Carmine's On Penn

4.6

2691 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.

A 3.5% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 777-6443
Website
http://www.carminescolorado.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Villareal
Catering
Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
Private party facilities
Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.

Location
92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
Bayaud and Pennsylvania
Parking details
Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
Public transit
Closest is Alameda Station
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmine's On Penn is a beloved Italian restaurant in Denver, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Known for large, family-style portions, it offers a warm atmosphere perfect for group dining. While some experiences vary, many rave about its classic dishes like Chicken Parmesan and the "best marinara sauce in Denver."

2,691 Reviews

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Isis
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious as usual. Service was pretty good but overall it was good.
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John
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Reasons why we keep coming back!
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Debbie
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Repeat customer. We love dinning at Carmines year round but it’s a special meal for my family around the Holidays. Thanks!!
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Jennifer
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carmine’s on Penn is a Denver treasure. Always great for a special dinner. The food and staff are exceptional.
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Beth
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter. Very friendly staff. Good was very good
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Keith
Denver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening and the service was fantastic. The only negative is price. Extremely expensive for Italian food Overall, I would recommend, however there are numerous Italian restaurants that just as good and less than half the price.
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Mark
Denver
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a great birthday celebration for our son and our granddaughters.
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Pamela
Denver
192 reviews
5.0
192 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most everything was great, but the chicken Montana was a “miss”. Loved the short rib and chicken parm. Huge helpings; looking forward to the leftovers!
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Dick
Denver
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Carmine's on Penn used to be THE place to go for outstanding Italian food in Denver. I returned last night with two out of town friends hoping for a repeat. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer that did not show and the waiter said the kitchen forgot the order! I think there were maybe two other table occupied. Then what used to be a memorable salad was just awful. I ordered the veal parmigiana, one of my favorites, but the veal was very tough and without flavor. I asked what came with it and was told "nothing" so had to pay $8 for a very average side of spaghetti. I could not finish my entree and my two guests had theirs boxed up to take back to the hotel in hopes that they may be very hungry later. I was extremely disappointed with the latest encounter at Carmine's and will probably never return. Meeting today with a business associate and he asked my opinion. When I told him, he thanked me for validating his opinion from recent experience. There are so many very good Italian restaurants in Denver and Cherry Creek, why would i ever go back for a bad and very much overpriced dinner at Carmines? Bad food, poor service, and high prices! No More!
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Mindy
Denver
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very overpriced, only mediocre quality and taste, chocolate cake had no frosting
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FAQs

Carmine's On Penn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-6443.

Carmine's On Penn is rated 4.6 stars by 2691 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

Cross street
Bayaud and Pennsylvania
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
Public transit
Closest is Alameda Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Villareal
Entertainment
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carminescolorado.com/
Phone number
(303) 777-6443
Catering
Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
Private party facilities
Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.

Carmine's On Penn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

Strozzapreti

Menu

What 2,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Carmine's On Penn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Carmine's On Penn restaurant rated?

Is Carmine's On Penn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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