Chianti Ristorante Italiano: An Italian Culinary Gem in Greenwood Village

Add this to your list of places to eat in Colorado (they have some of the best gnocchi in town)... Let me introduce you to Chianti Ristorante Italiano in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This cozy, family-owned restaurant creates amazing Italian dishes based on a menu designed by the owner himself, Chef Alessandro Carollo. We arrived and were seated in the main dining room. Our server Gerry was phenomenal; he knew the menu inside & out and had great recommendations for us. He was quick with service and had a fabulous demeanor that made our double date so much fun. Chianti had a stellar wine list with exclusive options from Italy & France (which Gerry led us through). The Veal Meatballs were made with garlic, eggs, gorgonzola cream sauce, parmesan cheese, arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled bread. The Veal meatballs sat atop the robust & fiery arrabiata sauce. The parmesan cheese added a sharp and salty counterpoint to the sweetness of the veal. The grilled bread provided a contrasting texture of soft chew against the juicy meatballs. The Calmarretti e Zucchine was made with flash-fried calamari, julienne zucchini, & spicy marinara sauce. I was impressed with the calamari - it was the perfect level of flash-fried and kept the integrity of its taste profile. The Burrata e Pomodoro was made with creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, olives, & a Modena balsamic reduction. The burrata was cool & mild, which went beautifully with the acidity of the tomatoes. The star of dinner was the Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata made with potato dumplings in vodka pink sauce and parmesan cheese & served with a fresh burratina. Bury me in this burrata. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy on the inside with a slightly chewy texture. Their mild, starchy flavor complemented the smooth, sweet & tangy pink sauce, salty parmesan, & rich and milky burratina. The Ravioli di Salsiccia was made with homemade round ravioli filled with Italian Sausage and ricotta; & a fresh tomato-wine sauce. The homemade pasta dough of the ravioli had a subtle wheat flavor; it was thin, elastic, & provided a satisfying bite. Each ravioli enveloped the savory & meaty Italian sausage. The Scaloppine ai Carciofi e Limone was made with veal scaloppine with grilled artichoke hearts & finished with a lemon wine butter sauce. This was a well-balanced dish. The veal & sauce created a rich base that was cut through by the bright and tangy lemon juice. The artichoke hearts added a unique & contrasting flavor profile. For dessert we had the cheesecake - a lovely finish to a fabulous meal.

Absolutely phenomenal food!! The ambiance is nice, the service was amazing and the whole staff are so attentive and helpful. We came to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the menu had something for everyone on it! We had the salmon and butternut squash ravioli and could not stop until we were entirely too full, can’t wait to come back to try more items from the menu

This place is an absolute hidden gem. We moved here from NJ about 10 years ago, and have been looking for a comparable Italian restaurant since then. We stumbled onto this place, and now I can’t wait to go back. The service was great and the food was impeccable. They gave us a complimentary glass of Limoncello to top it off. Love this place!!!

We came to Chianti after a dinner to grab a glass of Italian wine and dessert. The restaurant started to slowly clear out around 8 PM, so we were happy to get a table. This place is petite, but it's got an incredible amount of charm. We had some fantastic wine, and the dessert helped end our evening on a high note. One more thing: our server was the true highlight. Full of energy, humor, and positive vibes, he took great care of us. This post-dinner visit definitely left us wanting for more. We'll be back for a full dinner experience soon!

After 3 years since my last visit, still a phenomenal and tasty experience. If there is one thing I look for in a restaurant, it's consistency. And Chianti fills that role without a doubt. Amanda was a complete delight as well as everyone else. Looking forward to coming back!

This Italian restaurant is a Diamond find in Denver. I visited this restaurant for the first time and was blown away by the service and pride that all the staff had. The food was all hand made and it was one of most authentic places that I ever visited in my lifetime. I highly recommend it to anyone within Denver or visiting the city. The capacity of the restaurant is limited but the flavors of the food were on point! I highly recommend this place and will visit in the future again. Compliments to the Chef and Waitstaff for the amazing experience. Great Job Chianti Ristorante Italiano!

We celebrated Christmas Dinner here with friends. They offered a Christmas Day special menu with plenty of great options. Our party had a variety of meals and drinks. All of our meals were delicious and the drinks were very refreshing. All of the staff were excellent and very attentive. Overall, we had excellent dining experience.

This place was phenomenal, and lived up to the expectations. I got the gnocchi and it was delicious, I saw this place on TikTok and saw the amazing food and decided to go here our last day in CO. I definitely recommend and the waitress Cynthia was so caring and personable. The staff seemed like family and you'll feel so welcomed. My sister enjoyed her Mushroom ravioli and the serving size was enough to feel satisfied but not too full that you're stomach doesn't feel upset. Please visit this place the next visit to Colorado or when you're craving authentic Italian food with a welcoming atmosphere. I also really loved the soundtrack it felt very romantic and comforting.