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The Best Italian Restaurants in The Highlands

The Highlands has 8 Italian restaurants in our database. 5 of the spots below hold a 4.5-star-or-higher Google rating. They're ranked by a review-weighted signal, each linked to full details and directions — or let the app plan your night around one.

Updated June 2026

Ranked by a rating signal weighted for review volume — a 4.9 with a handful of reviews won't outrank a well-loved 4.6. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →

1Spuntino $$2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 872 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianBarView → 2Cart Driver Lo-Hi $$2239 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 578 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianPizzaView → 3Maci Cafe $1575 Boulder St b, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 436 Google reviewsCafePatioItalianView → 4Boombots Pasta Shop $$2647 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211RestaurantItalianView → 5Proto's Pizza | Denver $$2401 15th St, Denver, CO 802024.5 · 738 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianPizzaView → 6Lechuga's Italian Restaurant $3609 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.5 · 2,408 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianView → 7Gaetano's $$3760 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.4 · 2,948 Google reviewsRestaurantBarItalianView → 8Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria LoHi $$3000 Zuni St, Denver, CO 802114.3 · 1,756 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianPizzaView →

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Frequently asked

How many Italian restaurants are there in The Highlands?

Hit the Town tracks 8 Italian restaurants in The Highlands, Denver, each with directions and details.

What are the best Italian restaurants in The Highlands?

Notable picks include Spuntino, Cart Driver Lo-Hi, Maci Cafe, Boombots Pasta Shop, and more. Browse the full ranked list above.

How much do Italian restaurants in The Highlands cost?

Prices range across $ – $$, with most landing around $$. You can filter by price in the Hit the Town app.

Can Hit the Town plan a night around Italian restaurants in The Highlands?

Yes — tell the app your mood, time, and group, and it builds a walkable The Highlands itinerary around a spot like these, tuned to your taste.

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