This Friday, October 17, is National Pasta Day!
To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of Denver’s best locally owned pasta restaurants, all renowned for their fresh, handmade noodles and sauces.
Here are our top recommendations:
Dio Mio
A modern, casual counter-service restaurant in RiNo. It has been recognized as one of the 2025 Michelin Guide Colorado’s Recommended Restaurants for the third consecutive year. The restaurant is known for its creative dishes featuring freshly made pasta.
Location: 3264 Larimer St.
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Spuntino
Located in the Highlands neighborhood, this charming restaurant has a cozy, rustic feel and uses seasonal ingredients in its handmade pasta dishes.
Location: 2639 W 32nd Ave.
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DiFranco’s
A quaint cafe specializing in authentic Italian dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. They make their pasta and sauces in-house
Location: 955 Lincoln St.
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Restaurant Olivia
An intimate and upscale restaurant serving creative, handmade pasta dishes.
Location: 290 S Downing St.
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Bar Dough
This modern Italian spot in the Highlands offers wood-fired pizzas in addition to its gourmet handmade pastas.
Location: 2227 W 32nd Ave.
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Tavernetta
An upscale and buzzy Italian restaurant with an open kitchen and fireplace lounge, featuring freshly made pasta.
Location: 1889 16th St Mall.
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Pesto Italiano
Another option outside the city proper, this neighborhood kitchen offers traditional Italian comfort food using house-made pastas and sauces.
Location: 3999 S Broadway, Englewood.
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