

Rustic trattoria with a lively atmosphere doling out classic Italian dishes with homemade sauces.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2802 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 471-8200
Website: https://paravicinis.com/
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Reviews
The gnocchi bolognese was really good, and I had about half the plate to take home. They offered Tiramisù, and while I couldn’t eat it then, I took it to go to have with the rest of my gnocchi. Haven’t had it yet, but I’m excited to eat it! I would absolutely recommend eating here!
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday after reading so many positive reviews. I booked in advance and clearly mentioned that it was my birthday, asked for a nice booth and a nice special evening. I walked in excited and walked out completely heartbroken.
Although we were seated on time, the table we were given was tiny, placed right in the middle of the room, with unstable chairs that honestly made me afraid I might fall. People were constantly brushing past us to reach other tables or exit, and the aisle was so narrow that there was absolutely no personal space. It was loud, chaotic, and incredibly uncomfortable – not at all the atmosphere you hope for on your birthday.
The food only made things worse. After waiting about 30 minutes, our appetizer arrived looking careless and unappetizing: raw vegetables and raw mushrooms thrown onto a plate and soaked in oil, nearly $20 for something that looked inedible. We waited for 40 minutes for salads and almost an hour for our main courses. By then, the disappointment had already set in.
My pasta was drowning in oil and tasted like spoiled milk. My husband’s steak was served on top of the chips, making it impossible to cut or enjoy and it didn’t taste good either. This was the complete opposite of the “delicious food” everyone had promised in the reviews.
The waitress truly tried her best and was kind, but she was clearly overwhelmed with too many tables. We waited a long time just to get the check and then waited again for it to be processed.
I had hoped to at least end my birthday dinner with a slice of cake, but the noise, discomfort, and frustration were so overwhelming that I just wanted to leave as quickly as possible. My birthday was ruined, and I left in tears.
This place is absolutely not worth the time, money, or emotional energy. The only reason it gets 2 stars is because the waitress was nice, otherwise it would be a 1-star experience.
Ambiance is a 5, you get that perfect mix of cozy warm feel but with elevated clean decor that gives you a neighborhood trendy dining. Wait staff was friendly, very helpful in describing the food and giving recommendations.
You get warm freshly baked bread which you dip with olive oil and balsamic vinegar available on your table. They offer cannelloni which I know isn’t offered at all Italian restaurants anywhere. So I ordered the sausage cannelloni. It had the right amount of sausage with ricotta. The sauce was just right. The calamari appetizer came in two choices: plain fried like most offered at other restaurants ; and what I highly recommend the fried calamari served with fresh olive tapenade! Yummy, 5 stars! There was such generous portion of the tapenade that I took the rest of it back to the hotel and used the tapenade as an accompaniment to homemade chips (baked dry and crispy!) that were the side of fish and chips! Other recommended items to order: fish & chips (chips were atypical – very crispy (baked?) and not greasy!, veal parm and definitely the panna cotta for dessert! Topped with fresh (not canned!) mandarin oranges…
Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant! If I move to CO Springs, you’ll find me here on Saturdays!