Proto's is a special place to me. It's been a staple in this location for over 25 years, and for good reason. The pizza is always delicious, fresh-made, and served with a great thin crust. I kept it simple with a pepperoni pizza and a couple of drinks--just about the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon. I also tried the Prototini and the classic Cosmopolitan, both of which had delicious flavor and paired well with the meal. Street parking can be a challenge, so a little patience helps. The service was attentive, and everything came out quickly. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're looking for a sit-down meal read more

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Meh pizza. Gluten free crust was bad, tasted burnt almost. Just came here as we wanted to try the bar next door. Wouldn't come back read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped by Proto's a couple of weeks ago for the first time, and it was amazing to see a true Denver institution in action. They've been open for over 22 years which explains why they are a neighborhood staple known for warm hospitality and technique-driven cooking with obsessive attention to detail, from the pizza to the homemade cannoli and everything in between. We tried a few pizzas and small plates, but my favorites were: - The Savory Panini, a steamy, hot pillow of baked dough topped with crushed red pepper, oregano, and parmesan, served with olive oil and balsamic. - The Hula Pie, with mozzarella, tomato sauce, sliced ham, and fresh pineapple. We also had the tiramisu and their homemade cannoli and both fantastic and a must-order if you love classic Italian desserts. Proto's is proof that consistency and care never go out of style. It's a Denver classic for a reason. read more

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Olivia was our server, she was an absolute sweet heart! Steven has been behind the bar the last two times I've been in and he's the MAN! The pizza is spectacular! Tell your family and friends, best pizza in town!! :) read more

Bad pizza, bad service. Just bad. Staff was way more interested in a basketball game, the salad landed with the pizza, even though I could see the salad sitting on the counter for 12 minutes. Why not just give us the salad? Why make us wait for the pizza to be done, and then give us a pizza and a salad at once on a tiny table? It seemed like everyone who worked here was 16 and couldn't care less. just not a good experience and the food was really barely mediocre read more

My fave neighborhood pizza spot. Everything here is great and what you'd expect. Good people running the joint, the place kinda place where they remember your name and order Yummy yummy pizza, great specials, and drinks. Truly a staple in my life. read more

Food is great. This place loses so much money by refusing to get onto food delivery apps (Uber, DD, GrubHub, etc...) I'd eat it way more if I didn't have to go there in person. Get with the times Proto's... read more

We had to stop in for lunch after walking by and smelling the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen! The Margherita pizza was excellent, perfect ratio of cheese to tomato's. The decor was very cute and service was fast and friendly. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Most are thin crust pizzas, as a pizza guy, It's amazing pizza. Great beer on tap. A few tvs to Watch the game. Very casual. I would Recommend 100% if you're looking for good pizza and atmosphere. Service was great read more

Loved the pizza!! Decent prices for the different sizes - and it's great there are 3 size options! The vibes are on-point too. It's not super loud, feels down to earth but not casual nor upscale. Good vibes. The service was friendly albeit a bit slow - I had to ask for water refills and catch their eye for the check. But this didn't diminish the experience overall. We had a basic margherita pizza; classic & solid. Large pizza was enough for 3 of us not being super hungry. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Classic Pizza Margherita - size large - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic gluten-free pizza! Had The Tucci on gluten-free crust and it exactly what I had a hankering for. Tasty crust, but doughy or undercooked - just right. Will definitely make our way back there when we next visit Denver. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - The Tucci on gluten-free crust - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot to stop in for lunch during the work week. Service is quick and friendly. Sometimes I eat in, sometimes I take it to go. But if you're in a pinch, this team will get your order out fast. Great tap list, I'll have to come back before a hockey game. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing pizza and fantastic staff. This place has been around for a long time and has been consistently some of the best pizza in the city.

Definitely a bittersweet experience getting pizza from Proto's. If you like Neapolitan style pizza, this is some of the best I've had in Denver. However, they recently increased the price of their pizzas by like 1/3, making one of their best specialty pizzas (Angel Pie) cost $34! To make it worse, they didn't update the website with that pricing, which shows it at $24, so we had to be told that in person as we were picking up the order. As good as their pizza is and how cool the owner is, their pricing is just way, way off. I don't really recommend this place anymore to people or friends visiting. read more

The best thin crust pizza in Denver. I really enjoyed the White Pie and Margherita D.o.c.g Pizza. We also tried the summer salad and the cannolis. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions. Great spot to eat with the family or get a drink. read more

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Amazing pizza and cocktails! Friendly staff and great service. The Cesar salad was the best I've ever had. Great pizza selection. Cannoli and tiramisu are top notch! read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Whiskey sour and the best Caesar salad ever. - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had Tuscany salad and the Ultimate pizza (medium) among three hangry people. One of the best pizzas I've had in a very long while. To finish off got gelato sandwich with salted caramel flavor. Very tasty. read more

OMG this place was AMAZING!! Came up to Denver from the Springs and found this place via yelp reviews. Reviews did not do it justice. Service was great and we even got a personalized run down of the pizzas from the owner which was cool. There were 6 of us and we ordered 4 medium so we could have selection. Had the Marguerite, Proto pie, low rider and traffic jam. 2 crowd favs were the low rider and traffic jam but we liked them ALL!! Then we all got dessert and while it was all amazing I think we all agreed the lemon trafulo (sp?) was just insanely incredible. Sorry that I forgot to take pics of the pizza. Highly recommend this joint!! It will not disappoint read more

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Loved this place. Pizza was the best I have had in Denver. The owner was there, he is from the east coast and provided perfect service. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Quality of a frozen pizza from the supermarket. Nice location, serviced, nice and interior, but the food is the reason I won't be going back read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food. I had the low rider pizza and it was amazing! But they need to update their website. Prices were $10 more in person compared to what I saw online. They had lunch specials available too, which I was unaware of because it's not mentioned anywhere online. read more

We had first class food and service. All the server's beer recommendations were both new to me and wonderfully refreshing. Nice chill vibes!

Good. comes with a ice cold salad bowl, paired with a vodka lemonade for a hot summer day read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Cesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Atomica and Porto pizza were both delicious, and the cookie sandwich for dessert! Great local joint.

We came here because reviews were so high! Can't say it was great. Soft somewhat soggy pizza and salad of just lettuce. If you're looking for a crispy thin crust pizza this isn't it. My boyfriend says it's some of the worst pizza he's ever had in his life. read more

Friendly server. Thin crust gluten free pizza was great. Small and a bit crowded, but still good experience.

Yummmmmmy brick oven pizza with tons of quality toppings to choose from, if one of their menu combos doesn't hit the spot. Staff is friendly and helpful. Try the clam pizza, available on Fridays!! read more

Went to Proto's last night with some coworkers as we are out here for a conference. Zach (I believe) was our server. One of the most laid back but upbeat, sincere guys you will meet. He made some great recommendations and we all ordered pizzas. He recommended the habanero honey to drizzle on our pizzas and it was absolute liquid gold. read more

I got their Angel pizza for takeout and it was ready within 10-15 minutes. It's a bit hard to find parking in the area but definitely worth it if you're already in the area. I love the seasoning they used on top of the pizza and the pesto was a great addition. I also really liked the sauce used and thought it was well balanced. The crust was a bit floury for my taste. However I liked the char and how thin the crust was. read more

Proto's Pizzeria Napoletana - Angel pizza - Pizza Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One day at a time this pizzeria became one of my favorites. Although parking can be hit or miss on the street, it's worth the extra walk from a nearby parking lot. The staff here are invariably pleasant and polite. My multiple visits demonstrate their ability to get things right, my orders were always correct and came out hot. The interior decor and ambiance is relaxing, and the patio is nice but could be bigger. The selection of Napoletana pizza selection is extensive with my favorite being a tie between the Atomica Pie and the Sour Kraut (being Polish). The Friday special is Clam Pizza night with garlic, red or white sauce. The pizzas are amazing, and the crust is never soggy, rather crispy. There's a reason I keep coming back, they have things figured out and close to perfection. FYI - If you are doing takeout, they will half cook your pie and keep it un-cut upon request (instructions on cooking included). read more

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Pricy pizza, but it was decent. We got take-out which was ready in about 15 minutes on a Saturday night. We ordered 2 medium pizzas (Traffic maybe a large and medium would feed a party of four more comfortably. The Ultimate pizza was a really good white pizza with pesto, feta, jalapenos, meatballs and artichoke hearts. read more

Had take out pizza and salad. Order was ready on time. Crust was thin and wood fired. Arugula said with shaved parm was generous and the dressing was on the side, however the dressing more buttery than lemony. Loved that the restaurant ordered vegan cheese and it was melted . Only negative comment would be to eat the pizza in house so it's hot. read more

Great service and pizza here. We stopped in for Saturday lunch and sat at the bar. We ordered the simple salad $10 which is arugula and a lemon dressing with cheese. We shared it. I wish they had salads with more veggies. The pizza we had was topped with sausage, pepperoni, onion and peppers. The crust is super thin. It was very tasty. A medium $19 was a good size to share with another adult. read more

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One of our favorite stops during our trip to Denver. The pizza was great- we got the Tucci Special. Really nice crust and quality ingredients. This place has an amazing atmosphere and the owner John gave us some great tips on exploring the area. read more

Awesome food and great service! The recommendations were spot on. We will back next time in Denver.

Stopped by this location for a quick lunch in the early afternoon during work. We were greeted right away and our server was quick to get our drink & good order. While we waited for our food, we got a chance to look around the restaurant and it was a nice little spot - definitely a good ambiance for a lunch or dinner. The food came out quickly, which surprised us, and it was delicious! The serving size was great for a personal pizza and we both left saying that we'll be back for another lunch very soon. read more

Delicious pizza. Amazing crust. Without a good crust any pizza would be a total sh**. Its the vehicle. I found Protos when I wasn't looking. Isn't it always the case? You will have what you don't want. You won't have what YOU want. The burnt crust on the edges...to me this carcinogenic addition to the regular flavor gives it that extra oomph. Most recently Adam D and I stopped for that much needed pizza + carcinogen refill. I ordered half Margherita and half Green Bell Peoper and anchovies. ( you wrinkle your nose while I enjoy my Zzzza). Their menu is varied enough but not too extensive beyond over reaching that you will feel lost. The fonts are big. Menu uncluttered. The pizza is just too good! Btw- Adam D ordered Traffic Jam. In one word. A big G MESS OF TOPPINGS. Aptly named. It was very windy but we lucked out and was offered a table outside ( they're not doing dine in yet) but it was in between the nooks. But we both ordered the same drink but one is cold and one hot cider laced with some booze. The former was good. But the latter? Oh my. No matter what the time of the day there's this one lady staff who works here. This super busy but very accommodating staff is the best! So, if you're shopping at REI ginger strikes - stop by Protos. You won't regret it!m read more

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This place has incredible pizza!! John takes exceptional care of his customers and you can tell it transcends to his staff as well. We're from KC and we come down to watch the game every year. We always have to stop in Protos to see John and eat some great pizza!! read more

Picked this place from Yelp and glad we did. Daughter and I thought it was delicious, from ceasar salad (hold the anchovies), 2 pizzas (i had the one with no sauce and she had one with pesto) to the sangria, all was top notch. Service was great. Hope I get back to Denver some day to eat here again read more

Good and service was great . Pontiff pizza was delicious. Beer Dry dock - apricot blonde very tasty . Got their white blend by the glass from Italy very good! We will be back now that we live down the street. read more