Best happy hour in Denver hands down. mon-sun 230pm-6pm. HH is in lounge and bar only. Many drinks and food options for around $3-$7. I've had brunch here a bit pricey but very good selections. Other yelpers said they validate parking if you valet at Hotel Monaco next door. read more

We came for happy hour. It was terrific! The service was great and the prices are seriously low for the caliber of food you are getting. We ordered all types of items off the menu and were definitely not disappointed.Each plate was perfectly prepared and presented. Order the Brussel sprouts! You will be glad you did. The service was terrific as well. Bottom Line: Stop in for a great happy hour feast and terrific cocktails. You won't be sorry! read more

54stars to server who was friendly and remembered small requests. Friendly staff overall. 3 stars for the dish I got- Salmon entree with white beans. The salmon was nicely pan fried on one side but it was very well done and the server told me it would be cooked medium. Also, the beans had a hard texture like it was undercooked. I would not get this next time. 5 stars for the Brussels sprouts appetizer! Was so yummy. In addition, my gf got the eggplant parm type of dish and really enjoyed it. Also, heard the Cesar salad was yummy. I wouldn't necessarily come back to this restaurant if I were in the neighborhood again unless I was craving the Brussels sprouts! read more

Panzano - Lasagna with Bolognese sauce - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Oct 18, 2008 Satisfaction is equal to performance minus expectation. I think my recent visit to Florence (and the many wonderful dining experience there) has ruined my satisfaction with Italian restaurants in the U.S. The ambiance of the restaurant is more serious than I expected. It's a pretty big place with two visible kitchen areas. There is definitely a gap between the look-and-feel of the website to the establishment. It is clean, well kept, and the waiting staff is semi formally dressed. I started with the Insalada Arugula. It was fresh but way too salty. However, since I needed to additional salt for my marathon on the next day, I managed to finish most of it. My server, Libby, was young and a bit nervous for some reason. I am sure it wasn't my good looks. She did manage to finally explain to me the specials of the day. A nice woman. I decided to stay with something tested and true. Carbonara a la Panzano. The dish looked fantastic. To the restaurant's credit, it was very good too. The cured pancetta is flavorful and the hand made pasta was delicious. I will say that they kind of over did it on the olive oil. It was heavy and the pool of oil was visible when I was done with the dish. So why only three stars? Well, the two dishes I tried provided mixed results. The service was friendly but inexperienced. There were many male servers joking (inappropriately and loud) near the kitchen area. But my biggest problem is that I felt the place just took itself too serious for its own good. This isn't a steak/chop house like your Morton's or Lawry's. Maybe b/c it's attached to the hotel? I don't know. But to me, it was just okay. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This restaurant is amazing. We were staying at the Monaco, after scouring Yelp for gluten free restaurants in Denver, assuming that Panzano wouldn't have anything for Celiac people. By chance I checked the website and saw gluten free menus right on Panzano's website! We decided to give it a try and go down for breakfast. I ordered the fried Brussels sprouts and Panzano eggs Benedict. Like others on Yelp, I was blown away. The Brussels sprouts, while a bit salty, were the best I've ever had. We make them at home ourselves, and they're delicious compared to anything else I've had, but this was beautifully flash fried, and the apples and apple cider reduction, dusted with pistachios was something to rave about, especially since they were gluten free. The Panzano eggs Benedict was incredible (see my photo). The polenta had a perfect crisp to it on top, I love sundried tomatoes, the pesto was classic and scrumptious. I really loved the twist on the traditional dish. It was a hearty portion. The flavors and quality of the dish were so good, I jumped on my phone and booked a dinner reservation on OpenTable for that night. Coffee? Well, I love a dark roast from Peet's. This wasn't that kind of smooth and robust, but it was good. Dinner was equally as impressive. The sundried tomato tapanade to go with their assortment of bread pleased me *very* much. It was hard not to consume all of it. We shared the Lamb polpettes appetizer, baked with pomodoro, goat cheese and mint pesto served with garlic herb buns (gluten free foccacia for my partner). To me, it was gluten free heaven. Usually gluten free is pretty dumbed down. This was outstanding -- other than some GF dishes at Davio's in Boston, and maybe Risotteria in NYC, this was the best gluten free food I've ever eaten. Shortly after, the waiter told us the chef is Celiac, so that explains it. I had the Pastiche (not gluten free). What a triumph. It was baked pasta layered with spicy meatballs, cheese tortellini and ragu topped with cinnamon custard and a savory thyme crust (see photo). I wish you could find something this outstanding in Boston's North End. Dessert was the only thing that disappointed. The blackberry tart's crust was mushy. The waiter took it off the check immediately. I have to say, Panzano made a /why not?/ trip to Denver a delight. Their food was a joyous find in Denver! read more

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absolutely exceptional dinning experience in every way you could imagine. exquisite decor, service, and foods. 10000/10 read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love Panzano's happy hour! I think it is one of the best food happy hours in Denver. You get small servings of some of their incredible food at cheaper prices (the plates are either $5, $6, $7, or $8 and there are many to choose from in each category). Some of my favs are the calamari fritti, pastiche (meatballs and cheese tortellini baked with ragú and spiced custard, and a savory thyme crust), and the cavolini di bruxelles (fried brussels sprouts, apple cider reduction, pistachios, rosemary salt, sliced green apple). Each is $6 and are delicious! The crepe is also amazing when they have it. They also have delicious $6 cocktails. You can sit inside or sit out on the patio. I've never had to wait to get a seat for happy hour. The happy hour is daily 2:30pm until 6:00pm. It is nice to be able to go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. read more

We came here a few days after Valentine's Day for a late Vday dinner. Really good food, solid drinks, nice atmosphere. Our waiter was great and very attentive. My only drawback on this place was that the portions were a little small. I'm originally from Texas however so maybe my judging isn't a good indicator of portion size. A little pricy but we'll be back. read more

So good I took my gf there and we loved it atmosphere and everyone was very nice n ecstatic

One of my favorite places to eat. The service and quality are both top notch.

I had a whole list of restaurants I wanted to try on my trip to Denver. As it turns out, my favorite was right there in our hotel - The Kimpton (also really enjoyed that!). My favorite dishes were: - eggs Benedict over the mozzarella stuffed polenta cake with hollandaise, pesto and grape tomatoes - those fried Brussels sprouts with julienne apples & pistachios! Amazing. They even give the recipe at the hostess podium they are so popular. Foodie Side note: I didn't do my research initially but learned later it's a demonstration kitchen concept and you can sit at the counter and watch the chef work his magic. (Next visit!) read more

I really love this place! We've been coming here for a few years now, and have many food sensitivities and allergies - they are always taken care of well! I love gathering with folks here, it's a really great place for that, and love how the menu changes. This time had the Sicilian salad, which was just bursting with an amazing array of flavors - citrus, chili pepper, and shaved fennel - so refreshing! I love the antipasto platter with the new-to-me gluten free flat bread. I'm a somm, and I liked the wine list, too! Esp. in the Spring and Summer when they have some Italian rosés. I've also had them cater a small party, and they arranged food on my platters for me, so it was beautifully plated and done with care. read more

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I liked this restaurant. Everyone from the hostess and the servers were very friendly and accommodating. It is conveniently located in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in downtown Denver. I ordered the Panzano Eggs Benedict which was quite exotic (in my opinion) and uniquely presented. I had it not just once but 3 times during my one week trip. Though it was a bit too oily (had a lot of olive oil) I had the Fitness gym to work off my calories. The ambiance reflected that of fine dining, service was excellent and the price was affordable. Menu selection was a little limited but I was never dissatisfied with what I ordered. Location is central but the only drawback is having to valet park our car for convenience. I would come back again for dinner if I'm ever down in Denver again. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here with a friend on a Thursday night. It was super packed and loud! Not sure if it's because of the holiday season (12/3), but surprised how busy it was, especially around 8pm. Anyway, I ordered the Capesante (scallops w/ risotto), and they were delicious! My friend ordered the Ragu do Agnello (lamb pasta), but he was not too impressed with it. I also had a glass of their Zinfandel, and he had a glass of the Malbec. I would say the wine was pretty good. I thought the drink list being on an iPad was also a nice touch. I would recommend this place to Italian food lovers who are in the mood to splurge. read more

Panzano - The Capesante (scallops and risotto) Very good! - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great happy hour and awesome food. It is a little pricey, but worth the money for sure. I have gone a few times with friends and have always been happy with the food, service and atmosphere. read more

Great atmosphere and fantastic food. I do like the fact that you can get something out of the ordinary if you are feeling more adventuresome --- but at the same time they have your traditional pasta dishes. The prices are slightly higher than I would expect, but overall still a great place for a date night, business dinner, etc... They also have a great breakfast and the wine list is pretty good too. read more

Amazeballs is all I can say :) We had made a reseravation before arriving in Denver, than realized our hotel (a block away from Panzano) was on the street of the annual christmas parade! So we decided to watch the parade and just go late to Panzano, not using our reservation but as walk-ins. Well we went at about 8pm, 35 minutes late or so and said we had no reservation. After the gentleman explained they were all full and only bar spots were open we explained we indeed had a reservation but we're late. He then made arrangements & we were taken care of instantly- where else do you get that?! Not that I recommend being late but no one was rude or snobby. They instantly took our coats and sat us- our friendly server was a delight and the ambiance was charming. Our food was just to.die.for. My boyfriend had the veal, I had scallops & we shared calamari with a great bottle of red chianti. Overall the food, service, ambiance & location was just PERFECTO! :) Cant wait to come again! read more

Panzano - Scallops over Risotto & across the table, veal over mashed potatoes. - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was fortunate to have two good experiences at Panzano, all in the same weekend. My boyfriend's company chose Panzano for their annual holiday party this past weekend. I had never heard of it before but was excited after seeing what Yelp had to say. Because of the size of the party, we were set up downstairs with a nice spread of appetizers: prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks, a spread of various cheeses, crab cigars, and the pies de resistance...bacon-wrapped scallops. All were very good. Dinner was just ok, in my opinion. We had three options to choose from - again, large party = limited options. I got the Bistecca (steak) which came with mashed potatoes. It was tender and juicy, but notver flavorful. Boyfriend got the chicken which was pounded flat, battered then fried...and unfortunately, over cooked. That also came with mashed potatoes and wilted spinach. Overall, I'd say it wasn't bad, it wasn't impressive...and I'm sure his company paid $$$ per person. His company also paid for a room for the night...and we heard great things about their breakfast / brunch so since we were still around, we decided to give it a shot. First of all, bottomless bellinis?! Ok! They're so good, too. I got the pumpkin pancakes (which was a smaller serving than I anticipated) with a side of turkey sausage made in-house. The first ones came out coolish, so I kindly let our waiter know that they weren't hot and it was not a problem; he promptly took them back to the kitchen and asked for hot ones...they weren't just reheated, I got fresh, HOT turkey sausages. Much better. Boyfriend got the brunch special which was steak with sun dried tomato polenta, pesto, sunny side up eggs and arugula. He seemed pleased with his order. All in all, I'd say brunch was 4 stars, dinner was 2.5...maybe dinner is better when it's not in a group setting. I would definitely return for brunch and bellinis!! read more

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Amazing happy hour menu!! Unlike some restaurants that create a happy hour menu using their cheapest dishes -- you can taste the best of Panazo at a fraction of the price (until 6pm). I stuffed my face and had a nice glass of wine for $20 -- Love it!! I highly recommend: --Crespelle Al Funghi ($5 at hh) -- amazing mushroom crepe with undeniable truffle flavor --Capesante ($7 at hh) -- seared giant scallop over a bed of prosciutto risotto. A small meal in itself --Cavolini Di Bruxelles ($5 at hh) -- I love Brussels sprouts but never had it served with apples -- such a nice crunch and favor contrast! read more

Panzano - Scallop, mushroom crepe, brussels sprouts -- all happy hour and totals under $20! - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I called in an order for pick up and to grab to-go. Upon arriving, I was directed to the bar, paid, and was in and out in no time! I had my Uber driver wait outside and he (and I) were so surprised at how fast it was. The rigatoni bolognese is SO, SO Good. I HIGHLY recommend it. the sauce was so well seasoned, I would eat a plate of it plain. But the rigatoni was perfectly al dente and despite sitting for a while, it didn't get soggy at all. The packaging kept my food hot and they even give assorted breads to compliment the pasta. When opening the bag I, at first, thought it was going to be too small but by the end I was eating until my pants buttons burst from being too full. read more

This place is amazing! Perfect for a first date, anniversary, everything. It's reasonably priced for the portion and quality of food, which is a perfect twist on comforting northern Italian cuisine. I especially love the Romanga pasta dish- definitely a MUST try! read more

Hands down my favorite brunch in Denver. I've been here twice, once after a girls night when I had the most amazing champagne hollandaise sauce of my life. I still dream of it. The second time wasn't near as amazing but still really good. We had family in town a there were about 10 of us. The service wasn't that great and some loved their meals and some didn't. Mine was still excellent and I'd definitely go back. read more

What an awesome dinner. First off, the Brussel sprout appetizer was amazing! If you didn't order this one, you missed out! We especially enjoyed the Bolognese pasta as well. Lastly, the Butterscotch pudding dessert was very delicious and also quite unique. This is not an item you see often and we are glad to have ordered it instead of the classic tiramisu. It was delicious and not too large. read more

We worked with the hotel Monaco/Panzano event coordinator for our holiday event in Panzano's private space. Sandi was extremely easy and pleasant to work with. She was awesome at delivering communications, reminders, and setting up time for me to personally view the space. I've planned so many events in the past, I very much appreciate working with someone I trust to take on most of the organization of the event. Our server, Cael (according to the receipt) was very flexible. Our guests were a bit late, so we appreciated the flexibility to have a little later start so we could mingle a bit. She was knowledgeable with the cocktails/liquor available and very attentive. We started with the gorgonzola-bacon baked fingerling potatoes (essentially, mini loaded baked potatoes), lobster arancini, and roasted garlic crostini. The potatoes were definitely a crowd pleaser, but I personally preferred the crostinis (like itsy-bitsy pizzas). Our starter course was the butternut squash soup or Caprese salad. I had the Caprese salad which was super fresh and delicious, but I had a taste of the soup and it was very flavorful and delicious. Personally, I'm glad I chose the salad as I think the soup was a bit on the sweeter side for my liking. My main course was the bistecca e gamberi - the filet and prawn/sundried tomato polenta with seasonal mushrooms. The filet was perfectly cooked and super tender with no fatty pieces! The shrooms were really, really good as well! Delicious! I was so full. For dessert, we had the cannoli trio or the Creme Brule. I tried both and they were both good. (I'm not a huge dessert person, so I'm hard to be super floored by that course). I had the Malbec, which was delicious (maybe a little too delicious). The service was great, timely, and pleasant. The space was perfect for our 12-person group. It would have been a little cramped with too many more people. My only tiny gripe was the bathrooms were all the way in the hotel, downstairs. A little bit of a treck to use the bathroom. All-in-all, everything was perfect and I received all great feedback from my group! read more

I've been meaning to stop by this place for happy hour, and finally got the chance the other day! I met a friend here for drinks and a small bite. All the delicious cocktails and nosh they have for such amazing prices!?! And, so many gluten-free options! My friend ordered the R&R, which was a great choice-- fresh raspberries and so refreshing. I ordered a manhattan, and being my first one ever, it was good and strong. We split the mushroom pizza on gluten-free crust, and it was absolutely delicious! It was fun watching the pastry chef work her magic at the bar while we chatting, ate, and enjoyed our lovely drinks. Can't wait to return and try more! read more

Too many unforced errors tonight will keep me away for a long time. I've been coming here since Jennifer Jasinski put it on the map. I've worked downtown for 26 years and frequent Panzano for business lunches and dinners. Tonight will change that. For example, we had a couple in our party who had a show to get to, which we told our waiter about early on, unfortunately I think the waiter forgot between sharing photos on their phone with another diner/friend, and a 20 minute spell between water and the next visit. One in our party had her main come out with our salads, and the response from the wait staff was "that's weird". Bread was asked for, multiple times, and finally came well after mains. The couple with the curtain time left well before their food was delivered, and so on. The manager did come over with an "I'm sorry" which would have been fine, except it was followed by "but we were busy so it's not our fault." I guess I souldn't go to Pazano when it's "busy". I'll go elsewhere. read more

4.5 Service and food Our waitres was very nice, and talked really fast Wine by the glass options were good Cesar Salad was great read more

A great place for a special evening. The brussel sprouts were delicious and the scallops outstanding! It was my birthday and they put a candle in the creme brûlée. read more

Panzano - Crime brulee Dolce - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Brunch is worth the price! Hubby and I had brunch as we were staying at the Hotel Monaco for an evening out. Everything was perfect! The restaurant was clean and quiet (as I would expect at 8:30 in the morning.) Hubs had an omelette, I had the lemon ricotta pancakes. Fluffy fluffy pancakes, crisp bacon and the best coffee I've ever had. The service was terrific - our server was super-friendly and kept our coffee cups full without a blink. Prices matched the level of service, food quality and ambiance I would expect. We will be back for dinner at some point because we were so impressed. read more

The Brussel sprouts were incredible.. I should have just stuck with these for my main course! The overall experience was nice but we both agreed the appetizers and drinks were the best. My recommendation: go down for a bite before you go out and get some drinks. Don't rely on this for your main meal read more

Spectacular Italian food and fabulous service. A great place to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. I arrived early and enjoyed a bit of Happy Hour in the bar, which was quite crowded on a post-workday evening. Excellent prices on well-made drinks. read more

Their breakfast / brunch surpassed expectations! Make sure to order with your eyes not your stomach so you can share and sample across their savory and sweet decadent dishes. From fresh eggs seasoned with herbs and homemade hash to banana bread French toast - the main ingredient is pride in every way! read more

While although the service at the restaurant was decent, the food was way over salted and sadly not fresh. My dish was made perhaps yesterday or the day before sitting in the fridge and simply reheated in a salamander. Unfortunately it was soggy, salty and on a temperature scale heated only partially so it was just under lukewarm. read more

Made it for the bar menu and it was excellent! Be sure to get the personal pizza. As you can tell from my photos they use fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, and their calamari is very good too. Enjoy! read more

Holy buckets! If you love Italian food, don't miss Panzano. We enjoy seeing the art of cooking so sat at the chef's bar; it's a finely choreographed dance as the team churns our meal after meal on a busy evening. We started our meal with the truffle risotto (vegetarian version) and the Brussels sprouts, which were topped with thinly sliced green apples. How is this not a thing elsewhere? The taste of the Brussels combined with the tartness of the apples was delectable. I opted for the mushroom ravioli, which was prepared al dente and topped with the perfect amount of sauce; the team lets the ingredients and preparation stand on their own rather than hiding behind too much sauce as so many other places do. My husband went with the cannolis, which were filled with bison ribs. The meal was accompanied by an assortment of breads, an olive tapenade, and olive oil. We each snagged a glass of red wine to accompany our respective dishes. Panzano boasts a nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle. We continue to rave about Panzano, and I have no doubt you will, too; don't miss it! read more

HAPPY HOUR gold! My favorite part about this happy hour was the friendly and attentive service. Though our waitress was facilitating many tables, the service was top notch! Extensive menu of wine, beer and craft cocktails ($6) paired with Italian, creative small plates ($6) makes this my ideal happy hour. Enjoy until 6pm, but arrive before or at 5pm as the open seating fills quickly. Try the Brussels sprouts (glazed and fried, with pistachios and apples) and the meatballs! read more

Panzano - Brussel Sprouts - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Good service and great food. Most of the other places we ate at in Denver had bad service but these guys do it right. The Bolognese was delicious! Perfect birthday dinner! read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Worst 'carbonara' I ever tasted in my life. Oily and extremely salty. Inedible. I talked to the manager and he gave me a full refund and anything I wished on the menu. I asked him specifically to please check with The chef to note my take on it as well as other yelp reviews; which some of them seem to have a similar experience. I would still say that I would definitely come back. read more

Panzano - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Celebrating a graduation last night and was floored at how good our meal was at Panzano. From Matt sitting at a killer table to our server Angelo who chose the best Italian whites for the evening it could not have been better! While I can usually take or leave calamari, Panzano's is NOT to be missed. Squid with lightly breaded zucchini and greek olives set this dish apart. Our entre of halibut was served simply. Simply delicious. Other has the bolognese and loved that as well. I look forward to another night at Panzano SOON! read more

The menu has slowly been changing, with less and less vegetarian options. If this trend continues, they will lose us as regular customers.