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DiFranco's
Authentic Italian flavors served with heart in Denver.
4.8(5 reviews)
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italian
italian
pasta-shops
About DiFranco's
DiFranco's is a beloved Italian restaurant in Denver, offering a cozy, casual dining experience where you order at the counter and enjoy homemade pasta and rich sauces. Known for its flavorful red sauce, friendly service, and community feel, it's like visiting an Italian grandmother's kitchen. With reasonable prices and specials like Tuesday's penne deal, we provide a welcoming spot for date nights, family meals, and takeout. Our commitment to quality and customer care shines through in every dish.
Business Info
Location
955 Lincoln St D, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Services Offered
Homemade Pasta Dishes
Freshly made pasta with rich, simmered sauces like stuffed shells and spaghetti.
Counter-Service Dining
Casual setup where you order at the counter and food is brought to your table.
Takeout and Delivery
Available for pickup or through delivery services for enjoying Italian meals at home.
Weekly Specials
Deals such as 'Buy one penne get one for a penny' on Tuesdays for great value.
Local Wine Selection
House wines bottled locally in Denver to complement your meal.
Catering and Large Orders
Options for group events and parties with customizable Italian menus.
Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
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Aspen Chardavoyne
via Google
15 days ago
First time here and it was a lot smaller than I expected and feels more like a casual and fast dining experience. You order your food at the counter and pay there and then sit at a table of your choosing and wait for the food to come out. The food although was pretty tasty was very small portions for the price you’re paying for it. My stuffed shells came with 5 shells on the plate for $19… bit overpriced in my opinion for the fact that this is not a traditional sit down restaurant and you don’t get much food.
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Larry Leevia Google
about 1 month ago
So I ordered through Uber Eats (my last time doing that for this restaurant because they take a HUGE chunk of the profits from DiFranco's), and the delivery guy brought the wrong order. I was so upset because we LOVE their food. So I called the restaurant to let them know that I received the wrong order, and not only did they make it right, but the owner, Dave, brought my order out himself!! I went to give him the incorrect order and Dave says, "Please keep it and have it for lunch tomorrow." This place is absolutely AMAZING and they always come through. THANK YOU THANK YOU DIFRANCO'S!!!!
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Aleen Martinezvia Google
2 months ago
This is a great place the Gentlemen that served us were so polite , helpful and professional the food was very good, the eggplant was very tasty and the tomatoes soup was so yummy. My daughter had the spaghetti and loved it.
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Kate Burbachvia Google
3 months ago
Visited Difranco’s for date night. Hidden gem with phenomenal Italian dishes! We had one of the seasonal pasta dishes and pasta shells both were excellent the sauce was very rich and flavorful. The house wine was also good, bottled locally in Denver. The staff was very kind and educational on selecting what to order. Definitely would recommend!
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Matthew Wheelervia Google
5 months ago
Absolutely the best pasta in town! The flavors were incredible, especially their rich and flavorful red sauce that tasted like it had been simmering all day. The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and happy to accommodate every extra request with a smile. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the outstanding quality of the food. (Buy one penne get one for a penny on Tuesday’s!) Dining here feels like coming home to an Italian grandmother’s kitchen, where every bite is made with love and care. Without a doubt, I’d recommend this spot over any other pasta place in the area!
