Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.6

889 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 541-7721
Website
http://www.jovanina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With an expansive three-story space, Jovanina’s Broken Italian’s event spaces are designed to curate bespoke experiences for all parties, offering something unique and different for every guest.
Private party contact
Tim Sypasong: (855) 421-4251

Location
1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
15th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day
$90.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Let us help you celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone in our unique, candlelit surroundings. Our 4-course price fixe menu will include a mixture of new dishes and old favorites, including plenty of options for vegetarians, and anyone with a food allergy. Specialty themed craft made cocktails and the full extent of our wine list will be at the ready. We look forward to seeing you there.

Popular dishes

Fresh Focaccia Bread$10.00
Parmesan Olive Oil Garlic Butter + Balsamic Pickled Mustard Seed
Marinated Olives$9.00
Fresh Rosemary + Orange Zest + Calabrian Pepper + Caperberry
From the Block
House Pickles + Preserves + Toasted Nuts + Fresh Bread
- Daily Cheeses$24.00
- Seasonal Charcuterie$27.00
- Cheese & Charcuterie$30.00
Fritto Misto$24.00
Crispy Calamari + Scallops + Prawns + Grilled Lemon Crema

Salads & Vegetables

Tuscan Kale Caesar$14.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Lemon Caper Dressing
Fresh Burrata Salad$18.00
Roasted Beets + Delicata Squash + Pumpkin Seeds + Aged Balsamic
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$16.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Autumn Mixed Greens$14.00
Greens + Pecorino + Hazelnuts + Pickled Red Onions + Strawberry Vinaigrette
Wood Fired Sunchokes$15.00
Confit of Garlic & Sunchokes + Blood Orange Jus + Hazelnut Herb Gremolata

Wood Fired Pizza

Gluten Free Dough +$4 / Add Charcuterie +$5

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$25.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
Margherita$24.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Bianco$27.00
Cured Pork Guanciale + Crescenza + Mushroom Duxelles + Cipollini Onions + Fontina

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

Pesto$34.00
Campanelle + Basil + Arugula + Cashews
Elk Bolognese$34.00
Calamarata + Rosemary + Sage + Mascarpone Ricotta Whip
Amatriciana$32.00
Bicicleta + Roasted Red Peppers + Sausage + Tomato + Marjoram + Kale
Butternut Creste di Gallo$30.00
Pancetta + Crispy Sage + Brown Butter
Pomodoro$28.00
Capellini + Organic Tomato + Fresh Burrata + Garlic + Basil
Frutti di Mare$36.00
Spaghettini + Lobster + Mussels + Spicy Rouille + Fennel + Saffron + Focaccia

Main Plates

Grilled Swordfish$48.00
Sun-Dried Tomatoes + Olives + Capers + Preserved Lemon + Broccolini + Herbs
Cast Iron Roasted Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings$42.00
Thumbolina Carrots + Rosemary Gravy + Berry Preserves
Braised Lamb Shank$48.00
Parmesan Polenta + Demi-glace + Bone Marrow Gremolata
New York Strip Florentine$49.00
Sage Butter + Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary + Creamed Kale

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$13.00
Fresh Berries + Amaretti Crumble + Mixed Berry Sorbet
Cannoli$13.00
Baked Apple Ricotta + Caramel
Affogato$10.00
Rotating Soft Serve Flavor with a Shot of Espresso
Sorbetti$10.00
Seasonal Flavors

Cocktails

Friend of the Devil$15.00
Mezcal + Pisco + Mint Grenadine + Ruby Port + Cynar + Limę + Angostura
Say Aloe To My Little Friend$17.00
Tequila + Kina + Amaro Nonino + Lemon + Aloe + Cinnamon
Berries N' Cream*$15.00
Bourbon + Strawberry + Thyme + Clove + Lime + Egg White
Jovanina's Cosmopolitan$14.00
Vodka + Contratto Bitter + Rosemary Shrub + Lime + Rose Water
Fiat 1520$16.00
Agricolo Evra Gin + Luxardo Bianco + Grapefruit+ Lemon+ Chamomile + Honey + Prosecco
Sicilian Sling$14.00
Vodka + Bianco Vermouth + Cherry Herring + Anisetta + Limoncello + Pineapple + Lime + Nero d'Avola
Stirred Bird$16.00
Bourbon + Smith & Cross Rum + Campari + Pineapple Amaro + Falernum + Tiki Bitters
Catch Flights Not Feelings$16.00
Plum Sake + Lillet Rouge + Chareau + Salers Apértif + Cucumber Bitters +Sparkling Rosé

N/A Beverages

A' Siciliana$7.00
Sparkling Italian Soda - Limonata or Aranciata
Lavender Lemonade$8.00
Just Say No$10.00
Pineapple + Orange + Lemon + Roobios Tea + Stappi Red Bitter Soda
Untitled Art Non Alcoholic Beer$10.00
West Coast IPA, Italian Pilsner

Drafts

Wiseacre Brewing Company, Tiny Bomb Pilsner, Pilsner – Memphis, TN$7.00
Verboten Brewing Company, In Love With Summer, Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde Ale – Loveland, CO$7.00
Stiegl, Radler, Grapefruit Wit – Salzburg, Austria$8.00
14er Brewing Company, Mt. Massive, Double IPA – Denver, CO$8.00
Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Steam, California Common– San Francisco, CA$7.00

Cans & Bottles

Avery Brewing Company, Island Rascal, Fruited Belgian-Style White Ale – Boulder, CO$8.00
Fremont, Darkstar, Oatmeal Stout – Seattle, WA$9.00
St. Vrain Cidery, Gingerbread, Cider – Lafeyette, CO$9.00
La Folie, Sour Brown Ale, Aged Sour Brown Ale – Fort Collins, Co$14.00
Eric Bordelet, Sidre Tendre, Sparkling Apple Cider – Loire Valley, France
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$45.00
Peroni, Italian Lager, Lager – Italiana$7.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Mongarda, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco$15.00
Bertolani, Delicato e Fresco, Rosé of Lambrusco, Reggiano-Lambrusco$11.00
Moncontour, Brut Rosé, Cremant de Loire$13.00

White

2020 Pighin, Sauvignon Blanc, Fruili$14.00
2020 Marco Felluga, Mongris, Pinot Grigio, Collio$14.00
2021 Vietti, Moscato, Asti, Piemonte$13.00
2020 Walter Scott, Bois-Moi, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley$20.00
2019 Land of the Saints, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
- Glass$12.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$34.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$44.00
2020 Attimo, Arneis, Denver, CO
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$38.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$52.00

Still Rosé

2021 Scribe, Una Lou, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$39.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$48.00

Red

2020 Grochau Cellars, Commuter Cuvee, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$16.00
2017 Stemmari, Nero d'Avola, Sicily
- Glass$12.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$34.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$44.00
2019 Monte Bernardi, Sangio, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico (1 Liter)$14.00
2019 Vallevo, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$13.00
2019 Bava, Libera, Barbera, Asti, Piemonte$14.00
2019 Marietta, Christo, Syrah, Grenache, Petit Syrah, Viognier, North Coast$16.00
2018 Camp, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$38.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$52.00
2017 Cordero di Montezemolo, Monfalleto, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$25.00

Bubbles

NV Gruet, Rosé, New Mexico$44.00
NV May Georges, Brut, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cremant de Loire$48.00
NV Cleto Chiarli, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro$49.00
NV Merotto, Grani di Nero, Brut Rosé, Piemonte$54.00
NV Gosset, Grande Reserve, Brut, Champagne$98.00
NV Champagne Roger Coulon, Heri-Hodie, Premier Cru, Champagne$132.00
NV Larmandier-Bernier, Longitude, Premier Cru, Blanc de Blanc, Champagne$142.00
NV Champagne Marguet, Shaman 17, Grand Cru, Brut Nature Rosé, Champagne$146.00
NV Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne, Brut, Champagne$208.00
2015 Bereche & Fils, Mailly, Grand Cru, Blanc de Noir, Champagne$318.00
2015 Caraccioli Cellars, Brut Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands$135.00
NV Scar of the Sea, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Petillant Naturel, San Luis Obispo$72.00
2020 Birichino, Malvaisa Bianca, Petillant Naturel, Monterrey$74.00

Half Bottles - White

NV Elio Perrone, Bigaro, Moscato, Brachetto, Asti, Piemonte$24.00
2021 Vietti, Moscato, Asti, Piemonte$24.00

White Wine

Crisp & Refreshing

2021 Muri-Gries, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto-Adige$61.00
2019 Habit, McGinley Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbera$65.00
2020 Domaine de la Garenne, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre$91.00
2017 Idlewild, Fox Hill Vineyard, Cortese, Menodocino County$57.00
2019 C & L Tripoz, Cuvee du Clocher, Chardonnay, Macon-Loche, Burgundy$74.00
2019 Graci, Carricante, Catarratto Etna Bianco, Sicilia$67.00
2019 Abbazia di Novacella, Praepositus, Kerner, Trentino - Alto Adige$74.00
2019 Rippon, Mature Vine, Riesling, Central Otago, New Zealand$82.00
2019 Kuenhof, Kaiton, Riesling, Sudtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige$87.00

Light & Aromatic

2020 Jolie-Laide, Pinot Gris, Sonoma County$58.00
2019 Deltetto, San Michele, Arneis, Roero, Piemonte$49.00
2019 Elio Ottin, Petite Arvine, Vallee d' Aosta$64.00
2019 Ciro Picariello, Greco, Greco di Tufo, Campania$68.00
2019 Cenatiempo, Lefkos Ischia, Biancolella, Forastera, Campania$82.00
2021 Emme Wines, Amando el Sol, Chardonnay, Colombard, Redwood Valley$63.00
2017 Neyers, Chardonnay, Carneros$68.00
2018 Pio Cesare, Piodilei, Chardonnay, Piemonte$94.00
2019 Ronco del Gnemiz, San Zuan, Fruiliano, Friuli Colli Orientali$98.00

Full-Bodied & Floral

2020 Ronco delle Betulle, Ribolla Gialla, Fruili Colli Orientali$48.00
2019 Mille Reves, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray$44.00
2017 Ca' Rugate, Monte Alba, Garganega, Soave$67.00
2012 Umani Ronchi, Vecchie Vigne, Verdicchio, Castello Jesi, Marche$81.00
2018 Vocal, Alfaro Vineyard, Gruner Veltliner, Santa Cruz$68.00
2020 Sono Montenidoli, Tradizionale, Vernaccia, San Gimignano, Toscano$62.00
2019 Edi Keber, Fruiliano, Malvaisa, Ribolla Gialla, Collio$68.00
2019 Sandhi, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills$74.00
2019 Gary Farrell, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley$87.00
2017 Tyler, Sanford & Benedict, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills$144.00

Rosé

2020 La Mascaronne, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Vermentino, Cotes de Provence$56.00
2021 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache, Santa Barbara$54.00
2020 Scarbolo, Ilramato, Pinot Grigio, Fruili$44.00
2021 Division L'avoiron, Gamay Noir, Columbia Valley$54.00
2021 Rootdown, St. Amant Vineyard, Trousseau, Amador County$56.00
2021 Amevive, Ibarra-Young Vineyard, Graciano, Los Olivos, Santa Maria$66.00
2021 Thibaud Boudignon, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley$54.00
2019 COS Pithos Bianco, Graciano, Sicily$81.00

Red Wine

Light & Dry

2020 Tenuta La Pergola, Il Goccetto Brachetto, Barbera, Bonarda Piemonte$44.00
2020 Punset, Dolcetto, Alba, Piemonte$52.00
2017 Ronchi di Cialla, Refosco, Fruili Collit Orientali$54.00
2020 Planeta, Frappato, Vittoria, Sicilia$56.00
2019 Kurtatsch, Sonntaler, Schiava, Suditrol - Alto Adige$67.00
2021 Amevive, Gamay Noir, Santa Barbara$77.00
2020 Domaine Thillardon, Gamay Noir, Moulin-A-Vent, Beaujolais$84.00
2019 Maculan, Pinot Nero, Breganze, Veneto$68.00
2019 Stirm, Glenwood Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains$64.00
2019 Martin Woods, Koosah Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley$87.00
2019 Whitcraft Winery, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills$98.00
2020 Littorai, Les Larmes, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley$127.00
2019 Domaine de Montille, Pinot Noir, Burgundy$96.00
2018 Meo-Camuzet Frere et Soeurs, Pinot Noir, Volnay, Burgundy$167.00
2020 Domaine Marc Roy, Vieilles Vignes, Pinot Noir, Gevery-Chambertin, Burgundy$214.00

Grippy & Graceful

019 Alessandro e Gian Natale, Rosso dei Dardi, Nebbiolo, Piemonte$54.00
2019 Masseria Setteporte, Nerello Mascalese, Neretto Cappucio Etna Rosso, Sicilia$54.00
2018 COS Nero d'Avola, Frappato, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia$78.00
2015 Arpepe, Grumello Rocca de Piro, Nebbiolo, Valtellina Superiore, Lombardia$132.00
2020 Andrea Oberto, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piemonte$63.00
2019 San Fereolo, Valdiba, Dolcetto Superiore, Dogliani, Piemonte$74.00
2019 Liugi Giordano, Cavanna, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$107.00
2019 Cigliuti, Serraboella, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$156.00
2016 Vietti, Masseria, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$175.00
2017 Mauro Molino, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$88.00
2017 Giacomo Fenocchio, Bussia, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$128.00
2016 Curto La Foia, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$137.00
2017 Luigi Baudana, Nebbiolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Piemonte$144.00
2018 Roccheviberti, Nebbiolo, Castiglione Falletto, Piemonte$152.00

Earthy

2018 Secondo Marco, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Valpolicella Classico$49.00
2020 Ampeleaia, Kepos, Alicante Nero, Mourvedre, Carignano, Maremma, Toscana$67.00
2018 I Fabbri, Lamole, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$59.00
2017 Niccolo Bernabei, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$68.00
2017 Monteraponi, Baron Ugo, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$127.00
2019 Poderi Sanguineto I e II Prugnolo Gentile, Caniaolo, Mammolo, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano$88.00
2019 Tenuta Regaleali, Guarnaccio, Perricone, Sicilia$58.00
2015 Benanti, Rovittello, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicilia$155.00
2019 Padelletti, Sangiovese Grosso, Rosso di Montalcino, Toscana$78.00
2017 Col D'orcia, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$118.00
2012 Casanuova delle Cerbaie, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$129.00
2015 Capanna, Sangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$148.00
2016 La Fiorita, Sangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$167.00
2001 Col D'Orcia, Poggio al Vento, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Toscana$345.00
1998 Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Toscana$465.00
2010 Villa di Capezzana, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Carmignana, Toscana$118.00

Medium-Bodied

2018 Feudo Montoni, Lagnusa, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia$47.00
2019 Chateau Couronneau, Merlot, Bordeaux$49.00
2019 Tiberio, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$51.00
2018 Crocus, L'Atelier, Malbec, Cahors$54.00
2021 La Miraja, Ruche, Castagnole Monferrato, Piemonte$62.00
2020 Raft Wines, Cole Ranch Vineyard, Merlot, Cole Ranch, Mendocino$67.00
2018 Silverado, Mt. George Vineyard, Merlot, Coombsville, Napa$96.00
N/V Analemma, Mosier Hills Estate "Tinto" Grenache, Tempranillo, Syrah, Columbia Gorge, WA$81.00
2017 Public Radio, Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Paso Robles$56.00
2019 Joyce, Tondre Grapefield, Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands$62.00
2019 Tribute to Grace, Besson Vineyard, Grenache, Santa Clara County$114.00
2019 Pax, Syrah, North Coast, CA$87.00
2019 Hiyu, Aine, Assorted Varietals, Columbia Valley, OR$177.00
2019 Rootdown, Jane's Vineyard, Sangiovese, Mendocino County$71.00
2018 La Massa, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante Bouschet, Toscana$82.00
2020 Chateau de la Font du Loup, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Consult, Chateauneuf-du-Pape$112.00
2018 Buglioni, il Bugiardo, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oselata, Valpolicella Ripasso$65.00
2020 Burzi, Plaustra, Barbera, Alba, Piemonte$54.00
2014 Vigneti Massa, Monleale, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte$86.00
2018 Marchesi Alfieri, Alfiera, Barbera, Superiore, Asti, Piemonte$96.00
2017 San Martino SIIR Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata$58.00
2018 Ronco delle Betulle, Narciso, Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Refosco, Fruili Colli Orientali$79.00
2018 Petrussa, Schioppettino, Prepotto, Fruili Colli Orientali$85.00
2015 Domaine du Collier, La Charpentrie, Cabernet Franc, Samur Rouge, Loire Valley$131.00
2010 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$349.00

Full-Bodied

2020 Natalino del Prete, Natali, Primitivo, Salento, Puglia$54.00
2015 Obalo, Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja$75.00
2018 Familia Nin-Ortiz - Planetes de Nin Garnatxes en Amfora, Garnatxe, Carinyena, Priorat$96.00
2014 Salomon Estate, Sea Eagle Vineyard, Shiraz, Finniss River, South Australia$72.00
2020 Limerick Lane, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley$84.00
2018 Band of Vintners , Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$72.00
2018 Cartello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$87.00
2015 Cote Bonneville, Carriage House, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Du Brul Vineyard, Yakima Valley, WA$108.00
2006 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Napa$145.00
2019 Matthiasson, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa$154.00
2018 Carbone by Favia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa$157.00
2015 Ashes & Diamonds, Grand Vin, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Oak Knoll, Napa$187.00
2016 Collina dalla Valle, Collina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Napa$235.00
NV Overture by Opus One, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Napa$295.00
2013 Fongoli, Sagrantino, Montefalco, Umbria$98.00
2016 Tenuta Sant' Antonio, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta, Amarone della Valpolicella$107.00
2019 Foradori, Teroldego, Trentino-Alto Adige$84.00
2018 Pitticco, Serika, Tazzelenghe, Fruili Colli Orientali$118.00
2020 Domaine Aleofane, Syrah, St. Joseph, Rhone Valley$104.00
2016 Chateau de St. Cosme, Syrah, Viognier, Cote Rotie, Rhone Valley$196.00
2020 Monte Bernardi, Tzingarella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Colorino, Toscana Centrale$56.00
2019 Ten. di Biserno, Insoglio del Cinghiale, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Bibbono, Toscana$69.00
2019 Tenuta Argentiera, Poggio ai Ginepri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Bolgheri, Toscana$67.00
2019 Aia Vecchia, Sor Ugo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Bolgheri Superiore, Toscana$87.00
2017 Tenuta di Nozzole, Il Pareto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana$157.00
2018 Fattoria le Pupille, Saffredi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Maremma, Toscana$242.00
2018 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bolgheri, Toscana$465.00

What 889 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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KinDenver
Dallas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outside of being incredibly delicious and fresh Italian food with a stunning cocktail and wine selection, what really stood out here is the staff. Every single person was so friendly and kind- I can’t remember the last time I was in a restaurant with such lovely people all around. We’ll be back!
EZ
EZGourmand
Denver
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
There ins't one ting on their menu that I wouldn't eat. Every dish was delicious. Especailly loved the seafood pasta, which i I know I will crave from now on
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent attentive service throughout the entire meal, great pacing with food and drinks too! We had a great time celebrating our anniversary and will definitely be back again soon!
BL
BenL
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chefs Experience is a must. Custom paired foods. One of a kind
E
Epicdinetime
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!’ Food, service!!! Just so damn good
H
Hate2cook
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Year’s Eve - food was great with special menu. Lovely place but won’t be on my regular dining list as it is very expensive. Nice for a special event.
RR
RayR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and staff were all amazing. Would highly recommend
A
Arcade
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! We ordered the elk bolognese and lamb shank. Both were incredible. The sommelier picked the perfect bottle of wine, our server was amazing, dessert was unmatched. We highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience on my birthday. Food and wine was fantastic! Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the ambience. Overall, food and drinks were great!
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Nncc
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
The reviews rave and say this is a great place for date night. We didn’t find that to be the case. The seating is cramped elbow to elbow with other diners in the basement. Not a cozy place for intimate conversations. The music and ambience was so so and geared toward the college and early 20-something set. The food was fine. We went there for the gluten free options, which we do appreciate.
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Kris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food! It took a while to get our order in, but once we did, everything was fantastic. We had the focaccia to start, split the pesto for our entree, and ended with the olive oil cake. Great meal!
VF
VisitingFoodie
Richmond
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was excellent. Really enjoyed the wine recommended by Nathan! My wife had the Butternut Creste di Gallo which was AMAZING! Couldn't get enough of it! Our granddaughter had the Elk Bolognese and enjoyed it. I had the grilled swordfish which was the ONLY MISTAKE of the evening. While the sauce was fantastic, it couldn't save the overcooked, tough, dried out piece of fish. I was disappointed as we had dined here last year enjoying great food. Atmosphere is nice and I'd recommend this place, just not their fish.
RH
RobH
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were both excellent!
DM
DarleneM
Denver
118 reviews
vip
3.0
118 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
First the positives. The drinks were superb and the service was excellent. We were late that they held our table for us. Really good menu and nice place. And the most important thing, when things went wrong, they made it right by taking the charges off the bill. So, we would go again. I think the kitchen was having a bad night, but my husband loved his octopus appetizer. Would like to try this place again and order something else.
CH
CarlH
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I went there for our anniversary- extra special touch, delicious meal, and great service!
h
happydiner
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated downstairs which was quaint and pretty quiet. Beautiful restaurant, good service and wonderful handmade pasta. We each had a salad and shared a pasta dish which was perfect amount.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
It’s a neat place but not worth it the food is mediocre at best. Not much flavor tried the elk bolognese nothing special just not worth it.
PF
PatnFriends
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience. A great combination of fresh tuscan country and elegant service in a relaxed atmosphere.
SC
SarahC
Denver
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good, dessert was outstanding. Service was excellent. Pretty high traffic restaurant so felt a little like we were sitting in the middle of the intersection. Might request a different location of the restaurant next time we go.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience5
The bolognese was not good at all. Normally I get that every time but this time it’s like the noodles were aldente then reheated and with it being reheated it made it dried out.
JG
JoyceG
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit did not disappoint. Wonderful service, outstanding food! We can’t wait to dine here again.
SM
SMPH
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, amazing cocktails, attentive service. It was fantastic.
B
Brittany
Denver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jovanina’s is always my go-to spot! The young short hostess, bartenders, and manager are the absolute best. They treat us so well and we recommend this place to everyone.
AM
AndyM
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great- again. Quickly becoming one of my favorite downtown spots
RC
ReillyC
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat downstairs. Food was delicious, great drinks and cool vibe. Highly recommend!
T
rebeccaT
Denver
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was good, from living in Italy to this, it's hard to pull that off, this has a modern flare with hip style. Not authentic. Ambiance is great. Portions were great. From the hostess to the service....all could be warmer and more genuine, was disappointed in that.
JM
JMiller
Denver
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great first time experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! Probably some of the best pasta I have ever had. We are from out of town but would certainly recommend this place to anyone here locally.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Thank you for this lovely evening!🌹
h
hungrybears
New Mexico
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place! Loads of great menu and drink options! Octopus was fab and so was the pesto pasta. Parking across the street a plus!
K
Kelly
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bucket list restaurant and didn't disappoint! Reserved on 2 Sep (ish) for our anniversary on 26 Nov. Requested the Sotto Voce and very pleased we were sat at this awesome lil secluded cutout. Brooke welcomed us and brought us a flute of champagne to start the celebration. Outstanding service, just the right amount of attention! Ordered the bread and was oh so good...a must have!!! Husband was very happy with the Elk Bolognese. I ordered a 1/2 ordered the Butternut Creste Di Gallo. It was good, but not my favorite (disclaimer...I don't have the best palette). We were then brought a celebratory delicious dessert and limoncello....perfect! Will be back next year. Kudos to all, everyone was awesome.
MM
MikeM
Salt Lake City
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was just OK. And expensive relative to quality and size of the plates.
d
denvers
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Fantastic food! service was ok, but the food made up for it
MM
MelissaM
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great restaurant! Definitely will be back!
J
Jlynnv
Denver
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, but pricey for what you get. It’s also extremely hard to hear the person sitting directly across from you the tables are so close together. Service was excellent!
NT
NicoleT
San Diego
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Sooo mediocre. The pasta and drinks were good. Appetizers were not and dessert was lackluster.
JC
JoshC
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Went for birthday dinner. They honored my request to sit downstairs. Very cool set up. Service was good, full explanation of the new menu items. The issue was the food. Nothing was bad, but at the same time nothing was all that good. Got oysters, charcuterie board, elk Bolognese, pork chop and gluten free pasta. Cool for a date just don’t expect top notch food.
HM
HilaryM
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner at Jovanina's! The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We sat downstairs, which had a really cool ambiance with many candelabras. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.
JJ
JJ11
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
We came for dinner before a show. We had reservations for over 2 weeks. Young short hostess sat us in front of restaurant. We asked to sit in a booth or go downstairs. She stated she was reserving booth for a bigger group. There were two booths open and it was a tues night. We asked to go downstairs but she said we had to request it on the reservation. It was 1/2 empty. So we sat next to a loud couple upstairs. Waiter very nice. Focaccia bread and Elk bolognese great. Spaghetti and meatballs average. Roasted oysters terrible. Change recipe. Boring. Simple. So easy to make great roasted oysters. Management should try to create the best experience for dinners that are there, not for ones they hope will walk in. When we left, the booths were still empty and downstairs half empty. They almost lost us as costumers, but we may try again.

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DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

11:00 PM

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1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross street
15th St
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jovanina.com/
Phone number
(720) 541-7721
Private party facilities
With an expansive three-story space, Jovanina’s Broken Italian’s event spaces are designed to curate bespoke experiences for all parties, offering something unique and different for every guest.
Private party contact
Tim Sypasong: (855) 421-4251

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Valentine's Day

Elk Bolognese

Fresh Focaccia Bread

Olive Oil Cake

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*

Wood Oven Roasted Oysters

Wood-Oven Roasted Spanish Octopus$29.00

Antipasti

Fresh Focaccia Bread$10.00

Marinated Olives$9.00

From the Block

Fritto Misto$24.00

Salads & Vegetables

Tuscan Kale Caesar$14.00

Fresh Burrata Salad$18.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$16.00

Autumn Mixed Greens$14.00

Wood Fired Sunchokes$15.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$25.00

Margherita$24.00

Bianco$27.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Pesto$34.00

Elk Bolognese$34.00

Amatriciana$32.00

Butternut Creste di Gallo$30.00

Pomodoro$28.00

Frutti di Mare$36.00

Main Plates

Grilled Swordfish$48.00

Cast Iron Roasted Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings$42.00

Braised Lamb Shank$48.00

New York Strip Florentine$49.00

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$13.00

Cannoli$13.00

Affogato$10.00

Sorbetti$10.00

Cocktails

Friend of the Devil$15.00

Say Aloe To My Little Friend$17.00

Berries N' Cream*$15.00

Jovanina's Cosmopolitan$14.00

Fiat 1520$16.00

Sicilian Sling$14.00

Stirred Bird$16.00

Catch Flights Not Feelings$16.00

N/A Beverages

A' Siciliana$7.00

Lavender Lemonade$8.00

Just Say No$10.00

Untitled Art Non Alcoholic Beer$10.00

Drafts

Wiseacre Brewing Company, Tiny Bomb Pilsner, Pilsner – Memphis, TN$7.00

Verboten Brewing Company, In Love With Summer, Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde Ale – Loveland, CO$7.00

Stiegl, Radler, Grapefruit Wit – Salzburg, Austria$8.00

14er Brewing Company, Mt. Massive, Double IPA – Denver, CO$8.00

Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Steam, California Common– San Francisco, CA$7.00

Cans & Bottles

Avery Brewing Company, Island Rascal, Fruited Belgian-Style White Ale – Boulder, CO$8.00

Fremont, Darkstar, Oatmeal Stout – Seattle, WA$9.00

St. Vrain Cidery, Gingerbread, Cider – Lafeyette, CO$9.00

La Folie, Sour Brown Ale, Aged Sour Brown Ale – Fort Collins, Co$14.00

Eric Bordelet, Sidre Tendre, Sparkling Apple Cider – Loire Valley, France

Peroni, Italian Lager, Lager – Italiana$7.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Mongarda, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco$15.00

Bertolani, Delicato e Fresco, Rosé of Lambrusco, Reggiano-Lambrusco$11.00

Moncontour, Brut Rosé, Cremant de Loire$13.00

White