Valente's Italian Restaurant
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-4965
Phone: (303) 421-5115
08/20/2007 Posted by xlsutter
A Monday night with family from out of town was great. While the place wasn't packed there was a good crowd of what looked like locals. Staff seemed to know most guests. I eat here when on this side of town because of the homemade pasta and sauce. The sauce you can tell is made there. It is smooth with a nice consistency. Not too garlicy, or acidic and bathes the homemade pasta. My cousin had the stuffed bell peppers, one green and one red. Great simple presentation of two good sized peppers stuffed with ground beef and sausage, no rice filler. They peppers came with a nice size portion of homemade spaghetti. These noodles are a bit thicker than the store bought types, they were great as I had a taste along with half of a pepper my cuz couldn't finish. I will make it a point to get back more often the drive is worth it from my side of town, it really isn't far. I noticed other Italian spots on the drive west on 38th.............none seemed to be nearly as busy as Valente's. There must a reason, I'm sure its the pasta and sauce. I'm hooked!!!
Pros: Homemade pasta and sauce
Cons: The wine list while good did not have a Barolo on it
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