Gaetano's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

1. Gaetano's

8.1
3760 Tejon Street, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 31 tips and reviews

DenverPostDenverPost: The menu covers a lot of ground. The pasta carbonara was an excellent take on that classic, and for dessert, the tiramisu stood out. They've got local beers are on tap and the cocktails are exemplary Read more.

Olga R.Olga Robak: Pasta Carbonara is so smooth and delicious!

Jeremy G.Jeremy Garber: Excellent home-made pasta (the carbonara was great), creative cocktails, lovely bread.

Fruition Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

2. Fruition Restaurant

8.4
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Country Club · 37 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lomax: Try the 'Carbonara' - it's not what you'd expect. Really good.

Katie N.Katie Nelson: Get the oysters Rockefeller, you won't regret it! The pasta carbonara is also amazing!

Courtney W.Courtney Washburn: My favorite Fine Dining restaurant in Denver. Chef Alex is an amazing chef and I highly recommend eating here!

Osteria Marco is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

3. Osteria Marco

8.6
1453 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · LoDo · 135 tips and reviews

aroaro: burrata + perfect bread + carbonara pizza = the best thing i ever ate

Alessandra J.Alessandra Juchem Daudt: Carbonara pizza is delicious! A must-have is the Moscow mule.

Misha M.Misha McGinley: Carbonara pizza and chicken parm are both amazing!

Cherry Tomato is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

4. Cherry Tomato

8.3
4645 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Park Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Baltimore: Maybe the best traditional “red sauce Italian” place in Denver. All the good stuff- parmesan, gnocchi, carbonara etc. Can’t go wrong. Great cheesecake too.

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: The Cherry Tomato is a comfortable place with cracked-tile floors and rough brick walls, a bar crowded with locals and a young, eager staff. Read more.

Megan H.Megan Haeffele: Terrific salads. Really caring servers.

Parisi Italian Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

5. Parisi Italian Market & Deli

8.8
4401 Tennyson St (at W 44th Ave.), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Berkeley · 35 tips and reviews

Joe H.Joe Hildebrand: Carbonara is not Alfredo plus ham.

Robyn K.Robyn Kelly: The best cannoli in town! My favorite are the chocolate cannolis.

Andrew C.Andrew Cohen: Skip the line, head to the bar, and order there.

Mercantile Dining & Provision is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

6. Mercantile Dining & Provision

8.7
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · LoDo · 47 tips and reviews

kaylakayla: Farro carbonara is the. bomb. Amazingly delicious. Get it.

Yanet G.Yanet Garcia: The market provisions cured meats is delicious. I had the risotto...so good and the braised short ribs also were amazing. My husband had the octopus and said it was the best. We loved this place.

JackalJackal: Everything is sooooo good. How to pick what you want.

Root Down is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

7. Root Down

9.2
1600 W 33rd Ave (at Osage St), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Highland · 175 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Carbonara rice

Andy F.Andy Franco: This restaurant is amazing. Try the Devils on Horseback, Scallops, Rack of Lamb, Pork Tenderloin, and for dessert the Banana Creme Brûlée Pie! Also the Don Draper is a great cocktail!!!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Order the bottomless blood orange mimosas off the brunch menu! Read more.

Nonna's Chicago Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

8. Nonna's Chicago Bistro

8.6
6603 Leetsdale Dr H & I, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Washington Virginia Vale · 14 tips and reviews

Munira S.Munira Suwailem: Welcoming cozy atmosphere, fresh bread and Frank Sinatra playing, enjoy 😊

Jill N.Jill Natalie: Try the eggplant parmigiana, it is fabulous!!

Annie C.Annie Coy: Excellent food! The bread was amazing, and make sure you save room for dessert!

Carmine's on Penn is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

9. Carmine's on Penn

8.6
92 S Pennsylvania St (Bayaud & Pennsylvania), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Central Denver · 19 tips and reviews

Darcy B.Darcy B: Chicken Montana is a must! Serves five easily!

DenverPostDenverPost: Simple, straightforward Italian fare. Platters are enough to feed two people. Try the Pasta alla Carmine, pasta with tomatoes, basil, capers and marinara sauce. Platters $23.95-$44.95. “More Info" for Read more.

Andra P.Andra Pool: Best eggplant parm. Hands down.

Trattoria Stella is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

10. Trattoria Stella

8.2
3470 W 32nd Ave (btw Lowell & Jullian), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · West Highland · 20 tips and reviews

Josiah M.Josiah Moore: This place is amazing!! Excellent food, excellent service, fantastic environment... one of a kind restaurant!! The chefs make this place!!

Bridget T.Bridget T: Ravioli is way too sweet and this is coming from a girl that likes sweet. Wild Boar Ragu was great.

Ef R.Ef Rodriguez: Free wigs are handed out on Thursday nights. Don't be late!

Odyssey Bistro & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

11. Odyssey Bistro & Grill

8.0
603 E 6th Ave (Pearl St.), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Central Denver · 21 tips and reviews

Bill D.Bill DAlessandro: Hands down my favorite restaurant (not just italian) in Denver.I have never felt more welcome than I do here. Mike will make you feel welcome as soon as you come in - make yourself at home.

ZhawnaZhawna: Formerly known as L'Asie.

Darlene T.Darlene Templeton: Amazing italian food,Authentic!The owner/ chef is nice and introduced himself. Family owned and operated!Candle light dinner, very elegant and romantic.large portions. Eggplant was awesome.

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

12. North Italia

8.5
190 Clayton Ln (Second St.), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Cherry Creek North · 58 tips and reviews

Carly K.Carly Keenan: Love to chill outside on the patio with a big glass of wine and a delicious pizza!

Jeremy J. L.Jeremy J. Lynch®: Happy Hour M-F 3-6!!!!! Amazing drinks and Food for under $6!

SPIRESPIRE: The zucca chips are the best! For a pasta entree try the strozzapreti, so delicious!

Shells and Sauce is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

13. Shells and Sauce

8.6
2600 E 12th Ave (at Elizabeth St), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Congress Park · 51 tips and reviews

Sarah G.Sarah Gore: For brunch, sit at the bar upstairs and enjoy a tasty bloody Mary.

SarahSarah: Best Italian Place in Denver

Adam J.Adam Joseph: Try any of the antipasti on the board, always $4!

The Bent Noodle is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

14. The Bent Noodle

7.7
3055 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Jonathan C.Jonathan Cornwell: Lovely food: bread, Mediterranean salad, Tuscan pot roast, fra dia Volo, Alfredo, stuffed chicken. Good wine selection. Good beer selection with rotating craft taps. And always great service.

JackalJackal: It was okay. Nothing to write home about, and there is much better options in the area.

Alan H.Alan Hale: Baked ziti was alright. However, the chicken alfredo was among the best I've ever had. It's super rich but worth the food coma.

Blackbird Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Carbonara in Denver.

15. Blackbird Public House

7.7
305 S Downing St, Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Washington Park West · 13 tips and reviews

Kaila M.Kaila Mazzy: Absolutely incredible. Pizza and oysters 😍

Chris C.Chris Catalano: The friendly staff, great food, and incredible craft brews.

Brian H.Brian Hart: Great place, great owners!