Tavernetta

Tavernetta nails the Italian trifecta: good wine, handmade pastas, and great hospitality. But what makes this one of the best restaurants in the city is they also have one of the best steaks you can find in Denver (we’re talking about you, New York strip with marsala and mushrooms), an after-dinner cookie plate, and a spacious bar with a great spritz list and soul-warming fireplace. While it’s not the cheapest—pastas can hit $39 and the grilled branzino rings in at $55— you’re guaranteed a beautiful meal in a beautiful setting.