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
18

House Made. Creamy, Slightly Sweet. Served with Grilled Bread
16

Imported Prosciutto & Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
19

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
24

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
23

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
36

Add Burrata +11
Add Prosciutto +10

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
11

Butternut Squash Puree, Asparagus, Calabrian Chile Pancetta
19

Simply Perfect with Lemon & Parmesan
14

With Garlic Aioli
16

Braised White Beans, Romesco, Fennel Salad
19

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
21

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
19

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Seared Scallop* +8
Add Grilled Filet Mignon* +14
Add Jumbo Lump Crab +16

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

Dried Cranberries, Feta, Pralines, Crispy Squash, Red Wine Vinaigrette
18

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 Butter, Chives
42

Roasted Oyster and Crimini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
27

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
29

Tomato Basil sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
26

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

Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
30

Goat Cheese, Olive Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Chile & Oregano
18

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
22

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Arugula
24

Pancetta, Bechamel, House Mozzarella, Black Mission Fig, Caramelized Onion, Oregano, Gorgonzola
22

Taleggio Cheese, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
20

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
19

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

Fontina, San Marzano
5

Thyme Lavash Cracker
5

Polenta, Arugula, Ricotta
5

Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Parsley
5

Reserve

Dinner

We’re kind of famous for this. Creamy Sweet Center, Firm Edge, Made Here Daily & Served with Grilled Bread
18

House Made, Fresh, Creamy, Slightly Sweet, Served with Grilled Bread
16

Imported Prosciutto & Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
19

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
24

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
23

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
36

Add Burrata +11
Add Prosciutto +10

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
11

Butternut Squash Puree, Asparagus, Calabrian Chile Pancetta
19

Simply Perfect, with Lemon & Parmesan
14

Garlic Aioli
16

Braised White Beans, Romesco, Fennel Salad
19

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
21

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
19

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Seared Scallop* +8
Add Grilled Filet Mignon* +14
Add Jumbo Lump Crab +16

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

Dried Cranberries, Feta, Pralines, Crispy Squash, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
18

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
31

Roasted Oyster and Crimini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
27

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
29

Tomato Basil Sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
26

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

Tagliatelle, San Marzano Tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
30

Goat Cheese, Olive Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Chile & Oregano
18

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
22

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula
24

Pancetta, Bechamel, House Mozzarella, Black Mission Fig, Caramelized Onion, Oregano, Gorgonzola
22

Taleggio Cheese, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
20

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
19

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
32

Butternut Squash Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Almond Gremolata
36

Rosemary Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Sauce al Pepe
49

Lightly Breaded, Pan Fried Pork Chop, Brown Butter Lemon Sauce
42

Reserve

Dessert

Vanilla Gelato, House Whipped Cream
12

House Whipped Cream
12

Chocolate Mousse, Brownie, Strawberry
12

Sweetened House Ricotta, Chocolate Chips
10

Carrot Cake, Pralines, Caramel
14

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

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

White Chocolate Matcha Martini
14

Filthy Iced Chai
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

Coffee Infused Cynar
13

Fernet Branca
11

Cynar
12

Cardamaro
12

Amaro Averna
12

Amaro Montenegro
12

Amaro Zarri
12

Amaro Sibona
11

Amaro Nonino
14

Sambucca
11

Flight of Three
21

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

Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday from 11am – 3pm

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
36

Add Burrata +9
Add Prosciutto +9

Made here daily & served with grilled bread
18

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

Granola, Campari Macerated Berries
16

Four Big Buns Slathered in House Made Brown Butter Icing
16

Arugula & ricotta
19

Fontina & garlic aioli
18

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

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

Crispy Prosciutto, Arugula Lightly Kissed by Lemon & Olive Oil
22

Crispy Pancetta & a Runny Egg on Creamy Bechamel
22

Loaded with Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella. Served with a Lightly-dressed Arugula Salad
18

Italian sausage or Mixed Mushrooms in a Cast Iron Skillet with San Marzano Tomatoes, Eggs & Whipped Burrata Over Crispy Herb-Roasted Potatoes
20

Our Version of an Eggs Benedict. Housemande Foccacia Layered with Parmesan, Pesto, Prosciutto Di Parma, Hollandaise & a Poached Egg
22

The perfect ratio: mostly prosecco with a splaaaaash of OJ
20

Vodka, sundried tomato bloody mix, housemade tajin rim & a pancetta pinwheel
16

Vodka, cold brew & vanilla sweet cream
16

Vodka, borghetti & espresso
16

Peroni & grapefruit juice
12

*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: 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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