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Benzina, Denver, CO

Benzina

4.9 (674)
$31 to $50
Italian
4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

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What 674 people are saying

Benzina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Italian

  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and a "friendly atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic" wood-fired pizzas, standout Caesar salad, and unique cauliflower dishes. The "amazing service" makes every visit memorable. Despite occasional noise, Benzina is a beloved "neighborhood gem" in a cool, repurposed gas station setting.
674 Reviews
  1. Tracy VIP

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t had a bad meal here since it opened. The new menu is yummy! The new additions are so good and the pizza is as fantastic as ever. Chef is amazing and we love that it feels like family when we go!

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Denver / Colorado17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went back after a long absence and we’ve already decided that we’ll be back. Food and prices are in line, service was great. We had the Caesar salad which was crisp, cold and fresh, the chicken parm was crispy with a perfect amount of spaghetti on the side. The sauce had a very slight but wonderful, tomatoey sweetness to it. Matched perfectly. The carbonara pizza was delicious with the perfect amount of pancetta. Happy hour from 5-6. We didn’t really want to bother with trying to park in the past, but at least while Colfax is still under construction, there’s curb parking out front due to one lane being closed. Might get more difficult soon but may just Uber the short trip. Definitely worth a new visit.

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  3. Teri

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at Benzina multiple times over the past year. The new menu offers more cost effective options for families and couples. The wood-fired pizza and Cesear salad is excellent and we always enjoy the cauliflower small plate. It is a dish unlike any I have ever tasted. Only criticism is the noise level. It was full on a Wednesday night and did get quite noisy inside.

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  4. Adel

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was not very busy, as I’m not sure people know Benzina is now open on Sundays. We enjoyed the new menu and everything we tried.

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  5. Linda VIP

    Denver / Colorado17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside in the 90° heat & it was very comfortable. We love the new menu but ordered our old favorites

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  6. TomB

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant has created a new menu, with lower prices and simpler items. We like it. We hope this little neighborhood gem can thrive.

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  7. Nick VIP

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute spot, clean feel, nice vibe. We got the arancini, cauliflower, a pasta and a pizza and everything was great. Cocktails were good too. All very reasonably priced as well. Will be back.

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  8. Patrick VIP

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Kitchen needs to learn how to drop orders where all the food comes together.

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  9. Beth

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A busy and happy Thursday night. We had an early res so were able to enjoy happy hour pricing which was fabulous. Food was delicious and service great. Only heard on our way out they were down two servers that night. Never would have guessed - hustlers all night. We ♥️ Benzina!!

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  10. Pamela VIP

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! The food is SOOO good and fresh, service was great! And love the neighborhood feel it has.

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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 4.9 stars by 674 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
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 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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