Jovanina's Broken Italian

Jovanina's Broken Italian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Megan

   Denver10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This has become one of our favorite date night spots. The basement is so moody and romantic. The candles are such a fun and classic touch. Our service was amazing. Everyone who comes by the table is helpful and professional. They work so effortlessly as a team as well. The server genuinely cared if we liked our food and drinks. The food and drinks were delicious. There seemed to be a little inconsistency between our first and second order of the lobster pasta (in amount of sauce and lobster), but everything we ate was fabulous. We ate the grilled oysters, the squid, the lobster linguini, and the chocolate pudding like dessert.
   

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   Cristina

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We were impressed with the quality of the food and the service! We’ll be back. A great place for a romantic dinner.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Pork was delicious, sun dried tomato pasta was over cooked and a bit salty. Love the vibes
   

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   Ashley VIP

   Denver7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   We had an excellent dinner and made it out in plenty of time to get to the theater.
   

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   Amy VIP

   Denver33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   Great date night spot! My husband and I enjoyed this experience so much. Food was superb, Rio our server was amazing and very knowledgeable, the setting was so romantic.
   

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   Kevin VIP

   Denver30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

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

   This was our first time at Jovanina's Broken Italian, it won't be our last! From start to finish, our experience was OUTSTANDING! Our server, Chloe, was extraordinary. Her knowledge of the menu, and her attentive, yet not swarming style of service, complimented the excellent food!
   

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   Celeste

   Victoria2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

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

   I had the lobster pasta, it was so good. The venue is super vibrant too.
   

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   Eric

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   This is excellent modern Italian food in a casual setting. The menu is fantastic, with season/local offerings all cooked with intention and thought. I like the ingredients used as it gives the dishes big, unique flavor. I had the elk Bolognese with homemade calamarata pasta (so good and chewy), and my wife had wagyu bone marrow, a great wedge-style Ceasar salad, and house-made focaccia with ricotta and honey. The bread was ridiculously tasty...big and fluffy. The cocktails are also very good, and the price point is about what you'd expect in Denver. The noise level can be loud on the weekends, but isn't terrible. Based on our first visit, there aren't any stark negatives to mention. Recommended!
   

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   Margaret VIP

   Denver184 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   For several years we have enjoyed Jovanina's by ourselves. Last night we invited family to join us and Jovanina's now has another couple who will be back. I rarely order pizza bit that was my mistake, the Mushroom pizza is amazing. A great blend of flavors. The other couple ordered the sausage pizza and not even a small scrap was left. Before the pizzas we shared the foccacia bread, always superb. And enjoyed the tri-color roasted carrots appetizer, also wonderful. Thank you Charlie.
   

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    Gary

    Denver22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

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

    Been twice now and every thing we’ve tried has been excellent. The basement seating has a great, laid back vibe.
    

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