Cattivella, the wood-fired Italian restaurant from former Panzano executive chef Elise Wiggins, translates to “naughty girl” in Italian, and the indulgent menu will definitely leave you feeling like you're breaking some rules. Start with the flatbread loaded up with 24-month aged prosciutto di parma, and then choose between the flame-kissed pizzas or pastas stuffed with veal, studded with guanciale, and coated in creamy sauces. Wash it all down with the Naughty Girl Gimlet, just $7 during happy hour.

This Central Park Italian-American staple just added brunch to its meal offerings. But not just any brunch: Chef Elise Wiggins is pulling out pastas, pizzas and antipasti to get your leisurely weekend started. Go for: A refresh of the omelet, in preparations like Primavera (spring peas, baby spinach, asparagus, fresh dill, mint, basil, cotswold cheese, pickled roasted red peppers) and Cacciatore (rotisserie wild boar, venison and rabbit confit; ubriaco cheese or espresso-crusted cheese, leeks, shallots, mushrooms, tarragon, marinated tomatoes) ($14-$15).

Its name literally meaning “naughty girl” in Italian, Cattivella is in my top 2 Italian restaurants in Denver (Tavernetta being the other). It’s the flagship restaurant from award-winning Denver chef Elise Wiggins, who goes to Italy every year to learn classic Italian techniques and recipes and and brings them back to Cattivella. I believe her brother is Celiac (or highly intolerant to gluten) — so she also makes some of the best gluten-free pizza and pasta in town.

An upscale Italian restaurant in Stapleton, Cativella features an exposed kitchen, chef’s counter, bar, and patio for multiple dining experiences. The exhibition kitchen highlights the wood-burning pizza oven, a wood-burning grill with views of the pasta table, and a butcher’s corner from the chef’s counter. Work your way from dishes like buffalo burrata to prosciutto and arugula wood-fired pizza for a taste of Italy in Denver’s culinary scene.

Fire is at the heart and soul of chef/owner Elise Wiggins's Italian restaurant in Central Park, so you'll get hints of smoke and char in everything from grilled oysters on the appetizer list to the cast-iron skillet pasticcio to mouthwatering steaks. Pizzas and flatbreads are baked in the wood-burning oven, too. From the right seat (which is nearly every seat in the house), you can watch the chefs ply their craft as the flames dance.

Fire is at the heart and soul of chef/owner Elise Wiggins’s Italian restaurant in Central Park, so you’ll get hints of smoke and char in everything from grilled oysters on the appetizer list to the cast-iron skillet pasticcio to mouthwatering steaks. Pizzas and flatbreads are baked in the wood-burning oven, too. From the right seat (which is nearly every seat in the house), you can watch the chefs ply their craft as the flames dance.

The dining scene in the Aurora area is generally worth the light trek out of Denver to get there, and Cattivella is no exception. Their Pasticcio dish, which is made up of housemade meatballs, three cheese tortellini, slow braised bolognese, herby pomodoro, bechamel, and a parmigiana brulee (are you drooling yet?!) is one of their most well-known menu items. So we highly recommend ordering it!

10195, 80238 E 29th Dr Suite 110, Denver, CO 80238303-645-3779 Visit Website. Nestled in the Stapleton neighborhood, on East 29th Drive, Cattivella is another one of the best restaurants in Denver where you can enjoy premium entrees in an upscale and lively environment. Denver-born Chef Elise Wiggins creates mouth-watering wood-fired cuisine that leaves you wanting more.

Cattivella, located in Stapleton's Eastbridge Town Center, is a culinary ode to the wood-fired ovens of Southern Italy. Chef Elise Wiggins' dedication to crafting flavorful dishes shines through in every bite. Their Neapolitan-style pizzas, like the Salsiccia e Friarielli topped with sausage and broccoli rabe, are a must-try for pizza enthusiasts.

First of all, let me tell you that Cattivella is more than just a restaurant - it's a perfect experience for a memorable date night in Denver. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a lively atmosphere that sets the tone for a fun evening. The first thing that caught my attention was the amazing drinks they offered.

Cattivella is an upscale Italian eatery found in the Eastbridge Town Center. There’s a chef counter to watch everything happening in the kitchen as well as plenty of seating both inside and outside. The bar has plenty of beer and wine options, but we happen to love the signature cocktails, complete with a house-made limoncello.

Experience the drama and distinct tastes of wood-fired Italian cuisine at Cattivella. Come here with an appetite, the dishes are bursting with rich flavors. Creamy truffled macaroni and cheese is topped with juicy grilled steaks and oysters are charbroiled with parmesan and herbs.

Elise Wiggins, an award-winning Denver chef, welcomes you to Cattivella. It is a wood-fired Italian restaurant that brings you decades of restaurant experience. This Southern-born chef ferments her pizza dough for 48 hours before baking it in the wood-burning oven.

10195 E 29th Drive, Suite 110Denver, CO 80238(303) 645-3779 Visit Website Open in Google Maps. Cattivella is a high-end restaurant owned by Chef Elise Wiggins, offering wood-fired Italian fare, a chefs’ counter, a wrap-around patio, and an open kitchen.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (82 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 10195 E 29th Dr Suite 110, Denver, CO 80238-3956- Read more on Tripadvisor

Cattivella – While we also love enjoying their generous happy hour at the chef’s counter inside, the patio’s a mighty pretty and off-street way to take in the good deals.