Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Jovanina's Broken Italian

    4.2 (526 reviews)
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

    Jovanina's Broken Italian Photos

    JOVANINA'S BROKEN ITALIAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Trendy
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise

    You might also consider

    More like Jovanina's Broken Italian

    Recommended Reviews - Jovanina's Broken Italian

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Downstairs dining area
    Ashlie K.

    The ambiance and appetizers were wonderful! The special was a flatbread pizza with figs and pork - SO good! And the rainbow carrots with the sauce was delicious. The steak entree and roasted pork entree were less than impressive, but the overall experience was absolutely lovely.

    Cesar H.

    This was one of those dinners where we kept saying, "Okay, you have to try this," every time a new plate came out. The focaccia with whipped ricotta and lavender honey disappeared fast. I also wasn't expecting the rainbow carrots to end up being one of my favorite dishes, but somehow they stole the show. The steak was cooked exactly how I wanted it, and I'd order it again without thinking twice. Dessert was the Nutella tiramisu, and they pour hot chocolate over it at the table, which was both fun to watch and slightly dangerous if you're wearing a light-colored shirt. The cocktails were also really well done. The Bella Cola was something different than what I usually order, and the Martini di Mare was probably my favorite drink of the night. The service was friendly, nobody rushed us, and finishing with something from the digestif cart was a nice touch. Really good meal from start to finish. Looking forward to coming back.

    Rockefeller oysters
    Julia T.

    One word: WOW. My husband and I came here to celebrate my birthday and boy oh boy was this place incredible. From the ambiance to the service to each dish... we were blown away. Such a romantic setting that really made this meal feel special. Candle lit with great music. Everything here is made from scratch and you can really taste the love and expertise that goes into making each element. We had the focaccia and Rockefeller oysters to start. BEST Rockefellers I've had, and we can be oyster snobs. I ordered the pesto pasta and my husband had the lobster pasta. We couldn't decide whose was better, we were obsessed with both. For dessert, we ordered the olive oil cake. This was a delicious way to end the meal. Very light and craveable. Genuinely cannot wait to come back here, I will be recommending Jovanina's to everyone I know!

    Espressivo
    Hunter S.

    Amazing experience last night at Jovaninas, thank you to our server Eric for the great hospitality. Our group tried a lot throughout the meal. Elk bolognese, lobster diavolo, the porcini steak, rainbow carrots, the dumplings (I think gnudi? Can't remember the name sorry!), fennel sausage pizza, olive oil cake, pistachio ice cream affogato, aperol spritz, old fashioned, and the espressivo. I can confidently say that not a single bite or sip of anything on the table was anything less than impressive. Bravo to the chef and bar team on their exceptional efforts. Personally I tried much of our spread, but I am a sucker for a lobster diavolo. I also am a lover of extreme spicy hot sauce. In a very rare show of cajones from the chef, this meal was blistering. Normally it has a little kick but is very underwhelming. This take on the classic dish was absolutely perfect for me, just be warned that it might be a bit overwhelming for someone with an average spice tolerance. I was sweating over my entire body and loved every second of it. Lobster was perfectly cooked, and the handmade pasta (not only in this dish but across all of our meal) was outstanding. The pizza was impressive. As a former New York resident I have developed quite a snobby opinion of pizza. Jovaninas aims to please all of their guests and the pizza was no exception. It rivals some of the great things I had in NYC. The espressivo is also a standout. I've become a recent lover of the espresso martini, but I have never been a big vodka drinker. Having the rum base instead really opened up the chocolate notes in the espresso, and it was delightful. Cannot recommend a trip here enough!

    Kasia W.

    I've been here a few times and some our go to items really are amazing. The bolognese never misses and when they used to have the bone marrow appetizer it was one of our favorites. The focaccia is also always amazing. We decided to venture out a bit and try a new app and entre. We got the appetizer salad and the rosemary potato pizza. We were pretty disappointed. The salad had Pepperoncinis that still had hard unchewable bits and the salami in the salad was pretty gamey tasting. The rosemary potato pizza though...almost inedible. There were huge sprigs of rosemary on the bottom layer so I couldn't even just take them off but I was just chewing straight up rosemary branches. The potato's weren't undercooked but the texture made it seem as if they were. The potato had that crunch as if you were biting into a thin slice of raw carrot. Other than those notes on the pizza, the only thing it tasted like was rosemary. No garlic flavor, mustard was mentioned on the menu and I couldn't taste that at all just full on slap to the face of rosemary. Aside from this, the service was great as it usually always is and the vibes of this place are amazing but I just can't see us coming back unless we specifically are in the mood for the bolognese.

    Kimberly F.

    This is my 5th time here and I have been overall pretty happy with the experience! Just a super cozy intimate Italian place. Although I was a little disappointed recently coming here on a Saturday night they were out of 2 of the pastas by 8:30 pm.Should have came here earlier.!! Sign of a good restaurant if they are running out of pastas ! Lobster pasta is always my go to fave and the ambiance is so cozy. The martinis were amazing but took a while to get them :/. Maybe came on an off weekend service but just a little off this most recent time especially for the bill being around 600$. Still would recommend but come here earlier !

    Seasonal desserts
    Lauren A.

    Obsessed with this spot! I've wanted to visit forever, and finally went for date night about a month ago. Cozy and romantic vibes, open kitchen, and wood fired pizza. Just about everything was incredible! Don't skip the sourdough pizza.

    Pizza!
    Tonya G.

    A long time ago while sitting at our favorite restaurant in New Orleans, our server told us that he was moving to Denver to work at Jovanina's. Since then, it has been on our list. Life happens so it took forever to get here, but it was worth the wait. The restaurant is quaint and the tables are almost on top of each other, but somehow the noise is controlled. We could have a regular conversation without shouting at one another and without hearing other conversations! The food was divine! We had the burrata to start and it was insanely good. I had the lobster diavolo as the main. It was good, but needed more lobster. The spice on it was perfect. My husband ordered a pizza. The crust was perfect. I cannot wait to go back to try other items on the menu.

    Morgan A.

    This restaurant is charming - nice warm seating area upstairs and candle lit dining downstairs. We ordered the fritto misto to start which was good. It had an artichoke heart which was my favorite but was mostly small shrimp. For entrees we got the bone marrow gnocchetti & elk bolognese. The bone marrow gnocchetti was lacking in flavor which surprised us since we watched them scrape the bone marrow onto the dish table side (love a fun table side service). The elk bolognese was our favorite dish lots of sage flavor. Have heard such great reviews of this spot but our experience was a little underwhelming. They do have amazing espresso martinis! I'd like to give it another go.

    Burrata and focaccia
    Erin W.

    Okay service was fantastic and the ambiance in here is 10/10! Love how this restaurant is right downtown and it feels like you're in a mountain restaurant. The burrata and focaccia were great and the elk ragu had promise but it wasn't my favorite dish I had there. Will come back to check out happy hour and sit at the fancy bar!

    Marissa F.

    Cannot recommend this place enough! 2nd time going here and it did not disappoint. We had a reservation at 530 and we got seated downstairs in the cool vibey, dimly lit area. The fur in the back of the chairs is a great touch. Our server Zach was excited, enthusiastic, and helpful. We had burrata to start which was good, but not enough toast for the group of 6 so we had to split pieces. 2 of us had the grilled trattoria steak, 2 had the butternut squash ravioli, one had the arugula basil pesto and one had the lobster diavolo. That steak was PERFECT. It was so tender, juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The hash brown style potatoes on the side were a little rich for my taste and I would have loved some like oven roasted potatoes. I wish there was more sauce and I thought the garnish on top was weird. The butternut squash ravioli was a flavorful burst in your mouth followed up with the bit of fried sage. I didn't try the other two dishes but remarks were high overall. We also had the salted caramel cheesecake and the chocolate bundino for dessert. The chocolate was heavenly and the crunch on top was just right. The salted caramel cheesecake was also amazing. I could have done with more almonds and little more of the salted part of salted caramel.

    Our table...
    Brian M.

    This place is wonderful. Smallish, making it cozy and warm. Rustic chic, making you feel at home. Family owned, making it a gem in a world of chain restaurants. Quality focused - so that what is on the menu is well prepared to its fullest extent possible. Our party of 6 became a party of 10 in one day, and the host was super accommodating. We arrived to see a beautiful suspended table with a large three candle candelabra in the center of the table. We quickly reviewed the wine list with Troy and he made excellent recommendations (specifically this Sardinian red that had the taste of Chianti but smooth and no bite, even at 14.5%). The Fennel sausage pizzas, ahi crudo, burrata (ah, the burrata), the salads, the pastas, and the green apple sorbet (with arancella on the side) - all were prepped and served with grace. Allison and Troy took excellent care of us. Go for something uniquely Denver and uniquely special - there is nothing "broken" about Jovanina's Italian Restaurant. Capisce?

    The bread
    Betty G.

    Honestly, this was hands down some of the best Italian food I have ever had. Everything from the food, the service and the ambiance was stellar! It's my new favorite, downtown, date-night restaurant!

    lobster sauce , and linguine

    See all

    29 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ethan W.
    276
    17
    17

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gene T.
    131
    884
    1805

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    15 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 7
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hunter S.
    280
    10
    2

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mary P.
    50
    36
    0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jovanina L.

    Jovanina L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dana B.
    0
    13
    37

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daniel C.
    81
    52
    43

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz R.
    305
    268
    1170

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 14

    Jovanina's Broken Italian Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Jovanina's Broken Italian

    Are there Vegan dishes or options?

    Yes! My BF is vegan and we go here all the time.

    Does anyone know if we can bring our own wine and pay a corking fee?

    No, you cannot typically bring your own wine to a restaurant in Denver, Colorado, as the state's liquor laws generally prohibit customers from consuming outside alcohol on-premises. While SB20-154 in 2020 attempted to require certain licensed… 

    Is this at all kid friendly? My husband wants to take me for my birthday but we will have our 9 month old with us.

    It is totally! We were visiting from New York and went with my husbands family which included three nieces and nephews aged 2-6. They were a bit restless and rambunctious. The staff handled it so well and made us feel very comfortable and welcome.

    Does anyone know if there is a menu online anywhere, or have a photo of the menu? I have asked the business 3 times via Facebook and have gotten no response. Thank you!

    I believe they are posting it soon. I can tell you that they have gluten free pasta and pizza, amazing choices in both. Apps are priced 10 to 18ish. Meals 20-30ish. But actuall really reasonable for the atmosphere and service you get. Go you won’t… 

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Cavatelli Di Casa Pasta

    Odyssey Italian Restaurant

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    2.0 mi•Alamo Placita, Southwest
    •$$

    This was our first time here, saw it had great reviews so why not come by and try something new. We…read morewere seated immediately despite it being so packed on a Monday night without reservations. The place is cozy, homey, and welcoming when you walk in. The concept of it being inside a home is very interesting. The food here is amazing especially their Caesar Salad. That salad was so delicious we wanted to order some to go. Now the reason why this place is getting three stars because 1. The service here is horrible! 15-25 minute wait for our server to come back around and check in on us. It wasn't just us either but it was everyone else in the room. Saw a couple that waited about 25 minutes just to be checked up on after being seated. We also never asked for our bill yet and it was given to us without us asking. We wanted to order more food after our entree. Hence why we never got to order our Caesar salad. 2. This one was the most disappointing part of our dinner. We ordered tiramisu for our dessert, once served I noticed a glossy chunky on it, assuming it was maybe crystallized sugar. Wrong. It was a chunk of ice!! The tiramisu WAS STILL FROZEN!! For 12 bucks I can get some better tiramisu at king soopers, Safeway, or any other restaurant honestly. 3. There was an ant in my drink, and we weren't compensated for that. We paid 4 dollars for an ant drink.

    We came to celebrate our anniversary The food and the staff were wonderful! This is a fantastic…read moreplace and a wonderful time not just for special occasions.

    Photos
    Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Ambiance

    Ambiance

    Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Gnocchi with Italian sausage, parpadelle with lamb shank, lobster ravioli and PEI Mussels...

    Gnocchi with Italian sausage, parpadelle with lamb shank, lobster ravioli and PEI Mussels...

    Odyssey Italian Restaurant - Tiramisu

    See all

    Tiramisu

    Tavernetta - Bucatini

    Tavernetta

    4.5(978 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Lodo, Northwest
    •$$$

    Walking through the doors of Tavernetta twice in one day isn't excessive; it's a logical response…read moreto exceptional execution. Service near Union Station is a masterclass in attentiveness--sharp, deeply knowledgeable, and warm without pretense. Whether dining at midday or evening, the kitchen doesn't miss. Handcrafted pasta is cooked with absolute precision, and every plate from antipasti to secondi demonstrates rigorous culinary discipline. Backed by a solid, thoughtfully curated wine list spanning classic regions and smaller producers, Tavernetta earns every bit of its reputation. If you go for lunch, plan on staying for dinner.

    Tavernetta was very okay despite being highly touted…read more The restaurant is conveniently located in Union Station, so if you're staying nearby, it's a nice, easy walk to get there. It's very hustling and bustling inside with several dining rooms. We were sadly seated in the dungeon space next to the kitchen. We started with the seasonal (I think), squash blossoms. They come 3 to one order and honestly, they were lackluster. It could have stood for more filling. Nothing was particularly special about this starter even though they're apparently quite popular. The best thing we tasted was the pasta al forno which is the seasonal pasta. It came in the form of a lasagna and it was delish. It gave lasagna, but the layers were much more delicate and intentional. Per our waiter's recommendation, we ordered the Maiale pork chop ($42). It came with green tomato, mostarda, and smoked ricotta. It honestly gave me the ick because the pork chop was cooked to a medium. This made the pork more malleable in texture which added to my ick.The flavors weren't flavoring and it was a disappointment because this was our main course. Not blatantly bad, but not to my liking. Service is supposed to be exceptional at Tavernetta, but I found it to be fine. Our waiter, unfortunately, smelled like mildew. It dampened our dining experience a little bit. He was otherwise very kind, but mildew smells are unforgiving.

    Photos
    Tavernetta - Interior

    Interior

    Tavernetta - Insalata Di Stagione

    Insalata Di Stagione

    Tavernetta - Old Fashioned

    See all

    Old Fashioned

    Angelo’s Taverna - Original Chargrilled Oysters

    Angelo’s Taverna

    4.4(2k reviews)
    2.0 mi•Alamo Placita, Southwest
    •$$

    Angelo's happy hour & martinis are a routine staple! Specifically: chargrilled oysters & Olive…read moreGarden martini. Always a great vibe!

    During the trip to Denver, we did our best to try out all types of food. Italian was one of the…read morelast on our "To Eat" list, and I had to rely on Yelp for recommendations. This establishment seems to be more of a local favorite, so we definitely had to give it a shot. Parking sucked. We had to park in a neighborhood, but who am I to complain? We got to see Racoons and their 3 baby's peeking out of the water drainage...but I digress. ha! Upon arriving, there were a lot of people already inside. Fortunately, we were seated right away. There was a decent amount of seating, both indoor and outdoor. The decor had a dive bar / 80's restaurant vibe. The food: Toasted Ravioli - 4.5 / 5 - Worth it. Very crisp outside with delicious cheese inside French Onion Soup - 5 / 5 - I make it a priority to try out the french onion soup whenever it is offered. This ranks VERY HIGH up there when compared to other establishments. Very flavorful. The serving is very large so you might want to make it a priority to eat it all ASAP while it is warm. I eat rather slow so the last few bites did feel a bit of a chore (mainly because my Calzone arrived by then). Calzone 4.5 / 5: So good! Especially for the price point. Their servings are legit on the generous side - I could not for the life of me finish it all after the appetizer + french onion soup. Panna Cotta - 4 / 5 - Very good - It might have been just because I was stuffed that the desert didn't stand out for me as much as it did for the rest of our party. We were all very satisfied with our random visit to this establishment. The service was great despite how busy it was. That actually stood out to me - much appreciated! Yet another spot I will plan to visit when I come back to Denver. Thanks Angelo's!

    Photos
    Angelo’s Taverna - The Church of Pasta?

    The Church of Pasta?

    Angelo’s Taverna - Pollo Angelito

    Pollo Angelito

    Angelo’s Taverna

    See all

    Spuntino

    Spuntino

    4.3(542 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Highland, Northwest
    •$$

    Wow. Spuntino truly blew me away! Service here is INCREDIBLE. The staff truly know good…read morehospitality. Provided us with great recommendations. All of the dishes were unique, fresh, and delicious. I loved the Indian spices/flavors that came out in these traditional Italian dishes! Cappellini Aglio e Olio: 4/5 Gnocchi: 5/5 Burrata: 4.7/5 Arancini: 4.6/5 Great spot for a date night! Make a reservation ahead of time!

    Have wanted to try Spuntino for a while. Went for a birthday dinner celebration. We were a party of…read morefour with various food allergies, and despite the family-style nature of the offerings, Spuntino was able to accommodate our needs, and we had a great meal. We were seated at the front by the window, which was nice. It did get a little hot in the restaurant as more people arrived, since it has been unusually warm in Denver this season. We split six plates and were stuffed by the time the celebratory dessert arrived. We started with the burrata, which paired well with apple butter and pickled apples. The arancini was a fusion of Indian spiced cauliflower with mint-cilantro yogurt raita. My favorite of the Spuntini dishes was the Granchio--jumbo lump crab served over a crispy potato cake with butternut squash and a perfect 63 ° egg. We split two Primi dishes: their special of the day pasta, and the Cappellini Aglio e Olio. The Cappellini was amazing--a perfect blend of Indian spices, breadcrumbs, and another 63 ° egg. Yum. If you love scallops, the Capesante dish is not to be missed. These were some of the sweetest, perfectly prepared scallops I have had.

    Photos
    Spuntino - Inside

    Inside

    Spuntino - Special of the day, truffle pasta

    Special of the day, truffle pasta

    Spuntino - Pasta del Giorno ($33)

    See all

    Pasta del Giorno ($33)

    Panzano

    Panzano

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 mi•Central Business District, CBD, Northwest
    •$$$

    Is it weird the thing I remember most is the Butterscotch pudding? I don't know if it was that good…read moreand nostalgic, or the other stuff wasn't memorable. At the time, I enjoyed all the food including the Arrabiatta with Ricotta, Short Rib, Calamari, Charcuterri, Burrata, Tiramisu and Butterscotch Pudding (yeah, it deserves another mention). Service was 10 star! The staff taking care of our large party was great with bringing the food, clearing plates, and most importantly, bringing drinks, which were also good. That Carrot/Mezcal drink was a winner, as was the Long Island Iced Tea. After my trip, I even bought the cheapo Snak Pack of butterscotch putting for home, which wasn't the same as the masterpiece here. Still good though, as was the other food here! The only odd part was the trek to the men's room... I thought Ashton Kutcher was going to be in there laughing at me when I finally found it. Because of Punk'd, not because of other reasons to laugh at me in a Men's room.

    I have been wanting to try Panzano out for years now, so I am glad the opportunity presented…read moreitself. Panzano is located inside the Hotel Monaco along 17th in downtown Denver. When you make reservations, and it is highly recommended that you do, there is an option to select a preset theatre menu option- Theatre Prix Fixe for $60 per person or the traditional menu option. The Theatre menu is the way to go for sure. For my first course, I selected the Insalata di Caesar. This is a very large portion of salad so be forewarned but it is also very good, so win-win. For the main course, I opted for the Pollo alla Milanese. Also, a huge plate of food. I was able to make two additional meals from the chicken. The tagliatelle was perfectly cooked and the sauce paired perfectly well with the breaded chicken. Perfetto! For dessert, I had to try the Budino di Caramello. The butterscotch was truly delectable. Our server and the staff at Panzano were amazing and checked in on us frequently. I highly recommend Panzano if you're in the area.

    Photos
    Panzano - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Panzano - Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!

    Cavolini di Bruxelles (fried brussels sprout, apple cider reduction, pistachio, rosemary salt, sliced green apple)--delish!

    Panzano - Brussels sprouts

    See all

    Brussels sprouts

    Quality Italian

    Quality Italian

    4.0(749 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Cherry Creek, Southeast
    •$$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    I went again but this time for dinner. It was only one other friend and myself and we were…read moreunfortunately sat at the corner back end of the restaurant. It wouldn't have been an issue except there was zero ventilation in that spot and it was so hot! I'm not taking this against the establishment as we were more than able to request another table, BUT, they were packed on this Friday evening---rightly so. The food was spectacular! I got the filet mignon, as a recommendation from my friend. Beautifully tender. We also got the brussel sprouts at his behest. The star of that night wwas the octopus though. $16 for this beautiful dish. I'm kicking myself the day after for not listening to my gut and just ordering a second serving. We got the whipped ricotta with Colorado honey and some bread on the side. It was hard not to look at other table's dishes. I'm coming back to try their cacio a pepe. When I went here for brunch, the servers would usually clean our table in between courses. This was not the case last night. I'm, once again, not taking this against this establishment because they reported being understaffed today and had apologized profusely. I would come here again and again.

    $240 after tip for 4 Negroni's and one shared Chicken Parm Pizza. NO appetizers. NO dessert…read more The worst part was being charged $12 for bottled water after I specifically said we wanted tap water. We didn't even drink it. This isn't Disneyland. Don't bring people a $12 bottle they didn't order and quietly add it to the bill. I'm a bartender. A Negroni uses an ounce each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Even using Monkey 47, the ingredient cost is only $3 per drink, yet these were $25 each, plus a 20% tip. That's a 900% increase!!!! 900% An $88 pizza, $25 cocktails, and a forced $12 water is absurd. Restaurants can charge what they want, but customers deserve transparency. This is exactly why people are eating out less.

    Photos
    Quality Italian
    Quality Italian
    Quality Italian

    See all

    Osteria Marco

    Osteria Marco

    4.1(2k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Lodo, Northwest
    •$$$

    Was visiting from out of town and stopped in to have a drink and some food and man a great time was…read morehad!! We will definitely be back on our next trip! A huge shout out to Blake for the outstanding service! The bar was absolutely packed, and Blake was constantly on the move, yet he never missed a beat. Even with the crowd and nonstop demands, he stayed friendly, attentive, and professional the entire time. Our drinks were spot on, service was quick, and somehow Blake managed to make everyone feel welcomed and taken care of. It's rare to find someone who can handle that level of pressure with such a positive attitude and genuine customer service. Thank you, Blake, for going above and beyond and helping make our night so enjoyable. Your hard work definitely did not go unnoticed, and it's employees like you that keep customers coming back! Hope to see you in the near future!!

    We had dinner here with another couple who lives in Denver and they made reservations…read more We started off with a Caesar salad which has anchovies which i like and what makes a real Caesar salad. Of course I enjoyed it. My wife had the cast iron lasagna, I had the chicken Parmesan, another had the eggplant Parmesan and Chilean sea bass. My wife lover the lasagna but only could eat half as it was cheesy. My chicken Parmesan was cook perfectly and it was delicious. The other couple loved their food but they been there several times prior so they love their food. Service was great and from the outside it looked small but they seat you downstairs which had a lot of tables. This is another place I would co e back if I was ever back in Denver.

    Photos
    Osteria Marco
    Osteria Marco - Calamari

    Calamari

    Osteria Marco

    See all

    Gaetano's

    Gaetano's

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    1.5 mi•Northwest
    •$$

    Gaetano's sitting at 3.8 is a crime. I've been here over a dozen times, you don't rack up a streak…read morelike that for a mediocre restaurant. Pesto's unreal, steak's unreal, somehow both at once. Ignore anyone camped out in the 1,2,3,4-star section. Those guys are unhappy with everything, one bad breadstick, mad about their refill on diet coke with 5 extra lemons, and they are still 'thinking about it' three weeks later. That's who's dragging this score down. Not the food. I'm on visit thirteen and still going. Get the pesto, get the steak, ignore the guy who's still thinking about it.

    This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Denver, located in the Highlands neighborhood…read more It's old school (originally opened in the 1930s) serving great authentic Italian food with an interesting history. Back in the 1950s & 60s it had a unique connection to organized crime & was known as a hub for mobsters. This is a lively place with a cool vibe playing music from the 50s, 60s & 70s. I especially enjoyed the Motown sound. Lots of windows, both booths & tables were comfy & cushioned. Jack was our server & he was very friendly & attentive. We arrived for Brunch on a Sunday afternoon & the place was busy. We had Cheese Bread with Marinara, Lasagna & Chicken Parmigiana. Our dishes were delicious! The bread was a meal in its self with a really tasty sauce. The lasagna was very good as well but the parmigiana was even better...crispy flavorful chicken. What tied all this together was the scrumptious red sauce used in everything we ate. It was awesome with a spicy kick. This was an amazing meal & I look forward to trying some of their dishes from the dinner menu like the Lobster Ravioli & the Chicken Marsala.

    Photos
    Gaetano's - We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.

    We arrived at Gaetano's, and we were seated in the main dining room, in a booth.

    Gaetano's - Parmigiana

    Parmigiana

    Gaetano's - Cabernet Sauvignon

    See all

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Jovanina's Broken Italian - italian - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...