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Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar Denver Downtown - Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar, Denver, CO

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
4463 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 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.


At the moment we do not offer valet parking, however The Crawford offers valet parking and is available in front of Union Station.
Please note, we are not affiliated with The Crawfords' Valet Parking or the parking garages around our location, thank you; Ciao!

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Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross Street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Union Station Bus and Train Terminal
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

Gli Antipasti

  • Carpaccio & PolentaUS$19.00

    Thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, crispy capers, polenta, parmesan cheese, aioli, white truffle oil

    • Calamaretti e Zucchine FritteUS$21.00

      Flash-fried calamari rings and tentacles, julienne zucchini, spicy marinara sauce

      • Burrata e Pomodoro US$20.00

        Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, olives, Modena balasmic reduction sauce

        • Mozzarella CapreseUS$19.00

          Heirloom tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, olives

          • Charcuterie & FromageUS$21.00

            Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts

            • Veal Meat BallsUS$20.00

              With garlic, eggs, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, Arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled garlic bread

              Le Insalate

              • PanzanellaUS$15.00

                Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, ciabatta bread, wine vinaigrette

                • Insalata di SpinaciUS$13.00

                  Baby spinach salad, toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette

                  • Insalata LemoncelloUS$12.00

                    Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and "lemoncello" dressing

                    • Insalata di CesareUS$12.00

                      Romaine lettuce with fried capers, croutons, & shaved parmesan cheese

                      Le Paste Fatte in Casa

                      • Paccheri alla Busara US$29.00

                        Large tube pasta tossed with shrimp and cherry tomatoes in a brany pink sauce

                        • Conchiglie con Pollo US$26.00

                          Shell Pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli and romano cheese

                          • Pappardelle con CinghialeUS$28.00

                            Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and wine sauce

                            • Spaghetti con PolpettineUS$25.00

                              Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauce

                              • Linguine MareUS$30.00

                                Thin flat long pasta, scallops, shrimp, Manila clams, mussels, garlic, fresh tomatoes, light marinara

                                • Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

                                  Egg ribbon pasta with parmesan and butter; served over house meat ragu

                                  • Rigatoni con SalsicciaUS$25.00

                                    Short tube pasta, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, marinara sauce, cream

                                    I Ravioli Fatti in Casa

                                    • Ravioli Salsiccia e PorciniUS$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 ParmigianaUS$26.00

                                        Homemade hat- shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella, burrata & parmesan cheese served in a gorgonzola cream sauce sauce

                                        • Cappelletti di ZuccaUS$25.00

                                          Small hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts & parmesan cheese, marinara-vellutata sauce

                                          • Agnolotti ai Funghi US$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 BologneseUS$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 US$26.00

                                                Potato dumplings in vodkaa pink sauce and parmesn cheese, served with a fresh burratina

                                                • Risotto con Spinaci e Salsiccia US$27.00

                                                  Imported Italian rice with spicy italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, drizzled witgh truffled oil

                                                  Le Carni Bianche

                                                  • Pollo alla MilaneseUS$26.00

                                                    Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrette

                                                    • Pollo al MarsalaUS$26.00

                                                      Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushrooms

                                                      • Galletto CapreseUS$25.00

                                                        Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the oven

                                                        • Polletto PiccataUS$25.00

                                                          Chicken breast with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce

                                                          • Medaglioni di Pollo US$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 VitelloUS$41.00

                                                              Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, barolo wine sauce, fettuccine pasta

                                                              • Scaloppine MarsalaUS$34.00

                                                                Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce

                                                                • Scaloppine PiccataUS$34.00

                                                                  Veal scaloppine with capers & roasted garlic finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce

                                                                  • Vitello alla Milense US$34.00

                                                                    Lightly breaded veal scaloppini sauteed until glden brown, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese & lemon vinaigrette .

                                                                    Red Meat

                                                                    • Agnello alla BraceUS$45.00

                                                                      10 oz. double chops Colorado lamb, roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

                                                                      Fish

                                                                      • Mahi Mahi ai CarciofiUS$29.00

                                                                        Pan-seared fresh mahi-mahi with garlic, artichokes & capers in a lemon wine sauce, seasonal vegetables

                                                                        • Branzino ai CarciofiUS$39.00

                                                                          Pan-seared fresh wild-caught Chilean seabass with garlic, artichokes and capers in a lemon wine sauce; seasonal vegetables

                                                                          Dessert

                                                                          • Gelati Misti US$10.00

                                                                            Choose 3 scoops of your favorite flavors; Gelato: Chocolate or Vanilla, Sorbet: Lemon or Strawberry

                                                                            • Profiteroles al CioccolatoUS$14.00

                                                                              A combination of dark pastry puffs filled with chantilly cream and covered with a dark chocolate mousse

                                                                              • TiramisuUS$14.00

                                                                                Espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and chocolate chips

                                                                                • Cheesecake US$14.00

                                                                                  Homemade cheese cake with fresh strawberry sauce, whipped cream and finished with fresh berries

                                                                                  • Cannolis US$14.00

                                                                                    Four pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate chips

                                                                                    Last updated: 31 October 2024

                                                                                    What 4,463 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

                                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                    • Denver / Colorado

                                                                                      Italian

                                                                                    • Denver

                                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                                    • Denver

                                                                                      Italian

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar delights with "authentic Italian cuisine" and a "vast wine selection," offering a "cozy and lively" ambiance. Guests praise the "attentive and friendly" staff, making it perfect for "special occasions." While noise levels can vary, the "exceptional food" and "superb service" create a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                    4,463 Reviews

                                                                                    1. emilee

                                                                                      Portland

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      It was Christmas so we were very grateful to have such a great experience.

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                                                                                    2. Jen

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Christmas Dinner with my son at Venice Ristorante in Denver. Great view across from a decorated Union Station. Reservations at 6pm, sat at 6:15. Bread service was an ample amount for two with leftovers. Worth the price as far as volume but not overwhelmingly amazing. Appetizer: fried zucchini and calamari. Zucchini was amazing! Calamari needed salt but well cooked. Spicy marina dipping sauce, very mild, zero heat. Enough for 3 people. Entrees: Gnocchi with Burrata was incredible and a large portion. We took half home. Excellent texture and taste. Highly recommend. Piccata: well cooked, could cut with a fork, mash potatoes silky, veggies average. Three huge pieces, easy dish to split, if desired. Pics of of not great due to lighting. Huge shout out to the manager and hostess. There was an elderly gentleman that missed the stairs and fell face first on the floor, resulting in a bloody facial lacaration and injuries. They did great with a packed restaurant on Christmas, handling the situation. Holiday dining note: our server was great, I ashed him about his night and he seemed reserved. I said I hoped he was making some good holiday money with nice customers. And he his face dropped. He was so sweet and said not really, no one’s tipping or really nice. We did our best to change that and basically left half our check amount as a tip. But a small reminder that a bit of kindness even a compliment or smile goes a long way, especially on the service industry, on a holiday.

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                                                                                    3. Barbara

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                      I ordered Veal Marsala . It came out lukewarm. The whole experience was less than mediocre. It was Christmas Day, still no excuse for serving food that was not warm and the v vegetables in particular the carrots was inedible because severely undercooked!!! The veal was very tough and the wait service was understaffed. I am Italian and my ancestors would never serve such a mediocre, inadequate meal. Will not return . Much better Italian restaurants around ! Tavernetta is one of them.

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                                                                                    4. kelly

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We had a great Christmas Lunch here! Food, Service, Ambience were all great. Thank you!

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                                                                                    5. Stephanie

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Very accomodating for our large party of 12 on Christmas Eve! Great food, ample staff, and attentive to any special needs. Did I mention the food? Delicious!

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                                                                                    6. Scott

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Waiter told us he was given us a calamari on the house. He kept pushing it. When we got home, we noticed he charged us for it.

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                                                                                    7. Andrew

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      50 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      50 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Venice never disappoints. The filet mignon for Christmas 🎄 Eve dinner was delish!

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                                                                                    8. Mark

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                                      51 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      51 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Excellent Italian restaurant. Bread service was outstanding and both our entrees were delicious.! Highly recommended and we definitely will be returning.

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                                                                                    9. Janice

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Loved the food, had a great server! Had to wait a long time to get seated, even with a reservation, but would easily go back again.

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                                                                                    10. Emma

                                                                                      Denver

                                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      It was a very enjoyable evening and experience. Only down side, is it was VERY warm in the restaurant.

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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 4463 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 61 times today

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                                                                                    Google Map for Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

                                                                                    1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202

                                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                      17th Street
                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      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
                                                                                      Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                                    • 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
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