Proto's Pizza

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2401 15th St
Denver, CO 80202

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(720) 855-9400
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Best

I went here when I was pregnant, so I don't know how valid my opinion is:) But...this pizza is absolutely amazing. I read so many reviews about the "bad" service, and yes, it is...

Worst

Good food, but Protos is very proud of everything they do. Salads are some of the best in town. Fresh, fresh ingredients. I find the wait staff, although personable, lacking ...

Pizza quest 7/13/2006

I'm on a pizza quest and so far in Denver this is the best pizza I have found. Pros: yummy pizza, outdoor dining Cons: parking more
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Best pizza ever! 6/24/2006

Food is delicious! Caesar salad and pizza are fabulous. The service is so-so but everyone is very friendly. Pros: Fresh ingredients, atmosphere, wine list for a pizza place Cons: Service can be lacking more
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Finally a Decent Pizza 4/11/2006

Protos satisfied my search for decent Pizza in the year since I moved to Boulder. It's a different style, unique, tasty, I rate it about 7.5 of 10 (Everything else I had tried was 6 or less). The Restaurants are loud, service ok, but if you have kids it can be fun to watch part of the preparation process, as long as the noise does not bother them. Portions are smaller than standard, very thing crust, so order a size up from your standard (or order dessert, it's reasonably good.) By the way, I've had three pizzas in my life I rated a 10, 2 of them chicago style: Zachary's Pizza in Berkeley (10, oh how I miss the college days), Giordano's in Chicago (9.95), and a dive called Oasis (9.6, since gone downhill to a 7 or 8) in Palo Alto. Pros: Pizza Cons: Value more
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Great Fresh Pizza 12/2/2005

Best pizza I have had in long time. Was amazingly fresh. I have gone back three times in the past month. I love the concept of the "Wino Card" they offer when you purchase a bottle of wine. I also recommend the tomato salad. Pros: fresh, non smoking, friendly Cons: parking more
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Back to the farm-- Negativos 8/18/2005

Having just come from three years on the east coast, I found ambience busy, friendly, pizza was authentic Neopolitan, desserts tasty, wine by glass good. Clam pizza was a treat--not too much garlic. Obviously very popular neighborhood place with available parking. People looking for deep dish stuff your face probably need bigger chairs, bigger parking spaces out in big box suburbia someplace. Protos was not pretentious, just urban. I could easily see why hanging there on Friday nights would be popular. Pros: food, decor, service more
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User review by melissawildeman 5/16/2005

THIS is the best pizza! Thin crust, ooey-gooey cheese and an amazing selection of toppings! The wine list is fabulous as well! The ambience is very contemporary and she-she! more
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Garlic Overload!! 3/13/2005

I live near Proto's on Platte St. and order pizza from here regulary. However, after my last experience, I do not think I will be eating here for some time. We ordered the clam pizza and traffic jam (this one has the most toppings, unlike the others with barely any cheese/toppings) but I noticed a very heavy garlic taste coming from the clam pizza. I like garlic, but I think they honestly put about 12 cloves on the small pizza. I tasted the garlic 'after-taste' through til the next morning - blegh! My husband has had the same effects and was pretty disgusted. Also, the service was really bad as our 'waitress' or 'waiter' (I could not figure out which) was not courteous and made us feel rushed. Had the same experience from the bartender. She acted like the world was coming to an end. I don't get this place!!!?? Pros: parking, bar, wine Cons: super crowded, garlic overload, boring pizza more
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5280 magazine blew this one. 2/24/2005

My wife and I and another couple went to this restaurant because 5280 magazine rated it as one of the best pizza places in town. Major disapointment! Oh yeah they have a thin crust pizza all right. Can you say Quesadilla? We ordered three different pizzas that night and all three arrived at are table sorely lacking in toppings and the flavor was marginal. When your paying a premium price for a pizza I expect to see lots of toppings. As far as wait staff I would say the service was average at best. Pros: Nice decor, Location Cons: Overpriced, Scant toppings, Average flavor more
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This place rocks. 8/21/2004

Cool atmosphere. Great food. Eclectic wine list. The place gets out of hand at night, but that just adds to the vibe. Techno-jazz fusion music. Mixed crowds--DU kids next to LoDo developers next to restaurant people on their night off. The prosciutto pizza rocks. Try the clam pie Friday nights and whatever special drink weirdness is coming out from behind the bar. Love this place! Pros: Music, City type pace, Great food more
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Creative Pizza 7/14/2004

Have been once for dinner. Except for the bartender being a little snooty to us, we had a great experience. Definately upscale pizza place-we spent $55.00 with tip for two and more on the bar tab. We loved the gourmet toppings (really hard to choose) and the atmosphere. Locale is in a cool neighborhood that's off the wild lo-do track. Will definately go back. Pros: topping choices, parking, locale more
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Real Neoplitan pizza 6/15/2004

Have eaten pizza all over the US and Italy. Proto's compares very favorably with pizza I've eaten in Naples, Sorrento, Rome and NYC. Deep dish lovers (I want to taste the ingredients, not eat dough) may disagree but thin pizza is the way pizza was meant to be and Proto's is the closest to Italian pizza, I've tasted. more
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Great! 9/15/2003

The thin crust pizza at Proto's is mouth watering! I would highly recommend this tasty neighborhood pizza place. The variety of pizzas is great...you can choose a different one on each visit. The waitstaff is so friendly and attentive. The lemonade/iced tea is the best in town...and they keep the refills coming! My only complaint is that the prices are just a little high. The outdoor patio in front is a fun place to sit and enjoy a beautiful day as well as great pizza! Pros: location, friendly staff, delicious more
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Irresistible, thin-crust, Italian country-style pizza packed with urban attitude and great flavor.

Owner Message

  • Proto's first opened in 1999, and has been serving true Neapolitan pizza ever since. With four locations throughout Colorado, Boulder, Denver, Lafayette and Longmont, we're sure that there's a Proto's Pizza not far from you!

    Neapolitan pizza is the original pizza from Naples Italy. Proto's is like eating in the Old Country. The pizza pies are thin, bubbly and slightly charred. The flavors melt on my taste buds like a dream. The martinis are shaken hard and poured into ultra chilled glasses. The wine list is creative and original at Proto's Pizza. I slipped down some fresh oysters on the half shell to start my meal, and then sat back at the end of it all and devoured a cannoli and double espresso. I'll be back on Friday for their clam pizza.

    The owners, bakers and staff are dedicated to the belief that Proto's Pizza is the best pizza you'll ever eat.

Editorial

  • In Short
    Burning tiki lamps lead into a warm, rich, red dining room where silver piping runs back and forth beneath the soaring ceiling. Colorful mosaic tiles cover the top of a long bar...

  • 6/30/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Highland, Northwest Denver
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