Q: I am interested in exploring authentic Italian food. Can anyone give me some names of the best authentic Italian restaurants in Denver?
A: The best one was Li'l Ollie's. But the owners were getting older, the neighborhood was changing, and they closed a few years ago, it was incredible though. These days for very good Italian I'd suggest: Carmine's on Penn which serves family style. Venice in Greenwood Village Pasta's in Littleton Undici in Englewood is Northern style Skip the chains. Maggiano's and Carraba's are okay, but I always prefer private restaurants. I dine out a lot and have been to all of the above several times and enjoyed them greatly.