“When in Venice!” We dined at Venice Restaurant in Greenwood Village for dinner this week & from the elite Italian food & wine offerings, to the ambience, to the staff - everything came together for a fabulous experience.

We arrived at Venice and were seated in the main dining room. The aesthetic was airy with Venetian inspired décor throughout the space. There were white silks adorning the ceiling, column accents, gold mirrors & gondola paintings.

The staff at Venice was superb. General Manager, Aldo Perez welcomed us to the restaurant with a radiant smile and extensive knowledge on the menu. He and our server, Krassie ensured our meal ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed during dinner. Krassie was lovely and attentive with service. Expo, Rita was the sweetest thing and ensured our drinks were filled and that we had a clean table.

We started our meal with wine & prosecco.

I had the Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, 2021 Chardonnay.

This was a nice Chardonnay with a soft straw color. It had fruit forward aromas of white peach and apple. The wine was refreshing with a creaminess on the palate & a long finish.

Cassidy had the Bisol, "Jeio", Brut NV Glera, Prosecco.

The Prosecco was a lively wave of bubbles with flavors of fresh fruit.

For Antipasti we had the Carpaccio & Polenta and the Mozzarella Caprese.

The Carpaccio & Polenta was made with thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, crispy capers, polenta, parmesan cheese, aioli, and white truffle oil.

The delicate carpaccio slices was arranged among a fresh bed of tender arugula leaves that covered the polenta cake. The rustic Italian-style polenta cake was warm and offered a sweet corn taste with the texture of a dense cornbread - it was delicious.

The Mozzarella Caprese was made with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olives.

The Caprese was a solid combination of textures and freshness. The large, thick slices of fluffy mozzarella paired beautifully with the bright, acidity of the ripe tomatoes.

For Pasta we had the Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata and the Agnolotti ai Funghi.

The Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata was made with potato dumplings in a vodka pink sauce and parmesan cheese, served with a fresh burratina.

Bury me in this gnocchi - I couldn’t get enough. The piping hot, pillow-ey potato dumplings were generously coated in a creamy alla vodka sauce that was rich and sweet. The pasta was baked around the cheesy goodness of the burratina which made for epic cheese pulls. This was my favorite of the night.

The Agnolotti ai Funghi was made with homemade round shaped ravioli filled with Portobello and cremini mushrooms, parmesan and ricotta cheese with a hint of garlic and porcini, served in a porcini and gorgonzola cream sauce.

The agnolotti was unreal. The Portobello and cremini mushrooms filled the homemade raviolis with light earthy notes. That umami flavor matched up with the aromatic garlic & decadent cream sauce created an amazing mix of savory flavors. This was Cassidy’s favorite.

For Specials we had the Cioppino Toscano made with Chilean seabass, shrimp, mussels and salmon simmered in a savory broth.

The Cioppino was a hearty stew that was perfect for a cold night.

For Dessert we had the Hazelnut Chocolate Flute topped with strawberries.

The smooth hazelnut gelato was swirled with rich chocolate sauce & presented in a chilled flute glass. The chocolate-hazelnut combination was characterized by sweet cocoa & a delicate, nutty taste. A beautiful end to a fantastic meal.

Huge thanks to Venice Restaurant, Aldo, Krassie, & Rita for hosting us! We will see you all again very soon.

Check it out babes and let them know that denv.her. sent you. xx

Venice Restaurant, Greenwood Village

Located in: The Orchards
Address: 5946 S Holly St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Menu: veniceristorante.com
Phone: (720) 482-9191
Reservations: opentable.com
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery