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Benzina, Denver, CO

Benzina

4.7
4.7
569 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A photo of Benzina restaurant

Benzina

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Park Hill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (303) 399-2352
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Daniele Bolognini
  • Neighborhood
    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 569 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Neighborhood gem

  • Denver

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina is a "favorite spot" for many in Denver, offering a unique dining experience in a repurposed gas station. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "top-notch service." Highlights include house-made bread, wood-fired pizzas, and creative Italian dishes. The lively atmosphere and attentive staff make every visit memorable.

569 Reviews
  1. Brea

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Charlie, was friendly, funny and made us feel welcome. Wine and Amari selection are great! Food is delicious. Some favorites were the arancini, wagyu tartare with homemade bread and the lobster and mushroom gnocchi. We will be back soon.

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  2. Susan

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food. A neighborhood gem!

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  3. cindy

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benzina is one of the best restaurants in Denver!! Their food is incredible and their service is spectacular. David, at the Bar, is so friendly and knowledgeable about his trade. Highly recommended!! Must try the arancini, steak tar tar, market salad, Brussels sprouts salad and the chicken is unbelievable. Their pizzas are the best in town!!

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  4. Sean

    Denver

    36 reviews

    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t get it. $100 for a calzone, a salad and two house drinks? In a former car garage? What an I missing? Sorry…don’t get the value prop….won’t return.

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  5. Heidi

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this neighborhood spot - very warm and welcoming and the food and drinks are exceptional!! The roasted cauliflower is the best thing I’ve ever eaten!!

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  6. Bernadette

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to dinner here multiple times and absolutely love the food. The Brussel Sprout Salad is to die for. Great service and ambience.

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  7. Kevin

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was great, along with the service. It is an old gas stattion hence the name Benzina ( Italian for gasoline). We have been there twice in the last couple of months.

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  8. Scott

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Benzine has been reliably good for the past three years since we started going. The food and drinks are all good to great and the service is never slow. I’m hungry for some bread hot from the oven with a bowl of cacio e pepe right now.

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  9. Adam

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Drinks were really good. On the dining room side it gets a little loud but nothing you can't deal with. We already made reservations for the next time.

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  10. John

    Denver

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a real gem. If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, Chef Danny is a master at his craft and stays faithful to serving fresh Italian ingredients in creative dishes. If you are looking for a menu with dozens and dozens of items that you can customize as well as build-your-own-pizzas for just a few dollars, this is NOT the place for you. The menu is very select and changes seasonally and it never ceases to delight us with newfound favorites. The rabbit and squash tagliatelle with sage last night was sublime! I'd return tonight for a repeat if I could. And don't get me started on the hot, made-to-order bread with cacio e pepe dipping sauce/foam. Positively addictive. Or, the baby gems Caesar salad with smoked trout and herbed bread crumbs. The wine list features some marvelous, select wines with pricing appropriate for their quality. The vibe here is upbeat and casual and can be a bit "energetic" on a busy night. Overall, a fresh take on an Italian Bistro in a charming retrofitted gas station.

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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 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Benzina restaurant

Benzina

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Park Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benzina

4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
  • Neighborhood
    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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