Magna Kainan

4.7

26 Reviews

$31 to $50

Filipino

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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 style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Asian
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 524-8684
Website
http://www.magnadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Carlo Lamagna

Location
1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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26 Reviews

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Vivian
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with few of my friends and my husband. We enjoyed the food, the ambiance and service. We will definitely come back.
Magna KainanResponded today
Thanks for the review, Vivian! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time at Magna Kainan. It's wonderful to know that our food, ambiance, and service met your expectations. We're looking forward to your next visit with more of the FACC Community! Thanks again for choosing us!
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Adam
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with great food! The crispy pork belly main dish was awesome. Loved the pancit noodles and skewers as well.
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Kate
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best kare kare ever! The service was wonderful and the food was great. It’s more elevated than your typical Filipino restaurant around but the flavors are on point and the food is so good!
Magna KainanResponded today
Hello Kate, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our kare kare and found it to be the best you've ever had! We're glad that you appreciated the elevated flavors and found the food to be great representation of Filipino cuisine. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Sherry
Denver
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and service is great. The food is fusion filipino food. It is not your mom’s cooking but the twist of the food was well done. The staff stated that it is family style but the portions were not big enough for family style. I suggest ordering your own “ulam”.
Magna KainanResponded today
Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and our service. We pride ourselves in representing Filipino cuisine. We use traditional flavors and recipes while elevating them with high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. It’s our way of honoring Filipino cuisine while offering a fresh perspective. We also appreciate your feedback on the portion sizes and family-style concept. Your suggestion to order individual Ulam is a great tip, and we’ll take your comments into consideration as we continue to refine our offerings. Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We look forward to having you come back as we grow. Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager
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Julian
Denver
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a great new restaurant! The food was excellent, service was top notch, the ambiance and decor were well designed, and the location is improving. Parking was not easy but with the construction in the area, I’m sure it will improve.
Magna KainanResponded today
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance here at Magna Kainan. It’s great to know that our design resonated with you, and we appreciate your kind words about our team’s efforts. We understand that parking can be a bit challenging right now, and are working to have something more accessible in the near future. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience! Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager
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john
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with awesome staff. Food was very authentic. Excited to have such an awesome Filipino restaurant!!
Magna KainanResponded today
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the authenticity of our food and had a great experience with our awesome team. It means so much to us to bring Filipino cuisine to the community, and we’re thrilled to have your support. We can’t wait to welcome you back to enjoy more of what we have to offer! Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager
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Anthony
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Really wanted to love and support this restaurant, but our experience was poor especially the waiter who tried to gaslight and blame us. We got the fried rice with shrimp paste, which as a Vietnamese person I love anything with shrimp paste. The dish was a salt bomb and inedible. The self proclaimed “white midwestern boy”waiter gaslit us (Asians) trying to blame our “inexperience” with Asian cuisine instead of just apologizing for the dish. It is not our “inexperience” with shrimp paste. It is our issue with it being so salty we had to spit it out. Luckily, a female staff member and handled it graciously. However, my wife and I were dumbfounded by this guy. We canceled our future reservations at the restaurant and will be sure to let our friends know of our experience. Other dishes that fell flat: the eggplant skewer, citrus salad. Their crab noodles were good though. Ube sticky rice was ok.
Magna KainanResponded on November 21, 2024
Anthony, As a new restaurant just five days into opening, we’re still refining our service and our food. I genuinely appreciated you alerting me to the issue at the time and once we chatted and I took it off the bill, I believed we had resolved things positively, which makes this review all the more disheartening. Regarding your concerns about our server, we never want a guest to feel anything but positive from their interactions from our service team. Your concerns are genuinely heard and will only help us improve. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we are committed to learning and improving. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly if you'd like to discuss this further. Christina Stone General Manager
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Melody
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at this restaurant deserve the highest praise! From the moment we arrived, we were treated with such warmth and kindness. The team was incredibly attentive. Special shoutout to Shawn and Nick who went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. If you're looking for a restaurant with incredible hospitality and a great atmosphere, Magna Kainan is the place to go. Cheers from Chicago!
Magna KainanResponded today
Thank you for the amazing review and kind words! We're thrilled to hear our team, especially Shawn and Nick, made your visit exceptional. Your praise for their warmth and attentiveness means so much to us. We’re grateful for your support all the way from Chicago and can’t wait to welcome you back to Magna Kainan for another wonderful experience! Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager
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Maxwell
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything! The lechon was amazing and so were all the cocktails. Will definitely be back, so glad to finally have a good and authentic Filipino restaurant in Denver! Steve, our waiter, was amazing too. Great service and food.
Magna KainanResponded today
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you loved the lechon, cocktails, and the authentic Filipino flavors. Your shoutout to Steve means a lot—we’re lucky to have him on our team! We’re so glad to be part of the Denver community and can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience. Maraming salamat! Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager
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Irene
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, really nice and personable service and such a cool and funky interior - will definitely be back!
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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 4.7 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
Neighborhood
River North (Denver)
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.magnadenver.com/
Phone number
(720) 524-8684

Magna Kainan

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What 26 people are saying

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