Benzina

4.8

611 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

2 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

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Booked 23 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
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 "phenomenal" dining experience with "spectacular" service and "delicious" food, including "unforgettable" pizza and "amazing" dishes like steak tartare and mushroom risotto. The unique setting in a converted garage adds charm, though noise and temperature can be concerns. Still, Benzina is a "hidden gem" and "one of the best" in Denver.

611 Reviews

W
Warren
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic again! Our favorite restaurant in Denver. Hopefully, destructive progressive policies can be overcome, and the Benzina is able to stay open.
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Jody
VIP
Denver
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious meal and amazing service. Cocktails were unique and delicious, the pizza was light and fresh, arancini was a tasty and interesting bite, and the Caesar salad with trout is not to be missed! Our server was incredible - warm, friendly, and attentive. Overall, wonderful meal and experience and REALLY hope to return.
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Liz
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a Friday night out with a friend. Prices are higher than expected.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pizza in Denver! Great ambiance and drinks too!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, food and drink! We can’t lose this amazing restaurant!
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Chris
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Server disappeared and food was delayed as were second round of drinks. table next to us arrived after us but were served and done long before us.
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KEITH
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great service fairly price selection of wine
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Robb
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Easily the best restaurant in Park Hill or Central Park, Lowry, Congress Park, or City Park for that matter! Great preparation, expression of flavors, and quality ingredients. I was eating the food last night looking forward to come back to try other items on the menu in the future. Go.
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Natalie
VIP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Please don’t close!!!! Best operation in the city.
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Graham
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place we very much enjoy having in our neighborhood. We were so sorry to hear they will be closing.
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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 4.8 stars by 611 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

2 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 23 times today

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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

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Additional information

Mushroom

Margherita DOP

Ravioli

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

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