Dio Mio - Handmade Pasta
#46 in USA
#14 in Denver
Restaurant
- 3264 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80205 USA
Company Description
Dio Mio is a counter-service restaurant focusing on fresh, handmade pasta. Chefs Spencer White and Alex Figura use their fine dining backgrounds to craft a mix of traditional Italian, and contemporary food in a relaxed and approachable environment.
Review & Rating
There is something to be said about restaurants that focus on doing one thing extremely well. Dio Mio handmade pasta extremely well. The atmosphere definitely fun with modern music playing and a relaxed dress code for the employees. The food was absolutely perfect and if I had more time in the RiNo district i would have done my best to try the whole menu. Prices are on par with well-executed food service but they do have happy hour specials if you're looking to cut a bit of cost. If you're looking for a great dinner you should add this to your list of restaurants to try.
Cute vibe but hard to find a seat. Definitely not the greatest homemade pasta I've had, but on top of that, the Rigatoni sauce was very... greasy? lemony flavor was the nicest part. That dish was just meh. The lasagna... not sure if I just caught it on a bad night or what. I didn't taste any beef, it was VERY earthy mushroom tasting and I LOVE mushrooms - but it was overcooked for sure. Burnt around all the edges and pasta was rubbery. Not impressed. The one good thing was the brussels. Probably wouldn't go back again... paid $55 for 2 to sit in an uncomfortable counter seat on a stool, for sub-par rigatoni and lasagna that I couldn't finish - I am not a picky eater... (and the brussels.) Nobody asked how our food was.
Absolutely delicious, friendly service in a relaxed but energized atmosphere. Plus free bread, so all the reasons to go back 🙌
I’m not a big italian food person, I got the rigatoni and it was banging. Looota lemon zest. Good amount of garlic. Definitely seasoned well AND it comes with bread. No complaints I would go again
Fun pasta dishes that are interesting, but I think the real takeaway here is the font selection on the janitor's door: the 1994 Microsoft classic "Comic Sans". Heck yeah!
My friends and I go to a different Italian restaurant every month. Dio Mio is definitely near the top of the list in terms of our favorites! The food is delish (and plentiful). It has a fun vibe and a great atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing I didn't like was having to go up to the register to order (drinks and food). I found it disruptive to the conversation as someone was getting up every few minutes to order food or to order a drink.
This place was recommended to us, it has great food and good size portions, crowded restaurant but worth the wait. Pasta was wonderful. The only negative part is the seating arragemnets, you need to find your your table as it becomes available so if you have several people on your party somewhat of a hassle to find a table for all. Other the that the place was great and pricing was on point. Good quality food besides all things we want good italian pasta..👍 Thank you
Great Italian place in denver. Great dishes. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Will definitely be going again.
Had dinner here while in town from Ohio. I want to start this review by saying that spaghetti is my favorite food. I could eat it every day without question. This place has the best spaghetti I’ve ever had in my life and I can say that with 100% certainty. Started with the broccoli that was just as good. This place puts love into their food and it shows! 10/10 would go again. Awesome.
Seat yourself in a place this small is a nightmare. When you're waiting for a table you stand awkwardly right next to people trying to enjoy their dinner to claim your table. Then when you're finishing your meal people do that to you. Seat yourself is great for large places with 20+ tables, I actually prefer it to having to wait on the waiter to get more water or whatever. The food was good, so that's the 2 stars Why would you play trap music in a restaurant? These kind of places really don't give great experiences, but maybe I'm old fashioned so if you're "hip" and you like get started at while your finishing your meal you'll love it.
Absolutely delicious, friendly service in a relaxed but energized atmosphere. Plus free bread, so all the reasons to go back 🙌
There is something to be said about restaurants that focus on doing one thing extremely well. Dio Mio handmade pasta extremely well. The atmosphere definitely fun with modern music playing and a relaxed dress code for the employees. The food was absolutely perfect and if I had more time in the RiNo district i would have done my best to try the whole menu. Prices are on par with well-executed food service but they do have happy hour specials if you're looking to cut a bit of cost. If you're looking for a great dinner you should add this to your list of restaurants to try.
I’m not a big italian food person, I got the rigatoni and it was banging. Looota lemon zest. Good amount of garlic. Definitely seasoned well AND it comes with bread. No complaints I would go again
Cute vibe but hard to find a seat. Definitely not the greatest homemade pasta I've had, but on top of that, the Rigatoni sauce was very... greasy? lemony flavor was the nicest part. That dish was just meh. The lasagna... not sure if I just caught it on a bad night or what. I didn't taste any beef, it was VERY earthy mushroom tasting and I LOVE mushrooms - but it was overcooked for sure. Burnt around all the edges and pasta was rubbery. Not impressed. The one good thing was the brussels. Probably wouldn't go back again... paid $55 for 2 to sit in an uncomfortable counter seat on a stool, for sub-par rigatoni and lasagna that I couldn't finish - I am not a picky eater... (and the brussels.) Nobody asked how our food was.
This place was recommended to us, it has great food and good size portions, crowded restaurant but worth the wait. Pasta was wonderful. The only negative part is the seating arragemnets, you need to find your your table as it becomes available so if you have several people on your party somewhat of a hassle to find a table for all. Other the that the place was great and pricing was on point. Good quality food besides all things we want good italian pasta..👍 Thank you
Fun pasta dishes that are interesting, but I think the real takeaway here is the font selection on the janitor's door: the 1994 Microsoft classic "Comic Sans". Heck yeah!
Great Italian place in denver. Great dishes. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Will definitely be going again.
Had dinner here while in town from Ohio. I want to start this review by saying that spaghetti is my favorite food. I could eat it every day without question. This place has the best spaghetti I’ve ever had in my life and I can say that with 100% certainty. Started with the broccoli that was just as good. This place puts love into their food and it shows! 10/10 would go again. Awesome.
My friends and I go to a different Italian restaurant every month. Dio Mio is definitely near the top of the list in terms of our favorites! The food is delish (and plentiful). It has a fun vibe and a great atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing I didn't like was having to go up to the register to order (drinks and food). I found it disruptive to the conversation as someone was getting up every few minutes to order food or to order a drink.
Seat yourself in a place this small is a nightmare. When you're waiting for a table you stand awkwardly right next to people trying to enjoy their dinner to claim your table. Then when you're finishing your meal people do that to you. Seat yourself is great for large places with 20+ tables, I actually prefer it to having to wait on the waiter to get more water or whatever. The food was good, so that's the 2 stars Why would you play trap music in a restaurant? These kind of places really don't give great experiences, but maybe I'm old fashioned so if you're "hip" and you like get started at while your finishing your meal you'll love it.
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