Aperitivo is a small, charming wine bar known for its exceptional Italian wines and fresh, seasonally rotating menu featuring authentic Italian bites and handmade pastas. Guests can expect a cozy ambiance, warm and inviting atmosphere, great cocktails, and attentive, efficient service with indoor and bar seating options plus wheelchair accessibility.
The venue is perfect for solo dining or intimate outings, with a casual, trendy vibe where guests can enjoy a quiet yet lively experience without kids, typically open from late afternoon through early evening midweek and weekends.
What's Included:
🍷 Extensive Italian wine list
🍝 Fresh, seasonally changing Italian small plates and pasta
✅ Wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms
Important Information:
Walk-ins only; no reservations
Guest minimum age 18+; no kids
Free street parking available; downtown parking can be challenging
Credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments accepted
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🍝 Seasonal Menu Surprises: The menu changes weekly, so regulars recommend trying new dishes each visit.
🍸 Bar Seating Benefits: Sitting at the bar provides personalized service and the best cocktail experience.
🕰️ Best Visit Times: Arrive early around 4:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays to beat the early evening crowd and secure seats.
🚗 Parking Tips: Free street parking is available but limited; downtown garages are an alternative though a short walk away.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Aperitivo is widely praised for its outstanding Italian wines, fresh pastas, and excellent cocktails, with guests consistently highlighting the friendly, efficient service and cozy, romantic atmosphere. The rotating menu and high-quality ingredients earn top marks. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention occasional issues with pricing and one report of a pest sighting, but these are rare and not widely echoed.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms. No stairs and accessible tables at front and outside for easier access.
