1. Rioja
8.5
1431 Larimer St (15th St.), Denver, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · LoDo · 142 tips and reviews
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 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.
Abhishek: 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.
6. Dio Mio
8.7
3264 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Curtis Park · 7 tips and reviews
Griffin Turnipseed: While their classic pastas are top tier, you won't be disappointed by their more adventurous 'Dio Mio' style pasta dishes.
Ryan Block: Some of the best pasta I've ever ate.
Rufus Nafus: This is unquestionably the best pasta in Denver, take my word for it.
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 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 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 Gallagher: The gnocchi was excellent and always is. Fresh baked bread stellar also.
11. Ocean Prime
8.7
1465 Larimer St, Denver, CO
Seafood Restaurant · LoDo · 67 tips and reviews
Für Immer: The black truffle mac & cheese is out of this world.
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 Clevenger: MUST get the truffle Mac N Cheese! It's to die for! Service, not so much.
13. Angelo's Taverna
8.9
620 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Denver · 38 tips and reviews
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 Hauser: The oysters were so fresh and the lobster gnocchi was amazing! Great happy hour deals.
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.
14. Ian's Pizza
8.1
2210 Blake St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Pizzeria · Ballpark · 27 tips and reviews
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 James: Absurd pizzas. Mac and cheese, 7 layer dip, pasta
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!
15. Panzano
8.5
909 17th St (Champa), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 83 tips and reviews
ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru Erickson: Best food in downtown Denver! Go for happy hour from 2:30-6:00pm. Try the "Panztini" or "A Perfect Pear" specialty drinks for $5. Plus fantastic tapas for $3 - $5. Best is Pappardelle alla Bolognese.
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).
Al: 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.