Downtown Littleton is preparing to welcome a new dining destination as Rachel and Eric Hyatt get ready to open Chachi’s Italian-American, a steakhouse bringing handmade pasta and an upscale Italian-American menu to 2589 W. Main Street.
The restaurant is planned for the former Tavern Littleton building, a two-story property that has been vacant since the restaurant closed in 2024.
The couple also co-own Grande Station, another downtown Littleton restaurant located nearby. Their latest venture will take a different direction, combining the atmosphere of a special-occasion steakhouse with the familiar dishes and welcoming feel of Italian-American dining.
Rachel Hyatt previously described the concept at Littleton’s State of the City event as a fine-dining steakhouse with Italian-American influences, including handmade pasta. The idea is to offer a polished dining experience without making the restaurant feel overly formal.
According to the City of Littleton’s November 10 council agenda, Chachi’s is expected to occupy approximately 6,140 square feet of the building. Plans call for around 235 seats, with the possibility of adding more upstairs. The second floor will provide additional dining and flexible space for private events, giving the restaurant room to accommodate different types of gatherings.
The building is also expected to undergo a substantial interior renovation before the restaurant opens. Improvements outlined during the city’s review include updates to the entrance and storefront, rooftop terraces, new finishes and hardwood flooring.
The project is another major undertaking for the Hyatts, who have built a presence in the local dining scene through Grande Station. The restaurant, at 2299 W. Main Street, focuses on scratch-made cooking and a menu that draws on a variety of influences, with locally sourced ingredients playing an important role.
Chachi’s is also part of a broader effort to bring activity back to a prominent downtown property that has remained vacant for several years. The building sits at the corner of Main and Curtice streets, within Littleton’s historic downtown district.
The project has also prompted a discussion about potential city assistance. BusinessDen reported that the owners are seeking an economic incentive tied to sales tax generated by the restaurant. City staff recommended a proposal that would rebate a portion of the sales tax, subject to a cap and time limit. The City Council discussed the agreement on November 10, with a formal decision scheduled for November 17. The incentive has not yet been approved.
If the February 2027 target holds, Chachi’s Italian-American will give downtown Littleton a new steakhouse option, bringing together the Hyatts’ local restaurant experience and a menu that puts an Italian-American spin on the traditional steakhouse.
