Benzina

4.7

565 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 399-2352
Website
http://benzinadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniele Bolognini

Location
4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205
Neighborhood
Park Hill
Cross street
On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Aperol Spritz$15.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda
Hugo Spritz$15.00
Elderflower, Mint, Lime, Soda, Prosecco
Limoncello Spritz$15.00
Limoncello, Prosecco, Club Soda
Classic Negroni$16.00
Gin, Campari, Trincheri Rosso
White Negroni$16.00
Gin, Alessio Blanco, Cocchi Americano
Benzina Old Fashioned$16.00
291 Bourbon, Meletti Amaro, Amaretto, Angostura
Gin or Vodka Martini$16.00
Belle Chasse Vodka or Bluecoat Gin Blue Cheese Olives + $1
Strawberry Fields$17.00
Mezcal, Strawberry, Ginger, Lime, Egg white
Passion Fruit Martini$17.00
Vodka, Passionfruit, Vanilla
Classic Margarita$15.00
Tequila, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Top Shelf Margarita$18.00
Tequila Ocho, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Italian Margarita$15.00
Tequila, Nonino Apertivo, Lime
Spiced Pear Margarita$16.00
Mezcal, Pear, Lime, Agave
Blueberry Cosmo$16.00
Vodka, Blueberry, Cranberry, Lime
Rosemary Empress Gimlet$16.00
Pea Flower Gin, Lime, Rosemary Simple
Fall Fashioned$16.00
Aged Rum, Apple Cider, Angostura
Strawberry Basil G&T$15.00
Gin, Strawberry, Basil, Tonic

Non-Alcoholic

Cherry Limeade$6.00
Club Soda, Lime, Grenadine
Phony Negroni$12.00
Non-Alcoholic Negroni Alternative
0.0$8.00
Strawberry, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
Princess Peach$8.00
Club Soda, Peach, Lime

Wines By The Glass

Ruffino Lumina Prosecco$15.00
Prosecco, Italy NV
Poggio Costa Sparkling Rose$15.00
Veneto, Italy
Tenute Sella Rosato$14.00
Piedmont, Italy 2023
Vignetidel Sole Pinot Grigio$14.00
Verona, Italy
La Chiara Gavi di Gavi$16.00
Piedmont, Italy
Roeno Chardonnay$14.00
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
San Vincente Vermentino$15.00
Tuscany, Italy
Vietti Barbera D’Asti$16.00
Asti, Italy
Regaleali Nero D’Avola$14.00
Sicily, Italy
Carpineto Chianti Classico$16.00
Tuscany, Italy
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00
Sonoma Country, California

Beer

Westbound & Down Italian Pils$9.00
Denver, CO 4.9%
Stem Cider Pear Apple$8.00
Lafayette, CO
Cerebral ’Neon Lite’ Colfax Lager$8.00
Denver, CO 4.5%
Snake River “Jenny Lake” Lager$8.00
Snake River, WY 5.3%
Westbound & Down IPA$10.00
Denver, CO 7.0%
Westbound & Down Hazy IPA$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide Oktoberfest$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide Denver Pale Ale$8.00
Denver, CO 5.0%
Menabrea Lager$8.00
Biella, Italy 4.8% (bottle)
Heineken 0.0 (NA)$7.00
Holland (can)
Rationale Mexican Lager (NA)$7.00
California(can)

Dessert Drinks

Pumpkin Spice Martini$16.00
Vodka, Pumpking Spice Liqueur, Coole Swan
Tiramisu Espresso Martini$16.00
Vodka, Espresso, Tiramisu Liqueur, Mascarpone

What 565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Great for outdoor dining
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benzina offers a vibrant dining experience in a unique, repurposed garage setting. Guests rave about the "excellent food," particularly the pizzas, panna cotta, and innovative Italian dishes. The "top-notch" service and lively atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions. With a "marvelous wine list" and open kitchen, it's a neighborhood gem.

565 Reviews

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Heidi
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this neighborhood spot - very warm and welcoming and the food and drinks are exceptional!! The roasted cauliflower is the best thing I’ve ever eaten!!
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Bernadette
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to dinner here multiple times and absolutely love the food. The Brussel Sprout Salad is to die for. Great service and ambience.
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Kevin
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was great, along with the service. It is an old gas stattion hence the name Benzina ( Italian for gasoline). We have been there twice in the last couple of months.
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Scott
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Benzine has been reliably good for the past three years since we started going. The food and drinks are all good to great and the service is never slow. I’m hungry for some bread hot from the oven with a bowl of cacio e pepe right now.
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Adam
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. Drinks were really good. On the dining room side it gets a little loud but nothing you can't deal with. We already made reservations for the next time.
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John
Denver
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a real gem. If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, Chef Danny is a master at his craft and stays faithful to serving fresh Italian ingredients in creative dishes. If you are looking for a menu with dozens and dozens of items that you can customize as well as build-your-own-pizzas for just a few dollars, this is NOT the place for you. The menu is very select and changes seasonally and it never ceases to delight us with newfound favorites. The rabbit and squash tagliatelle with sage last night was sublime! I'd return tonight for a repeat if I could. And don't get me started on the hot, made-to-order bread with cacio e pepe dipping sauce/foam. Positively addictive. Or, the baby gems Caesar salad with smoked trout and herbed bread crumbs. The wine list features some marvelous, select wines with pricing appropriate for their quality. The vibe here is upbeat and casual and can be a bit "energetic" on a busy night. Overall, a fresh take on an Italian Bistro in a charming retrofitted gas station.
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Tom
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent, the dishes were really good! Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu!
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Thomas
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alexis was an amazing server, the food & drinks were beyond flavorful and enjoyable. The ambience was perfect for a Saturday evening and the pacing was impeccable.
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John
Denver
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Creative Italian food served in an artful manner. Watching the “production” while sitting at the counter gives one a greater appreciation for the careful and masterful preparation by chef Danny and his line crew. All so talented. Kudos!!!
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Czarina
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfriendly waiter. Not good service. We felt ignored. Not very accommodating.
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FAQs

Benzina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Benzina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 399-2352.

Benzina is rated 4.7 stars by 565 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

Additional information

Cross street
On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
Neighborhood
Park Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniele Bolognini
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://benzinadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 399-2352

Benzina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Mushroom

Margherita DOP

Cauliflower

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz$15.00

Hugo Spritz$15.00

Limoncello Spritz$15.00

Classic Negroni$16.00

White Negroni$16.00

Benzina Old Fashioned$16.00

Gin or Vodka Martini$16.00

Strawberry Fields$17.00

Passion Fruit Martini$17.00

Classic Margarita$15.00

Top Shelf Margarita$18.00

Italian Margarita$15.00

Spiced Pear Margarita$16.00

Blueberry Cosmo$16.00

Rosemary Empress Gimlet$16.00

Fall Fashioned$16.00

Strawberry Basil G&T$15.00

Non-Alcoholic

Cherry Limeade$6.00

Phony Negroni$12.00

0.0$8.00

Princess Peach$8.00

Wines By The Glass

Ruffino Lumina Prosecco$15.00

Poggio Costa Sparkling Rose$15.00

Tenute Sella Rosato$14.00

Vignetidel Sole Pinot Grigio$14.00

La Chiara Gavi di Gavi$16.00

Roeno Chardonnay$14.00

San Vincente Vermentino$15.00

Vietti Barbera D’Asti$16.00

Regaleali Nero D’Avola$14.00

Carpineto Chianti Classico$16.00

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00

Beer

Westbound & Down Italian Pils$9.00

Stem Cider Pear Apple$8.00

Cerebral ’Neon Lite’ Colfax Lager$8.00

Snake River “Jenny Lake” Lager$8.00

Westbound & Down IPA$10.00

Westbound & Down Hazy IPA$10.00

Great Divide Oktoberfest$10.00

Great Divide Denver Pale Ale$8.00

Menabrea Lager$8.00

Heineken 0.0 (NA)$7.00

Rationale Mexican Lager (NA)$7.00

Dessert Drinks

Pumpkin Spice Martini$16.00

Tiramisu Espresso Martini$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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