Angelo’s Taverna

Angelo’s has some amazing food and service. Their oysters are a must, and the pasta is great too! It does get pretty busy, especially on weekends so plan ahead for that! There’s almost always open bar seating if you’re going alone or with one other person. The ambiance is perfect for both a date or a night out with friends!

Fantastic flavors that really pop. Wow! Great stuff. Visited from Utah and really enjoyed it. Lamb lollipops, Bolognese, Caesar (best Caesar I've ever had ... Strong dressing). Service was slightly slow but overall the food made up for that. Definitely loud and hard to hear your partner over the noise.

First time visiting and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Happy hour deals 👍 ended up opting for the toasted raviolis. Super crispy and delicious! Ordered one of their wines on tap for 2$ off. “Seyrah” was a very fruitful wine🍷 my entree was also very tasty. I went with the steak fettuccine Alfredo 👍 my friend order the lobster 🦞 gnocchi and it was also very good. I definitely recommend visiting here! Cute restaurant and bar. Loved the stained windows. 🪟 will return when I visit Denver again!

A great spot for eating some affordable oysters, having a good cocktail/glass of wine, and sharing some entrees with friends. Awesome location and top tier service. We religiously come to the early and late night happy hours, where you can get oysters for $1.25 and $7 wine and cocktails. Their caesar salad is great and the pasta dishes are pretty good as well. I love the fried ravioli. Pizza is also decent but overall just a good spot for apps. Back patio is big and a nice spot for cool evenings!

Oyster happy hour is all I needed to hear to want to try Angelo’s! And they didn’t disappoint. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The spinach salad was also a great palate refresher. Loved the toasted ravioli too. Can’t recommend their oysters enough and such a good price during happy hour!

We were told a 40 minute wait and got seated in like 10! Our server, Alex, was VERY knowledgeable about the menu and his recommendations were spot on! 10/10 food and drinks, and everyone was very friendly and service was outstanding! Everything was so delicious and our server was so attentive to our needs.

The food was wonderful. Had the penned in vodka sauce, burrata, fresh oysters, and the balsamic ribs. Also that the olive garden martini and the Manhattan. I would visit again.

It was good.. but wanted it to be great. We had the mussels my husband had pizza I had the fettuccine with steak and gorgonzola. We had the brownie for dessert. It was heavy and dry. We waited for a table when there was obviously empty tables. Just felt like they were not at the top of their game

Food was amazing! Service was great even though they were super busy and packed! Highly recommend reservations but it was so worth the hour wait! Our fault we didn't do reservations and it was a Friday night! Oysters on the half shell were top notch!!!

Their grilled oysters are too die for! Service was decent, friendly staff too. Cool atmosphere and deco.

We stopped by Angelo's for dinner because of the rave reviews and it did not disappoint! First off, I love how lively the ambiance here is. When I think of Italian restaurants, I usually think of a more quiet setting whereas Angelo's has TV's with sports games playing all around the restaurant. It definitely feels like a fusion between a restaurant and a sports bar. The food however, is way better than a sports bar. My husband and I ordered the vodka penne with chicken and the bison ravioli with half marinara and half Alfredo sauce. From the two, the vodka penne was the standout--it was SO delicious. The sauce on it was spectacular and I found myself eating the leftover sauce by itself after we ate all the pasta. The bison ravioli was good but not mind blowing, however, bison ravioli sounded unique to us so it gets positive points for that. The marinara and Alfredo sauce that coated it was also good, but nothing special. Service here is super friendly and they also have a parking lot in the back.

Angelo's Taverna was great! On weekdays, until 3pm, they offer lunch specials, which are a pretty good deal! I got a sandwich and a salad for a pretty good price. The lunch pizzas come with a salad, but you can also order pizzas (or other dishes) off the regular menu as well. We all got our own dishes, but were able to taste a little bit of everything because of how big the portions were. There is a small parking lot in the back of the restaurant, but it was quite full when we went, so be prepared to spend some time looking for parking. Our server was very nice and was patient with us as we were still deciding what we wanted. The restaurant itself seemed a little small inside, but the seating was split up on different sides of the bar, so maybe one side is just smaller than the other.

We opted for Italian food on our second night in Denver. Our foursome went for, lasagna, a customer calzone, Pappardelle, and penne in vodka sauce with a meatball! The calzone was big, portions hearty with pastas. Homemade pastas were cooked to perfection, and the meatball was tender and good size. Sauces were made in house. The vodka sauce had a slight kick and was creamy and delicious. This is a popular spot so you might have a wait. Service was good and everyone was hustling hard. There's a bar and outdoor seating also. You can also order single grilled oyster (or plates) one of our party chose the Gorgonzola butter and basil option, and said it was great.

There was a bit of a wait, which went pretty quick! Our waitress Willow, seemed a bit overwhelmed. When I told her that the appetizer was ice cold in the middle her response was "That's funny, we don't freeze them"...then proceeded to leave the plate with them on it on the table for the rest of our visit but cleared away everything else. All along with my empty beer sitting there. The pizza I ordered was great - the "higher ground" pizza and it was truly great but I was never brought a plate to eat it off of. Hubby ordered the chicken Parmesan and he loved it. Besides the service with an attitude, it was really good.

I heard tell of one of the greatest happy Hours in Denver and Finally made the voyage across town to experience it. As someone who is passionate about HH, you can take my word that Angelo's is a certified winner. Friendly and efficient staff. Classic Italian vibe, evident both by the menu and the decor. Oysters are a big appeal here. When you can get oysters for $1.25 a pop in Denver, you can't pass it up. Fresh and better than expected for the price. Toasted ravioli was delicious, for two hungry people it's a perfect appetizer. The Caesar salad was tasty but the dressing was a little watery. Maybe ask for it on the side if you are picky. You can't go wrong with a eight dollar mini pizza. Perfect for one person tasty and satisfies the pizza craving. Great beer and wine selection. They have rotating taps from some of my favorite breweries in the Denver area and Carboy wines.

Everything is great here the atmosphere the food the service the prices this place is a gem ! Fresh oysters grest drink's wonderful patio! Homemade lemon chello ! Fresh made wines ! Just a fabulous place to go

I have no excuse or explanation for why I have never been to Angelo's before, despite having lived five minutes away for 30 years--but I am kicking myself about my poor decision making. My friend and I finally gave Angelo's a try for their amazing happy hour and were thoroughly satisfied. We sat in a comfortable booth near the bar and enjoyed the heavenly atmosphere. The stained glass windows made me feel like we were at the church of pasta. The staff was great; very helpful and quite efficient. All of the food came out very quickly and was piping hot. The first available staffer appeared to bring out each item, so nothing sat waiting for our server to have time to find it. Angelo's has gone through a number of changes over the years, but these days it's Angelo's Taverna and it's owned by the Carboy Winery group. They run a tight ship. Angelo's does not take reservations, but you can call several days in advance to put your name on the waiting list. You go to the top of the list as soon as you check in. I had a very generous glass of syrah from the Carboy section of the wine list. My friend had a Manhattan (served with a trendy, single, large ice cube) and said it was first-rate. We started with oysters, a combination of the raw house oyster of the day and the "original" chargrilled oysters. The raw oysters were fresh and delicious, but the chargrilled oysters were amazing. They were the largest oysters we had even seen. The garlic butter sauce with herbs, spices, and pecorino cheese was perfect and the oysters were exceptionally tender and flavorful. Wow, what a great start! We then tried the crab cake sliders which were much larger than I anticipated, full of crab, on a nice bun, and with arugula and a tasty remoulade. The toasted ravioli were next, perfectly prepared, and with a really excellent marinara. We finished with Caesar salads--perfectly chilled and with a delightful, fresh dressing. Angelo's is the perfect neighborhood bar: welcoming, comfortable, a great selection of well-prepared drinks, and a good selection of delicious food. I won't make the mistake of being a stranger again.

Let me start by saying I have been here before and had an absolutely incredible time so I decided to come again. I showed up at 5:00p.m. put my name on the list because I knew my party was big the wait time was about 45 minutes to an hour which is definitely reasonable for a party of 10 on a Tuesday. But then we realized the wait was going to be two hours! Susie the manager did her best to make us happy especially because 6 out of the 10 were kids under 9. But when she left things took a big turn! The host became rude with us and made us wait another 20 minutes because they were setting up our table. The waitress Veronica was rude to us like we were an inconvenience. I really wish I could give this place five stars because of Susie and the food is amazing. On top of everything at the end, we were talking about how we wanted the appetizers that we received at a discount because we came during happy hour, but were seated after she made a fuss and took it off our receipt but then change the receipt and add a the tip!!!!!! $50 for the WORST SERVICE EVER!!!

The food was delicious! I came here with a large group and called ahead two weeks ago to make sure we'd have a table. We waited at the bar and ended up being seated at 7:40 for a 7:00 pm res. The hostess also seemed annoyed each time I asked. Also I walked to the bathroom and completely misunderstood the directions and walked into a back area and immediately walked back and one of the other servers was very rude about it when it was simply an accident. The food and the server we were assigned was fantastic. It was such a bummer and I would definitely recommend this spot for a small group of 2-4 or meeting a friend for happy hour. But if you have a big group I'd definitely recommend a spot that takes reservations.

This cute little gem of a place married old world Italian cuisine with vibrant colored limoncello walls & equally cheerful crowd. We enjoyed our dinner so very much. As an Italian American I consider myself a pretty good judge of pasta, sauce & all things in between. Food quality was outstanding, large portions, super tasty freshly baked breads, generous portions, the most beautiful Pinot Grigio (I need the name please). Veronika was our server she was such a pro, service was impeccable as were her fellow servers. Clearly everybody was working as a team more like a family. Locals obviously know Angelo's value, the happy hour bar was packed. Thank you for an outstanding time. Cheers to a wonderful evening ala Angelo's Taverna.

Classic Italian dishes with great ingredients are waiting for you just south of Downtown Denver. The restaurant may not seem large but there is a patio with strong heaters and a second room hidden on the other side of the patio. We started with oysters, lamb lollipops, and arancini which were all delicious and delivered quickly. I enjoyed the bison ravioli which presented a nice balance between the pasta and marinara. They have everything from pizza to pasta to calzones and eggplant Parmesan. I can't wait to return on my next trip to Denver

Really friendly and helpful staff, cool atmosphere, and really amazing homemade pasta! Loved the stained glass windows and brickwork of this little spot that has been around for 50 years serving Italian food to the Denver community. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer and selected the chipotle chorizo style which was something new and fun we haven't had before. The garlic bread is amazing and I can only imagine how their pizzas taste. Had the ragú de Capra with pappardelle noodles which is made in house! Delicious! Husband had the lobster gnocchi which I tasted and loved the sauce. The limoncello is also made in house and it's strong but tastes exactly as it should! Cannolis also a good little dessert. Will be back to try more on the menu!

The food was incredible! Most of the table got the penne vodka and everyone loved it. I had the lobster gnocchi and it was delicious. The perfect blend of seafood and tomato. The staff was also so kind. The only reason it's not get 5 stars is because my old fashion was terrible.

We eat here WAY too often because it's so good! Sometimes twice a week! Make sure to try the calamari and vodka penne, chefs kiss! Just wish they took reservations!

My brother and I did the late night happy hour here. We heard about the $1.25 oysters and had to try it out. We ate 80 raw oysters, 4 chargrilled oysters, 4 sliders (Caprese, meatball sausage and crab cake), and the fried ravioli. Everything was fantastic and a good deal for some quality food. We will definitely hit up the late night happy hour again. Not many places have this option. No reservation needed when you go at 9pm as well and usually there's a line out the door. Highly recommend!

Always amazing. Appetizers are delicious, try every mussel flavor, they're all fantastic. The burrata is 10/10. We tried a variety of pasta dishes. Not pictured was the green chili ravioli. All delicious and filling. Will 100% go back to try more.

I really enjoyed their calamari and highly recommend the Steak Gorgonzola pasta. It is very delicious and not too salty like others I have had at other Italian restaurants. They have a great selection of wines. I have had several meals here and have never left I satisfied. I love the ambiance and decor of Angelo's Taverna. It is a great place to go on a date.

I went here on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was packed and very loud. Luckily I didn't have to wait as they also have an outdoor patio with seating. I ordered the Pollo Angelito per the server's recommendation. Disappointedly, it was VERY BLAND! After I put a heavy dash of salt and pepper on the dish it was good. They have happy hour after 9p-close! They shave a few dollars off appetizers, oysters, and drinks. I recommend the charbroiled oysters!!

I had reservations with a group on a Thursday night at 5:30 and the place was absolutely packed! There was no room to even sit at the bar, so I'm glad we had reservations. It's awesome that they let you do happy hour in the dining room because a lot of places don't. Our service was very good. While the food was good, we all just said it was good and not great. I would for sure come back, but it also wasn't necessarily a stand out.

I'm just here to rave again about this place. We are absolutely ADDICTED to the Green Chili Ravioli and now we have fallen in love with the burrata as well. We just got home from a late lunch/early dinner and I can't wait to go back again.

I visited Angelo's 4 years ago on a trip to Denver and had a great time. So when I came back to Denver, I was determined to go back. First off the service here was amazing! I came back to have the mushroom and eggplant pizza and the chargrilled oysters which were surprisingly good for a land locked state. This time again both of these items were great! We wanted to try out a few more dishes so I ordered the Crab Cake Slider, the Chile Relleno Ravioli, and the Calamari. Unfortunately the new dishes were not as flavorful as the first we'd tried. Because the crab cake was breaded and deep fried, the breading overwhelmed the flavor of the crab. The crab also had a softer, mushier texture compared to if they had added a pan fried crab cake. The Chile Relleno Ravioli was recommended as a special but I didn't taste more than the average cheese ravioli. The peppers didn't lend much flavor to the dish. Speaking of peppers, looking at the description for the Calamari and seeing all the different peppers made me think it would have a little spice to the dish. Instead I found the dish to be overly sweet and the breading on the calamari, potentially semolina, to leave a gritty texture in my mouth. Overall I'd come back again for the pizza and skip on the rest of the items.

Angelo's Taverna was an excellent choice for our New Year's Eve dinner a few weeks ago. The space is a bit tight with a lively atmosphere. Making a reservation ahead of time was a good call as the place was jamming, but this could be different on a non-holiday weekend. Parking was also hit or miss given it is right off of 6th Ave. We found the service to be excellent, offering various recommendations across the menu for starters and entrees, ensuring our waters were always filled, and everyone always had a smile on their face. I can't speak high enough about the Chipotle Bourbon Butter Oysters which we started with! Each ingredient felt carefully picked as they all blended so well (Breckenridge bourbon, chipotle, adobo, brown sugar). As a big oyster fan, I look forward to testing out the four other options. The Fancy Italian Salad (regular size) is plenty for two. You really couldn't ask for more out of an Italian salad with the salami, olives, garbanzo, etc. Highly recommended if you're in the mood for some greens. I personally can't resist ravioli, let alone BISON ravioli. My gosh was this delicious. The marinara tasted so fresh with a velvety texture. The bison itself was heavenly while the garlic butter gave it a chef's kiss. My wife went with the Lobster Gnocchi and was oh so happy. I haven't had lobster-tomato sauce with gnocchi, making this a huge winner. I wish she gave me more as a seafood lover. Wrapping things up, the Cannolis made for an excellent to-go dessert. A classic staple, if you may, you really can't go wrong.

Short wait in the hallway on the seats, no problem. The parking was horrible. There really isn't any. I tried to park behind the building, but the stalls were so narrow I could not open my door so I had to park almost 2 blocks away.. I was hungry, so I just wanted to get my meal . The bison ravioli; my entrée, arrived before my salad, but no problem. It was different for me, but it tasted good, and I was pleased with that. The salad looks pretty good in the picture, but it was pretty average. Service was cordial and helpful and they did refill my water glass. Reasonably priced and a good place to stop if you're in the area and you don't have to park.

Checked out Angelo's taverna with a friend the other day for an early dinner. The restaurant was quite busy with about a 30 minute wait. There was plenty of seating in the waiting area. We ordered the chargrilled oysters which seems to be the star at Angelo's. They were absolutely tasty, served with garlic butter toast. We also had their penne ala vodka with sausage which was also great. Their limoncello is vapor distilled in-house and has quite the punch! I highly recommend it if you're in to that kind of thing. Great little spot to have a nice meal and some great conversation. Our server, Tommy, was absolutely fantastic. It made our dining experience memorable and infinitely better! Bravo!

Good happy hour priced menu Service was good however the pizza was awful. Drinks were nice and cold

This review is based on my experience here at this restaurant and not on the food provided. We walked in today during happy hour and while the main room was not full, we were brought to the back room. As Asians, I felt we were racially discriminated against. Like why they couldn't let us sit in the main dining room but trying to hide Asians away from prying eyes ? Having Asians in the establishment is seen as disgusting? I would not recommend anybody going and supporting a racist store. The 2 stars is for the amazing food .

This restaurant is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant located in downtown Denver in Alamo Placita Park. I used to live in this neighborhood and always love everything I get at this restaurant. Thee ambiance is really nice. The restaurant is quite small so making a reseervation is key. They have a good wine selection. I like anything with Penne. I prefer chicken or seafood especially the lobster. For this visit I had the Beef Carpaccio, Lamb lolipops, and the Penne Pollo. My boyfriend had the lobster Gnocchi. Both were superb. I wish I had more leftovers because that dinner was slammin. The service is outstanding. Big shout out to Karamy for hooking us up with the best table in the house. I will always come here.

This place was ok I didn't have a mind blowing positive experience but I also didn't have a negative experience either. The service was just okay, I sat down and was given my water which I chugged almost immediately but then I sat with an empty water for majority of my meal until a another worker came by and saw that my glass was empty and refilled it. However, I was seated in a small room so I could very easily see my server as she refilled and checked on other customers but not me. The food was solid. The chargrilled oysters were definitely my favorite they were large and seasoned and cooked very well. The vodka penne and Brussels sprouts were both good but needed salt and pepper. The raw oysters were fresh but small especially in comparison to the grilled oysters. Once again, I didn't have a bad experience but I also didn't have a great one. Not totally sure that I'll be back

As a server, I have never give or receive such a bad bad service like today at Angelo's Taverna denver as of today Bar wasn't busy , so I sit at the bar , took the bartender 10 mins to acknowledge me, not one hi i am sorry or hi my name is Just go straight in what you want ? Ok i am sorry let me order some oysters and a red wine 10 mins food come by.. throught my whole meal not one .. how you doing ? You need anything? Do you need to refill your water.? Your wine ? Anything ? I finish my meal, pissed and ask for the check, before he even gave me the check he tell other people that my seat is available, sure I will get out of the way and paid.. I will be on my way.. This is bad management .. bad service all around .. The guy rather be on the phone than serve me... As a server I still tip 20%.. but I won't come back

Our first time at Angelo's will be the last. Parking was available and for a busy area, that is a plus. The service was poor. They seemed to only have one person serving and a couple people scrambling to help her. The food came out slowly and In waves. The oysters were a major disappointment, having sand and grit in every bite. The main dishes were lacking. The chicken parmigiana was cut so thin and over cooked so that it was super dry and chewy. The red sauce was so bland, but it was sweet, which we dislike. The shrimp pasta with hot pepper sauce was bitter and contained only six small shrimp which were not cleaned. The lasagna was a strange dish that incorporated carrots that tasted like fish. Yuck. Each dish came with a small piece of bread. One of us asked for another piece of bread and we were made to pay for a side order of bread. This is an overpriced, underwhelming place.

Today was my brother's birthday and he is a big fan of italian food so we made a reservation at Angelo's for him and his friends. I had the Raviolis which were solid and to make things interesting we got the birthday an oyster! This was his first time having one and even though he was a little hesitant, he threw it back like a G. Good evening, good people, good memories.

This place has been an institution since the 80's. I haven't been to this location in decades, but was tickled to go back! The food and atmosphere were fantastic! It would have been 5 stars had the service been rough. Food servers were completely disinterested and slow.

The vibes on here were great, the service was amazing, and the food was good! I'm giving 4/5 stars because my two complaints would be the wine selection wasn't great, all the reds tasted pretty acidic to me and I had tasters of 5. Also my pasta was a bit clumped together under the sauce where I would just eat bundles of noodles stuck together into a little brick which wasn't great. Other than that the flavors were amazing and again the service and vibes were awesome so we would probably come back again.

Despite a bit of a wait -- the entire team, food, and environment is awesome! Go for muscle Monday!

Great ambiance, waitress was extremely attentive, and the food was amazing! We ordered the mussels, tuna crudo (can do without this), lobster gnocchi, chili releno ravioli, and chargrilled oysters. The oysters were our favorite! If we were local to this restaurant, we'd definitely come back.

This was my first time at Angelo's. We got a table for happy hour with 3 minutes to spare and ordered the crab cake sliders and oysters. I am not a fan of shellfish or mollusks but the chargrilled oyster blew me away! It was buttery and garlicky. The space is small but the tables are nice. There's also seating at the bar. We waited over 30 minutes to be seated. It was definitely full on a Friday night!

Great food, friendly knowledgeable, service, and a lively atmosphere all combined to make this a perfect place to have food and drinks. I especially like the outdoor patio. I look forward to my next visit to this very well, run and managed tavern.

Incredible!! One thing I have noticed here is that, aside from being delicious, the pizza is also loaded!! When I take leftovers home, the box is so heavy! Great value. They do not skimp on toppings. I'm a huge fan of the mussels and house wine, too. Enjoy!!

Always a great place to have a dinner with my family. Food is always amazing. Service was good. Love the atmosphere

The food is always delicious and great selection and great daily menus Jenna the bartender on Monday when I went there for the muscles is very very pleasant and efficient

You can't tell how busy Angelo's is out front, but the staff is bustling as soon as you enter. We couldn't decide between Angelo's and Odyssey. Most reviews pointed us here, and I'm glad we listened. Since it was just my brother and I, we were seated quick but expect a long wait otherwise. Out server was a sweetheart. We ordered a lot. The balsamic glazed ribs are a must order. The sauteed mushrooms on the pizza was a great addition. The sauces for the lobster gnocchi and gorgonzola steak fettuccine were lacking flavor, but the arugula and leeks were delicious compliments in the gnocchi as were the arugula and roasted peppers in the fettuccine. I've had much better pastas but the food is better than most other restaurants that claim to be Italian. The cannoli is made with mascarpone, not ricotta, so I don't recommend.

If there was one food item I'd inject in my body through any hole or vein, it would be the chipotle bourbon chargrilled oysters. I left full and thinking of them now makes me hungry all over again. Also shout out to our waitress who recommended the ravioli but with bolognese sauce... brought me so much satisfaction they could also gladly enter whatever hole they please and I would die happy. No shade whatsoever, but the beef carpaccio had the flavor capacity of an ice cube. Every other table had the mussels that looked SO good but I'll gladly take the heat for making that party foul tonight and ordering the carpaccio instead.

Food bordering on awful. We had the original oysters which were ok but not great. Pretty awful pizza (think dominos) and caprese sliders on stale bread. Fail! Service was very good though

We walked in and sat at the bar for a drink. The bartenders are friendly and service oriented. I ordered a great tasting cider ale on tap. I was not too hungry, so I ordered garlic bread. The great tasting garlic bread was toasty with an exceptionally good marinara red sauce for dipping. The restaurant and bar's atmosphere is warm and cozy. Good location with ample parking in front of tavern. Next time, I will try a pasta dish.

Great happy hour and vibes. Not sure what else you can ask for in a neighborhood Italian joint! Getting a table here can be tricky so just be prepared to wait a little bit during peak times. But otherwise we can generally get a table here. I usually get their oysters and fried ravioli. My girlfriend loves their penne vodka and Cesar salad. But really you can't go wrong with anything on their menu.

Oh la la! Fantastic Italian food in a sweet location. They do have parking in the back if you're lucky enough to snag a spot. Otherwise, it's street parking. I liked the open window vibe and the rustic feel of the restaurant. It's not awfully big, so a reservation might be required on certain days and times of the week. The music was vibey and at just the right volume. The service was probably my least favorite of the experience. Our waiter was pretty cut and dry and the food took a little longer than expected. Penne Vodka with Burrata. De-licious! I would come back here over and over just for this. There was a plethora of sauce and it was so creamy and perfect. The burrata was extra good and smooth.

A solid local hangout. The food is always good and everyone is always so nice. Their happy hour is amazing as well.