After a rough few years and a literal run-in with the pavement, chef Andrea Frizzi is gearing up for a comeback in River North with Risica, a Milanese-inspired pizzeria and wine bar that aims to be big on flavor and relatively easy on the wallet.
Frizzi, best known for longtime Denver favorite Il Posto, is bringing his next act to a ground floor space in the Edit at River North. The plan is wood-fired pies, Italian small plates, and a casual neighborhood feel as the long delayed project finally inches toward opening this summer.
Menu, hours and prices
According to The Denver Post, Risica will center on pizzas and shareable plates, with Frizzi keeping everything under $20. Wine by the glass is expected to land mostly in the $8 to $12 range.
The Post reports that once it is up and running, Risica will open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will toss in some crowd-pleasing promos, including $1 oysters on Tuesdays. Frizzi told the paper he feels “like a phoenix rising from the ashes” as he readies what he clearly expects to be a rebound.
Lease, space and oven
Curated Commercial Real Estate notes that Frizzi signed a 10-year NNN lease for the space at 3463 Walnut Street. The restaurant will span about 2,166 square feet inside, with another 477 square feet of patio space for outdoor dining…