Osteria Marco

Osteria

Rhymes with: Knows Maria, Ghost Tortilla…

Little Italy on Larimer Square

Casual Italian in Denver

Osteria Marco, named for the youngest Bonanno son, opened its doors just in time to celebrate Marco’s fourth birthday in October, 2007.

Chef-proprietor Frank Bonanno wanted to complement his highly successful high-end Italian eatery, Luca (named for the older Bonanno boy) by offering a little brother—a more playful version of Luca, but with the same artisan spirit, impeccable service, and the best house made burrata in Denver.

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The Menu

Lunch

Happy Hour

Dinner

Dessert

Drinks

Sunday Brunch

Reserve

Lunch

We’re kind of famous for this. Creamy Sweet Center, Firm Edge, Made Here Daily & Served with Grilled Bread
19

House Made. Creamy, Slightly Sweet. Served with Grilled Bread
17

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
25

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
24

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
34

Add Burrata +12
Add Prosciutto +11

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
12

Tomato Conserva, Prosciutto, Arugula
19

Simply Perfect with Lemon & Parmesan
14

Creamy Polenta, Balsamic Fennel Salad, Candied Pecans
19

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
23

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
20

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Seared Scallop* +10 Each

Pine Nuts, Salami, Cherry Tomato, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette
13

Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Crispy Pancetta, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Avocado, Bleu Cheese Dressing
21

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Crispy Prosciutto, Feta, Mint Vinaigrette
17

White Anchovy, Shaved Parmesan
17

Arugula, Goat Cheese, Crushed Pistachio, Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
18

Shaved Parmesan, Pickled Red Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette
13

Squid Ink Taglierini, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic
42

Roasted Oyster and Crimini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
28

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
30

Tomato Basil sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
28

Guanciale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
28

Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
32

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
23

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Arugula
25

Pancetta, Bechamel, House Mozzarella, Black Mission Fig, Caramelized Onion, Oregano, Gorgonzola
23

Taleggio Cheese, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
21

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
20

Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Bellissimo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Broccolini, Mozzarella
20

Served with Caesar* or Arugula Salad

Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Basil Pesto, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula, Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar
15

Salami, Pepperoni, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepperoncini, Red Wine Vinaigrette
18

Prosciutto, Ham, Burrata, Arugula, Red Wine Vinaigrette
17

Crispy Pancetta, Smoked Turkey, Fontina, Tomato, Garlic Aioli
16

Chicken, Marinara, Pesto, Mozzarella, House Ciabatta
19

Crispy Eggplant, Marinara, Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, House Ciabatta
17

House Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella
18

Reserve

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday, 3PM – 5PM

Lemon, Parmesan
5

Polenta, Arugula, Ricotta
5

Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Parsley
5

Gnocco Fitto, Blackberry Mostarda
5

Marinara Sauce
8

8

Reserve

Dinner

We’re kind of famous for this. Creamy Sweet Center, Firm Edge, Made Here Daily & Served with Grilled Bread
19

House Made, Fresh, Creamy, Slightly Sweet, Served with Grilled Bread
17

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
25

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
24

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
34

Add Burrata +12
Add Prosciutto +11

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
12

Tomato Conserva, Prosciutto, Arugula
19

Simply Perfect, with Lemon & Parmesan
14

Braised White Beans, Romesco, Fennel Salad
19

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
23

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
20

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Seared Scallop* +10 Each

Pine Nuts, Salami, Cherry Tomato, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette
13

Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Crispy Pancetta, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Avocado, Bleu Cheese Dressing
21

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Crispy Prosciutto, Feta, Mint Vinaigrette
17

White Anchovy, Shaved Parmesan
17

Arugula, Goat Cheese, Crushed Pistachio, Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
18

Shaved Parmesan, Pickled Red Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette
13

Squid Ink Taglierini, White Wine Lemon Butter, Chives
42

Thin Sheets of Pasta, Local Beef, Italian Asiago, Herb Gremolata
32

Roasted Oyster and Crimini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
28

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
30

Tomato Basil Sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
28

Guanciale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
28

Tagliatelle, San Marzano Tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
32

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
23

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula
25

Pancetta, Bechamel, House Mozzarella, Black Mission Fig, Caramelized Onion, Oregano, Gorgonzola
23

Taleggio Cheese, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
21

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
20

Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Bellissimo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Broccolini, Mozzarella
20

Crispy Chicken Breast, House Radiatore, Pomodoro & Mozzarella
36

Crispy Eggplant, House Radiatore, Pomodoro & Mozzarella
32

Colorado Lamb, Creamy Polenta, Capra Ricotta & Smoked Tomato Brodo
34

Spring Pea Risotto, Crispy Leeks, Cold Pressed Olive Oil
38

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Salsa Verde, Crispy Beets & Carrots
49

Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Pork Jus
42

Reserve

Dessert

Vanilla Gelato, House Whipped Cream
12

House Whipped Cream
12

Chocolate Mousse, Brownie, Strawberry
12

Sweetened House Ricotta, Chocolate Chips
10

Berry Coulis, Fresh Mint
12

Assorted Seasonal Flavors
9

Fresh Espresso Poured Over House Gelato with Biscotti
10

Reserve

Drinks

Brown Butter Washed Bourbon, Angostura, Demerara
15

Gin, Ginger Liqueur, Cucumber, Basil, Lavender
15

Lemongrass Infused Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Limonata Soda, Peychaud’s
14

Absolut Vodka, St Germain, Lambrusco Reduction, Lime, Prosecco
16

Green Tea Infused Gin, Strega Amaro, Peach Puree, Lemon, Mint
16

Gin, Strawberry-Balsamic Shrub, Soda
14

Tequila, Pineapple Amaro, Lime, Agave, Aranciata Rossa Soda
15

Bacardi Chile Mango Rum, Peach, Mint, Lime
15

Lager – Italy
8

Lager – Fort Collins, CO
8

IPA – Denver, CO
8

Blonde Ale – Denver, CO
8

Nitro – Longmont, CO
8

Off-Dry Cider – Denver, CO
8

Lager – Italy
7

IPA – Fort Collins, CO
6

Witbier – Boulder, CO
7

Sour Ale – Denver, CO
7

Lager – Golden, CO
6

Non-Alcoholic Lager – Golden, CO
6

Strawberry purée, lemon juice, tonic water Cucumber
7

Cucumber, basil, lavender, citrus
7

Peach purée, ginger beer, lime
7

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda
14

Gin, Lemon, Honey
15

Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
16

Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime
14

Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Vanilla
16

Limoncello | Orangecello | Seasonal Limoncello
10

Limoncello Flight
25

Cinnamon Roll Martini
15

’15 Maculan ‘Torcolato’
15

’17 Ben Rye ‘Passito Di Pantelleria
15

’07 Donatella ‘Vin Santo
12

Taylor Fladgate 10yr Tawny
12

Taylor Fladgate 20yr Tawny
14

Luna
8

Cynar
9

Elisir Novasa
9

Fernet Branca
10

Branca Menta
10

Grand Brulot
10

Cynar 70
11

Sibona
11

Sambucca
11

Cardamaro
12

Caffe Amaro
12

Sfumato Rabarbaro
13

Averna
13

Montenegro
13

Nonino
18

Flight of Three
21

Sunday Brunch

Menu every Sunday from 11am – 3pm
Show every Sunday from 11am – 1pm

You Came Here for the Bottomless! The Perfect Ratio: Mostly Prosecco, a Splaaaaaash of OJ
20
Bottomless: 11am – 2pm

Skyy Vodka & Osteria’s Sundried Tomato Bloody Mix, Housemade Tajin Rim & Pancetta Pinwheel
16

Skyy Espresso Vodka, Cold Brew & Vanilla Sweet Cream Make For House Cold Brew Perfection
16

Absolut Vodka, Borghetti & Espresso
17

Peroni & Grapefruit Juice
12

IG-worthy tower of 8 Aperol Spritzes to share!
65

White Anchovy & Shaved Parmesan
17

Arugula, Pistachio Crumbles & Goat Cheese with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
18

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Crispy Prosciutto, Feta & Mint Vinaigrette
17

On Crispy Pressed House Bread. Served with Arugula Salad.

Ricotta, Arugula and Prosciutto, Of Course
19

Crispy Chicken Breast Nestled in Melty House Mozzarella, Marinara & Basil Pesto
20

Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Basil Pesto, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula & Balsamic
16

Your Favorite Meats & Cheeses. With Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & Seasonal Mostarda
34

Made Here Daily! Served with Garlic Rubbed Grilled Bread
19

House Smoked Salmon with Ricotta & Dill atop Chewy Ciabatta with Radish & Cucumber
18

Do You Like Big Buns? Four of ‘em, Slathered in Brown Butter Icing
16

Warm Chipotle Pecan Syrup & Whipped Cream Cheese
19

Loaded with Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella. With an Arugula Salad Just Drizzled with Lemon Vinagrette
18

Italian Sausage or Mixed Mushrooms? In an Iron Skillet with San Marzano Tomato, Eggs & Whipped Ricotta! Over Crispy Herbed Potatoes
20

You Say Benedict, We Say “Marco!” House Foccacia Layered with Parmesan, Pesto, Prosciutto, Hollandaise & a Poached Egg. Yum
22

Simple. Classic. Fresh Mozzarella & Basil atop San Marzano Tomato
20

Prosciutto and Arugula Lightly Kissed by Lemon & Olive Oil
25

Crispy Pancetta & a Runny Egg with Creamy Bechamel
22

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Hospitality Included

The CHP (Creating Happy People) Fee included in your total supports the entire staff behind your experience.

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Osteria Marco

1453 Larimer St, Denver, CO

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Osteria Marco: A Denver Staple for Classic Italian Food

The Story of OM

Bringing delight and discovery to Larimer Square.

Wide striped black and white awnings greet passersby as both a tribute to the original grocer’s shop that stood at 1453 Larimer in the 1880’s and as a nod to the traditional bold butchers’ cloth. Pigs—in metal on the street and in canvas as within the osteria—were crafted by Denver artist Quang Ho and ironsmith Michael Mancerella, not only as additional tribute to the butcher (and the wares found within Osteria Marco) but to bring luck and good fortune to all who enter. With our classic hand-tossed Italian pizza, homemade pasta, and extensive and accessible wine selection, house crafted meats and cheeses, and rustic elegance—Marco carries on the tradition of a classic osteria—a place where an upscale chef might flip a few pizzas; where great food, fabulous wine, and laughing friends connect to experience the Italian table.

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