PARISI
Berkeley, Denver
Restaurant in Denver, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
PARISI is worth booking when you want an easy Tennyson Street dinner plan rather than a destination drinks night. The useful read is logistical: limited dinner windows, neighborhood setting, easy booking make it a practical repeat option, while Hey Kiddo or Hops & Pie are stronger alternatives for a more defined contemporary or casual-group brief.
About PARISI
PARISI in Denver has a limited schedule: it is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5–10 PM, closed Sunday through Wednesday. That makes it a dinner-only option, not an all-week fallback.
The dress code is casual. For current cuisine, menu items, service format, pricing, seating, beverage program, reservation details, check PARISI's official channels before you go.
Use this as a Denver dinner option with a limited schedule
If the night is primarily about bars, compare PARISI against a broader search through Pearl's Denver bars guide rather than making it the focus of a drinks-first plan.
For dinner planning, the clearest facts are the Thursday-to-Saturday evening hours and casual dress code. For a wider scan of city options, use Pearl's Denver restaurants guide; for a stay nearby or a broader weekend plan, pair that with the Denver hotels guide.
Who should consider it next
Consider PARISI when its Thursday, Friday, or Saturday 5–10 PM dinner window fits your plans and a casual dress code suits the occasion. If you need specifics such as a chef counter, tasting format, signature dishes, prices, or a destination cocktail program, check PARISI's official channels before building the night around them.
If PARISI is not the right fit or the timing does not work, consider another option such as Hey Kiddo, Hops & Pie, Post Oak Barbecue, Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen, or OK Yeah, depending on what kind of plan you are comparing.
Planning details
- Location
- below Parisi, 4401 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- parisisottodenver.com
- Phone
- +13035555555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Parisi sits below street level on Tennyson Street in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood, and the sunless, below-grade setting defines its personality. The room reads as deliberately atmospheric and intimate, offering a contained alternative to the more transparent, open-kitchen venues nearby. The editorial framing emphasizes mood and intention: this is a dinner room that trades visibility for a focused, inward-facing energy. Service and design aim to support conversation rather than spectacle, and the result is a small-scale, considered place that rewards repeat visits from locals who appreciate a quieter, more thoughtful Italian meal.
Best For
Parisi is best experienced in the evening when its below-street atmosphere comes into focus. The description positions it as a neighborhood dinner spot for diners seeking a more intentional meal—locals who value mood, intimacy, and craft-driven cooking over high visibility and tourist traffic. It’s a natural pick for couples or small groups who want a quieter, restaurant-focused night out on Tennyson Street, and for neighborhood regulars who return frequently rather than visitors looking for a one-off splashy stop.
Ordering Tips
Parisi leans into Italian flavors; highlight dishes include tagliatelle gamberetti, zuppa pomodoro and the Maialona pizza. Start with a comforting soup or a shareable antipasto, then move to the pasta or pizza as a main—both formats are flagged among signature items. Given the room’s focus on repeat, thoughtful dining, consider ordering a couple of smaller plates to taste through preparations and then a pasta or the Maialona to finish. If you’re unfamiliar with the menu, asking staff for guidance on nightly specials or portion sizes helps calibrate orders for sharing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and comforting neighborhood atmosphere with counter service and table delivery.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- tagliatelle gamberetti
- zuppa pomodoro
- Maialona pizza
Planning details
Location
below Parisi, 4401 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212 · Directions
Also consider
If you can't get in
Choose Hey Kiddo if the night can handle a $$$ contemporary meal. Choose Hops & Pie if the priority is an easier casual group setup, or Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen when a burger-focused backup is enough.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
PARISI is the practical Tennyson pick when ease matters more than a highly defined format. Compared with Hey Kiddo, which is listed as contemporary and $$$, this is the lower-pressure choice for a neighborhood dinner, while Hey Kiddo is the better fit when the night calls for a more deliberate contemporary meal and a higher spend.
Against Hops & Pie and Post Oak Barbecue, the decision is about mood. Hops & Pie reads better for casual groups and beer-and-pizza energy; Post Oak Barbecue is the clearer call when barbecue is the point. PARISI is more useful when the group wants a sit-down neighborhood dinner without committing to those narrower formats.
Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen is the simpler backup when a burger will satisfy the table. OK Yeah is harder to position from published category signals, so use it as a cross-shop only if location or availability works better for the night.
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Compare PARISI
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARISI | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| OK Yeah | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hey Kiddo | Denver | Contemporary | $$$ | Star Wine Lists 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Post Oak Barbecue | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hops & Pie | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen | Denver | burger | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at PARISI?
Use the current menu or the venue's official channels for the latest details before deciding what to order.
What are alternatives to compare with PARISI?
Other options to compare include OK Yeah, Hops & Pie, Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen, Hey Kiddo, Post Oak Barbecue. Choose based on current hours, availability, the kind of meal you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at PARISI?
Dinner is the service window to plan around. PARISI is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5–10 PM, closed Sunday through Wednesday.
