Dio Mio

Best spaghetti and meatballs I’ve ever had in my life, didn’t know it could possibly be that good. Those handmade noodles (and I also assume the bread too?) really made me go “my god this is good pasta”. Appetizers were also delicious. Service was great. Will definitely come back for happy hour menu (admittedly maybe not outside of that from a price perspective).

The food was fantastic and the space was comfortable. The look was definitely trying to be sophisticated. The service was good from the customer service perspective, but it was a bit inefficient. Instead of needing to go up to the counter for all orders, if we could order food via the QR code, even if you need to buy alcohol in person with ID, it would mean shorter lines at the counter.

The fresh made pasta and bread were delicious although the Brussels sprout appetizer was our absolute favorite. Pasta portion sizes and staff were great! The only note I would make is that their dessert portions are very small, but the prices did not indicate that. Definitely worth stopping in for happy hour!

The rigatoni dish is something I dream of. The cacio e pepe is an elevated simple dish. The cocktails, people, and of course the food, is amazing. I do not live in Denver but my sister does and I come here at least once when I visit. The pasta is perfectly Al dente and the Brussel sprouts are balanced with sweet and crispy. 10000/10 recommend.

As a seattelite this place felt like home. The dishes take an existing well like concept and add their own twist. Each dish has their own personality. The house sourdough brought a fresh take on bread and cheese combo. For the carbonara the sauce felt rich, creamy, decadent. The peas added a nice hint of sweetness. The mezzi rigatoni was generously portioned. The jalapeños complemented the rigatoni with a perfect tartness and the sauce was well proportioned. It’s a little on the pricier side, but the perfect spot for a date or night out and the food and service is definitely worth it.