Lou’s Italian Specialties Menu
Lou’s Italian Specialties is a must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts in Denver. Located at 3357 Downing St, this deli offers a wide range of options, including fresh Mozzarella Sticks, Arancini Balls, and Fried Ravioli for appetizers. Their Classic Minestrone and Pomodoro Cream soups are a hit among customers. The Garden Salad, Chef Salad, and Caesar Salad are perfect for those looking for a healthier option.
Customers rave about the delicious sandwiches, with favorites like The Louie and the chicken cutlet sandwich receiving high praise. The friendly staff and fast service make dining here a pleasant experience. With options for catering, outdoor seating, and a variety of payment methods accepted, Lou’s Italian Specialties caters to a diverse clientele. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian flavors, Lou’s is the place to be.
Appetizers
Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
5 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Arancini Balls
3 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara
Fried Ravioli
6 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Classic Minestrone
Rustic Vegetable Stew, Three-Bean Medley, Pasta Shells, Parmesan, Served with Toasted Baguette (Vegetarian)
Pomodoro Cream
Creamy Tomato Soup, Roasted Garlic, Baby Arugula, Basil, Served with Toasted Baguette (Vegetarian)
Soup of the Day
Soup
Green Salads
Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Citrus Vinaigrette (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Chef Salad
Mixed Greens, Ham, Turkey, Swiss, Cheddar, Boiled Egg, Carrot, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Buttermilk Dill Dressing (Gluten-Free)
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy Caesar Dressing
Chicken Parmesan over Pasta
Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Eggplant Parmesan over Pasta
Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Penne Prosciutto ala Vodka
Prosciutto Lardons, Plum Tomato Cream Sauce, Parmesan, Basil
Gnocchi Bolognese
Hand-Rolled Gnocchi, Traditional Meat Sauce, Parmesan, Basil
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic Italian Meatballs (3), Lou's Marinara, Parmesan, Basil
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
Orecchiette Pasta, Pork Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Parmesan, Crushed Red Pepper
Hot Plates
Sandwiches
The Louie
Genoa Salami, Capicola, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, EVO, Red Wine Vinegar
Roman Fiesta
Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
Severino Grande
Hot Soppressata, Italian Prosciutto, Hot Coppa, Mortadella, Provolone, Lettuce, Giardiniera
Prosciutto Mio
Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
Veggie Delight
Grilled Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom, Fontina, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
Horseradish Roast Beef
Roast Beef, Muenster, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onion, Mixed Greens, Horseradish Aioli
Chicken Cutlet
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Basil Pesto
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Sweet Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers, Lou's Marinara
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Meatball Parmesan
Classic Italian Meatballs, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Porchetta Brocoli Rabe
Braised Pork, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Broccoli Rabe, Herb Aioli
Italian Beef
Roast Beef, Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Giardiniera, Au Jus
Prosciutto Mozzarella Panini
Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Grilled Veggie Panini
Eggplant, Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Fontina, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini
Chicken, Mozzarella, Oven-Dried Tomato, Basil Pesto
Caprese Panini
Marinated Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Tomato Pesto, Balsamic Reduction (Vegetarian)
Zapps Chips
Torres Chips
Denver Chips
Chips
Retail Drinks
Mexican Coke 16.9
Diet Coke
Gatorade- Fruit Punch
GATORADE LEMON LIME
Gatorade- Orange
AQUA PANNA 1L
AQUA PANNA 500ML
BIG B LEMONADE
BIG B MATCHA MINT LEMONADE
BIG B POM LEMONADE
BIG B ARNOLD PALMER
BIG B APPLE JUICE
HAPPY GRAPEFRUIT CITRA
HAPPY LEAF ORANGE BASIL
HAPPY LEAF LEMON GINGER
HAPPY LEAF CRAN LAVENDER
AURA BORA BASIL BERRY
AURA BORA CACTUS ROSE
AURA BORA COCONUT
AURA BORA LAVENDER CUCUMBER
AURA BORA WATERMELON
RISHI BLACK LEMON
RISHI DANDELION GINGER
RISHI GRAPEFRUIT QUINCE
RISHI PATAGONIA MAQUI
RISHI SCHISSANDRA BERRY
RISHI TURMERIC SAFFRON
CORVUS COLD BREW
A' SICILIANA BLOOD ORANGE SODA
A'siciliana Limonatta
TEAKOE PEACH LAV
TEAKOE BLACK
TEAKOE GREEN
TEAKOE WHITE
TEAKOE YERBA
San Pelegrino, 500ml
San Pelegrino, 1L
RMS BIRCH BEER
RMS COLA
RMS GINGER
RMS GRAPE
RMS LEMON LIME
RMS ORANGE CREAM
RMS ROOT BEER
S.P. Aranciata (Orange)
S.P. Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)
S.P. Clementine
S.P. Limonata
S.P. Pomegrante
S.P. Pompelmo (Grapefruit)
S.P. Prickly Pear
Stappi
STAPPI CHINOTTO
SWITCHLE GINGER PEACH
SWITCHLE MATCHA MINT
SWITCHLE RASPBERRY POMEGRANATE
WELLER CBD BLACK CHERRY
WELLER CBD TANGERINE
WELLER CBD WATERMELON
Amaretto Cookie
Chewy, Light Almond Cookie
B&W Cookie
Lemon Cookie Glazed with Black & White Icing
Biscotti
Traditional Almond Biscotti Dipped in Chocolate
Cannoli (Large)
Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
Cannoli (Small)
Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
Cannoli (Small Chocolate)
Cannolo (Large Chocolate)
Chocolate Italian "S" Cookie
Plain Italian "S" Cookie
Traditional Italian Brown Butter Sugar Cookie
Lace Cookie
Crisp Toffee-Like Cookie with a Chocolate Middle (contains almond)
Linzer Cookie
Raspberry Filled Cookie Sandwich Topped with Powdered Sugar
Pignoli Cookie
Chewy Almond Cookie Topped with Pine Nuts
Rainbow Cookie
Layered Raspberry Almond Cake, Representing the Italian Flag
Sprinkle Cookie
Funfetti Rolled Sugar Cookie
Thumb Cookie
Sugar Cookie Sandwiched with Raspberry Jam, Dipped in Chocolate and Sprinkles
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian Coffee-Marscapone Cake
Viennese-Plain
Sherry's Ice Cream Pint
Pride Rainbow Cookie
In support of Denver Pride!
Dessert
Take&Bake Family-Style Meals
Meat Lasagna Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours.
Veg Lasagna Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours.
Cheese Lasagna Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours.
Chicken Parm Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
Eggplant Parm Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
Meatball Parm Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
Baked Ziti Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Vodka Pasta Fam Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
Bolognese Family Meal
Each item on this menu is served in a tray to heat at home, feeds 4-6 people, and is great for the freezer! If frozen, thaw for 24 hours. Heat at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Antipasto Salad
Cured Meats, Cheeses, Pickled Vegetables, Olives, Fresh Herbs (Gluten-Free)
Eggplant Caponata
Stewed Eggplant with Roasted Garlic, Golden Raisins, Olives, and Tomato (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Macaroni Salad
Elbow Macaroni Salad with Veggies and Mayonnaise
Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Herb Oil (Vegan)
Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad with Whole Grain Mustard Dijonnaise (Gluten-Free)
Chicken Salad
Caprese Salad
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Deli Salads
Burger Night Menu
Single Slider
Double Slider
Side Fries
Roast Turkey
Roast Beef
Cooked Ham
Hot Ham
Lebanese Bologna
Pepperoni
Proscuitto
Cheddar
Swiss
Muenster
Pepperjack
White American
Provolone
Fontina
Cold Cuts by the Pound
Packaged Meats
Il Porcellino Salumi
Made in Denver - each is a 16.5oz log
Elevation Salumi
Made in Denver - each is a 4.5 oz log
Margherita Pepperoni Stick
6 oz pepperoni stick
Snowdonia
Snowdonia Cheese Company was established in 2001 in Llanrwst, which is on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park in beautiful North Wales.Each cheese is a 7oz wheel.
Haystack Mountain
Made in Longmont, CO. Each is a 7oz wheel or wedge.
Mou Cou Creamery
Made in Fort Collins, CO. Each wheel is about 4 oz.
Willow River
7 oz wheel
La Belle de France Brie
8 oz wedge
Specialty Cheese
Oil & Vinegar / OIls
O Med "Arbequina" EVO
16.8 fl oz bottle. MAde of 100% Arbequina olives. Green fruit aroma, soft flavor. Idea for fish or pastry applications.
Mono Cultivar EVO
16.9 fl oz bottle.
Monini EVO
Yandilla Spicy Mustard Seed Oil
500 ml. Product of Australia. Great for stir fries, curries, fish dishes, salads, dipping.
L'estornell Smoked EVO
250 ml. EVO submitted to a cold smoking technique that exclusively relies on pinecones from the Montseny area of Catalonia. Creates a soft, light, smoky flavor that does not overpower the original taste of the Arbequina oil.
O Med Vinegar
Each is a 250 ml bottle.
Mutti Tomato Vinegar
Made only from Pomodoro tomatoes. 500ml.
Villa Manodori Balsamic Vinegar
100% aceto Balsamic from Modena. 8.5 fl oz.
Modenaceti Balsamic Glaze
200 ml.
Oil & Vinegar / Vinegars
Pasta/Rice/Grain
De Cecco Pasta
Rustichella d'Abruzzo Pasta
Venere Black Rice
An Italian rice with a small, fragrant grain. 1# package.
Acquerello Rice
Carnaroli risotto rice. 500g package.
Divina Vegetables
Marconi Vegetables
The Real Dill
Made in Denver. Each comes in a 32oz jar.
1/4 lb Hot Coppa
Gotham Greens Basil
CHERRY TOMATO
Preserved And Fresh Vegetables
Tinned Fish
Bela
Wild Caught, Portugese smoked sardines. 120 g tin.
Jose Gourmet
La Briyula
Spanish Squid. 3.8oz tin.
Ortiz
Spanish tinned fish.
Dalmatia Croatian Spreads
6.7oz package
Merf's Hot Sauce
Made in Denver. 5 fl oz.
Lou's House Sauces
Sold Fresh.
GG GREEN GODDESS
GG LEMON BASIL
GG BASIL CAESAR
GG CHIMI
GG PESTO
Condiments & Sauces
Crackers
New Beat Quinoa Crackers
Gluten Free. 4 oz package.
Divina French Mini Toasts
2.8 oz package
Carr's Entertainment Cracker Collection
Assorted water crackers. 7oz package.
34 Degrees Crackers
Made in Denver. 4.5oz package.
Poolish Baguette
Sourdough Baguette
Fresh Bread
Nuts
Las Tapitas Marcona Almonds
Rosemary Roasted & Salted Marcona Almonds. 4.2 oz package.
