Italian food is always a crowd pleaser, but its def having a moment and, more good news, you don’t need a passport to find great Italian food, just a trip across Arvada. From decades-old family restaurants to newer spots putting a fresh spin on tradition, the city’s Italian scene is as rich and varied as the dishes themselves.

Consider this your guide to eating your way through a little slice of Italy, right here at home.

“….Sometimes, restaurants with a loyal customer base can change and evolve their menus while staying popular. Sometimes, a place like that can even keep its name even as its identity morphs. But it’s not often that a restaurant can keep its loyal customer base and its name while adding an entirely new cuisine. That’s what has happened at Bada Bing Grill in Arvada…”

For those with tastebuds that would rather not tango with each cardboard slice, there’s great take-out in Denver — Thrillist even made a list. In 2021, Hamori really got his rhythm and ended up making that list right alongside the big dogs.