Cattivella

Cattivella is an Italian restaurant at 10195 E 29th Dr #110 in Denver, in the Eastbridge area of the Central Park neighborhood. The kitchen is built around a wood-burning oven, grill and rotisserie, and the menu includes charred octopus, rotisserie meats, hand-stretched pizzas and house-made pastas. The restaurant is the home of Chef Elise Wiggins, who draws on her regional Italian training and study trips to Italy.

The open kitchen lets diners watch the cooks at work, and seating is available indoors and on the patio, with Italian wines and craft cocktails to pair with dinner. Cattivella also offers cooking classes, private dining and catering, and carryout of its full menu when you call ahead. Reservations and online ordering are available.