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Many people can get down with Italian food, but an amazing Italian restaurant doesn't just serve the best dishes. It's also about the atmosphere, the service, and the great feeling you have after a full, satisfying meal.
Thrillist went on its own "tour" of Italy and found the best Italian restaurants in the U.S., from fine-dining establishments to hole-in-the-wall joints. Two Denver restaurants made the list:
Restaurant Olivia and Spuntino!
Here's what writers had to say about Restaurant Olivia:
"When restaurant vets Ty Leon, Heather Morrison, and Austin Carson bought the beloved Cafe Marmotte and said they were changing the French favorite into an Italian restaurant, fans were worried. They had no need to be. Restaurant Olivia is serving some of the, if not the, best Italian fare in town. If the fantastic food isn’t enough of a draw, the expert hospitality and incredible drinks will win you over."
And here's their take on Spuntino:
"Husband-and-wife team Elliot Strathmann and Chef Cindhura Reddy took over this neighborhood favorite in 2014 and have been crafting a menu of seasonally changing dishes that often feature local ingredients ever since. The food isn’t old-school Italian, but the hospitality is. So settle in and let this culinary duo wow you with dishes like handmade pasta tossed with Indian spice-preserved garlic and perfectly poached egg, and risotto arancini crammed full of Hatch green chile, white cheddar, and cilantro lime crema."
Click here to check out more amazing Italian restaurants across the country.