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Magna Kainan, Denver, CO

Magna Kainan

4.5
4.5
122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 524-8684
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • 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 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magna Kainan is a vibrant addition to Denver's food scene, celebrated for its innovative take on Filipino cuisine. With standout dishes like "crab fat noodles" and "adobo fried rice," the restaurant offers a delightful mix of flavors. Guests appreciate the "great ambiance," "friendly staff," and "fun atmosphere," making it perfect for a memorable dining experience.

122 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and unique. The drinks also were beautiful to look at and again unique. In spite of the chaos of Restaurant Week, the service was friendly and prompt. We highly recommend this restaurant. The only request: turn down the music a little.

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  2. denverfoodie

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, unique flavors with varied ingredients. Loved it!

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  3. Clare

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressed. A comfortably casual, yet exciting atmosphere. The portions were generous. The lumpia, adobo fried rice, inasal chicken and pandesal were all perfect. Cannot wait to come back!

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  4. Kate

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a good experience. We had the kordero, lumpia shanghai, tokwa, adobo fried rice, and and the kare-kare. Our favorites were the lumpia shanghai, tokwa, and kordero. The kare-kare was a bit of a let down. It was missing something - salt or spice but was a flat way to end the meal.

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  5. Whitney VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is so special! Our server was really knowledgeable and helpful guiding us through the menu, the n/a drinks are just as fabulous as the cocktails, and the food is exciting yet familiar, and so comforting and delicious. I will be back!

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  6. Johanna VIP

    Denver131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had never Filipino food before. Stephen, our server, explained everything very well. We had a great variety of delicious food and a very enjoyable experience overall!

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  7. Tami

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, very different flavors and menu. Sisal pork was delicious. Very fun and delicious cocktails.
    Magna KainanResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Tami for dining with us and taking the time to review. We love bringing bold and unique flavors to the table, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the Sisig dish and our cocktails. Thank you for being part of our growing community—hope to have you back soon for more! Christina Stone, General Manager

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  8. Sara

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! We(4) had the adobo fried rice, lumpia, chicken and pork skewers, pancit with prawns, repolyo, bistek, and cocktails/wine/beer! Everything was great, staff was friendly and caring, and the ambiance was so welcoming. Will be back :)
    Magna KainanResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Sara, I love to hear that you had such an amazing experience. Sounds like you got to try a great mix of dishes—Adobo Fried Rice, Lumpia, Skewers, Pancit, Bistek—all such solid choices! I’m so glad the food, drinks, and our warm hospitality all came together for you. Thank you for being part of our growing community—we can’t wait to have you back! Be sure to say hi next time! Christina Stone, General Manager

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  9. Autumn

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bomb food, fun drinks, chill atmosphere. Go here!
    Magna KainanResponded on February 25, 2025
    Love to hear this, Autumn! Great food, creative drinks, and good vibes are what we’re all about. Thank you for being part of our growing community—hope to see you again soon! Christina Stone, General Manager

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  10. Sidney VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So awesome to have something other than “new American” in Denver. Love the vibe and the employees all seem to be enjoying themselves. The food was delicious. The crab fat noodles were very good, just super rich. The pipino (cucumber dish) was really good for something light/bright.
    Magna KainanResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you Sidney ! I appreciate you coming in and sharing your experience. It’s exciting to bring something different to Denver’s food scene, and I love that you picked up on our positive energy—our team really does have a great time. Hope to see you again soon—be sure to say hi next time! Christina Stone, General Manager

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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 4.5 stars by 122 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 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Magna Kainan

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
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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
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