Rioja is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

1. Rioja

8.5
1431 Larimer St (15th St.), Denver, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · LoDo · 142 tips and reviews

Mike R.Mike Rowan: Started with the fresh mozz & endives app (perfection) then had a pasta dish entree made of two different entrees (yes, they do this). Artichoke & goat cheese tortellini & sweet potato gnocchi

Tara S.Tara Stafford: Try the fresh bacon, artichoke tortellini, beignets and raspberry spuma....you will not be disappointed! Make a reservation and request outside seating for the amazing ambiance of larimer square.

AbhishekAbhishek: My favorite was the artichoke tortellini. Tried a number is appetizers to go with it and loved each one! Select anything in the menu and you will love it.

Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

2. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

9.1
2148 Larimer St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Hot Dog Joint · Ballpark · 110 tips and reviews

Rachael M.Rachael Moyte: This place is never a disappointment. Their mac n' cheese wedges... mmm... and yes, their dogs are ridiculously awesome too. Try the elk with cheddar & jalapeño. So effing good!!!

Victor B.Victor Barrera: Get the fried Mac and cheese. Don't wuss out, just do it!

JeffJeff: Mac & Cheese + Creamy Horseradish Sauce = Delicious

Steuben's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

3. Steuben's

8.9
523 E 17th Ave (at Pearl St), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · North Capitol Hill · 322 tips and reviews

Ginger D.Ginger Douglas: The Mac n cheese is amazing!! Definitely worth the wait!! Also the fried chicken is just like mums old recipe yummy

Vanessa S.Vanessa Schwarz: Great food! Gazpacho is SPICY! Mac and cheese is amazing!!!!

Kenny U.Kenny Ugel: The Fried Chicken and Mac & Cheese were the perfect comfort food combo. If you're in Denver, please go here. Now.

Bar Dough is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

4. Bar Dough

8.9
2227 W 32nd Ave (Vallejo), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 18 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Baltimore: This is a fantastic new neighborhood Italian pizza and pasta joint. Everything I've tried so far has been great. Fresh homemade pasta and pizza. Yum!

Marc S.Marc S: Mushroom pappardelle are excellent but a bit heavy from the cream.

Samantha T.Samantha Taube: Incredible food. The short rib pasta is awesome. Warning the spicy pizza is truly spicy ;)

Tavernetta is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

5. Tavernetta

8.7
1889 16th St (btwn Wewatta & Wynkoop St), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · LoDo · 16 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Haines: The fresh pasta and craft cocktails are excellent. Great ambiance too.

Josh W.Josh W: Beautiful restaurant with a standout wine list and delectable pastas

Tom M.Tom Moore: Loved everything. Best paper plane cocktail and the branzino, tonnato and mushroom pasta were all amazing.

Dio Mio is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

6. Dio Mio

8.7
3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Curtis Park · 7 tips and reviews

Griffin T.Griffin Turnipseed: While their classic pastas are top tier, you won't be disappointed by their more adventurous 'Dio Mio' style pasta dishes.

Ryan B.Ryan Block: Some of the best pasta I've ever ate.

Rufus N.Rufus Nafus: This is unquestionably the best pasta in Denver, take my word for it.

Hops & Pie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

7. Hops & Pie

9.2
3920 Tennyson St, Denver, CO
Pizzeria · Berkeley · 90 tips and reviews

Shalee O.Shalee Osborn: Best Mac and Cheese Around! Booze Infuzed ;)

GayeLynn_MGayeLynn_M: IPA Gluten Free MAC and Cheese... So good!!!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The pie list is supplemented with a handful of appetizers, one of which is a not-to-be-missed macaroni and cheese. Read more.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

8. Maggiano's Little Italy

7.8
500 16th Street Mall (in Denver Pavilions), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 59 tips and reviews

Marquise I.Marquise Ivra: The baked ziti is delicious, and it's on the classic pasta menu. So for $12.95 I get one now, and one to take home :-) also the Sicilian Apertivo

Gary R.Gary Rosenzweig: Been here dozens of times. Food and service always very good. Make a reservation as it can often get busy. Rigatoni D is my favorite.

Craig G.Craig Gallagher: The gnocchi was excellent and always is. Fresh baked bread stellar also.

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

9. Shells and Sauce

8.8
2600 E 12th Ave (at Elizabeth St), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Congress Park · 51 tips and reviews

David N.David Norris: Lasagna fan? get there early or call ahead and have them save yours!

Lady Ann d.Lady Ann de Borja: You have to try the Vesuvia salad and penne russa.

Matthew B.Matthew B.: The lasagna and a spinach salad is a full and satisfying meal. Oh, and SUPER yummy!

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

10. North Italia

8.6
190 Clayton Ln (Second St.), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Cherry Creek North · 58 tips and reviews

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

Emily G.Emily Gibson: The bruschetta is absolutely phenomenal. The moz cheese melts in your mouth. Also the homemade pasta is fantastic. Going back again soon!

Liz B.Liz Bray: The spinach tortellini is amazing!! Yum!!

Ocean Prime is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

11. Ocean Prime

8.7
1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Seafood Restaurant · LoDo · 67 tips and reviews

Für ImmerFür Immer: The black truffle mac & cheese is out of this world.

Nikki M.Nikki Martin: The good stuff: Calamari (incredible), truffle mac & cheese (dreamy), and salted caramel ice cream (phenomenal). Surprisingly didn't like the seafood cobb--it might have been the dressing.

Andrea C.Andrea Clevenger: MUST get the truffle Mac N Cheese! It's to die for! Service, not so much.

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

12. Cherry Tomato

8.2
4645 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Park Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Drew G.Drew G.: Great neighborhood Italian restaurant with very reasonable prices. Try the Seafood Fettucine Special- delicious! Read more.

Holly W.Holly Weyand: Pasta felese! Pasta felese!

Drew M.Drew M: Great Italian restaurant. The veal saltimbocca and ravioli are always solid choices!

Angelo's Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

13. Angelo's Taverna

8.9
620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Denver · 38 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Gates: Amazing lobster gnocchi! As an Italian, i grew up on delicious gnocchi, I'm hard pressed to find any I enjoy. This was fantastic. Oysters were the greatest as well. Both in one place is heaven!! :-)

JJ H.JJ Hauser: The oysters were so fresh and the lobster gnocchi was amazing! Great happy hour deals.

Anthony J.Anthony Johnson: Oysters and pasta was great . They even let us sample a few oysters, the staff was great. Was not disappointed by anything here.

Ian's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

14. Ian's Pizza

8.1
2210 Blake St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Pizzeria · Ballpark · 27 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary Moore-Simmons: If this is your first time, get the mac and cheese pizza and put the dried herbs and pepper flakes on it. If not, get anything with pasta on top of your pizza.

Topher J.Topher James: Absurd pizzas. Mac and cheese, 7 layer dip, pasta

Kacie A.Kacie Armbrust: Great place to go after a baseball game or a late night out. My favorite late night snack is the best selling mac & cheese pizza!

Panzano is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Denver.

15. Panzano

8.5
909 17th St (Champa), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 83 tips and reviews

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Viranuj S.Viranuj Sueblinvong: Oh so good.. From bread basket, dipping sauce, Brussels sprouts, crepe with mushroom and pasta (I asked for pasta with mushroom and white wine sauce).

AlAl: The Brussels sprouts are amazing, as well as the salads. All their pastas are delicious! I’ve dined here several times and am always impressed.