Place Category: Italian and Outside Dining
ounded in “2002” Venice Ristorante has brought a five-star Venetian dining experience right to Denver, Colorado. Each of our three Ristorantes; Venice Downtown, Venice DTC and Chianti DTC expresses the highest culinary expertise from the Owner Alessandro Carollo and Executive Chef, Christian Delle Fave. Venice invites you to be pampered by our monthly wine dinners, private dining for your next event (business or pleasure), complete catering services and our delectable five-course meals served tableside.
At Venice, we pride ourselves in the care we give to each of our guests. From our impeccable service to our exquisite authentic Italian cuisine, we guarantee you a wonderful dining experience. Make your reservation today.
Venice Ristorante LODO Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeGLI ANTIPASTI
NEW: Granchio alla Veneziana 9.95
Deep fried crab cake, saffron-gorgonzola cream sauceNEW: AArancini di Riso e Croquettes 11.95
Combination of fried saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese sauce & potatoes croquettesBruschetta al Pomodoro 4.95
Grilled ciabatta bread topped with fresh vine ripened tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, garnished with olivesand white truffle oilNEW:** Carpaccio d’ Alba con Polenta 9.95
Polenta, mixed green, thinly sliced filet mignon, baby arugola, crispy capers, shaved parmesan cheese, aioli and white truffle oilCalamaretti e Zucchine Fritte 11.95
Flash-fried calamari rings and julienne zucchini accompanied with spicy marinara sauceMozzarella Caprese 9.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Mediterranean dry oregano, olives and
Tuscan olive oilNEW:Charcuterie & Fromage 13.95
Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts**Burrata e Prosciutto 11.95
Fresh burrata served over beet carpaccio, wild arugula, Parma prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, olives and arugula pesto with balsamic reductionI PANINI
Sandwich con Salsiccia 11.95
Grliled Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green saladSandwich Vegetariano 10.95
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, fontina cheese, sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green saladSandwich al Pollo 11.95
Grilled chicken, provolone cheese, zucchini, tomatoes and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green saladSandwich al Tacchino 11.95
Slow roasted turkey breast, caramelized onion, cambonzola cheese, sliced tomatoes and baby spinach on a homemade focaccetta bread, served with hand cut fries and field green saladLE INSALATE
Insalata al Limone 7
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and “lemoncello” dressingInsalata di Spinaci 5.95
Baby spinach salad tossed with toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigretteNEW: Panzanella 7
Vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, celery, basil, toasted ciabatta bread and Sangiovese wine vinaigretteInsalata Fresca 4.95
Field greens, vine-ripened tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese tossed with balsamic vinaigretteInsalata di Cesare 7
Romaine lettuce, fried capers, Tuscan croutons and shaved parmesian cheese tossed with an homemade, caesar dressing.Add Grilled Chicken 6, add Grilled Shrimps 7, add Grilled Salmon 12, add Grilled Sausage 5.
I RAVIOLI FATTI IN CASA
Ravioli di Pollo 12.95
Housemade square shaped ravioli stuffed with ground chicken breast, parmesan, mascarpone cheese, tossed in a creamy pesto sauceVerdi e Bianchi 11.95
Square shaped spinach ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauce and sage brown butterCuori d’Aragosta 14.95
Hand made heart shaped ravioli filled with Maine lobster, rock shrimp and leeks; served over brandy lobster cream sauce and citrus zestTortelloni alla Parmigiana 13.95
Housemade hat shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served in a gorgonzola cream sauceCappelletti di Zucca 13.95
Homemade hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauceRavioli Salsiccia e Porcini 12.95
Homemade round shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, parmesan, served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage-wine sauceLasagna Bolognese 12.95
Italian style baked lasagna with bolognese and bechamel-parmesanRISOTTO
Risotto con Salsiccia e Spinaci 14.95
Imported Italian rice, spicy Italian sausage, fresh spinach, porcini mushrooms, parmesan cheese & truffle oilGLI GNOCCHI FATTI IN CASA
NEW: Gnocchi al Pesto 12.95
Potato dumplings tossed with chicken breast in a creamy basil pesto sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted walnutsLE PASTE FATTE IN CASA
Pappardelle con Cinghiale 13.95
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and merlot wine saucePappardelle Nere alla Veneziana 16.95
Egg ribbon black ink pasta with prawns, clams, mussels, scallops and fresh tomatoes; finished with a light marinara sauceSpaghetti Carbonara 11.95
Spaghetti with Pancetta, cream, pasteurized egg yolk and pecorino cheeseSpaghetti con Polpettine 12.95
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauceTagliatelle Bolognese 12.95
Egg ribbon pasta tossed with our special meat raguScampi al Limone 15.95
Linguine pasta tossed with pan-seared jumbo prawns, capers, roasted artichokes in a lemon butter sauceLinguine Vongole 14.95
Linguine pasta tossed with Manila clams and roasted garlic in a pinot grigio wine sauceRigatoni con Salsiccia 12.95
Short tube pasta tossed with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, button mushrooms and marinara sauce finished with a touch of cream and parmesan cheeseAll Entrées served with choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro or angel hair garlic & oil
All Entrées served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro, angel hair garlic oil, soft gorgonzola polenta
LE CARNI BIANCHE
NEW: Pollo alla Milanese 13.95
Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrettePollo al Marsala 13.95
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushroomsMedaglioni di Pollo 14.95
Chicken breast medallions filled with Italian ham, asparagus and fontina cheese; finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauceGalletto Caprese 13.95
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the ovenPolletto ai Carciofi e Capperi 13.95
Chicken breast with baby artichokes, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauceIL VITELLO
NEW: Ossobucco di Vitello 23.95
Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, Barolo wine sauce; fettuccineSaltimbocca alla Romana 16.95
Veal scaloppine with Parma prosciutto, sage & fontina cheese, finished with a chardonnay wine sauceVitello alla Caprese 16.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheeseVitello alla Milanese 16.95
Lightly breaded tenderized veal cutlets sautéed until golden brown, accpmpained with an arugola salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan and lemon vinaigretteScaloppine Marsala 16.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauceScaloppine Carciofi e Capperi 16.95
Veal scaloppine with grilled artichokes hearts, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce
10.95 LUNCHBOX
{Downtown Location Only)
Sandwiches Selection
Each sandwich comes with a small side salad, chips, a small cannoli, and a drink
SANDWICH AL TACCHINO — Slow roasted turkey breast, caramelized onion, cambonzola cheese, sliced tomatoes, and baby spinach on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips
SANDWICH CON SALSICCIA — Grilled Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips
SANDWICH VEGETARIANO — Grilled zucchini, eggplant, fontina cheese, sliced tomatoes, and mayonnaise on homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips
SANDWICH AL POLLO — Grilled chicken, provolone cheese, zucchini, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on a homemade focaccetta bread. Served with side house salad and chips
PIADINA AL PROSCIUTTO — Fontina cheese, Parma prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and arugula on a homemade Italian-style flatbread
Drink options
PEPSI, DIET PEPSI, SPRITE, GINGER ALE, OR SODA WATER
Venice Ristorante LODO Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAll Entrées served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro, angel hair garlic oil, soft gorgonzola polenta
GLI ANTIPASTI
NEW: Veal Meat Balls 14.95
With garlic, eggs, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, Arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled garlic ciabatta breadNEW: Granchio alla Veneziana 12.95
Deep fried crab cake, saffron-gorgonzola cream sauceNEW: ** Carpaccio d’ Alba con Polenta 12.95
Polenta, mixed green, thinly sliced filet mignon, baby arugola, crispy capers, shaved parmesan cheese, aioli and white truffle oilBruschetta al Pomodoro 5.95
Grilled ciabatta bread topped with fresh vine ripened tomatoes, basil and dry oregano, garnished with olivesNEW: Arancini di Riso e Croquettes 14.95
Combination of fried saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese sauce & potatoes croquettesNEW: Charcuterie & Fromage 17.95
Mozzarella Caprese, Parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnutsMozzarella Caprese 14.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Mediterranean dry oregano, olives and Tuscan olive oil**Burrata e Prosciutto 15.95
Fresh burrata served over beet carpaccio, wild arugula, Parma prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, olives and arugula pesto with balsamic reductionMelanzane Parmigiana 12.95
Sautéed eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce and basilCalamaretti e Zucchine Fritte 16.95
Flash-fried calamari rings and tentacles, julienne zucchini, spicy marinara sauceLE INSALATE
NEW: Panzanella 6.95
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, celery, basil, toasted ciabatta bread and Sangiovese wine vinaigretteInsalata di Spinaci 7.95
Baby spinach salad tossed with toasted almonds, orange segments and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigretteInsalata Fresca 5.95
Field greens, vine ripened tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese tossed with balsamic vinaigretteInsalata Lemoncello 6.95
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, almonds and “lemoncello” dressing**Insalata di Cesare 7.95
Romaine lettuce with fried capers, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese tossed with a Caesar dressing, served in a parmesan cheese basketI RAVIOLI FATTI IN CASA
NEW: Ravioli di Pollo 22.95
Housemade square shaped ravioli stuffed with ground chicken breast, parmesan, mascarpone cheese, tossed in a creamy pesto sauceNEW: Cuori d’Aragosta 23.95
Hand made heart shaped ravioli filled with Maine lobster, rock shrimp and leeks; served over brandy lobster cream sauce and citrus zestRavioli Salsiccia e Porcini 20.95
Homemade round shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, parmesan, served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage- wine sauceNEW: Tortelloni alla Parmigiana 18.95
Housemade hat shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served in a gorgonzola cream sauceNEW: Verdi e Bianchi 19.95
Square shaped spinach ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauce and sage brown butterCappelletti di Zucca 21.95
Homemade small hat shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts and parmesan cheese, served in a marinara-vellutata sauceLasagna Bolognese 21.95
Italian style lasagna baked in the oven with bolognese and bechamel-parmesanRISOTTO
Risotto con Salsiccia e Spinaci 22.95
Imported Italian rice, spicy Italian sausage, fresh spinach, porcini mushrooms, parmesan cheese & truffle oilGLI GNOCCHI FATTI IN CASA
NEW: Gnocchi al Pesto 20.95
Potato dumplings tossed with chicken breast in a creamy basil pesto sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted walnutsLE PASTE FATTE IN CASA
NEW: Pappardelle con Cinghiale 23.95
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and merlot wine sauceRigatoni con Salsiccia 17.95
Short tube pasta tossed with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, button mushrooms and marinara sauce finished with a touch of cream and parmesan cheeseSpaghetti con Polpettine 20.95
Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes and marinara sauceNEW: Pappardelle Nere alla Veneziana 23.95
Egg ribbon black ink pasta with prawns, clams, mussels, scallops and fresh tomatoes; finished with a light marinara sauceNEW: Spaghetti Carbonara 17.95
Spaghetti with Pancetta, cream, pasteurized egg yolk and pecorino cheeseTagliatelle Bolognese 18.95
Egg ribbon pasta with parmesan and butter; served over house meat raguScampi al Limone 23.95
Linguine pasta tossed with pan seared jumbo prawns, capers, roasted artichokes in a lemon butter sauceLinguine Vongole 22.95
Linguine pasta tossed with Manila clams and roasted garlic in a pinot grigio wine sauce
All Entrées served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of: roasted potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, penne pomodoro, angel hair garlic oil, soft gorgonzola polentaLE CARNI BIANCHE
NEW: Pollo alla Milanese 21.95
Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed until golden brown, arugola salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese and lemon vinaigrettePollo al Marsala 22.95
Chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushroomsMedaglioni di Pollo 23.95
Chicken breast medallions filled with Italian ham, asparagus and fontina cheese; finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauceGalletto Caprese 22.95
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, then finished in the ovenPolletto ai Carciofi e Capperi 22.95
Chicken breast with baby artichokes, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauceIL VITELLO
NEW: Ossobucco di Vitello 29.95
Veal shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, barolo wine sauce; fettuccineScaloppine Carciofi e Capperi 27.95
Veal scaloppine with grilled artichokes hearts, capers & roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauceScaloppine Marsala 27.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauceSaltimbocca alla Romana 27.95
Veal scaloppine with Parma prosciutto, sage & fontina cheese, finished with a chardonnay wine sauceVitello alla Caprese 27.95
Veal scaloppine with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella & parmesan cheeseVitello alla Milanese 27.95
Lightly breaded tenderized veal cutlets sautéed until golden brown, accpmpained with an arugola salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, parmesan and lemon vinaigretteVenice Ristorante LODO Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeGelati Misti 7
Choose two of your favorite flavors gelato; pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, amaretto, coffee, spumoni, strawberriesTiramisu 7
Lady finger soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone, cream and chocolate chipsProfiteroles al Cioccolato Bianco 7
Profiteroles filled with chantilly cream; covered with a white chocolate sauceProfiteroles al Cioccolato Scuro 7
Profiteroles filled with chantilly cream; covered with a dark chocolate sauceMousse al Cioccolato 7
Cocolate Mousse and fresh raspberries with pistachio gelatoVulcano al Cioccolato 7
Chocolate lava cake; served warm with hazelnut gelatoTorta al Limone 7
Short dough filled with a lemon pastry cream; garnished with pine nuts and almonds; served with hazelnut gelatoTorta di Pere 7
Pear tart with almonds; served with pistachio gelato