Angelo's Taverna Littleton

The food was excellent and the service great. But I've never been to an Italian restaurant that didn't offer fresh grated Parmesan when the food was served or at least have it on the table. I would have given it 5 stars if we didn't have to track down our waitress to get Parmesan cheese.

Wow great pizza for Denver. I've been here 3 yrs from NY and this is in my top 5 maybe top 3.

I tried the strawberry Aperol spritz, which was decent but didn’t wow me; I might recommend sticking with a glass of wine or a beer instead. We shared some delicious burrata to start, and then we each ordered a pasta dish. I chose the Pollo Angelito, but found it a bit too rich for my taste. I would have preferred a whole grilled chicken breast on top instead of small pieces distributed throughout, which didn’t seem very fresh, though it was alright. I did notice that some of the pasta sauces were quite watery. When I reheated my leftovers, there was a large puddle of oil at the bottom of the container. However, my friends were happy with their meals, and the portions were generous. I’d love to return for lunch or happy hour to try a pasta with a tomato-based sauce or a pizza.

I ordered the steak gorgonzola, and the sauce was very runny, almost like milk. Nothing seemed to stick to the noodles. On the positive side, the steak was tender. I was with friends, so I didn’t want to make a fuss at the time. The next day, I called and spoke with Mercedes to share my feedback. She mentioned that the sauce wasn’t reduced enough and encouraged me to come back for a better experience next time. Unfortunately, that response wasn’t particularly helpful and didn't motivate me to return. They acknowledged the issue but didn’t seem to take it seriously.

We sat at the bar and Marissa was our server. I took her recommendation for a microbrew, while my friend opted for a lemon drop martini. Both drinks were excellent. We also followed her advice for vegetarian appetizers and entrees, and her selections were fantastic, topped off by her exceptional service. Despite the restaurant being quite busy, our food arrived promptly. I want to extend my compliments to the entire staff and management for their seamless teamwork in creating a wonderful dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning!