Italian Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Chef-owner Franco Pisani’s Old Colorado City landmark anchors the scene with generous Italian-American plates and lively hospitality. Frequently cited by The Gazette’s Best of the Springs and singled out statewide by national roundups, it’s a perennial favorite.

Run by Bari-born chef Giuliano Casulli, this intimate dining room leans Southern Italian with handmade pastas and a deep wine list. Praised by local food critics and recognized by The Gazette’s experts for standout Italian cooking.

In an 1889 Old Colorado City building, this Neapolitan specialist turns out blistered pies, antipasti, and good Italian wines. It’s also a Certified Green Restaurant, often highlighted by local travel editors for quality and sustainability.

A time-capsule red-sauce joint beloved for house marinara, handmade pasta, and classic pies. Family-run for decades with limited evening hours; locals celebrate its 65-plus-year history and unchanged charm.

Since 1987, this family market-deli has served sausages from a handed-down recipe, hearty pastas, and sweets alongside pantry staples. Frequently recommended by local guides for casual, community-rooted Italian fare.

Upstairs from Paravicini’s, this sleek spot focuses on seasonal antipasti, seafood, and pasta with a 100‑bottle wine list and mountain‑view patio. Regularly booked on reservation platforms and noted by regional guides for its modern edge.

A neighborhood Italian from the local Blue Star Group, Stellina does Roman‑style pizza, risotto, and house pastas with housemade limoncello. Springs Magazine spotlighted it as a rising neighborhood favorite.

Family-run and proudly local, this Old Colorado City spot serves fresh‑cut pasta, mozzarella made in‑house, and familiar classics. Featured by Visit Colorado Springs and appreciated by locals for welcoming, value‑driven meals.

Known for New York–style pies by the slice and a community‑driven mission, Slice 420 regularly earns Best of the Springs nods. The owners’ family story and active local giving make it more than just a pizzeria.

The Mining Exchange Hotel’s Italian kitchen brings handmade pastas and Colorado produce to a stylish downtown room. Covered by Springs Magazine, the concept features a menu developed with a James Beard–nominated chef and a curated wine program.