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Top Lasagna In Denver

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While lasagna may not be considered the top tier of fine dining, it is a great comfort dish, and many chefs in the Denver area have found clever ways to make it stand out. If you and your family love Italian food, this staple dish is definitely on your list of favorites. Take your family and friends out to one of these Denver restaurants and try out an old favorite. Whether you prefer the classic recipe or want to try a variation, there is a delicious restaurant at which you can find your flavor.

Shells & Sauce
2600 E. 12th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 377-2091
www.shellsandsauce.net

A combination of beef and Italian sausages mixed with several types of cheese and topped with marinara make this lasagna a decadent treat. Nestled in the Congress Park neighborhood near the Botanical Gardens, this local favorite also has delicious appetizers with which to pair your meal. It is a casual and laid-back bistro-style restaurant with friendly staff, great prices and excellent service. Go for the lasagna, stay for the atmosphere and come back to sample one of the other amazing dishes on the menu.

Patsy's Inn
3651 Navajo St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8910
www.patsysinn.com

Patsy's Inn has been a staple in the Highlands for more than 80 years (since the neighborhood was known as Little Italy). The staff has perfected the art of fine Italian food and customer service. Its baked lasagna dish has been a favorite since the restaurant's early days, using Patsy's own original spaghetti sauce and a three cheese blend. Patrons can choose between beef or breaded eggplant, so vegetarians can sample the dish too. The original Aiello family recipes that made Patsy's Inn famous are still in use today, leading to a perfect mix of ingredients.

Gaetano's
3760 Tejon St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-9852
www.gaetanositalian.com

Another remnant from when the Highlands was Denver's own "Little Italy," Gaetano's is also a well-known and popular staple for Italian cuisine in Denver. This restaurant is proud of its sordid history as a bootleg operation during the height of prohibition, and longtime area residents will regale you with stories of stakeouts and raids. It uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, so the food is fresh, rich and appetizing. The menu features other Italian favorites as well, along with a wine list featuring Denver's best wines and Italian favorites from Sicily, Veneto and other regions. Come back for one of the best brunch menus in the city.

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Farro
8230 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 694-5432
www.farrorestaurant.com

Owned and operated by chef Matthew Franklin, a Centennial resident and well-known culinary creative, Farro is a great place to go try something new. Guests can try lasagna with three different types of sauce, and gluten-free rice noodles, if need be. Farro also has excellent wood-fired pizzas with creative flavor combinations. Its homestyle environment makes for a relaxing night out, and its location is great for residents in the south metro area who don't feel like driving all the way downtown to try something new.

Il Pastaio
3075 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 447-9572
www.ilpastaioboulder.com

A casual, laid-back environment coupled with a menu full of family favorites makes Il Pastaio a popular restaurant with Boulder residents. The restaurant doubles as a pasta factory, so your noodles are made from scratch, adding an extra homey feel. Its lasagna is always made to order, and is available with beef, vegetables or turkey for any palate. Il Pastaio also sells pasta, olive oil, desserts and more, so you can create your own version of the lasagna at home. The restaurant is closed on the weekends, but offers take out during business hours, so you can pick up a lasagna and heat it up for weekend dinner at your house.

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Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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