Abrusci's Fire & Vine

Had a wonderful lunch here and absolutely loved the experience. The food was truly amazing—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious. What really stood out was the staff: incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the meal even more enjoyable. A perfect spot for a relaxed and satisfying Italian lunch. Highly recommended!

Good, lively atmosphere in the restaurant, but the service and food quality was a let down. We waited for 20 min (NBD), got sat around 6:15, and was told before seating that there was a reservation at the same table for 7:45. We had agreed that that’d be fine (assuming 1.5 hours of service) with the hostess; however, once sat, the server told us we’d have to be out by 7:15 (1 hour for a date night dinner). We didn’t appreciate the pressure to push us out already just having just sat down, but we stayed cause we were excited to try the food. The food was fine—calamari was good, the salad took quite a long time to come out (and when it did, it looked very sad and like it had been waiting awhile—see pic). My pasta was pretty good but my husband did not enjoy his pizza due to the dough quality (more bready than he prefers). We wanted to get dessert but, unfortunately, we didn’t even have time to order anything. I mean, we had been given boxes for our calamari before we even had our salad! Anyway, it was a fine experience but I would still say that Parisi is at the top of our list for casual/fast dining high quality Italian food.

We’ve dined here many times and have always trusted it, especially since I have celiac disease and appreciate having gluten-free options. Unfortunately, our experience last night was very disappointing. Both pasta dishes were extremely salty and hard to eat. The biggest issue, however, was dessert. I ordered the gluten-free tiramisu (with a $2 upcharge). The server mentioned it had “fallen apart” but did not offer to remake it. Once home, it was clear how poor the condition was- completely broken down, with unsoaked ladyfingers and no espresso or coffee flavor at all. The difference between the regular and gluten-free versions was significant (photos attached). Gluten-free is a medical necessity for me, not a preference, and paying extra for a dessert that was knowingly served in this condition was frustrating. This was a birthday dinner, and while I don’t expect special treatment, I do expect consistent quality from a restaurant we’ve relied on for years. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and pays closer attention to quality and care, especially for gluten-free items.

The service was really great and food came out quickly even though the restaurant was packed. Unfortunately the bruschetta was soggy but the flavor was good. Our entrees were fine but nothing spectacular with the exception of the mashed potatoes which were very good. Dessert was run of the mill. The portion size was large enough to have a second meal of leftovers.

It was my birthday today and Sam made it so special! I'm not a fan of my birthday and it being on a Monday made it even harder. We went to Abruscis to celebrate (its my favorite restaurant and they have so many gluten free options!). First things first, I told Sam (our server) I have a gluten allergy, and I've never felt more taken care of! I usually have to worry about everything single thing I order, but Sam made me feel so confident in everything. She recommended half my meal which was absolutely delicious (Calabrian pasta, red wine, calamari, and the cappuccino mouse cake). She really went above and beyond for us, and honestly (as a server myself) I've never seen better service. Sam was the sweetest and we cant wait to see her next time! Thanks again :,)

Food was incredible. The garlic knots were a great appetizer, and the drinks were very reasonably priced. Pizza was amazing and so was the Rigatoni and Sausage pasta. Highly recommend

We hosted our rehearsal dinner here and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The food was incredible, everyone in our group kept talking about how good everything was. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for such a special evening. We especially want to give a huge thank you to our server, Samantha. She was amazing—so friendly, attentive, and truly made the night feel special for us and our guests. She was also very careful and attentive to our food allergies throughout the night, which we really appreciated and made everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. Highly recommend!

You'll almost certainly be impressed with Abrusci's. The Lemochelo Chicken is fantastic. My wife had a special this evening, truffle infused gnocchi with mushrooms, onion, roasted tomatoes, and gorgonzola crema. Holy wow... together they are two of the best entrees we've had from anywhere, let alone across the table from one another. And the special was only $16! Look, usually the word "truffle" is French for "one of the most expensive dishes we've got." And the truffle flavor was very alive and well. It almost made a new sauce when combined with the gorgonzola. Very unique flavors, and the lemochelo chicken is a standout in that category as well. I don't see how you'd be disappointed. You owe it to yourself to have a nice dinner, and you'll definitely get one here.

Everything was fabulous. The food incredible! I would definitely go back. The service was great. The ambience was fun.

I just had to say Jennifer was wonderful and so friendly! The food and drinks were very good and the atmosphere was family friendly as well.

Date night with another couple who really like Abrusci's Fire and Vine. We're not huge Italian fans, but are always down to discover the magic that others see. Gorgeous place, loved the decor and clean lines - lots of minimalistic touches and wood accents. The one "less than" choice that affected our night was where we were seated. We sat tucked into a corner, against a wall and nestled up to the kitchen. One way in, one way out. Sadly, it was very loud and likely the only place that appeared cluttered and a departure from the rest of the clean lines. While it wasn't the best, we still enjoyed our meal, had great conversation and had our backs to the dining room but peering into the prep area. Maybe rethink this seating layout? That aside, our food was delicious. We shared calamari and cocktails. My penne pasta Gorgonzola was amazing. Maybe I like Italian a little more than I thought, lol. Just not that back corner table!

Went there this evening to celebrate a friend's return from deployment only to have poor execution of service throughout the duration of our visit. We were under the impression and reassured 2x that they would do something special for this occasion.. nothing happened and nothing was acknowledged. Despite being told there was also a military discount? (Which we truly couldn't care less about) all in all... a bit of a let down. The best communication we received was managed by the hostess who communicated that our reservation time was delayed by 15+ minutes and kindly gave us appetizer vouchers after we followed up on our table.. Only to then have our apps arrive without utensils and couldn't seem to catch anyone to assist us-- until one of us got up from the table to ask for roll ups at the host stand. We understand that Friday night service could be delayed but asking for water refills 2x, and lack of pre bussing seemed like minimal things that could've been tighter. Ordering another cocktail only for it to arrive in a to go cup? That was for sure a communication error. We would've loved to hear more about the specials and menu itself, as a majority of our party was not local... Food was okay, but was definitely disappointed by a place that was hyped up so much!

This is a painful review to write. There is a lot I love about Abrusci's. I love the environment, that it's family owned, the menu and the service have always been good. But after many trips there, the kitchen has serious issues. We are not people to send back dishes....ever. But there have been 3 separate trips to Abrusci's that resulted in dishes coming out of the kitchen that weren't ready to eat. The first and worst was a salad with chicken that was pink. Sent it back since my wife doesn't like salmonella. Bad, like really really bad. She never wants to go back because of that but my daughter and I have dragged her kicking and screaming. Second was cold lasagna. I get that you make it ahead of time and stick it in the fridge. All good. But figure out how to warm it up for dinner service so it's not cold in the middle. Third was cold meatballs on my daughter's spaghetti. Not lukewarm- absolutely cold. You know the worst part about cold meatballs- they are really tough. For the owners, please, please check your kitchen staff and the temperature of your food. I love your restaurant but your quality is so far below standard I can't go back.

Great neighborhood spot that remains popular because it serves good food, at affordable prices in a attractive setting. Go early or expect to wait (a while) for a table. I really liked the happy hour before 6pm specials with discounts on wine and beer, plus a few special cocktails. This time the Rigatoni with Italian sausage was a hit -- I see why it is the most popular dish on the menu. Others loved the pizzas. and of course the mac and cheese is always a hit for the kiddos. Parking remains a challenge; there must be 20 car spaces in the lot while the restaurant must hold over 100. Overall, Abrusci's is a solid choice for family friendly, quality Italian food in Applewood.

Good food ok service. Very noisy, not enough staff for the restaurant long waits! I didn't like the automatic 20% added to bill for tip!!!

Stopped in for a birthday dinner. 1st visit. Hubby noticed a sign that said closed for employee event, but that was for last night. Decided to order apps, pizza, a sandwich, and a bowl of minestrone. The antipasti board was ok, but only came with 4 crackers. Tye calamari was tasty. Pepperoni rolls were over cooked. The outside was more black than expected. Pizza was decent. Italian sausage sandwich was good. The minestrone was the worst I have ever tasted. Incredibly over peppered. Service was slow, probably the kitchen as well.

Even though there was a hiccup with the POS system tonight, Christy handled it with grace! Not to mention, the food was phenomenal and we can't wait to go back!

Abrusci's Fire & Vine in the Lakewood area of Colorado generally receives positive feedback for its welcoming ambiance, diverse Italian menu, and gluten-free options. Hayden our service was excellent, very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We enjoyed Calamari and Ciabatta Bread for appetizers, main course we enjoyed Rigatoni & Sausage as well as Linguini & Clams (Spicy) for desserts we had tiramisu and cannolis. Definitely enjoyed our meal and plan to return soon.

I ordered the Turf & Surf, which they were out of. Settled for the Pan-seared Halibut, which wasn't. It tasted rubbery, as if it had been cooked in a microwave, with zero seasoning. Not at all crisp or flaky. The Lemon Parmesan Risotto was gummy and pasty. The finish of heirloom tomatoes, what little there was, was delicious. I came back the next day for the promised Turf & Surf and ordered it rare. The steak was overcooked and the toughest that I have ever seen. The knife wouldn't even cut it. I asked for a replacement and was told that it was the only one that they had! The touted Brocollini wasn't, but was plain, lightly steamed Broccoli with huge woody stems. It was an outright lie that it was Brocollini. The Spaghetti Marinara was heavy (in texture) spaghetti and light on the marinara, which was a thin watery tomato paste. The coffee was adequately plain.

So reliably good every time! We live 3 hours away but we always eat here when passing through Denver. It's delicious both in person, via takeout, and via DoorDash. The sausage rigatoni is a favorite!

Food was good, nothing extraordinary but totally fine for a dinner out with family. Server was friendly and kind. What was annoying at the end was the 20% hospitality fee that we were also taxed on. Why should we pay tax on the 20% tip you add for your employees?

It all went well. Good service, food, drink list. The flavors are full profile with enough of a traditional flair to the dishes. We had the rigatoni's with sausage baked and super cheesy the lemon chicken, bone in full of flavor, the poblano fettuccini like a carbornara sauce loaded with bacon and the lasagna over a meat bolognese very veggie. Desert included a lemon cream cake that was just the best. A must try and repeat

Wanted some Italian while I was in Denver and this place seemed interesting. Ambiance: Parking lot is somewhat limited with some overflow on the side of the street. Nice open lobby to wait and with a nice Denver flare. There is an inside/outside dining area included with the regular dining area. Service: Our waiter was pretty decent. Unfortunately, she didn't provide her name. However, the host was nice and greeted us coming and going. Food: Unfortunately, this is where they get 3 stars. The drinks I had was pretty good, but food was just okay. If you going to be an Italian restaurant that serve pasta with a bunch of sauce, it should be served with some type of bread. In addition, I had the Rigatoni and Sausage in which there is an extra $1.50 to have it baked. This was not baked. A baked rigatoni has a layer of cheese that you have to dig through to get the pasta and this was not. Order the garlic knots for appetizer and it was very doughy. Overall: There are several areas as an Italian restaurant I feel they would need to approve. The overall atmosphere is nice however, I would like to see improvement in the food quality and options without trying to not overcharge everyone for everything. Hope them well in the future.

Ok family member recommended this spot so while traveling around the area we decided to stop in and we're glad we did. Server attentive , food ready and hot Ambience romantic Every last dish we had was very good The rigatoni had much flavors thanks Chef Could have toasted the bruschetta bread a little longer but still eatable Must stop in to dine Will be returning with bigger party size

Slow service but the food was tasty. The best dishes which I haven't tried were the pastas (my group said so) and calamari was OK. The best dessert was the three chocolate mousse cake.

Great service from Samantha! She recommended an awesome wine. Happy hour options were good. Great gluten free food. Always happy we went there!

We love everything about this place! The food is consistently excellent. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Great military discount. Seems to have a ton of regulars but doesn't get super noisy.

Went for lunch over the weekend and it was not that crowded. We sat at the bar and had great service. I drank Fresh brewed iced tea and my husband had beer. We split a chopper chicken salad, which was delicious but could have used a stronger/more acidic dressing and the hot honey pizza, which was sooooo good. It was perfectly cooked and great for 2 people. The prosciutto was thick and not stringy, fatty, which can happen frequently. We saw a table of about 12 people if you are looking to go somewhere with a large group.

Only ate there once, the staff are friendly and helpful. Hate to say it but I would probably have enjoyed the food more at Olive Garden. How do you manage to burn the whole outside of a meat ball was like a briquette. The spaghetti was plentiful but again the garlic knots were burnt on the bottom. Would give it another try.

We wanted to try something new outside of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, so we chose this place for my birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is nice, with a pleasant patio area. The food was just okay--not bad, but nothing memorable. Our server was friendly, but it felt like she was in a rush the entire time. We barely had a chance to enjoy a conversation before the next course came out, and overall we felt pressured to hurry through our meal. Unfortunately, the tiramisu was a big disappointment--it was by far the worst we've ever had. Overall, it didn't feel like a special birthday dinner. Instead, the experience felt rushed and impersonal, more like "eat and get out" than a relaxed night out.

Service was fabulous-friendly, down to earth, unpretentious and honest. The most delightful was the GF options for bread and pasta. The menu was varied and all our choices were readily available. The only downside was waiting for a table!

Sorry, but Abrusci's food was Fair, at best. It has been years since I went to abrucci's First location and I really enjoyed it back then. The new location is nice!...However, today's meal was disappointing. My customer and I ordered some garlic knots and I ordered the lasagna. I can't report on his meal, but the garlic knots were tough, dry and crusty.... we didn't finish them. I ordered the lasagna and my customer had Alfredo, I believe. My lasagna was a tasteless pile of pasta, cheese and sauce. Maybe I'm a spice snob but it really didn't have much in the way of taste. I didn't finish my meal. Hopefully, others will have a better experience, but that's for them to decide.

I went here during Denver restaurant week and will say they had a great deal: appetizer, main, dessert and a drink (cocktail, beer, wine or NA) for 35 dollars with a decent amount of options to choose from and large portions however I wasn't overly impressed with most of their dishes unfortunately. They don't take reservations unless you have a large party but do have a wait list you can join online. I checked at 4:45 on a Thursday evening and they didn't have a wait list to join but by the time we got there at 5 we were told it would be a 25 minute wait. It ended up only being about 10 so not too bad. They have a fairly small parking lot so you will likely have to park on the surrounding street Our waitress was fantastic and brought my husband a refill without him explicitly asking just from overhearing and was quick to get answers to all of my menu questions. Service was also pretty quick despite being busy. The food items I enjoyed were the fried ravioli (nice and crispy) served with a tomato sauce, the hot honey pizza, and the rigatoni and sausage in a tomato cream sauce. The Reese pie for dessert, which is apparently also gluten free, and their strawberry mint mock tail were also great. The Caesar salad was a little disappointing both aesthetically and taste wise. No bacon bits either. The garlic knots were fine and a giant portion but nothing outstanding. Also served with tomato sauce for dipping. They had a salmon pasta dish on their restaurant week menu that looked promising but left something to be desired. Salmon was tiny chopped up pieces rather than a salmon filet and there was little wine sauce so pretty unflavorful. we weren't offered fresh parmesan either which most restaurants do. The tiramisu and cannoli for desserts were also subpar and lacked the flavor I was hoping for but looked nice. My friend had the pineapple margarita and didn't enjoy it but I didn't try it and also would probably not order a margarita at an Italian spot to begin with. I would recommend this spot if you aren't picky about Italian food and want somewhere reasonably priced but if you are looking for authentic Italian food I would probably go elsewhere

I was given the daunting task to choose a restaurant where my friend, his new fiance, my girlfriend, and I were going to have a double date. After a considerable amount of time Yelping restaurants, I landed on Abrusci's. First of all, the food was amazing. Given the affordable prices and the location, I had my doubts on the quality of the food. I ordered the baked rigatoni and sausage while my girlfriend ordered the classic pizza. Both were cooked so well and also came out very quickly. I decided to take a star off because we each ordered 2 drinks for a total of 6 different drinks and every drink we had was slightly off (too sweet, too salty, etc). Service was good. Everything came out in a timely manner and our server was very attentive.

Decided to stop by this place after having a craving for burrata and saw they had it on the menu. We were here on a Tuesday around 7:45 and there was a short wait for a table. We were seated quickly and a waiter came over to take our drink order within a few minutes. The service was quick and pretty OK for the restaurant - Nothing spectacular that stood out, but also nothing bad. The pros - the food came out quickly and was pretty tasty. The portion sizes were reasonable. The price of everything was pretty reasonable as well. The main dining area was not too loud, and you could easily hear the person across the table. The cons - when I asked for Parmesan, I was surprised to see them, bring out a shaker cheese instead of freshly grated. Also, they tack on a 20% service charge to the bill but state that it is not a gratuity. They aren't secretive about it, but I still did not understand the expectation of whether you were supposed to tip on top of it or what. Overall, it was a good reasonably priced nice dinner, and I would consider returning. Highly highly recommend the baked sausage rigatoni it was the best food we had there!

Went here with a friend for lunch - 10/10 recommend! The gluten free pasta is SO yummy, like "is this really gluten free?" yummy and it IS! Same with the brownie sundae, just a great dessert to end a great meal. We also had a couple glasses of wine and my favorite was the J. Lohr Chardonnay! I'm excited to go back in warmer weather because it looks like they open a patio wall! Service was also great, everyone is inviting and knowledgeable. :) Gluten disclaimer: they provide a disclaimer that the gluten free items are prepared in a traditional kitchen so there is risk of cross-contamination. Celiacs be mindful!

We had a party of six so I called ahead for a reservation. Our table was ready when we arrived. Parking is extremely limited. There is parking in the neighborhood. Mind the No Parking signs throughout so you are in a legal spot. I took one star for the incident we had in the parking lot. Two of the cars in our party were tagged for parking in handicap spots. My friend arrived first. As they pulled up there was a non-tagged vehicle in one of designated spaces. The person was picking up their pizza. When my friend asked if they could move their car, she was met with a string of expletives and insults at having asked. That person moved and they parked but she was shaken for the rest of the evening at the verbal abuse. I was driving the other tagged vehicle and was able to drop my husband off close to the door as he was recovering from an accident. I parked down the street and hiked back. The experience inside the restaurant was exponentially better than outside. The wait staff was helpful with recommendations and made our evening pleasant. We had come to celebrate a birthday. The food was delicious. I had ravioli with bolognese sauce. I would like to go back.

Took the family for a post holiday dinner as we were looking for some great Italian food, and we found it at Abrusci's Fire & Vine! We had heard great things from friends and colleagues and were very pleased with the energy and welcoming atmosphere. The service and food were excellent! We will be back! The only thing that we did not care for, was the automatic 20% tip added to the bill. We would tip this amount or more, but seems odd to not have a tipping choice.

I had a craving for a calzone and came across this place and decided to give it a try. It's hard to find a good calzone and this one really hit the spot. Very good, flavorful, and the veggies inside all tasted fresh. I will definitely be returning in the future, and I'm looking forward to trying other menu items.

Great food and service. However, I don't appreciate the mandatory 20% tip added to your tab. While I usually tip 20% or more, I'd like the option to add more, or less - even though I haven't experienced service here that deserves less.

Absolutely love this restaurant!! Yes, you will have to wait to be seated, but it is worth the wait! Never had anything that wasn't amazing from here. One of my staple restaurants to take out of town guests to!

Food was terrible. 3 different meals and they all didn't taste good. Food also came out incorrect and cold and had to be sent back. Chicken parm was rock hard and salty to the point it was almost inedible. The service was equally as bad. The waiter was completely disinterested and it took him 15 minutes to bring some Parmesan cheese (he only got it after a second ask for it). A 20% hospitality is already added to the bill, which explains why the wait staff can get away with the incompetence. Won't be coming here again.

The 20% mandatory gratuity is a problem for us. We don't agree with the policy. In addition, we miss having combread and butter on the table However, the hostess and server did a fine job. The decor is nice, open and filled with natural light. Our food was very good. We had pasta dishes, salad and an appetizer. We liked it all and enjoyed the unique flavors of each. The portion sizes are too small for the price point, especially considering everything is a La cart. The experience was very good, not fantastic but above average.

In town for a week and stopped in at fire and vine. We were seated right away and the pizza was very good. Coming from the east coast we don't typically have high expectations for pizza in this region of the country but these were some great pies! Only negative is that some places automatically charge a 22% tip which my wife and I were unaware of and over tipped not only here but in a few places while we were in Colorado - keep and eye on the bill if that type of thing matters to you! Other than that it was really hot out so we enjoyed sitting inside and even though we were near the kitchen it was still far enough for it not to have interrupted our time there.

Chicken Marsala was greatRigatoni was amazingI definitely will go back. Waiter was awesome

Love, love this place. Awesome service, food and atmosphere. This is a special place for our family.

Greater Denver's greatest culinary shortfall is its Italian food, whether it be Southern or Northern. The region, despite being ladened with ample Italians, suffers immeasurably in this regard. After visiting AFV for the first time, I left conflicted. To explain, I ordered the rigatoni with meat sprinkles, their house specialty. It lacked any semblance of red sauce that a traditional Ragu would have: just pasta with cheese and ground beef. The server brought a small dish of marinara sauce at my behest, and once tossed into the mix, such embellished the recipe. The dish was tasty, but again, there's only so much satisfaction one can derive from pasta plus meat plus oil, yes plenty of oil. It needed the customary addition of at least a modicum of marinara. Finally, the check was about $7.10, actually, precisely $7.10 over what I calculated. The restaurant takes it upon themselves to summarily add a 20% community gratuity to the check. I was a party of one. It doesn't get much smaller than that. When I gently confronted the help about this, they explained it as a house "cost of living" add on. What about the customers' own cost of living? Ambiance is utilitarian but clean. Prices l, before the forced tip, are fine. I somehow find this unreasonable and will likely not return. No bread is provided whatsoever. At an Italian restaurant serving pasta? This seems odd. It's a side order. The grease accumulation within the bowl was, honestly. palpable. I thought that I was imagining things when I first viewed it. It's so considerable that I had to prop up the plate with an inverted bowl to slope the grease into a small pond, on the starboard side. The grease puddle within the bowl measured nearly an inch. Caesar salad: no real ground pepper is available. That's never a good thing. The lettuce was fresh and tasty, but the dressing lacked flavor and overall saturation or pungency. Photos are attached. I think that this place could serve a much needed gap in the Front Range's poor quality Italian offerings, but desperately needs some error correction.

First, we come here all the time. Normally for lunch or early dinner, and we love everything about this place, especially the ambiance. Yesterday we came in a little late, 8:40. Our server, Meli told us they closed at 9:00 (I asked what time they closed) but she said people are welcomed to stay till 10. Cool. Meli is the absolute sweetest, by the way. I understand the kitchen is ready to go, but you still do your job. I've worked in restaurants for years. I get it. We're all ready to go when it's time. I got the linguine and clams, and it was probably one of the worst dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant, and we just had our announcement photos, and I was starving. I was so disappointed. It's my favorite dish there. It's always a full dish, with so much flavor. But this time, the pasta wasn't cooked all the way and the clams were beyond bland and chewy. The sauce was lukewarm and, again, very bland. I think I was also shorted. Normally my bowl is nice and full this time the amount was just covering the bottom. If you have late customers, treat them as you would if they were the first ones in. We will definitely be back in.

Abrusci's Fire & Vine is very close to my second job therefore being the Italian food lover that I am I wanted to try it. I will say I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and everyone was very friendly. I had their shrimp scampi along with a virgin moscow mule. The shrimp scampi was supposed to be spicy but had no spice. It was very bland. The moscow mule I can remember it being not the best but not the worst moscow mule I've had. Overall I would say I'm pretty disappointed and would not recommend if you're from out of town and looking for a good Italian spot.

Cordial and friendly service from overburdened server. Unable to maintain expected attention--no water refills offered or available. Pizza extremely disappointing with flat cracker-like textured dough. Italian entrees and appetizers very mediocre. I doubt any real Italian chefs involved in menu or recipe prep.

We used love going here. I believe it was their poblano linguini that I loved so much. Sadly, they no longer have that on the menu. I just picked up 3 entrees (shrimp scampi, GF rigatoni and the chicken Marsala). The chicken was unusually rubbery. I couldn't tear off a bite and all I can taste of the shrimp pasta was the spicy red pepper flakes. So disappointed We used to love this place. Maybe it was a one off.

This is a laid back , great vibe, restaurant. The food is delicious. Try the Salmon Tacos...De Li Cious ! The tiramisu was fantastic. As were their aioli sauces . The wait staff were incredibly professional, kind, friendly, attentive. Great place.

Truly wild how different scores are on yelp and google reviews, I should have checked yelp because I would not have chosen this spot to eat at all. The service is fine, normal, but the food was honestly an affront to all Italian food. The pastas were overcooked and mushy, my angel hair was all broken, there were like 4 cherry tomatoes slices in the entire dish, the peppers were cut in a large and weird way, the shrimp and scallops were weirdly cooked as well. See images attached. My husbands pasta was bland and was overcooked as well. It seems to me to be lazy cooking. There's plenty of Italian restaurants around this area, I do not recommend this one at all based on food alone. If you like overcooked and broken pasta, feel free to come here! Not my personal cup of tea.

Two times here. Busy, busy! But they must be used to it. The staff is nice, quick, and smiley. I will continue to go back. (Maybe even make a reservation, if my party is bigger then 4. Enjoy

This was our first time at this location. We used to go to the Cherry Creek location many years ago before they closed. We had family in town and they were coming down from the mountains and love Italian food and so we picked Abrusci's to meet at. We didn't have a reservation and they said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We walked to the bar to order a drink while we wait and spotted a table and was told we could sit there since it is considered bar seating. Perfect! We cancelled our name at the front and sat immediately. Our server was awesome. I wish I could remember his name. He was super nice, quick, and great with recommendations. I tried something new and got the Al Fresca pasta dish. It was so light and the sauce was addicting. Great dish, especially for a vegetarian dish. I would totally order that again. Everyone loved everything they got as well and ended the evening with some delicious cannolis. Man were those good! Great cocktails too. Cool vibe, love their garage doors that roll up making your indoor seating outdoor. It made the restaurant brighter and feel more open. Love it!

In response to my review I was contacted by the owner and we discussed in depth my concerns around how tipping and wages are allocated to the front and back staffs. Not that I am trying to tell restaurants how to run their organizations, it is I had concerns the total tip amount I wanted for the waiter was being split across so many people that it wasn't reflecting what I wanted to offer. To clarify now, yes, the staff are sharing the 20% mandatory add-on to the bill, and that does actually include the waiter getting a percentage. So if I intended to tip 28% I should add the 8% to provide the waiter/bartender an extra bump. But most importantly, I have learned and understand this restaurant's compensation model and it is the most equitable for the whole team. A dining experience isn't solely based on the waiter although they are the most visible part of the team to us. Making sure that the full staff is fairly recognized and compensated for their contribution to our dining experience really does need to be part of our dining mindset. We will be returning soon for more of their really great meals!

Oh my goodness is this place crazy delicious. When on road trips were always looking for hidden jams throughout the community. This place did not disappoint the food was hands-down unbelievable. The staff was very courteous and kind. My only complaint would be the lack of parking. I had to go around the block through the neighborhood trying to find a spot. Some neighbor honked, his horn for going too slow go figure. My guess is neighbors Probably feel put out by all the traffic of a very popular restaurant. Fix the parking you got a five star joint.