The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

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   JohnA

   Denver

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   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.

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3. OT

   OpenTDiner

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   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!

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4. JR

   JodyR

   Denver

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

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   weaver

   Denver

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   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???

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6. KB

   KathrynB

   Boise

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   The staff was very attentive to my food sensitivities and found wonderful food for me to eat

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   JanetC

   Denver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 20, 2023

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   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.

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   ReynieO

   Denver

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 17, 2023

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   Slow service but food very good … no more comments

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   Wolfski

   New Mexico

   18 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2023

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   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.

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    JohnTK

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

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    Varied menu,pleasant surroundings, low noise, friendly service.

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    Diana

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

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

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    Carol

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

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

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    Rico22

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

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    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.

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    SusanH

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

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

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    StacyK

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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

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    JohnF

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

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    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 : (

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    Centennialmom

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

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

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    JeannieP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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    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.

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    cking

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

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    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.

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    auagman

    Denver

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    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.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    GREAT food in a beautiful space.

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    GracieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

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    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.

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    JodyR

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

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

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    Tourist

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

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

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    FredJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

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

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    JillW

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

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    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 !

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27. OT

    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!

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    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

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    JohnTK

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

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    Attentive service and varied menu. Excellent tasting entrees.

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    SAru

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

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    Ponti is a wonderful respite after touring the recent exhibits at the museum.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

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    The food was just mediocre at best Cocktails are excellent Server was amazing Wine selection is poor Do nuts are outstanding

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food and service

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

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

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    MoniqueWashPark

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

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    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).

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    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.

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    Diane

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

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    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.

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37. OT

    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.

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38. KD

    KimballD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

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    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.

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    BobS

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

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

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    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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