Gaetano's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

1. Gaetano's

8.4
3760 Tejon Street, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 31 tips and reviews

DenverPostDenverPost: The menu covers a lot of ground. The pasta carbonara was an excellent take on that classic, and for dessert, the tiramisu stood out. They've got local beers are on tap and the cocktails are exemplary Read more.

Olga R.Olga Robak: Pasta Carbonara is so smooth and delicious!

Jeremy G.Jeremy Garber: Excellent home-made pasta (the carbonara was great), creative cocktails, lovely bread.

Osteria Marco is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

2. Osteria Marco

8.8
1453 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · LoDo · 135 tips and reviews

aroaro: burrata + perfect bread + carbonara pizza = the best thing i ever ate

Alessandra J.Alessandra Juchem Daudt: Carbonara pizza is delicious! A must-have is the Moscow mule.

Misha M.Misha McGinley: Carbonara pizza and chicken parm are both amazing!

Fruition Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

3. Fruition Restaurant

8.3
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Country Club · 37 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lomax: Try the 'Carbonara' - it's not what you'd expect. Really good.

Katie N.Katie Nelson: Get the oysters Rockefeller, you won't regret it! The pasta carbonara is also amazing!

Lauren S.Lauren S: Delicious! There menu changes several times per season and they are consistent and artful in their creations

Cherry Tomato is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

4. Cherry Tomato

8.5
4645 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Park Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Baltimore: Maybe the best traditional “red sauce Italian” place in Denver. All the good stuff- parmesan, gnocchi, carbonara etc. Can’t go wrong. Great cheesecake too.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The Cherry Tomato is a comfortable place with cracked-tile floors and rough brick walls, a bar crowded with locals and a young, eager staff. Read more.

Megan H.Megan Haeffele: Terrific salads. Really caring servers.

Parisi Italian Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

5. Parisi Italian Market & Deli

8.6
4401 Tennyson St (at W 44th Ave.), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Berkeley · 35 tips and reviews

Joe H.Joe Hildebrand: Carbonara is not Alfredo plus ham.

J Michael H.J Michael Hoehn: Best cannolis in Denver. Say "hi" to Claire at the dessert counter.

Andrew C.Andrew Cohen: Skip the line, head to the bar, and order there.

Mercantile Dining & Provision is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

6. Mercantile Dining & Provision

8.5
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · LoDo · 47 tips and reviews

kaylakayla: Farro carbonara is the. bomb. Amazingly delicious. Get it.

A S.A Swiss: House made almond milk cortado is lit!!!!

Yanet G.Yanet Garcia: The market provisions cured meats is delicious. I had the risotto...so good and the braised short ribs also were amazing. My husband had the octopus and said it was the best. We loved this place.

Root Down is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

7. Root Down

9.2
1600 W 33rd Ave (at Osage St), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Highland · 175 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Carbonara rice

Kinley R.Kinley Russell: Zucchini Poblano soup and Mezcal Negroni—yum!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Order the bottomless blood orange mimosas off the brunch menu! Read more.

Nonna's Chicago Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

8. Nonna's Chicago Bistro

8.4
6603 Leetsdale Dr H & I, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Washington Virginia Vale · 14 tips and reviews

Munira S.Munira Suwailem: Asparagus ravioli and all their sweets are delish 😋

Jill N.Jill Natalie: Try the eggplant parmigiana, it is fabulous!!

Annie C.Annie Coy: Excellent food! The bread was amazing, and make sure you save room for dessert!

Carmine's on Penn is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

9. Carmine's on Penn

8.5
92 S Pennsylvania St (Bayaud & Pennsylvania), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Denver · 19 tips and reviews

Darcy B.Darcy B: Chicken Montana is a must! Serves five easily!

DenverPostDenverPost: Simple, straightforward Italian fare. Platters are enough to feed two people. Try the Pasta alla Carmine, pasta with tomatoes, basil, capers and marinara sauce. Platters $23.95-$44.95. “More Info" for Read more.

Andra P.Andra Pool: Best eggplant parm. Hands down.

Trattoria Stella is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

10. Trattoria Stella

8.1
3470 W 32nd Ave (btw Lowell & Jullian), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · West Highland · 20 tips and reviews

Katelyn S.Katelyn Schwarz: Great lunch! Amazing Brie sandwich 😍

Bridget T.Bridget T: Ravioli is way too sweet and this is coming from a girl that likes sweet. Wild Boar Ragu was great.

Ef R.Ef Rodriguez: Free wigs are handed out on Thursday nights. Don't be late!

Shells and Sauce is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

11. Shells and Sauce

8.9
2600 E 12th Ave (at Elizabeth St), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Congress Park · 51 tips and reviews

DanDan: Nice neighbor gem. I enjoyed the veal parmigiana. Great service and very busy. Make reservations

SarahSarah: Best Italian Place in Denver

Adam J.Adam Joseph: Try any of the antipasti on the board, always $4!

Blackbird Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

12. Blackbird Public House

7.8
305 S Downing St, Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Washington Park West · 13 tips and reviews

Ian G.Ian Gifford: Very friendly staff, nice establishment. The cider short ribs pizza is amazing.

Chris C.Chris Catalano: The friendly staff, great food, and incredible craft brews.

Brian H.Brian Hart: Great place, great owners!

Odyssey Bistro & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

13. Odyssey Bistro & Grill

8.1
603 E 6th Ave (Pearl St.), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Central Denver · 21 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Baltimore: $8.99 pasta specials every Monday. Any pasta on the menu for $8.99. All night. Very good!

ZhawnaZhawna: Formerly known as L'Asie.

Darlene T.Darlene Templeton: Amazing italian food,Authentic!The owner/ chef is nice and introduced himself. Family owned and operated!Candle light dinner, very elegant and romantic.large portions. Eggplant was awesome.

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

14. North Italia

8.5
190 Clayton Ln (Second St.), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Cherry Creek North · 58 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Herron: Best pork tenderloin. Go halvsies on the port and strozzipretti (sp?) with someone!!!

Jeremy J. L.Jeremy J. Lynch®: Happy Hour M-F 3-6!!!!! Amazing drinks and Food for under $6!

SPIRESPIRE: The zucca chips are the best! For a pasta entree try the strozzapreti, so delicious!

The Bent Noodle is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

15. The Bent Noodle

7.7
3055 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Scott J.Scott Jenkins: We have been loyal customers for over ten years. The high quality of both food and service keeps us coming back. Great wine list as well.

JackalJackal: It was okay. Nothing to write home about, and there is much better options in the area.

Alan H.Alan Hale: Baked ziti was alright. However, the chicken alfredo was among the best I've ever had. It's super rich but worth the food coma.