Matt C.
Yelp
Il Posto on Larimer is fine Italian dining executed wonderfully. An elegant restaurant with two dining rooms, one as you enter and one on the second floor. Sit here if possible, because it adds an elevated level of ambiance unlike any other Italian restaurant I've been to in Denver.
Service was great and the pacing of the meal was stellar. I'm not sure if it was the multiple cocktails speaking, but I genuinely appreciated the break in courses prior to our main dishes. After all, the bread they bring to the table will not go uneaten. A lapse in eating is absolutely necessary!
Burrata - house made burrata, balsamic, basil, lavash cracker. I was skeptical of the accompanying cracker, but of course it paired exquisitely with the creamy, melty burrata.
Candela - herbed beef tallow, ciabatta. Ok. I'm Italian, yet I've never been exposed to "Candela" before. Holy s**t. Honestly, this was my favorite bite of the night. A flaming candle hits the table, slowly burning over the incredibly flavorful herbed beef tallow. I have nothing to compare it to. It's one of the best things I've dipped Italian bread in.
Pappardelle - berkshire pork bolognese, oyster mushroooms, grana padano. Denver knows their way around Pappardelle. Il Posto's rendition should be added to the mix. My small critique would be for more of the bolognese to be incorporated into the pasta. Otherwise, delicious and composed dish.
Although I've heard mixed feedback on Il Posto, I not only give it my stamp of approval, but I also plan on returning with my lady quickly. Albeit a pretty price tag for the meal, the experience warrants it.