Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in River North (Denver)

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8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3746)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 58 times today

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 800 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines.

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2. North Italia – Denver

4.7

Exceptional(3762)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 73 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

3. Terra - Denver

4.3

Awesome(293)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 16 times today

Located in the Spire building, across the street from the Denver Convention Center and the Blue Bear.With a background in mostly Italian restaurants Chef Scott Schaden has worked in Denver, Chicago and Piedmont Italy. While the kitchen will be focused on domestic, native and regional products and flavors the food will have all of the tell tales of great Italian food. Simple, ingredient focused dishes will dominate the menu including ‘hearth oven roasted meats’ and lots of pasta.At Terra we are inspired by humble dishes often focused on a single ingredient and lots of hand-spun pasta. We embrace our origins. We love pasta. We exist to amplify the Terra of the American West, and we obsessively support these communities.

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4. Marco’s Coal Fired

4.8

Exceptional(1118)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 18 times today

Marco’s Coal Fired started with the simple idea that passion makes great pizza. The authentic taste of Italy is served to you through the finest ingredients and traditional techniques of the Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN). Only 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, all natural fior di latte or bufala mozzarella, fresh herbs and fresh, all natural, non-processed ingredients are acceptable. Marco's Coal Fired cooks in authentic, Italian hand built wood fired pizza ovens. Come taste Marco's Coal Fired's efforts and see if we don’t have you dreaming of warm Neopolitian nights, no passport required!

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5. Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(2805)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Central

Booked 52 times today

Welcome to The "Old School" Odyssey Italian Restaurant. Come try our delicious Sicilian & Classic Italian dishes which are chef's recipes from back home in Palermo, Sicily. We are family operated & located in a 111 year old historical Victorian Mansion which is perfect for all occasions. You have definitely found a unique gem and an experience unlike no other.

6. Barolo Grill

5.0

Exceptional(3130)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 28 times today

Barolo Grill, an award winning Cherry Creek North restaurant, prides itself on serving authentic northern Italian food while maintaining a comfortable, elegant ambience. Known for hand crafted modern Northern Italian cuisine, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine cellar, and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo can be a perfect choice for a special occasion or just a fun night out. Chef Darrel Truett's cuisine focuses on the Northern Italian provinces of Piedmont and Tuscany. Seasonally changing menus feature locally sourced ingredients, proudly supporting regional farms and producers.Owner and wine director Ryan Fletter are proud to feature small family wineries that are dedicated to Earth-friendly farming and winemaking philosophies. Barolo Grill has one of the largest collections of Barolo wines outside of Italy.

7. DiFranco's

new

4.4

Awesome(20)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Central

Booked 5 times today

Despite its small stature, DiFranco’s in the Golden Triangle / Cap Hill offers a largely satisfying menu of Italian cuisine options. The interior of the restaurant is rather simple with small, sleek chairs and tables that offer you a place to relax while you await your scrumptious meal at Di Franco’s.Highly recommended menu options include the caesar salad, spaghetti and chicken parm, a seasonal pasta and the pizza logs. All the foods are made from a careful selection of delicious ingredients and spices. The flavors are reminiscent of Italian home cooking with an elevated twist. Visit DiFranco’s and satisfy your hunger with some amazing Italian cuisine options.

8. Undici Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$

• Contemporary italian • Englewood

Booked 20 times today

Updated Italian classics in contemporary surroundings. Old-school elegance, including table linens, sets the stage for Italian classics, cocktails & wines. Bring your friends, family & co-workers to enjoy a great meal & reconnect. Full bar-Banquet room-Extensive wine selection-Happy Hour 3-6

Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in River North (Denver)

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

2. North Italia – Denver

3. Terra - Denver

4. Marco’s Coal Fired

5. Odyssey Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

6. Barolo Grill

7. DiFranco's

8. Undici Ristorante

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