DiFranco's

4.6

42 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Despite its small stature, DiFranco’s in the Golden Triangle / Cap Hill offers a largely satisfying menu of Italian cuisine options. The interior of the restaurant is rather simple with small, sleek chairs and tables that offer you a place to relax while you await your scrumptious meal at Di Franco’s.

Highly recommended menu options include the caesar salad, spaghetti and chicken parm, a seasonal pasta and the pizza logs. All the foods are made from a careful selection of delicious ingredients and spices. The flavors are reminiscent of Italian home cooking with an elevated twist. Visit DiFranco’s and satisfy your hunger with some amazing Italian cuisine options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Organic, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 253-1244
Website
http://www.difrancos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan DiFranco
Catering
We're available to cater your next event... please visit our website at www.difrancos.com/catering for options
Private party contact
Ryan DiFranco: (720) 253-1244

Location
955 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Neighborhood
Central
Cross street
Located closest to 9th and Lincoln
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chicken Parm$14.50
breaded red bird chicken, mozzarella, red sauce, pecorino, parsley, onions
Pesto Chicken$14.50
red bird chicken, basil pesto, provolone, baby arugula
Meatball$14.50
clyde's sausage, kiowa farms beef, tomatoes, red sauce, pecorino, basil
Eggplant Parm$14.00
roasted eggplant, red sauce, basil pesto, mozzarella, pecorino, fresh basil

Pastas

Most pastas are made in house daily. Make with Cappello's Gluten Free Almond Flour Pasta +$2.75

Spaghetti$15.50
red sauce, red pepper flakes, basil, ricotta salata, meatball
Spaghetti + Chicken Parm$21.50
spaghetti served with chicken parm
Spaghetti + Eggplant Parm$19.50
spaghetti served with eggplant parm
Vodka Penne$15.50
prosciutto vodka sauce, pecorino, parsley
Fettuccine Alfredo$17.50
alfredo sauce, broccoli, pecorino, parsley
Stuffed Shells$18.00
red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino, parsley
Seasonal Pasta
ask about our seasonal pasta

Sides

Chicken Cutlet
breaded or naked red bird chicken
Chicken Parm$10.00
breaded red bird chicken, red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino
Meatball$3.50
clyde's sausage, kiowa farms beef, pecorino, red sauce
Italian Sausage$6.50
clyde's hot italian sausage, red sauce
Eggplant Parm$6.50
roasted eggplant, red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino
Garlic Broccoli$5.50
garlic butter, pecorino, lemon
Garlic Bread$1.25
2 pc sourdough bread, garlic butter, pecorino, parsley

Sweet

Sweet
Our ricotta cookies and cannoli are handcrafted in house. Other sweets are made for us by The Flour Shop and Bittersweets Bakery in Denver, CO

Beverages

San Pellegrino$3.00
Italian Soda$3.00
Bottled Water$2.00
Coke$2.00
Diet Coke$2.00

Wine + Beer

house wine handcrafted for us by Bonacquisti Winery

DiFranco's House White, Red, or Rosé
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$35.00
Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Dolcetto$48.00
Ask about our rotating beer selection
Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Barbera$54.00
Ask about our rotating beer selection
Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Nebbiolo$56.00
Ask about our rotating beer selection
Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Barbaresco$78.00
Ask about our rotating beer selection

Weekly Specials

Tuesdays -- Penne for a Penny
buy 1 penne, get the second for a penny
Wednesdays -- Date Night$65.00
2 field green salads + 2 entrees + 2 cannoli + 1 bottle of wine (spaghetti with eggplant/chicken parm have additional charge; substitute caesar salads or upgrade the wine as well for an additional charge)

Happy Hour

available daily from 4pm - 6pm

Burrata$8.00
Pizza Logs$8.00
Glass of House Wine$6.00
Bottle of House Wine$25.00
Any Beer$4.00

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
3.8Ambience
2.4Value

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42 Reviews

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maryw
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very small and cozy. Just order at register. Great food, great service!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious, friendly staff, and good prices. Highly recommended!
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HHendry
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great little place! Staff was so nice and everything is made from scratch. It was so delicious.
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Brandon
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DiFranco’s food is delicious, from the salads to the cannolis. Everyone who works there is so kind, and the Wednesday date night special is such a great deal for an outing. When it gets busy, you can end up sitting pretty close to other people, but that isn’t a big deal to me. I could hear my partner just fine. If that does bother you, I’d recommend trying for an earlier or later dinnertime because then it’s less crowded and reservations are more staggered.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing small Cafe, great date spot. Amazing food.
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LucasM
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Honestly, I am not sure exactly what I expected when I went in. It was the start of a date night and was mildly surprised by the small space. Ordering was done at a kiosk at the front where other customers can pick up food or order items to go from the small deli. That said, it was a cute little space and the lady at the kiosk (whose name I did not get, I am afraid) was delightful and friendly. The pizza logs were delicious, my date loved her penne, and I enjoyed my stuffed shells. The Italian sausage was a bit too peppery for my preference, but not enough to ruin the meal by any means. Overall a pleasant surprise and worth keeping in mind for another night.
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JasonS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great little counter service Italian joint. Delicious food + gluten free options all over the menu.
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CherylV
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! What a pleasant surprise. DiFanco's dining experience was wonderful. The food is excellent and free parking was nice. I will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Yum! Everything we tried was exactly as it should be and quite delicious. The service was impeccable.
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Craner
VIP
Denver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
GREAT Italian food, fun and energetic atmosphere. Has been a favorite of ours for years, first time back to eat in since COVID. Love the food! Metal seats were not so good for my back.
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DiFranco's offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DiFranco's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 253-1244.

DiFranco's is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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955 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located closest to 9th and Lincoln
Neighborhood
Central
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Organic, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan DiFranco
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.difrancos.com/
Phone number
(720) 253-1244
Catering
We're available to cater your next event... please visit our website at www.difrancos.com/catering for options
Private party contact
Ryan DiFranco: (720) 253-1244

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Starters

Burrata$11.00

Dipping Oil$4.50

Pizza Logs$11.00

Salads

Field Greens$7.00

Arugula Caesar*$8.50

Subs

Chicken Parm$14.50

Pesto Chicken$14.50

Meatball$14.50

Eggplant Parm$14.00

Pastas

Spaghetti$15.50

Spaghetti + Chicken Parm$21.50

Spaghetti + Eggplant Parm$19.50

Vodka Penne$15.50

Fettuccine Alfredo$17.50

Stuffed Shells$18.00

Seasonal Pasta

Sides

Chicken Cutlet

Chicken Parm$10.00

Meatball$3.50

Italian Sausage$6.50

Eggplant Parm$6.50

Garlic Broccoli$5.50

Garlic Bread$1.25

Sweet

Sweet

Beverages

San Pellegrino$3.00

Italian Soda$3.00

Bottled Water$2.00

Coke$2.00

Diet Coke$2.00

Wine + Beer

DiFranco's House White, Red, or Rosé

Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Dolcetto$48.00

Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Barbera$54.00

Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Nebbiolo$56.00

Cantina del Pino Italian Selections, Barbaresco$78.00

Weekly Specials

Tuesdays -- Penne for a Penny

Wednesdays -- Date Night$65.00

Happy Hour

Burrata$8.00

Pizza Logs$8.00

Glass of House Wine$6.00

Bottle of House Wine$25.00

Any Beer$4.00

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