Reader: Denver Is Losing Its Old-School Italian Joints

As the temperatures dropped, we found ourselves craving old-school pasta, and shared our list of the best red-sauce joints in Denver.

In their comments on the Westword Facebook post, readers serve up plenty of additional suggestions — Randi’s? Carl’s? Gallo Supper Club? — and many memories. Says Sue:

 It wasn’t the greatest food, but i loved the atmosphere at the Saucy Noodle. I cried when it closed this summer. Denver is losing all of its old-school Italian joints.

Adds Stephanie:

I miss The Blue Parrot in Louisville.

Adds Zu:

Reading this made me hungry! Oldtimers still miss Pagliacci’s, Carbone’s, Patsy’s, etc., but there are some gems on this list.

Says Bradley:

Dino’s, it’s all about Dino’s, always has been and always will be. I miss Dino and his food.

Daniel recalls:

Patsy’s was the best…but those days went bye bye….

Suggests Ian:

Go get Amici’s at 44th and Wadsworth. Absolutely amazing. I’ve been eating there since I was a child at five years old; they are still in business, still family-owned.

Jay wonders:

Why is it so hard to find a place that serves meat raviolis?

And then there’s this from Joey:

Generally the colder temperatures are in the north of Italy, where they tend to eat more white sauce. Jussayin..

Any suggestions for meat ravioli? Good white-sauce joints? What’s your favorite Italian restaurant? Which do you miss most?