Search South Aurora October 2025
Search South Aurora – October 2025 Edition Experience the best of South Aurora in the October 2025 issue of Search South Aurora Magazine. From local fall festivals and Halloween fun to restaurant spotlights, family activities, and neighborhood news, this issue captures the vibrant lifestyle of Southeast Denver. Explore the area’s top dining, recreation, and community happenings — all in one place. Search South Aurora is your trusted local guide to living, connecting, and celebrating life in Aurora, Colorado.
Search South Aurora – October 2025 Edition
Experience the best of South Aurora in the October 2025 issue of Search South Aurora Magazine. From local fall festivals and Halloween fun to restaurant spotlights, family activities, and neighborhood news, this issue captures the vibrant lifestyle of Southeast Denver. Explore the area’s top dining, recreation, and community happenings — all in one place. Search South Aurora is your trusted local guide to living, connecting, and celebrating life in Aurora, Colorado.
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Culinary Chronicles
PHOTO PHOTO FROM FROM STONEGATE PORTOFINO CAFE
Portofino | 10920 S Parker Rd, Parker
We had been searching for a great Italian restaurant
for our family, and Portofino Pizza and Pasta was highly
recommended. The restaurant is nestled in a strip mall
just off Parker road and Mainstreet.
We arrived around 4:45 pm on a Sunday, thinking we
would beat the dinner rush to feed our hungry littles.
To our surprise the restaurant was bustling when we
stepped in, and the wait time was already over 40
minutes. Luckily they had a cancellation, so we were
seated very quickly.
STEAKHOUSE
DUKE’S
Rustic restaurant featuring
beef & seafood dishes, plus
a sports tavern with an Irish
vibe.
363 Village Square Lane,
Castle Pines
303-814-2487 $$$
FOGO DE CHAO
Upscale Brasilian steakhouse
with all-you-can-eat meat
carved tableside. Guaraná is
a must, and try the Creme de
Papaya. 8419 Park Meadows
Center Dr., Lone Tree
303-481-4001 $$$ (EC)
PERRY’S
Chops, seafood, wine, &
cocktails served in an upscale
setting with a lounge & live
jazz. 8433 Park Meadows
Center Dr., Lone Tree
303-792-2571 $$$
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Texas-themed steakhouse
with a great menu and
wonderful atmosphere.
11205 S. Parker Rd,
Parker
303-805-5848 $$
TRAPPER’S
CHOP HOUSE
Upscale hideaway local
favorite featuring their
signature Volcanic Hot Rock
sear-it-yourself experience.
19308 Cottonwood Dr.,
Parker
303-248-2132 $$$
UNIQUE
VISTAVINO MODERN
Quaint Tuscan grill made
fresh from local fare. Every
dish is a winner!
611 Wilcox St., Castle Rock
303-814-2487 $$
There is a welcoming feel to the dining area with wood
tables and dark, wine colored walls. A mural of Portofino
on the back wall had us longing for a vacation on the
coast of Italy.
The menu includes a treasure trove of Italian favorites. I
enjoyed the lasagna bolonese which was layered with
just the right amount of sauce and cheese and broiled
in an oval ramakin. My husband ate every bite of his
chicken sal timbocca and my boys were very happy
with their fettuccini alfredo and chicken strips.
We dug into a basket of garlic knots with our dinner. They
were the perfect balance of fluffy and crisp with a zip of
garlic that managed not to be overwhelming.
Despite being packed, our food came out promptly
and an army of servers checked on us regularly.
We left happy, full, and with to-go boxes for lunch the
next day. If you are looking for a go-to Italian spot,
Portofino Pizza and Pasta won’t disappoint. Just make
sure to call ahead for your table!
We are looking forward to trying
the pizza next time.
Denise Woods is a
freelance writer
who will be reviewing
local eateries monthly
for this new feature.
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