South Central Colorado Restaurants

Many restaurants serve regional trout and game, as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables. In summer, look for cantaloupe from the town of Rocky Ford, the self-proclaimed "Melon Capital of the World." Colorado Springs offers unique Colorado cuisine that zings taste buds without zapping budgets.

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  • 1. Bella Panini

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    This popular restaurant has a heavy Italian focus, but the chefs here aren't afraid to mix things up, whipping out such creative concoctions as crawfish and blue cheese pizza. The owner also hosts food and wine pairings.

    4 Rte. 105, Palmer Lake, Colorado, 80133, USA
    719-481–3244

    Known For

    • Creative pizzas
    • Local atmosphere
    • Good service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 2. Nana and Nano's Pasta House

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    The aroma of garlic and tomato sauce saturates this tiny, unpretentious eatery. Pastas, including standards like ravioli with homemade sauce and penne rigate with luscious meatballs, are consistently excellent. If you don't have time for a sit-down lunch, stop at the deli counter for sandwiches or take-outs of imported cheeses and olives.

    418 E. Main St., Trinidad, Colorado, 81082, USA
    719-846–2696

    Known For

    • Authentic Italian pasta dishes
    • Deli with sandwiches and imported cheeses
    • Informal and welcoming atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.
  • 3. Paravicini's Italian Bistro

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    Named for the proprietor's grandmother, Paravicini lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "for the neighborhood." Locals of all ages gather in the colorful and well-lit space that provides a balance of fun and romance to sip glasses of wine and share the family-style salad, fresh bread, and heaping piles of noodles. Pasta reigns on this traditional Italian menu highlighting classic and surf-and-turf options.

    2802 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado, 80904, USA
    719-471–8200

    Known For

    • Great spaghetti and meatballs
    • Authentic Italian
    • Perfect date-night setting
  • 4. Ristorante Del Lago at the Broadmoor

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    With stunning views of Cheyenne Lake and the main hotel, this "restaurant of the lake" features an open kitchen and cozy lounge. Smaller portions allow guests to try a variety of authentic Italian dishes from antipasti and wood-fired pizzas to lasagna and house-made sausage. Ask your server or the house sommelier which of the restaurant's 150 selections of wine to pair with each course.

    1 Lake Ave., Colorado, 80906, USA
    866-381–8432

    Known For

    • Patio with lake view
    • Imported Italian meats and cheeses
    • Impressive wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
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