Denver, CO
Best Italian in Denver.
Harry's top 10 Italian spots in Denver score 61–89 on the Harry Score. 4 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
Shortcuts show. Italian cooking is the hardest to fake because it has nowhere to hide — no sauce heavy enough, no portion large enough to disguise mediocre pasta. Harry cares whether it was made in-house. The red-checked tablecloth is irrelevant.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Tavernetta
italian
1889 16th St Mall, Denver
4.6 across 2.7k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
$$$$
Harry
89
Worth It
75
Barolo Grill
italian
3030 E 6th Ave, Denver
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
87
Worth It
74
Dear Emilia
italian · european
3615 Delgany St, Denver
4.7 across 120 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Denver (2026)).
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
80
Worth It
72
DiFranco's
italian · european
955 Lincoln St D, Denver
4.6 across 906 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; quaint locavore cafe specializing in old-world fare with seasonal ingredients &….
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
Bar Red
italian · european
437 W Colfax Ave, Denver
4.6 across 527 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; cozy, brick-walled venue offering Italian entrees and pizza, unique drinks, plus….
$$
Harry
78
Worth It
74
Panzano
italian · breakfast
909 17th St, Denver
4.5 across 1.7k Google reviews; posh yet casual eatery in the Hotel Monaco focusing on sustainable North Italian cuisine.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
$$
Harry
77
Worth It
74
Maggiano's Little Italy
italian
Pavilions Mall, 500 16th St Mall Ste 150
4.5 across 4.7k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished….
$$
Harry
73
Worth It
72
Bar Dough
italian · brunch
2227 W 32nd Ave, Denver
4.4 across 1.5k Google reviews; modern-rustic Italian spot featuring gourmet wood-fired pizzas, plus pastas, wine,….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
73
Worth It
73
Osteria Marco
italian
1453 Larimer St, Denver
4.3 across 1.8k Google reviews; handcrafted pizzas, cured meats & cheeses, plus other Italian plates in a cozy….
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
71
Worth It
71
Wildflower
italian · mexican
3638 Navajo St, Denver
4.7 across 705 Google reviews; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
Caveat: Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
$$$$
Harry
61
Worth It
61
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Questions Harry gets about Italian in Denver
- What is the best Italian restaurant in Denver?
- Tavernetta tops Harry's Italian list for Denver right now, with a Harry Score of 89/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score Italian restaurants in Denver?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap Italian restaurants in Denver to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Denver on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.