Carmine's on Penn
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 777-6443
Fax: (303) 777-4129
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Carmine's on Penn – by Ephraim Mallery
In Short
Surrounded by houses, this small restaurant seems almost out of place. But with numerous accolades and a loyal following, reservations are a must. Cool crowds hang out at the bar, while groups of friends and romantic couples fill the dining room. Everything is priced and served family-style, with portions feeding four. The pasta Montana yields a mountain of giant penne noodles with juicy chicken, asparagus spears and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Insider Tips
When to GoIf you can't get a reservation, arrive as close to 5pm as possible to avoid the long wait. The crowd is slimmest on Sunday nights.
ParkingCarmine's has complimentary valet service, which can be slow. Opting for the street? Close spaces fill quickly, and be sure to check restrictions or you will be towed.
Where to SitSummertime, the comfortable patio is a great place to enjoy the flowers.
User Reviews for Carmine's on Penn
09/19/2008 Posted by mlaire
Let me start this off with a simple fact - at Carmine's, you are paying for amazing service and atmosphere. When it comes to the food - yes, it's tasty. Yes, you could feed several people with a single entree. Yes, the entrees start around $20 and hop up to $40 for anything seafood or veal. However, Carmine's is not the best Italian I've ever had (check out Patsy's in the Highlands if you're looking for inexpensive, great tasting Italian.) What really seals the deal is flawless service and the hoppin' atmosphere. You can go on the cheap (we've done it) and it will cost you about $60 for 2 people including a bottle of inexpensive wine and an entree to split. I also love going with a group. Last week we had 9 people with 6 bottles of wine, salads and 4 entrees - including a hefty tip for our fantastic server - it was $37.50/pp. Good times.
Pros: Service! Atmosphere! Chicken Montana...yum.
Cons: Slammed on weekends, Tables in the bar area aren't worth it.
07/17/2008 Posted by advocate44
Family style servings and family style prices on EACH item you order, and all prices are not posted on the menu board. Don't get surprised like we did. Our dinner for two - family style veal (enought for 2 with good appetites, 2 salads, 2 glasses of wine, and a plate of pasta (plain spaghetti) came to $93. No kidding.
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