FRI-YAY FIELD REPORT:…read more Alright you beautiful chaos goblins, it's Friday night and I found myself back at Randi's. You know the place, strip mall chic, nothing fancy, the kind of spot where you show up in whatever you wore to Target and nobody blinks. I've been here before, and honestly the experience has always been a bit of a roulette wheel: sometimes great, sometimes just ....meh. Tonight? Buckle up First, the service. I'm not asking for Broadway jazz hands and a standing ovation when I walk in, but a hint of pleasantness would be nice. My server looked like smiling might actually cause structural damage to her face. Honey, that scowl was so deep it came with its own zip code. Those cause wrinkles, sweetie. Just saying. While I waited (and waited... and waited...) I was treated to a lovely soundtrack of staff conversations about doom, gloom, and existential dread. Babe... I'm just trying to order carbs, not prepare for the apocalypse It was not exactly the light Friday night vibe I was going for while trying to order a drink. BTW It took a solid stretch of time just to get that drink and put in an order. I kept checking my watch like I was waiting for a delayed flight. Eventually, we got the drink and the order placed. The food shows up and let's give the kitchen the applause it deserves because the food crew clearly came to work tonight. Actually good. Not "call the Vatican we've witnessed a miracle" good, but solid. The antipasto salad was fresh and yes they included peppers, which I appreciate because some places act like peppers are a controlled substance. And the calzone? The bread was homemade. And listen... when you bite into bread that clearly came from a real human effort and not a Sysco freezer tomb, you notice. It was warm, chewy, and legitimately good. So now I'm emotionally conflicted. The kitchen is back there doing honest Italian-food work while the front of house is acting like they're being forced to serve pasta at emotional gunpoint. The Breakdown: Calzone bread: Homemade, heroic, deserves a medal Antipasto: Fresh, crunchy, pepper-inclusive (we love representation) Food overall: Solidly good Service: If enthusiasm were calories this would be a diet plate Randi's, my chaotic carb dealer, I will probably return because that bread had my attention. But next time maybe let the staff know it's okay to experience joy.

My favorite for Italian food for over 30 years! The pizza is the best. The crust and sauce are…read moredelicious!

Jan 31 2026 around lunch! friendly waitress, the food DELICIOUS, Fresh ingredients!!, good…read moreportions, (Gyro sandwiches, pepperoni/saus calzone) quick to table !!! reasonably priced too! Am sooooooooo going back!!! i usually don't write reviews, but THIS had to be written!

Seems like a very family friendly restaurant with a wide variety of food options on their menu,…read moree.g. Greek, Italian, American. I came here once with a partner and his kids. There was something for everyone, and the wait staff was super kind and patient in the ordering process. Lots of seating for groups, though I was overstimulated by all the TVs on in the background. I recall the food being decent, though I don't remember exactly what I got - at least some Avgolemono Soup. Not sure I'd visit again but at least I know I can recommend it to my friends with kiddos!

Went here for the first time tonight. The food was pretty good but what was amazing was the…read moreambiance and the people! The busser's name is Monica. And she is just a little ray of sunshine! Just a delightful human being! We gave her hugs on the way out! Will go back

This is the first place my wife and went when we moved here. We have taken family here a handful of…read moretimes when they come to visit and it doesn't disappoint. Great local owned place the menu isn't the biggest but they let you mix and match most of everything. The service is great, food is great, but the prices seem a bit high for what you get. Tip. I would always call ahead and make a reservation since they ask if he had a reservation Everytime, a few hours would be great but as you leave your house also works most times

We have been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm a bit upset that we hadn't after eating…read morethere tonight. The food was SO good! We got their "garlic knots". Fried pizza dough with incredible marinara to dip it in. Wow!!!! We got the chicken Parmesean and the meatball casserole. So good! And the salad was perfect with the creamy Italian dressing. You order at a counter, but the team is awesome and they also deliver it to your table. If you think about going here, do it!

Pretty good. Called ahead and was told about 20 minutes for my order. I showed up 20 minutes later,…read moreand it was ready and waiting. I did a pepperoni and sausage pizza and wings. The pizza was great as were the wings. Definitely worth it.

Every meal we ordered was delicious. My pasta could have been cooked a little bit more, but my…read morefamily thought it was just right. The only negative thing, there sign needs to be more Italian colors. You would not know it's was Italian food by the way the sign looks

We're so glad that we checked this place out for lunch. Nestled in a plaza, we found this little…read moregem through a Yelp search. The owner and chef, Dave proudly shared that he opened this restaurant in April after many years of being a chef in the Denver area. His meals are based from Italian recipes of the well known DiFranco family from Buffalo, NY. We both ordered the delicious and fresh antipasto salad with a side order of garlic bread that was so buttery soft inside and nicely crunchy on the outside. Service was good and quick and the prices were affordable. The decor was contemporary with framed photos of the DiFranco family and a prominent photo of Mamma DiFranco who started it all. I'm confident that Dave will do well just by word of mouth with his authentic Italian cooking!

I've been following Vinny & Marie's Italian Street Food online for a while, so I was excited to…read morefinally stop in for lunch. I ordered their bestselling Chicken Parm Sandwich with a side of fries, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The sandwich was hearty, loaded with perfectly fried chicken, incredible ciabatta bread, rich homemade red sauce, and an epic cheese pull that made every bite worth it. The fries were a great complement, and the portion was so generous that I had enough left over for a second meal. It's easy to see why they had a line out the door during the lunch rush. They deserve all the success that's come their way. If you're looking for authentic Italian street food in Arvada, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

Ambiance/Service: 4 Located in a bland, charmless shopping…read moreplaza (perfect for a Jeffco DMV that is also there). But the cozy, kitschy fun interior with Italian/American, NYC, Sopranos pics & articles on the walls is a pleasant surprise. The owner was at a table with others & warmly greeted/thanked everyone who came in. Get takeout if you don't want to hear random convos or others to hear yours. Food/Value: 3 + The popular Mosco ($16) is their twist on the classic Italian sausage/peppers roll with the addition of diced green chiles. Tasty, but I missed the classic messiness of biting into juicy sausage LINKS/chunky peppers/hearty roll as opposed to their slim patties, artisanal bread, diced peppers. I'm a fried zucchini/pickles "connoisseur" & prefer a lighter batter, balanced seasoning. But some might like their more heavily coated/traditionally seasoned fried zucchini ($9). The drizzled sauce was tasty but the coating was just not for me. Overall: I'd come back for another try if I'm in the area (esp after a trip to the DMV!). But the prices were higher than I'd expect for lunch & "street food" especially for the area & in this economy.

Just picked up some takeout got eggplant Parmesan. It was cooked. Perfect the sauce is really good…read more Good red sauce. I just love this placement coming here for years always have really good service. I recommended to anybody that's never been there.

Dinner with the family the food was lousy The cavatelli's were mushy. The meatballs were nasty…read morehard can hardly even cut them and salty, and the staff was rude and expensive wont be back

It had been some time since I was here. I came with my husband and son for dinner on a week night…read more There is plenty of parking available. We were welcomed in and seated. The decor is charming. Our server, Holly, brought us our requested water. My husband ordered bread and butter for the table. He chose the split plate of spaghetti and ravioli. He requested Bolognese instead of marinara. The meals came with salads and he decided to get the Italian dressing. My son chose ranch with his salad and ordered the fettuccini alfredo adding parmesan chicken on top. I chose the fettuccini and meatballs with marinara. I selected Italian dressing for my salad. The salads came on cold plates which made the veggies seem even crisper than they were. It was more than just the usual side salad with the addition of garbanzo beans. We all enjoyed the freshness. My dish was ample and tasty. The meatballs are fork and knife size. The marinara had a bright tomato flavor. Overall enjoyable and enough to bring home for lunch the next day. In fact, we all needed a container. Holly boxed everything up for us. This was a pleasant evening out.

Lovely, family-owned Italian restaurant. Great staff. The Wedding soup and Chicken Parmesan…read moresandwich at lunch were delicious. The owner, Michael, even introduced himself to me. I love to support small family-owned businesses. So, I was pleased to find this restaurant. This was my first visit, but I will definitely return.