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This is Italian food on another level. The pasta dishes were fantastic. The cheese and meat board was amazing. Be sure to try the doughnut holes for dessert. The burst of hot chocolate filling is a wonderful way to end your day. Jilissa, Kate and the entire army of servers, managers and bus staff were so helpful.

We had an unbelievably amazing experience at Del Lago last night. Our group of 4 arrived early to the restaurant so we stopped at the bar first. Guests on each sides of us volunteered to move over one seat to accommodate us having our seats together at the bar. Bartender Clifford offered to taste quite a few wines to my friends who were not familiar with Italian wines to make sure that they were happy with their choice. I asked for a mocktail but wanted something different than what the menu had to offer. He patiently asked me what flavors I liked and said: "I got you." That was the best mocktail that I ever tasted and the prettiest! Thank you, Clifford! At dinner, our server was Megan. I have never had a pleasure of meeting anyone like her. Megan is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and her personality is so warm and happy that you can't help it but love being in her presence. Again, I asked for something different and the answer was an enthusiastic YES, not "I have to check with my manager or I am not sure" it was "absolutely, yes!" Food was delicious! When my friend and I asked where the restroom was, employee Ben showed us the way and told us 2 different ways we could go to get back to our table. It wasn't: " go straight, turn right, then another right" He physically walked us there to make sure that we were taking care of. This was a 5 star experience all around! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we had the best time! We took a picture with Megan to have a memory of this amazing night.

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First of all the service was TOP notch!!! All of our dishes we did family style were amazing!!!

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The olive oil is so fresh and so tasty that I could’ve drank it. The bread is not to be missed once you sit down. It is absolutely fantastic. In the past, I have not been to excited about vegetables that have been fermented. I was able to dine on two separate dishes that had fermented vegetables in them. One was with my bread the other was with my charcuterie board. I would really recommend that you give these a chance. The fermentation on both of these items were spectacular and really did open my eyes to how good fermented vegetables can be. They’re not what I expected. I got the charcuterie board, the Bolognese, and an Italian cake with pistachio filling for dessert. The drinks were recommended by Sophia, she was awesome the entire night! Three cheers for her recommendations, but of all the dishes and drinks that I had the Bolognese was the weakest one. It was still fantastic, but the others in that meal really stood out and the Bolognese did not. I am thinking about coming back and getting the swordfish or perhaps another plate of something interesting, but I’m definitely going to get the olive oil by the gallon. The dessert was recommended again by Sophia and when I took the first bite, I liked it the second bite I really liked it. The third bite. I was in love. It really grew on me and the fresh whipped cream is a really nice touch to the quality and time the chefs take to make this food excellent. It was very busy, but it was a Saturday night at the hotel. I had to made reservations about six hours ahead of time. Moderate noise level and everyone was having a good time. Excellent wine list as well as drink menu. Highly recommend on all counts Truly deserves five stars.

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Stopped here on a lark without a reservation and everything because that’s how we roll. In this case, there should be more than five stars allowed for Service. Our server, Brian, was so extra. Everything was flawless beyond description. We came here at 4 o’clock, but had to wait until five for the dinner entrées we wanted. Plan B was a glass of wine and some cheese /marcona almonds appetizers to kill 45 minutes.Omg. Do this on purpose next time? Ask for Brian and drink whatever he pours. He has the absolute best recommendations. For dinner, I had the Delicata squash ravioli. Hubs had the carbonara pasta and we argued over who won. We were waaaaaaaay too full for dessert, but left Fat and happy. Thank you for a truly wonderful experience.

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went here with my boyfriend for our 1 year anniversary, and it was fantastic! i don’t quite remember our waitress’s name, but she was so kind and took great care of us. we got complimentary dessert and coffee for our anniversary, and the staff congratulated us when interacting with us. the food was fantastic, i highly recommend the squash ravioli, and most options on the menu have the choice to add additional protein, which was great. we got a cheese sampler as an appetizer and the chef did a great job of choosing a good assortment of cheese with a variety of textures and wonderful flavors. the dress code is resort casual, but we saw a variety of dressy outfits. it’s more fun to get really fancy anyway, so definitely do that if you go! after dinner, taking a walk around the lake and checking out the broadmoor is a good idea.

First of all, The Broadmoor itself is absolutely gorgeous, such a beautiful and memorable setting. The restaurant had an authentic Italian feel that made the whole night even more special. My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs and said it was some of the best he’s ever had. I ordered the pollo arrosto, and it was incredibly juicy and seasoned just right. Every bite was full of flavor. But my favorite part was dessert, it was absolutely delicious and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, and a truly enjoyable experience. We would definitely recommend dining here while visiting The Broadmoor.

Whether you come for breakfast or dinner, you will have a great experience. I have had their buffet breakfast and a la carte as well and I have been very happy with both, the options available at the buffet breakfast are endless, make sure to come with a big appetite! I have been here various nights for dinner, and it has never disappointed. The food is fresh and flavourful! If you sit at the patio or near the windows, you will have a beautiful view for breakfast or early evenings. The service is amazing, similar service you get through out the Broadmoor!

My husband and I had a wonderful night celebrating our anniversary. They were very accommodating and friendly. We got the chef's selection family style which included multiple courses. They spaced the course evenly and we didn't feel rushed at all. We can't wait to go back and try out more things on the menu.

Strongly recommend coming to eat here! We celebrated our Honeymoon at The Broadmoor and this was our favorite restaurant that we ate at. Our server Megan was so sweet and knowledgeable, she gave great recommendations for our meal from start to finish. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

What a treat it was to have dinner at Ristorante Del Lago! We did not have reservations, but were seated right away on Thursday evening. Not only was it a beautiful restaurant, the food was sensational. I highly recommend the squash ravioli, but save room for dessert because the tiramisu is also amazing. When my friend dropped something, a wait staff immediately picked it up and handed it to my friend which was very thoughtful. If you have the opportunity to dine at the Broadmoor, I highly recommend coming here.

We have come here a few times to enjoy cocktails but it was our first time having a full dinner experience to celebrate our anniversary and wow - the food and service were phenomenal! The ravioli, sweet corn, and shrimp special was top tier along with the balsamic beet salad. Our server Haley was incredibly professional and had fantastic recommendations for our night - appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine pairings and all! She mentioned she was new to this restaurant but it seems like she has been there for years. We will certainly be back! Thanks for a memorable night!

*Update* Was convinced to come back for a second try. Came back NOT during a conference week. The quality and experience was night and day difference. So much flavor and much better portion size. Had the mussels and rigatoni. Outstanding service as well with Gracie and the other staff. Great view of the lake. Under seasoned sauce, underwhelming/overpriced portion size, bitter olive oil. Surprising as they allegedly get their olive oil from Italy. Will not return. Go to Summit instead.

The view was gorgeous! The food, incredible! And our server was so attentive and welcoming. Loved the way he explained the menu to us and did not hesitate to make anything I was craving!

We had the most incredible experience for my husband's birthday. Our window side table with the window open and a rabbit nibbling out our window. Our multi course dinner was 5 star Italian cuisine! Our server, Megan, was phenomenal. She's very knowledgeable of all the menu and has a wonderful personality. The restaurant and staff raise the bar for truly authentic food and atmosphere. We will be making this our new favorite go to for Italian cuisine. Thank you to all at Ristorante Del Lago

This Italian restaurant we visited in Colorado looks across a lake. Ristorante del Lago at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs specializes in Italian hospitality & cuisine with house-made pasta & wood-fired pizzas with a view. We dined here for dinner during our stay at The Broadmoor. We arrived and were seated on the indoor patio with a view of the lake. Our server Megan was such a pleasure - she had fabulous recommendations, advised us on the most popular and seasonal items, and had the sweetest demeanor. She was a real testament to The Broadmoor’s commitment to exceptional service. We started our meal with two Zero-Proof Specialties - the Meleto and the Lapo's Spritz. The Meleto was made with apple cider infusion, NA Ginger Beer, & Soda. The Lapo's Spritz was made wtih Lapo's NA Apertivo, Orange, Vanilla, Lemon, & Soda. The Antipasti Misti was made with the Chef's selection of Formaggi & Salumi. The Aosta Pizza was made with house-made sausage, charred pepper, roasted garlic, & fontina. The wood-fired cooking method gave the crust and toppings a lovely smoky, slightly charred flavor. The house-made sausage was meaty, and the fontina cheese (a semi-hard Italian cheese) provided a creamy, nutty flavor that melted beautifully over the pizza. The Lobster Pappardelle was made with main lobster, cherry tomato, & saffron butter. The lobster had a delicate sweetness to it that was countered by the burst of acidity from the cherry tomatoes. The Tortelli Al Brasato was made with braised veal stuffed pasta with roasted cipollini, red wine, rosemary, butter, and Parmigiano cheese. This seasonal pasta was a rich and flavorful dish with a complex taste profile. The braised veal filling imparted a deep, meaty flavor, while the red wine and rosemary added depth. The butter added a smooth, creamy texture to the pasta. This was our favorite pasta of the night. Of course, we had to leave room for the homemade gelato. We had the Cookies & Cream, Strawberry, & Chocolate Crunch gelatos that were served in a beautiful silver goblet with a cookie on top.

This is a true hidden gem residing in Colorado. Until this evening, I had no idea that a 5-star hotel of this scale and structure exists. My husband booked this restaurant for our anniversary dinner and I was blown away! The restaurant is fantastic - service is excellent, food is amazing, and the ambience is just perfect. We have bookmarked this hotel for our next trip to Colorado, we are definitely staying here and enjoying this restaurant one more time. Highly recommend ♥️

Definitely worth the money if you go alone. Would not recommend going here if you’re a family of four unless you’re crazy rich or very crazy. Service was absolutely fantastic. First time I’ve been called Mr. Ovsianikov in a very serious manner, and I’m only 17! The atmosphere, especially in the morning, is amazing. Nobody there. Just you, the staff, the food, and the late sunrise over the lake, with the swans and ducks happily swimming along. And of course, the food was fabulous! Although expensive, it is definitely for it. For reference, I got a cappuccino and brioche French toast and that cost me exactly $35.92 (after tax and the automatic 20% tip). The French toast was the best that I have tasted in years. The compote (although it was more of a jam, not the drink) went perfectly with the toasts and the sweet cream on the side. And the cappuccino went along with a brownie cracker and, get this, a small stick of rock candy (crystallized sugar). Mix the rock candy and the cappuccino together and you have yourself a wonderful time. All in all, entered with an appetite, left with satisfaction. Worth the money.

Our server Alvaro made our experience incredible. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our evening special. Ordered the carbonara and it was delicious and authentic. And the tiramisu was excellent!

A wonderful meal can only be exceptional with an exceptional waiter. Steve made our dinner exceptional with his knowledge of the menu, ingredients, wine, and even changing our bread selection. Steve has been in the restaurant industry for over 17 years and his ability to anticipate what was needed to make the dinner evening perfect was very much appreciated! A beautiful location, restaurant and exceptional food and service!

I really want this restaurant to be better because the vibes are fantastic. The pizzas are great. However, most of the main courses, especially the pastas, leave a lot to be desired, bland and lacking flavor. Also, we could have done without our server Megan’s attitude. She was rude to us right off the bat and it really soured our experience. I wouldn't go back again if she was our waitress.

Every time I have been to dinner at Lago, it has been a tremendous experience. But yesterday's experience was even more special than usual. I dined alone. No problen, I was able to reserve a table for one. No pressure to finish early or treatment that was any different than any other guest. Brian, my waiter, was incredible. So personable, fun to chat with, and incredibly knowledgable of the menu. He is a GEM, and anyone who is at one of his tables is lucky to have him at their service! The food? Outstanding. Possibly the best Roman-italian food this side of the Mississippi! I am very picky about my italian food, and they absolutely nailed it from the bread, the very high quality EVOO, to the al-dente carborana with guanciale (not pancetta, and never with cream). High grade Pecorino Romano as well. Finally, dessert time came around. I really wanted the tiramisu, but I was feeling adventurous. They had their own version of Zeppole Donut holes made with riccotta and marscapone, soaked in Rum, and dusted with cinnamon sugar, with a dipping sauce of Tia Maria coffee liqueur vanilla creme. WOW! Finally, special shout out to Brian Spicer, the somm - he was there last time I went in March, and had a very special bottle (special for me, anyway) at the time on the menu: a 2016 Feudi San Gregorio Piano di Montevergine. Turns out a) he remembered selling that bottle to me, and b) he still had a couple! While I did not order wine this time, I will say his wine program at that restaurant is one of the best hidden gems in the country for Italian wine. Overall, a terrific experience. I look forward to a visit to this restaurant every time I am in Colorado Springs!

Service and atmosphere were excellent. The sommelier was wonderful and very knowledgeable. My wife and I got two pasta dishes, they were OK. Especially for the price I was underwhelmed, but still not bad.

Came here on a Thursday night, made a reservation and got seated right away. The restaurant is right next to a lake and the view is beautiful. The service here was fantastic everybody was very welcoming and attentive. Everybody is very knowledgeable about the dishes here in the restaurant. we ordered the taste of Del Lago, it’s a four course chefs menu. Basically “surprise us”. The appetizer is cheese and meat board, and everything on there is fantastic and palatable. Second on tree or spaghetti‘s, they are a little bit Al dente. And when we share the feedback with the waitress she immediately replace the plate for us which is very appreciated. The third Andre is the meatball and ribeye, I finally realize the portion here is very generous but there’s no more space in my stomach anymore. The last one is the desert I will say it look much better than the taste. I still give a four-star because everybody here is very welcoming and the cheeseboard is very surprising:)

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Great food, great view and excellent service. The barista du jour could've used some cappuccino classes, but the breakfast was hot, tasty and beautifully delivered. I've never seen such a gorgeous avocado toast! Try the weekend buffet. It's value for money! Why the bar pics? So I can figure out what's missing on our shelves!

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Ristorante Del Lago was a nice dinner while staying on property. Service was phenomenal throughout, and we had a pleasant evening view of the water. Our entrees however were fairly tasteless throughout, and with prices so high I expected more flavor. With that said, the gelato and espresso martini for dessert were standouts.

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Del lago is in the famous Broadmoor hotel at the base of the mountains in Colorado Springs. If im going to go there i always eat at tistorante del lago if I want true northern Italian fare; if I can get in. The kids are happy because they can get pizza but its the "grown up" Italian pasta, seafood and meatballs that are what make it special. The ambiance is unbeatable. I only gave 4 stars because my swordfish came out "dry" but once I dipped it in my wife's shrimp pasta sauce it was delectable. I highly recommend the meatballs, any pasta dish of your taste, especially any shrimp pasta. The bread that came out before the meal was served with some of the best olive oil I've had in the US. It took two hands to pull it apart.

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Highlights were service, drinks and ambiance. My critiques are that the margarita pizza was undercooked. No crispness to it, and it lacked flavor. It’s rare to have a bad pizza anywhere so I was very surprised. Also, I wished the entree pasta portion sizes were a bit larger. For Italian food you expect big portions. A highlight was the bar. The cocktails were delicious albeit expensive at $30 after tax and tip.

The Broadmoor management evidently labeled me a "complaining guest" after my Google maps review of breakfast at The Lake Terrace. For no good reason the manager at del Lago comped my glass of Taurasi. This is a pleasantly fitted dining room with a lovely view over The Broadmoor's own lake. In my opinion it is a business mistake not to offer breakfast and lunch here, when the view could be monetized more. However, as with the Lake Terrace, there is something amiss in the F&B department. I ordered campanelle carbonara. "Campanelle" should be a delicate bell-shape. What I got was hard lumps of solid pasta more or less the shape and thickness of a .45 caliber bullet (in varying lengths), which no sauce was going to penetrate. Aware that I had probably used up my goodwill over my complaint regarding poached eggs at The Lake Terrace, I just ate it without comment. Eat at this restaurant for the view and the pleasant decor, and you're probably safe with pizza and spaghetti.

Food -- Large but well-structured menu of a variety of Italian dishes for all courses one would desire. The food itself is of good quality ingredients and decent preparation -- a bit under-seasoned for my palate, but that's me. The wine and cocktail list are sufficiently large without being intimidating (and, honestly, the house Rosso was just fine). Service -- As with all the Broadmoor, service was solid, attentive, friendly, and helpful. Top notch. Ambiance -- Nicely appointed dining room, with picture window views of the Broadmoor lake and main buildings. My only complaint here would be that the room's surfaces make it very noisy -- my dinner mate and I could chat, but I had problems hearing the waitress at our table. Value -- The Broadmoor is expensive, and this restaurant is no exception. With a carafe of House Red and an starter and main each, plus a coffee and an after dinner drink, it was over $100 a person for the two of us. Definitely worth it for special occasions; maybe not for casual dining. Net-Net -- Glad we went. Next time we are staying at the Broadmoor, we'll certainly be back.

I came here for dinner and since I didn’t have a reservation I had to sit at the bar, which I didn’t mind since I was by myself. The staff were friendly and quick. I ordered the margherita pizza since I wasn’t too hungry and I was not a fan of their sauce. It was on the sweeter side (tasted very different than the usual margherita pizza sauce). I ate half of it and left the rest. I would recommend trying a different dish.

The menu items sounded good but were lacking in flavor. There was very little protein in our dishes. Very high prices, especially the drinks. Our waiter was patronizing and failed miserably in impressing us. The complimentary anniversary dessert was good.

We went to this restaurant on Dec 10, 2025. First the good. We had an excellent table next to the windows overlooking the lake. My wife ordered the pork chop, which she loved. I ordered mussels as an appetizer, and they were quite good. Now the not so good. It was extremely noisy. There are little to no sound dampening acoustics and my wife and I had to lean into each other to hear one another. I also ordered the Roman meatballs, which looked good from the advertising pictures, but they were quite hard and could have been used as practice golfballs. And there were only three of them.They were also disappointingly tasteless. But what disappointed me most was the service. When I was done with my appetizer, the waitress approached our table and said she would be back to clear the dishes. She never did. 25 minutes later, our entrees arrived by another server, who first had to clear the mussel dishes which our waitress failed to do. When we finished our meals, we had to wait another 15 minutes for our waitress to clear our table, and another 10-15 minutes for her to bring our check. This was certainly not the service we had come to expect when dining at other Broadmoor venues. We will not be back to this restaurant.

The top of the lasagna was burned, and the food overall was quite expensive for the quality. The manager on duty came across as rather dismissive, which was disappointing. The acoustics in the restaurant were also poor — I couldn’t even hear my father sitting right next to me.

We were seated right by the window and the view of the lake and trees adorned with Christmas lights were stunning. The restaurant was rustic and the vibe was easygoing. Our waitress was friendly, but the overall service was slow. We waited about 15 minutes to get our drinks and one of them was wrong. It took another 10-15 minutes before our waitress came back to take our orders. We ordered Crudo di Carne appetizer which probably took 25-30 minutes to arrive and it wasn’t a dish they had to cook. Thankfully, it was delicious. The meat was tender, well prepared and seasoned. The accompaniments added brightness to the dish. We then ordered the Calabrese pizza, lobster pappardelle and spaghetti with meatballs. It took another 30+ minutes to get these entrees. At this point, we were starving and was just happy to get more food. The Calabrese pizza would have been great, but the honey ruined it. The pizza just tasted like BBQ. I liked the fresh pappardelle pasta, but I thought the light lobster flavor was lost in the sauce. The spaghetti tasted fine, but it wasn’t anything special. My daughter thought the meatballs were bland. We paid 200+ with tip. The service didn’t match the price and the meal was mediocre.

Ate there this weekend, the place looks great. We had a 5 pm reservation, and did not finish up until 730pm for a three course meal. We spent at least 30 minutes between portions. We ad an espresso martini the was broken down on our bill by coffee, vodka and Bailey's ($36 per drink). Food was very bland and no taste to it. Salad had very little dressing and the dessert tasted like Jello pudding. Bill was one $250 for a poor cooked meal. Will not return.

World's worst lasagna. When bread is the best thing to rave about, and the front of the house is apologizing because they agree with you, the chef must be in denial about the quality of their food. This is our second night attempting this restaurant because we were hoping the first night was a fluke after our first inedible vinegar drenched salad. But the reality is their recurring kitchen problem equates to a chef who can't figure out how to make classical Italian food taste good. Their "chef" flattens leftover meatball paste to form a patty reminiscant of dry mystery meat from a grade school lunch tray. The geriatric skin of the scarred flavorless cheese comprising the lasagna's top layer leaves you searching for an immediate pallate cleanser. Every other table around us was sending back pasta dishes because the blunder was not limited to one rogue opinion. This chef deserves time off to travel to I SODI in NYC, where James Beard winner Chef Rita Sodi reigns as the only Italian American to have successfully reinterpreted lasagna through the lens of a mille-fueille, with its twenty-some layers. Or perhaps invite an Italian grandmother into the kitchen so this problem can resolve itself at minimal expense. Del Lago means "of the lake" - which is where these kitchen scars belong -- though fish would probably reject the scraps, too. For having participated in a culinary nightmare while witnessing a recurring botched execution, the staff is as gracious as they could possibly be. No wonder the restaurant mandates a 20% service charge. Luckily their pastry chef is immune to the whims of a failed dinner interpretation; desserts rose to the occasion with a properly soaked tiramisu and a cloud-light layer of custard in their successful interpretation of a strawberry zabaglione. If you come here, come for the dessert -- or just the bread, which seems to be their only dinner item capable of rising to the occasion.

Olive Garden has better pasta and service. Have given this place three tries recently (December for dinner and brunch and just again as a large group for the Colorado appreciation event) and can affirmatively say we will never return. The food is med for dinner and brunch and service is awful, especially the Somm Ben who seems to pick the easiest path forward with wine offerings. The pasta is tasteless and the servers seem to disappear mid service. Save your money and go anywhere else.

I am disappointed at The Broadmoor and the quality of the food offered at a their version of an Authentic Italian restaurant. The food is highly overpriced for the lack of quality and flavor I would expect from Italians. This food taste lacks flavor, the ‘drip’, and Italian herbs and spices I would expect. The olive oil for the dipping bread was authentic oil. The bread was fresh and soft and I loved it. I would not recommend this restaurant as you are paying for the name and not the quality of the food.

This place was a huge disappointment. Starting with the positives, the view out to the lake was amazing especially at night with all of the Christmas lights! It was a lot of fun seeing people walking around and taking photos as well. The interior decor of the restaurant was alright. We were seated right next to the server station, which was a little oddly placed for an upscale restaurant. There were also some extremely drunk guests at a table nearby ranting about AI and businesses. The free bread was rather basic and slightly cold. Most upscale Italian places I've eaten at will warm the bread at a minimum. The charcuterie board we got was also pretty good with a cheese that was amazing! The mussels smelled mildly gross (definitely not fresh) although the heavy tomato sauce that they were served with helped mask the smell. The sauce was not seasoned well either. Just strong tomato with no herbs and really light salt. The bolognese had barely any meat in it, which seemed rather cheap. Just call it noodles with tomato sauce instead because it wasn't anything like any bolognese we've had in other restaurants. The meatballs and polenta were decent but nothing spectacular especially considering the price. The desserts were also fine The service was absolutely dismal. Maybe it was because we were younger than the average crowd or not quite as well-dressed. I'm sure the mandatory 20% tip was also a big factor. Our waters were rarely refilled and frequently empty since we were thirsty. Our bread was never refilled even though it would have gone well with the charcuterie board. Our server never came around to check on us while we were eating. They also didn't give us any utensils to use with our leftovers Overall, it was almost like eating at an Olive Garden with worse service, a better view, and much higher prices. I definitely wouldn't come back and told our entire visiting party to avoid the place during their stay