06/06/09

poor service and food

by beerman44

The maetballs and sausage are always different, very dry and seem to come from a food service (frozen). The sauce is never the same any two times. Don't know if it's canned or if they have different cooks making it daily. Also a little pricey for spaghetti and meatballs. The service is so so. They should have kept it on Lowell it seemed more family owned and operated, don't see any of the original owners at the new place. the people who run it now don't even look like there Italian.

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: food is very inconsistent

01/25/09

One of the Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

by jakalaki

We were so sad to see Valente's close down on W. 38th Ave--it was the best Italian in Denver for decades. We were glad to find Papa J's with a traditional, cozy, nice but comfortable Italian atmosphere, great service and great food on 75th Ave & Sheridan. The service is great! The atmosphere is great! The food is great! Some, but not all of their pastas are homemade--spag is not linguine is. Just ask if you prefer homemade pasta. Nothing is Valente's but Papa J's is in the same league. Ample parking and large spaces for big parties. It's real Italian, so it is kid and family friendly.

• Pros: Atmosphere, service, food, value, family friendly, parking, large party space
• Cons: None

09/29/08

great calzones

by enderlepat

They have the best calzones around there home made spaghetti is the best. Service is excellent.

We have been going there for years and have never benn dissapointed.

• Pros: nice family atomphere.
• Cons: none