Lou's Italian Specialties

Denver, CO · Deli

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Denver
#372
of 2399 restaurants
City Percentile
67%
rating percentile
Address
Lou's Italian Specialties, 3357 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80205
Phone
(720) 287-3642
Website
lousitalianspecialties.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sat

Lou's Italian Specialties is a restaurant located in Denver, CO. It is one of 2,399 restaurants listed in Denver. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Denver city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lou's Italian Specialties

From the team behind Rosenberg’s Bagels and Famous Original J’s Pizza, Lou’s Italian Specialties is a New York-style Italian delicatessen and marketplace, offering an extensive menu featuring hot and cold sandwiches, comforting soups, salads, and... More

Hours

Friday10 AM–8 PM
Saturday8 AM–8 PM
Sunday8 AM–6 PM
Monday10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday10 AM–8 PM
Thursday10 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Cassie Davila · Jan 2026

I have to say, I’ve eaten at a lot of Italian restaurants in my time, and this is truly one of the best I’ve ever experienced. The flavors especially stood out because they reminded me so much of my mother’s homemade cooking. The sandwiches were fantastic, and everything was fresh and delicious. Thank you—Lou’s did not disappoint. I’m really looking forward to coming back again soon. 🍝❤️

★★★★★ 5.0 sean lemkey · Feb 2026

This place is the real deal! Super nice staff and great quality, authentic Italian deli food. The bread is unbelievable, perfect crunch but not too hard and nice and soft on the inside. Tried three sandwiches here in the span of a week while staying near RINO - kept coming back because it was THAT good. Highly recommend the Lou and the Chix Parm; the Turkey/Eggplant special is also fire. I get the vibe you can’t go wrong… Great happy hour deals at 3pm too, which I unfortunately did not get to take advantage of. Next time!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Moon Morales · Sep 2025

Smells like little Italy as soon as you walk in. The guy behind the counter is knowledgeable and friendly. The managers or owners are great as well. Everyone seems to enjoy being employed there which is comforting. Food is amazing! You can always tell a good Italian restaurant by its sauce and this place is not missing a beat. From their hot chicken cutlet sandwich which is a must try, to the eggplant Parmesan which is also great! Cannoli are fabulous and pretty much anything in the menu will be great! We love coming here. We try to arrive before the dinner rush and after lunch rush due to limited seating. We have not had any issues with not finding a place to sit.

★★★★★ 5.0 Max · Mar 2026

GOATED! Growing up outside of Philadelphia has left me searching for a reasonable fix. I haven’t found that fix until today. Most hoagies or sandwiches I’ve tried around Denver are lacking a proper delivery vessel that stays clean and crisp on the outside, doesn’t fall apart and can hold the moisture in the inside. Lou’s uses an Amaroso like roll that is cut out for the tough role of containing sharp provolone, porchetta, and broccoli rabe. Which, actually, was better than the last one I had at Redding terminal market. Also would like to add that the inside of the store was one of the cleanest establishments I’ve been in.

★★★★★ 5.0 Spacemansam · Oct 2025

Extremely friendly and fast service. I got the Roast beef and horseradish sandwich which was absolutely delicious! Props to these guys for putting out really fresh ingredients and just overall very happy with my experience. Will reccomend to friends and family and will be back in frequently.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ In Store Pickup ✓ In Store Shopping ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Gender Neutral Restroom ✓ Restroom ✓ Lgbtq Friendly ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

DeliItalian grocery storeItalian restaurantSandwich shop

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