PARISI pizzeria, trattoria e vino

The food here is amazing! The food deserves the five-star rating. The only downside to the restaurant is it definitely doesn't have a relaxed atmosphere. Just due to the design and layout and the way they operate, it's more of a fast paced restaurant. If you're looking for a relaxing night on the town this may not be the best spot but for excellent food it definitely is!

What a lovely little gem! We decided to stop by for lunch after randomly discovering this place online. The atmosphere and service are casual and modern, making for a relaxed vibe. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive! Unlike other Italian spots, you order at the counter before sitting down, but honestly, I don’t mind that at all. The food is fantastic—one of the best casual Italian restaurants I’ve been to. The bolognese penne ragu was so flavorful and comforting. Honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on their menu!

OK, I know this place is an institution and I've been wanting to check it out for a long time, but finally got to have dinner there recently. My biggest regret... I waited this long! Had the Tirolo pizza & a salad which was terrific. Super friendly staff and the food comes out incredibly fast. Huge menu and cozy bar too. Will definitely be on the regular rotation from now on.

It felt like we were in New York. Very high energy place with families and young adults. The food was fantastic - hot, delicious, and plentiful. We share these three items and still had take home. The pizza was very good as was the lentil soup which was full of lentils!

To start, the service there was excellent. We came in with a big party and they were pretty full. To accommodate us they gave some customers free desert to move for us! The servers were warm and quick. And it has a cool atmosphere. The food was a little hit and miss. ( full disclosure i am Italian and grew up with great Italian food… or as we called it “food”. ) The sausage and pepper pizza was very good. I loved the sausage, the sauce was solid and peppers done right. The crusts were good. The Cesar salad was lame and the capris salad was ok. The capris pizza was solid.

I was served raw chicken breast on my Caesar salad. It was completely pink in the middle. When I informed the server they took over 25 minutes to get me a new piece of chicken and by that time the entire group had finished eating and I had no interest in eating the chicken. The chicken was an additional fee on top of the salad so the fact that it wasn’t cooked properly and I paid extra for the chicken also give it negative points in my book. It’s such a bummer because I’ve heard great things about this place but raw chicken is kind of gnarly lol

WONDERFUL pizza! I've only ever ordered takeout from PARISI, but the food is always delicious, perfectly cooked, and ready on time (or slightly early!). I find the prices are very reasonable, especially given the quality of the food. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. The website is a little weird - to-go customers will want to select the "fast and casual" option. As a hungry runner, I can honestly eat an 11 inch Margherita by myself. If two people want to share a pizza, I'd suggest going for the 14 inch.

It was my first time having a pizza with pork (porchetta e funghi) and I will never forget how it tastes. I would recommend it! All others we ordered were great - mussels, lasagna, gnocchi, and even amber beer.

So many good things! Delicious lasagna and gnocchi, lovely salads and delicious pizza! The flavors are authentic just like the way Nona used to cook! We appreciate the ample parking and friendly service. This is a casual spot where you order at the counter for food served at your table. This will be our go-to restaurant for great Italian in the future!

Parisi is still the top Italian place for me in Denver as the carbonara cannot be beat. The food is delicious, the service is amazing, and the restaurant is always clean. I love love love everything we have ever gotten here and I probably come here once or twice a month for the last almost 20 years. This is on my regular rotation and I tell everyone about it! I'm usually not a calzone fan as most places the dough is thick but Parisi's dough is thin and crispy with lots of filling. I seriously just can't get enough. I'm bummed that post pandemic there is no more happy hour but hope it comes back at some point. Food is so reasonably priced and always on point. Pizza salad is great, all the pastas are great, entrees are amazing! Seriously, they have THE best carbonara in town that's the most authentic, no cream, no peas, just guanciale/pancetta and eggs, as a carbonara should be. Get their gelato too or tiramisu for a sweet finish... chef's kiss!

Wow! My daughter took me here while I was in town visiting and I now know why it is one of her favorite places to go. The wait was minimal and we were able to sit outside ( party of 3). I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was absolutely one of the best pastas I have ever had. We had the mixed risotto for an appetizer and all of those were so good also. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The appetizer came out just shortly after we sat. Food came out fresh and hot. We also had the red and White House wine which were good. I can't wait to visit again. Ravioli will not be the same back in Ft Worth!

Nice Italian food spot for lunch or casual dinner. We ordered at the front then find a seat. Staff comes by to give out waters, silverware, and plates, else service is pretty hands off. We ordered a large salad and pizza to share. It all tasted great.

Really enjoy Parisi, you can get a quality plate of pasta for a good price. Every time I've been there's been a line out the door but it moves quickly. I like that they assign you a table when you order as opposed to having to try to find one after ordering and not knowing if you'll find one before your food is ready. I haven't had anything bad here on the menu.

Started with their homemade soup had carrots, potatoes cabbage, delicious then I had eggplant Parmesan, which I think is the best I ever had. It's nice and thick. That sauce is delicious. I just love this place every time I eat there. It's wonderful. The service is great. their staff is very friendly and helpful and efficient. I would recommend this to anybody.

What a nice gem!! We randomly came across this place online and decided to go grab some lunch. Overall, service and ambiance is very casual and modern. The staff was very attentive and friendly! It is a little different than other Italian places as you go inside and order before sitting down. I personally do not mind it. Food is one of the best casual Italian places I have had here in Denver. The penne ragu bolognese was so delicious and felt very homey. I do not think you can go wrong with anything on their menu!

This place is perfect. Amazing pizza and apps. It's rustic and tastes high quality. I don't even mind the wait because I know i will be satisfied by the price and food. It's a perfect date night, casual dinner, or literally for whenever you actually want your food to be good. It's such a gem that if I won the lottery and this place went under I'd personally fund it to stay open. I drive 40 mins away to come whenever I can

Food: 3/5 Spaghetti Carbonara: Good portion and creamy. However, the sauce lacked flavor and depth. The highlight of the dish was the salty guanciale. Arancini Mixto: 3/5 Ground beef and cheese and mushroom and cheese. The flavor was okay, nothing special. The balls were really small. The sauce was okay. Gelato: 5/5 The gelato was the best food I had here! I got the stracciatella and lemon bar. It was creamy, rich, and had the perfect consistency. I got the 6 ounces with two scoops priced at $5. Service: 5/5 The cashier was very patient and kind as we asked questions about the menu. When my sister sent back her limoncello drink, the waitress didn't hesitate to retrieve her a new drink. Overall, the food is average and nothing special. Note: while the picture shows everyone's food, I only reviewed the spaghetti carbonara.

Really mediocre pizza served with a side of surliness. Pizza crust is floppy and quite unappealing. Best thing was the gelato All flavors were bland. Much prefer Marcos, Blue pan, and homegrown tap and dough

I was invited to a celebration of life luncheon here today along with several friends. The entire lower level was reserved for the event. There was an open bar along with an incredible buffet which included chicken Parmesan, meatballs, Caesar salad, etc. There were several staff members serving guests along with a bartender who happened to know about the honoree's favorite cocktail and prepared it just as I remembered it. There were several tables which were arranged perfectly for accommodate groups of 4 to 8 comfortably. The dining room and bathroom were very clean. Although this was a somber occasion, Parisi's did an amazing job.

Pretty good food at a great price. Will definitely come back again. We could've just don't a pizza, the 14 inch was huge. The gelato was also great.

I visited the upstairs portion of Parisi on a Sunday evening and there was a very short line. Our party of four ordered four entrees, which came extremely quickly. I did not realize the capri pizza did not have a cheese base but it was still very tasty! The table bread was delicious and I enjoyed the ambiance. My food was 4 stars because I wanted to try their basic options (plain pizza, pasta, panini) so I am excited to try some of their more specialties soon!

Parisi is always a family favorite and our go to for a quick casual Italian meal. It does get busy and is very popular. However, the staff is always very friendly and on top of getting everyone seated. The fact that they bring bread to your table right away definitely curbs the hangry feelings right away. They have an excellent selection of Italian delights. I usually go with a pizza salad with chicken, But the calzone is a close runner up. The portions are very filling and I always leave feeling more than satisfied. They have a little Italian market area with Gelato if you're after any dry pasta or desserts. Also they offer a fine selection of Italian influenced alcoholic beverages. This place is best for smaller groups, as the seating is a bit limited. 6 people or less would be best. I could literally go here every day and never grow tired of it.

Might be my favorite Italian place in Denver!! Service is always super fast once you get through the line, which is usually long but worth the wait! I base an Italian spot on their vodka sauce and they have one of the best!! Such a fun spot to go!

So, hear me out... I'd definitely go back to this spot and order different dishes than what I ordered this round. The ambiance of the restaurant itself is very modern cafe and it makes you feel like you're out of country for a moment! I love that they offer sweets/baked goods up front and that you order at the counter and then you're seated for your meal. 1. There were no signs to lead you to the line and it being our first time here, we stood at the entrance for a while thinking no one wanted to greet us. But, once directed, I loved the set up to order at the counter and then be seated. 2. We ordered a large PARISI CAESAR, TAGLIATELLE BOSCAIOLA, and the NEW YORKESE sandwich (mild with olive spread). Once seated, the service was very on point and felt quick so you're not waiting for very long to eat! They also bring out complimentary bread and while we appreciated it, there was lack of flavor. Cold & dense. Nonetheless, I think the service and feel of the restaurant had us elevated in our Parisi atmosphere! The caesar salad was delightful! By far my favorite dish and the fact they make the dressing in-house with anchovies was wonderful. I would absolutely order this again and come back for it! The pasta dish (tagliatelle) was superrrr al dente to the point of it feeling like it needed more cook time and the sauce was noticeably salty. I'm a savory gal myself, but this sauce caught me off guard with the salt level. It just needed a bit less salt and a little more cook. The sandwich we ordered it mild for the olive spread, because olives are my single most favorite food item! But, it same out spicy and with the pickled veggies. This surprised me greatly at first bite, because I wasn't expecting the heat. Luckily, I do enjoy spicy food, but this wasn't what I ordered and I feel that if someone ordered mild, because they can't handle the spice, it would've been too much heat and by fluke. The bread was beautiful, the meats were flavorful and aplenty! I really appreciated that about the sandwich. I would like to order this again and triple confirm I'm getting mild with olives. I wouldn't order spicy (I didn't even order it though) again. On the way out, we grabbed a cannoli with cherries! The cream filling had little to no flavor and the exterior shell was overly sweetened and very hard to bite into. Again, not bad, but just needed a little less sugar and maybe a little more of that cheesy cream filling flavor? I think next time I'd be more interested in trying the gelato they had! Honestly, that front counter was very charming. I liked that it felt like a mini market! Overall, I'm feeling like I really would like to try this spot again. The restaurant felt lively and I would be happy to sit in the atmosphere and soak it in again. I'll order differently and try again sometime.

Had a great dinner here Saturday night! My wife and I found a couple seats at their cozy bar and got to hang out with a very friendly and knowledgable bartender. We had drinks, a Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza, the tagliatelle boscaiola, and gelato for dessert. Salad was a classic Caesar. Pizza was great. While tasty, the pasta did miss the mark. The tagliatelle boscaiola description said that it was a porcini dish. Here are the ingredients listed on their menu/website: pancetta, porcini mushrooms, plum tomato sugo & cream. The mushrooms were clearly cremini/button and not porcini. We ordered the dish because we like porcini mushrooms, and were disappointed that the specific ingredient we were seeking was subbed for a much less expensive item without being reflected on the menu in description or price. Subbing porcini for cremini is like subbing halibut for tilapia - it changes the dish entirely. The tagliatelle boscaiola dish was tasty, but I felt tricked by the untruthful menu description. The gelato was fantastic and a great cap to the night. Overall, Parisi a really very nice Italian restaurant in Denver, and I would put it in my top 3 Italian restaurants in the city. If our pasta dish had arrived as advertised, it would have been a perfect 5 stars. Excited to dine in again and try a different pasta dish instead.

My favorite restaurant in Denver. Consistently delicious food in a great atmosphere with the best staff. We try to branch out but I'm pretty addicted to the Pollo a limone and my husband is addicted to the gnocchi sorrintina. Also, the Fiocchetti with Pears and cheese - oh my gosh! And the butternut squash ravioli. Life would not be the same without Parisi. Please never ever close your doors.

I haven't been in for quite a while. Since we moved south, we don't find ourselves in this part of town often. Parisi has not missed a beat since I was last in. This was my wife's first time, and she loved it. We sat at the bar for lunch, great service and such good food. Having a proper carbonara is such a treat! Of course we couldn't pass up the gelato on the way out. Parisi is a neighborhood gem! It's probably a good thing we don't live closer...I might weigh 300 pounds.

Amazing food! Everytime i come to visit my daughter in Denver, i dont miss coming here! Everything on the menu taste wonderful! Portions are plenty and taste out just as good as when i was in Italy! Highly recommend this for lunch or dinner! You wont regret it!

I don't know how anyone would leave a review that is less than 5 stars. This place is incredible. We had an Italian exchange student and she said it was the most authentic Italian restaurant in Denver by far. Definitely worth a visit.

Wow I wish I found this place sooner. Have lived here 5 years and this is my new Italian spot. My husband daughter and I LOVED the food today. The pasta was fresh and the flavors were incredible. Our daughter was able to easily enjoy as well. The burrata was by far my favorite part of the meal. It was delicious and so salty. The pizza had great flavors the dough was so fluffy and the meats were cooked so well. 5/5 will be back again soon

Long time patron of Parisi's and this day I chose the pesto gnocchi, half Cesar salad, and water. It was delicious as I expected! Staff is always top notch and caring for our every want. If you have not gone, don't wait go now! Well maybe wait till they are open.

I always love coming here, it usually takes me 20 minutes to decide what to order. I want everything! Tonight... homemade ravioli pockets filled with gorgonzola and pear, tossed in mascarpone with a parmesan sauce drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Truly, one of THE BEST things I've ever eaten. I will be back soon so I can have it again and then ordering will take less time. The staff is friendly and they treat you well. I had an Espresso Martini tonight, it was fabulous as well! I wish I had room for their Authentic Italian Gelato!

We have been in before usually downstairs, however this time we ate upstairs and tried the pizza and pasta. I see why the pizza is on almost every table. The dough had the perfect texture, chew and flavor. The sauce tasted homemade the cheese quality and fresh. The carbonara pasta was just ok. I wouldn't get it again but with a large menu many other things looked great to try. Service was great. As we sat down a great homemade bread was served and drinks arrived right behind. Makes sense why they have over 25 years in business.

We live in Parker and it's a drive away for us, we ordered a pizza that has arugula on it to go and I asked her if we could get the arugula on the side so that it doesn't get all wilted and soggy by the time we made it home and she said " No we can't do that " even after I said that it would just get soggy, she didn't care. We've been going for over 8 years I was very surprised and not happy!

One of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I would highly recommend a visit to Parisi! Their house made pasta is fantastic. Specifically tagliatelle ragu and gnocchi, and my favorite, tagliatelle boscaiola. I also love the bistecca Pepe Verde and pollo al limon. The staff is always great. They are happy, helpful, and attentive.

I've been here many times, and never had a bad experience. Their food is delicious, service is speedy, and staff is friendly and attentive. The space is also super cool, and the restaurant is always clean. My favorite dish is the Fiocetti Alla Perra, and I always get it to share with a friend. A must try in my opinion!

Parisi is a really cool casual-concept Italian restaurant located on Tennyson. This is an ideal weeknight spot for a casual date or to take the family! Upon entering, you grab a menu and decide what you'd like. Then you pay at the counter and they tell you which number table to sit at. Once seated, they immediately bring over bread and water. They are very kid-friendly and provide a coloring sheet, crayons, and have children's drink options like lemonade and fruit punch. The kids menu is available upon request. The entrees are very reasonably priced for the quality! My chicken Parmesan was $15 for two large cutlets of chicken with roasted potatoes and spicy broccolini. Next time, I'd like to try one of their pizzas because they looked amazing! Parisi also has a nice selection of gelato for dessert.

A go to for Italian food when I'm in the Tennyson area after hearing about the delicious pasta from a cashier at another shop on Tennyson! You order at a counter and the food is brought out to you along with some delicious bread! I love this place for grabbing lunch and it can get pretty busy but the staff here is helpful with menu questions and also pretty quick to make sure you get your food. There is a variety of pastas, pizzas, salads and dishes to choose from and they're all priced pretty reasonably especially as everything is super fresh and delicious. The insalata caprese was fresh, crisp and exactly what I wanted especially with the inclusion of a giant mozzarella ball on top. I typically gravitate toward the pastas, which are priced between $12-16 per plate. This is cheaper than a lot of other italian places but I'd say the portion is more of a "lunch size". This isn't to say I don't manage to get about 2 meals out of the plate. Food always comes out fast and I've never had food that doesn't make me say "wow that's good" here. Next time, I want to check out the gelato and some of the imported food items they have available after my meal. A good option for food that I keep coming back to.

Everything was great. The pizza, the chicken, and the gelato! I'd recommend this place to anyone! 10/10 food.

This is a cute neighborhood spot located in Tennyson on the main street. There's no reservation and sometimes a line at peak dinner hours. You order at the front and then wait for a table. Food was served fairly speedy. Food was on the lighter side of the flavor. The pasta was fine. However, I was impressed by the pork - it was so tender and flavorful with a side of smashed potatoes and veggies and beans. I strongly recommend this dish if you come here for dinner. The portion of this dish was big as well that I ended up taking home the leftovers. He has a cute ice cream and bar stalls on the side of the restaurant as well if you were feeling like getting a drink or dessert afterwards.

The concept of buying your food before you get the physical food was interesting to me. I have only encountered that at a buffet before. I can safely say that this is not a buffet, but I wish it was because it was absolutely delicious. I got the Spaghetti Carbonara, and my GF got the Wild Boar pasta that was on special for the night. Our food came quick and it was hot and delicious. The Limoncello Spritz was great too. For our starter we got the breaded and fried Risotto balls are freaking perfect. I hate mushrooms but I would eat those for days straight. The marinara sauce is great too. Service is excellent and the people are really friendly. Dessert is great too, they have authentic italian gelato - this is where it becomes a small story time. Growing up in Germany we had an Italian family that would come up to Germany for the summer to sell their gelato. I loved the pistachio and my mom loved the hazelnut, chocolate, and strawberry. She recently passed away so I had to try her flavors. I was taken back to my childhood and the memory of walking in town with her eating some of that gelato. Parisi. Thank you for this. I will always come back, if not for pasta, it will be for the gelato. This place deserves the 5 stars.

Very impressive menu for such a casual atmosphere. When you arrive, you get in line and order your food/drinks at the register before going to your table The prices were also very reasonable, and it is located in the Tennyson area. I ordered the smallest size of pizza, which was enough food for two people, and had a generous portion of cheese and prosciutto. Surprisingly, though, the pizza was almost the same price as one glass of House red wine. When we arrived at our table, there was a basket of bread, waiting for us with decent quality olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, which made for a wonderful start to our casual dining experience. The food came out more quickly than I expected, and I was very satisfied with the quality of food .

Ambiance and noise level was ok. Menu with lots of great options for casual dinner. You have to order and they bring to your table. The bolognese was exceptionally good. Very flavorful and nice portion. Gnocchi many options - pesto was great. Nice stable eatery

Came here for Brunch. Everything was delicious. I ordered the Lasagna with layers of meat Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano & besciamella. My daughter ordered the EGGPLANT PARM with breaded eggplant layered with mozzarella & tomato sauce. We also had the SAUTÉED SPINACH. It was not oily like some of them at. It was simply delicious. I had a coke cola that was a strong foundation drink. I haven't had a soda like that in years. I really enjoyed our meal. We even got two cannolis to go. They are wonderful! Ten stars.

Well if you are getting any gelato, beware the girls serving it is adorable, but was wiping her nose with her hands and then served gelato and pastries. And then she was just picking her nose! I am absolutely astonished and disgusted! Fortunately we're getting our food to go.

Nearly left after arriving at 7PM on a Saturday evening to find a line out the door to order. But about 15 mins later we put in our order and we're seated. Bread came immediately and drinks within 2 or 3 mins. And our meals came within 5-10 mins! The gnocchi was melt in your mouth soft and the butternut squash ravioli was so sweet with the balsamic glaze. The whole operation was so busy but also so efficient and the free bread was great. There's nothing better than feeling like your at the hottest spot in town but not having to wait forever!

If you are looking for a great meal for authentic Italian in a casual atmosphere, Parisi is all that! Very reasonably priced when you order at the counter, but sit down to amazing staff service and a real Italian chef. I had Chicken Limone with broccolini and roasted potatoes. Best meal I've had and Denver yet!

I've been coming here since they opened when I was a child ( almost 25 years) and it is a restaurant everyone should go to. The sandwiches are amazing specifically the cinque sandwich. I mostly go for lunch but their dinner is just as good. We came here for dinner tonight and everyone ordered pasta which was amazing. Most of it is homemade. The service is always very good even when it's busy at peak hours. It is a pay ahead at the counter type of restaurant and then the servers will bring your food along with complimentary bread. The staff is so nice and I always feel at home. The restaurant is very clean, organized and there is an indoor and outdoor space. Parking is a little tricky- there is a small parking lot on the side of the building but if that is full, you will have to do street parking.

Delicious food, I loved the pollo Al limone but want to come back soon so I can try more here! Nice ambiance and very fast service too. Next time I'm getting a cannoli!

First of all, I hope you get Federica as your bartender. She is amazingly efficient and full of personality. Natasha was phasing out, but she was great also. Second of all, while you are going through all of the pasta options, order the cantaloupe and proscuitto to chill out for a bit. Perfect combination of sweet and salty. Third of all, enjoy the badass bread that comes along with any meal. Should I talk about the entrees now? Yes? Cool. If this is your first time there, don't ask questions. Just get the carbonara. Best in town. Next, probably just get the carbonara again. Trust me. Wife and I split it all the time. Ok. On your third time? Here is what you do. Flip coins between the gnocchi pesto, gnocchi gorgonzola, the lasagna, and the...shoot. I haven't had everything, but everything is good. The New Yorkese sandwich is amazing. I love pizza, and I haven't even had their pizza because I haven't gotten past the pasta. I assume it is amazing. Plus, I love cleverness. They are the first place who put this together on their sign. NOPEN. If closed, it is NOPE. If open, it is OPEN. Brilliant. Definitely recommend and see you there...if there are bar seats.

This was my first time experiencing Parisi. I decided to try Parisi based on a recommendation from a neighbor who has frequented the location for years. I ordered online for a curb side pickup. With a 7:15pm pick up time. When I arrived, I followed the is friction to call the number. I did and waited 5 minutes and no one answered the phone. So, I had to go in and after waiting at the take out counter for I finally flagged a staff member down and informed them of the situation. She went and got my pizza which had clearly been made way too fat in advance because it was warm it cold by the time I got it home (I live a 7 minute drive away). Please tell me what is the point of a curbside pick up , a convenience service, if you aren't going to actually support it. To sum it up, there is better pizza with good service out there. Don't waste your time here.

Consistently a great choice, there is something about this place that keeps us coming back. Sure, the Italian food is darn good, the best Italian food I've had in Denver, but it's also the setting, the service, the option to eat outside, and the parking. I've eaten here quite a few times, have selected a bunch of different options, and have never been disappointed. My most recent visit was their lasagna, and I now wonder why I never selected it before. It was amazing. Love their salads. And I also love being able to grab some food products on my outside, because they have quality options. I'll take a table for two on Tennyson and be very, very happy.

Just love this place I've never had a bad meal. Their margarita pizza is so good. Their Caesar salad is delicious. Everything I've had is just awesome. I go back and I go back and I go back.

I was excited to try Parisi as their menu has some classic Roman dishes and is in a great location on Tennyson. Ordering is straight forward with a check in at the counter then the food is brought to your assigned table. The food though is frankly not what they are advertising and doesn't stay true to its origins. I'm pretty certain that the Carbonara did not have Guanciale and they instead substituted pancetta which changes the flavor drastically. The meat was not crispy and had an almost bacon esque flavor. There was no punch from pecorino romano that you'd normally expect either which is another deviation. The sauce was not emulsified correctly and made the pasta hard to eat since all the noodles stuck together. The Amatriciana was also sorely missing the powerful flavor and texture of real guanciale and felt more like an Italian-American spaghetti than anything. While the pastas didn't taste bad they aren't what they are advertised as. I'd suggest anyone looking for a legit carbonara to steer clear.

They're back! They used to be good, then lost their way, and now Parisi is back. Their pizzas, and brick chicken, and sandwiches, and pastas are just what's needed if you're in the mood. Doesn't take too long. 1st come 1st serve seating. Order at counter, find table, enjoy.

Our first time here, and from start to finish, it was a really great experience! I like that it's deli style, so it gives you time to check out the menu without feeling rushed. I did have a hard time translating things, but should've just asked. I saw salmon and asparagus(two of my favorite things), so I just went with that. My ONLY qualm, was that my food smelled, looked, and tasted like cat food :( I'm pregnant, so I'm extra sensitive to everything, which is why I still gave this place 4 stars. I want to come back and try something else for sure! The staff was all wonderful, and very thorough. We never sat there waiting. Would definitely recommend, but just suggest getting something besides what I got lol

We've been to Parisi a couple of times now, mostly with my parents when they're in town visiting. My parents are true authentic - my mom's family is from Northern Italy and my dad is from Rome. We started with the mozzarella tasting board and the antipasto platter. The mozzarellas were delicious - I loved the red pepper sauce on the bottom of the plate! The antipasto plate was beautiful as well as delicious. It had some good cheeses (Parmesan was a little dry - maybe close to the end of the rind), prosciutto tasted authentic and the other pieces were tasty too. Service was very fast for everything - definitely fast casual! We then got our pizzas - margarita and 4 STAGIONI and a tagliatelle with Ragu, and the Colorado trout. The pizzas were good - flavorful BUT needed to be cooked longer for a crispier crust. I really enjoyed the pasta and my husband enjoyed the trout (I think it needed more salt and was over cooked). We got a bottle of Chianti for $36 to split between the four of us which was a good deal! To finish, we got some gelato to share (gianduja, pistachio and strawberry). From Italian natives, the gelato was WAY too sweet - should've used half the amount of sugar. The strawberry tasted pretty artificial unfortunately. To summarize, the appetizers were the best, I appreciated the fast casual service and the gelato was way too sweet to be considered Italian gelato!