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Cattivella, Denver, CO

Cattivella

4.6
4.6
2264 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Award-winning Denver chef Elise Wiggins welcomes you to Cattivella, wood-fired Italian in the Eastbridge project in the Stapleton neighborhood where she lives. Cattivella translates to “naughty girl”.

Chef/Owner Wiggins brings decades of restaurant experience to Cattivella and was named Best Italian by Westword and winner of multiple awards for food and service from The Denver Post, 5280 magazine, The American Culinary Federation and The American Automobile Association. She makes an annual pilgrimage to Italy to work with Italian chefs and learn the classic techniques and ingredients that she employs at Cattivella.

An exhibition kitchen is the star of the show at Cattivella and focuses all attention on a wood-burning pizza oven, a wood-burning grill and the graceful dance of the Cattivella cooks.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 17:00–18:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 645-3779
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Elise Wiggins
  • Catering
    We do on and off site catering. please contact us for more information. 303-645-3779
  • Private party facilities
    Awarding Woodfire Italian Restaurant set in a beautiful modern and open space. Surrounded by glass and huge wrap around patio, Cattivella is a sophisticated environment with out being too stuffy.
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    29th/ Havana
  • Parking details
    A parking lot of no charge is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 4-6 every day & all day on mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 20:45
    Come try our happy hour....huge portions for super cheap!

What 2,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cattivella offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "attentive service" and the excitement of sitting at the kitchen counter. Highlights include the "rabbit gnocchi," "lamb ragu," and delightful happy hour selections. A true gem for Italian cuisine lovers in Denver.

2,264 Reviews
  1. alexa1991

    Denver2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for restaurant week, and boy, do they have some work to do. Started out with great mocktails and ordered all our food at once. I ordered 2 extra oysters with the 1st course, and they came out cold.. Our 2nd course had burrata with barely any burrata on pita. The manager tried to bring out the 3rd course before we got our 2nd course and then rudely asked, "So you want me to take them back?" And then proceeded to try to hand them off to another table. The 4th course came extremely late, and the vegetarian dish had 0 pesto cream. And the meatball dish came with 4 tortellini and 1 small meatball. The best part was the desserts by far. I know portions are small during restaurant week. However, this experience overall was a letdown.

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  2. Kleah

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for happy hour. Prices were great and food was excellent. I will definitely go back!

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  3. robert VIP

    Denver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday all day happy hour is a great thing!! So are the daily specials. Sign up for email alerts…warning, they make your mouth water.

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  4. Eclecticdiner

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to eat in Denver! It’s always on point. I do miss the flattoria plata! Charcuterie board!

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  5. shad VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We as always had a great evening, great service, and great food

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the cooks work their magic with the food. The mini tasting menu was delicious (we ordered short rib and frutti de Mer pasta ), and very filling. We love Cattivella!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just all around great experience. Been here so many times. Great food and drinks. Bring our young kids and the entire staff is so welcoming.

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    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great evening at Cattivella! Food, service always on point!

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  9. Alyssa

    Denver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was really good. Our only complaint was that it seems like they had shoved extra tables in, we were way too close to the other diners. Our chairs were literally touching the tables behind us and it was uncomfortable.

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  10. Kathryn VIP

    Washington DC66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, service good, but the noise was terrible!

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FAQs

Cattivella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 645-3779.

Cattivella is rated 4.6 stars by 2264 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cattivella

10195 E 29th Drive, Ste 110, Denver, CO 80238-3025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    29th/ Havana
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 17:00–18:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A parking lot of no charge is available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Elise Wiggins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (303) 645-3779
  • Catering
    We do on and off site catering. please contact us for more information. 303-645-3779
  • Private party facilities
    Awarding Woodfire Italian Restaurant set in a beautiful modern and open space. Surrounded by glass and huge wrap around patio, Cattivella is a sophisticated environment with out being too stuffy.
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