Carmine's On Penn

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

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   Megan

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a Denver classic - great food, atmosphere and family fun!
   

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   Erika

   Western NC6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fun family meal with our teens. The service and ambiance were very nice. We had the Caesar salad which was a bit spicy/vinegary or too much dressing to my taste and shared the chicken montana and spaghetti bolognese. It’s a nice concept and a bit different to have family style so we enjoyed it. We could have had a table on the covered outside area but couldn’t agree so sat inside.
   

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   JT

   Denver21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I was distracted by other things during the evening, not the dinner. Had piccata, steady favorite, pear salad is very nice. It seemed as though there were some updates to the menu. Not drinking, had strawberry lemonade, a tad sweet, but delicious. Would be happy to go again with friends. Nice date place
   

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   Nick VIP

   Denver10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious pasta and service! Will absolutely be returning!
   

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   Sophillia

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was incredible, service was very friendly and attentive, food came out quickly. Food seemed reasonably priced for quality and the seasonal dishes were amazing!!
   

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   Jacqueline

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We live in Wyoming and made the trip to Denver only for dinner at Carmine’s on Penn. excellent service and the food was incredible!
   

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   Ian

   Denver1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It had been years since my last time at Carmine’s on Penn. Then food was just as good as I remembered it. The restaurant was quiet, the service was excellent and we had a great dinner.
   

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   Anatoli

   Denver15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   we are going to Carmine for several years in a row. always great service and awesome authentic food. We didn't see any deviation on the quality - very stable. great achievement for the business!
   

   Carmine's On PennResponded on March 26, 2025

   Anatoli: We are delighted that you have found consistency and quality in our food and service over the years. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon/CR for Carmine's
   

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   Barbara

   Denver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and atmosphere. Love the salmon poppies painted on the back wall.
   

   Carmine's On PennResponded on March 26, 2025

   Thank you, Barbara for your 5-star comments! The artist, Kerry Rice, is the person who created the poppies many years ago. She has since done incredible artwork on the walls of our downtown location, Carmine's on McGregor Square. We look forward to having you dine with us again/CR for Carmine's
   

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    Roxanne

    Denver3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    I dined at 7 restaurants this week. When I got my reservation at Carmine on the Penn, it clearly said $35/person. When I get there, having paid for an Uber, I was told that they serve family style and my cost would be $70 (twice as much) and that I could choose only 1 entree-although I was paying twice as much. I explained this to the waitress and showed her my printed reservation and menu sheet with the $35 price. She talked to her manager. This was not altered in any way. This is NOT truth in advertising and although the food was excellent and the service was great, I do not feel that the advertising was honest. Beware of the ethics at this restaurant!
    

    Carmine's On PennResponded on March 21, 2025

    Dear Roxanne: We sincerely apologize that you feel we were being dishonest and unethical with customers during Denver Restaurant Week. We have always prepared food to share since our inception 31 years ago. We have also participated in Restaurant Week every year that it has been offered. The cost was $35pp for three courses or $70 for two. We provided FULL size portions of everything that guests' ordered (entrees the serve four people vs. for two or single portions offering ample leftovers.) Thank you for joining us. We regret that you were disappointed/CR for Carmine's
    

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