Benzina

4.7

566 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 399-2352
Website
http://benzinadenver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Daniele Bolognini

Location
4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205
Area
Park Hill
Cross Street
On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
Additional
Dog Friendly

Popular dishes

Aperol SpritzUS$15.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda
Hugo SpritzUS$15.00
Elderflower, Mint, Lime, Soda, Prosecco
Limoncello SpritzUS$15.00
Limoncello, Prosecco, Club Soda
Classic NegroniUS$16.00
Gin, Campari, Trincheri Rosso
White NegroniUS$16.00
Gin, Alessio Blanco, Cocchi Americano
Benzina Old FashionedUS$16.00
291 Bourbon, Meletti Amaro, Amaretto, Angostura
Gin or Vodka MartiniUS$16.00
Belle Chasse Vodka or Bluecoat Gin Blue Cheese Olives + $1
Strawberry FieldsUS$17.00
Mezcal, Strawberry, Ginger, Lime, Egg white
Passion Fruit MartiniUS$17.00
Vodka, Passionfruit, Vanilla
Classic MargaritaUS$15.00
Tequila, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Top Shelf MargaritaUS$18.00
Tequila Ocho, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Italian MargaritaUS$15.00
Tequila, Nonino Apertivo, Lime
Spiced Pear MargaritaUS$16.00
Mezcal, Pear, Lime, Agave
Blueberry CosmoUS$16.00
Vodka, Blueberry, Cranberry, Lime
Rosemary Empress GimletUS$16.00
Pea Flower Gin, Lime, Rosemary Simple
Fall FashionedUS$16.00
Aged Rum, Apple Cider, Angostura
Strawberry Basil G&TUS$15.00
Gin, Strawberry, Basil, Tonic

Non-Alcoholic

Cherry LimeadeUS$6.00
Club Soda, Lime, Grenadine
Phony NegroniUS$12.00
Non-Alcoholic Negroni Alternative
0.0US$8.00
Strawberry, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
Princess PeachUS$8.00
Club Soda, Peach, Lime

Wines By The Glass

Ruffino Lumina ProseccoUS$15.00
Prosecco, Italy NV
Poggio Costa Sparkling RoseUS$15.00
Veneto, Italy
Tenute Sella RosatoUS$14.00
Piedmont, Italy 2023
Vignetidel Sole Pinot GrigioUS$14.00
Verona, Italy
La Chiara Gavi di GaviUS$16.00
Piedmont, Italy
Roeno ChardonnayUS$14.00
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
San Vincente VermentinoUS$15.00
Tuscany, Italy
Vietti Barbera D’AstiUS$16.00
Asti, Italy
Regaleali Nero D’AvolaUS$14.00
Sicily, Italy
Carpineto Chianti ClassicoUS$16.00
Tuscany, Italy
Rodney Strong Cabernet SauvignonUS$15.00
Sonoma Country, California

Beer

Westbound & Down Italian PilsUS$9.00
Denver, CO 4.9%
Stem Cider Pear AppleUS$8.00
Lafayette, CO
Cerebral ’Neon Lite’ Colfax LagerUS$8.00
Denver, CO 4.5%
Snake River “Jenny Lake” LagerUS$8.00
Snake River, WY 5.3%
Westbound & Down IPAUS$10.00
Denver, CO 7.0%
Westbound & Down Hazy IPAUS$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide OktoberfestUS$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide Denver Pale AleUS$8.00
Denver, CO 5.0%
Menabrea LagerUS$8.00
Biella, Italy 4.8% (bottle)
Heineken 0.0 (NA)US$7.00
Holland (can)
Rationale Mexican Lager (NA)US$7.00
California(can)

Dessert Drinks

Pumpkin Spice MartiniUS$16.00
Vodka, Pumpking Spice Liqueur, Coole Swan
Tiramisu Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
Vodka, Espresso, Tiramisu Liqueur, Mascarpone

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Denver
Great for outdoor dining
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benzina offers a vibrant dining experience in a unique, repurposed garage setting. Guests rave about the "excellent food," particularly the pizzas, panna cotta, and innovative Italian dishes. The "top-notch" service and lively atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions. With a "marvelous wine list" and open kitchen, it's a neighborhood gem.

566 Reviews

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Sean
Denver
36 reviews
vip
1.0
36 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I don’t get it. $100 for a calzone, a salad and two house drinks? In a former car garage? What an I missing? Sorry…don’t get the value prop….won’t return.
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Heidi
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this neighborhood spot - very warm and welcoming and the food and drinks are exceptional!! The roasted cauliflower is the best thing I’ve ever eaten!!
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Bernadette
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been to dinner here multiple times and absolutely love the food. The Brussel Sprout Salad is to die for. Great service and ambience.
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Kevin
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was great, along with the service. It is an old gas stattion hence the name Benzina ( Italian for gasoline). We have been there twice in the last couple of months.
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Scott
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Benzine has been reliably good for the past three years since we started going. The food and drinks are all good to great and the service is never slow. I’m hungry for some bread hot from the oven with a bowl of cacio e pepe right now.
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Adam
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. Drinks were really good. On the dining room side it gets a little loud but nothing you can't deal with. We already made reservations for the next time.
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John
Denver
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a real gem. If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, Chef Danny is a master at his craft and stays faithful to serving fresh Italian ingredients in creative dishes. If you are looking for a menu with dozens and dozens of items that you can customize as well as build-your-own-pizzas for just a few dollars, this is NOT the place for you. The menu is very select and changes seasonally and it never ceases to delight us with newfound favorites. The rabbit and squash tagliatelle with sage last night was sublime! I'd return tonight for a repeat if I could. And don't get me started on the hot, made-to-order bread with cacio e pepe dipping sauce/foam. Positively addictive. Or, the baby gems Caesar salad with smoked trout and herbed bread crumbs. The wine list features some marvelous, select wines with pricing appropriate for their quality. The vibe here is upbeat and casual and can be a bit "energetic" on a busy night. Overall, a fresh take on an Italian Bistro in a charming retrofitted gas station.
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Tom
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent, the dishes were really good! Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu!
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Thomas
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alexis was an amazing server, the food & drinks were beyond flavorful and enjoyable. The ambience was perfect for a Saturday evening and the pacing was impeccable.
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John
Denver
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Creative Italian food served in an artful manner. Watching the “production” while sitting at the counter gives one a greater appreciation for the careful and masterful preparation by chef Danny and his line crew. All so talented. Kudos!!!
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FAQs

Benzina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Benzina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 399-2352.

Benzina is rated 4.7 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

Additional information

Cross Street
On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
Area
Park Hill
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniele Bolognini
Additional
Dog Friendly

Website
http://benzinadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 399-2352

Benzina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Mushroom

Margherita DOP

Cauliflower

Cocktails

Aperol SpritzUS$15.00

Hugo SpritzUS$15.00

Limoncello SpritzUS$15.00

Classic NegroniUS$16.00

White NegroniUS$16.00

Benzina Old FashionedUS$16.00

Gin or Vodka MartiniUS$16.00

Strawberry FieldsUS$17.00

Passion Fruit MartiniUS$17.00

Classic MargaritaUS$15.00

Top Shelf MargaritaUS$18.00

Italian MargaritaUS$15.00

Spiced Pear MargaritaUS$16.00

Blueberry CosmoUS$16.00

Rosemary Empress GimletUS$16.00

Fall FashionedUS$16.00

Strawberry Basil G&TUS$15.00

Non-Alcoholic

Cherry LimeadeUS$6.00

Phony NegroniUS$12.00

0.0US$8.00

Princess PeachUS$8.00

Wines By The Glass

Ruffino Lumina ProseccoUS$15.00

Poggio Costa Sparkling RoseUS$15.00

Tenute Sella RosatoUS$14.00

Vignetidel Sole Pinot GrigioUS$14.00

La Chiara Gavi di GaviUS$16.00

Roeno ChardonnayUS$14.00

San Vincente VermentinoUS$15.00

Vietti Barbera D’AstiUS$16.00

Regaleali Nero D’AvolaUS$14.00

Carpineto Chianti ClassicoUS$16.00

Rodney Strong Cabernet SauvignonUS$15.00

Beer

Westbound & Down Italian PilsUS$9.00

Stem Cider Pear AppleUS$8.00

Cerebral ’Neon Lite’ Colfax LagerUS$8.00

Snake River “Jenny Lake” LagerUS$8.00

Westbound & Down IPAUS$10.00

Westbound & Down Hazy IPAUS$10.00

Great Divide OktoberfestUS$10.00

Great Divide Denver Pale AleUS$8.00

Menabrea LagerUS$8.00

Heineken 0.0 (NA)US$7.00

Rationale Mexican Lager (NA)US$7.00

Dessert Drinks

Pumpkin Spice MartiniUS$16.00

Tiramisu Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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