I met a friend here for dinner before going to the Red Carpet screening for closing night at the Denver Film Festival. It was 5:30 and the restaurant was pretty much empty. We had reservations and asked for a booth. We were shown to the very back booth, which had an outstanding view of a trash dumpster. Moving on, I pondered what to order, as this restaurant has amazing reviews. Our server, Mike, was very attentive. The Chef's 5-course taster menu would have been an option, especially since you can swap appetizers and entrees out to customize your own menu. But I wasn't hungry enough for 5 courses, so I opted for the Panzano Panzanella, which was goat cheese, red onions, arugula, cucumber, frisée, focaccia in a red wine vinaigrette. The focaccia was like giant croutons and the salad was sort of set on top of them. Pretty tasty. I chose a vegetarian entree, the Ravioli Verdi Di Barbabietola, beet-green ricotta filling, mushroom consommé, roasted mushrooms. I found it a little salty. It may have been the mushrooms. I don't know. I finished my dinner with the trio of cannolis. These were absolutely delicious. Also, the bread basket with olive oil dipping sauce was amazing. So, a salad, a vegetarian pasta entree, dessert and two glasses of Prosecco ($10/each) set me back $75. Add tip and this was a $100 meal. After leaving the dining area, which now was pretty busy, we asked for directions to the lady's room. It was on the lower level. To our dismay, we found the stalls we not very clean. This restaurant is located in the Hotel Monacco. You can valet park your car for $8 if you are dining at this restaurant, or $48 if you just want to use their lot. ($48 for overnight parking.). We were lucky and scored a meter, but there are not a lot of them to be found. read more

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I went in 2014 and it stood out as the bright spot in my Denver visit then... fast forward to October 2022. I knew I had to return. The ambiance and the service is spectacular. Brian was our server. He was funny, knowledgeable and I can't think of any other place where the service has been this outstanding. I ordered the rib-eye special. It was cooked to perfection and literally melted in my mouth. The butterscotch pudding was amazing. It had a thin layer of caramel on top which made the dish. If I ran the world I would layer the butterscotch pudding and the caramel as a parfait. I would give them 10 stars if I could! read more

In Denver for a trip and checked out this place during restaurant week because my coworkers said they never had a bad meal here. I had the brussel sprouts for appetizer. It was perfectly crispy and the fresh apple and apple cider reduction perfectly cancels out the bitterness of the vegetable. The Bolognese sauce and the tiramisu for dessert were both really rich. Great experience! read more

Panzano - Brussel sprouts, Rigatoni Bolognese and bread - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This lovely little place I will give 4 stars. Everything was fantastic. The appetizers were amazing; we got calamari, and brussel sprouts. We told them it was one of our birthdays, and so they brought us champagne on the house. We had three glasses, and they didn't charge us for any of it! The service was also amazing; the waiters and bussers kept our table spotless, and I'm pretty sure multiple management employees were walking around checking on tables. The only thing we didn't love was the main course. The dishes were well put together, and good portions too. Personally for me, the flavor just didn't sit right with me, and the pasta seemed a tad over cooked. Overall, the restaurant was great, and I would definitely come here again, and just order a different entree! read more

Very nice, upscale downtown eateries. Good food, nice wine selection, fun to sit at the bar area and watch food being prepared.

My first time here and I had the Prosciutto Figura pizza. It was delicious! My friend had the Bolognese and I tried a little of it and that was delicious also! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I would not recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a big portion. I ordered the gnocchi with chicken for pick up and it came with only 6 gnocchi noodles. This portion wouldn't even fill up my two month old nephew. The food was great, but for $39, it is without a doubt not worth it whatsoever. read more

Excellent food, service, and experience. Ordered the Brussel sprout appetizer and octopus appetizer. Honestly the best Brussel sprouts i have ever had. The octopus was good with a sauce that was a nice complement. The main course I ordered was the scallops. The scallops were done excellent. The greens and the sauce that it was served with were a great complement to the scallops. Only ordered coffee for dessert. Our waiter was attentive. He was there and made sure that all of our needs are taken care of but not overbearing despite or staying there for several hours. The only drawback to this restaurant, was the background noise making conversation a little more challenging. But that is no reason why I would say not to go here. If you are in town this is an excellent recommend but be ready to have an open wallet. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The Fra Diablo was amazing! The service was amazing, the wine was awesome and the food was unbelievable. Do yourself a favor and take your favorite person here for a great meal. He will not regret it! read more

I enjoyed my meal here - solid food but wouldn't say it was spectacular! The fish was cooked very well, pasta was okay, and dessert was mediocre. Good service and didn't have to make a reservation though! read more

Stopped in for lunch because the place I was trying to go to was closed. Had the pizza and it was fantastic. Haven't tried anything else but would definitely go back. read more

Amazing! It was sooo good. Our trip included a lot of Italian food and I did not think I could have anymore. I was wrong. This was next-level good. I had the braised bison short ribs! read more

Kind of a traditional type classy restaurant without any stuffiness or pretensions. The staff are numerous and helpful, not intrusive but always available when needed. We had the pork chop with mushrooms & a ravioli dish (vegetarian option) both were deemed delicious. The tiramisu is very good, (but then I've never had tiramisu I didn't like). Best of all? The brussel sprouts - so delicious I can envision brussel sprouts, some bread (didn't have any but the neighboring table did and it was so fragrant & tempting) and a glass of wine, si! read more

We celebrated my husband's birthday here last night. Our server Carlos was fantastic. Panzano even surprised us with a champagne toast and complimentary dessert. This is my second time dining here (sounds weird, but get the Brussels sprouts!), so I always recommend this place to people looking for Italian when they can't get reservations at the more popular spots in town. Espresso martinis are also rich and frothy, so good! read more

First time here and hopefully won't be our last (if we're ever in town again). Good location, great service, excellent food/drinks. We were very surprised we didn't need a reservation on a Friday night, but we were seated immediately. Can get a little loud at times, but what good Italian restaurant doesn't? I started with a glass of wine (great selection) and the cheese platter. For dinner I opted for the Carbonara and my wife had the Bolognese. Both were excellent dishes. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best Italian restaurant in denver hands down, maybe in the US. Everything I have ever tried here has been phenomenal. They take a dish and really elevate the flavor with their own twist and ingredients. They use true authentic Italian ingredients and also source a lot of local ingredients such as first snow goat cheese. This is the place you take your girlfriend to propose, celebrate your birthday, or just go to have a true authentic Italian meal. We went for my birthday last night and everyone working was so welcoming and professional. Our server, mike, provided excellent service and is a great asset for this restaurant. What are you still doing here? Go to panzanos, start with an order of their famous Brussels sprouts, Order whatever entree sounds intriguing, and have a great time. You won't regret it! read more

Panzano - Squid ink pasta with lobster, squid, and rock shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Housemade items make great Italian food. It's what sets an italian place apart from the countless others. Panzano delivers in every category. You'll notice in every delicious bite that everything from the sauce, to the pasta and bread are made in house. Our Caesar salad was really exceptional. Even the oil, olive and spice mixture you get to top the fresh bread is wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our meal. They offer a tasting menu that looked spectacular, but it's 5 courses. A bit much for NYE. Next time... Our server was also exceptional. Like any great server, he balanced being polite, fun, and professional. The ambiance is also great. It feels open, yet homey. It's romantic, but well lit enough to see. It's no wonder Panzano is one of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Denver. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great Caesar salad here! That salad with their bread selection and their house olive tapenade and an ice tea. Fabulous! Also great are the soups. This restaurant has many fine Italian dishes - which I have tried. But it's their soups and salads that are really great. Then, top it off with an espresso and a biscotti. I can't wait to get back yo Panzano's! read more

Just stopped in for a drink We Didn't have food but the happy hour waiter was attentive & offered GF non dairy options. read more

I've only eaten here once several years ago but it left an impression on me. If you are a fan of Italian food (or from an Italian family), it doesn't get much better than the food you'll find at Panzanos. Everything we tried during our visit was fantastic. Outside of the food, this is one of those places that just feels special inside. It's an intangible thing, but you are made to feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It was the overall experience here, in addition to the food, that really made for such an enjoyable dining experience. Although it is a somewhat pricier option, we think it's well worth the occasional treat and we will absolutely be visiting again soon. read more

This place is amazing! Both food and service! I'm so sad that we were staying at the kimpton hotel but did not know of this gem downstairs of us until the day we had to left! If I had known, I would've eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because they have different things on the menu for different meals. We got to try the breakfast menu and I got the chicken hash while my bf got the eggs Benedict. I was never really a breakfast person but after trying the chicken hash I am addicted! I've been trying to search for something similar back home but haven't found it yet. I also woke up craving for sangria and the bartender was nice enough to make it for me although they usually don't serve it. 5 stars for food and service! read more

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Great food and great service! Highly recommended to sit at the bar and watch the chefs!

Not many of my restaurant reviews get the coveted 5 Star rating, but Panzano has earned it. Great food, awesome service. The flavors are outstanding. This has to be one of my favorites in Denver. The PEI mussels are awesome, as were both dishes. We were there at lunch, though I was told that there were no reservations at noon, we lucked out and they found us a spot right away. read more

3 stars for the food, but 5 stars for the bartender, so I'm landing overall at 4 stars for Panzano. The food was okay, nothing out of the ordinary. The bread I ordered also came a bit moldy, which threw me way off, especially considering I paid extra for them, but that's besides the point. I had the primavera pasta (part of their brunch menu, since I made it for the tail end of that service), which wasn't bad at all, but again, nothing mind-blowing. The meal was saved, however, by the bartender who asked me for a flavor profile that I was looking for, and immediately recommended the Sad Panda stout, which was absolutely divine - might be my favorite beer to date, and I usually am not a big beer fan at all. My only regret is that I can't recall her name, but she definitely made my experience at Panzano well worth it! read more

Came in here during a holiday week for a lunch, my server Jose was excellent and attentive throughout even though he was covering a lot of the tables in my section. His back waiter was awesome and helpful as well. Food was very good but the service took it over the top. Definitely will be back. read more

TASTE - Soup and pasta was good and plated nicely. The focaccia is served cold and not worth the calories. PRICE - $30 for a moderately-sized pasta dish with sausage (read: nothing exotic, imported, or fancy) and a little sprig of broccoli isn't worth it to me. HOST - We squeezed in at a loud community table in the bar because the dining room was a 2-hour wait. Prime tables sat open from when we sat to when we left. OVERALL - Try something else in this area full of restaurants read more

Honestly, I wasn't sure that I'm wealthy enough to write this review. I'm still not sure, but I'm going to write it anyway: For me, this is a straight up 5 star. This isn't a knock-you-off-your-feet restaurant, but it's EXTREMELY high quality. The homemade pasta was amazing (my girlfriend had gluten free and said it's the best gluten free pasta she's had in her life). The Brussel sprouts were fantastic. The meat was perfectly cooked and very tasty. We got the pudding for desert and it was phenomenal. The only thing I would have liked is more spice in the dishes - they were a bit plain. If you're looking for something exploding with flavor, you might want to consider somewhere else. Service was amazing. Our waiter took my ID and recognized that my birthday was the next day and comped our desert. Very friendly guy. Even the bus woman was friendly and talkative. For me personally, I would like to go somewhere more flavorful, but the quality of the dishes give it a 5 star. read more

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Awesome breakfast experience. Definitely recommend the banana bread French toast. I tried the Di Parma, which was also super good. We are coming back for dinner for sure. read more

We had a very nice meal at Panzano for NYE. The ambiance was fantastic. Next time I'd love to sit at the bar watch the chefs cook! The appetizers and and dessert were the stars of the meal. We started w the Brussels and calamari. We got a 1/2 order of both. Both fantastic. My fiancé had the rigatoni Bolognese and said he would try something different next time. I had the orecchiette with sausage. It was VERY salty. I'd also get something different next time. We finished w a latte and tiramisu. Overall 4 stars. read more

We had the honor of sitting at the chef's table where we could watch all the food be made. We had sous chef Javier Mercado by us and he was an absolute delight, despite being super busy: he told us stories, gave us recommendations on the menu, and showed us what he does. Chef was in the zone, but always looked over to give us a smile. This place is the best --- better than the top restaurants in Boulder we usually go to. Amazing food, friendly service and fun experience. read more

I've been here twice now - the service and presentation are always fantastic. No complaints there! My issue is the food. It always hurts my stomach after and the taste is always lacking. I am not one to shy away from decadent food and I'm not a Northern Italian food expert but I am just not impressed with the spread. The cheese board is $18 for two cheeses and two meats, which is much too expensive. The entrees, $40 each, had a ton of food. At least two portions, which is great! The issue is that the taste has only one note. My chicken and risotto dish had only a savory flavor to it, and nothing else. The dessert was a disproportionate tiramisu in a cup. I think the presentation and taste could've been better. After a $130 meal, I want more memories that how long I had to sit in the bathroom after. We may come back to try the breakfast or happy hour. read more

My family enjoyed a wonderful time at this restaurant during the Denver Lights Christmas Parade. It checks all the boxes but the most remarkable was the service and ambiance. Our server and other staff were so kind and ensured we had a pleasant experience. Their wine selection is delicious and it is obvious they have taken care in their selection. Their wood fire oven makes wonderful bread and pizza. We will definitely go back. read more

It was 10 years ago since we were last in Denver for a Convention and discovered Panzano's. It was so good on that trip that we dined there twice during. 10 years later we found ourselves back in Denver and Panzano's did not disappoint. The food was exceptional. The Brussel Sprouts dish is amazing and a must. I generally do not eat brussel sprouts but at Panzano's I could not stop eating them. The bread with fried burrata, tomato jam and pesto took bread service to the next level. The burrata cheese with the garlic in the pesto and the sweetness of the tomato jam was a perfect combination. Next, was their Caesar nicely crisp and chilled lettuce with what is obviously homemade caesar dressing was a nice transition for the main course. If you have never had a Caesar salad with homemade dressing you are in for a treat. For the entree we had their pasta bolognese which was a home run. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the bolognese with veal and pork was so good. The bolognese has a slight kick to it and is filled with flavor. The pasta was so good even though we were full we could not stop eating it. Just wish we had room to try one of their desserts. Along with the fabulous meal the entire team at Panzano's is exceptional. The service was efficient, attentive and friendly. We were seated by the open kitchen and noticed how well the entire team worked together. Food was promptly served once it was ready. They did not keep the food on the counter waiting for our server but instead another server immediately brought our food to us. Our water glasses were never empty constantly being topped off when necessary. The plates between courses and empty cocktail glassed were promptly removed from the table keeping a nice clean table for the next course. The service is 110% here. This restaurant is a must visit if you enjoy a great evening of freshly prepared and delicious Italian food. Now that we have a very good friend living in Denver we are excited to return here for dinner on our many trips to Denver to visit our friend. Thank you Panzano's for a wonderful evening! read more

Normally I'm hesitant to eat at restaurants inside of hotels. This restaurant broke me of my hesitation! The food was excellent, fresh and they had amazing traditional Italian flavors! The Brussel sprouts were one of the best dishes I've ever had. Our service was amazing and they never left a glass anything less than full. Once a dish was empty, they cleared it. Everyone was on their game and they were happy to serve! The ambiance was great. Nice and quiet, no obnoxiously loud music playing. You could actually have a conversation with your table. I'm thinking of going back tonight! Lol read more

I was in town visiting family and we made a reservation here for my birthday. It is beautiful inside, located near the 16th Street Mall downtown. We got there on time for our res but were told we'd have to wait bc the table before us hadn't cleared out. After 20 min we were still waiting and I was a bit frustrated they couldn't just sit us at another table. They ended up seating us in the very back (where you get forgotten bc you're behind a giant pillar). Even though I wasn't thrilled with the service or the way they handled that the food was amazing. I had the grano arso orecchiette which was amazing (even though they forgot my brocollini). Delicious squid ink pasta with Italian sausage and pecorino. 10/10. They did offer me a birthday desert and it was beautiful. I'd come back for sure. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Panzano is simply our favorite place for date night. We live on the complete other side of the state and make it our goal to come at least once a year. read more

Chewy overcooked noodles & tasteless oily meat sauce. The focaccia is not focaccia but a loaf of strange tasting undercooked bread. I think it was supposed to be rosemary? I arrived 45min before closing & was rushed to order & forced to sit in the bar area. Wasn't offered dessert menu at all either. Then I was rushed to pay while eating because the waiter wanted to cash out his drawer exactly at 9pm. Don't bother with this place. read more

Another manager reached out after reading this review. Offered for me to please come in again when he was working to try it out-- with no offer to compensate or reimburse for prior or future bad experiences. What a joke. Sure I'll risk another bad meal on my expense. Think not. Too many other GREAT spots in the area... Try out The Corner Office or Terra Denver--closer to theaters and excellent customer service. Good luck! read more

Really fantastic menu and surprisingly yummy Italian food. Sometimes I think Italian can be a good genre that is a bit vanilla, but this menu offers high quality traditional dishes (pasta bolognese) as well as some unique seconded and specials. We had the Brussels sprouts at the suggestion of our waiter which were excellent. I had the duck breast which was pricey, but was very nicely prepared with a perfectly crust skin and medium rare center - absolutely delightful. Decor: I had no idea until coming back to write this review that it was in a hotel (which is a good thing). There is a nice dining part of the restaurant as well as a more casual area for drinks. The 2 person booths seem ideal, four person tables are regular tables in the center of the setup. Service: our waiter was quirky and not the typical fare which I appreciated. Pace of meal was done nicely and nothing noteworthy other than the conversation - again a good thing. Nice setting for a date night, great option for a meal with work colleagues or even as an option for solo dining. read more

Excellent meal here! Good wine. Wonderful Panzanella salad with good Bolonesa! Great service! Will eat here again! read more