Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.8

4430 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines. We offer valet parking by the restaurant main entrance (Valet parking is a private company not related to Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar)

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Private dining

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Dining areas

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 534-2222
Website
http://www.veniceristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christian Delle Fave
Catering
Italian catering from Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar can handle catering orders for parties from 30 to 1000. We offer catering for corporate functions, weddings, holidays, and a number of functions. Reach out today to learn more about the exquisite options provided by our chef and staff.
Private party facilities
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar is the perfect place to hold your next large party. We offer elegant dining paired with professional service and one of the top rated wine lists in the country. 3 course private dining menus starting at $49 dollars per person. Contact us for more details.
Private party contact
Ashley Skaja: (303) 534-2222

Location
1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Union Station Bus and Train Terminal
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Carpaccio & Polenta$19.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, crispy capers, polenta, parmesan cheese, aioli, white truffle oil
Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte$21.00
Flash-fried calamari rings and tentacles, julienne zucchini, spicy marinara sauce
Burrata e Pomodoro $20.00
Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, olives, Modena balasmic reduction sauce
Mozzarella Caprese$19.00
Heirloom tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, olives
Charcuterie & Fromage$21.00
Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts
Veal Meat Balls$20.00
With garlic, eggs, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, Arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled garlic bread

Le Insalate

Panzanella$15.00
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, ciabatta bread, wine vinaigrette
Insalata di Spinaci$13.00
Baby spinach salad, toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette
Insalata Lemoncello$12.00
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and "lemoncello" dressing
Insalata di Cesare$12.00
Romaine lettuce with fried capers, croutons, & shaved parmesan cheese

Le Paste Fatte in Casa

Paccheri alla Busara $29.00
Large tube pasta tossed with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in a brany pink sauce
Conchiglie con Pollo $26.00
Shell Pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and romano cheese
Pappardelle con Cinghiale$28.00
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and wine sauce
Spaghetti con Polpettine$25.00
Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauce
Linguine Mare$30.00
Thin flat long pasta, scallops, shrimp, Manila clams, mussels, garlic, fresh tomatoes, light marinara
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
Egg ribbon pasta with parmesan and butter; served over house meat ragu
Rigatoni con Salsiccia$25.00
Short tube pasta, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, marinara sauce, cream

I Ravioli Fatti in Casa

Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini$26.00
Homemade round-shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, parmesan served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage- wine sauce
Tortelloni alla Parmigiana$26.00
Homemade hat- shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella, burrata & parmesan cheese served in a gorgonzola cream sauce sauce
Cappelletti di Zucca$25.00
Small hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts & parmesan cheese, marinara-vellutata sauce
Agnolotti ai Funghi $26.00
Homemade round shaped ravioli filled with portobello and cremini mushrooms, parmesan and ricotta cheese with a hint of garlic and porcini, served in a porcini and gorgonzola cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$27.00
Italian style lasagna baked in the oven with bolognese and bechamel-parmesan

Gli Gnocchi Fatti in Casa & Il Risotto

Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata $26.00
Potato dumplings in vodkaa pink sauce and parmesn cheese, served with a fresh burratina
Risotto con Spinaci e Salsiccia $27.00
Imported Italian rice with spicy italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, drizzled witgh truffled oil

Le Carni Bianche

Pollo alla Milanese$26.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrette
Pollo al Marsala$26.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushrooms
Galletto Caprese$25.00
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the oven
Polletto Piccata$25.00
Chicken breast with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce
Medaglioni di Pollo $27.00
Chicken breast medallions filled with Parma prosciutto, asparagus and fontina cheese then finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauce, served with seasonal vegatables

Il Vitello

Ossobucco di Vitello$41.00
Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, barolo wine sauce, fettuccine pasta
Scaloppine Marsala$34.00
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Scaloppine Piccata$34.00
Veal scaloppine with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce
Vitello alla Milense $34.00
Lightly breaded veal scaloppini sauteed until glden brown, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese & lemon vinaigrette .

Red Meat

Agnello alla Brace$45.00
10 oz. double chops Colorado lamb, roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

Fish

Mahi Mahi ai Carciofi$29.00
Pan-seared fresh mahi-mahi with garlic, artichokes & capers in a lemon wine sauce, seasonal vegetables
Branzino ai Carciofi$39.00
Pan-seared fresh wild-caught Chilean seabass with garlic, artichokes and capers in a lemon wine sauce; seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Gelati Misti $10.00
Choose 3 scoops of your favorite flavors; Gelato: Chocolate or Vanilla, Sorbet: Lemon or Strawberry
Profiteroles al Cioccolato$14.00
A combination of dark pastry puffs filled with chantilly cream and covered with a dark chocolate mousse
Tiramisu$14.00
Espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and chocolate chips
Cheesecake $14.00
Homemade cheese cake with fresh strawberry sauce, whipped cream and finished with fresh berries
Cannolis $14.00
Four pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate chips

What 4,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Italian
Denver
Great for fine wines
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "authentic Italian food" and an "extensive wine selection." Guests rave about its "amazing happy hour," attentive service, and warm ambiance. While some mention noise levels, the consistent praise for the "exceptional staff" and "delicious cuisine" make it a must-visit in Denver.

4,430 Reviews

R
Rich
Denver
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
House made pastas are outstanding!!! These folks consistently do a great job
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Timothy
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Venice is a fantastic option in the Union Station area of central Denver. Expect a lively room with great atmosphere - classy but fun - and incredible service. The food was excellent, only a sad looking and meager portioned Caesar salad kept me from rating 5 stars. Venice is pricey but a good value for well prepared pastas and apps made with fresh ingredients. Service is refreshingly professional and really added to our family holiday get together. Our server Ollie was a prince who's attentiveness along with the great food made for a special evening.
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Jayden
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
great spot for a nice semi casual dinner. the lamb shoulder gnocchi was amazing!
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Dennis
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An extraordinary experience from the moment you walk in the door. An extensive wine list and menu that tastes incredibly Italian.
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Mindy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! We enjoyed several appetizers and our whole group enjoyed their pasta entrees!
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TiffanyO
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful staff and service. We loved our experience and can’t wait to return.
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Barry
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night, great atmosphere, great food, great service!
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John
Omaha
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large menu and great food and service. My favorite Italian restaurant.
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Melinda
Denver
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We got there at 5:45 because we were heading to a show at DCPA. Service was attentive but chaotic. We thought it strange that so many cream sauce dishes were gorgonzola cream sauces. The gnocchi and ravioli with sausage were good. Spinach salad was good. Wine ordering was strange-same with bread. $2 per person?
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Kristie
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very clean and comfortable. You do not need to be dressed in a suit or dress to go there, even though it may look like it. Wine prices from all price points, service was wonderful, food was delicious.
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FAQs

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 534-2222.

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 4430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Union Station Bus and Train Terminal
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Delle Fave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.veniceristorante.com/
Phone number
(303) 534-2222
Catering
Italian catering from Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar can handle catering orders for parties from 30 to 1000. We offer catering for corporate functions, weddings, holidays, and a number of functions. Reach out today to learn more about the exquisite options provided by our chef and staff.
Private party facilities
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar is the perfect place to hold your next large party. We offer elegant dining paired with professional service and one of the top rated wine lists in the country. 3 course private dining menus starting at $49 dollars per person. Contact us for more details.
Private party contact
Ashley Skaja: (303) 534-2222

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Lasagna Bolognese

Linguine Mare

Veal Meat Balls

Gli Antipasti

Carpaccio & Polenta$19.00

Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte$21.00

Burrata e Pomodoro $20.00

Mozzarella Caprese$19.00

Charcuterie & Fromage$21.00

Veal Meat Balls$20.00

Le Insalate

Panzanella$15.00

Insalata di Spinaci$13.00

Insalata Lemoncello$12.00

Insalata di Cesare$12.00

Le Paste Fatte in Casa

Paccheri alla Busara $29.00

Conchiglie con Pollo $26.00

Pappardelle con Cinghiale$28.00

Spaghetti con Polpettine$25.00

Linguine Mare$30.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Rigatoni con Salsiccia$25.00

I Ravioli Fatti in Casa

Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini$26.00

Tortelloni alla Parmigiana$26.00

Cappelletti di Zucca$25.00

Agnolotti ai Funghi $26.00

Lasagna Bolognese$27.00

Gli Gnocchi Fatti in Casa & Il Risotto

Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata $26.00

Risotto con Spinaci e Salsiccia $27.00

Le Carni Bianche

Pollo alla Milanese$26.00

Pollo al Marsala$26.00

Galletto Caprese$25.00

Polletto Piccata$25.00

Medaglioni di Pollo $27.00

Il Vitello

Ossobucco di Vitello$41.00

Scaloppine Marsala$34.00

Scaloppine Piccata$34.00

Vitello alla Milense $34.00

Red Meat

Agnello alla Brace$45.00

Fish

Mahi Mahi ai Carciofi$29.00

Branzino ai Carciofi$39.00

Dessert

Gelati Misti $10.00

Profiteroles al Cioccolato$14.00

Tiramisu$14.00

Cheesecake $14.00

Cannolis $14.00

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