Chianti Ristorante Italiano

Add this to your list of places to eat in Colorado (they have some of the best gnocchi in town)...

Let me introduce you to Chianti Ristorante Italiano in Greenwood Village, Colorado. This cozy, family-owned restaurant creates amazing Italian dishes based on a menu designed by the owner himself, Chef Alessandro Carollo.

We arrived and were seated in the main dining room. Our server Gerry was phenomenal; he knew the menu inside & out and had great recommendations for us. He was quick with service and had a fabulous demeanor that made our double date so much fun. Chianti had a stellar wine list with exclusive options from Italy & France (which Gerry led us through).

Chianti had a stellar wine list

The Veal Meatballs were made with garlic, eggs, gorgonzola cream sauce, parmesan cheese, arrabiata sauce, pancetta and grilled bread. The Veal meatballs sat atop the robust & fiery arrabiata sauce. The parmesan cheese added a sharp and salty counterpoint to the sweetness of the veal. The grilled bread provided a contrasting texture of soft chew against the juicy meatballs.

Veal Meatballs

The Calmarretti e Zucchine was made with flash-fried calamari, julienne zucchini, & spicy marinara sauce. I was impressed with the calamari - it was the perfect level of flash-fried and kept the integrity of its taste profile.

Calmarretti e Zucchine

The Burrata e Pomodoro was made with creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, olives, & a Modena balsamic reduction. The burrata was cool & mild, which went beautifully with the acidity of the tomatoes.

Burrata e Pomodoro

The star of dinner was the Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata made with potato dumplings in vodka pink sauce and parmesan cheese & served with a fresh burratina. Bury me in this burrata. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy on the inside with a slightly chewy texture. Their mild, starchy flavor complemented the smooth, sweet & tangy pink sauce, salty parmesan, & rich and milky burratina.

Gnocchi alla Vodka e Burrata

The Ravioli di Salsiccia was made with homemade round ravioli filled with Italian Sausage and ricotta; & a fresh tomato-wine sauce. The homemade pasta dough of the ravioli had a subtle wheat flavor; it was thin, elastic, & provided a satisfying bite. Each ravioli enveloped the savory & meaty Italian sausage.

Ravioli di Salsiccia

The Scaloppine ai Carciofi e Limone was made with veal scaloppine with grilled artichoke hearts & finished with a lemon wine butter sauce. This was a well-balanced dish. The veal & sauce created a rich base that was cut through by the bright and tangy lemon juice. The artichoke hearts added a unique & contrasting flavor profile.

Scaloppine ai Carciofi e Limone

For dessert we had the cheesecake - a lovely finish to a fabulous meal.

Cheesecake

Big thanks to Chianti Ristorante Italiano, Gerry, & Alessandro for hosting us!

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

Chianti Ristorante Italiano

• Address: 5121 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

• Phone: (303) 796-0611

• Menu: chiantiristoranteitaliano.net

• Reservations: opentable.com