Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

1337 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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
Charlie Madden: (707) 207-1354

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

Experiences

New Years Eve 2024
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us on New Year's Eve for a special a la carte menu full of house favorites and fun additions. Whether it's a intimate dinner with your significant other or, better yet, a celebration with a number of your closest friends, we look to forward to seeing you for an excellent end of the year meal. Saluti!!

Popular dishes

House Made Focaccia$13.00
Buttermilk Ricotta + Lavender Wildflower Honey
Rosemary Smoked Bone Marrow$21.00
Wagyu Bresaola + Pickled Olathe Sweet Corn + Grilled Sourdough
Prosciutto Dolce$22.00
Arugula Panzanella+Honeycomb+Spanish Almonds+Blue Cheese
Fresh Bufala Burrata$19.00
Carrot Top Pesto + Fennel & Shallot Jam + Crispy Prosciutto + Grilled Sourdough + Saba

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem Caesar$18.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Citrus Caper Dressing
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$18.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Grilled Colorado Peached$18.00
Cashew Crema + Local Haricot Verte + Lemon Vinaigrette + Dried Cherry
Fall Salad$18.00
Butter Lettuce + Frisee + Candied Delicata & Walnuts + Crispy Farro + Tarragon Lemon Vinaigrette

Wood Fired Pizza

Gluten Free Dough +$6 / Add Charcuterie +$6

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$26.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
Margherita$27.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Bee Sting$27.00
Grana Padano + Soppressata + Pomodoro + Red Onion + Calabrian Chili Honey

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

Pesto$35.00
Campanelle + Basil + Arugula + Cashews
Elk Bolognese$36.00
Calamarata + Rosemary + Sage + Mascarpone Ricotta Whip
Lobster Diavolo$45.00
Hand Cut Linguini + Heirloom Tomato + Calabrian Chiles + Fennel + Vodka Sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash Agnolotti$32.00
Brown Butter + Maitake Mushrooms + Mimolette + Crispy Sage

Main Plates

Grilled Branzino$48.00
Tuscan Gigandes Bean Stew + Caramelized Fennel + Roasted Tomatoes + Leek Threads
Buttermilk Chicken Parmesan$38.00
Mozzarella & Fontina + Pomodoro + Pappardelle
Grilled 40oz Porterhouse$150.00
Cherry Balsamic + Smoked Mushrooms & Tomato + Parsnip Puree

Sweet

Chocolate Budino$14.00
Sticky Toffee + Hazelnut Tuile + Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Affogato$13.00
Rotating Soft Serve Flavor with a Shot of Espresso
Gelato & Sorbetti$10.00
Seasonal Flavors
Peach Tartlet$15.00
Diplomat Crema + Honeycomb Candy
Olive Oil Cake$14.00
Currant & Raisin Jam + Whipped Goat Cheese + Pear Chip + Pear Sorbet
Basque-Style Pumpkin Cheesecake$16.00
Toasted Marshmallow + Pecan Praline
Daily Cannoli$15.00
Spiced Apple Ricotta + Apple Butter + Caramel

What 1,337 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver
Romantic
Denver
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Jovanina's Broken Italian in Denver offers a memorable dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "incredible food." Guests love the vibrant atmosphere, particularly the intimate and "cozy" basement setting. The menu features delightful Italian dishes, with standout items like the "focaccia with lavender honey ricotta" and "elk bolognese." Ideal for special occasions.

1,337 Reviews

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Carly
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This might just be my favorite restaurant in Denver. The basement is one of the coolest spots we have ever dined—such a cool vibe. The pasta is out of this world, the wine selection is fantastic, and the service is top notch. Can’t say enough good things!
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Tyra
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar and John took phenomenal care of us! The food was incredible and every staff member we encountered was so kind. I will definitely be back, can’t wait to check out the bar downstairs. Thank you John!
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Justin
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a really cool place. Rio was a great server and really made us feel appreciated. We will be back!!
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Mark
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chicken parm is to die for. Great gluten free Options as well amazing overall experience! so cozy great place for a date or boys night! Love Mark
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Beverly
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice space very attentive staff great food. What more could you want?
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Tanya
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I’m writing this as I sit in my bathroom pretty sure the octopus might kill me.
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tom
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was great and space was really good. Service was sub par. Maybe because they were so busy. Our waiter never asked or our meal was. No one asked until someone asked if we wanted desert. Maybe just one of those nights.
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Craig
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar, service was excellent, food amazing!
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Sharon
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance, service and food. Toy drive for a Winter cocktail was a nice touch
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Matt
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful gluten free pasta. We got the pesto gluten free and it was easily the best gluten free Italian dish we’ve ever had
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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

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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
Price
$31 to $50
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
Charlie Madden: (707) 207-1354

Jovanina's Broken Italian

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

New Years Eve 2024

Lobster Diavolo

Elk Bolognese

Margherita

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*$29.00

Wood Oven Roasted Oysters$29.00

Crispy Octopus$30.00

Antipasti

House Made Focaccia$13.00

Rosemary Smoked Bone Marrow$21.00

Prosciutto Dolce$22.00

Fresh Bufala Burrata$19.00

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem Caesar$18.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$18.00

Grilled Colorado Peached$18.00

Fall Salad$18.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$26.00

Margherita$27.00

Bee Sting$27.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Pesto$35.00

Elk Bolognese$36.00

Lobster Diavolo$45.00

Roasted Butternut Squash Agnolotti$32.00

Main Plates

Grilled Branzino$48.00

Buttermilk Chicken Parmesan$38.00

Grilled 40oz Porterhouse$150.00

Sweet

Chocolate Budino$14.00

Affogato$13.00

Gelato & Sorbetti$10.00

Peach Tartlet$15.00

Olive Oil Cake$14.00

Basque-Style Pumpkin Cheesecake$16.00

Daily Cannoli$15.00

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