Jovanina's Broken Italian

Name: Jovanina's Broken Italian
Address: 1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (720) 541-7721
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1427)

$31 to $50

Italian

1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 541-7721
Website
http://www.jovanina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With an expansive three-story space, Jovanina’s Broken Italian’s event spaces are designed to curate bespoke experiences for all parties, offering something unique and different for every guest.
Private party contact
Charlie Madden: (707) 207-1354

Location
1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
15th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House Made Focaccia$13.00
Buttermilk Ricotta + Lavender Wildflower Honey
#1 Ahi Tuna Crudo$23.00
Blood Orange + Crispy Capers + Meyer Lemon Geleé + Pickled Shallot + Marigold Petals
Fresh Bufala Burrata$19.00
Carrot Top Pesto + Fennel & Shallot Jam + Crispy Prosciutto + Grilled Sourdough + Saba
Rosemary Smoked Bone Marrow$21.00
Wagyu Bresaola + Italian Gremolata + Crispy Shallot + Herb Insalata + Grilled Sourdough

Salads & Vegetables

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$18.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Wood Fired Hazel Dell Farm Mushrooms$15.00
Spring Onion Salsa Verde + Crispy Shallot + Truffle Pearls + Pickled Hon Shimeji
Baby Romaine$16.00
Focaccia Crouton + Grana Padano + Cured Egg Yolk + Caesar Dressing

Wood Fired Pizza

Gluten Free Dough +$6 / Add Charcuterie +$6

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$26.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
Bee Sting$27.00
Grana Padano + Soppressata + Pomodoro + Red Onion + Calabrian Chili Honey
Margherita$27.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Wild Mushroom$25.00
Fontina + Gorgonzola + Smoked Onion + Rosemary + Sage

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

Pesto$35.00
Campanelle + Basil + Arugula + Cashews
Elk Bolognese$36.00
Calamarata + Rosemary + Sage + Mascarpone Ricotta Whip
Lobster Diavolo$45.00
Hand Cut Linguini + Heirloom Tomato + Calabrian Chiles + Fennel + Vodka Sauce
Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato "Little Shells"$35.00
Conchiglie Pasta + Crispy Kale + Smoked Olive + Ricotta Salata

Main Plates

Dover Sole$48.00
Creamy Fregula + Spring Peas + Pickled Spring Onion + Fennel Salad
Berkshire Pork Milanese$46.00
Arugula + Cherry Tomato + Red Onion + Aged Parmigiano
14-Hour Braised Bone-In Colorado Short Rib$55.00
Parmesan Gnocchi + Peperonata + Barolo Balsamic Glaze + Pickled Cipollini

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$14.00
Meyer Lemon Curd + Yuzu Sorbet + Cashew Meringue + Crumble
Chocolate Budino$14.00
Sticky Toffee + Hazelnut Tuile + Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Nutella Tiramisu$17.00
Mascarpone + Lady Finger Biscotti
Daily Cannoli$15.00
Orange Zest Whipped Ricotta + Crushed Pistachio + Blood Orange
Key Lime Pie$15.00
Key Lime & Calamansi Custard + Chantilly Crema + Lime Zest + Graham Cracker Crust
Affogato$13.00
Rotating Soft Serve Flavor with a Shot of Espresso
Gelato & Sorbetti$10.00
Seasonal Flavors

What 1,427 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Romantic

Review summary

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Jovanina's Broken Italian is a Denver gem known for its "impeccable" food and intentional wine and cocktail selections. The "cozy, moody" ambiance, especially downstairs, enhances its charm. Guests rave about the "amazing" elk bolognese, octopus, and house-made focaccia. A perfect spot for romantic dinners, with "fantastic" service.

1,427 Reviews

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Lawrence
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Accommodated our large party and delivered on the delicious food. Definitely would recommend if I was dining in Denver. The focaccia in the beginning sold me.
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Kelly
Charlotte1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food at Jovanina’s was fantastic!! But between waiting 20 minutes for cocktails, hardly being able to see in the dark room, and the noisy atmosphere of loud music and everyone trying to talk over the music, I wouldn’t say the whole experience was worth the hefty price tag. Our waitress was nice but seemed a little lost and forgetful, and recommended added granita to the oysters but neglected to mention it cost extra - she just made it sound like it was a fun addition the kitchen was trying out.
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Tyler
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite restaurant in Denver—it hits right, every single time! Pro tip: ask for the downstairs seating area if available—and if you really want a nice evening for 2, ask about the ‘hidden’ table downstairs! The food is impeccable, the wine and cocktail selections are intentional, the staff are very fun and knowledgeable. The experience will take you through a memorable journey in culinary art, and have you looking for the next opportunity to come back!
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Emily
Denver / Colorado4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! I will be back. Brought my parents from out of town while they were visiting. Very accommodating for allergies and delish food with a very cozy and nice atmosphere.
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Jen VIP
Nebraska11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, drinks, food and ambiance were amazing! My only feedback would be on the pasta dishes we ordered. While they tasted great the Lobster Diavolo only had a couple pieces of lobster. For the price I would have expected more.
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Leslie
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is great super knowledgeable and personable.
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Cody
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!! The homemade focaccia was amazing. Tried two pastas which were delicious and will definitely be back to try the pizza.
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Viktoria
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleased with food and service. Most close to authentic Italian food what I tried in Colorado.
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Brittmarie VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My GF pizza crust was somewhat raw. Great service!
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Bella
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing so good amazing so good the best fish ever
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Jovanina's Broken Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 1427 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross street
15th St
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jovanina.com/
Phone number
(720) 541-7721
Private party facilities
With an expansive three-story space, Jovanina’s Broken Italian’s event spaces are designed to curate bespoke experiences for all parties, offering something unique and different for every guest.
Private party contact
Charlie Madden: (707) 207-1354

Jovanina's Broken Italian

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sotto Voce

Via Sopra

Main Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Lobster Diavolo

Elk Bolognese

Crispy Octopus

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*$29.00

Fire Roasted Oysters$29.00

Crispy Octopus$30.00

Snacks

House Made Focaccia$13.00

#1 Ahi Tuna Crudo$23.00

Fresh Bufala Burrata$19.00

Rosemary Smoked Bone Marrow$21.00

Salads & Vegetables

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$18.00

Wood Fired Hazel Dell Farm Mushrooms$15.00

Baby Romaine$16.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$26.00

Bee Sting$27.00

Margherita$27.00

Wild Mushroom$25.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Pesto$35.00

Elk Bolognese$36.00

Lobster Diavolo$45.00

Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato "Little Shells"$35.00

Main Plates

Dover Sole$48.00

Berkshire Pork Milanese$46.00

14-Hour Braised Bone-In Colorado Short Rib$55.00

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$14.00

Chocolate Budino$14.00

Nutella Tiramisu$17.00

Daily Cannoli$15.00

Key Lime Pie$15.00

Affogato$13.00

Gelato & Sorbetti$10.00

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