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Cattivella, Denver, CO

Cattivella

4.7
4.7
2250 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options
  • 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 2,250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cattivella shines as a "neighborhood gem" with incredible food and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the open kitchen concept and diverse menu, featuring fan favorites like the "Lamb Ragú" and seasonal tasting menus. Happy Hour offers great value, and the atmosphere is perfect for both casual and special occasions.
2,250 Reviews
  1. matt

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I went here for my birthday/Valentine’s Day yesterday and just was pretty disappointed. Was seated at the bar counter which was unexpected as I am pretty sure this was not disclosed on the initial opentable reservation screen but I checked and it was added to my email confirmation I received the day before. So that is what it is and The bar counter was fine besides our seats were pushed up against where the bathrooms are and the open fire grill side of the open kitchen. I would suggest installing a foot bar on the bottom of the bar counter so customers can relax their legs and add some purse hooks and to replace all the bar chairs. The bar chairs were not all the same (mix and match) and in a state of damage, needing repair and/or replacement. Bar chairs are only $75-$150 for decent ones and these really need to be replaced and improved, especially for a place charging $60 (mkt) for a steak dish and in the $25 range for pasta. I would not recommend this place and would go to Quality Italian, Restaurant Olivia, or Lo Stella 10/10 times before going here again. I also felt staffing might be an issue, hard working kitchen staff but felt like their experience cooking authentic “from scratch” Italian food was most likely limited.

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  2. Mitchell

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cattivella provided me and my partner with a fantastic dining experience this Valentines. While most restaurants were booked, I was fortunate enough to find this place with an open reservation for 5pm and we took it - we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The dining room and atmosphere is upscale but casual, and seating is arranged in a way that allows you to be comfortable regardless of where you’re placed or who’s around. The service is even better - our server specifically was quick, attentive, and answered any questions we had about the food, drinks, and desserts effortlessly. Additionally, both our food and drinks arrived very quickly. Speaking of food and drinks, everything was AMAZING! My partner had some wine and I had the grapefruit cocktail, which was sweet and hit just the right spot as someone who prefers sweeter cocktails. In terms of food, my partner got the Trenette and I got the Lamb Ragu. I can’t attest to the Trenette but from what I tried it was delivious, but the Lamb Ragu? Oh my gosh. That is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. Super savory flavors and some of the most tender lamb - let alone meat - that I’ve ever had. All in all, Cattivella provides diners with an elegant dining experience in every regard, and I can guarantee that my partner and I will be back. Thanks for an awesome Valentines!

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  3. Chris

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the food and service was very good. Definitely recommend the lemon cake for dessert!

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  4. James

    VIP

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is excellent here and the service has always been good when I go. Can’t wait to use the patio in the summer. The only downside is the open kitchen concept leaves you smelling like food when you leave.

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  5. dyanne

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Cattivella’s for over five years now and they never disappoint! Tonight, I brought relatives with me and this was their first time there. They loved it! The food is delicious and creative without being over the top. Both the cocktails and the mocktails are wonderful, as well. This is my go to restaurant where I can always count on the service and food to be excellent!

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  6. Bonnie

    VIP

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! Servers did an amazing job. I would go there again, anytime!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love this place and, again, it did not disappoint. The seafood pasta special was new for me and the shrimp bisque sauce made it perfect.

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! Sitting at the counter with my wife on a Friday night was the perfect start to the weekend.

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  9. Laura

    Denver

    83 reviews

    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    After many emails from Cattivella touting their New Year's specials, we were excited to revisit this neighborhood gem. Our enthusiasm was unfortunately deflated this trip. We were warmly welcomed when we entered the nearly empty restaurant and quickly seated. The service, however, was stunted. Drinks took too long, salad special was missing ingredients, entrees took forever. Not sure what's going on--maybe just a fluke. Maybe usual kitchen staff is on vacation? In any case, this visit was disappointing. Perhaps and hopefully better next time.

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  10. Marc

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sverything was great but the lizza crust was way too soft. More like a pizza taco. So it needed a few more minutes in the over.

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FAQs

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

Cattivella is rated 4.7 stars by 2250 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 43 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options

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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