DiFranco's

First time here and it was a lot smaller than I expected and feels more like a casual and fast dining experience. You order your food at the counter and pay there and then sit at a table of your choosing and wait for the food to come out. The food although was pretty tasty was very small portions for the price you’re paying for it. My stuffed shells came with 5 shells on the plate for $19… bit overpriced in my opinion for the fact that this is not a traditional sit down restaurant and you don’t get much food.

While visiting Denver, we were looking for a good Italian restaurant and ended up at DiFranco’s — and I’m really glad we did. The fresh pasta was the highlight of the meal. You can absolutely taste the difference when pasta is made fresh, and theirs had the perfect texture and bite. The sauces tasted homemade, rich, and balanced without feeling too heavy. As someone visiting from out of town, it felt like an authentic local spot rather than a tourist place, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and happy to help with recommendations. If you’re visiting Denver or even if you’re a local looking for fresh, authentic Italian food, DiFranco’s is definitely worth checking out. We'd 100% come back next time we're in town.

Place is legit and doesn’t shy away from flavor. Meatball sub might be a little intense for those with a bland palate because it has some zip… it cleared out my sinuses but was delicious. Side salad was very fresh.

One of the best Italian places in town. Their fast casual approach makes it accessible with incredible deals throughout the week. Definitely not a place to be sleeping on.