Our Menu
Fresh pasta, chef specials, warm hospitality, tiramisu, catering trays, and a more personal Italian experience than the chains — right here in Aurora 80016.
Alcohol available for dine-in guests only. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Alcohol is not available for online ordering.
Most Loved
Start here if it’s your first time with us.

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan — warm, classic, and deeply satisfying.

Crispy chicken cutlet with marinara, melted cheese, and savory spaghetti — the comfort classic everyone loves.

Tender ravioli filled with sweet crab and shrimp, finished with sautéed shrimp in a rich seafood sauce.

Shrimp, clams, and mussels tossed with linguine in a fragrant garlic seafood sauce — light, fresh, and coastal Italian.

Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, parmesan, and classic Italian comfort in every bite.

Our house favorite — creamy, rich, and the perfect way to finish your Dolce Vita dinner.
Appetizers
Start & Share

Creamy burrata with basil, ripe tomato, and balsamic drizzle — simple, fresh, and beautiful.

Warm focaccia with pesto, tomatoes, and goat cheese — made for sharing before pasta.

Tender calamari sautéed with tomato, garlic, and herbs — bright, savory, and perfect to start the table.

Crispy crab cakes with arugula and tomato — rich, delicate, and full of sweet crab flavor.
Salads
Add chicken, shrimp, salmon, prosciutto, meatballs, or Italian sausage.

Crisp romaine, parmesan, and croutons with classic Caesar flavor.

Arugula, prosciutto, burrata, tomato, and lemon — fresh, creamy, and full of Italian flavor.
Pasta
Pasta Favorites
Gluten-Free Pasta +5
Add: Meatballs +9 | Shrimp +9 | Chicken +7 | Italian Sausage +9 | Prosciutto +7 | Salmon +17

Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan — hearty, comforting, and made to satisfy.

Angel hair pasta with sautéed vegetables and garlic oil — light, fresh, and full of garden flavor.

Ricotta-filled tortellini in creamy basil pesto — rich, comforting, and beautifully aromatic.

Fettuccine tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce — simple, classic, and always comforting.

Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, and parmesan — rich, savory, and deeply satisfying.

Shrimp tossed with linguine in lemon butter, garlic, and bell peppers — bright, buttery, and full of flavor.

Spaghetti with meatballs. Classic. Rich tomato sauce with your choice of meat.

Classic spaghetti in rich tomato sauce with Italian sausage — generous, familiar, and comforting.

Baked rigatoni with spicy sausage and provolone — warm, cheesy, and made for red-sauce lovers.

Pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic — smooth, rich, and perfect for a cozy Italian dinner.
Pizza
Regular size 10 inch. Perfect for sharing with pasta, salad, or dessert.

Crisp pepperoni and melted cheese on a golden crust — the classic everyone reaches for.

Sausage, olives, peppers, mushrooms, and onions — loaded, savory, and full of flavor.

Mozzarella, tomato, and basil — classic, fresh, and beautifully simple.

Burrata, prosciutto, and parmesan — creamy, savory, and perfect for sharing.
Chef's Specials
Made for date nights, celebrations, and guests who want something special.
Wine and cocktail pairings available for dine-in guests.

Crab and shrimp-filled ravioli finished with sautéed shrimp in a rich seafood sauce. Dine-in pairing: Rosé | French 75

Golden pork medallions with mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, and fettuccine. Dine-in pairing: Chianti Riserva | Old Fashioned

Slow-braised veal shank in a rich wine reduction with rustic vegetables — tender, savory, and fall-off-the-bone. Dine-in pairing: Barolo | Old Fashioned

Seared salmon over creamy risotto with bright lemon pesto — fresh, rich, and beautifully balanced. Dine-in pairing: Chardonnay | Aperol Spritz

Golden chicken in a bright lemon-caper sauce — zesty, savory, and full of flavor. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | Lemon Drop

Crispy chicken cutlet with marinara, melted cheese, and savory spaghetti — a classic favorite. Dine-in pairing: Chianti Riserva | Negroni

Shrimp, clams, and mussels tossed with linguine in a fragrant garlic seafood sauce. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | French 75

Tender spinach-filled ravioli with bright, comforting Italian flavor. Dine-in pairing: Pinot Grigio | Aperol Spritz
Trays
Feed up to 8 guests. Call for Catering 720-659-6543 to Request Event Quote. Add Caesar salad and bread.

Feed up to 8 guests.

Feed up to 8 guests.

Feed up to 8 guests.

Feed up to 8 guests.

If order was made after 4pm we'll need 4 hour to prepare this tray of Lasagna. Feed up to 8 guests.

Feed up to 8 guests.
Kids Menu
Desserts
Dolci — Save Room for Dessert

Warm chocolate lava cake served with cool gelato — rich, melty, and indulgent.

Our house favorite, made from Nonna’s recipe — creamy, rich, and unforgettable.

Bright, citrusy, and lightly sweet — a refreshing Italian finish. Dine-in option: add limoncello liqueur +3

Lemon sorbetto. Where you meet Italy. Gluten-free.


Less fat than ice cream, fresh pasteurized cream, free of growth hormones, NO high fructose corn syrup, low overrun, fresh fruit

Strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.
Italian Lunch in Southlands Aurora | Lunch from $16
Italian Lunch Favorites in Southlands
Join us Monday–Friday 11AM–3PM.
Happy Hour in Southlands | Happy Hour from $7
Join us Monday to Friday 2PM-5PM.
Italian Lunch
Italian Lunch Favorites from $16
Monday–Friday | 11AM–3PM
Includes Caesar salad or focaccia
Angel hair pasta with sautéed vegetables and garlic oil.
Classic creamy parmesan fettuccine.
Creamy tomato vodka sauce with garlic.
Rich tomato sauce with meatballs or Italian sausage.
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Pepperoni and melted cheese.
Layers of pasta, rich Bolognese, ricotta, and parmesan.
Creamy fettuccine with prosciutto, peas, and parmesan.
Shrimp, lemon butter, bell peppers, and linguine.
Ricotta-filled tortellini in creamy basil pesto.
Lunch Plate Crispy chicken, marinara, melted cheese, and spaghetti.
Golden pork medallions with mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, and fettuccine.
Our house favorite, made from Nonna’s recipe — creamy, rich, and unforgettable.
Aperitivo Hour
Stop by Monday to Friday from 2PM–5PM for Aperitivo Hour small plates from $7, $8 wine, $9 spritzes, and $10 martinis.
Warm focaccia with pesto, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
Romaine, parmesan, and croutons.
3 Italian meatballs in rich tomato sauce.
Creamy burrata with tomato, basil, and balsamic.
Sautéed calamari with tomato, garlic, and herbs.
Choose Alfredo, Vodka, or Marinara.
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil.
Pepperoni and melted cheese.
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sangiovese, or Chianti
Aperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz
Espresso Martini or Dirty Martini
Tequila Dulce Vida or Bourbon 4 Roses
Peroni or Modelo
Chocolate / Vanilla / Pistachio
