Carmine's On Penn

Name: Carmine's On Penn
Address: 92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80209
Telephone: (303) 777-6443
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2737)

$30 and under

Italian

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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 4% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

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
Website
http://www.carminescolorado.com/
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.

Location
92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209
Neighborhood
Washington 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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Carmine's On Penn offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and great service." The restaurant is celebrated for its "family-style portions" that are perfect for groups, ensuring no one leaves hungry. The ambiance is welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. A "Denver classic," it's recommended for gatherings and Italian cuisine lovers.

2,737 Reviews

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Bert VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, a cannot miss in Denver. Highly recommended!
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Emily
Denver / Colorado1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had 5 people in our party. I had not been back to Carmines on Penn in over ten years. It was still really good! Huge portions - we ordered the servings for 2 for Chicken Parm, Chicken Montana, spaghetti and meatballs in vodka sauce and clams and linguini. We also ordered the two portion Caesar salad and House salad for our table. We had the portabello mushroom appetizer as well. The garlic rolls were also amazing! We had an early reservation and the place was pretty quiet but the staff was very attentive which was great. We all went home with lots of food. I would rank the restaurant overall a 4.5 . We had a really nice evening. It is a great venue for a large table! We probably could have fed a few more people easily if that joined us. I am sure we will be back again! Thank you!
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Judy
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The amount of food you get is tremendous. We got 7 meals out of dinner for 3. I would have preferred the eggplant peeled but it was cooked well and sliced thick. It was crispy and not mushy. The pasta was good but I like a little less sauce. The house salad and dressing were good. The rolls were amazing!!!!! This is a place to go with a group. The dining rooms are comfortable.
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Chris VIP
Denver / Colorado27 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not crowded for a Friday - not sure why because the food was outstanding as it always has been . Won't have any problem going back again soon.
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Bill
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I've been coming to Carmine's since the 1980s. The entree portions used to be enormous - bringing out a box with the order was almost automatic. That's no longer the case. The salad size was just right for two people; it used to be that there would be extra for both people. I honestly could have eaten the entree's "two-person" portion myself. The food itself was good, not great. The waitress said the kitchen didn't have mussels for the linguini fra diavlo, so there would be more of the other seafood in the dish, but there didn't seem to be. The dish had a few medium shrimp and few clams. Our bread basket was never replenished. Now the desserts were enormous! We probably could have split one rather than ordering one each. Carmine's is still very good, but definitely a notch below what is used to be.
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Josh VIP
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun atmosphere, fun menu with the family style. Service was fantastic. The food is pretty average.
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Teresa
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is served family style which we love (as a large family). Flavors are great and enjoy the outdoor patio seating.
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Mike VIP
Denver / Colorado117 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. The only critiques I would make is that they list strozzapreti, which is a type of twisted pasta, as an entree, but they give it a completely different meaning which is a spicy sausage and peppers dish, so that was misleading. Also, I don't like restaurants that put in a "for the kitchen" tip automatically. I take this right off the total tip.
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Darryl VIP
Mobile7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our grandsons for an authentic Italian meal. Everything was incredible and our family thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
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Dennis
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, Great food and Great atmosphere as usual!
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Carmine's On Penn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-6443.

Carmine's On Penn is rated 4.6 stars by 2737 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

Cross street
Bayaud and Pennsylvania
Neighborhood
Washington 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

Website
http://www.carminescolorado.com/
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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