Lou's Italian Specialties Menu
Welcome to Lou's Italian Specialties, an enchanting deli located in the heart of Denver at 3357 N Downing St. This gem boasts a menu filled with authentic Italian flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Customers rave about the habanero horseradish pickles and the horseradish roast beef sandwich, which are just a few highlights of the delightful offerings.
Expect hearty combinations like the sausage and peppers sandwich, meticulously crafted with a perfect blend of spices and fresh ingredients. The eggplant Parmesan and chicken cutlet dishes shine as nostalgic representations of classic Italian delis. Diners appreciate the generous portion sizes, ensuring you'll have leftovers to savor later.
Lou's also features specialty items and delightful desserts, such as the acclaimed chocolate cannoli with pistachio. With friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, Lou's Italian Specialties is a must-visit for both locals and visitors craving a true Italian dining experience.
Chips
Torres Chips
Denver Chips 6oz
Zapp’s Chips
Denver Chips 4oz
Dessert
Di Folle Chocolate
Crisp Toffee-Like Cookie with a Chocolate Middle (contains almond)
Viennese
Pignoli
Di Frolle Apricot
Sugar Cookie Sandwiched with Raspberry Jam, Dipped in Chocolate and Sprinkles
Cannoli (Large)
Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
Linzer
MINT CHIP CHOC COOKIE SANDO
Tiramisu Half Tray
Sabbiosini Strawberry Drop
Traditional Italian Brown Butter Sugar Cookie
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY COOKIE SANDO
B&W Cookie
Lemon Cookie Glazed with Black & White Icing
Rainbow Cookie
Layered Raspberry Almond Cake, Representing the Italian Flag
Pineapple Ripieno Sorbet
Orange Ripieno Sorbetto
Lemon Di Sorrento
Coconut Ripieno Sorbet
Lace
Peach Ripieno Sorbet
Lemon Ripieno Sorbet
Espresso Brulee
Cannoli (Small)
Sweet Lemon Ricotta-Filled Cannoli
Cannoli (Large Chocolate)
Biscotti
Profiterole Chou A La Creme
Cannoli (Small Chocolate)
Di Frolle Cinnamon
Raspberry Filled Cookie Sandwich Topped with Powdered Sugar
VANILLA CHOC CHIP COOKIE SANDO
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian Coffee-Marscapone Cake
CARAMEL SNICKER GELATO SANDO
Sabbiosini Choc Drop
Chewy, Light Almond Cookie
Italian Cookie Assorted (Sm)
Amaretti
Thumb Cookie
S Cookie
Di Folle S
Chewy Almond Cookie Topped with Pine Nuts
Sprinkle Cookie
Chocolate S
Mini Choc S
Appetizers
Fried Ravioli
6 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Wings (Half Doz)
Baked Chicken Wings with Celery, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan Garlic.
Wings (Dozen)
Baked Chicken Wings with Celery, Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan Garlic.
Chicken Tenders (Half Doz)
Chicken Tenders with Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan and Garlic.
Chicken Tenders (Dozen)
Chicken Tenders with Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Parmesan and Garlic.
Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
5 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Arancini Balls
4 per order. Served with Lou's Marinara
Green Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovy Caesar Dressing
Chopped Salad
Chopped Romaine, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Cucumber, Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Antipasto Salad
Mixed Greens, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Fontina, Pepperoncini, Pickled Red Onion, Green Olive, Artichokes, Garbanzo Beans, Lemon Vinaigrette (gluten-free)
Starters
Wings By The Dozen
Charcuterie - Quarter Tray
Sandwiches
The Louie
Genoa Salami, Capicola, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, EVO, Red Wine Vinegar
Veggie Delight
Grilled Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom, Fontina, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
BYO Sandwich
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Roman Fiesta
Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
Two Meats BYO
Porchetta Brocoli Rabe
Braised Pork, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Broccoli Rabe, Herb Aioli
Prosciutto Mozz Panini
Italian Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Vinegar
Caprese Panini
Marinated Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Tomato Pesto, Balsamic Reduction (Vegetarian)
Grilled Veggie Panini
Eggplant, Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Fontina, Herb Aioli (Vegetarian)
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
House Sweet Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers, Lou's Marinara
Italian Beef
Roast Beef, Provolone, Sweet Peppers, Giardiniera, Au Jus
BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Tender Sandwich
Bacon, Spicy Ranch, Melted Cheddar, Red Onion, Shredded Lettuce
Horseradish Roast Beef
Roast Beef, Muenster, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onion, Mixed Greens, Horseradish Aioli
Lou's Muffuletta
Seeded Boule, Shaved Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Hot Capicola, Pit Ham, Salami, Swiss & Provolone Cheese, Olive Salad
Severino Grande
Hot Soppressata, Italian Prosciutto, Hot Coppa, Mortadella, Provolone, Lettuce, Giardiniera
Turkey Melanzana
Roast Turkey, Fried Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Herb Aioli & Fresh Spinach
Buffalo Chicken Tender Sandwich
Chicken Tenders, Classic Frank's Hot Sauce, Melted Provolone Cheese, Shaved Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion
Prosciutto Mio
Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, EVO, Balsamic Vinegar
Chicken Cutlet
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Greens, Basil Pesto
Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini
Chicken, Mozzarella, Oven-Dried Tomato, Basil Pesto
Three Meat BYO
Meatball Parmesan
Classic Italian Meatballs, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Dash Pass Full Chicken Parmesan & Cup Minestrone Soup
Deli Salads
Macaroni Salad
Elbow Macaroni Salad with Veggies and Mayonnaise
Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Herb Oil (Vegan)
Chicken Salad
Eggplant Caponata
Stewed Eggplant with Roasted Garlic, Golden Raisins, Olives, and Tomato (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Caprese Salad
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Antipasto Deli Salad
Cured Meats, Cheeses, Pickled Vegetables, Olives, Fresh Herbs (Gluten-Free)
Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad with Whole Grain Mustard Dijonnaise (Gluten-Free)
Retail Drinks
RMS COLA
BIG B LEMONADE
RMS LEMON LIME
RMS ROOT BEER
DIET COKE
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
RMS PRICKLY PEAR
RMS BLACKCHERRY
RMS GINGER
SARATOGA, Still 12oz
AURA BORA BERRY BASIL
RMS GRAPE
SARATOGA, Sparkling 28oz
MOR Salted Cucmber
MOR PINEAPPLE PEACH
RMS BIRCH BEER
RMS PEACHES AND SCREAM
AURA BORA RASPBERRY VANILLA
GATORADE ORANGE
STAPPI
MOR GRAPEFRUIT
BIG B POM LEMONADE
BIG B MATCHA MINT LEMONADE
BIG B APPLE JUICE
SARATOGA, Still 28oz
AURA BORA CACTUS ROSE
S.P. GRAPEFRUIT
SARATOGA, Sparkling 12oz
MOR WATERMELON JALAPENO
S.P. ARANCIATA ROSSA (BLOOD ORANGE)
AURA BORA LAVENDER CUCUMBER
S.P POMEGRANATE
MOR HAZY CACTUS
AURA BORA COCONUT LEMONGRASS
RMS ORANGE CREAM
MOR CHERRY LIME
S.P. LIMONATA
S.P. ARANCIATA (ORANGE)
AURA BORA WATERMELON PEPPERMINT
STAPPI CHINOTTO
GATORADE LEMON LIME
MOR MOJITO
NOVO COLD BREW
GATORADE FRUIT PUNCH
AURA BORA GINGER MEYER LEMON
BIG B ARNOLD PALMER
RMS ELDERBERRY
WHITE STAPPI
Soup
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)
Sandwich Boxes
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. Feeds 10.
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. Feeds 20.
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. Feeds 10.
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. Feeds 20.
Hot Plates
Kid's Spaghetti & Marinara W/ Parm
Penne Vodka
Prosciutto Lardons, Plum Tomato Cream Sauce, Parmesan, Basil
Kid's Penne & Butter W/ Parm
Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
Orecchiette Pasta, Pork Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Parmesan, Crushed Red Pepper
Eggplant Parmesan Over Pasta
Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Herbed Ricotta, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara (Vegetarian)
Gnocchi Bolognese
Hand-rolled gnocchi, traditional meat sauce, parmesan, basil
Kid's Spaghetti & 1 Meatball W/ Parm
Chicken Parmesan Over Pasta
Linguini ala Chitarra, Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Lou's Marinara
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic Italian Meatballs (3), Lou's Marinara, Parmesan, Basil