Jovanina's Broken Italian

4.7

1327 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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–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
Charlie Madden: (707) 207-1354

Location
1520 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
Area
Downtown / LoDo
Cross Street
15th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

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

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUS$18.00
Grana Padano + Pangrattato + Citrus Caper Dressing
Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$18.00
Carrot Butterscotch + Crunchy Seeds + Whipped Feta + Citrus + Torn Mint
Grilled Colorado PeachedUS$18.00
Cashew Crema + Local Haricot Verte + Lemon Vinaigrette + Dried Cherry
Fall SaladUS$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 SausageUS$26.00
Smoked Mozzarella + Wood Oven Roasted Caramelized Onion
MargheritaUS$27.00
Burrata + Arugula + Basil + Garlic Parmesan Chips + Olive Oil
Bee StingUS$27.00
Grana Padano + Soppressata + Pomodoro + Red Onion + Calabrian Chili Honey

Handmade Fresh Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available +$4

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

Main Plates

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

Sweet

Chocolate BudinoUS$14.00
Sticky Toffee + Hazelnut Tuile + Mascarpone Whipped Cream
AffogatoUS$13.00
Rotating Soft Serve Flavor with a Shot of Espresso
Gelato & SorbettiUS$10.00
Seasonal Flavors
Peach TartletUS$15.00
Diplomat Crema + Honeycomb Candy
Olive Oil CakeUS$14.00
Currant & Raisin Jam + Whipped Goat Cheese + Pear Chip + Pear Sorbet
Basque-Style Pumpkin CheesecakeUS$16.00
Toasted Marshmallow + Pecan Praline
Daily CannoliUS$15.00
Spiced Apple Ricotta + Apple Butter + Caramel

What 1,327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Denver
Romantic

Review summary

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Jovanina's Broken Italian is a top-notch dining destination in Denver, praised for its "phenomenal service" and "incredible food." Guests adore the "unique, flavorful dishes" like the Elk Bolognese and Lobster Diavolo. The cozy, candlelit basement offers a "romantic and intimate" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions.

1,328 Reviews

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Matt
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful gluten free pasta. We got the pesto gluten free and it was easily the best gluten free Italian dish we’ve ever had
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Marjorie
Denver
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely and accommodating. We went before Nuggets game
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Kim
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful first date here. Great service with a romantic atmosphere!
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Justine
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute amazing experience from the service, staff, food and cocktails. We’ll definitely be going back.
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Raven
Central Coast
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was delicious as always, and we got the table we requested
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CHRIS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Troy was amazing. His picks for appetizers and welcome drinks were exceptional.
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Rob
Denver
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice evening before an Ava game. Would definitely go back. Food was great. Was a little pricey but about what you’d expect in that zone of Downtown Denver so not bad really. Chicken Parm and Pesto dish were particularly nice.
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Tom
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Limited menu created a problem for some in our party.
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Tess
Denver
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is extremely splurge-worthy. The service was some of the best we've ever had. Great options across the board, super creative drinks and food, beautiful setting. House made focaccia was beyond delicious. For gluten-free guests, they work hard to provide you lots of options too. We'll definitely be back, and if you haven't tried it yet, you should!
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Thomas
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks. Service was outstanding and welcoming.
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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 25 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–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options

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*US$29.00

Wood Oven Roasted OystersUS$29.00

Crispy OctopusUS$30.00

Antipasti

House Made FocacciaUS$13.00

Rosemary Smoked Bone MarrowUS$21.00

Prosciutto DolceUS$22.00

Fresh Bufala BurrataUS$19.00

Salads & Vegetables

Grilled Lil' Gem CaesarUS$18.00

Oak Ember Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$18.00

Grilled Colorado PeachedUS$18.00

Fall SaladUS$18.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Jovanina's Fennel SausageUS$26.00

MargheritaUS$27.00

Bee StingUS$27.00

Handmade Fresh Pasta

PestoUS$35.00

Elk BologneseUS$36.00

Lobster DiavoloUS$45.00

Roasted Butternut Squash AgnolottiUS$32.00

Main Plates

Grilled BranzinoUS$48.00

Buttermilk Chicken ParmesanUS$38.00

Grilled 40oz PorterhouseUS$150.00

Sweet

Chocolate BudinoUS$14.00

AffogatoUS$13.00

Gelato & SorbettiUS$10.00

Peach TartletUS$15.00

Olive Oil CakeUS$14.00

Basque-Style Pumpkin CheesecakeUS$16.00

Daily CannoliUS$15.00

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