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Lou's Italian Specialties

Restaurant · $$ · Denver, CO · 4.6 ★ · 1,004 Google reviews
Updated June 2026
RestaurantItalianHappy Hour
Walk-ins welcomeModerate noiseMedium energyAccessible

About Lou's Italian Specialties

Upbeat neighborhood outpost for sandwiches, panini, salads & specialty grocery items. Price tier: $$.

A 4.6-star Google rating across 1,004 reviews makes Lou's Italian Specialties one of the better-reviewed restaurant spots in RiNo. Inside it reads easygoing and conversation-friendly, and most people stay ~1.5 hrs. We tend to build RiNo nights around it as a dinner anchor.

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Address
3357 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80205
Price
$$
Vibe
Pasta, Romantic, Wine, Casual, Relaxed
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The vibe

PastaRomanticWineCasualRelaxedHidden Gem

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Most people spend ~1.5 hrs here. Hit the Town turns a single spot into a full evening — dinner before, drinks after, and a walkable route that ties it together, tuned to your taste.

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