Jovanina's Broken Italian

Name: Jovanina's Broken Italian
Address: 1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (720) 541-7721
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1373 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, 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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

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

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUS$18.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Citrus Caper Dressing
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$18.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Grilled Colorado PeachedUS$18.00
Cashew Crema + Local Haricot Verte + Lemon Vinaigrette + Dried Cherry
Fall SaladUS$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 SausageUS$26.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
MargheritaUS$27.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Bee StingUS$27.00
Grana Padano + Soppressata + Pomodoro + Red Onion + Calabrian Chili Honey

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

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

Main Plates

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

Sweet

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

What 1,373 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

4.7Food
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 impresses with its "amazing food" and "cool atmosphere." Diners love the cozy, romantic basement vibe and "outstanding service." Highlights include the bone-in Colorado short ribs, homemade focaccia, and gluten-free options. While some dishes were inconsistent, many guests found the overall experience delightful and memorable.

1,373 Reviews

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Logan
VIP
Atlanta
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of our pet peeves is when parties of two are sat so closely together you’re on top of the parties around you. The food was mediocre and everything could have used more salt during preparation. The best thing on the menu is the tuna appetizer- that was unique and delicious. Everything else was super underwhelming
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Lexie
Rome
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it, best meal I’ve had in a long time. Everything was great and service was wonderful. Will be back
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Myriam
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a amazing experience. The food was delightful and the service was great.
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Erik
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were terrific - made for an excellent date night spot!
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Kaitlyn
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The downstairs is 100% the place to be. Great valentines experience although for the price would be nice if a small dessert to share was included
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Finn
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jovaninas did such an amazing job for Valentine’s Day! The curated menu was amazing as well as the service. We ordered the house special old fashioned and a dirty martini to start and they were phenomenal! The food was great and the som hooked us up with great wine. Overall highly recommend!
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Uriel
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fiance and I found our expericene to be absolutely amazing. It wasn't till our host was leading us to our table that our excitement gradually increased. Walking down the candle lit steps, and then stepping into a room where it felt we both have entered into a new world. The ambience with the dim lighting, and the rustic feel of the room was very romantic (fitting for our anniversary!). This will be a silly comparison, but when we finally got a taste of our main plate, the braised bone-in Colorado short rib, I felt like a scene from Ratatouille. Each bite carried feelings and mellow colors to my mind that I haven't experienced before. Physically I was present in the restaurant, but mentally I was somewhere else. I didn't realize this part either, but subconscious I was even chewing slowly just to savor each flavor. We've only been to one other high-end restaurant, Nocturne, so our expectations were high, but I must say, we were completely satisfied and joyes as we left the restaurant. Thank you all for the unique experience.
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Natalie
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jovanina's was fantastic - one of the best meals I've had in a long time dining out. Service was great and fast, and the atmosphere was so fun. Really cute inside. Our table was in the basement and we loved it. We will be back!
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Ellie
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was busy but attentive and had assistance from other staff. The food was AMAZING! They did not have any N/A beer, some issue with their distributor. So I was bummed but they had lots of other drink options.
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Brooke
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great anniversary dinner at Jovanina’s! The food was delicious, service was great, and we got treated to some Prosecco to celebrate the evening! Highly recommend for sure!
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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 34 times today

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1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross Street
15th St
Neighbourhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, 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

Lobster Diavolo

Elk Bolognese

Margherita

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*US$29.00

Wood Oven Roasted OystersUS$29.00

Crispy OctopusUS$30.00

Antipasti

House Made FocacciaUS$13.00

Rosemary Smoked Bone MarrowUS$21.00

Prosciutto DolceUS$22.00

Fresh Bufala BurrataUS$19.00

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUS$18.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$18.00

Grilled Colorado PeachedUS$18.00

Fall SaladUS$18.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel SausageUS$26.00

MargheritaUS$27.00

Bee StingUS$27.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

PestoUS$35.00

Elk BologneseUS$36.00

Lobster DiavoloUS$45.00

Roasted Butternut Squash AgnolottiUS$32.00

Main Plates

Grilled BranzinoUS$48.00

Buttermilk Chicken ParmesanUS$38.00

Grilled 40oz PorterhouseUS$150.00

Sweet

Chocolate BudinoUS$14.00

AffogatoUS$13.00

Gelato & SorbettiUS$10.00

Peach TartletUS$15.00

Olive Oil CakeUS$14.00

Basque-Style Pumpkin CheesecakeUS$16.00

Daily CannoliUS$15.00

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