The 38 Best Restaurants in Denver

"Though it’s a counter-service operation in a small, simple RiNo space, Spencer White and Alex Figura’s wildly popular pasta shop has proven itself far more vital to the neighborhood than any mere fast-casual joint could ever be (in fact, it has earned itself a sibling in the form of Redeemer Pizza a few blocks away). The compact menu over-delivers on intrigue for its size: While spaghetti and meatballs or cacio e pepe are always soothing options, it’s seasonal creations like squid ink fettuccine in miso cream sauce with calamari and chili crunch or cappelletti stuffed with duck confit and mushroom duxelles and accompanied by pickled rhubarb, oyster mushrooms, and fried leeks, not to mention bold starters such as black butter-marinated artichoke hearts with oranges in olive sauce, that have earned Dio Mio its stripes. (The beverage list is equally stylish.)" - Eater Staff