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The Ponti | Photography by Marc Piscotty - The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO

The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum

4.6
4.6
568 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Ponti presents a locally sourced and inspired menu, emphasizing vegetables, ancient grains, and heirloom legumes, complemented by handmade pastas, fish, and meat. Open for lunch, drinks, and small bites every day and dinner on Tuesdays.

Opening on October 24th!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 913-2761

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Central

  • Cross street

    Located on 13th St. at the Denver Art Museum Martin Building.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 568 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Healthy

  • Denver

    Contemporary American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food nice restaurant had a good time a nice way to spend the night during the art museum and eating good food
  2. JohnA

    Denver

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    For a museum restaurant outstanding . The food was excellent though the limited menu won’t be for everyone. A bit too tight on the seating resulting in a cramped and noisy ambiance.
  3. OpenTDiner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time had by all! Lunch was delicious as well as beautifully plated! Service was wonderful as well. We had a lovely seat by the window. Beet salad, Trout Ravigote and the Fig and Pear Salad were perfect bites for us after a morning at the Denver Art Museum!
  4. JodyR

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a quick lunch! My friends and I love to come here.
  5. weaver

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Our food and dining experience was very good! I was however surprised when we arrived on time with a reservation that we still had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. There were empty tables that I was told were reserved??? They were still empty when we were seated???
  6. KathrynB

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very attentive to my food sensitivities and found wonderful food for me to eat
  7. JanetC

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Three of us had lunch Monday. The initial greeting was lovely and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing! The prices a tad high, but actually worth it! The service was attentive, but we felt she was condescending and not really friendly overall.
  8. ReynieO

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Slow service but food very good … no more comments
  9. Wolfski

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Yummy meal at the Ponti in between art viewing at the DAM! The Ruben with the Tempeh was delicious and we paired it with the Fig and Asian Pear Salad. Our server was spot-on and perfectly attentive. I made a reservation for a 12:30 seating and was seated in the back room with no windows. All the premium seats were taken. We could have opted for a bar seat to have some natural light but opted for the windowless room to be more comfortable. The space was nice enough, but if you make a reservation maybe you have to request a window if that is where you would like to be. Overall, a pleasant experience, and I would recommend it.
  10. JohnTK

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Varied menu,pleasant surroundings, low noise, friendly service.
  11. Diana

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Ponti was a very aesthetic and modern restaurant with great food. I really enjoyed my French toast with a hint of orange.
  12. Carol

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent sandwiches. Please bring back the salmon that I enjoyed last time so much. Timely service.
  13. Rico22

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We arrived at 11 for lunch, our table was ready and we enjoyed a calm moment until our 83 yr old guest arrived. Starting at noon the noise level began to increase, and continued. They need to add sound dampening tech to the otherwise well designed restaurant.
  14. SusanH

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have not been disappointed every time I have eaten at Ponti. Great food, service and ambiance.
  15. StacyK

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the apple fritter with ham, Gruyère and fried egg. It sounded intriguing and tasted wonderful!
  16. JohnF

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    lamb pasta dish--lamb was chewy and not well trimmed. young man setting tables set the forks down handling the tine part, not the handle : (
  17. Centennialmom

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was surprisingly empty on a Saturday for lunch. The food was delicious and the service was great!
  18. JeannieP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    When there is space in the back room of the Ponti, guests should be given the option to be seated there. Four of us were crammed into a bench/chairs setup at the front, at the corner of the bar, and the servers had to navigate VERY narrow aisle space to get by. One error and it would have been a catastrophe. There were people on both sides of us, the bar behind us, and the narrow passage - quite uncomfortable, especially when only one table was taken in the back. We could have asked to be moved, but the servers already seemed put out to have to take care of us in the first place, so we didn't bother. We've been eating at the Ponti for years, and this was a very disappointing experience. I would recommend the Ponti under the condition that the prospective diners specifically ask for a back room table or to be seated on the outside patio (tricky when it's only 13 degrees). So, to the question below, "Yes" if you can get a quiet table. "No" if you can't. The food's great, but not worth the hassle.
  19. cking

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The striped bass is just not that great. It has a bitter undertone that could be balanced with some citrus perhaps. I'd also like to see a non-dairy dessert...sorbet and fresh fruit? Service was excellent as usual.
  20. auagman

    Denver

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    This is the third time in 6 months that we've had lunch at The Ponti, and every meal has been outstanding. It's a bit pricey, particularly because of the high wine by the glass prices, but still worth the money. Service has also always been very good. If you're going the DAM, The Ponti is definitely worth taking in.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT food in a beautiful space.
  22. GracieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dining experience at Ponti was perfect. Our waiter was attentive and efficient, the food was delicious and artful, and the room is beautiful and inviting.
  23. JodyR

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and a great central location. Nice lunch place for a museum visit.
  24. Tourist

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Delicious light lunch! Best Grilled cheese - perfect with the arugula salad! Excellent iced tea!
  25. FredJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite relaxed and uplifted, with thoughtful food preparation and presentation. Most enjoyable.
  26. JillW

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered 5 items and shared among 4 people ~plenty of food and so delicious . The plating was very nice and we felt well cared for . Thank you for a lovely outing !
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Denver! Prices are decent (compared to other Denver restaurants) and the food/service is always superb. I’m a member at the museum and always try to stop by the Ponti when I can. I don’t normally leave reviews, but needed to for this place. Keep up the good work!
  28. JLH1

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch spot. Food was healthy and delicious, albeit a little pricey, but on par with dining costs these days
  29. JohnTK

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service and varied menu. Excellent tasting entrees.
  30. SAru

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ponti is a wonderful respite after touring the recent exhibits at the museum.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food was just mediocre at best Cocktails are excellent Server was amazing Wine selection is poor Do nuts are outstanding
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our food. Our waitress was attentive but not intrusive. Very fun vibe!
  34. MoniqueWashPark

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A friend and I shared a lovely lunch at Ponti after seeing some exhibits at the Denver Art Museum. The restaurant is quiet and low-key, with attentive servers and really nice food. Since it was lunch, we only ordered relatively small items (a grilled cheese sandwich w/salad, and a trout appetizer). Both were very good. Our server was friendly and helpful. We were pleasantly surprised to see how much of the menu was vegetarian/vegan. I would definitely return to Ponti for another lunch (or dinner).
  35. RHGNAresident

    London

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Beautiful setting within the Denver Art Museum. Unfortunately, that is about all that it has going. We went for lunch before we went to an exhibit. The menu had limited choices. I tried the hamburger mixed with porcini mushrooms. My spouse had the Ancient Grains with added chicken. After what seemed like ages, our food finally arrived. I must say the fries with my burger were excellent. The burger had an odd texture due to the mushrooms and it was super salty. The Ancient Grains was a cold mix mosh of flavors. My spouse ended up getting sick from it. Needless to say we will not be returning. Too bad because it is such a lovely space. PS lunch with two entrees and a soda was over $50.
  36. Diane

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Usually stop here for lunch when we visit the museum. Servers are well trained and can answer your menu questions or make suggestions as to wine choice, if you are having. We did not have wine on this visit, but have enjoyed the wines we have tried on previous visits. My husband had the burger and fries again because he enjoys it. I tried the farrow and quinoa salad which was more filling than expected. I hope that the menu will offer more variety in the future, changing seasonally perhaps.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come to the Ponti frequently because the kitchen is inventive and consistently good. This visit they had a special (Pork Chop in a white gazpacho, which was non-dairy) that was terrific. The standby is the grilled cheese sandwich, always a treat. Wonderful cocktail bar. Very much in my mind like a local restaurant on the upper east side of NYC.
  38. KimballD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a lovely day at the DAM and a nice lunch at The Ponti restaurant. I enjoyed staying in the museum space and not driving around town, especially on Inauguration Day in Denver.
  39. BobS

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent selection of entrées and wine at reasonable prices. Wonderful service.
  40. DennisD

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, five star service and quality of food. Menu choices are very delectable and intriguing. A wonderful experience all around

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The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum is rated 4.6 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum

100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204-2713

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located on 13th St. at the Denver Art Museum Martin Building.

  • Neighborhood

    Central

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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