Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

1380 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Cross Street
15th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

House Made FocacciaUSD 13.00
Buttermilk Ricotta + Lavender Wildflower Honey
Rosemary Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 21.00
Wagyu Bresaola + Pickled Olathe Sweet Corn + Grilled Sourdough
Prosciutto DolceUSD 22.00
Arugula Panzanella+Honeycomb+Spanish Almonds+Blue Cheese
Fresh Bufala BurrataUSD 19.00
Carrot Top Pesto + Fennel & Shallot Jam + Crispy Prosciutto + Grilled Sourdough + Saba

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUSD 18.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Citrus Caper Dressing
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUSD 18.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Grilled Colorado PeachedUSD 18.00
Cashew Crema + Local Haricot Verte + Lemon Vinaigrette + Dried Cherry
Fall SaladUSD 18.00
Butter Lettuce + Frisee + Candied Delicata & Walnuts + Crispy Farro + Tarragon Lemon Vinaigrette

Wood Fired Pizza

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

Jovanina's Fennel SausageUSD 26.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
MargheritaUSD 27.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Bee StingUSD 27.00
Grana Padano + Soppressata + Pomodoro + Red Onion + Calabrian Chili Honey

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

PestoUSD 35.00
Campanelle + Basil + Arugula + Cashews
Elk BologneseUSD 36.00
Calamarata + Rosemary + Sage + Mascarpone Ricotta Whip
Lobster DiavoloUSD 45.00
Hand Cut Linguini + Heirloom Tomato + Calabrian Chiles + Fennel + Vodka Sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash AgnolottiUSD 32.00
Brown Butter + Maitake Mushrooms + Mimolette + Crispy Sage

Main Plates

Grilled BranzinoUSD 48.00
Tuscan Gigandes Bean Stew + Caramelized Fennel + Roasted Tomatoes + Leek Threads
Buttermilk Chicken ParmesanUSD 38.00
Mozzarella & Fontina + Pomodoro + Pappardelle
Grilled 40oz PorterhouseUSD 150.00
Cherry Balsamic + Smoked Mushrooms & Tomato + Parsnip Puree

Sweet

Chocolate BudinoUSD 14.00
Sticky Toffee + Hazelnut Tuile + Mascarpone Whipped Cream
AffogatoUSD 13.00
Rotating Soft Serve Flavor with a Shot of Espresso
Gelato & SorbettiUSD 10.00
Seasonal Flavors
Peach TartletUSD 15.00
Diplomat Crema + Honeycomb Candy
Olive Oil CakeUSD 14.00
Currant & Raisin Jam + Whipped Goat Cheese + Pear Chip + Pear Sorbet
Basque-Style Pumpkin CheesecakeUSD 16.00
Toasted Marshmallow + Pecan Praline
Daily CannoliUSD 15.00
Spiced Apple Ricotta + Apple Butter + Caramel

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Romantic

Review summary

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Jovanina's Broken Italian delivers a charming mix of ambiance and culinary delight. Guests rave about its "amazing food," with standout dishes like the Elk Bolognese and octopus. The atmosphere is "very romantic" with candlelit settings. Service is often praised as "outstanding," enhancing the experience. A must-visit for special occasions.

1,380 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most rude hostess I’ve encountered in years. Food is good but don’t match the prices. The size of the appetizers was quite small for the price.
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ReneeS
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat downstairs where it was nice, quiet and romantic. It was a perfect date night. Phenomenal service and food. We were trying to figure out what to do afterwards and one of the gentlemen gave us a list of places to go.
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Michael VIP
Denver24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an A+ dining experience! Service was incredibly attentive (wiping down the table after each course, refilling water, etc.), and the food was amazing. Octopus, elk bolognese, pizza, tiramisu, they were all delicious. Jovanina’s is a wonderful restaurant!
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Malena VIP
Denver25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall lovely dining experience. Really like their open dining room lit with candles. Great mocktail menu for those of us trying to cut back. Pasta dishes and pizzas the most extensive. Not many salad offerings.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Philadelphia1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Went for our anniversary and we’re excited to try this spot as big foodies. Everything we ordered was below average. So many better options downtown - would not recommend.
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Ira
Denver8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best new restaurant we have tried in a long time. Every bite was interesting and tasty. Service was great. Value is exceptional.
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Logan VIP
Atlanta2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of our pet peeves is when parties of two are sat so closely together you’re on top of the parties around you. The food was mediocre and everything could have used more salt during preparation. The best thing on the menu is the tuna appetizer- that was unique and delicious. Everything else was super underwhelming
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Lexie
Rome1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it, best meal I’ve had in a long time. Everything was great and service was wonderful. Will be back
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Myriam
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a amazing experience. The food was delightful and the service was great.
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Erik
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were terrific - made for an excellent date night spot!
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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

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1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross Street
15th St
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lobster Diavolo

Elk Bolognese

Margherita

Raw Roasted & Grilled

Chilled Fresh Oysters*USD 29.00

Wood Oven Roasted OystersUSD 29.00

Crispy OctopusUSD 30.00

Antipasti

House Made FocacciaUSD 13.00

Rosemary Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 21.00

Prosciutto DolceUSD 22.00

Fresh Bufala BurrataUSD 19.00

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUSD 18.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUSD 18.00

Grilled Colorado PeachedUSD 18.00

Fall SaladUSD 18.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel SausageUSD 26.00

MargheritaUSD 27.00

Bee StingUSD 27.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

PestoUSD 35.00

Elk BologneseUSD 36.00

Lobster DiavoloUSD 45.00

Roasted Butternut Squash AgnolottiUSD 32.00

Main Plates

Grilled BranzinoUSD 48.00

Buttermilk Chicken ParmesanUSD 38.00

Grilled 40oz PorterhouseUSD 150.00

Sweet

Chocolate BudinoUSD 14.00

AffogatoUSD 13.00

Gelato & SorbettiUSD 10.00

Peach TartletUSD 15.00

Olive Oil CakeUSD 14.00

Basque-Style Pumpkin CheesecakeUSD 16.00

Daily CannoliUSD 15.00

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