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

1345 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

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
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 1,345 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

Loved For

Denver
Romantic
Denver
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Jovanina's Broken Italian is a charming eatery in Denver, known for its "fantastic food" and "great service." With a cozy basement offering a "magical" dining experience, the restaurant excels in offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like the house-made focaccia and gluten-free options. Perfect for special occasions.

1,345 Reviews

G
Gibson
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a great experience here! This time, Troy was our server, and he was both charming and highly professional!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bone marrow was excellent! Unfortunately, we filled up on that and the focaccia before our pasta came. The Bolognese and pesto were both excellent and went home with us. Our server Reo was great! We ended with the sticky toffee which was unbelievable.
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Candra
VIP
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe at this place! The history of the building is super cool. The staff took really good care of us and the food was delish. Can’t wait to go back.
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Caleb
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous industrial design and ambience. Every course was delicious. Wood-fired oysters, wood-fired carrots, homemade pasta, porchetta…Delicious!
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Camilla
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, good service, food is okay 7/10.
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Sandra
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend- visited on New Years Eve and had excellent service and perfectly prepared food. Downstairs where we were seated had nice cozy atmosphere totally apart from the NYEve celebrations going on upstairs. All in all a perfect dining experience.
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Katie
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such great NYE meal with friends at Jovanina’s. Very pleased with the whole experience.
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justin
VIP
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE this place. The downstairs seating is nothing short of magical. The food is very good, but a couple dishes like the pesto could benefit from a more robust seasoning profile. And some cheese. Such an amazing, romantic spot.
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Carly
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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 on December 21, 2024
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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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 20 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–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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