Coperta - Denver

My chef friend and I decided to have dinner at Coperta to reminisce about how much we miss Italian food back home in New York. This restaurant surpassed our expectations with its subtle seasonal twists on Southern Italian classics, unique beverage selections, and a friendly and genuine team of service professionals. The restaurant is located across the street from Benedict Fountain Park in a charming downtown neighborhood, creating a wonderful atmosphere that almost makes you forget you're in a bustling city. The attention to detail from the team reminded me of my favorite eateries back home, but with an even more comfortable and "homey" feel. Our second visit was even more memorable than the first, and Coperta has become my go-to spot that feels like an extension of my dining room table, but with much better food! Vegetarian options at Coperta are fantastic, with dishes like the broccoli dish with capers, garlic, olive oil, and fresh chia flowers from the chef's garden standing out as a delicious celebration of vegetables. While I did not bring kids during my visits, Coperta is clearly a family-friendly restaurant with plenty of menu options for children, and classic music playing overhead creates a comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant has plenty of street parking within 3 blocks in all directions and is accommodating to wheelchair/ADA guests, despite being in an older building with a tighter entrance. The team at Coperta is extremely conscious of dietary restrictions, asking about and communicating clearly about how dishes are prepared. Overall, dining at Coperta was a delightful experience that I will continue to enjoy. Grazie!

Everything was fantastic! Our group had a fabulous time, and one couple has already booked their next dinner at Coperta for August. Bravo to the team!

The food was really good. Our waiter was very helpful in navigating the menu and the wine list. We enjoyed the casual environment. Would definitely go back. I’m

The food was excellent, while the service was lacking. Large shell rigatoni done carbonara style with chunks of pork was a delight. Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare.  Deep fried semolina triangles (panelle) a savory treat. Finely shaved fennel tossed with arugula, gave an excellent bite.  Our server’s wine service was painfully slow. They were out of the first white wine by the glass and had to wait a long time to get the second white wine. And an even longer wait for the bottle of red wine. The server presented a dirty dishwater stained Riedel.  watching her open the $90 bottle of wine was laborious. Coperta should give her better training and more practice using a two step corkscrew.

This is an excellent choice! Service, food and wine was amazing. Owner loves what he does and it shows! Highly recommend