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Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd

4.3 (863)
$30 and under
Italian
11877 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112

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Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Centennial

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Nonna’s Italian Bistro serves up home-cooked Italian dishes and local favorites throughout the week. The wine dinner is a popular favorite, but many diners also prefer the standard dinner menu, which offers everything including starters, salads, soups and entrées.

The grilled salmon salad is particularly tasty, as is the pasta fagole and the arrabbiata, which is made with sausage, spinach and peppers. For lunch, enjoy a menu of sandwiches with themes drawn from traditional Italian-Chicago street food. The Italian beef sandwich is always a hit, but you might prefer the Italian combo with beef, sausage and peppers. There is a kids’ menu available, as well as a daily happy hour with discounted wines and snacks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next celebration at Nonna’s Italian Bistro with private dining, customizable four-course menus, flexible bar options, A/V, optional live music, and private patio access. No separate room fee. Full restaurant buyouts available Tuesdays for up to 155 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kevin Blount: (720) 917-9998

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd.

4.3

4.3
(863)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nonna's Italian Bistro on Arapahoe Rd delights with "amazing service" and "wonderful food," set in an inviting atmosphere enriched by live music. The new management is committed to maintaining the restaurant's charm. While some dishes and experiences vary, many diners enjoy the "delicious meals" and "friendly service."
863 Reviews
  1. Patrick Gold

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Still a great experiance and amazing food. New owners have kept the same charm as prior. Would be nice if you brought back half price wine night.

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  2. Mark

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Chicken parm could have used more sauce.

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  3. Randy

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and the service and food was amazing a must try
    Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe RdResponded on 29 October 2026
    Randy Thank you so much for your kind review, we certainly want to make sure our guests have a great experience every time they come in. See you soon Nonna's Bisro

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  4. Marilyn

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it here. The food and service are wonderful. We love that there is a guitarist on the weekend that we enjoy!
    Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe RdResponded on 29 October 2026
    Marilyn Thank you so much for your kind review, we are certainly happy that our guests enjoy the live music and our guitarists are some of the best. See you soon, Nonna's Italian Bistro

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  5. Glenda

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere . Love taking out of town guests there
    Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe RdResponded on 19 October 2026
    Glenda Thank you so much for you kind review, we especially love meeting new friends and folks from out of town. Look forward to seeing you again. Nonna's Italian Bistro

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  6. Tim

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so disappointed, we have been here before, and the food was extraordinary. This time. It was just fair. We come from out of town to eat here, but won’t do it again.
    Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe RdResponded on 19 October 2026
    Tim We are sorry we did not meet your expectations, but always value guest feedback to ensure we are analyzing ways to improve with our staff. I noted you didn't have many details on what was disappointing and what was different from previous times you've been in. Please feel free to reach out to me at the restaurant and ask for Kevin (Owner) so that I can learn more from you on how we could have made your experience more satisfactory. Thank you Kevin - Owner

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  7. Eliana Gold

    Denver / Colorado134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and not our last-a lovely evening with music and great food. Our server Ashley was wonderful and the new owners-are great. We will see you again...
    Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe RdResponded on 19 October 2026
    Ellana Thank you so much for your kind review, enjoyed meeting you and so glad you had a good time. Ashley is certainly always great with our guests and we look forward to having you back. Kevin - Owner

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  8. George Gold

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This used to be one of favorite go to spots for delicious Italian food. Unfortunately, due to a change in ownership, things have changed and definitely not in a positive way. Our server was very nice and did a great job but two of our three entrees were disgusting. Thankfully they did take them off of or bill, that was still crazy 🤪 expensive for 1 app, 2 cocktails, 1 entree, and a coke. $86! 🤯 Very sad and disappointing.

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  9. Cyndi Gold

    Unspecified15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner with wonderful friends We all ate too much

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  10. Jon

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a very ho hum Italian restaurant, with OK food. There was live music when we sat down, which was a little loud, but it stopped before our dinner was served. Service was hit and miss. Our waiter arrived at our table 3 times before we had a chance to review the menu, but then after our first round of drinks, he disappeared for and extended stretch. The off putting moment for me was as we were about to order our main course, our waiter heard that my son had just moved to Denver from Vermont, and he launched into a story about fishing in New England where everyone on the ship got sea sick but him. Pretty odd dinner story just before the food.... Food was OK. Garlic Knots were tasty, but a bit chewy. Brussel Sprouts were very good, and the Little Devil's were pretty tasty. We ordered four different mains, 3 pastas and the I ordered the Chicken Picatta. My chicken was tough, the sauce was watery, and the pasta was overcooked. In fairness, the other 3 in our party all liked their pastas much more than me. Wine servings are advertised as 9 oz. but they are not. Prices aren't bad, but the portions are smaller than expected. Desserts included Tiramisu, which was a bit too "cakey" and not the best. The Pistachio Cannoli was much better, and enjoyed by all. In summary, questionable service, mixed on the food, and the ambiance was just OK.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next celebration at Nonna’s Italian Bistro with private dining, customizable four-course menus, flexible bar options, A/V, optional live music, and private patio access. No separate room fee. Full restaurant buyouts available Tuesdays for up to 155 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kevin Blount: (720) 917-9998

FAQs

Yes, Nonna’s is frequently recommended for date night, thanks to live music, cozy low lighting, and multiple anniversary visits described by guests.

Portions at Nonna’s are often described as generous, several guests say parties left comfortably full, and kids’ plates can be the same size as adult entrees.

Nonna’s feels warm and inviting, cozy, low-lit interiors with live piano or saxophone on weekend nights, and the owner often visits tables, which adds a personal, family-run touch.

Smart casual is the guide here, polished but relaxed, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights out.

Yes, Nonna's offers a kids’ menu and reviewers repeatedly describe family visits, attentive servers to children, and kid-sized dishes like spaghetti and gelato flights.

Yes, reviewers describe a lovely outdoor patio, which has been used alongside the private dining options for events.

Nonna's is at its liveliest on Friday and Saturday evenings when live music is featured, a great date-night vibe; for a calmer visit, guests describe Monday evenings as slow.

Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd is open for dinner Monday–Thursday 4:00 pm–8:00 pm, Friday–Saturday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm, and Sunday 5:00 pm–8:00 pm; a daily happy hour is also offered.

For live-music nights and a lively date-night vibe, go Friday or Saturday, guests highlight the live music as a standout part of the experience.

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Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd

4.3
$30 and under
Italian
Centennial

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
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