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: 4.7

4.7

777 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–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
Tim Sypasong: (855) 421-4251

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

Fresh Focaccia Bread$9.00
Parmesan Olive Oil Garlic Butter + Balsamic Pickled Mustard Seed
Daily Cheese Plate$24.00
Assorted Cheeses + House Pickles + Preserves + EVOO Bread
Charcuterie Plate$27.00
Cured Meats + House Pickles + Preserves + EVOO Bread
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter$29.00
Cured Meats & Cheeses + Pickles + Preserves + EVOO Bread
Fritto Misto$24.00
Crispy Calamari + Scallops + Prawns + Burnt Lemon Crema

Salads & Vegetables

Tuscan Kale Caesar$14.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Lemon Caper Dressing
Burrata Salad$17.00
Spring Vegetables + Pine Nuts + Extra Virgin Olive Oil + Aged Balsamic
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$15.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint

Wood Fired Pizza

Gluten Free Dough +$4 / Add Charcuterie +$5. Our wood burning oven was crafted by the mugnini family. We drew our idea on the back of a cocktail napkin after several bottles of wine at a winery in napa valley… and they built us a one of a kind oven that we roast, bake, and grill in every day

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$25.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
Margherita$23.00
Burratta + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + EVOO
Calabrian la Zucca$24.00
Hazelnut Romesco + Patty Pan Squash + Calabrian Chili + Aged Balsamic
Pesto$25.00
Prosciutto + Smoked Mozzarella + Feta Goat Cheese + Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

Campanelle Pesto$28.00
Basil + Arugula + Cashews
Primavera Gnochetti$28.00
English Peas + Asparagus + Herb Ricotta
Elk Bolognese$32.00
Rosemary Mascarpone + Ricotta + Sage Salt
House Meatballs$29.00
Bucatini + Short Rib Sausage + Organic Tomato + Basil
Frutti Di Mare$33.00
Squid Ink Tagliatelle + Mussels + Clams + Nduja + White Wine

Main Plates

Pan Roasted Halibut$48.00
Roasted Spring Vegetables + English Pea Puree + Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde
Calabrian Hot Honey Fried Chicken$38.00
Whole Poussin Heritage Bird + Brussels Sprout Slaw + Pomme Puree.
Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop$44.00
Cherry Mostarda + Rapini + Crispy Polenta
Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops$45.00
Patty Pan Squash + Romanesco + Coraline Chicory + Red Pepper Jam
Roasted Rack of Lamb$48.00
Creamy Farroto + Spring Vegetables + Mint + Lemon Oil

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$13.00
Fresh Berries + Pistachio Crumble + Mixed Berry Sorbet
Cannoli$13.00
Cherry Ricotta + Lavender Honey
Panna Cotta$13.00
Vanilla Bean + Caramel + Amaretti
Chocolate Sesame Torte$13.00
Black Sesame + Raspberry
Affogato$10.00
Rotating Soft Serve with A Shot of Espresso
Sorbetti$10.00
Seasonal Flavors

Cocktails

Friend of the Devil$15.00
Mezcal + Pisco + Mint Grenadine + Ruby Port + Cynar + Limę + Angostura
Say Aloe To My Little Friend$17.00
Tequila + Kina + Amaro Nonino + Lemon + Aloe + Cinnamon
Berries N' Cream*$15.00
Bourbon + Strawberry + Thyme + Clove + Lime + Egg White
Jovanina's Cosmopolitan$14.00
Vodka + Contratto Bitter + Rosemary Shrub + Lime + Rose Water
Fiat 1520$16.00
Agricolo Evra Gin + Luxardo Bianco + Grapefruit+ Lemon+ Chamomile + Honey + Prosecco
Sicilian Sling$14.00
Vodka + Bianco Vermouth + Cherry Herring + Anisetta + Limoncello + Pineapple + Lime + Nero d'Avola
Stirred Bird$16.00
Bourbon + Smith & Cross Rum + Campari + Pineapple Amaro + Falernum + Tiki Bitters
Catch Flights Not Feelings$16.00
Plum Sake + Lillet Rouge + Chareau + Salers Apértif + Cucumber Bitters +Sparkling Rosé

N/A Beverages

A' Siciliana$7.00
Sparkling Italian Soda - Limonata or Aranciata
Lavender Lemonade$8.00
Just Say No$10.00
Pineapple + Orange + Lemon + Roobios Tea + Stappi Red Bitter Soda
Untitled Art Non Alcoholic Beer$10.00
West Coast IPA, Italian Pilsner

Drafts

Wiseacre Brewing Company, Tiny Bomb Pilsner, Pilsner – Memphis, TN$7.00
Verboten Brewing Company, In Love With Summer, Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde Ale – Loveland, CO$7.00
Stiegl, Radler, Grapefruit Wit – Salzburg, Austria$8.00
14er Brewing Company, Mt. Massive, Double IPA – Denver, CO$8.00
Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Steam, California Common– San Francisco, CA$7.00

Cans & Bottles

Avery Brewing Company, Island Rascal, Fruited Belgian-Style White Ale – Boulder, CO$8.00
Fremont, Darkstar, Oatmeal Stout – Seattle, WA$9.00
St. Vrain Cidery, Gingerbread, Cider – Lafeyette, CO$9.00
La Folie, Sour Brown Ale, Aged Sour Brown Ale – Fort Collins, Co$14.00
Eric Bordelet, Sidre Tendre, Sparkling Apple Cider – Loire Valley, France
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$45.00
Peroni, Italian Lager, Lager – Italiana$7.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Mongarda, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco$15.00
Bertolani, Delicato e Fresco, Rosé of Lambrusco, Reggiano-Lambrusco$11.00
Moncontour, Brut Rosé, Cremant de Loire$13.00

White

2020 Pighin, Sauvignon Blanc, Fruili$14.00
2020 Marco Felluga, Mongris, Pinot Grigio, Collio$14.00
2021 Vietti, Moscato, Asti, Piemonte$13.00
2020 Walter Scott, Bois-Moi, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley$20.00
2019 Land of the Saints, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
- Glass$12.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$34.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$44.00
2020 Attimo, Arneis, Denver, CO
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$38.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$52.00

Still Rosé

2021 Scribe, Una Lou, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$39.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$48.00

Red

2020 Grochau Cellars, Commuter Cuvee, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley$16.00
2017 Stemmari, Nero d'Avola, Sicily
- Glass$12.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$34.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$44.00
2019 Monte Bernardi, Sangio, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico (1 Liter)$14.00
2019 Vallevo, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$13.00
2019 Bava, Libera, Barbera, Asti, Piemonte$14.00
2019 Marietta, Christo, Syrah, Grenache, Petit Syrah, Viognier, North Coast$16.00
2018 Camp, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
- Glass$14.00
- 3-Glass Carafe$38.00
- Bottle (0.750L)$52.00
2017 Cordero di Montezemolo, Monfalleto, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$25.00

Bubbles

NV Gruet, Rosé, New Mexico$44.00
NV May Georges, Brut, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cremant de Loire$48.00
NV Cleto Chiarli, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro$49.00
NV Merotto, Grani di Nero, Brut Rosé, Piemonte$54.00
NV Gosset, Grande Reserve, Brut, Champagne$98.00
NV Champagne Roger Coulon, Heri-Hodie, Premier Cru, Champagne$132.00
NV Larmandier-Bernier, Longitude, Premier Cru, Blanc de Blanc, Champagne$142.00
NV Champagne Marguet, Shaman 17, Grand Cru, Brut Nature Rosé, Champagne$146.00
NV Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne, Brut, Champagne$208.00
2015 Bereche & Fils, Mailly, Grand Cru, Blanc de Noir, Champagne$318.00
2015 Caraccioli Cellars, Brut Rosé, Santa Lucia Highlands$135.00
NV Scar of the Sea, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Petillant Naturel, San Luis Obispo$72.00
2020 Birichino, Malvaisa Bianca, Petillant Naturel, Monterrey$74.00

Half Bottles - White

NV Elio Perrone, Bigaro, Moscato, Brachetto, Asti, Piemonte$24.00
2021 Vietti, Moscato, Asti, Piemonte$24.00

White Wine

Crisp & Refreshing

2021 Muri-Gries, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto-Adige$61.00
2019 Habit, McGinley Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbera$65.00
2020 Domaine de la Garenne, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre$91.00
2017 Idlewild, Fox Hill Vineyard, Cortese, Menodocino County$57.00
2019 C & L Tripoz, Cuvee du Clocher, Chardonnay, Macon-Loche, Burgundy$74.00
2019 Graci, Carricante, Catarratto Etna Bianco, Sicilia$67.00
2019 Abbazia di Novacella, Praepositus, Kerner, Trentino - Alto Adige$74.00
2019 Rippon, Mature Vine, Riesling, Central Otago, New Zealand$82.00
2019 Kuenhof, Kaiton, Riesling, Sudtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige$87.00

Light & Aromatic

2020 Jolie-Laide, Pinot Gris, Sonoma County$58.00
2019 Deltetto, San Michele, Arneis, Roero, Piemonte$49.00
2019 Elio Ottin, Petite Arvine, Vallee d' Aosta$64.00
2019 Ciro Picariello, Greco, Greco di Tufo, Campania$68.00
2019 Cenatiempo, Lefkos Ischia, Biancolella, Forastera, Campania$82.00
2021 Emme Wines, Amando el Sol, Chardonnay, Colombard, Redwood Valley$63.00
2017 Neyers, Chardonnay, Carneros$68.00
2018 Pio Cesare, Piodilei, Chardonnay, Piemonte$94.00
2019 Ronco del Gnemiz, San Zuan, Fruiliano, Friuli Colli Orientali$98.00

Full-Bodied & Floral

2020 Ronco delle Betulle, Ribolla Gialla, Fruili Colli Orientali$48.00
2019 Mille Reves, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray$44.00
2017 Ca' Rugate, Monte Alba, Garganega, Soave$67.00
2012 Umani Ronchi, Vecchie Vigne, Verdicchio, Castello Jesi, Marche$81.00
2018 Vocal, Alfaro Vineyard, Gruner Veltliner, Santa Cruz$68.00
2020 Sono Montenidoli, Tradizionale, Vernaccia, San Gimignano, Toscano$62.00
2019 Edi Keber, Fruiliano, Malvaisa, Ribolla Gialla, Collio$68.00
2019 Sandhi, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills$74.00
2019 Gary Farrell, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley$87.00
2017 Tyler, Sanford & Benedict, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills$144.00

Rosé

2020 La Mascaronne, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Vermentino, Cotes de Provence$56.00
2021 A Tribute to Grace, Grenache, Santa Barbara$54.00
2020 Scarbolo, Ilramato, Pinot Grigio, Fruili$44.00
2021 Division L'avoiron, Gamay Noir, Columbia Valley$54.00
2021 Rootdown, St. Amant Vineyard, Trousseau, Amador County$56.00
2021 Amevive, Ibarra-Young Vineyard, Graciano, Los Olivos, Santa Maria$66.00
2021 Thibaud Boudignon, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley$54.00
2019 COS Pithos Bianco, Graciano, Sicily$81.00

Red Wine

Light & Dry

2020 Tenuta La Pergola, Il Goccetto Brachetto, Barbera, Bonarda Piemonte$44.00
2020 Punset, Dolcetto, Alba, Piemonte$52.00
2017 Ronchi di Cialla, Refosco, Fruili Collit Orientali$54.00
2020 Planeta, Frappato, Vittoria, Sicilia$56.00
2019 Kurtatsch, Sonntaler, Schiava, Suditrol - Alto Adige$67.00
2021 Amevive, Gamay Noir, Santa Barbara$77.00
2020 Domaine Thillardon, Gamay Noir, Moulin-A-Vent, Beaujolais$84.00
2019 Maculan, Pinot Nero, Breganze, Veneto$68.00
2019 Stirm, Glenwood Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains$64.00
2019 Martin Woods, Koosah Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley$87.00
2019 Whitcraft Winery, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills$98.00
2020 Littorai, Les Larmes, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley$127.00
2019 Domaine de Montille, Pinot Noir, Burgundy$96.00
2018 Meo-Camuzet Frere et Soeurs, Pinot Noir, Volnay, Burgundy$167.00
2020 Domaine Marc Roy, Vieilles Vignes, Pinot Noir, Gevery-Chambertin, Burgundy$214.00

Grippy & Graceful

019 Alessandro e Gian Natale, Rosso dei Dardi, Nebbiolo, Piemonte$54.00
2019 Masseria Setteporte, Nerello Mascalese, Neretto Cappucio Etna Rosso, Sicilia$54.00
2018 COS Nero d'Avola, Frappato, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia$78.00
2015 Arpepe, Grumello Rocca de Piro, Nebbiolo, Valtellina Superiore, Lombardia$132.00
2020 Andrea Oberto, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piemonte$63.00
2019 San Fereolo, Valdiba, Dolcetto Superiore, Dogliani, Piemonte$74.00
2019 Liugi Giordano, Cavanna, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$107.00
2019 Cigliuti, Serraboella, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$156.00
2016 Vietti, Masseria, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte$175.00
2017 Mauro Molino, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$88.00
2017 Giacomo Fenocchio, Bussia, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$128.00
2016 Curto La Foia, Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte$137.00
2017 Luigi Baudana, Nebbiolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Piemonte$144.00
2018 Roccheviberti, Nebbiolo, Castiglione Falletto, Piemonte$152.00

Earthy

2018 Secondo Marco, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Valpolicella Classico$49.00
2020 Ampeleaia, Kepos, Alicante Nero, Mourvedre, Carignano, Maremma, Toscana$67.00
2018 I Fabbri, Lamole, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$59.00
2017 Niccolo Bernabei, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$68.00
2017 Monteraponi, Baron Ugo, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico$127.00
2019 Poderi Sanguineto I e II Prugnolo Gentile, Caniaolo, Mammolo, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano$88.00
2019 Tenuta Regaleali, Guarnaccio, Perricone, Sicilia$58.00
2015 Benanti, Rovittello, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Etna Rosso Riserva, Sicilia$155.00
2019 Padelletti, Sangiovese Grosso, Rosso di Montalcino, Toscana$78.00
2017 Col D'orcia, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$118.00
2012 Casanuova delle Cerbaie, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$129.00
2015 Capanna, Sangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$148.00
2016 La Fiorita, Sangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana$167.00
2001 Col D'Orcia, Poggio al Vento, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Toscana$345.00
1998 Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Toscana$465.00
2010 Villa di Capezzana, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Carmignana, Toscana$118.00

Medium-Bodied

2018 Feudo Montoni, Lagnusa, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia$47.00
2019 Chateau Couronneau, Merlot, Bordeaux$49.00
2019 Tiberio, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$51.00
2018 Crocus, L'Atelier, Malbec, Cahors$54.00
2021 La Miraja, Ruche, Castagnole Monferrato, Piemonte$62.00
2020 Raft Wines, Cole Ranch Vineyard, Merlot, Cole Ranch, Mendocino$67.00
2018 Silverado, Mt. George Vineyard, Merlot, Coombsville, Napa$96.00
N/V Analemma, Mosier Hills Estate "Tinto" Grenache, Tempranillo, Syrah, Columbia Gorge, WA$81.00
2017 Public Radio, Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Paso Robles$56.00
2019 Joyce, Tondre Grapefield, Syrah, Santa Lucia Highlands$62.00
2019 Tribute to Grace, Besson Vineyard, Grenache, Santa Clara County$114.00
2019 Pax, Syrah, North Coast, CA$87.00
2019 Hiyu, Aine, Assorted Varietals, Columbia Valley, OR$177.00
2019 Rootdown, Jane's Vineyard, Sangiovese, Mendocino County$71.00
2018 La Massa, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante Bouschet, Toscana$82.00
2020 Chateau de la Font du Loup, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Consult, Chateauneuf-du-Pape$112.00
2018 Buglioni, il Bugiardo, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oselata, Valpolicella Ripasso$65.00
2020 Burzi, Plaustra, Barbera, Alba, Piemonte$54.00
2014 Vigneti Massa, Monleale, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte$86.00
2018 Marchesi Alfieri, Alfiera, Barbera, Superiore, Asti, Piemonte$96.00
2017 San Martino SIIR Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata$58.00
2018 Ronco delle Betulle, Narciso, Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Refosco, Fruili Colli Orientali$79.00
2018 Petrussa, Schioppettino, Prepotto, Fruili Colli Orientali$85.00
2015 Domaine du Collier, La Charpentrie, Cabernet Franc, Samur Rouge, Loire Valley$131.00
2010 Emidio Pepe, Montepulciano, Abruzzo$349.00

Full-Bodied

2020 Natalino del Prete, Natali, Primitivo, Salento, Puglia$54.00
2015 Obalo, Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja$75.00
2018 Familia Nin-Ortiz - Planetes de Nin Garnatxes en Amfora, Garnatxe, Carinyena, Priorat$96.00
2014 Salomon Estate, Sea Eagle Vineyard, Shiraz, Finniss River, South Australia$72.00
2020 Limerick Lane, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley$84.00
2018 Band of Vintners , Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$72.00
2018 Cartello, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley$87.00
2015 Cote Bonneville, Carriage House, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Du Brul Vineyard, Yakima Valley, WA$108.00
2006 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Napa$145.00
2019 Matthiasson, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa$154.00
2018 Carbone by Favia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa$157.00
2015 Ashes & Diamonds, Grand Vin, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Oak Knoll, Napa$187.00
2016 Collina dalla Valle, Collina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Napa$235.00
NV Overture by Opus One, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Napa$295.00
2013 Fongoli, Sagrantino, Montefalco, Umbria$98.00
2016 Tenuta Sant' Antonio, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta, Amarone della Valpolicella$107.00
2019 Foradori, Teroldego, Trentino-Alto Adige$84.00
2018 Pitticco, Serika, Tazzelenghe, Fruili Colli Orientali$118.00
2020 Domaine Aleofane, Syrah, St. Joseph, Rhone Valley$104.00
2016 Chateau de St. Cosme, Syrah, Viognier, Cote Rotie, Rhone Valley$196.00
2020 Monte Bernardi, Tzingarella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Colorino, Toscana Centrale$56.00
2019 Ten. di Biserno, Insoglio del Cinghiale, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Bibbono, Toscana$69.00
2019 Tenuta Argentiera, Poggio ai Ginepri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Bolgheri, Toscana$67.00
2019 Aia Vecchia, Sor Ugo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Bolgheri Superiore, Toscana$87.00
2017 Tenuta di Nozzole, Il Pareto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana$157.00
2018 Fattoria le Pupille, Saffredi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Maremma, Toscana$242.00
2018 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bolgheri, Toscana$465.00

What 777 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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KaraS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were both great! The music selection and volume did not match the downstairs atmosphere. That’s the only thing I’d change about the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect food, perfect setting, our waiter, Casey, went above and beyond! I adore this place, pre pandemic - present day. My only request….bring back Sunday supper!
LC
LorettaC
Denver
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
7:15 reservations. We were on time. No waiting. Good so far. A table in the fun eclectic basement as we asked, but right at the bottom of the steps. Distracting every time diners arrived. Perhaps don’t out a table there. An hour after ordering, the food finally arrived. When it did, the server did not know who ordered what. Elk Bolognese sauce very good and served over noodles of varying thickness which may have been the reason they were either overcooked or very hard. Not al dente, hard. The meatballs were good, but again, the fat homemade noodles were undercooked. . The pasta with sweet corn was bland, undistinguishable from a mild alfredo. Boring. All the dishes were warm, not hot. Waiter was okay but not what a restaurant of this price level should have. Wine was lovely Because the food took so long, we did not have time to wait for replacement meals, so we just ate what was served. We could not enjoy dessert and coffee before the 9:30 show we had tickets for. With so many other fine dining options in Denver, we won’t be back.
MM
MandM77
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was excellent. Our server was outstanding. We will gladly go back.
B
Blair
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and celebrated our initial wedding dinner with family here and even now have setup a tradition of celebrating at Jovanina's for our continued anniversaries. The staff, both kitchen and service, deliver beyond expectation each time and the quality is beyond superb. I cannot recommend this place any more highly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great atmosphere!
AD
AshleyD
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great location to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. I love the ambiance in the wine cellar.
EK
ErinK83
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful gals night and Patrick took wonderful care of us! It was an amazing meal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff! The food was by far the best I I’ve ever had !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience. We got sat in a beautiful booth downstairs, which was swanky and eclectic. The food was absolutely fantastic, we got the elk bolognese, pesto pasta, charcuterie, and of course dessert. Would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys an intimate setting with good ambiance.
RH
RobH
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and fantastic staff make for pleasurable dining experience!
LC
LucyC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambience here. We celebrated our anniversary and the service was phenomenal.
AD
AliciaD
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jovinina’s is an absolute gem and superb addition to dining in LoDo. We’ll be back!
A
April
Denver
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was delicious, but the homemade pasta in one of the dishes was a little chewy. The burrata salad was so good, as was the meatball bucatini! We were sat downstairs, which was a fun vibe, but it was very loud and difficult for my group of 4 to hear each other talking across the table. Overall I really enjoyed our experience and will definitely come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was delicious, I recommend the elk bolognese like others. Request a table Upstairs where it is bright and energetic. We had a table downstairs where it was dark and loud. Upstairs looked more family Friendly as it was my wife and 12 year old. Service was good but not exceptional in any way.
CE
ChrisE
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice find a few blocks from the more touristy spots. Food and service was excellent
MB
MadisonB
Denver
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience5
I’ve been to Jovianina’s a few times and it’s gotten progressively worse over the years. The food is small and over priced. I got the cacio Pepe which was just buttered noodles for 30 bucks! No pepper ? Our waitress was not friendly or helpful. She never asked how our meal was, knew nothing about the menu and was never around to order. I was a diehard fan and even took my foodie friends but we all agreed it is not a place to go back to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was absolutely immaculate. We really enjoyed the elk Bolognese, scallops, calamari, and olive oil cake. We could tell great care went into the preparation of each and every dish.
M
Mrs5280
Denver
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Food was maybe a B/B- what really stunk was on a hot 100° day, we were sat 1.5 ft. from the wood fired oven and just melted the whole time.
M
Maxwell
Milwaukee
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Very cool, fun bustling restaurant. I’ve never been to Italy, but it felt like that’s what it may be like. The food was good. We got a pizza and a pasta. Both tasty, but the Cacio E Pepe sauce was soo thick you could not twirl it. Not sure if that was the intent. We ate the whole thing though! We also did the wine flight which was very nice. I have never seen that before, but I wish more places did that. Outside of the server seeming annoyed with us, this was a great place. We would recommend this place. We were just visitors so if we come back, we will most likely try another place just to get more of the Denver experience.
I
Isaac
Denver
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the space, especially the lower level. Foccacia was wonderful. Mains were good but too salty
LP
LeslieP
Dallas
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The atmosphere is energetic and trendy. Service was a bit slow but our waitress comp’d our dessert to make up for it. Good food, almost great. Would definitely recommend and go again.
G
Gail
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! That bolognese was bonkers. Scallops as soft and melty as room temp butter. Cocktails expertly crafted and oh my - the wine list is Incredible. Two different vibes from upstairs to down: bright and energetic upstairs while downstairs was a bit more moody and bustling. 5 out of 5 would recommend!! Can’t wait to dine again.
TD
TheDTCDs
Denver
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been wanting to try Jovanina’s since we moved downtown late last year. We tried it last night for our anniversary. They were very accommodating (started downstairs and asked to move upstairs) and considerate. The drinks were great (other than a $3 charge for a large rock which seems petty). Food was really good - pass on the prosciutto wrapped scallops- they were very good but the value just isn’t there for the four scallops on the plate. Husband had the pork chop and that was outstanding. If you can request the front window seating for a party of two I would recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, cocktails, and wine list. I had the elk bolognese, which was really great. Staff were quick, helpful and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love it! Great find for our Anniversary but already planning a return in the near future.
EJ
ElleJay
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Everett was great! He was attentive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the burrata salad, frito misto, the elk bolognese and the Colorado lamb entree. Everything was fresh and flavorful, ( house made pasta in the bolognese was a little gummy and overcooked, but it tasted fantastic). We split a piece of olive oil cake for dessert and it was light and tasty. The fruit and scoop of gelato accompanying the olive oil cake perfectly enhanced the dessert. Great experience at Jovanina’s Broken Italian.
s
stevan
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Really good food just a few things That I feel could of been improved on for the price point. The meat and cheese charcuterie plate should come with way more bread. I should have to pay extra for more. Also more pickled veggies It seemed like they held back which was strange for a 30 dollar plate. The food was very good. High quality fresh ingredients. I got the elk bolognese and it was delicious. The pizza was also very good. I would go back again.
w
wjb1761
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible from start to finish! Warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff. The food and drinks were delicious. It’s always amazing.
JT
JanetT
Tallahassee
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Was recommended this Italian place for dinner. Restaurant if overall very pretty, however the menu is small and selections mostly are not your typical”Italian “ bolognese is with elk and the pasta is very homemade, squid is option as well, along with a few other selections. It was hard to choose simply because nothing seemed appealing. They do offer pizza, which looked ok. The servers were very busy with a larger table so we sat a bit longer then expected. Would I recommend for “Italian “ probably not.
SB
SydneyB
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a hidden GEM in Denver. Do not skip out on this place. Everything I have had from there has been divine. The Cosmopolitan is earthy and delicious and the fresh rosemary garnish enlightens your senses as you drink it. Dishes I've tried and loved: - Focaccia break with olive oil butter O-M-G - Spanish Octopus - Oysters - Caesar Salad - Roasted carrots (so so so good) - burrata - delish - squash calabrian chili pizza - sausage pizza - Elk Bolognese (an absolute MUST HAVE) - Buccatini meatballs - Olive Oil Cake for dessert - Affogato - is there anything better than espresso and ice cream? Seriously you must eat here.
SL
SushiLover
Charleston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had a business dinner with a colleague I'd never met. We got premiere service from the sommelier, and the manager stopped by to refill our wine and water multiple times. Loved the food! Loved the ambiance.
J
Juliet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, fairly authentic, and awesome service! I wish the music was a little quieter, but overall a fantastic experience.
AD
AmberD
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I mentioned in the reservation notes that my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary. They sat us in a quiet corner of the restaurant and brought us 2 complimentary glasses of prosecco. Every staff member we talked to wished us a happy anniversary. The service was wonderful, the food was delicious, and they made our anniversary extra special! We will definitely return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food good service.
AM
AlanaM
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely awesome experience! We were seating at the "tunnel" table for our anniversary dinner, which was the coolest seat in the restaurant! Our waiter had incredible recommendations. We started with the Focaccia bread, had the delicious calamari dish, and then the pork chop and scallops for our mains. The cannoli's were fresh and delicious! We loved every single bite! We also really enjoyed the craft cocktails! We can't wait to go back!
KL
KatieL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a birthday dinner! Was treated so special while we were there! The food and cocktails were delicious. I cannot wait to come back!!
D
Dave
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sotto Voce (their intimate, downstairs dining area) is an amazing environment, and all the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Must visit!
JS
JeremyS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the minute we arrived for our anniversary dinner everything was excellent! From food, to our table, to service and ambiance, it was an amazing experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such an amazing time & the food was phenomenal!

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Jovanina's Broken Italian is rated 4.7 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 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–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Tim Sypasong: (855) 421-4251

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Elk Bolognese

Burrata Salad

Charcuterie Plate

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*

Wood Oven Roasted Oysters

Wood-Oven Roasted Spanish Octopus$29.00

Antipasti

Fresh Focaccia Bread$9.00

Daily Cheese Plate$24.00

Charcuterie Plate$27.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Platter$29.00

Fritto Misto$24.00

Salads & Vegetables

Tuscan Kale Caesar$14.00

Burrata Salad$17.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow Carrots$15.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel Sausage$25.00

Margherita$23.00

Calabrian la Zucca$24.00

Pesto$25.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Campanelle Pesto$28.00

Primavera Gnochetti$28.00

Elk Bolognese$32.00

House Meatballs$29.00

Frutti Di Mare$33.00

Main Plates

Pan Roasted Halibut$48.00

Calabrian Hot Honey Fried Chicken$38.00

Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop$44.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops$45.00

Roasted Rack of Lamb$48.00

Sweet

Olive Oil Cake$13.00

Cannoli$13.00

Panna Cotta$13.00

Chocolate Sesame Torte$13.00

Affogato$10.00

Sorbetti$10.00

Cocktails

Friend of the Devil$15.00

Say Aloe To My Little Friend$17.00

Berries N' Cream*$15.00

Jovanina's Cosmopolitan$14.00

Fiat 1520$16.00

Sicilian Sling$14.00

Stirred Bird$16.00

Catch Flights Not Feelings$16.00

N/A Beverages

A' Siciliana$7.00

Lavender Lemonade$8.00

Just Say No$10.00

Untitled Art Non Alcoholic Beer$10.00

Drafts

Wiseacre Brewing Company, Tiny Bomb Pilsner, Pilsner – Memphis, TN$7.00

Verboten Brewing Company, In Love With Summer, Strawberry Rhubarb Blonde Ale – Loveland, CO$7.00

Stiegl, Radler, Grapefruit Wit – Salzburg, Austria$8.00

14er Brewing Company, Mt. Massive, Double IPA – Denver, CO$8.00

Anchor Brewing Company, Anchor Steam, California Common– San Francisco, CA$7.00

Cans & Bottles

Avery Brewing Company, Island Rascal, Fruited Belgian-Style White Ale – Boulder, CO$8.00

Fremont, Darkstar, Oatmeal Stout – Seattle, WA$9.00

St. Vrain Cidery, Gingerbread, Cider – Lafeyette, CO$9.00

La Folie, Sour Brown Ale, Aged Sour Brown Ale – Fort Collins, Co$14.00

Eric Bordelet, Sidre Tendre, Sparkling Apple Cider – Loire Valley, France

Peroni, Italian Lager, Lager – Italiana$7.00

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Mongarda, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco$15.00

Bertolani, Delicato e Fresco, Rosé of Lambrusco, Reggiano-Lambrusco$11.00

Moncontour, Brut Rosé, Cremant de Loire$13.00