Pagliacci's

02/13/2008 Posted by BobnNan

We went back to Pagliacci's to celebrate 40 years of marriage... It was where I proposed 41 years ago... We couldnt believe how great it was! We have returned over the years, but tonight was extra special! The music, the ambiance, everything just fit perfectly... Our server Eric (recently from the Bronx) was no stranger to Italian food, and agreed with us that the food was top choice! AND IT WAS! The Veal Parm was fantastic, and the Minestroni... well, what can you say.. Perfecto!. Eric made our evening extra special... we really enjoyed ourselves with salad, soup, our entree, and of course, some spamoni to top everything off... Naturally, we'll return home with our Chianti basket bottle to stick the candle in as a reminder of an extra special reminder of this evening and our first experience at Pagliacci's ... Thanks to the chef, and to Eric, our server, for an extra special evening in Denver!

Pros: food, ambience, service, everything

Cons: none

02/06/2008 Posted by tricia_ott

I used to love this place. My husband proposed to me there. But I just called them to make a reservation and the lady (whom I'm pretty sure is the owner) was very snotty. I've noticed snotty managers before, one who appears to be her son, but it's finally sunk in. It left such a bad taste in my mouth I'm writing this review. So I hope she reads it. First, you are a business. An invitee. Don't you depend upon your customers to help you succeed? And don't act like you are doing me a favor. You aren't. I can just as easily take my money and spend it elsewhere. And after reading the other recent reviews, I expect your business to deteriorate. It also shows me I'm not alone. Get it together. You had a great restaurant with good food, and you really don't have to ruin it with snottiness. I wish I would have called you on it. Instead I do the wimpy thing and write a review. Oh well. I know my voice is heard here.

Pros: (Used to be) Good food, good service

Cons: Rude, snotty reservationist (owner)

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01/24/2008 Posted by RJ232

We went there last weekend and boy did we regret it. EVERYONE that was working there was rude to us. I think the guy that greated us and was the host was also the manager because he was always snapping at the waitstaff pretty loudly. He was extremely rude to us when we asked to not be sat right near the entry way. The waiter took forever to greet us, forget our app and got our entre order wrong. And after ALL of this they offered no discount or even an apology. This was honestly the rudest restaurant expeirence I have ever had. Stay away!!!

Pros: Great place if you like to be ripped off

Cons: Horrid service and attitude from everyone, bad food

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11/24/2007 Posted by bunnysue67

OK, so I read all the reviews and we decided to try Pagliacci's. I decided that if a reviewer couldn's spell ITALIAN correctly, I could immediatley discard their bad review. After all, a few bogus ones written by competition have to slip in now and then. Four of us dined and first off, we all ordered different dishes. The calamari was well done. Crispy, not greasy and the sauce actually is reminiscent of some back east establisments that claim "world famous sauce". I had the best eggplant parm ever! My other cohorts ordered fish, sausage and pork dishes that were gone in an instant. Portions are ample, service was great despite it being a saturday night and I would put this on a must visit again list. Atmosphere is friendly, and suits both the casual to classy dresser. More importantly, all are welcome. You want good food, and are willing to pay a fair price , then you MUST eat here. But, hey, YOU be the judge!

Pros: Atmosphere, GREAT FOOD. Real foodies will love this place

Cons: None.

10/30/2007 Posted by gdeats

I have been coming to this place since I moved here form NY area 12 years ago my wife is From Denver took me here because I love Italian and grew up with it. I have never written a review for Pagliacci's but after reading other peoples I am amazed what the H*ll are you comparing Pagliacci's to F*ckin Olive Garden you people are nut's you don't know sh*t about Italian your probably from Iowa you midwestern idiots! I grew up eating in Little italy in NYC. This place is about as close as you can get to real Italian in this city. Yea prices have gone up over the years but go to Panzano and tell me this place isn't cheap for what you get!! Great old school atmosphere from real Italians not some polack who went to some fancy cooking school adding Foo Foo crud to old Italian dishes. You want lobster macaroni and cheese don't come here . This is real italian food with always great service and its not in LODO!! So all you suburban F*cks stay in LODO and eat your FOO FOO crud and stay away this place its too good for you.

Pros: everythin

Cons: nothin

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08/23/2007 Posted by stellahall

It was my first visit to the restaurant and I'm hooked! The atmosphere was breathtaking as you walked in. The staff was incredibly attentive, polite made you feel like you were Kings and Queens. The food is the best that I've ever had as far as Italian goes. I highly recommend this establishment and will definitely return. I can't remember the name of our server, but he was incredible. Awesome pretty much sums it up and the prices are great for what you get. Go for it!!

Pros: The staff, Food, Ambience, Price

Cons: NONE

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08/20/2007 Posted by uncledave

Loved this place for many years but sadly it has changed in the last couple of years and not for the better. The salad which used to be included in the increasingly high prices is no longer included. Portions in general have started to get pretty skimpy. Food is no better than some of the chains and service can be iffy.. So many better places for the money.

Pros: quaint old school Italian

Cons: so so food at increasingly higher prices

07/28/2007 Posted by denverdiver

I love this place it is my new favorite restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and romantic a perfect place for a date because it's hidden in a quite neighborhood out side of all the hubbub downtown. The food is moderately priced dinner for 2 with appetizers a bottle of wine and coffee ran us about $65.. The service was as good as any where else in this town prompt and polite not over barring. The gravy is as good here as it is in NY, Boston or St Louis!

Pros: The Sauce

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06/17/2007 Posted by t_mccool

We went to Pagliacci's for my birthday dinner last night and had a wonderful experience. The Veal Marsala was wonderful and tender and the prices were very inline. The atmosphere was warm and cozy not the kind of place to take children under 12 but we did have a screaming baby next to us. The service was warm and fun ask for JR he has been there a while and is quite knowledgeable and fun. Oh and don't forget the dessert!!! Tiramisu and Spumoni were AWSOME.

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06/17/2007 Posted by marthadewite

I love Italian food and have eaten at the best places in Boston, New York, Chicago and San Francisco and this quiet little place would stand up to the best of them. I thought our service was some of the best I have had in years attentive but not over bearing. Nice selection of wines and price ranges. This little family restaurant is a must for any one living in Denver and wants to experience what good American Italian food is like.

Pros: Food, Service, Value

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