Venice Ristorante
&
Wine Bar
Downtown Denver & Greenwood Village
Denver’s Best Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar has been considered one of the best fine dining restaurants Denver has to offer since opening in 2002. While also having one of the most exclusive and well put together wine lists in the city. Visit Venice today and experience the elite food and wine pairing available at one of the best Italian food and wine destinations in Denver, Colorado.
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Italian Fine Dining
Founded in 2002 Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar has brought a five-star Venetian experience right to Denver, Colorado. We have locations in Downtown Denver and Greenwood Village.
Locations
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About Us
Each of our three restaurants & wine bars; Venice Downtown, Venice DTC and Chianti DTC expresses the highest culinary expertise. Our team is standing by to make your day special.
Events
Let us help you design the perfect event for you and your guests, in our restaurant or your place. Our Italian catering includes a combination of our finest dishes & service.
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar
Luxurious Ambiance
Exquisite Italian Cuisine
Elite Wine List
We Have 3 Locations
Downtown
Having opened in 2003, Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar has become known as one of the best restaurants in Downtown Denver, Colorado.
Greenwood Village
Since our opening in 2003, Venice has regularly hosted athletes and celebrities on the way to being rated as the best Greenwood Village restaurant.
Chianti Ristorante Italiano
Chianti Ristorante Italiano has been consistently named as one of the best restaurants in the Denver Tech Center are of Greenwood Village. Reach out today to set your next reservation.
Catering & Special Events
Special Events, Weddings, and Catering with Venice Ristorante
Plan your next special event or party at Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar. Your guests will enjoy our award-winning cuisine and wine selections in a welcoming, authentic Italian setting. Venice offers many private dining options and can accommodate small or large events.
Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar Reviews
Had a great lamb on risotto - had an Italian name but I don't recall what it was. Our host and his dad (the owner) were a great team and truly made for a great experience.
Daniel Price
03:44 24 May 22
I love this place. My family and I have been coming here for years.
Ashley Nicole
05:53 23 May 22
Friends and I enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Betty West
23:05 17 May 22
Dined at this amazing Ristorante multiple times while in Denver.The food was to die for!Never disappointed and as I consider myself Italian (born and brought up), gastronomically wise, and a reasonable cook of Italian food, their deliveries were amazing, and well balanced between taste, presentation and portioning.BTW their Carpaccio is the best we have had!The wine cellar and selection is amongst the very best we have had.The service, bar none the best! And they have a very knowledgeable Sommelier James Best! (that is his first name but we gave him the last name)As for the owner and chef, Alessandro, an amazing gentleman from a culinary family, and with a true service and caring flair! No wonder some of the best like Rod Stewart and Celine Dione are some of his guests pictures on the wall!The atmosphere and décor is both traditional and modern, some tables have beautiful white table cloths while others are an amazing natural stone with table candles and an amazing modern bar.We've been there in business groups and as a couple for a romantic dinner and all experiences were amazing!!When in Denver, and here, you could be in Venice!!Sarrei sempre grato Alessandro.Mille Grazie!
Pino Bacinello
23:35 15 May 22
The service and cuisine was amazing! Everyone from server to Manager made you feel special!All the way to the owner himself!
Pam Daniel
21:14 07 May 22
We had our daughter’s graduation dinner at Venice in downtown Denver. It was truly awesome. We had planned the dinner for 15 people for some time. Matt and his team executed beautifully. The food was delicious, apps were awesome, wine impeccable and the overall experience an A+. Highly recommend.
Denise “Kirah”
00:31 07 May 22
Enjoyed it immensely
Jay Rowes
00:58 28 Apr 22
Great restaurant. My son and I had a layover at Denver airport long enough to take the train to downtown and enjoy a quick bite here. We ordered from the happy hour menu and got the ravioli, Alfredo, and tortalinis at $8 a plate. Small portions for that price, but enough for the two of us. Great atmosphere and service
Nick DeVore
23:24 26 Apr 22
Great food & Service. Definitely recommend it!
ANDRE DE SOUZA
01:30 23 Apr 22
The Aperature wine was phenomenal. I had the sausage rigotoni and love every bite as well. Great experience!
Jared Bartels
15:44 18 Apr 22
The food was delicious, the ambiance was delightful, the service was awesome.
Kathy Willman
03:31 15 Apr 22
Muy rico y muy amables
Isabel Ochoa
04:09 14 Apr 22
I always have an incredible time at Venice. I recommend it to everyone who visits me in Denver as well as my friends and have never had a bad experience. Wine pairings with dishes are always perfect, the staff is friendly and funny, the ambiance is wonderful.
LeAnne Costa
01:19 13 Apr 22
I have become a regular at Venice and I can honestly say this is a fantastic restaurant. Michele always looks after me and his service is top tier every single time. He goes above and beyond each time and no matter who I am with, they always leave with a smile on their face and an extremely positive experience.James, the GM also takes the time to introduce himself and makes sure we are taken care of.As for the food… that just speaks for itself! 5*****
Paul Conlin
05:42 12 Apr 22
Amazing restaurant so good with an a emaculate wine selection.
Madeline Garrett
03:49 11 Apr 22
Both the service and the entrees here were of excellent taste, and I'd easily recommend this to anyone looking for a lovely date night. The Vino was overpriced, but I suppose that's to be expected?
Nicholas Vrudny
02:46 07 Apr 22
Went on a little date to this slice of Italy. Expectations were high as great Italian food is hard to come by in Denver. It did not fail to satisfy the authentic Italian atmosphere and food. Had the spinach ravioli and the chicken pesto risotto. Would definitely recommend. NICHOLAS was our server. He was wonderful. Had great opinions on our choices and personable input. Also great laugh!! Highly suggested.
Sarah Cozzini
02:45 04 Apr 22
EDITHands down our favorite spot in the city. We had one weird experience and they promptly made it right. I suggest this to anyone visiting, not visiting, hungry, not hungry. The food is great and the drinks are awesome. The staff is friendly! I can’t express enough how welcome they have made us feel every time we come in.
Ayren Hart
14:14 01 Apr 22
Perfect date night. Staff was amazing and super polite and courteous. Food was outstanding. The chicken cacciatore special and the veal were delicious. Also a great wine list and very romantic dining.
Angela Sanfilippo
02:51 29 Mar 22
I am changing my review, This is our neighborhood favorite. We had one bad experience and they very quickly made it right not once but twice! Our one weird experience was a fluke. I will continue to recommend and frequent
Ayren Hart
02:36 26 Mar 22
Dennis is the best bartender/waiter. Loved the atmosphere and we met the owner. Great place and we will recommend Venice to all our friends. Ciao.
Douglas A glaser
03:39 25 Mar 22
Great selection of wines and excellent service.
Mark Entrekin
00:06 24 Mar 22
Excellent
Debra Anderson
02:17 23 Mar 22
Excellent food and dining experience as always
Rebecca Tapia De La Torre
20:41 20 Mar 22
Very affordable, unique menu, large wine list. This was a valentines date for us and had everything we expected in an Italian restaurant and more.
Daniel Rodriguez
15:37 16 Mar 22
Our server Wyatt was wonderful and couldn’t have been more helpful, helped us pick some great wines and desert! Absolutely delicious, so many great looking choices and great staff. Can’t wait to come back again next time we’re in Denver. And a great view of the train station while enjoying dinner.
Michael Defelice
02:36 15 Mar 22
We had dinner here Friday night and WOW! What an awesome experience. We went eith Devin's recommendations and we were not disappointed! We can't wait to come back.
Jack Tobin
05:32 10 Mar 22
Excellent Italian restaurant with a very low-key chill atmosphere. The bar was excellent with fantastic service and great drinks.
Robert Watt
04:56 09 Mar 22
Una excelente cava de vinos italianos 🥰🥰🥰
Sergio Rivas
01:29 06 Mar 22
Fabulous dining experience and service. New General Manager James Leonard and associates have taken Venice to another level. We’ve eaten there several times in years past. It has never been better! Congrats to everyone!
Kenneth Privratsky
03:42 01 Mar 22
Las Pastas son deliciosas! Muy buena atención!
francisco castellanos
04:11 28 Feb 22
Wonderful experience from drinks to desert! After we gave up waiting on a reservation at another restaurant, the hostess was able to find us an extra table on a busy night. The food was excellent and the entire serving staff was wonderful. We look forward to coming back.
Marie Hart
08:28 20 Feb 22
Food and service was excellent. We were just wondering why we were listening to Rick James, James Brown and the Temptations while we were dining at an Italian restaurant .
Pamela Sherrill
04:19 18 Feb 22
Excellent food and atmosphere.
Alan Martinez
01:23 15 Feb 22
Great vibe. Great wine. Fair price (but pricey)
Agustin Perelman
22:42 13 Feb 22
Get everything especially the steak carrpacio and the Osso, mind blowing.
samuel casad
08:12 21 Jan 22
Food was phenomenal. Servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect date night. Make sure to get a reservation.
Alyssa Gocio
17:54 12 Jan 22
Very good spot for Italian cuisine wow amazing food on point service was on point aswell definitely would recommend it for couples night out or dinner I'm sure for lunch too
Emmanuel Borjon
12:26 11 Jan 22
Amazing food, excellent service and a lovely restaurant in the best part of downtown Denver! I highly recommend Venice Ristorante!
Judy Cook
16:08 08 Jan 22
Awesome food, wine and hospitality...love it !!
Deepak Arora
22:59 04 Jan 22
Best place ever! Owie— is the best and you have to chat with him when you visit. Amazing drinks and amazing food. Would definitely recommend for a date night!
Alina Nia
20:16 31 Dec 21
The food and the service were both great! The waiter allowed us to sit and talk for a long time, allowing my friend and I to catch up. There was no pressure and they never rushed us to order or to leave. The waiter was also very attentive and gave recommendations according to our needs and preferences. The entire experience was really great. The stellar customer service complemented their great food. It was a fun dinner for a fun evening.
Noemi Keller
05:24 31 Dec 21
First and foremost, the food is excellent at Venice on December 18, 2021. I regret not taking a picture of my Fresca salad presentation as it was wrapped in a circle of long cut cucumbers before cutting into it. I did take the picture after cutting because the flavor was so enjoyable and was beyond my expectations for a salad. We enjoyed a few bottles of Valpolicella. I highly recommend the Sea Bass as it may be one of the best, most flavorful combinations I have ever enjoyed. Also pictured is the Rigatoni con Salsiccia, which I sampled and the flavor was rich and creative in how it was packed full of several flavors with none dominating the other. When making a reservation, try to avoid the square table near the wine cellar on the busy path to the bath rooms and kitchen that the servers quickly travel. It is not relaxing as you may accidentally get brushed up against on occasion. Our server was excellent and eager to please. The manager really stepped up and rescued us from a sommelier that made ordering wine frustratingly too hard. We went from ordering one bottle to three because of the manager. A wise manager indeed. Great guy.
Brent Wentzel
14:44 24 Dec 21
Amazing food, great service, not to expensive either, would absolutely recommend
Ramen Noodles
05:53 24 Dec 21
The food is delicious and the staff are very attentive. The restaurant has a great location and they have done a great job with the ambiance.
Kevin Bauder
14:49 21 Dec 21
Great service
Jim Clarke
03:23 15 Dec 21
Love this RrstaurantGreat ServiceAlessandro is an excellent host and Tenoch our server very nice 🥰This was my second Birthday Dinner here and I definitely will come back
KGO
10:31 14 Dec 21
My husband and I had an amazing date night here. We were treated respectfully, and the GM James made sure we had a personable dining experience. Every dish we tried was cooked to perfection!! We will definitely dine here again.
sandra allen
17:51 13 Dec 21
We went for my birthday dinner and there were multiple Christmas parties so they were running late, which was totally out of their control- the owner personally talked to us and made it right. Kind and hardworking people here. Authentic and great atmosphere, we will return!
Kayleigh Rody
17:20 11 Dec 21
Great Italian dining, awesome service.
Luke Nelson
15:33 09 Dec 21
From the moment we walked in James Leonard the GM made this experience exceptional. Traditional dare I say old world "white tablecloth service" in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Proper wait staff. Proper service. Exceptional at all levels. Im an international traveller and well acquainted with cuisines and quality. The fresh perfectly prepared pastas, special touches by the chef, the well rounded flavors and fresh herbs. The real deal. And James acted as a brilliant sommelier. If you know you know. Im coming back here. Truly. Just for this delightful dining experience where the long lost respect for the art of dining has been reborn. Thank you
Christopher W Robb
05:02 06 Dec 21
Friendly & knowledgeable staff, amazing food, and wine that will blow your mind. Why go anywhere else? This is my favorite.
Matthew MacLeod
20:21 04 Dec 21
Excellent meal and great selection of wine and cocktails. I thoroughly enjoy the Branzino ai Carciofi - pan-seared fresh wild-caught Chilean sea bass with garlic, artichokes and capers in a lemon wine sauce, seasonal vegetables.
M St. Julien
20:07 02 Dec 21
Every body were very friendly, the service was excellent, I ordered salmon and it was delicious, my husband ordered lamb and he loved it. Luis, was a very attentive server, I recommended him a lot. And the manager (Alberto) was pending about us. Thank you guys!
Maribel Valdez
17:40 01 Dec 21
The limoncello salad was amazing, the wild boar pappardelle is to die for, the zabaione was from heaven and the service from Ash was impeccable. This would make my mamma very happy.
Kem McFadden
05:17 01 Dec 21
Easily one of my favorite dining spots in Denver - even before the pandemic. Always loved the food and the ambiance here. After every dinner, I always order tiramisu. The dessert's sweetness is just right and the texture is interesting. Some of the dishes I like here are their Calamaretti, Lasagna, and Salmon. I thought I would end up missing them, but fortunately they offer deliveries. Such a convenient way to get my Italian fix.
Amelia Atkinson
05:47 29 Nov 21
Awesome place
Vanzetta Bridgemon
01:42 16 Nov 21
I recently moved to Denver and have found many of the highly-rated restaurants to be lacking in flavor, quality, and service. Most of my experiences have been mediocre food at high prices. Such is not the case with this gem of a restaurant. They have an extremely diverse menu at reasonable prices in a more "upscale" ambiance. The servers are all helpful and attentive. The food is great as well. I have eaten here four times and every time has been wonderful. From pasta dishes to seafood, you can not go wrong here. I highly recommend the Cioppino! Cheers to you Venice for rising above 99% of the restaurants in Denver while keeping your prices reasonable.
Kai
15:56 15 Nov 21
Very nice atmosphere, delicious food and very courteous staff.
Joshua Mitarnowski
06:07 12 Nov 21
Ash was our waitress, she was very knowledgeable of the menu and really cares about what she was doing. Couldn’t have asked for better service and would definitely return back to this establishment 10/10.
Ethan Kosmal
04:58 05 Nov 21
we're from Dallas, ate here 2 years ago. it was very good, this time , the salads were fabulous, the ravioli was outstanding. the Wine was just right, the desert was super. Visted with Aldo Perez and gave "thumbs up" on the food and service. Don't miss this restaurant, it's delicious
Jesse Esquivel
02:37 05 Nov 21
Absolute best for everyone!!!!
Luciana Martins Da Silva
21:42 01 Nov 21
excellent food and service!
J.Scott Gosney
20:42 21 Oct 21
I don’t frequent Italian restaurants very often because most are disappointing. Venice is the exception! We came with a large party for a birthday celebration and the service and food were impeccable! We will be back this next weekend for another birthday! I strongly recommend!
Gaynell Pritts
14:49 21 Oct 21
Love, Love, LOVED it! Awesome sea bass! Excellent service and decor!
Aerobics Delivered
02:39 20 Oct 21
Excellent atmosphere, great location
Matt Sherak
20:11 19 Oct 21
Delicious and good service!
Artista Purcell
04:15 17 Oct 21
Best Italian food in Denver
Philip Hill
20:44 16 Oct 21
Daniel was amazing. The rest of the staff was so attentive and kind, the food was incredible. Absolutely recommend!
Audra Odeh
02:53 16 Oct 21
Excellent service, great menu, tasty food, very nice atmosphere.
Anna Demetrashvili
05:11 14 Oct 21
pleasant main menu and daily card, I enjoyed the linguine vongole with a prequel of zuppa di peperoni
G. Paul Bailey
23:28 10 Oct 21
Excellent food and service! I will come again when I visit Denver!
LaWanda Brokenborough
11:31 10 Oct 21
Great food, great atmosphere.
Tyler Goddard
21:21 05 Oct 21
Outstanding.
Matt Williams
12:21 04 Oct 21
Delicious dinner. Remarkable wine selection
Brian Iliescu
09:56 02 Oct 21
Delicious food and drinks, friendly staff! I recommend the mahi!
Chris Fellure
05:33 28 Sep 21
Awesome food.
Matt Doroz
00:27 24 Sep 21
The food was amazing! Taylor was an outstanding server! Thanks Taylor 😊
Tom Harvey
01:11 20 Sep 21
Food was phenomenal!!!
Victor Menna
03:24 15 Sep 21
Delicious food, friendly people and relaxing atmosphere. The lasagna bolognese was amazing!
Sandy Fischer Griffin
23:22 13 Sep 21
High-end atmosphere (accordingly pricy), very courteous and fun staff, and food is OK (deserts are better). Item (food and drink) shortages were sure a thing today... (maybe pandemic related). Vine galore. Conveniently located across Union Station downtown Denver.
Sanel Babic
01:34 13 Sep 21
Great service. Nice people. The best Italian restaurant Downtown Denver
Colorado Junk Removal
23:08 07 Sep 21
We just dropped in and didn't have reservations but they seated us right away anyway! We got the most amazing waiter named Malcolm he was also the bar tender! We had the most delicious seafood and mixed drinks! We will definitely be back a must try for authentic Italian food!
Lou Ann Woodward
16:20 06 Sep 21
Great food great wait staff
noah hoover
02:54 05 Sep 21
Great meal.
Greg
02:10 04 Sep 21
This place is great! The food was delicious (lasagna and linguine mare) and the service was perfect. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great meal out!
Nick Grimwade
15:54 27 Aug 21
Excellent food, excellent service and such a fancy restaurant! This was a work dinner, so we got 1 of each appetizer, our main entrees and 1 of each dessert and ALL of it was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend for a nice night out with your loved ones, friends and/or colleagues!!
Heidi H
02:57 27 Aug 21
Great atmosphere and a guest friendly bar. Food is delicious and prepared with care.
Look for Dennis behind the bar he will welcome you and can answer any questions re menu.
Enjoy the Venice Restaurante and James the sommnelier at Venice will give suggestions with a smile and range of knowledge.
Enjoy
Look for Dennis behind the bar he will welcome you and can answer any questions re menu.
Enjoy the Venice Restaurante and James the sommnelier at Venice will give suggestions with a smile and range of knowledge.
Enjoy
Pat Rozek Migas
14:00 19 Aug 21
Absolutely exceptional food. I was very impressed with the quality of the seafood, being in the middle of Colorado. Definitely will be back for another special occasion!
Asa Graf
01:00 18 Aug 21
Meal was very enjoyable and service was excellent for our larger group. The lamb was on the drier side, otherwise everything was cooked perfectly!
Brittney Jacobson
06:40 17 Aug 21
Helpful wait staff and fantastic food.
Angela Whited
02:03 11 Aug 21
The food was exquisite and the service was good.
Celeste C Daye
00:29 25 Jul 21
Great place for dinner and the wine selections are good
Christopher Hennin
12:32 24 Jun 21
Lots of variety, delicious !
Deborah Krauss Pendley
08:50 22 Jun 21
excellent food and service
Mike Cummiskey
05:15 15 Jun 21
Best service ever! Great people and atmosphere
Stuart Anderson
02:36 06 Jun 21
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Elle Fore
21:28 09 May 21
Amazing food, amazing service and amazing wine
Patrik Alan Simpson
01:25 09 May 21
Excelente lugar, vino y comida .
Victordf Df
20:30 20 Mar 21
Fantastic food and service.
Jadi Lea
18:17 21 Feb 21
Great atmosphere, delicious food and the service all the staff are amazing.
Ivonne Chavez Moreno
06:45 18 Jan 21
Delicious food and amazing service, thank you Alexandro for the birthday note 💓
Gisela Kajewski
04:26 18 Jan 21
Great food and great wine. Loved dining out again and glad we chose this place as our first dinner after so many weeks of restricted dining. Staff is wonderful too!
Robbi Gutierrez
15:46 05 Jan 21
Incredible food and a wonderful staff. We enjoyed seafood, Sicilian dishes and great desserts. Will go back again, Covid or no Covid.
Doug Gordon
04:37 29 Dec 20
Quite possibly the best dining experience I’ve ever had. Our server was there when he needed to be and not there when it was appropriate. We noted several (seemed to be) managers walking around making sure everything was properly executed. It was my husbands birthday and this restaurant couldn’t have done more to make it wonderful. Given the tight restrictions on this industry right now, they exceeded every expectation. Try them, if you haven’t. You’ll be amazed.
Rebecca McConnell
02:13 14 Dec 20
Great experience 😍
Excellent service 🥰
Amazing food 😋
I celebrated My Bday here, and it was PERFECT 🤩
Can’t wait to be back ❤️
Excellent service 🥰
Amazing food 😋
I celebrated My Bday here, and it was PERFECT 🤩
Can’t wait to be back ❤️
Katya OWard
02:03 14 Dec 20
Good atmosphere but not the best service
Ernesto M Santacruz
14:16 16 Nov 20
Food and atmosphere was wonderful! A new go to location for us.
Erica Abeyta
13:01 27 Sep 20
Amazing staff from top to bottom
Jeff Hegstrom
02:41 25 Aug 20
I cannot recall enjoying a steak any more than the steak here.
Keith Noah
14:11 18 Jun 20
Between Paco and Dennis, you are sure to be treated right!
Laurie Cooper Desroches
04:51 29 Feb 20
My favorite appetizer! Carpaccio with polenta cake. 😋
Ben Benson
17:55 21 Jan 20
Food was delicious!! And the service was outstanding!
Denice Bailey-Mesite
02:59 15 Dec 19
We had a wonderful meal there. It was last August. Sat on the outside patio. Food was delicious!
Peggy Bryant Dissler
18:30 16 Oct 19
Food is like being in Italy.
Craig Tobin
04:06 26 Mar 19
Best Italian restaurant!!!
Melissa Simonton
23:46 11 Feb 19
Delicious authentic Italian food with an amazing wine list..
Vince Talavera Tommasi
21:17 11 Feb 19
Most authentic Italian food in my opinion, the chef and owner Alessandro and chef Christian are masters in their craft, they will always go beyond expectations to make sure that their guests are treated and feel like royalty, the wine menu is suited to perfectly pair their delicious menu and with Bocelli in the background you have a perfect evening for any occasion. If you go there, ask them to order for you and I promise you will not be disappointed, can’t forget to mention that the prices are very reasonable.
Luis De la Cruz
21:16 11 Feb 19
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