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Magna Kainan, Denver, CO

Magna Kainan

4.6
4.6
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Magna Kainan is the passion project of Chef Carlo Lamagna, Food & Wine’s 2021 Best New Chef and 2022 James Beard finalist and Chef Max Mackissock (Michelin recommended A5 Steakhouse and Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Ash’Kara). Kainan, which means “eatery” in Tagalog, will be a refined, woodfired approach to Filipino comfort food..
At Magna Kainan, just like our sister restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Magna Kusina, our mission is to share the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Filipino cuisine and culture through a contemporary lens. Whether you’re new to our culinary heritage or a longtime fan, we aim to create an experience that resonates deeply and sparks joy and connection.
We believe in the power of food to bring people together. Our doors are open to everyone, and we look forward to creating a space where great meals, creative cocktails and a warm, welcoming ambiance unite us all. As we say in our family, “Mangan tayon!”—Let’s Eat!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (720) 524-8684
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Area
    River North (Denver)
  • Cross Street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magna Kainan brings a refreshing take on Filipino cuisine to Denver, offering "authentic flavors with a modern twist." Guests rave about the "incredible hospitality" and "fantastic service," with standout dishes like crispy pork belly, lechon, and Biko dessert. The ambiance is beautifully designed, enhancing the overall dining experience.

75 Reviews
  1. John Brandon

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was wonderful, portions were hit or miss, service was promising but you can tell they're just getting on their feet and getting into the swing of things. Would definitely return myself in the future and recommend a visit to friends!

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  2. Vanessa

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I dined here last night. It was really cold outside, so of course had to be bundled up and I love that they had a coat check behind the hostess stand. What I did not like is that when reserving on OpenTable, you were asked if you want to be at the bar or a table top and you choose which reservation works best for you. I booked this well enough in advance and chose to sit at a table, arrived on time for my reservation and was sat at the bar. I was uncomfortable the entire time, but the restaurant was packed, so I knew there was no point in making a stink over being sat at the bar. The service was impeccable and everything we eat and drink was delicious. 

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  3. Olivia

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the food and service was amazing. If I were to go back, I would definitely want to avoid the community table, as it was a little m cramped and the table is so wide that it was very hard to hear.

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  4. Sarah

    VIP

    Denver

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The crab noodles are absolutely phenomenal. The octopus was not good- surprisingly underwhelming. I had a strange experience where I ordered dessert, the server said he’d be right back with the dessert, but then brings me the check instead… which doesn’t have the dessert on it so I thought maybe they comp-ed it so left an extra $10 tip (the price of the dessert)- I waited around for 20 mins for the dessert, and it never came and the server disappeared. It was so strange - so then I just left lol. not sure I’ll go back. Hope they enjoy the extra tip for nothing! The rest of the menu looks great.

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  5. Kate

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Thanks for a fun night out

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  6. Ardel

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best service and great Filipino cuisine! Top notch and a must try!

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  7. Joshua

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An interesting take on Filipino classics, but tends to fall short quite a bit in value, flavor and experience. The pandesal was cold in the middle, lamb skewer immensely bitter and many of the dishes just failing to impress for their $$$.

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  8. Michael

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for NYE and had an absolute blast!! The food was incredible, the service was incredible, the staff as a whole were so friendly and fun, and the vibes were fantastic with all the drinks and karaoke and dancing. 1000/10 we will absolutely be coming back here. We ordered 1-2 of everything they had on the menu and we did not have a single bad bite. Best new restaurant in Denver hands down!

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  9. Aaron

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I had never been here before, but my first time was for their new year’s eve party. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t it. Free seating was fine. We got a table right away. We were very excited for the karaoke, but when I walked up and asked if I could sign up, they turned me away and said they’d find me. All the staff seemed extremely overwhelmed and unprepared for the chaos. The flyer was very misleading. We were under the impression we would be getting champagne and fried chicken for the $30 door fee. $30 for bottomless champagne isn’t bad, but they didn’t give you anything to mix it with. I’d rather have a beer. We still ordered a “bucket” of chicken which was actually just a cup of chicken. The food was very expensive for what it was.

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  10. Catherine

    VIP

    Denver

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! If you haven’t tried Filipino food, this is a must and this restaurant is the place to do it! Chef came by and talked to us for a bit. Enjoyed talking to him and how his life and how he became such an acclaimed, award winning chef!

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FAQs

Magna Kainan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 524-8684.

Magna Kainan is rated 4.6 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today

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Google Map for Magna Kainan

1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Area
    River North (Denver)
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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