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Restaurants in LoDo

Osteria Marco

4.3
1,867 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 40 restaurants we've tracked near LoDo.

Things to Know

Osteria Marco is an Italian restaurant in a cozy basement setting on Larimer Square known for its wood-fired pizza, fresh burrata, and handmade pasta, located in downtown Denver.

This is a lively, welcoming spot where the pizza and house-made burrata are exceptional, the service is attentive even when busy, and the vibe strikes the perfect balance between casual and special-occasion worthy.

  • ✓Wood-fired pizza with crispy crust and generous toppings, plus house-made chili oil on the side
  • ✓Fresh burrata served with toasted sourdough bread is buttery and delicious
  • ✓Strong cocktail and wine program with knowledgeable bartenders who make great recommendations
  • ✓Attentive staff and excellent service even during busy evenings
  • ⚠Gets quite loud and busy, so a reservation is strongly recommended
  • ⚠22% tip is automatically added to bills
  • ⚠Some reviewers found the burrata alone a bit plain and wished it came with complementary flavors

How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.

Hours

Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • —Wood-fired pizza
  • —Burrata with sourdough bread
  • —Pesto campanelle with chicken
  • —Bucatini carbonara with chicken parm
  • —Fried calamari
  • —Roasted squash mixed green salad
  • —Mussels

Things To Do Nearby

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Vee T

a month ago

The pizza, oh man, it was soooo DELICIOUS! That chili oil they give you, amazing! The staff, INCREDIBLE! It was quite busy when we were there so maybe a reservation would be helpful. Two people shared this pizza and it was more than enough! It was crispy, and had more than plenty of toppings. Stop by if you want some great pizza in a very chill but cool spot! CHEERS!

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Ryan Morgan

2 months ago

Basement Italian!? Yes please! Located in the heart of Larimer Square, this little gem rocks a 5/5 across the board. The service, food, prices, and cocktails were outstanding. Started with their burrata. Heathy portion of cheese surrounded by a perfectly proportioned amount of fresh baked sourdough bread. My mouth is watering all over again. Next up was the caesar salad! An entree in itself. Deliciously topped with two anchovies to stay true to form. Ended with the pesto campanelle. The chicken was so juicy and once again staying true to how the Italians do it, a healthy portion to split #familystyle. Big shout out to Eric S.! 11/10 customer service. Fabulous recommendations and tentative throughout our visit. We will most definitely be coming back. P.S. the fresh Parmesan on top of the salad was simply divine.

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Clemens Wan

2 months ago

Sat at the bar as a walk-in at around 645pm and had an awesome time. Definitely get the burrata. It's so fresh and was like butter on the toasted sour dough. We were deciding between a lot of the delicious restaurants on Larimer and do happy we chose this one! The bartender suggested the bucatini carbonara with the chicken parm on top and it was a perfect splitting meal. Great date night spot. We definitely spent more money on drinks than food. Note that the 22% tip is added on.

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j b

4 months ago

Great place to stop in for a good pre theater bite. We ordered a salad and a few apps to share...highlight was the roasted squash mixed green salad....this was soooo great! Next best was the fried calamari...flavorful and crisp, yet not oily and overcooked as a lot of restaurants seem to do. Our least favorite, was what they are "famous" for, the house made Burrata. It was by no means bad, just compared to the others it was just very plain. Would have liked to see something else with it to compliment.... Sevice was great and fast even with a full restaurant. It is a bit loud though, but as expected for a lively restaurant. We look forward to returning!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osteria Marco worth it in LoDo?

This is a lively, welcoming spot where the pizza and house-made burrata are exceptional, the service is attentive even when busy, and the vibe strikes the perfect balance between casual and special-occasion worthy. Known for: basement italian gem on larimer square.

What should I order at Osteria Marco?

Popular choices at Osteria Marco include Wood-fired pizza, Burrata with sourdough bread, Pesto campanelle with chicken, Bucatini carbonara with chicken parm, Fried calamari, Roasted squash mixed green salad, Mussels.

What do visitors love about Osteria Marco?

Wood-fired pizza with crispy crust and generous toppings, plus house-made chili oil on the side Fresh burrata served with toasted sourdough bread is buttery and delicious Strong cocktail and wine program with knowledgeable bartenders who make great recommendations Attentive staff and excellent service even during busy evenings

Is there anything to know before visiting Osteria Marco?

Gets quite loud and busy, so a reservation is strongly recommended 22% tip is automatically added to bills Some reviewers found the burrata alone a bit plain and wished it came with complementary flavors

How expensive is Osteria Marco?

Osteria Marco is moderately priced, with a 4.3-star rating from 1,867 Google reviews.

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