Outstanding gourmet Italian food and a wonderful atmosphere! I have dined here several times now and have been impressed with both the food and service each time. Hands down, this is the best higher-end Italian eatery in the North end of town!!! (They have an extensive wine list as well)
(5)
Jacob R.
Our experience was amazing! My wife and I dined on Sunday a week ago. I indulged in the classic Caesar salad and Rare Ahi tuna. My wife ordered the Atlantic salmon, which was cooked to perfection. Our waiter was young, but very attentive and food came out at a speedy pace. I strongly recommend Asti to anyone that's looking for a wonderful dining experience!
(5)
Stan P.
While they were a bit understaffed the night we stopped in (lacking at least a Hostess, Bartender and/or one wait person) the staff were great fun and made the wait well worth the time. The Chicken Orecchiette rocked and well worth ordering, the Carbonara was also tasty. The White Bean Soup was good and well worth having on a cold winter day. A good journeymen like wine selection, tasty wine at reasonable prices.
(4)
Kevin M.
Best Italian restaurant north of Denver! Chicken O. was excellent as was Seafood Linguini. The ambiance would be perfect for a first date (even though I've been married over 20 years...just sayin). THey also cater to just about any thing you want- even when it's not on the menu. I had a business lunch with a collegue of mine who has to eat gluten free. I was thinking, great ... Italian food probably wasnt the best choice for gluten free. But the waitress said the chef could make anything on the menu gluten free at your request. Now that's service!
(5)
Dave A.
This place has matured over the years. Expanded menu, real bartender, better service. Can't go wrong here.
(4)
Gary S.
Outstanding service. Food was excellent. Gnocchi & duck very tasty. We'll be back.
(5)
John T.
Very nice restaurant with excellent service, nice ambience, & the main reason for my 5 stars - THE BEST SALMON I'VE EVER TASTED. I order salmon often & I notice if it's overcooked. They must have a great chef, because this was head & shoulders above any other restaurant's salmon dish that I've had. The texture was perfect, the flavor fantastic. I wish I could always get fish so nicely done...
(5)
Doug M.
The service was terrible, our waitress, Kelly took forever to take our order and then to bring our food. When I questioned her on the wine she said she didn't know Italian wine (in an Italian restaurant ?). I ordered my Ahi medium well and when it took forever to come out to the table she said it was because of how I ordered it (my fault ?). The tuna smelled fishy and old. This was not a good experience for a $100 meal. I will not return.
(1)
Jesse D.
The penne with Italian sausage is fantastic. They serve large portions so expect to take home left overs. The staff is knowledgeable as well as friendly. I'll be back!
(4)
J B.
I actually like this restaurant, but my hugest complaint was that when I went to this place at "8:15" on a Sunday, the lady said they are closed. Are you kidding me!!!! This place probably gets at most 15 tables all day, and they are turning down customer. This place is a pretty big and I barely ever see this place filled, and now she can turn down business at 8:15, you got to be kidding me. I know you guys are probably saying u should of came early or were u the only person there. Come on, they need to spread the word about their restaurant and keep the customers coming back and HAPPY, plus there were 4 tables there and their food hasn't even came out yet. To the owner or manager of this restaurant, I dont think you guys should be turning down customers or have a staff that wants to turn away a 60-120 dollar table.
(3)
Sadie P.
A very nice welcoming, comfortable new Italian place in the Orchard. We went in for lunch and the service was great and very friendly. The food was very good and not over priced. I loved the way it was set up seemed very cozy, but nice and crisp. We really needed a new place up north look forward to coming in here for dinner soon, the wine list looks amazing!!! They are also are part of the event "Dining out for life" thats going on the 30th!!!
We dined here on New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and well prepared. I had the seafood ravioli and my girlfriend had the Ahi tuna. The restaurant was busy and the dining room was full that night, but nevertheless the service was impeccable. Our waiter and the other wait staff were attentive. And as an added plus there is not a television in the restaurant. So everything combined made our New Year's Eve meal a memorable experience.
(5)
Greg R.
A great meal with good atmostphere. We just grazed on appetizers, soup and salad, but it was all delicious and the wine flights were well chosen.
(4)
Chris M.
Another great meal at Asti, the Ahi was awesome.
(4)
Kira A.
I have been going to Asti's regularly since they opened, and love it more each time. The food is delicious, the service impeccable, the atmosphere high-class. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the tiramisu is the best I have had outside of Italy, the chocolate truffle is a chocoholic's dream, and the risotto specials always combine marvelous flavors into a delectable whole. The monthly regional meals are a real treat too. A great place to impress friends, or have a romantic dinner for two.
(5)
Jodi A.
My husband's birthday was yesterday. He chose this place for his birthday dinner based on the reviews. Firstly, it was Tuesday. I guess Tuesday nights they do not hire bussers to clear the tables between courses. It was annoying to be served our entrees while the dirty plates from the appetizers remained on the table. We did not receive bread and oil until we asked for it....after the entrees had already arrived. Crappy service because they were obviously understaffed. There was one server and the host taking care of the entire front of the house. The server was young and seemed inexperienced. The risotto was 25 dollars. The crab cakes were 9.00...and were the size of a mushroom each. Three salad sized mushroom sized crab cakes. My dining partners all excused the service with excuses of "Well, it IS Tuesday !" Well, then they should have special Tuesday pricing to go along with the lack of attentiveness....right?
(2)
Jolene C.
Really great service, great food. Our waiter was polite and attentive and all of our food was delicious. It's a lovely atmosphere inside with soft music playing. Wood furniture, cloth napkins, candles on the table - all very comfortable. We ordered one main course - the risotto with salmon - and a variety of appetizers. Our favorites were the gnocchi and the apple salad. The portions are reasonable - you could probably order 2 appetizers per person and a bottle of wine and have plenty of food. If you need to walk around a bit before dessert, there's an ice cream place just past the playground. You could get dressed up to go here or you could just stop in while shopping. We wore jeans and tee shirts and fit in with the late lunch crowd until the dinner crowd starting arriving. Then the attire was more polished and fitting the inside decor. Highly recommended for date night, family dinner (they have a kids menu, booster seats, crayons, and kids-sized silverware), or just sharing some wine with friends while watching the sun set.
(5)
Mandy E.
Went here last week because they're a member of the barter network we belong to and we love Italian so we figured why not. The ambiance is pretty nice and the location pretty convenient. The service and the food leaves a lot to be desired. Our waiter hardly ever checked on us, had to ask other servers for sweetener and refills on our drinks. The soup for starters was pretty good although a little cold. The main courses were pretty weird. I had the chicken caprese with pasta and there was maybe 3 tiny pieces of mozzarella it was mostly chicken and pasta. Which I could deal with if it tasted good. The chicken tasted like frozen chicken breast they put on the grill for a minute and the sauce which was basically just some balsamic vinaigrette had no taste. My fiancee had the steak dish and the presentation was beautiful I had almost regretted my dish and wanted his until I tasted it. The steak literally had no flavor at all and was extremely tough. Flank steak really needs seasoning if you want to present it as a main dish. Wasn't even passable enough to bring home for leftovers. Dessert was pretty good no complaints there. We might come back and try something else but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here wasn't worth the $80 plus tip we spent.
(3)
Erik G.
Overpriced! The food was good but I was still hungry after eating. I don't remember what my girlfriend got, but the menu stated rock shrimp and when she got her food, the shrimp were tiny salad shrimp. The waiter was odd, I felt as if I needed to clap after hearing her presentation of the specials. We would have had more wine had she came back before we were over the whole experience.
(3)
Coyote O.
First, let me say that I am incredibly fussy about Italian food. I come from a huge Italian family full of excellent cooks, and the ghost of my beloved (and even fussier) grandmother sits at my shoulder when I eat Italian food. In thirty years, Asti D' Italia has the distinction of being the fourth Italian restaurant that I want to go back to, and eat again! We took a friend, for his birthday. Normally I won't even go into an Italian restaurant without coercion. I was worried the meal would be disappointing. Boy, was it anything but! As soon as we entered, we were made to feel welcome. The service was extremely attentive without being intrusive, and made excellent recommendations when asked. Before we even started, I ordered an espresso. This is usually the first place my fangs come out, but it was superb. Served in a nice demitasse cup, with an espresso spoon, the top was covered with perfect crema (the teensy bubbles in espresso, when it's made properly). It tasted like heaven. We were served a delicious red wine, which we all enjoyed, and which not only made a nice starter, it went delightfully well with our appetizers and meals. For appetizers, we ordered the crab cakes with remoulade, the antipasto misti, and my personal favorite, the steamed PEI mussels. At first, the antipasto looked a little lean on the plate, but each item was chosen with great care, and soon had our mouths watering for more dinner. This is what an antipasto is for - waking up the taste buds! Everything was fresh and of high quality. We were served bread with fresh, rich virgin olive oil and vinegar for dipping, always in the right amounts. Some places try to stuff bread into you, but here they brought out as much as we needed for each course. The crab cakes were very tasty, and our resident crab cake lover gave his definite seal of approval. I found them rather good myself, and I don't even care for crab cakes! The steamed mussels were an extravagant surprise. With bread to dip in the juices, they would have made a wonderful entree all on their own. Just the perfect amount of garlic, spices, basil, fresh tomato, peppers. The chef obviously knows the proper way to prepare mussels - not a bit of grit or fishy flavor, just delicate, perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your mouth goodness. When the entrees arrived, things just kept getting better. I ordered the free-form seafood ravioli, not quite knowing what to expect. What we got was way beyond my expectations. Fresh-made, thin ravioli noodles (I can't believe how good a simple noodle could taste!), loose under a pile of mouth-watering shrimp, fresh fish, calamari, and in a rich but not heavy cioppino-style broth. The whole was surrounded by more perfect mussels. It was heavenly. I not only ate the whole thing, I ended up sopping up the broth with bread, and even eating it with a spoon! And it's not because the portion size was small - I simply couldn't stop eating, long after I was full. The other members of our party ordered the potato gnocchi with duck, the pesto pasta primavera, , and the buffalo and three-cheese lasagna, respectively. The lasagna was good, hearty, and delicious without being greasy, very filling and satisfying. The pesto was a little light on the basil, compared to how I make it, but it worked amazingly well with the fresh vegetables and chicken. My spouse said that if he ordered it again, he'd be happy to have it with just the vegetables, they were so tasty (that's saying a lot). The duck dish was outstanding by far. The gnocchi were some of the best I've ever tried. They managed to be light and delicate, when normally they are very heavy and starchy. And the duck itself? Perfect. Everything was so very good that in a departure from our usual routine, we decided to order dessert, despite our bulging midriffs. I ordered the taramisu (after securing at least one promise of assistance in eating it). The others ordered cannoli and a chocolate truffle. The taste of the cannoli I had brought me back years - it was very similar in style and taste to how my beloved grandmother made them. I'm assured the truffle was delicious also. The tiramisu, however, was about the best I've ever had. The first part of the experience was eating the fresh blackberries from the top. They must have gone out and picked them themselves! I couldn't believe how good they were! And then when we got down to the confection beneath? Heaven. Creamy, sweet but not overly so, perfect amount of everything, even served at exactly the perfect temperature. We finished our meal with two of us having espresso (this time with a twist of orange peel), a cappuccino, and Frangelico. As with everything else, perfect. The decor itself was nice enough, though not intimidatingly so. What impressed me almost as much as the food though was the service. I have never seen wait staff who were that attentive and skilled, while somehow not interrupting or intrusive. Verdict: Perfection.
(5)
Noelle K.
This was a wonderful find! Sorry I haven't been Yelping lately. We just got a new puppy and we haven't been anywhere worth writing "home" about to eat! I was looking through the coupon clipper to see if there were any new restaurants in the north burbs and came across an ad for Asti D' Italia. They were offering a free pasta entree with purchase of another pasta entree. Then I went on Yelp to see what the ratings were. Although I saw a few bad ones the majority seemed to be an issue with the staff not the food. My birthday is today and when it falls close to Mother's day It's almost impossible to go out for dinner. We are pretty late eaters and the thought of all the families with kids would be gone by then just warmed my heart as I am severely allergic to children ;) We were greeted by a really nice hostess and seated within 5 minutes of our reservation. The place was full but as we ate the families were dispersing. Our waitress was Anna and she rocked! All the staff was wonderful actually, making sure we had bread and our drinks were full. The food was to die for. To start, the focaccia bread was warm, soft and pared with oil and vinegar for dipping. I had an Italian vanilla soda and my husband had a glass of wine which was incredible. The wine list is very extensive and covers most of Italy. We each ordered the Caesar salad and it was really tasty. Not too much dressing, I hate salad soup. The croutons were amazing with a garlic/cheesy bite to them. I ordered the Pesto Pasta Primavera which was truly a masterpiece. The pesto was so smooth tasting, mine at home has a bite to it, I think it is the type of basil. My date had the Ahi Tuna and he said it was perfect. It came with a caramel tasting sauce that was heaven, mashed potatoes green beans that were nice and garlicky. The BEST thing though was the Tiramisu. The layers of "lady finger cake" in between fluffy mascarpone cheese flavored with espresso was OMG! Another mouthgasm! In public even!
(5)
Mike R.
Have been here a few more times since my first review, and am lowering it one star. The food is OK. But for the price, the amateur level of service and cold atmosphere, you could do better. You will have to drive further (to do better), but that is OK.
(2)
Mike S.
Great experience, recommended. The menu was small with adequate choices, ranging from authentic Italian dishes to mainstream linguine with meatballs. The food tasted great and and the wine menu was solid. The atmosphere is hit or miss... some may like the open layout but I would have preferred separate seating areas to limit the noise a bit and make it more private.
(4)
Heather D.
Asti D'Italia is our favorite restaurant in Colorado. We have probably eaten there at least 30 times over the last few years. The food is always top notch, as is the service.
(5)
Nancy M.
My first visit here was in the evening and it was moderately busy. There is a lot of wait staff to help you with wine and entree selections and they have a few specials each night that are not on the menu. The evening is the perfect time to enjoy the ambaiance of this resturant with the lighting and soothing decor. I really like that they have flights of wine and that they were served in great, small wine glasses. We both ordered salads and enjoyed the fresh bread and dressings which were unique to each salad. Our dinner was served hot and fresh and we never felt rushed. The lasana with buffalo meat was very unique and I enjoyed the penne carbonata - fresh pasta always makes a difference. The service here really makes dining special and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in the North Metro area. We didn't have room for desert but can't wait to come back again and save some room for it.
(4)
Josh P.
Oh my, is my beloved North Valley moving up in the world? Without prior knowledge of Yelp reviews, we gave Asti a try. The food was delicious (I tried every dish at the table). The ingredients were all top notch and very fresh. Even the seafood was good, which can be difficult living in the middle of the country. Although the fare was a little spendy to be a regular stop, everything (including the wine, which was also quite good) was well priced. Coupled with linen tablecloths, fresh forks between courses, and top notch service, Asti is a real gem.
(4)
Jordan C.
I admit it, I'm an Italian food snob. My yardstick for measuring Italian restaurants is risotto. It needs to be firm and creamy and taste like somebody really stood stirring it for 20 minutes in the kitchen. Of course, this is the western United States and most Italian places fail the test by not even having risotto on the menu. Asti stepped up to the plate, and while it probably wasn't the best risotto I have ever had, it was easily in the top ten. My wife and I came on a date, and the place was rather busy, so we sat at the bar. The bartender was an energetic gentlemen who turned out to be the owner of the place. He recommended the Chicken Parmesan for my wife, and I took the risotto. We started with soup, Minestrone for me (one of my other yardsticks) and my wife had corn soup made with local corn. Both soups were delicious. The Chicken Parmesan was tasty, and the pasta underneath was cooked appropriately. The risotto of the day was delicious and creamy with tomatoes and shrimp and finished with olive oil. We had to run for a movie, but the deserts looked delicious too. A lot of the food seemed to be locally sourced which is a necessity in the Boulder area these days. All in all it was a excellent experience, and dare I say an unexpected one to find in Northern Colorado. It has a lot of competition for the top of my personal list of favorites in Colorado, but it is a keeper, and I look forward to going bac.
(4)
Cathy S.
Very disappointing after our experience at " Wine & Cheese" prior in the evening. Our female server had some sort of a "street mouth" which was inappropriate, somewhat offensive, unprofessional and very unattractive and surprising to all of us..my husband referred to it later as a "short order cook" mentality. I had reserved through "Open Table" for a party of 6 and noted that it would be our 1st visit and also that it was for my husband's 47th birthday. When I mentioned it to the server at the end of our meal we were somewhat abruptly offered the dessert menu but nothing complimentary. Not that it was expected.....just a note. The music was a little strange....not very "Italian" we noticed. We may return at some point to give it another try but not very soon. All in all we would have been better off going to Carrabba's, which is practically in our backyard.
(2)
Kat B.
I was a little nervous about this place after reading the reviews but our experience was fantastic. We loved the wine flights (the Pinot was so good we had to get the name), salad was a good and a very large portion. We had the steak entree and a mushroom risotto and both were excellent. Steak was tender and flavorful, and the side vegetables were awesome. Risotto was rich and creamy. We also tried the tiramisu (to die for!) and a latte (also very good). All in all it ended up being a little bit more than we normally pay for a non special occasion, but we had a google offer and we usually order a bit more in that case. We have certainly paid as much for other dinners that where nowhere near as good. I could see the tables by the kitchen and I wouldn't have liked sitting there but I'd advise to call ahead and make sure you won't have to :) we will definitely be back even though it's not anywhere near our house.
(5)
Sturm B.
Consistently good food and decent service. The atmosphere belies the restaurant being located in Thornton, as the space is beautiful. Certainly not the best Italian food I've ever had, and the wine list is a bit boring. However, give the price point its hard to complain. I will never forget the last time I was there. This impossibly wretched woman in our party was talking with her mouth full with such enthusiasm that she made herself choke several times. This, coupled with making incredibly inappropriate comments loudly enough to loosen fillings, had me wishing that Asti d'Italia wasn't such a nice place. If ever I have occasion to dine with the swamp creature again, I'll try to find a truck stop.
(4)
Amir H.
Used to the one of our favorite restaurants. The food quality has really gone down. Will not return.
(1)
Karyn C.
Okay friends, if you LOVE Italian food, you MUST try Asti d'Italia at The Orchard Shopping Center. We were very impressed, good service, a very extensive wine list, and excellent, unique menu options. Everything looked great. I had the potato gnocchi with duck and Mel had the chicken Marsala. We were both impressed. Oh, and the calamari was so tender and delicious. It literally melted in our mouths. Anyway, like I said, it's a definitely must try.
(5)
Leigh B.
Service was absolutely amazing! Blown away! The host, server, and everyone we encountered were fantastic! My husband and I sat in a romantic little room and the atmosphere made you feel like you were in Italy! The food was delicious! The risotto was very good and the wine flights were only $7!!! Definitely recommend!!!
(5)
Viviana P.
I love Asti D'Italia. The chicken Parmigiana and the Truffles are my favorite plates there.
(5)
Deb A.
Fabulous food and good service. Why only three stars? The menu is limited, which is fine if it gets updated several times a year. We've been going there for two years now, and the small menu has barely changed. I'll only go now if I'm in the mood for one of the two items on the menu I like. Seriously, please update your menu!
(3)
Pashley C.
Lipstick on the wine glass paired with bland unremarkable food:0(
(1)
Mariano d.
One of worst restaurant in the Area for the money! The Chef probably was stolen from Olive Garden! The service, inexperience but helpful!
(1)
Jake D.
This was the third time at this restaurant and was the worst. To start they didn't have enough menus, so we were sat at our table with just a wine list. 5-6 min later we got menus and my wife's menu was missing one of the two pages. We sat near the kitchen and could hear the cooks heavy metal music over the normal restaurant music. My food was average, my wife's risotto was very good. The service staff seemed very disorganized. I have had better service and food here before, hopefully this isn't how it will be if we ever return.
(2)
Alli C.
Meh. That's about the jist of how I feel about this place. The only good things on my trip were the atmosphere, the bread and the bruschetta. It's a nice, quiet small place. The food is pricey. I have no idea what the wine list looks like because I decided I wanted wine after the waitress took the menus and never brought one back for me after I asked. Apparently they don't have enough (she admitted that)...maybe they should invest in more. My family and I ordered the bruschetta appetizer, was very good. The bread they bring is good, the dip is just oil and vinegar but good as well. We asked for more bread, never got it...so another point off service. I ordered the equivalent of spaghetti and meatballs because I discovered one meatball is 3$ so of course I had to see what a 3$ meatball tasted like. I highly suggest NOT getting that. It reminded me of dog food and it tasted like a chef boyardee meatball. NOT 3$ worth AT ALL. Very disappointing. My mom got Carbonara (Very good) and my sister got chicken and berry salad (also very good). So, just don't get the meatballs. Basically, I've had MUCH better Italian for cheaper (Enzo's).
(2)
Steve W.
One of our favorite restaurants on the north side of Denver. We have been here a dozen times and never been disappointed. The service is always excellent as well.
(4)
Mary A.
9/18/2010 I was in town for the weekend and my daughter suggested we eat here. It was simply devine. We both had the duck. Our salads were very unique and delicious. I will definately come here again and will recommend to others. Our wait staff was very attentive and Chef Greg Keesy does a fantastic job.
(5)
Josh K.
I went here for my Dad's birthday last week and will definately be going back. The food was wonderful, I had a tough time chosing between but went with the Ahi Tuna and was happy that I did. It was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. I also recommend trying the desserts, we had the trio of cheesecakes. The meal was well priced for the quality we got and it was a very warm and welcoming atmosphere.
(5)
Megan F.
So glad to have more independent restaurants to choose from up here. Had dinner here recently and enjoyed every bite. Everything we ordered was prepared to perfection. Service was friendly and helpful. The buffalo lasagna is fabulous! Definitely will be returning, hopefully next time we will save room for dessert!
(4)
Doris J.
Took a friend here for her birthday and it was FAB. The duck salad is to die for and so is the beet salad. The risotto is creamy and flavorful and they serve just the right amount. I've been here a few times and it's one of my favorites. The waiter is warm and friendly.
(5)
Kim L.
We went here for dinner and never again! I would give them less than one star if I could. I had chicken parmigiana - the chicken was rubbery and tough. I ate maybe half, then my college age son took it, had one bite, and wouldn't finish it. My daughter ordered pasta primavera - the waitress brought it with chicken, which my daughter did not order (she is a vegetarian). When we brought this to her attention, she brushed it off, then later charged us extra for the chicken and we had to argue with her to get the additional charge for the chicken off our ticket. Overall a very disappointing experience.
(1)
Paul Z.
terrible service. had to go to the bar for a glass of wine. had to ask for bread. fish was dry. Cesar salad was good.
(2)
Kristin R.
Always friendly and welcoming! Love love the duck gnocchi & tilapia & tiramisu & I've eaten here many many times never having a bad experience.
(5)
Del A.
Given the other reviews here on Yelp, we must have hit an off night at Asti D' Italia. Which was a shame as I really wanted to like it. Nice location with easy access to parking, lovely ambiance without being stuffy, friendly staff. We had a reservation for 6, and were seated immediately upon arrival. The menu sounded fantastic! The kids ordered Shirley Temple drinks, which were brought out within a minute. Upon ordering wine, the waiter suggested a different bottle than we had originally picked, and it proved to be an EXCELLENT recommendation- Contadoro, a Sicilian red for $36 a bottle. First course began with the calamari, beet salad, and a Caesar salad. The calamari batter was very light, and the sauce was interesting, though perhaps a bit thick for the delicate batter and calamari. The Caesar salad was nicely done and not too overwhelming on any single ingredient. The beet salad was also well done, though I found it to be slightly boring. The roasted golden beets weren't terribly flavorful and the almonds on top added nothing. The restaurant was crowded, as it was a Saturday night, and we waited for a while before our entree arrived. This was fine, we enjoyed the ambiance in the mean time and played games with the kids with paper and crayons the restaurant provided. My son ordered the shells and cheese, typical kid fare, though house made instead of opening up a box. My husband ordered chicken parmigana which came with fettuccini noodles and marinara. It was pretty standard chicken parmigana. The noodles were slightly overcooked in my book as I much prefer al dente. The red sauce was decent, but nothing to write home about. My dad ordered the risotto special which was a saffron risotto with grape tomatoes and a tilapia fillet. It was simple, perfect texture, creamy, delicious risotto. I was happy that they didn't over do it on the saffron flavor. The tilapia fillet was beautifully seared and golden brown. Really a gorgeous dish. My mom ordered the carbonara. It was tasty, although a bit salty. Also the texture of the cream sauce was odd, a bit grainy. Almost as if the sauce had broken and then someone stirred in the kind of "parmesan cheese" you get in a plastic container in the dry goods aisle. Very strange.... The penne and peas were cooked perfectly however. My daughter and I shared the gnocchi with duck confit and black truffle. I honestly cannot believe they let the gnocchi out of the kitchen. Rather than lovely little pillows of potato pasta, they were puddles. Completely inedible. The duck sauce was delicious and well seasoned, my mom thought it too salty, but I enjoyed it. The duck confit still tender, the greens and mushrooms with a bit of a tooth. However, the truffle flavor did not come thru and was completely over powered by the other flavors. I would save my truffle oil. I glanced over at another table, which had also ordered the duck gnocchi, and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the same puddles. A terrible disappointment. As the evening went on, the food, and the service went downhill. Had our waiter come to ask about the meal, at any point in time, I would have expressed my disappointment in the gnocchi but he never came to ask. The kids wanted dessert, so after waiting over 5 minutes for a dessert menu, they decided to share the cannoli. We waited 20 minutes for a plate with three tiny cannoli! It would have been better to go across the street to Hagen Daaz as the cannolis were uninspiring. Not bad, just nothing great either. Sadly, we likely will not be returning to Asti, no matter how much we wanted to like it.
(3)
Caleb M.
The food actually wasn't too bad. Let's face it though it's pasta with some meat there isn't a ton of variety when it comes to Italian. The reason I only have two stars is because the service is not great. Service was slow and drinks often empty. The big kicker was the bill. It was correct but it took 15 minutes to run my credit card. The server came back twice saying that they had to reboot the entire system. Well I get home and look at my online banking an find they whacked my card to over $1000. It was just pending an dropped off but still clearly my server didn't know how to use the machine!
(2)
Kathy D.
I read the reviews and decided to give this place a try. We started with the Pesto Gnocchi with bread, very good! My husband had the penne and sausage, I the chicken parmesan, both delicious! Service was great, but then the place was empty. We shared the tiramisu for desert, absolutely wonderful. The only downside was a complaining staff member about a late reservation apparently made for closing time. He was a bit loud about his displeasure, but a quick look his way quieted him down. Will definitely come here again.
(4)
Todd G.
Thought we would try this dining experience through OpenTable. Restaraunt looked nice and menu looked very appeasing. Prices at first did not seem to out of line at the $$ end. Made reservations for 2. My wife and I arrived early and they were not busy at all. Greeted very professionally and escorted to our table. Our waiter was very diligent and personable. We order dinner, garlic bread as an appetizer. wait time was extremely long, nearly 30 min for our entree's. My wife had chicken carbonara and I the Atlantic Salmon with muscles. I thought the price for the portion I ordered was a bit too much at $22 for a 5 oz. filet and 5 muscles. No pasta or vegetables with this either. The food was absolutely delicious, hot and made to order. The prices I feel are a bit too high, especially for the location. Technically in the mall area of the Orchards, but the ambiance was pleasant, so I can account for that.
(3)
Kevin N.
Excellent food and service. The restaurant was clean and neat. Charles was friendly and professional.
(5)
Margaret E.
As someone who just was diagnosed with Celiac I am constantly asking people who are GF to tell me good places to go. The pasta at this place was all I heard about for 2 weeks before I finally made the reservations and we went. The manager was super nice and brought us to our table but the waiter was UNREAL! After being made fun of by the waiter for asking what pasta was GF I ordered the risotto - again just was diagnosed with Celiac so didn't know that risotto was safe. Let me tell you.. that pasta was AMAZING! BUT I must have ordered it weird because I had about 3 waiters come to our table asking me how it was before laughing and walking away. I have never been so embarrassed or felt humiliated because of something I can't control. I asked and checked myself over again too to make sure I didn't have anything rediculous stuck to me because that is how obvious they were making it that something hilarious was going on. I have been a waiter before and I have some fun stories but I would never have my coworkers interact with my tables and make them uncomfortable. The waiter was probably mid-20's to early 30's and longer hair on the front then the sides - can't remember his name. Very sad because I thought the food was great but I will never be going back because of my experience.
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Erin T.
We came here for dessert and coffee and it had a nice romantic ambiance. The dessert was good but pricey. We got a Spanish coffee, thinking it would taste different but similar in style to perhaps, I don't know, an Irish coffee or Mexican coffee. Instead it tasted like someone just dumped a bunch of tequila into coffee. The server was kind, patient, and helpful and the decorations are fun.
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Lisa F.
This is a great place to relax and enjoy good food. The servers are great, very knowledgeable and friendly- David is a personal favorite. The food is outstanding, the risotto, duck, polenta, garlic bread and the beet salad are out of this world. David mentioned that the chef was new today and all of the food was great - generous portions. My only suggestion would be that they have a few Gluten Free pasta options.
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Kevin M.
Mall food at gourmet bistro prices. Risotto appetizer was completely overpowered by the "balsamic reduction" and barely edible. Spaghetti and meatballs had a very weak sauce with a metallic aftertaste. Penne carbonara was pretty good, but not genuine carbonara (more of a cream sauce, no Parmesan). Bread was fine but we had to ask for it. Service was indifferent. Drinks were never refilled and waiter never returned to the table after asking, "How's everything so far?" maybe 90 seconds after the food was delivered. Out the door price was $70 for two mediocre entres, an appetizer, and one soft drink. Atmosphere is nice enough (classical music) but the food is Olive Garden quality.
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Hayley G.
This is the worst restaurant I've been to in a long time. The menu is small and WAY over priced, there were flies buzzing around everywhere, and our food was over a 45 minute wait. My family and I ended up leaving early and asked our waiter to box our food up. I'd never recommend this place to anyone.
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Melissa L.
I'm not sure where to begin. My husband and I dine out frequently in all cities and venues but this place really needs help. I made a reservation here because it was on Open Table and we were driving from Downtown Denver to meet friends who live outside of Greeley, it seemed like a great half way place to meet. First off, you don't need a reservation because nobody is here. We arrived prior to our friends so decided to have a drink at the bar. Ordered a Patron and tonic (they were out of Patron even though it was listed on the menu, fine, it happens) and a Sazerac which wasn't really a Sazerac, tasted like an Old Fashion. While sitting at the bar we overheard who we thought was the owner/manager (he was very friendly and attentive to us) talking to a regular about how he couldn't understand why business was so slow, they had been there 7 years and tried everything to get more business but just couldn't seem to get going. I can tell you after our experience that there are several issues. Our waiter was not great-sarcastic, awkward, tried to be funny but came off as a jerk. My husband and I arrived at the table with our cocktails, however he didn't ask our friends if they wanted a drink and then proceeded to wander off for 10+ minutes. We told him that we hadn't seen each other in ages and he said no problem and assured us that it could be a leisurely meal (It was 7:30 on a Saturday night). Admittedly it took us a while to decide what we wanted since we were chatting. Drinks were a challenge, they have a very limited selection of beer and wine, none of which are the most popular choices. When asking what kinds they had and stating preferences those choices were insulted by the waiter ("Corona smells like feet", which may be his opinion but not necessary to share with us). My friend wanted sangria and was basically mocked by the waiter for what he thought was an absurd request (it's an Italian restaurant??). We ordered our entrees and proceeded to wait quite awhile for them to arrive but not a big deal since we were catching up. The food: not good. I ordered the chicken caprese cappellini, the chicken was so dry and over cooked I could barely get a knife through it, the noodles were overcooked to the point of being mushy, and there was no seasoning. The others just thought their entrees were average. Once our dishes were removed we continued to sit and chat but the restaurant was not closed (it was 9:30-ish) and there were a few other tables still eating. The best part is when the waiter brought our check without asking if we wanted another round of drinks or dessert. We didn't immediately jump on the check so after about 10-15 minutes he comes by to let us know that "his boss said that it looks clear outside and we can leave anytime" (it was 9:45 and there were still other diners in the restaurant). It's been a long time since I have encountered a waiter with this kind of behavior. I will never return to this restaurant and clearly I'm not alone since it's in a popular location but was mostly empty on a Saturday night. I suspect it will be closed soon if changes are not made. If the owner/manager wants to know whats wrong he needs to look and listen honestly to feedback from his clients. There are plenty of places who do little to no advertising and are still successful. Have great food at an affordable price with attentive, professional service and the people will come.
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Sarah D.
Had a Groupon to try this place out for the first time. We ate two entrees and of course had to have the house made tiramisu! All was delicious. Only thing was it seemed to be a little over salted and I enjoy salty foods. Great portion sizes especially for the price! Would probably go back for lunch rather than dinner. Seemed like it might be a better atmosphere during lunch. Contrary to other reviews here, it's a nice, clean place. It's slow paced service but for the style of food, that's how it should be. People nowadays are always in hurry, don't come here if that's the case. Potato Gnocchi with Duck 20.99 Spinach, tomato, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, truffled Madeira sauce Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon 22.99 Pan roasted filet of Atlantic Salmon, PEI Mussels, potato gnocchi, tomato, fresh basil
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Sean S.
In the wasteland of suburbia, next to a poorly named burger chain and a JC Penney there lies a small and slightly pretentious, but unexpectedly deliciously decent little Italian restaurant with a good wine list, excellent sourdough bread and a menu worth spending a little time to explore. If one were to look one might find a very tasty chicken Marsala, a very hearty mushroom risotto with a generous portion of grilled salmon, well executed pastas, crab cakes that disappear as if by themselves, and a house red wine worthy of stocking in one's own cellar. Beware Gaston the waiter as his antics and buffoonery are legendary, but overall be not weary traveler for you have found a small oasis in the desert of Westminster.
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Lisa J.
Personally, I'd say Asti is the best restaurant in this 2-mile radius. There's not a ton of competition (I'm not a chain restaurant kind of girl), but I still give this place a solid 4 stars. I'm a big fan of their carbonara, chicken parm, beet salad, & chicken orchiette. They have some serious desserts- the tiramisu & temptation chocolate cake are big hits with the fam. I don't love the atmosphere in the restaurant- it's just kind of boring- so we usually get take-out. But the food is solid so try it out!
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Lan V.
A few years ago I came to Asti and had their duck risotto. It was the best tasting dish I had. So we got the Groupon recently and came back. Unfortunately they don't have the duck risotto anymore, instead it was gnocchi with duck confit. That dish was good too, but not as good as the risotto was as far as I remember. There was not enough gnocchi for as much as there was duck and sauce on the dish. So it was somewhat unsatisfying. I tried some of my friend's chicken Marsala, and the sauce and mash potatoes were EXTREMELY salty. It was like they forgot they had salted it and then salted it a second time while cooking. If it wasn't for the salt though, the flavor would have been really good.
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Joe O.
We love this place! Thanks for the great food and service Charlie! For anyone interested, make sure to try the homemade Buffalo Lasagna, it's our favorite. The bruschetta is also fantastic! Asti D Italia is definitely a favorite!
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Christine K.
I wish I could give this place zero stars. We went on a Thursday night and our experience was awful. We went here because the other restaurants at Orchard were packed....now I know why!The "host" was also our server. He tried to light our candle which he could clearly see had no fluid in it. There were only 2 other tables in the entire restaurant with anyone sat there. It took forever for the waiter to take our order and even seemed annoyed anyone was there. My husband asked for butter with his bread and they forgot him so he had to go to the kitchen, which annoyed them even more and he said "just go back to the table I'll bring it to you" (but you didn't lol). My husband ordered the Chicken Marsala and I ordered the mussels. A half an hour later the waiter came back and announced "we are out of mussels, do you want something else?" I said "you didn't know you were out when you took our order?" He rolled his eyes like a 15 year old girl and I said "We are done here" he said "OK" non- chalontly.
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Heidi B.
Fabulous hidden secret in Orchard. Fresh ingredients, wonderful customer service and a great menu. Highly recommend.
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BD P.
Review by B: OMG. My experience here was a NIGHTMARE! I made a reservation for 4 people and 1 toddler for 6:15 pm. We arrived on time and asked the hostess for a booster seat for the little one. We were seated right away but without a booster seat. We waited a few minutes for our waiter to show up and take our drink orders. We asked him to bring a booster chair. He walked away and came back about 10 minutes later with a bottle of wine ($38) and what he thought was a nice serving of scotch and a glass of ice for my boyfriend. The scotch was not even half a shot! My boyfriend poured the scotch into the glass of ice and there was no more than an INCH of scotch! Wtf? Seriously? If you are paying for scotch that's $15-$20 a glass it better be a decent sized serving! We informed the waiter that the scotch serving was absolutely ridiculous and demanded a full glass of scotch. The waiter seemed shocked and confused. Another 10 minutes passed and the waiter comes back with a full serving of scotch and rushes off again without asking to take our order and without a booster chair!!!!!!!!!!!! Another 10 minutes passed by before our waiter comes back to the table to pour more wine. He proceeded to rush away without taking our food order and we had to call him back. We had been waiting 30 MINUTES to place a food order! We had been waiting so long that it was too late to order appetizers we were so hungry. There were multiple people seated, served and orders taken that arrived after we did and were already receiving their food! Finally we were able to place our food orders and our waiter tried to rush off again. We had to call him back again and ask for the booster seat AGAIN!!!!!!!! After another 10 minutes the waiter finally brought a booster seat for the little one - it took us asking multiple times and waiting 40 minutes to get a stupid booster seat. Wtf! It's not that hard to bring a booster seat! The restaurant wasn't even that busy! Finally after waiting a million years we received our food. Holy shit what a disappointment! I ordered the Crispy Duck Salad ($15) - The duck was cooked to perfection but the rest of the salad was so bland and the goat cheese was not good. Menu stated there's balsamic vinaigrette - there wasn't any on my salad. My boyfriend ordered Linguine with Marinara and 2 meatballs ($18) - He thought it was just mediocre and nothing special at all. I tried a bite of the meatballs and they needed a lot more seasoning. My boyfriend said that I make a lot better meatballs which is 100% true - I make my meatballs with veal, beef and sausage and costs a lot less than $18! Boyfriend's brother ordered the Chicken Parmigiano ($21) - Chicken breading was crispy and not soggy (that was impressive) but there was a lot left to be desired taste-wise. BB's Wife ordered the Chicken Orecchiette ($20) - The first few bites were good. Not so great after that. She had to spit her food out it was so salty! She couldn't even eat it. I tried a bite and spit it out as well. Wtf! It was so disgusting that it sat on the table untouched the rest of the meal. Toddler had the Mac N Cheese from the kids menu ($5) - The Mac N Cheese was the best dish that came to our table. That's pretty sad. Our waiter came to check on us and ask how everything was and we said decent (I didn't want to make a scene) Our waiter was extremely weird, slow and very touchy feely. We didn't like how the waiter kept touching our backs and arms. Made us very uncomfortable. We when received our bill we were not impressed that it was $142 and some change. The service was bleeping HORRIBLE! Food was underwhelming and at times DISGUSTING! My boyfriend and I split the bill and left the waiter a $15 tip (if he had done a good job it would have been $28) The waiter looked at his tip and gave us a nasty look. Ummm are you kidding me?????????????????? You ruined our night! You did an awful job serving our table! We wanted to take my boyfriend's brother and wife out to a nice dinner and it was an AWFUL AND OVERPRICED EXPERIENCE. The only one out of our group that had a good time was the toddler - She was the only one with good food and too young to understand that our waiter did a horrible job. If I would have know that Asti D' Italia was going to be such a nightmare I would have cooked my boyfriend's family a beautiful and delicious Italian dinner at home for about $40. Avoid this place! It sucks! You can make better food at home!
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Ashley M.
This place is so overpriced for the quality of food that comes out of the kitchen. It's hardly a step above Olive Garden. I had the appetizer risotto and the mussels. Both dishes came out a little cold, the mussels were shriveled, overcooked and extremely fishy, the soggy breadcrumbs were not pleasing to the eye and definitely did not add anything to the dish. The risotto tasted nothing like any risotto I've ever had, an overwhelming beef bouillon flavor (weird considering the ingredients). The service and the extensive drink menu are the only things that could somewhat save this place from being just an all around bad experience.
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Tim P.
The worst food and the worst service on the planet and for four people $82. We were seated in a dirty corner in a back room poorly painted with worn out dirty carpet under our feet. Food was over cooked and way too much garlic. Don't go McDonald's would be better and cleaner.
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Julian S.
The service is great and the atmosphere is pleasant. The prices are great for a "4 star" Italian restaurant. The Marsala is easily the best dish. But when I went a 2nd time the risotto was very salty and the texture was not very pleasant. If you go ask for Austin he is the best waiter. Go Hawks
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Erin M.
The food was good, don't get me wrong, but we literally walked in and out 2 times before we were seated. Doh! My husband loved the sausage in the penne pasta dish of the same name, and I love the way the peppers added to the flavor. The garlic bread was also VERY good. And, once we got a server's attention to be seated, he was great too. It was A-OK overall, but not necessarily any better.
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Donna M.
We love this place!!! Their Salmon and Risotto is the best ever. Great and tasty wine selection. The tiramisu and handmade truffles are very good. I have had their awesome salads and short ribs too. Very friendly and helpful staff. This is the only place I have never had a complaint and the extra money is so worth it.
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Sue B.
I was not impressed with this restaurant's service. My friend and I waited several minutes to be seated even though the place was empty. The waiter who seated us said he thought we were with a party who was just leaving (??) and apologized. Our waiter didn't seem very enthusiastic. Maybe he was tired, who knows. He was very friendly, however. The bread given to us before our meal was mediocre at best. The balsamic vinegar in our olive oil tasted store-bought and way too sour. I ordered a grilled chicken Caesar salad. When the salad came out, there were MAYBE a few pieces of small, thin chicken and a very minute amount of dressing. The chicken felt and tasted like it was overcooked to the point of being dry. If only there had been more dressing to douse it in, it may have been edible. My friend ordered a panini and could barely finish one half of it. There was so much spicy mustard slopped on the inside that it was all she could taste. "Well, at least the French fries are fresh," she said. The one thing you can't mess up is wine. We both enjoyed that. Thankfully I'd used a certificate from restaurants.com for this. I wouldn't spend any of my hard-earned money there.
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Annie K.
Really flavorful Italian. If you think Bucca di peppo is good, you're brain might explode after having a proper Penne With Italian Sausage Ragu here. The sausage link was on freaken point. The boyfriend ordered Chicken Parmigiano and we marveled at finding an Italian restaurant that for once - their pasta and tomato based sauces don't all taste the same. Mine was more traditional tomato sauce (rich, but fresh) and his were noticeably more buttery and savory. High point of my dish was the sausage. So you can imagine my disappointment when we got lunch to go another time, the same dish, and there was no sausage. Still, it's tasty enough where we'll reserve judgement for that mistake, come back, and see how it goes again. Also, their meatballs are huge. Bucca di peppo sized, but not bucca di peppo flavored. That's a GOOD thing!
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Susan S.
We live about 3 minutes from Asti and because it had been 4 years since we'd eaten there (and had a disappointing experience way back when), we decided to give this place another chance. After being promptly sat by a very friendly host, our drink orders were taken by our server. My wine came out stat but my husband never received his beer. Next our app was sub par....crusty Parmesan bread delivered without a smile. While waiting for entrees I finished my red wine by the glass and proceeded to order a bottle - why not?! Commence another 10 minute wait as I watched our server care for his only other 2 tables (why are you swamped?!!) Finally he rushed over with my bottle of wine....he opened the bottle and poured (not a taste) a full serving into my dirty glass. I'm not super high maintenance but I think ordering a bottle of wine incurs a certain level of service....a quick taste in a clean glass at the least. Our food (including two child portions) was anything but satisfactory. I would sooner pay the same $25/entree price to dine at Olive Garden and likely would've been happy with my meal!! I couldn't be more disappointed that this wanna-be-fine-dining-overpriced restaurant is the nearest Italian joint to us. Hoping it will go under and be replaced by a Noodles & Co. --Skip it if given the choice.
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Darbi I.
Went there with some family. They had a pretty good wine list and I will have to say that is why I will go back. I love sampling wine flights and I love it when Italian restaurants have multiple Italian wines and not just the regular wine on every other menu out there. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. My sister-in-law had the risotto which was their special and she loved it. I had the chicken caprese, which was okay but nothing phenomenal. I will have to say that I will go back for happy hour and drinks and I may get an appetizer or two. I will go back again and probably amend my recommendation depending upon how I feel about this place after I've been there a couple more times. Not a bad place for the most part.
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Jessi C.
This place was a bit pricey, but the food was fantastic. They offer wine flights so you can try various wines, the service was good, & the atmosphere was very nice. I would recommend this place, just be aware that it comes with a fairly high price tag.
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Karen S.
We went there at 7:30 with a group of 22. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Service was great with all dishes coming out hot and all within 10 minutes from start of serving to finish----no small feat with 22 people ordering off the menu. I had Chicken Parmigiana and my husband had the Sausage Penne---generous servings and very tasty. Understated atmosphere with crisp white tablecloths and lots of windows. I'm not a wine drinker but several people were enjoying the wine flights. Quiet enough to enjoy conversations. We will go back.
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Jim H.
The food was tasty but nowhere worth the price. If you can get a half off coupon it's worth going. $21.00 for chicken parm or sausage and peppers is just too much. The waitress was very friendly and attentive.
(3)
Monica C.
We enjoyed our dinner, and wine. Our service was great. We would return. Ordered the gnocchi and duck, also the shrimp capellini. The duck was really tender and yummy.
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Roger M.
I took my mother here for Mother's Day and it was outstanding. I had the Duck Confit with Gnocchi, wild mushrooms and tomatoes - it was delicious. My mother had Chicken and Smoked Prosciutto Orecchiette and it too was mouthwatering. The decor is nice with white table cloths and lots of windows. Put this one on your list of places to try.
(5)
Steve J.
We have been there 8 times in 3 years and this is our favorite restaurant in the Denver area. Everything has been great. Try the Duck Confit, yellow beet salad and the tiramisu. They clearly take pride in what they serve.
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Shawn K.
I have eaten here maybe 5 times over the last year. The food is good but what earns this place 5 stars tonight was the exceptional service. The waiter was well versed on just about everything on the menu and politely made recommendations after being asked. He was very attentive and polite throughout the meal even after the place got extremely busy. This is a more upscale restaurant which it's nice to have near us vs having to go to downtown Denver for the same experience. Again the food is good but the service is outstanding.
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Jordan A.
Nope, not worth it, not for the price. In a mostly-empty restaurant, there was no one to seat us for about 5 minutes. When another person joined us later, it wasn't noticed for a very long time until we were able to flag a waiter down for a menu (and had to steal silverware from another table, because apparently it was our job to train and manage the waiters and we were tired of it). Basically, the dining room was left unattended for very long periods of time. The food was tasty enough. However, the coffee was never refilled, the request for lime in water never honored, and bread that was listed as part of one of the ordered dishes never brought. We spent a LOT of time chasing the staff. Also, I love it when a host asks you if you had a reservation when you're just about the only person in their establishment, and it never gets any busier. Are they trying to be ironic? And please install blinds on ALL your windows! We were completely blinded by the sun from the north because they only shade the west side. Though why bother. I'd be surprised if they are around for much longer.
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Tricia H.
I don't see any way to respond to you (Charles S.) and so I'm posting this update. I was completely miffed to read this response. There are only a handful of restaurants in the Orchard Town Center --- what other Italian restaurant might we have confused Asti with??? I was also floored to see the attempt to describe Asti as not being remotely near Rock Bottom. Asti is located in the same shopping complex as Rock Bottom, and is probably a 2 minute walk at worst. I consider that nearby. Further, anyone else who visits Orchard knows this as well, regardless of the restaurant's claim. I made no mention of happy hour, but I did report a special (which I believe was actually posted on their website), only to find it was only offered on certain days (or not on Sundays, etc.). This experience was our 2nd try, and I honestly do not recall any further details. Advertising a special on a website, but then not honoring it, is indeed what I call a bait and switch. "The front door is unattended for only seconds at a time..." --- obviously this is not the case as we visited on 3 separate occasions. I see others reporting the same; we are not alone. What I find most appalling about the restaurant's response is the blatant dismissal of my complaints, even while others have posted common issues. I now understand why this restaurant is almost always nearly empty when I walk by, even during the height of dinner/lunch times. What I would have expected from a restaurant's response to a complaint, if any, would be an offer to try to correct the situation, not a dismissive, diverted comment. "Oh no, this review couldn't possibly be for Asti!" Really???? I will certainly not recommend this restaurant to my friends, family or co-workers, and we will choose to spend our money elsewhere.
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Donna E.
Today at lunch we were seated by our server who also had 4 tables it turns out he had to bus the tables also. He made sure that we knew this and continued to make remarks about being over worked even though it was nearly empty. it took 20 minutes to get our drinks and bread. We never saw anyone else and the service was slow. It took over 50 minutes to get our food. I ordered a salad that was sparse and over priced. My husband ordered a pasta dish that had sat under the lamps so long it was crunchy. Thankfully we had a gift card because we will not be returning. I do not usually post reviews but if the owners do not do something to save this restaurant it will be gone soon. I tried to use a link on their site to email them and it was disabled. I think they won't last another year at this rate which is a shame because with some tweeks and better service it could be a great place but they have cut so many corners they may never come back.
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Thrift Store Mama T.
Nice list of cocktails, wines and dinner options. Nice atmosphere and I particularly liked the small bar and seating area tucked away in the corner. Prices and decor would indicate that this is a date night restaurant, but other patrons in jean shorts and sneakers quickly dispelled that. Wait staff was very nice, attentive, and responsive to our special requests. Will definitely go back again.
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Andrea H.
This is a cute little Italian restaurant. My husband and I flew in to surprise his parents for their 40th wedding anniversary. The party was a lunch at this cute little restaurant. The prices were pretty good for lunch (9ish dollars). My sister-in-law ordered a salad that was listed under appetizers and it was huge! Could easily be eaten as a main salad. The pasta was a pretty big portion--bigger than a normal lunch size. I had a grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich. I am a big mushroom fan however this is the first time I have ever had it as a protein. It was only okay for me. I think I need some meat in my sandwiches. Overall, a cute restaurant and if I lived closer, I might visit again for lunch some time.
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Tabatha C.
Was a little spooked by all the bad reviews but we wanted to make our own decision. Went for dinner on our anniv and thought it was a really nice place. We were greeted right away and taken to a table. I ordered the Pesto Primavera w/chicken and my hubbie got the risotto w/salmon. Both dishes tasted delicious and fresh. They did not have many (possibly none) beer on draft which my husband would have preferred. For dessert I got the tiramisu. It was good but not the best I've ever had. Husband got Spanish coffee which was horrid but maybe that's how it's supposed to taste. Blech! Overall, it is pricey but a nice place for a special occasion.
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Address :The Orchard Town Center,14648 Delaware St
Westminster, CO, 80023
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
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Jeff J.
Outstanding gourmet Italian food and a wonderful atmosphere! I have dined here several times now and have been impressed with both the food and service each time. Hands down, this is the best higher-end Italian eatery in the North end of town!!! (They have an extensive wine list as well)
(5)Jacob R.
Our experience was amazing! My wife and I dined on Sunday a week ago. I indulged in the classic Caesar salad and Rare Ahi tuna. My wife ordered the Atlantic salmon, which was cooked to perfection. Our waiter was young, but very attentive and food came out at a speedy pace. I strongly recommend Asti to anyone that's looking for a wonderful dining experience!
(5)Stan P.
While they were a bit understaffed the night we stopped in (lacking at least a Hostess, Bartender and/or one wait person) the staff were great fun and made the wait well worth the time. The Chicken Orecchiette rocked and well worth ordering, the Carbonara was also tasty. The White Bean Soup was good and well worth having on a cold winter day. A good journeymen like wine selection, tasty wine at reasonable prices.
(4)Kevin M.
Best Italian restaurant north of Denver! Chicken O. was excellent as was Seafood Linguini. The ambiance would be perfect for a first date (even though I've been married over 20 years...just sayin). THey also cater to just about any thing you want- even when it's not on the menu. I had a business lunch with a collegue of mine who has to eat gluten free. I was thinking, great ... Italian food probably wasnt the best choice for gluten free. But the waitress said the chef could make anything on the menu gluten free at your request. Now that's service!
(5)Dave A.
This place has matured over the years. Expanded menu, real bartender, better service. Can't go wrong here.
(4)Gary S.
Outstanding service. Food was excellent. Gnocchi & duck very tasty. We'll be back.
(5)John T.
Very nice restaurant with excellent service, nice ambience, & the main reason for my 5 stars - THE BEST SALMON I'VE EVER TASTED. I order salmon often & I notice if it's overcooked. They must have a great chef, because this was head & shoulders above any other restaurant's salmon dish that I've had. The texture was perfect, the flavor fantastic. I wish I could always get fish so nicely done...
(5)Doug M.
The service was terrible, our waitress, Kelly took forever to take our order and then to bring our food. When I questioned her on the wine she said she didn't know Italian wine (in an Italian restaurant ?). I ordered my Ahi medium well and when it took forever to come out to the table she said it was because of how I ordered it (my fault ?). The tuna smelled fishy and old. This was not a good experience for a $100 meal. I will not return.
(1)Jesse D.
The penne with Italian sausage is fantastic. They serve large portions so expect to take home left overs. The staff is knowledgeable as well as friendly. I'll be back!
(4)J B.
I actually like this restaurant, but my hugest complaint was that when I went to this place at "8:15" on a Sunday, the lady said they are closed. Are you kidding me!!!! This place probably gets at most 15 tables all day, and they are turning down customer. This place is a pretty big and I barely ever see this place filled, and now she can turn down business at 8:15, you got to be kidding me. I know you guys are probably saying u should of came early or were u the only person there. Come on, they need to spread the word about their restaurant and keep the customers coming back and HAPPY, plus there were 4 tables there and their food hasn't even came out yet. To the owner or manager of this restaurant, I dont think you guys should be turning down customers or have a staff that wants to turn away a 60-120 dollar table.
(3)Sadie P.
A very nice welcoming, comfortable new Italian place in the Orchard. We went in for lunch and the service was great and very friendly. The food was very good and not over priced. I loved the way it was set up seemed very cozy, but nice and crisp. We really needed a new place up north look forward to coming in here for dinner soon, the wine list looks amazing!!! They are also are part of the event "Dining out for life" thats going on the 30th!!!
(5)Eric S.
Tried this over the weekend with some friends and was not all that impressed. The atmosphere of this restaurant was ruined by our table placement. We were seated directly across from the kitchen (about 10 feet away) which made for a very noisy dinner. It could have been worse; they seated a couple at a table directly next to the kitchen, and they had the pleasure of watching the waiters' dry wine glasses and plates (totally unacceptable). Our waiter turned us off right away, as he kept trying to impress us with his wine expertise. First off this boy looked all of about 18 years old, so please cut the cute talk and don't try to come off to me as some kind of wine tasting professional. I ordered wine with my meal as I usually do, but I don't have 5 minutes for you to tell us about the flavor and woods used to age each and every wine, UGH! To the meal! We all ordered salads, which were the best part of the meal aside from some good Riesling we ordered. The salad was a healthy portion and very fresh and flavorful. For dinner we all had different entrées, from fettuccini to lasagna. I had the penne with Italian sausage. The entrées were filling, but prepared very lightly, with a light amount of sauce and/or ingredients, this caused all of our pasta to seem dry and bland! One funny note, being that we were in direct sight of the kitchen, was the stack of cook books they had laying on a shelf in the kitchen. I have never seen this at any restaurant I have eaten at, not that I frequent kitchens a lot, but it was funny nonetheless. I guess they are just a bunch of line cooks hired on here working out of cookbooks. Puzzling, maybe that is why the salad was the best thing we ate all night! :( I think Olive Garden is much better than this joint. If you're looking for good Italian, either go to the Amici's or go to Maggianos.
(3)Dale C.
We dined here on New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and well prepared. I had the seafood ravioli and my girlfriend had the Ahi tuna. The restaurant was busy and the dining room was full that night, but nevertheless the service was impeccable. Our waiter and the other wait staff were attentive. And as an added plus there is not a television in the restaurant. So everything combined made our New Year's Eve meal a memorable experience.
(5)Greg R.
A great meal with good atmostphere. We just grazed on appetizers, soup and salad, but it was all delicious and the wine flights were well chosen.
(4)Chris M.
Another great meal at Asti, the Ahi was awesome.
(4)Kira A.
I have been going to Asti's regularly since they opened, and love it more each time. The food is delicious, the service impeccable, the atmosphere high-class. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, the tiramisu is the best I have had outside of Italy, the chocolate truffle is a chocoholic's dream, and the risotto specials always combine marvelous flavors into a delectable whole. The monthly regional meals are a real treat too. A great place to impress friends, or have a romantic dinner for two.
(5)Jodi A.
My husband's birthday was yesterday. He chose this place for his birthday dinner based on the reviews. Firstly, it was Tuesday. I guess Tuesday nights they do not hire bussers to clear the tables between courses. It was annoying to be served our entrees while the dirty plates from the appetizers remained on the table. We did not receive bread and oil until we asked for it....after the entrees had already arrived. Crappy service because they were obviously understaffed. There was one server and the host taking care of the entire front of the house. The server was young and seemed inexperienced. The risotto was 25 dollars. The crab cakes were 9.00...and were the size of a mushroom each. Three salad sized mushroom sized crab cakes. My dining partners all excused the service with excuses of "Well, it IS Tuesday !" Well, then they should have special Tuesday pricing to go along with the lack of attentiveness....right?
(2)Jolene C.
Really great service, great food. Our waiter was polite and attentive and all of our food was delicious. It's a lovely atmosphere inside with soft music playing. Wood furniture, cloth napkins, candles on the table - all very comfortable. We ordered one main course - the risotto with salmon - and a variety of appetizers. Our favorites were the gnocchi and the apple salad. The portions are reasonable - you could probably order 2 appetizers per person and a bottle of wine and have plenty of food. If you need to walk around a bit before dessert, there's an ice cream place just past the playground. You could get dressed up to go here or you could just stop in while shopping. We wore jeans and tee shirts and fit in with the late lunch crowd until the dinner crowd starting arriving. Then the attire was more polished and fitting the inside decor. Highly recommended for date night, family dinner (they have a kids menu, booster seats, crayons, and kids-sized silverware), or just sharing some wine with friends while watching the sun set.
(5)Mandy E.
Went here last week because they're a member of the barter network we belong to and we love Italian so we figured why not. The ambiance is pretty nice and the location pretty convenient. The service and the food leaves a lot to be desired. Our waiter hardly ever checked on us, had to ask other servers for sweetener and refills on our drinks. The soup for starters was pretty good although a little cold. The main courses were pretty weird. I had the chicken caprese with pasta and there was maybe 3 tiny pieces of mozzarella it was mostly chicken and pasta. Which I could deal with if it tasted good. The chicken tasted like frozen chicken breast they put on the grill for a minute and the sauce which was basically just some balsamic vinaigrette had no taste. My fiancee had the steak dish and the presentation was beautiful I had almost regretted my dish and wanted his until I tasted it. The steak literally had no flavor at all and was extremely tough. Flank steak really needs seasoning if you want to present it as a main dish. Wasn't even passable enough to bring home for leftovers. Dessert was pretty good no complaints there. We might come back and try something else but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here wasn't worth the $80 plus tip we spent.
(3)Erik G.
Overpriced! The food was good but I was still hungry after eating. I don't remember what my girlfriend got, but the menu stated rock shrimp and when she got her food, the shrimp were tiny salad shrimp. The waiter was odd, I felt as if I needed to clap after hearing her presentation of the specials. We would have had more wine had she came back before we were over the whole experience.
(3)Coyote O.
First, let me say that I am incredibly fussy about Italian food. I come from a huge Italian family full of excellent cooks, and the ghost of my beloved (and even fussier) grandmother sits at my shoulder when I eat Italian food. In thirty years, Asti D' Italia has the distinction of being the fourth Italian restaurant that I want to go back to, and eat again! We took a friend, for his birthday. Normally I won't even go into an Italian restaurant without coercion. I was worried the meal would be disappointing. Boy, was it anything but! As soon as we entered, we were made to feel welcome. The service was extremely attentive without being intrusive, and made excellent recommendations when asked. Before we even started, I ordered an espresso. This is usually the first place my fangs come out, but it was superb. Served in a nice demitasse cup, with an espresso spoon, the top was covered with perfect crema (the teensy bubbles in espresso, when it's made properly). It tasted like heaven. We were served a delicious red wine, which we all enjoyed, and which not only made a nice starter, it went delightfully well with our appetizers and meals. For appetizers, we ordered the crab cakes with remoulade, the antipasto misti, and my personal favorite, the steamed PEI mussels. At first, the antipasto looked a little lean on the plate, but each item was chosen with great care, and soon had our mouths watering for more dinner. This is what an antipasto is for - waking up the taste buds! Everything was fresh and of high quality. We were served bread with fresh, rich virgin olive oil and vinegar for dipping, always in the right amounts. Some places try to stuff bread into you, but here they brought out as much as we needed for each course. The crab cakes were very tasty, and our resident crab cake lover gave his definite seal of approval. I found them rather good myself, and I don't even care for crab cakes! The steamed mussels were an extravagant surprise. With bread to dip in the juices, they would have made a wonderful entree all on their own. Just the perfect amount of garlic, spices, basil, fresh tomato, peppers. The chef obviously knows the proper way to prepare mussels - not a bit of grit or fishy flavor, just delicate, perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your mouth goodness. When the entrees arrived, things just kept getting better. I ordered the free-form seafood ravioli, not quite knowing what to expect. What we got was way beyond my expectations. Fresh-made, thin ravioli noodles (I can't believe how good a simple noodle could taste!), loose under a pile of mouth-watering shrimp, fresh fish, calamari, and in a rich but not heavy cioppino-style broth. The whole was surrounded by more perfect mussels. It was heavenly. I not only ate the whole thing, I ended up sopping up the broth with bread, and even eating it with a spoon! And it's not because the portion size was small - I simply couldn't stop eating, long after I was full. The other members of our party ordered the potato gnocchi with duck, the pesto pasta primavera, , and the buffalo and three-cheese lasagna, respectively. The lasagna was good, hearty, and delicious without being greasy, very filling and satisfying. The pesto was a little light on the basil, compared to how I make it, but it worked amazingly well with the fresh vegetables and chicken. My spouse said that if he ordered it again, he'd be happy to have it with just the vegetables, they were so tasty (that's saying a lot). The duck dish was outstanding by far. The gnocchi were some of the best I've ever tried. They managed to be light and delicate, when normally they are very heavy and starchy. And the duck itself? Perfect. Everything was so very good that in a departure from our usual routine, we decided to order dessert, despite our bulging midriffs. I ordered the taramisu (after securing at least one promise of assistance in eating it). The others ordered cannoli and a chocolate truffle. The taste of the cannoli I had brought me back years - it was very similar in style and taste to how my beloved grandmother made them. I'm assured the truffle was delicious also. The tiramisu, however, was about the best I've ever had. The first part of the experience was eating the fresh blackberries from the top. They must have gone out and picked them themselves! I couldn't believe how good they were! And then when we got down to the confection beneath? Heaven. Creamy, sweet but not overly so, perfect amount of everything, even served at exactly the perfect temperature. We finished our meal with two of us having espresso (this time with a twist of orange peel), a cappuccino, and Frangelico. As with everything else, perfect. The decor itself was nice enough, though not intimidatingly so. What impressed me almost as much as the food though was the service. I have never seen wait staff who were that attentive and skilled, while somehow not interrupting or intrusive. Verdict: Perfection.
(5)Noelle K.
This was a wonderful find! Sorry I haven't been Yelping lately. We just got a new puppy and we haven't been anywhere worth writing "home" about to eat! I was looking through the coupon clipper to see if there were any new restaurants in the north burbs and came across an ad for Asti D' Italia. They were offering a free pasta entree with purchase of another pasta entree. Then I went on Yelp to see what the ratings were. Although I saw a few bad ones the majority seemed to be an issue with the staff not the food. My birthday is today and when it falls close to Mother's day It's almost impossible to go out for dinner. We are pretty late eaters and the thought of all the families with kids would be gone by then just warmed my heart as I am severely allergic to children ;) We were greeted by a really nice hostess and seated within 5 minutes of our reservation. The place was full but as we ate the families were dispersing. Our waitress was Anna and she rocked! All the staff was wonderful actually, making sure we had bread and our drinks were full. The food was to die for. To start, the focaccia bread was warm, soft and pared with oil and vinegar for dipping. I had an Italian vanilla soda and my husband had a glass of wine which was incredible. The wine list is very extensive and covers most of Italy. We each ordered the Caesar salad and it was really tasty. Not too much dressing, I hate salad soup. The croutons were amazing with a garlic/cheesy bite to them. I ordered the Pesto Pasta Primavera which was truly a masterpiece. The pesto was so smooth tasting, mine at home has a bite to it, I think it is the type of basil. My date had the Ahi Tuna and he said it was perfect. It came with a caramel tasting sauce that was heaven, mashed potatoes green beans that were nice and garlicky. The BEST thing though was the Tiramisu. The layers of "lady finger cake" in between fluffy mascarpone cheese flavored with espresso was OMG! Another mouthgasm! In public even!
(5)Mike R.
Have been here a few more times since my first review, and am lowering it one star. The food is OK. But for the price, the amateur level of service and cold atmosphere, you could do better. You will have to drive further (to do better), but that is OK.
(2)Mike S.
Great experience, recommended. The menu was small with adequate choices, ranging from authentic Italian dishes to mainstream linguine with meatballs. The food tasted great and and the wine menu was solid. The atmosphere is hit or miss... some may like the open layout but I would have preferred separate seating areas to limit the noise a bit and make it more private.
(4)Heather D.
Asti D'Italia is our favorite restaurant in Colorado. We have probably eaten there at least 30 times over the last few years. The food is always top notch, as is the service.
(5)Nancy M.
My first visit here was in the evening and it was moderately busy. There is a lot of wait staff to help you with wine and entree selections and they have a few specials each night that are not on the menu. The evening is the perfect time to enjoy the ambaiance of this resturant with the lighting and soothing decor. I really like that they have flights of wine and that they were served in great, small wine glasses. We both ordered salads and enjoyed the fresh bread and dressings which were unique to each salad. Our dinner was served hot and fresh and we never felt rushed. The lasana with buffalo meat was very unique and I enjoyed the penne carbonata - fresh pasta always makes a difference. The service here really makes dining special and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in the North Metro area. We didn't have room for desert but can't wait to come back again and save some room for it.
(4)Josh P.
Oh my, is my beloved North Valley moving up in the world? Without prior knowledge of Yelp reviews, we gave Asti a try. The food was delicious (I tried every dish at the table). The ingredients were all top notch and very fresh. Even the seafood was good, which can be difficult living in the middle of the country. Although the fare was a little spendy to be a regular stop, everything (including the wine, which was also quite good) was well priced. Coupled with linen tablecloths, fresh forks between courses, and top notch service, Asti is a real gem.
(4)Jordan C.
I admit it, I'm an Italian food snob. My yardstick for measuring Italian restaurants is risotto. It needs to be firm and creamy and taste like somebody really stood stirring it for 20 minutes in the kitchen. Of course, this is the western United States and most Italian places fail the test by not even having risotto on the menu. Asti stepped up to the plate, and while it probably wasn't the best risotto I have ever had, it was easily in the top ten. My wife and I came on a date, and the place was rather busy, so we sat at the bar. The bartender was an energetic gentlemen who turned out to be the owner of the place. He recommended the Chicken Parmesan for my wife, and I took the risotto. We started with soup, Minestrone for me (one of my other yardsticks) and my wife had corn soup made with local corn. Both soups were delicious. The Chicken Parmesan was tasty, and the pasta underneath was cooked appropriately. The risotto of the day was delicious and creamy with tomatoes and shrimp and finished with olive oil. We had to run for a movie, but the deserts looked delicious too. A lot of the food seemed to be locally sourced which is a necessity in the Boulder area these days. All in all it was a excellent experience, and dare I say an unexpected one to find in Northern Colorado. It has a lot of competition for the top of my personal list of favorites in Colorado, but it is a keeper, and I look forward to going bac.
(4)Cathy S.
Very disappointing after our experience at " Wine & Cheese" prior in the evening. Our female server had some sort of a "street mouth" which was inappropriate, somewhat offensive, unprofessional and very unattractive and surprising to all of us..my husband referred to it later as a "short order cook" mentality. I had reserved through "Open Table" for a party of 6 and noted that it would be our 1st visit and also that it was for my husband's 47th birthday. When I mentioned it to the server at the end of our meal we were somewhat abruptly offered the dessert menu but nothing complimentary. Not that it was expected.....just a note. The music was a little strange....not very "Italian" we noticed. We may return at some point to give it another try but not very soon. All in all we would have been better off going to Carrabba's, which is practically in our backyard.
(2)Kat B.
I was a little nervous about this place after reading the reviews but our experience was fantastic. We loved the wine flights (the Pinot was so good we had to get the name), salad was a good and a very large portion. We had the steak entree and a mushroom risotto and both were excellent. Steak was tender and flavorful, and the side vegetables were awesome. Risotto was rich and creamy. We also tried the tiramisu (to die for!) and a latte (also very good). All in all it ended up being a little bit more than we normally pay for a non special occasion, but we had a google offer and we usually order a bit more in that case. We have certainly paid as much for other dinners that where nowhere near as good. I could see the tables by the kitchen and I wouldn't have liked sitting there but I'd advise to call ahead and make sure you won't have to :) we will definitely be back even though it's not anywhere near our house.
(5)Sturm B.
Consistently good food and decent service. The atmosphere belies the restaurant being located in Thornton, as the space is beautiful. Certainly not the best Italian food I've ever had, and the wine list is a bit boring. However, give the price point its hard to complain. I will never forget the last time I was there. This impossibly wretched woman in our party was talking with her mouth full with such enthusiasm that she made herself choke several times. This, coupled with making incredibly inappropriate comments loudly enough to loosen fillings, had me wishing that Asti d'Italia wasn't such a nice place. If ever I have occasion to dine with the swamp creature again, I'll try to find a truck stop.
(4)Amir H.
Used to the one of our favorite restaurants. The food quality has really gone down. Will not return.
(1)Karyn C.
Okay friends, if you LOVE Italian food, you MUST try Asti d'Italia at The Orchard Shopping Center. We were very impressed, good service, a very extensive wine list, and excellent, unique menu options. Everything looked great. I had the potato gnocchi with duck and Mel had the chicken Marsala. We were both impressed. Oh, and the calamari was so tender and delicious. It literally melted in our mouths. Anyway, like I said, it's a definitely must try.
(5)Leigh B.
Service was absolutely amazing! Blown away! The host, server, and everyone we encountered were fantastic! My husband and I sat in a romantic little room and the atmosphere made you feel like you were in Italy! The food was delicious! The risotto was very good and the wine flights were only $7!!! Definitely recommend!!!
(5)Viviana P.
I love Asti D'Italia. The chicken Parmigiana and the Truffles are my favorite plates there.
(5)Deb A.
Fabulous food and good service. Why only three stars? The menu is limited, which is fine if it gets updated several times a year. We've been going there for two years now, and the small menu has barely changed. I'll only go now if I'm in the mood for one of the two items on the menu I like. Seriously, please update your menu!
(3)Pashley C.
Lipstick on the wine glass paired with bland unremarkable food:0(
(1)Mariano d.
One of worst restaurant in the Area for the money! The Chef probably was stolen from Olive Garden! The service, inexperience but helpful!
(1)Jake D.
This was the third time at this restaurant and was the worst. To start they didn't have enough menus, so we were sat at our table with just a wine list. 5-6 min later we got menus and my wife's menu was missing one of the two pages. We sat near the kitchen and could hear the cooks heavy metal music over the normal restaurant music. My food was average, my wife's risotto was very good. The service staff seemed very disorganized. I have had better service and food here before, hopefully this isn't how it will be if we ever return.
(2)Alli C.
Meh. That's about the jist of how I feel about this place. The only good things on my trip were the atmosphere, the bread and the bruschetta. It's a nice, quiet small place. The food is pricey. I have no idea what the wine list looks like because I decided I wanted wine after the waitress took the menus and never brought one back for me after I asked. Apparently they don't have enough (she admitted that)...maybe they should invest in more. My family and I ordered the bruschetta appetizer, was very good. The bread they bring is good, the dip is just oil and vinegar but good as well. We asked for more bread, never got it...so another point off service. I ordered the equivalent of spaghetti and meatballs because I discovered one meatball is 3$ so of course I had to see what a 3$ meatball tasted like. I highly suggest NOT getting that. It reminded me of dog food and it tasted like a chef boyardee meatball. NOT 3$ worth AT ALL. Very disappointing. My mom got Carbonara (Very good) and my sister got chicken and berry salad (also very good). So, just don't get the meatballs. Basically, I've had MUCH better Italian for cheaper (Enzo's).
(2)Steve W.
One of our favorite restaurants on the north side of Denver. We have been here a dozen times and never been disappointed. The service is always excellent as well.
(4)Mary A.
9/18/2010 I was in town for the weekend and my daughter suggested we eat here. It was simply devine. We both had the duck. Our salads were very unique and delicious. I will definately come here again and will recommend to others. Our wait staff was very attentive and Chef Greg Keesy does a fantastic job.
(5)Josh K.
I went here for my Dad's birthday last week and will definately be going back. The food was wonderful, I had a tough time chosing between but went with the Ahi Tuna and was happy that I did. It was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. I also recommend trying the desserts, we had the trio of cheesecakes. The meal was well priced for the quality we got and it was a very warm and welcoming atmosphere.
(5)Megan F.
So glad to have more independent restaurants to choose from up here. Had dinner here recently and enjoyed every bite. Everything we ordered was prepared to perfection. Service was friendly and helpful. The buffalo lasagna is fabulous! Definitely will be returning, hopefully next time we will save room for dessert!
(4)Doris J.
Took a friend here for her birthday and it was FAB. The duck salad is to die for and so is the beet salad. The risotto is creamy and flavorful and they serve just the right amount. I've been here a few times and it's one of my favorites. The waiter is warm and friendly.
(5)Kim L.
We went here for dinner and never again! I would give them less than one star if I could. I had chicken parmigiana - the chicken was rubbery and tough. I ate maybe half, then my college age son took it, had one bite, and wouldn't finish it. My daughter ordered pasta primavera - the waitress brought it with chicken, which my daughter did not order (she is a vegetarian). When we brought this to her attention, she brushed it off, then later charged us extra for the chicken and we had to argue with her to get the additional charge for the chicken off our ticket. Overall a very disappointing experience.
(1)Paul Z.
terrible service. had to go to the bar for a glass of wine. had to ask for bread. fish was dry. Cesar salad was good.
(2)Kristin R.
Always friendly and welcoming! Love love the duck gnocchi & tilapia & tiramisu & I've eaten here many many times never having a bad experience.
(5)Del A.
Given the other reviews here on Yelp, we must have hit an off night at Asti D' Italia. Which was a shame as I really wanted to like it. Nice location with easy access to parking, lovely ambiance without being stuffy, friendly staff. We had a reservation for 6, and were seated immediately upon arrival. The menu sounded fantastic! The kids ordered Shirley Temple drinks, which were brought out within a minute. Upon ordering wine, the waiter suggested a different bottle than we had originally picked, and it proved to be an EXCELLENT recommendation- Contadoro, a Sicilian red for $36 a bottle. First course began with the calamari, beet salad, and a Caesar salad. The calamari batter was very light, and the sauce was interesting, though perhaps a bit thick for the delicate batter and calamari. The Caesar salad was nicely done and not too overwhelming on any single ingredient. The beet salad was also well done, though I found it to be slightly boring. The roasted golden beets weren't terribly flavorful and the almonds on top added nothing. The restaurant was crowded, as it was a Saturday night, and we waited for a while before our entree arrived. This was fine, we enjoyed the ambiance in the mean time and played games with the kids with paper and crayons the restaurant provided. My son ordered the shells and cheese, typical kid fare, though house made instead of opening up a box. My husband ordered chicken parmigana which came with fettuccini noodles and marinara. It was pretty standard chicken parmigana. The noodles were slightly overcooked in my book as I much prefer al dente. The red sauce was decent, but nothing to write home about. My dad ordered the risotto special which was a saffron risotto with grape tomatoes and a tilapia fillet. It was simple, perfect texture, creamy, delicious risotto. I was happy that they didn't over do it on the saffron flavor. The tilapia fillet was beautifully seared and golden brown. Really a gorgeous dish. My mom ordered the carbonara. It was tasty, although a bit salty. Also the texture of the cream sauce was odd, a bit grainy. Almost as if the sauce had broken and then someone stirred in the kind of "parmesan cheese" you get in a plastic container in the dry goods aisle. Very strange.... The penne and peas were cooked perfectly however. My daughter and I shared the gnocchi with duck confit and black truffle. I honestly cannot believe they let the gnocchi out of the kitchen. Rather than lovely little pillows of potato pasta, they were puddles. Completely inedible. The duck sauce was delicious and well seasoned, my mom thought it too salty, but I enjoyed it. The duck confit still tender, the greens and mushrooms with a bit of a tooth. However, the truffle flavor did not come thru and was completely over powered by the other flavors. I would save my truffle oil. I glanced over at another table, which had also ordered the duck gnocchi, and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the same puddles. A terrible disappointment. As the evening went on, the food, and the service went downhill. Had our waiter come to ask about the meal, at any point in time, I would have expressed my disappointment in the gnocchi but he never came to ask. The kids wanted dessert, so after waiting over 5 minutes for a dessert menu, they decided to share the cannoli. We waited 20 minutes for a plate with three tiny cannoli! It would have been better to go across the street to Hagen Daaz as the cannolis were uninspiring. Not bad, just nothing great either. Sadly, we likely will not be returning to Asti, no matter how much we wanted to like it.
(3)Caleb M.
The food actually wasn't too bad. Let's face it though it's pasta with some meat there isn't a ton of variety when it comes to Italian. The reason I only have two stars is because the service is not great. Service was slow and drinks often empty. The big kicker was the bill. It was correct but it took 15 minutes to run my credit card. The server came back twice saying that they had to reboot the entire system. Well I get home and look at my online banking an find they whacked my card to over $1000. It was just pending an dropped off but still clearly my server didn't know how to use the machine!
(2)Kathy D.
I read the reviews and decided to give this place a try. We started with the Pesto Gnocchi with bread, very good! My husband had the penne and sausage, I the chicken parmesan, both delicious! Service was great, but then the place was empty. We shared the tiramisu for desert, absolutely wonderful. The only downside was a complaining staff member about a late reservation apparently made for closing time. He was a bit loud about his displeasure, but a quick look his way quieted him down. Will definitely come here again.
(4)Todd G.
Thought we would try this dining experience through OpenTable. Restaraunt looked nice and menu looked very appeasing. Prices at first did not seem to out of line at the $$ end. Made reservations for 2. My wife and I arrived early and they were not busy at all. Greeted very professionally and escorted to our table. Our waiter was very diligent and personable. We order dinner, garlic bread as an appetizer. wait time was extremely long, nearly 30 min for our entree's. My wife had chicken carbonara and I the Atlantic Salmon with muscles. I thought the price for the portion I ordered was a bit too much at $22 for a 5 oz. filet and 5 muscles. No pasta or vegetables with this either. The food was absolutely delicious, hot and made to order. The prices I feel are a bit too high, especially for the location. Technically in the mall area of the Orchards, but the ambiance was pleasant, so I can account for that.
(3)Kevin N.
Excellent food and service. The restaurant was clean and neat. Charles was friendly and professional.
(5)Margaret E.
As someone who just was diagnosed with Celiac I am constantly asking people who are GF to tell me good places to go. The pasta at this place was all I heard about for 2 weeks before I finally made the reservations and we went. The manager was super nice and brought us to our table but the waiter was UNREAL! After being made fun of by the waiter for asking what pasta was GF I ordered the risotto - again just was diagnosed with Celiac so didn't know that risotto was safe. Let me tell you.. that pasta was AMAZING! BUT I must have ordered it weird because I had about 3 waiters come to our table asking me how it was before laughing and walking away. I have never been so embarrassed or felt humiliated because of something I can't control. I asked and checked myself over again too to make sure I didn't have anything rediculous stuck to me because that is how obvious they were making it that something hilarious was going on. I have been a waiter before and I have some fun stories but I would never have my coworkers interact with my tables and make them uncomfortable. The waiter was probably mid-20's to early 30's and longer hair on the front then the sides - can't remember his name. Very sad because I thought the food was great but I will never be going back because of my experience.
(2)Erin T.
We came here for dessert and coffee and it had a nice romantic ambiance. The dessert was good but pricey. We got a Spanish coffee, thinking it would taste different but similar in style to perhaps, I don't know, an Irish coffee or Mexican coffee. Instead it tasted like someone just dumped a bunch of tequila into coffee. The server was kind, patient, and helpful and the decorations are fun.
(3)Lisa F.
This is a great place to relax and enjoy good food. The servers are great, very knowledgeable and friendly- David is a personal favorite. The food is outstanding, the risotto, duck, polenta, garlic bread and the beet salad are out of this world. David mentioned that the chef was new today and all of the food was great - generous portions. My only suggestion would be that they have a few Gluten Free pasta options.
(4)Kevin M.
Mall food at gourmet bistro prices. Risotto appetizer was completely overpowered by the "balsamic reduction" and barely edible. Spaghetti and meatballs had a very weak sauce with a metallic aftertaste. Penne carbonara was pretty good, but not genuine carbonara (more of a cream sauce, no Parmesan). Bread was fine but we had to ask for it. Service was indifferent. Drinks were never refilled and waiter never returned to the table after asking, "How's everything so far?" maybe 90 seconds after the food was delivered. Out the door price was $70 for two mediocre entres, an appetizer, and one soft drink. Atmosphere is nice enough (classical music) but the food is Olive Garden quality.
(2)Hayley G.
This is the worst restaurant I've been to in a long time. The menu is small and WAY over priced, there were flies buzzing around everywhere, and our food was over a 45 minute wait. My family and I ended up leaving early and asked our waiter to box our food up. I'd never recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Melissa L.
I'm not sure where to begin. My husband and I dine out frequently in all cities and venues but this place really needs help. I made a reservation here because it was on Open Table and we were driving from Downtown Denver to meet friends who live outside of Greeley, it seemed like a great half way place to meet. First off, you don't need a reservation because nobody is here. We arrived prior to our friends so decided to have a drink at the bar. Ordered a Patron and tonic (they were out of Patron even though it was listed on the menu, fine, it happens) and a Sazerac which wasn't really a Sazerac, tasted like an Old Fashion. While sitting at the bar we overheard who we thought was the owner/manager (he was very friendly and attentive to us) talking to a regular about how he couldn't understand why business was so slow, they had been there 7 years and tried everything to get more business but just couldn't seem to get going. I can tell you after our experience that there are several issues. Our waiter was not great-sarcastic, awkward, tried to be funny but came off as a jerk. My husband and I arrived at the table with our cocktails, however he didn't ask our friends if they wanted a drink and then proceeded to wander off for 10+ minutes. We told him that we hadn't seen each other in ages and he said no problem and assured us that it could be a leisurely meal (It was 7:30 on a Saturday night). Admittedly it took us a while to decide what we wanted since we were chatting. Drinks were a challenge, they have a very limited selection of beer and wine, none of which are the most popular choices. When asking what kinds they had and stating preferences those choices were insulted by the waiter ("Corona smells like feet", which may be his opinion but not necessary to share with us). My friend wanted sangria and was basically mocked by the waiter for what he thought was an absurd request (it's an Italian restaurant??). We ordered our entrees and proceeded to wait quite awhile for them to arrive but not a big deal since we were catching up. The food: not good. I ordered the chicken caprese cappellini, the chicken was so dry and over cooked I could barely get a knife through it, the noodles were overcooked to the point of being mushy, and there was no seasoning. The others just thought their entrees were average. Once our dishes were removed we continued to sit and chat but the restaurant was not closed (it was 9:30-ish) and there were a few other tables still eating. The best part is when the waiter brought our check without asking if we wanted another round of drinks or dessert. We didn't immediately jump on the check so after about 10-15 minutes he comes by to let us know that "his boss said that it looks clear outside and we can leave anytime" (it was 9:45 and there were still other diners in the restaurant). It's been a long time since I have encountered a waiter with this kind of behavior. I will never return to this restaurant and clearly I'm not alone since it's in a popular location but was mostly empty on a Saturday night. I suspect it will be closed soon if changes are not made. If the owner/manager wants to know whats wrong he needs to look and listen honestly to feedback from his clients. There are plenty of places who do little to no advertising and are still successful. Have great food at an affordable price with attentive, professional service and the people will come.
(1)Sarah D.
Had a Groupon to try this place out for the first time. We ate two entrees and of course had to have the house made tiramisu! All was delicious. Only thing was it seemed to be a little over salted and I enjoy salty foods. Great portion sizes especially for the price! Would probably go back for lunch rather than dinner. Seemed like it might be a better atmosphere during lunch. Contrary to other reviews here, it's a nice, clean place. It's slow paced service but for the style of food, that's how it should be. People nowadays are always in hurry, don't come here if that's the case. Potato Gnocchi with Duck 20.99 Spinach, tomato, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, truffled Madeira sauce Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon 22.99 Pan roasted filet of Atlantic Salmon, PEI Mussels, potato gnocchi, tomato, fresh basil
(4)Sean S.
In the wasteland of suburbia, next to a poorly named burger chain and a JC Penney there lies a small and slightly pretentious, but unexpectedly deliciously decent little Italian restaurant with a good wine list, excellent sourdough bread and a menu worth spending a little time to explore. If one were to look one might find a very tasty chicken Marsala, a very hearty mushroom risotto with a generous portion of grilled salmon, well executed pastas, crab cakes that disappear as if by themselves, and a house red wine worthy of stocking in one's own cellar. Beware Gaston the waiter as his antics and buffoonery are legendary, but overall be not weary traveler for you have found a small oasis in the desert of Westminster.
(4)Lisa J.
Personally, I'd say Asti is the best restaurant in this 2-mile radius. There's not a ton of competition (I'm not a chain restaurant kind of girl), but I still give this place a solid 4 stars. I'm a big fan of their carbonara, chicken parm, beet salad, & chicken orchiette. They have some serious desserts- the tiramisu & temptation chocolate cake are big hits with the fam. I don't love the atmosphere in the restaurant- it's just kind of boring- so we usually get take-out. But the food is solid so try it out!
(4)Lan V.
A few years ago I came to Asti and had their duck risotto. It was the best tasting dish I had. So we got the Groupon recently and came back. Unfortunately they don't have the duck risotto anymore, instead it was gnocchi with duck confit. That dish was good too, but not as good as the risotto was as far as I remember. There was not enough gnocchi for as much as there was duck and sauce on the dish. So it was somewhat unsatisfying. I tried some of my friend's chicken Marsala, and the sauce and mash potatoes were EXTREMELY salty. It was like they forgot they had salted it and then salted it a second time while cooking. If it wasn't for the salt though, the flavor would have been really good.
(3)Joe O.
We love this place! Thanks for the great food and service Charlie! For anyone interested, make sure to try the homemade Buffalo Lasagna, it's our favorite. The bruschetta is also fantastic! Asti D Italia is definitely a favorite!
(5)Christine K.
I wish I could give this place zero stars. We went on a Thursday night and our experience was awful. We went here because the other restaurants at Orchard were packed....now I know why!The "host" was also our server. He tried to light our candle which he could clearly see had no fluid in it. There were only 2 other tables in the entire restaurant with anyone sat there. It took forever for the waiter to take our order and even seemed annoyed anyone was there. My husband asked for butter with his bread and they forgot him so he had to go to the kitchen, which annoyed them even more and he said "just go back to the table I'll bring it to you" (but you didn't lol). My husband ordered the Chicken Marsala and I ordered the mussels. A half an hour later the waiter came back and announced "we are out of mussels, do you want something else?" I said "you didn't know you were out when you took our order?" He rolled his eyes like a 15 year old girl and I said "We are done here" he said "OK" non- chalontly.
(1)Heidi B.
Fabulous hidden secret in Orchard. Fresh ingredients, wonderful customer service and a great menu. Highly recommend.
(5)BD P.
Review by B: OMG. My experience here was a NIGHTMARE! I made a reservation for 4 people and 1 toddler for 6:15 pm. We arrived on time and asked the hostess for a booster seat for the little one. We were seated right away but without a booster seat. We waited a few minutes for our waiter to show up and take our drink orders. We asked him to bring a booster chair. He walked away and came back about 10 minutes later with a bottle of wine ($38) and what he thought was a nice serving of scotch and a glass of ice for my boyfriend. The scotch was not even half a shot! My boyfriend poured the scotch into the glass of ice and there was no more than an INCH of scotch! Wtf? Seriously? If you are paying for scotch that's $15-$20 a glass it better be a decent sized serving! We informed the waiter that the scotch serving was absolutely ridiculous and demanded a full glass of scotch. The waiter seemed shocked and confused. Another 10 minutes passed and the waiter comes back with a full serving of scotch and rushes off again without asking to take our order and without a booster chair!!!!!!!!!!!! Another 10 minutes passed by before our waiter comes back to the table to pour more wine. He proceeded to rush away without taking our food order and we had to call him back. We had been waiting 30 MINUTES to place a food order! We had been waiting so long that it was too late to order appetizers we were so hungry. There were multiple people seated, served and orders taken that arrived after we did and were already receiving their food! Finally we were able to place our food orders and our waiter tried to rush off again. We had to call him back again and ask for the booster seat AGAIN!!!!!!!! After another 10 minutes the waiter finally brought a booster seat for the little one - it took us asking multiple times and waiting 40 minutes to get a stupid booster seat. Wtf! It's not that hard to bring a booster seat! The restaurant wasn't even that busy! Finally after waiting a million years we received our food. Holy shit what a disappointment! I ordered the Crispy Duck Salad ($15) - The duck was cooked to perfection but the rest of the salad was so bland and the goat cheese was not good. Menu stated there's balsamic vinaigrette - there wasn't any on my salad. My boyfriend ordered Linguine with Marinara and 2 meatballs ($18) - He thought it was just mediocre and nothing special at all. I tried a bite of the meatballs and they needed a lot more seasoning. My boyfriend said that I make a lot better meatballs which is 100% true - I make my meatballs with veal, beef and sausage and costs a lot less than $18! Boyfriend's brother ordered the Chicken Parmigiano ($21) - Chicken breading was crispy and not soggy (that was impressive) but there was a lot left to be desired taste-wise. BB's Wife ordered the Chicken Orecchiette ($20) - The first few bites were good. Not so great after that. She had to spit her food out it was so salty! She couldn't even eat it. I tried a bite and spit it out as well. Wtf! It was so disgusting that it sat on the table untouched the rest of the meal. Toddler had the Mac N Cheese from the kids menu ($5) - The Mac N Cheese was the best dish that came to our table. That's pretty sad. Our waiter came to check on us and ask how everything was and we said decent (I didn't want to make a scene) Our waiter was extremely weird, slow and very touchy feely. We didn't like how the waiter kept touching our backs and arms. Made us very uncomfortable. We when received our bill we were not impressed that it was $142 and some change. The service was bleeping HORRIBLE! Food was underwhelming and at times DISGUSTING! My boyfriend and I split the bill and left the waiter a $15 tip (if he had done a good job it would have been $28) The waiter looked at his tip and gave us a nasty look. Ummm are you kidding me?????????????????? You ruined our night! You did an awful job serving our table! We wanted to take my boyfriend's brother and wife out to a nice dinner and it was an AWFUL AND OVERPRICED EXPERIENCE. The only one out of our group that had a good time was the toddler - She was the only one with good food and too young to understand that our waiter did a horrible job. If I would have know that Asti D' Italia was going to be such a nightmare I would have cooked my boyfriend's family a beautiful and delicious Italian dinner at home for about $40. Avoid this place! It sucks! You can make better food at home!
(1)Ashley M.
This place is so overpriced for the quality of food that comes out of the kitchen. It's hardly a step above Olive Garden. I had the appetizer risotto and the mussels. Both dishes came out a little cold, the mussels were shriveled, overcooked and extremely fishy, the soggy breadcrumbs were not pleasing to the eye and definitely did not add anything to the dish. The risotto tasted nothing like any risotto I've ever had, an overwhelming beef bouillon flavor (weird considering the ingredients). The service and the extensive drink menu are the only things that could somewhat save this place from being just an all around bad experience.
(2)Tim P.
The worst food and the worst service on the planet and for four people $82. We were seated in a dirty corner in a back room poorly painted with worn out dirty carpet under our feet. Food was over cooked and way too much garlic. Don't go McDonald's would be better and cleaner.
(1)Julian S.
The service is great and the atmosphere is pleasant. The prices are great for a "4 star" Italian restaurant. The Marsala is easily the best dish. But when I went a 2nd time the risotto was very salty and the texture was not very pleasant. If you go ask for Austin he is the best waiter. Go Hawks
(3)Erin M.
The food was good, don't get me wrong, but we literally walked in and out 2 times before we were seated. Doh! My husband loved the sausage in the penne pasta dish of the same name, and I love the way the peppers added to the flavor. The garlic bread was also VERY good. And, once we got a server's attention to be seated, he was great too. It was A-OK overall, but not necessarily any better.
(3)Donna M.
We love this place!!! Their Salmon and Risotto is the best ever. Great and tasty wine selection. The tiramisu and handmade truffles are very good. I have had their awesome salads and short ribs too. Very friendly and helpful staff. This is the only place I have never had a complaint and the extra money is so worth it.
(5)Sue B.
I was not impressed with this restaurant's service. My friend and I waited several minutes to be seated even though the place was empty. The waiter who seated us said he thought we were with a party who was just leaving (??) and apologized. Our waiter didn't seem very enthusiastic. Maybe he was tired, who knows. He was very friendly, however. The bread given to us before our meal was mediocre at best. The balsamic vinegar in our olive oil tasted store-bought and way too sour. I ordered a grilled chicken Caesar salad. When the salad came out, there were MAYBE a few pieces of small, thin chicken and a very minute amount of dressing. The chicken felt and tasted like it was overcooked to the point of being dry. If only there had been more dressing to douse it in, it may have been edible. My friend ordered a panini and could barely finish one half of it. There was so much spicy mustard slopped on the inside that it was all she could taste. "Well, at least the French fries are fresh," she said. The one thing you can't mess up is wine. We both enjoyed that. Thankfully I'd used a certificate from restaurants.com for this. I wouldn't spend any of my hard-earned money there.
(1)Annie K.
Really flavorful Italian. If you think Bucca di peppo is good, you're brain might explode after having a proper Penne With Italian Sausage Ragu here. The sausage link was on freaken point. The boyfriend ordered Chicken Parmigiano and we marveled at finding an Italian restaurant that for once - their pasta and tomato based sauces don't all taste the same. Mine was more traditional tomato sauce (rich, but fresh) and his were noticeably more buttery and savory. High point of my dish was the sausage. So you can imagine my disappointment when we got lunch to go another time, the same dish, and there was no sausage. Still, it's tasty enough where we'll reserve judgement for that mistake, come back, and see how it goes again. Also, their meatballs are huge. Bucca di peppo sized, but not bucca di peppo flavored. That's a GOOD thing!
(4)Susan S.
We live about 3 minutes from Asti and because it had been 4 years since we'd eaten there (and had a disappointing experience way back when), we decided to give this place another chance. After being promptly sat by a very friendly host, our drink orders were taken by our server. My wine came out stat but my husband never received his beer. Next our app was sub par....crusty Parmesan bread delivered without a smile. While waiting for entrees I finished my red wine by the glass and proceeded to order a bottle - why not?! Commence another 10 minute wait as I watched our server care for his only other 2 tables (why are you swamped?!!) Finally he rushed over with my bottle of wine....he opened the bottle and poured (not a taste) a full serving into my dirty glass. I'm not super high maintenance but I think ordering a bottle of wine incurs a certain level of service....a quick taste in a clean glass at the least. Our food (including two child portions) was anything but satisfactory. I would sooner pay the same $25/entree price to dine at Olive Garden and likely would've been happy with my meal!! I couldn't be more disappointed that this wanna-be-fine-dining-overpriced restaurant is the nearest Italian joint to us. Hoping it will go under and be replaced by a Noodles & Co. --Skip it if given the choice.
(1)Darbi I.
Went there with some family. They had a pretty good wine list and I will have to say that is why I will go back. I love sampling wine flights and I love it when Italian restaurants have multiple Italian wines and not just the regular wine on every other menu out there. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. My sister-in-law had the risotto which was their special and she loved it. I had the chicken caprese, which was okay but nothing phenomenal. I will have to say that I will go back for happy hour and drinks and I may get an appetizer or two. I will go back again and probably amend my recommendation depending upon how I feel about this place after I've been there a couple more times. Not a bad place for the most part.
(4)Jessi C.
This place was a bit pricey, but the food was fantastic. They offer wine flights so you can try various wines, the service was good, & the atmosphere was very nice. I would recommend this place, just be aware that it comes with a fairly high price tag.
(4)Karen S.
We went there at 7:30 with a group of 22. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Service was great with all dishes coming out hot and all within 10 minutes from start of serving to finish----no small feat with 22 people ordering off the menu. I had Chicken Parmigiana and my husband had the Sausage Penne---generous servings and very tasty. Understated atmosphere with crisp white tablecloths and lots of windows. I'm not a wine drinker but several people were enjoying the wine flights. Quiet enough to enjoy conversations. We will go back.
(5)Jim H.
The food was tasty but nowhere worth the price. If you can get a half off coupon it's worth going. $21.00 for chicken parm or sausage and peppers is just too much. The waitress was very friendly and attentive.
(3)Monica C.
We enjoyed our dinner, and wine. Our service was great. We would return. Ordered the gnocchi and duck, also the shrimp capellini. The duck was really tender and yummy.
(4)Roger M.
I took my mother here for Mother's Day and it was outstanding. I had the Duck Confit with Gnocchi, wild mushrooms and tomatoes - it was delicious. My mother had Chicken and Smoked Prosciutto Orecchiette and it too was mouthwatering. The decor is nice with white table cloths and lots of windows. Put this one on your list of places to try.
(5)Steve J.
We have been there 8 times in 3 years and this is our favorite restaurant in the Denver area. Everything has been great. Try the Duck Confit, yellow beet salad and the tiramisu. They clearly take pride in what they serve.
(5)Shawn K.
I have eaten here maybe 5 times over the last year. The food is good but what earns this place 5 stars tonight was the exceptional service. The waiter was well versed on just about everything on the menu and politely made recommendations after being asked. He was very attentive and polite throughout the meal even after the place got extremely busy. This is a more upscale restaurant which it's nice to have near us vs having to go to downtown Denver for the same experience. Again the food is good but the service is outstanding.
(5)Jordan A.
Nope, not worth it, not for the price. In a mostly-empty restaurant, there was no one to seat us for about 5 minutes. When another person joined us later, it wasn't noticed for a very long time until we were able to flag a waiter down for a menu (and had to steal silverware from another table, because apparently it was our job to train and manage the waiters and we were tired of it). Basically, the dining room was left unattended for very long periods of time. The food was tasty enough. However, the coffee was never refilled, the request for lime in water never honored, and bread that was listed as part of one of the ordered dishes never brought. We spent a LOT of time chasing the staff. Also, I love it when a host asks you if you had a reservation when you're just about the only person in their establishment, and it never gets any busier. Are they trying to be ironic? And please install blinds on ALL your windows! We were completely blinded by the sun from the north because they only shade the west side. Though why bother. I'd be surprised if they are around for much longer.
(2)Tricia H.
I don't see any way to respond to you (Charles S.) and so I'm posting this update. I was completely miffed to read this response. There are only a handful of restaurants in the Orchard Town Center --- what other Italian restaurant might we have confused Asti with??? I was also floored to see the attempt to describe Asti as not being remotely near Rock Bottom. Asti is located in the same shopping complex as Rock Bottom, and is probably a 2 minute walk at worst. I consider that nearby. Further, anyone else who visits Orchard knows this as well, regardless of the restaurant's claim. I made no mention of happy hour, but I did report a special (which I believe was actually posted on their website), only to find it was only offered on certain days (or not on Sundays, etc.). This experience was our 2nd try, and I honestly do not recall any further details. Advertising a special on a website, but then not honoring it, is indeed what I call a bait and switch. "The front door is unattended for only seconds at a time..." --- obviously this is not the case as we visited on 3 separate occasions. I see others reporting the same; we are not alone. What I find most appalling about the restaurant's response is the blatant dismissal of my complaints, even while others have posted common issues. I now understand why this restaurant is almost always nearly empty when I walk by, even during the height of dinner/lunch times. What I would have expected from a restaurant's response to a complaint, if any, would be an offer to try to correct the situation, not a dismissive, diverted comment. "Oh no, this review couldn't possibly be for Asti!" Really???? I will certainly not recommend this restaurant to my friends, family or co-workers, and we will choose to spend our money elsewhere.
(1)Donna E.
Today at lunch we were seated by our server who also had 4 tables it turns out he had to bus the tables also. He made sure that we knew this and continued to make remarks about being over worked even though it was nearly empty. it took 20 minutes to get our drinks and bread. We never saw anyone else and the service was slow. It took over 50 minutes to get our food. I ordered a salad that was sparse and over priced. My husband ordered a pasta dish that had sat under the lamps so long it was crunchy. Thankfully we had a gift card because we will not be returning. I do not usually post reviews but if the owners do not do something to save this restaurant it will be gone soon. I tried to use a link on their site to email them and it was disabled. I think they won't last another year at this rate which is a shame because with some tweeks and better service it could be a great place but they have cut so many corners they may never come back.
(1)Thrift Store Mama T.
Nice list of cocktails, wines and dinner options. Nice atmosphere and I particularly liked the small bar and seating area tucked away in the corner. Prices and decor would indicate that this is a date night restaurant, but other patrons in jean shorts and sneakers quickly dispelled that. Wait staff was very nice, attentive, and responsive to our special requests. Will definitely go back again.
(4)Andrea H.
This is a cute little Italian restaurant. My husband and I flew in to surprise his parents for their 40th wedding anniversary. The party was a lunch at this cute little restaurant. The prices were pretty good for lunch (9ish dollars). My sister-in-law ordered a salad that was listed under appetizers and it was huge! Could easily be eaten as a main salad. The pasta was a pretty big portion--bigger than a normal lunch size. I had a grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich. I am a big mushroom fan however this is the first time I have ever had it as a protein. It was only okay for me. I think I need some meat in my sandwiches. Overall, a cute restaurant and if I lived closer, I might visit again for lunch some time.
(4)Tabatha C.
Was a little spooked by all the bad reviews but we wanted to make our own decision. Went for dinner on our anniv and thought it was a really nice place. We were greeted right away and taken to a table. I ordered the Pesto Primavera w/chicken and my hubbie got the risotto w/salmon. Both dishes tasted delicious and fresh. They did not have many (possibly none) beer on draft which my husband would have preferred. For dessert I got the tiramisu. It was good but not the best I've ever had. Husband got Spanish coffee which was horrid but maybe that's how it's supposed to taste. Blech! Overall, it is pricey but a nice place for a special occasion.
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