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Dining Room - Carmine's On Penn, Denver, CO

Carmine's On Penn

4.5
4.5
2720 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-6443
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Wash 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

Private dining

What 2,720 people are saying

Carmine's On Penn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's On Penn offers a "great family dining experience" with consistently "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Known for its "delicious pasta" and "excellent wine specials," it's a favorite for gatherings. Despite some concerns about a 22% service charge, the "friendly staff" and "cozy atmosphere" make it a beloved Denver spot.

2,720 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Denver23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another wonderful experience at Carmine’s on the Penn. After 30+ years they still know how to do it right.

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    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant week menu was different than the one online. And it was for two people for $70. The food was good but we asked for bruschetta as well and our waiter told us. No he also denied my friends wine choice and told her to order something else.

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  3. Cathy

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just so so and it was overpriced. Not impressed.

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  4. david

    Houston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and great service, although tables too packed and butcher paper for table ‘cloth’ is hardly elegant. Key issue was that their ad for Restaurant Week wasn’t fairly written, nor honored. ie we were not allowed to pay that price per person, to choose from the entrees offered. They required that we both either share the one (and the same) entree choice (wife is vegetarian and husband is not) or we had to buy an extra entree ‘to go’ (all are double portions). They should have plainly said so in that ad, ie its price was not actually per person as written (like other restaurants’), since we two diners had to pay extra for an extra entree, just to enjoy two different entrees as usual for many dining couples (and then take away a lot of extra surplus).

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  5. Colleen

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Carmine’s on Penn. consistent quality and great service. Thank you! Marie was charming.

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  6. Mia

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we went, it was Resturant Week, so I only checked their menu from RW's website. I never went to their direct website, my mistake. I didn't realize it's family style. So go with friends who have the same diaretary restrictions as you or friends who you know will like the same foods as you. My friend and I like the same stuff, so it was okay but it through us for a loop since we didn't know beforehand. The food for me is a 4 out of 10. I wanted to like it more than I did. Honestly, their bread is amazing! 10/10. Ceasar salad was sour like vinegar and overpowering for me. Pasta was undercooked. We had the clam sauce pasta and it was nice but could have used more sauce or something. Do not order their triple chocolate cake. Huge disappointment as a chocolate lover. The texture was the only redeeming quality. It tasted like fake chocolate or coco power that is used as a decorative topping. I was expecting rich dark chocolate flavor and it missed it completely. They had 2 chocolate covered strawberries that were delicious.

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  7. Barb

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a nice dining experience and food was awesome too

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  8. Sarah VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience at Carmine's o Penn was lovely! We were seated promptly and had a few delicious cocktails to start. We enjoyed the old school service with plates and family/shared portions. The decor is slightly dated, but overall the ambience was casual, local Italian joint. Nice place to relax, converse and enjoy classic pasta dishes! We recommend a visit.

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  9. Nicole

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We looked forward to this dinner for weeks. I am from New Orleans, so, admittedly I have high expectations of Italian restaurants. I have dined at Carmine's before and it was excellent, additionally, my clients live in Denver and visit Carmine's often. Last night was VERY disappointing. The service was extremely slow and they kept switching servers on us, so some items came out twice and some did not come out until we repeatedly asked, and then we were snapped at and treated with disdain. The bill was $260.00 for three people before tip. I still tipped 20%, having been in the service industry in the past, but we all left with a feeling of disappointment and likely will not return.

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  10. Shane

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! Generous portions and easy parking.

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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 4.5 stars by 2720 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmine's On Penn

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bayaud and Pennsylvania
  • Neighbourhood
    Wash Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 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
  • 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.
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