls. I did pronounce it correctly, as I am Italian and trained in proper Italian pronunciation. It would be a good idea to ensure the wait staff is familiar with the menu items and their pronunciation. The Arancini was delicious and she did a great job of putting the appetizer in first so it came before our meal. The marinara was pretty good too. Flavorful with a hint of red pepper. The plate it was served on was too large for 5 balls and had a salad size amount of greens as a bed. You could help with cost by having your chefs or sous chef use smaller plates and less arugula. The size of the arancini was generous. Being an Italian restaurant, it feels like a fail not to offer or bring out bread fairly soon. There was some waste noticed in other portions that could be reduced, but would still be quite generous, to make adding bread to the patron experience reasonable financially. We ordered 3 entrees & 1 specialty drink (non-alcoholic). The pappardella Bolognese was average. The marinara that was on the Arancini though, is delicious! The seafood fra diavolo was beautifully presented but lacked in flavor and was really salty. I was really disappointed in the mushroom ravioli. The portion was very generous, too generous. Eight large ravioli are too much. I was expecting fresh mushrooms that had been sautéed, like baby bella, but they were canned mushrooms that were flavorless & rubbery. It seems reasonable that if you reduced the portion to like 5, which would still be generous, but perhaps you could use fresh mushrooms that are sauteed and seasoned. While there was a small amount of parm on the food, it was disappointing not to be offered more parm. The lack of bread too made the meal feel like a fast Tuesday night dinner at home, certainly not a meal that was over $100. We were offered dessert , but no dessert menu had been brought nor did the server verbally list out the choices. Desserts will not move if the diner has no idea what desserts you have. We were also not directed to a wine menu nor offered a cocktail. Alcohol brings a big profit margin, which I know the owners know, but the servers need training on how to solicit it. I really don't want that to be our last visit as Scalzottos has a good reputation and its nice to have an Italian restaurant in the northeast part of town. Some tweaks, some more training and a review of portion sizes would really be an improvement. I would not discourage anyone from going, but the Northglenn/Thornton location needs up their game.

Forgot to take pics, whoops…read more Server was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. Extensive menu and wine menu! Ambiance was unique and very Italy but kinda corny. Didn't detract from the experience! Gnocchi was the winner in our books - as was the arancini appetizer. The marinara sauce was great with the arancini and the chicken parm, but the chicken parm itself was underwhelming, though I appreciated it not being super breaded. The penne pappalina was tasty but didn't wow us, but loved the gluten free option (slightly overcooked which was a bummer for the $5 up charge) Overall, the pasta sauces are clearly made in house and are the stars of the show. The homemade 5 cheese sauce and marinara were our favorites, but the Alfredo was right behind.

Sforno is truly some of the best Italian food I've ever had--outside of Italy itself! Every pasta…read moredish we tried was flavorful, hearty, and absolutely delicious. The Tortelloni, Bolognese, and Lasagna are my favorite dishes. We couldn't get enough of the fresh bread with garlic, pesto, and olive oil and asked for a second basket. Our server, Payton, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly a hard worker who added to the overall experience. 10/10 experience. Can't wait to come back!

Food was delicious, we had charcuterie board (slightly small), calamari (super good), 12 layer…read morelasagna, lamb special, NY Strip, pizza and a pasta, all was so fresh and good. The pizza is a definite MUST! It was one of our favorites. Highly recommend. Costs were a little high, but mountain area + just what things cost these days. Service was great, environment was good. Would definitely come back for pizza!

We thoroughly enjoyed the food and service for a big rowdy party of 13! Nice variety on the wine…read morelist. Bolognese, Lamb Chops, & Lasagna plus beet & arugula/fennel salads were enjoyed by all. Our server was top top notch. Desserts were all very tasty as well including chocolate gelato, cannoli w/ pistachio ice cream, tiramisu, & unique lemon crème brûlée. Both the manger & chef came to check w/ us during the evening along with multiple support staff to serve quickly and attend to various requests through dinner. Warning - the pasta dishes are very large, recommend sharing 2 for 1. Unfortunately the clam linguine was not available due to an issue w/ the supplier. So we have a good reason to come back.

Came in here with no reservation, but we were early in the day and my daughter and I were freezing…read more(they had open tables). They said we had no reservation, turned us away. I get it, nothing guaranteed, but that's not the "spirit" I was looking for. They can keep their tables, we went to Frattoria and it was AMAZING. NO NEED TO GO ANYWHERE BUT THERE. Thanks for the gentle nudge!

Great Italian spot in Avon! The concept is to build your own pasta and surprisingly, our group…read moreloved the pesto pasta! The ingredients were fresh and the service was good! I'd recommend making a reservation and checking it out for a meal in the mountains!

This was one of the restaurant that open late in the main street. And we are glad that they did…read more Their service and their food were pretty good. There are plenty of street parking around this area. The restaurant itself was fairly big enough to accommodate bigger group. I have got their side salad and spaghetti with meatball. I would have to say I have tried a lot of different meatballs, all around the world. Some bad and some good. And this was one of the goods. It was cooked well, and flavorful. They got it right for me.

Good food, cute little place. Very nice stuff. We ordered…read morebaked city garden salad with chicken on the side and a few other things and brought it home. It was perfect.

This restaurant is pretty good for winter park. Amazing chicken Alfredo, pizza, and staff is super…read morefriendly. Great casual place to take your family after a day riding.

Best. Pizza. Ever…read more Seriously. Service was great as well - tons of personality. I would absolutely recommend this spot.

Best Italian restaurant in all of vail Great location…read more Authentic Italian Ambiance is relaxing and pretty

Tried La Nonna Ristorante Vail with a group of 8 (including kids) and had a nice time with great…read moremeal. Good spot for families and date nights--sure the views would be amazing in the evenings. Mushroom ravioli with truffle really stood out. Rigatoni arrabbiata and Alfredo were fresh but pretty standard. Squash soup and focaccia basket were good starters. Service and ambience were great, though the table felt a bit tight for a larger group. Our server was attentive and suggested us good vegetarian options from the menu. Kids enjoyed the gelatos, and the crème brûlée was fresh.

What a wonderful experience! We entered and approached the host stand. We asked immediately for a…read moretable for 2. The host (Darren) said, "Hold on, are you doing today?" He developed a rapport with us and reminded us to "slow down and relax." The food was really great...meatballs with linguine and pasta in a bolognese sauce. Our server, Sarah, was helpful and knowledgeable on the menu and wine list. We will definitely go back next time we are in town!

A week-long getaway to Vail Valley during shoulder season proved delightful, and Fattoria, which we…read morevisited TWICE, was the highlight. When we stepped in, the manager, looking a bit like The Dude in shorts and flip-flops, admonished us: "You walk in with a party of eight without a reservation and you expect to just get a table?" There was a pause. "Of course you get a table. It's mud season. We're so thrilled to have you!" The food, especially the lobster ravioli, polenta appetizer, and the Italian beef sandwich (that last one at happy hour) was fab, and the servers were all funny and personable. This will be our regular haunt when we're in town.

Delicious meals that taste homemade and fresh, you can see them cooking right from your seat! Hot…read moretip, don't skip dessert, you don't want miss this deliciousness!

I ordered Marco Polo on angel hair pasta. It was beyond amazing. The kids each got pizzas…read more The service was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Extra points... they have two car charging stations!