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Dining Room - Carmine's On Penn, Denver, CO

Carmine's On Penn

4.5
4.5
2691 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Carmine's on Penn was established in 1994 as a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. We accept reservations for up to 8 people online. Please include persons of any age in the reservation. For parties of 9 guests or more, kindly call the restaurant directly.

A 3.5% Kitchen Living Wage is shared among our kitchen team in an equitable manner.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-6443
  • Website
    http://www.carminescolorado.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Villareal
  • Catering
    Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.
  • Location
    92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Cross street
    Bayaud and Pennsylvania
  • Parking details
    Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
  • Public transit
    Closest is Alameda Station
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmine's On Penn is a beloved Italian restaurant in Denver, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Known for large, family-style portions, it offers a warm atmosphere perfect for group dining. While some experiences vary, many rave about its classic dishes like Chicken Parmesan and the "best marinara sauce in Denver."

2,691 Reviews

  1. Isis

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious as usual. Service was pretty good but overall it was good.

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  2. John

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Reasons why we keep coming back!

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  3. Debbie

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Repeat customer. We love dinning at Carmines year round but it’s a special meal for my family around the Holidays. Thanks!!

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  4. Jennifer

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carmine’s on Penn is a Denver treasure. Always great for a special dinner. The food and staff are exceptional.

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  5. Beth

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter. Very friendly staff. Good was very good

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  6. Keith

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening and the service was fantastic. The only negative is price. Extremely expensive for Italian food Overall, I would recommend, however there are numerous Italian restaurants that just as good and less than half the price.

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  7. Mark

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a great birthday celebration for our son and our granddaughters.

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  8. Pamela

    Denver

    191 reviews

    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Most everything was great, but the chicken Montana was a “miss”. Loved the short rib and chicken parm. Huge helpings; looking forward to the leftovers!

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  9. Dick

    Denver

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Carmine's on Penn used to be THE place to go for outstanding Italian food in Denver. I returned last night with two out of town friends hoping for a repeat. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer that did not show and the waiter said the kitchen forgot the order! I think there were maybe two other table occupied. Then what used to be a memorable salad was just awful. I ordered the veal parmigiana, one of my favorites, but the veal was very tough and without flavor. I asked what came with it and was told "nothing" so had to pay $8 for a very average side of spaghetti. I could not finish my entree and my two guests had theirs boxed up to take back to the hotel in hopes that they may be very hungry later. I was extremely disappointed with the latest encounter at Carmine's and will probably never return. Meeting today with a business associate and he asked my opinion. When I told him, he thanked me for validating his opinion from recent experience. There are so many very good Italian restaurants in Denver and Cherry Creek, why would i ever go back for a bad and very much overpriced dinner at Carmines? Bad food, poor service, and high prices! No More!

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  10. Mindy

    Denver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very overpriced, only mediocre quality and taste, chocolate cake had no frosting

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FAQs

Carmine's On Penn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 777-6443.

Carmine's On Penn is rated 4.5 stars by 2691 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmine's On Penn

92 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayaud and Pennsylvania
  • Neighborhood
    Washington Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking in our neighborhood. There is a school between Cedar to the south, Bayaud to the west, Washington to the east, and Pearl to the west. It is a short block from us and since no one lives there, it is a reliable place to find a parking spot. Currently streets in the area are closed off or restricted for Covid-19 street dining.
  • Public transit
    Closest is Alameda Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Villareal
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.carminescolorado.com/
  • Phone number
    (303) 777-6443
  • Catering
    Catering is an added feature of the restaurant with the goal of bringing our delicious food to you. We can cater business, personal, or off site events. For pricing, availability, or just to learn more about how Carmine's delivers exceptional catering; simply email: Catering@Carminescolorado.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Room accommodates parties ranging in size from 18 to 32. We offer inclusive pricing with food and wine selected for your party. If you are interested in hosting a private event, please give us a call at 303-777-6443.
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