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    Lou's Italian Specialties

    3357 Downing St.

    Denver, CO 80205


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    Featured Items

    • The Louie

      Genoa Salami, Capicola, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, EVO, Red Wine Vinegar
      $9.00+
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
      $9.00+
    • Meatball Parmesan

      Classic Italian Meatballs, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
      $9.00+

    Food & Bev

    Sandwiches

    • The Louie

      Genoa Salami, Capicola, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, EVO, Red Wine Vinegar
      $9.00+
    • Roman Fiesta

      Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
      $9.00+
    • Severino Grande

      Hot Soppressata, Italian Prosciutto, Hot Coppa, Mortadella, Provolone, Lettuce, Giardiniera
      $11.00+
    • Prosciutto Mio

      Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
      $10.00+
    • Veggie Delight

      Grilled Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom, Fontina, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
      $8.00+
    • Horseradish Roast Beef

      Roast Beef, Muenster, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onion, Mixed Greens, Horseradish Aioli
      $9.00+
    • Turkey Melanzana

      Roast Turkey, Fried Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Herb Aioli & Fresh Spinach
      $8.00+
    • Sausage, Peppers & Onions

      House Sweet Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers, Lou's Marinara
      $9.00+
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
      $9.00+
    • Meatball Parmesan

      Classic Italian Meatballs, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
      $9.00+
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
      $8.00+
    • Chicken Cutlet

      Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Basil Pesto
      $9.00+
    • Porchetta Brocoli Rabe

      Braised Pork, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Broccoli Rabe, Herb Aioli
      $11.00+
    • Italian Beef

      Roast Beef, Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Giardiniera, Au Jus
      $10.00+
    • Lou's Muffuletta

      Shaved Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Hot Capicola, Pit Ham, Salami, Swiss, American & Provolone Cheese, Olive Relish, Seeded Boule
      $12.00+
    • Prosciutto Mozz Panini

      Italian Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar
      $16.00
    • Grilled Veggie Panini

      Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Grilled Red Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Fontina Cheese, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
      $14.00
    • Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini

      Chicken, Mozzarella, Oven-Dried Tomato, Basil Pesto
      $16.00
    • Caprese Panini

      Marinated Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Tomato Pesto, Balsamic Reduction (Vegetarian)
      $15.00
    • BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Tender Sandwich

      BBQ, Bacon, Ranch, Melted Cheddar, Red Onion, Shredded Lettuce
      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Tender Sandwich

      Chicken Tenders, Classic Frank's Hot Sauce, Melted Provolone Cheese, Shaved Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion
      $16.00
    • BYO Sandwich

      $6.00
    • Two Meats BYO

      $6.00
    • Three Meat BYO

      $6.00
    • Salami, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

      Salami, Fried Egg, Pepperjack, Tomato, Spinach, Red Onion, Calabrian Chile Aioli on Ciabatta
      $10.00

    Appetizers

    • Fresh Mozzarella Sticks

      5 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
      $8.00
    • Arancini Balls

      4 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara
      $8.00
    • Fried Ravioli

      6 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
      $7.00
    • Wings (Half Doz)

      Baked Chicken Wings with Celery, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan Garlic.
      $8.00
    • Wings (Dozen)

      Baked Chicken Wings with Celery, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan Garlic.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Tenders (Half Doz)

      Chicken Tenders with Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan and Garlic.
      $8.00
    • Chicken Tenders (Dozen)

      Chicken Tenders with Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan and Garlic.
      $16.00

    Soup

    Served with toasted baguette.
    • Classic Minestrone

      Rustic Vegetable Stew, Three-Bean Medley, Pasta Shells, Parmesan, Served with Toasted Baguette (Vegetarian)
      $7.00
    • Pomodoro Cream

      Creamy Tomato Soup, Roasted Garlic, Baby Arugula, Basil, Served with Toasted Baguette (Vegetarian)
      $7.00

    Green Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy Caesar Dressing
      $11.00
    • Antipasto Salad

      Mixed Greens, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Fontina, Pepperoncini, Pickled Red Onion, Green Olive, Artichokes, Garbanzo Beans, Lemon Vinaigrette (gluten-free)
      $13.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Chopped Romaine, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Cucumber, Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette (gluten-free, vegetarian)
      $14.00
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Grilled Chicken, Chopped Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy Caesar Dressing, in a wrap.
      $16.00

    Hot Plates

    • Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe

      Orecchiette Pasta, Pork Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Parmesan, Crushed Red Pepper
      $18.00
    • Eggplant Parmesan over Pasta

      Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
      $17.00
    • Chicken Parmesan over Pasta

      Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
      $19.00
    • Penne Vodka

      Prosciutto Lardons, Plum Tomato Cream Sauce, Parmesan, Basil
      $18.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      Classic Italian Meatballs (3), Lou's Marinara, Parmesan, Basil
      $17.00
    • Gnocchi Bolognese

      $19.00
    • Kid's Penne & Butter w/ Parm

      $8.00
    • Kid's Spaghetti & 1 Meatball w/ Parm

      $8.00
    • Kid's Spaghetti & Marinara w/ Parm

      $8.00

    Chips

    • Zapp’s Chips

      $2.00
    • Torres Chips

      $3.50
    • Denver Chips 4oz

      $5.00

    Retail Drinks

    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.50
    • Fanta

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      $5.00
    • GATORADE FRUIT PUNCH

      $3.00
    • GATORADE LEMON LIME

      $3.00
    • GATORADE ORANGE

      $3.00
    • SARATOGA, sparkling 28oz

      $5.00
    • SARATOGA, sparkling 12oz

      $3.50
    • SARATOGA, still 28oz

      $5.00
    • SARATOGA, still 12oz

      $3.50
    • S.P. ARANCIATA (ORANGE)

      $3.00
    • S.P. ARANCIATA ROSSA (BLOOD ORANGE)

      $3.00
    • S.P. LIMONATA

      $3.00
    • S.P. GRAPEFRUIT

      $3.00
    • S.P POMEGRANATE

      $3.00
    • RMS COLA

      $3.50
    • RMS BLACKCHERRY

      $3.50
    • RMS BIRCH BEER

      $3.50
    • RMS ROOT BEER

      $3.50
    • RMS ORANGE CREAM

      $3.50
    • BIG B LEMONADE

      $5.50
    • BIG B MATCHA MINT LEMONADE

      $5.50
    • BIG B POM LEMONADE

      $5.50
    • BIG B ARNOLD PALMER

      $5.50
    • BIG B APPLE JUICE

      $5.50
    • STAPPI

      $3.25
    • STAPPI CHINOTTO

      $3.25
    • MOR CHERRY LIME

      $6.00
    • MOR GRAPEFRUIT

      $6.00
    • MOR HAZY CACTUS

      $6.00
    • MOR MOJITO

      $6.00
    • MOR PINEAPPLE PEACH

      $6.00
    • CIAO Blood Orange

      San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
      $3.00
    • CIAO Lime

      San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
      $3.00
    • CIAO Cherry

      San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
      $3.00
    • CIAO Peach

      San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
      $3.00

    Dessert

    • Cannoli (Small Plain)

      Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
      $3.00
    • Cannoli (Large Plain)

      Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
      $5.00
    • Cannoli (Small Chocolate)

      Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
      $3.00
    • Cannoli (Large Chocolate)

      $5.00
    • Black & White Cookie

      Lemon Cookie Glazed with Black & White Icing
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Rainbow Cookie

      Layered Raspberry Almond Cake, Representing the Italian Flag
      $3.25
    • Fresh Baked Cookie

      Chef's choice of one of our freshly baked cookies. Flavors are Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal Raisin, Triple Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Macadamia, Peanut Butter, or Sugar.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Petite NY Cheesecake

      Our craveable NY-Style Cheesecake, now personal-sized!
      $4.00
    • Tiramisu

      Sponge cake soaked in espresso, topped with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder.
      $6.00
    • Lemon Di Sorrento

      Sponge cake, soaked in lemon juice topped with a layer of vanilla cream, lemon sauce and decorated with crushed pistachios.
      $6.00
    • Profiterole Chou à la Crème

      Puff pastry filled with vanilla cream and covered in chocolate cream.
      $6.00
    • Espresso Crème Brûlée

      Creamy custard flavored with espresso, topped with caramelized sugar.
      $6.00
    • Italian Cookie Assorted (Sm)

      Chef's choice of one of our assorted Italian butter cookies.
      $1.25
    • Sea Salt Gelato Cookie Sandwich

      Argentine Sea Salt Gelato sandwiched between Snickerdoodle Cookies.
      $6.00
    • PB&J Gelato Cookie Sandwich

      Strawberry Jam Gelato sandwiched between Peanut Butter Cookies.
      $6.00
    • Mint Choc Chip Gelato Cookie Sandwich

      Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato sandwiched between Dark Chocolate Cookies.
      $6.00
    • Vanilla Bean Gelato Cookie Sandwich

      Madagascar Vanilla Bean Gelato sandwiched between Chocolate Chip Cookies.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Lemon Ripieno Sorbet

      Refreshing lemon sorbetto served in its natural fruit shell.
      $6.50
    • Orange Ripieno Sorbet

      Orange sorbetto served in its natural fruit shell.
      $6.00
    • Pineapple Ripieno Sorbet

      Pineapple sorbetto served in its natural fruit shell.
      $6.50
    • Coconut Ripieno Sorbet

      Creamy coconut sorbetto served in it's natural fruit shell.
      $6.50

    A la carte

    • One Meatball

      $3.00
    • Single Chicken Cutlet

      $5.99
    • Grilled Chicken 3oz

      $3.00
    • Side Sausage 4oz

      $4.00
    • Side Marinara 3oz

      $1.50
    • Side Vodka Sauce 3oz

      $3.00
    • Eggplant Cutlet by the #

      $9.99
    • Grilled Chicken Breast by the #

      $12.99
    • 2oz Side of Ranch

      $1.50
    • Side of Caesar dressing

      $1.50

    Deli Salads (Online)

    • Caprese Salad

      Tomato and Mozzarella, Basil, Olive oil, Champagne Vinegar
      $5.25+
    • Chicken Salad

      Chicken, Carrots, Celery, Red Onion, Mayo, Dijon Mustard, Lemon zest, Fennel Fronds
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.80+
    • Potato Salad

      Classic Potato Salad with Whole Grain Mustard Dijonnaise (Gluten-Free)
      $4.00+
    • Eggplant Caponata

      Stewed Eggplant with Roasted Garlic, Golden Raisins, Olives, and Tomato (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
      $5.25+
    • Pasta Salad

      Italian Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Herb Oil (Vegan)
      $3.25+
    • Macaroni Salad

      Elbow Macaroni Salad with Veggies and Mayonnaise
      $3.75+
    • Antipasto Deli Salad

      Cured Meats, Cheeses, Pickled Vegetables, Olives, Fresh Herbs (Gluten-Free)
      $6.40+
    • Cous Cous Salad

      Cous Cous, Parsley, Red and Yellow Peppers, Cucumber, Roast Garlic Oil, Parsley, Champagne Vinegar
      $4.20+

    Specials

    • Cinna Stix

      Two sticks of pizza dough with Cinnamon Sugar and drizzled with cinnamon icing
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Wraps

    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Grilled Chicken, Chopped Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy Caesar Dressing, in a wrap.
      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce, Provolone, Lettuce, tomato, Onion
      $16.00
    • BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap

      BBQ, Bacon, Ranch, Melted Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
      $16.00

    Same-Day Catering

    Features

    • Antipasto Bento (feeds 4-6)

      Need to bring something to your holiday feast? Order online for a curated antipasto box, featuring the chef's selection of 2 artisan salumi or tinned fish, 2 specialty cheeses, an artisan jam, nuts, pickles, and crackers. Or, stop by the shop to curate your own!
      $50.00

    Sandwich Boxes (Same Day Catering)

    Perfect for Office Catering!
    • Small Sandwich Box*

      Choose 3 types of sandwich (will be cut in thirds) - The Louie, Horseradish Roast Beef, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Turkey Melanzana, Veggie Delight. 15 pieces of Sandwich - feeds roughly 10.
      $110.00
    • Large Sandwich Box*

      Choose 3 types of sandwich (will be cut in thirds) - The Louie, Horseradish Roast Beef, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Turkey Melanzana, Veggie Delight. 30 pieces of Sandwich - feeds roughly 20.
      $220.00
    • Small Deluxe Sandwich Box*

      Choose 3 types of sandwich (will be cut in thirds) - The Louie, Horseradish Roast Beef, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Turkey Melanzana, Veggie Delight. Comes with choice of Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad (1 Quart), choice of Garden or Caesar salad (Half Tray), and one dozen chocolate chip cookies. 15 pieces of Sandwich - feeds roughly 10.
      $200.00
    • Large Deluxe Sandwich Box*

      Choose 3 types of sandwich (will be cut in thirds) - The Louie, Horseradish Roast Beef, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Turkey Melanzana, Veggie Delight. Comes with choice of Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad (2 Quarts), choice of Garden or Caesar salad (Full Tray), and two dozen chocolate chip cookies. 30 pieces of Sandwich - feeds roughly 20.
      $400.00

    Retail

    Packaged Meats

    • Il Porcellino Black Truffle

      $15.60
    • Il Porcellino Orange Pistacio

      $15.60
    • Il Porcellino Saucisson Sec

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.60
    • Il Porcellino Ghost Pepper

      $15.60
    • Il Porcellino Spiced Juniper

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.60
    • Il Porcellino Loukanika

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.60
    • Lottie's Bratwurst

      $12.99
    • Lottie's the Lottie

      $12.99
    • ELEVATION NDUJA

      $10.00
    • Lottie's Calabrian Ground

      $12.99
    • Lottie's Everything Ground

      $12.99
    • Boar's Head Pepperoni

      $10.00

    Canned Fish

    • POTOMAR TAPAS MIX

      $12.00
    • JOSE SARDINES OLIVE OIL LEMON

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • JOSE MACKEREL OLIVE OIL

      $14.00
    • JOSE TUNA OLIVE OIL

      $15.99
    • JOSE COD IN OLIVE OIL

      $14.99
    • JOSE SMOKED TROUT OLIVE OIL

      $16.99
    • JOSE OCTOPUS OLIVE OIL GARLIC

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.99
    • JOSE MUSSELS IN ESCABECHE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.99
    • JOSE SARDINES TOMATO SAUCE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • JOSE CALAMARI RAGOUT

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99
    • ANCHOVIE FILLETS

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99
    • ZONA SARDINES

      $7.00
    • JOSE SMOKED SALMON

      $14.99

    Preserves / Honey

    • Folies Apricot

      $5.50
    • Mitica Blackberry Rosemary

      $3.25
    • Mostarda Cherry Fig

      $6.00
    • Primo Peach + Chimayo

      $6.99

    Pickles / Olives / Veggies

    • MARCONI MILD GIARDINIERA 12/16 OZ

      $13.00
    • MARCONI HOT GIARDINIERA 12/16

      $13.00
    • DIV. STFD OLIVE W/ BLUE CHEESE

      $15.99
    • Greek Olives

      $8.99
    • DIV.PITTED CASTELVETRANO OLIVES

      $8.99
    • WHOLE CHILIS CALABRIAN FRANCESCA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.99
    • CALABRIAN BOMBA SPREAD

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • ROSENBERGS BLOODY 32oz

      $15.00
    • ANCHOVY FILLETS

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99

    Oil

    • PARTANNA OIL 500m

      $20.00

    Pasta / Rice / Grain

    • DE CECCO CAPELLINI

      $4.99
    • DE CECCO TUBETTI

      $5.99
    • DECECCO ORECCHIETTE

      $5.99
    • DECECCO FETTUCINIE

      $4.99
    • DECECCO PAPPARDELLA

      $8.00
    • DECECCO RIGATONI

      $5.99
    • RISTICHELLA TROFIE-8.8oz

      $6.99
    • RUSTICHELLA ALA CHITARRA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • RUSTICHELLA BUCATINI 17.6

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • RUSTICHELLA CAPELLINI

      $6.99
    • RUSTICHELLA CONCHIGLIONI

      $10.00
    • RUSTICHELLA FARRO

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.99
    • RUSTICHELLA FETTUCINI

      $8.99
    • RUSTICHELLA GARGANELLI-8.8oz

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • RUSTICHELLA LINGUINE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • RUSTICHELLA PACCHERI

      $10.00
    • RUSTICHELLA PAPPARDELLE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • RUSTICHELLA STELLINE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • Gluten Free La Molisana Penne

      $9.00

    Crackers

    • OLINAS DATE & APRICOT

      $5.99
    • Sardinia Pane Di Musica

      $10.00
    • CARRS CRACKER

      $7.99
    • VALENCIANOS SEA SALT

      $10.00
    • VALENCIANOS ROSEMARY

      $10.00
    • VALENCIANOS SESAME

      $10.00

    Deli Cuts (Online)

    • Turkey

      $3.50+
    • Mortadella

      $4.00+
    • Roast Beef

      $3.50+
    • Pit Ham

      $2.25+
    • Genoa Salami

      $2.75+
    • Pepperoni

      $2.50+
    • Prosciutto

      $4.25+
    • Prosciutto Di Parma

      $10.00+
    • Provolone

      $2.25+
    • Fontina

      $3.25+
    • Muenster

      $2.00+
    • Pepper Jack

      $2.00+
    • Domestic Swiss

      $2.75+
    • Cheddar

      $2.25+

    Merch & Apparel

    Clothing

    • Lou's Unisex Tee

      $24.00
    • Lou's Unisex Hoodie

      $60.00
    • Lou's Trucker Hat - Red & White

      $30.00
    • Lou's Rope Hat

      $35.00
    • Lou's Red Beanie

      $28.00

    DIV.PITTED CASTELVETRANO OLIVES

    $8.99
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    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday8:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Lou's is a New York-style Italian delicatessen and marketplace, featuring hot and cold sandwiches, comforting soups, salads, and pastas, as well as homemade mozzarella, Italian sausages, and pastries. Founded by Joshua Pollack, Lou's is the fifth restaurant in the Bridge & Tunnel Restaurant Group, following three Rosenberg's Bagels locations and Famous Original J's Pizza.

    Location

    3357 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205

    Directions