Terry Banfield
What a wonderful discovery thanks to great reviews! We were warmly greeted and this place has a lovely, calm , relaxing atmosphere. Wait staff are friendly and very efficient and the food is fantastic! Goat cheese crostini, misto salad, beef cheek lasagna, flounder, honey cake, affogato, and house red! If you have not been, book a table and pay them a visit. All fresh and cooked to order so sit back and relax and enjoy the experience. Simply wonderful and highly recommended!
… moreKayla Marmolejo
The service and food were stellar – thank you Schaffer for making our first experience at Bettola so good and memorable!
The specials were fantastic (lasagna and sea bass) the bruschetta one of the best I’ve ever had, and the limecello drink so tasty it was dangerous.
It’s a hole in the wall bistro (as their signage says) but absolutely where you should come for Italian well done and an intimate dinner setting with great service. My husband and I can’t wait to come back.
… moreMia Voss
Don’t let the strip mall location fool you, this place is a small delight! Excellent service, atmosphere, drinks and, most importantly.. amazing FOOD. We went with the specials (short ribs and black cod) and we need to come back for the lasagna. We also had the Brussel sprouts (so tasty and crispy) and they also brought us fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic oil – classic and yummy. We ended up getting the highly recommended honey cake which was light and delicious – a great ending to a big meal.
… moreV D
Amazing food and outstanding service! The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting. Everything I ordered today was so delicious that I barely had time to snap a photo before diving in. A special thank you for the complimentary treat from the chef for our little one, it was such a sweet gesture. We’ll definitely be back soon!
… moreLydia Newman
I had pretty low expectations for this hole in the wall Italian restaurant at a strip mall in Aurora… but I was completely blown away!
The service was excellent and the food was INCREDIBLE! The dish with pasta and scallops had the most amazing sauce and the scallops were perfectly cooked. If it was socially acceptable I would have licked the bowl clean! The honey cake was delightful, definitely some honey flavor but not too sweet with a light texture. Will definitely be coming back!
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… moreANDREW JOHNSON
Went here for a company x-mas dinner party, after hearing about this place for a couple of years. It really is a hidden gem in an otherwise unflattering Aurora strip mall. I liked the atmosphere, small restaurant setting makes for good conversations. Very good wine selection and menu. I highly recommend stopping by.
… moreAngelica Nguyen
Very unassuming location but the food is absolutely INCREDIBLE and the service was great too! We had the beef lasagna (special of the evening), the shrimp scampi and honey cake with chocolate gelato for dessert. The shrimp scampi is probably the best I’ve ever had and will be needing to order it again. The sauce was so flavorful!!!! And the honey cake was sooo soft and fluffy and light, the perfect way to end the meal! We will be back!!
… moreRachel Ouellette
It was wonderful. The food was so scrumptious and well prepared. Our server warned us to order early and was super helpful so that all the dishes came out in a well-timed rhythm. He also clued us in to 1/2 price wine Wednesday. Everything we had was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb ragu, scallops, burratta, honey cake, and Gelato.
… moreLauren Van Camp
There are restaurants that I like, then there are restaurants that I love, but I don’t think Bettola can fall into either category. I’ve been going to Bettola for over 4 years, the experience, the taste, the atmosphere are all far beyond words to describe. There are restaurants you try and there are restaurants that you never forget and always return to, Bettola is that place you never forget and always return to. The coziest, intimate and elegant place you will find in Denver. The food is outstanding (that’s under rating it by far), whether you order off the menu or from the rotating specials (they never disappoint and you’ll regret if you miss out- especially if you like spicy flavor). The service and food are the experience. The wine and cocktails are the reason you stay a little bit longer. Yes it’s in a strip but honestly it’s the most quaint place you will find. Whether catching up with old friends or a date night- make your resy and go! It will not disappoint then stay for dessert. Trust me, it’s worth it, every time!
… moreStefan Paic
Some friends and I celebrated a significant life event with dinner at Bettola, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by the blistered Brussels sprouts and bruschetta antipasti—both thoughtfully crafted and bursting with flavor. Along with perfectly tailored wine recommendations from an experienced sommelier, our main courses and desserts reflected the same care and pride. The scallops, in particular, were perfectly tender with a lovely char. In its smoothness, balance of burned honey and spices, the honey cake rivaled any number of similar tortes served in remaining authentic kitchens of Vienna. It was clear that the chef takes great pride in her work, showcasing creativity and a commitment to stellar dining experiences. The servers were knowledgeable and seemed genuinely engaged and proud to represent the interpretations and creativity of the talented chef behind the dishes. I certainly look forward to returning.
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