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Benzina, Denver, CO

Benzina

4.9
4.9
640 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Daniele Bolognini
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Italian

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina, a lively Italian eatery in a retrofitted gas station, is cherished for its "incredible food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about their "delicious pizza," creative cocktails, and inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen and patio enhance the experience, making it a "neighborhood gem" perfect for gatherings and date nights.
640 Reviews
  1. Renee VIP

    Denver50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Benzina!! It's a happening neighborhood spot! The food and service are always great and we love the fun ambiance. This cool, renovated muffler shop, is the perfect place to grab a cocktail or draft, a delicious pizza, or their incredible Arancini appetizer. Hoping this wonderful restaurant will be able to stay open indefinitely. They were slated to close the end of this month, but the community has rallied and showed their support for this gem. They are now slated to close at the end of April, but it's possible they may be able to stay open longer if business remains steady.

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  2. Annie

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benzina is such a fun spot for dinner with friends or a date night. The food is delicious, and the staff is kind and helpful!

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  3. Samuel VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friendly classy energetic place. Delicious and creative. Everything you want your neighborhood restaurant to be!

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  4. Diane VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great meal. We heard they may be closing so we wanted to support them and the place was really busy so we are t the only ones with the same idea. I really hope the surge works and they can stay open. It would be a fantastic place to go in the summer with the huge patio. Pizza was delicious and the market salad was super tasty. Great cocktails too.

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  5. Heidi VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this neighborhood gem and pray they change their mind about closing just when patio season is getting started!!

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  6. Katie VIP

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Benzina! Our favorite spot in all of Denver. Incredible food and service.

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  7. Karen VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best mushroom pizza & Ceasars salad in town! Not to mention the cocktails! Support this neighborhood gem to help keep their doors open.

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  8. Bennett VIP

    Denver74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Italian eatery in a retro style repurposed gas station met all my desires. Great food and ambiance. I met the owner at the check-in station. I could discern his passion. The menu is relatively small with shared and large plates + 7 different pizza's. I started with an order of Arancini which were golden in color due to the large amount of Saffron inside with creamy Gorgonzola cheese. Next I had a Caesar salad with Smoked Trout. My pizza was a Mortadella, cooked perfectly in their flamed pizza oven. I had several cockails including a Passionfruit Cosmo. Dessert was a chocolate tart with Amaro. They were planning to close end of March, but will remain open till early May. I will return in April.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and great vibes can’t wait to be back again

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Amazing pizza! Great service! Great owner and staff!

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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 4.9 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Benzina

4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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