Are you craving good pizza? No, we don’t mean the stale and generic pies you get from the chain restaurants but rather old family recipes that have stood the test of time. If this sounds like you, but you aren’t sure where to go, check out Carl’s Italian Restaurant, which has been serving the Mile High City’s favorite pies since the early 1950s:

Tucked away in Denver’s trendy Highland neighborhood, Carl’s Italian is known near and far as a northwest Mile High City icon… and for a good reason! 

Google Street View

Opened by Carl DiGiacomo in 1953, not much has changed since the establishment’s mid-century inception, as the restaurant still boasts the same location and exterior signs, eye-catching interior, and welcoming staff. 

Carl’s Pizza Official Facebook

In addition to the never-changing ambiance, Carl’s still offers the same, made-from-scratch menu that it has always had, which includes their mouthwatering pizza. 

Google/Joe Lopez

Unlike Chicago, New York, or even Colorado-style pizzas, Carl’s freshly-made pies feature a soft, medium-sized crust that is piled high with fresh cheese and other customizable toppings. 

Google/bobby valchev

Did we mention that you can order your pie to-go?

Google/Ryan Kearfott For more information on carry-out and delivery, please call (303) 477-1694.

As if you needed another reason to visit Carl’s, they also serve all of your other Italian favorites, including antipasto, homemade pasta and sauces, soups, and much more. 

Google/Dina Sysak

To learn more about Carl’s Italian Restaurant, be sure to like them on Facebook.

TripAdvisor/Lilia B

Carl’s Italian Restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Google/David Hall

Which iconic place in Colorado – pizza place or other – is your favorite? Be sure to let us know in the comments or via our new nomination form! For even more iconic Centennial State restaurants that have stood the test of time, check out These 11 Old Restaurants In Colorado Have Stood The Test Of Time.

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Address: 3800 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA

Tucked away in Denver’s trendy Highland neighborhood, Carl’s Italian is known near and far as a northwest Mile High City icon… and for a good reason! 

Google Street View

Opened by Carl DiGiacomo in 1953, not much has changed since the establishment’s mid-century inception, as the restaurant still boasts the same location and exterior signs, eye-catching interior, and welcoming staff. 

Carl’s Pizza Official Facebook

In addition to the never-changing ambiance, Carl’s still offers the same, made-from-scratch menu that it has always had, which includes their mouthwatering pizza. 

Google/Joe Lopez

Unlike Chicago, New York, or even Colorado-style pizzas, Carl’s freshly-made pies feature a soft, medium-sized crust that is piled high with fresh cheese and other customizable toppings. 

Google/bobby valchev

Did we mention that you can order your pie to-go?

Google/Ryan Kearfott For more information on carry-out and delivery, please call (303) 477-1694.

As if you needed another reason to visit Carl’s, they also serve all of your other Italian favorites, including antipasto, homemade pasta and sauces, soups, and much more. 

Google/Dina Sysak

To learn more about Carl’s Italian Restaurant, be sure to like them on Facebook.

TripAdvisor/Lilia B

Carl’s Italian Restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Google/David Hall

Which iconic place in Colorado – pizza place or other – is your favorite? Be sure to let us know in the comments or via our new nomination form! For even more iconic Centennial State restaurants that have stood the test of time, check out These 11 Old Restaurants In Colorado Have Stood The Test Of Time.

Google Street View

Carl’s Pizza Official Facebook

Google/Joe Lopez

Google/bobby valchev

Google/Ryan Kearfott

For more information on carry-out and delivery, please call (303) 477-1694.

Google/Dina Sysak

TripAdvisor/Lilia B

Google/David Hall