Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar Menu
Welcome to Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar, where authentic Italian cuisine meets an enchanting atmosphere in the heart of Denver. This charming eatery invites you to indulge in its exquisite menu, blending traditional recipes with modern flair.
- Signature Dishes: Feast on homemade pastas like the Pappardelle con Cinghiale, featuring tender wild boar in a rich Merlot sauce, or savor the classic Spaghetti con Polpettine, bursting with flavorful meatballs.
- Hearty Options: The Ossobucco di Lamb stands out, braised to perfection, served alongside fettuccine for a truly decadent experience.
- Sweet Endings: Don’t miss the heavenly Tiramisu or the indulgent Vulcano al Cioccolato, guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
With options for everyone, including many vegetarian dishes, Venice Ristorante is perfect for groups, and offers an inviting outdoor seating area. Whether dining in or enjoying takeout, this establishment is a must-visit for lovers of Italian fare.
Gli Antipasti
Veal Meat Balls
New. With garlic, eggs, Gorgonzola, Parmesan cheese, Arrabiata sauce, pancetta, and grilled garlic ciabatta bread.
Carpaccio d Alba con Polenta
New. Polenta, mixed green, thinly sliced filet mignon, baby arugula, crispy capers, shaved Parmesan cheese, aioli, and white truffle oil.
Arancini di Riso e Croquettes
New. Combination of fried saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese sauce, and potatoes croquettes.
Mozzarella Caprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Mediterranean dry oregano, olives, and Tuscan olive oil.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Sauteed eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, and basil.
Granchio alla Veneziana
New. Deep-fried crab cake, saffron-Gorgonzola cream sauce.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled ciabatta bread topped with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, and dry oregano, garnished with olives.
Charcuterie and Fromage
New. Mozzarella caprese, parma prosciutto, mortadella, cacciatorini salami, imported Parmesan cheese, grilled rustic bread and walnuts.
Burrata e Prosciutto
Fresh burrata served over beet carpaccio, wild arugula, Parma prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, olives, and arugula pesto with balsamic reduction.
Calamaretti e Zucchine Fritte
Flash-fried calamari rings and tentacles, julienne zucchini, spicy marinara sauce.
Panzanella
New. Vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, celery, basil, toasted ciabatta bread, and Sangiovese wine vinaigrette.
Insalata Fresca
Field greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata di Cesare
Romaine lettuce with fried capers, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese tossed with a Caesar dressing, served in a Parmesan cheese basket.
Insalata di Spinaci
Baby spinach salad tossed with toasted almonds, orange segments, and goat cheese in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Insalata Lemoncello
Romaine, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, Gorgonzola crumbles, almonds, and limoncello dressing.
Le Insalate
Ravioli Fatti in Casa
Ravioli Salsiccia e Porcini
Homemade round-shaped ravioli filled with spicy Italian sausage, ricotta, porcini mushrooms, Parmesan, served in a porcini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage-wine sauce.
Verdi e Bianchi
New. Square shaped spinach ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, served in a marinara vellutata sauce and sage brown butter.
Lasagna Bolognese
Italian style lasagna baked in the oven with bolognese and bechamel-Parmesan.
Tortelloni alla Parmigiana
New. Housemade hat-shaped ravioli filled with fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, served in a Gorgonzola cream sauce.
Cappelletti di Zucca
Homemade small hat-shaped ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese, served in a marinara-vellutata sauce.
Risotto Pollo e Pesto
Imported Italian rice with sauteed fresh chicken in a creamy basil pesto sauce
Risotto
Gli Gnocchi Fatti in Casa
Gnocchi Primavera
Potato dumplings, spring vegetables in a citrus chardonnay wine sauce.
Gnocchi al Pesto
Potato dumplings in a creamy basil pesto sauce
Pappardelle con Cinghiale
New. Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes, and merlot wine sauce.
Spaghetti con Polpettine
Spaghetti and homemade meatballs, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, and marinara sauce.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Egg ribbon pasta with Parmesan and butter; served over house meat ragu.
Linguine Vongole
Linguine pasta tossed with Manila clams and roasted garlic in a pinot grigio wine sauce.
Rigatoni con Salsiccia
Short tube pasta tossed with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, button mushrooms, and marinara sauce finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan cheese.
Linguine Mare
Thin flat long pasta with scallops, shrimp, Manila clams, mussels, garlic, and fresh tomatoes; finished with a light marinara sauce.
Scampi Pomodora e Manta
Linguine pasta tossed with jumbo prawns, cherry tomatoes, mint, and chardonnay wine sauce.
Le Paste Fatte in Casa
Le Carni Bianche
Pollo alla Milanese
New. Lightly breaded chicken breast sauteed until golden brown, arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, and lemon vinaigrette.
Medaglioni di Pollo
Chicken breast medallions filled with Italian ham, asparagus, and fontina cheese; finished in the oven with a chardonnay wine sauce.
Polletto ai Carciofi e Capperi
Chicken breast with baby artichokes, capers, and roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce.
Pollo al Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed in a marsala wine sauce with fresh porcini & wild mushrooms.
Galletto Caprese
Chicken breast sauteed with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, Parmesan, and fresh mozzarella, then finished in the oven.
Ossobucco di Lamb
New. Lamb shank braised with plum tomatoes and root vegetables, Barolo wine sauce; fettuccine.
Scaloppine Marsala
Veal scaloppine with fresh button mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
Vitello alla Milanese
Lightly breaded tenderized veal cutlets sauteed until golden brown, accompanied with an arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan, and lemon vinaigrette.
Scaloppine Picatta
Veal scaloppine with capers, and roasted garlic, finished in a lemon chardonnay wine sauce.
Vitello alla Caprese
Veal scaloppine with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Il Vitello
Red Meat
Agnello alla Brace
8 oz. Double Colorado lamb chops grilled, served roasted potatoes.
Filetto ai Porcini
8 oz. Prime filet mignon grilled, with porcini mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes.
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and chocolate chips
Profiteroles al Cioccolato Scuro
Profiteroles filled with chantilly cream; covered with a dark chocolate sauce.
Torta al Formaggio
Original cheesecake drizzled with fresh strawberry sauce.
Vulcano al Cioccolato
Chocolate lava cake; served warm with hazelnut gelato.
