Best Italian Restaurant in Denver

Matthew M (medic8697)

While visiting Denver, we were looking for a good Italian restaurant and ended up at DiFranco’s — and I’m really glad we did. The fresh pasta was the highlight of the meal. You can absolutely taste the difference when pasta is made fresh, and theirs had the perfect texture and bite. The sauces tasted homemade, rich, ... and balanced without feeling too heavy. As someone visiting from out of town, it felt like an authentic local spot rather than a tourist place, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and happy to help with recommendations. If you’re visiting Denver or even if you’re a local looking for fresh, authentic Italian food, DiFranco’s is definitely worth checking out. We'd 100% come back next time we're in town. Read More

Beth Nichols

Place is legit and doesn’t shy away from flavor. Meatball sub might be a little intense for those with a bland palate because it has some zip… it cleared out my sinuses but was delicious. Side salad was very fresh.

Ian Denver Atendido

One of the best Italian places in town. Their fast casual approach makes it accessible with incredible deals throughout the week. Definitely not a place to be sleeping on.

Alex Cunningam

Dave is amazing. He came to the table to make sure all things were okay and nothing else was needed. His hospitality and knowledge is very thorough and thoughtful. The food was amazing, great portions. Thanks Dave!

Matthew Wheeler

Absolutely the best pasta in town! The flavors were incredible, especially their rich and flavorful red sauce that tasted like it had been simmering all day. The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and happy to accommodate every extra request with a smile. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the ... outstanding quality of the food. (Buy one penne get one for a penny on Tuesday’s!) Dining here feels like coming home to an Italian grandmother’s kitchen, where every bite is made with love and care. Without a doubt, I’d recommend this spot over any other pasta place in the area! Read More

Larry Lee

So I ordered through Uber Eats (my last time doing that for this restaurant because they take a HUGE chunk of the profits from DiFranco's), and the delivery guy brought the wrong order. I was so upset because we LOVE their food. So I called the restaurant to let them know that I received the wrong order, and not only ... did they make it right, but the owner, Dave, brought my order out himself!! I went to give him the incorrect order and Dave says, "Please keep it and have it for lunch tomorrow." This place is absolutely AMAZING and they always come through. THANK YOU THANK YOU DIFRANCO'S!!!! Read More

Aleen Martinez

This is a great place the Gentlemen that served us were so polite , helpful and professional the food was very good, the eggplant was very tasty and the tomatoes soup was so yummy. My daughter had the spaghetti and loved it.

Kate Burbach

Visited Difranco’s for date night. Hidden gem with phenomenal Italian dishes! We had one of the seasonal pasta dishes and pasta shells both were excellent the sauce was very rich and flavorful. The house wine was also good, bottled locally in Denver. The staff was very kind and educational on selecting what to order. ... Definitely would recommend! Read More

jennifer-brown-2@uiowa.edu Brown

We are native Chicagoan Italian food lovers stopping in from out of town and we were very impressed with the food and the service! The carbonara and chicken parm was phenomenal; pizza sticks and the burrata were also phenomenal. The homemade pesto sauce is BOMB! Dave and Andrea provided incredible service and were ... very welcoming to us. We can’t wait to come back again when we are in town. HIGHLY recommend!!! Read More