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Benzina, Denver, CO

Benzina

4.8
4.8
623 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Thu 17:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 399-2352
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Daniele Bolognini
  • Area
    Park Hill
  • Cross Street
    On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

What 623 people are saying

Benzina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Italian

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina is a standout in Denver's dining scene, celebrated for its "amazing dining experience." Located in a converted gas station, it offers "delicious food" with "exceptional service." The "spicy soppressata pizza," "cauliflower," and "panna cotta" are must-tries. Guests enjoy the vibrant vibe, attentive staff, and engaging open kitchen.

623 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    Denver136 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Think real Italian Pizza meets creative Colorado Italian. It’s just been one of our favorites since the day it opened. Brad and his team make great food, make you feel at home and leave feeling happy you were there! If you haven’t been…..Go! And if you have…..go back. We need to stop the chance that it may be closed and lost to us all.

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  2. Katherine VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Save Benzina!!! This restaurant is incredible! Absolutely delicious

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  3. Guy VIP

    Denver81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's hard to believe that a place like does everything right in every category and yet still isn't able to stay afloat. Love the food & fantastic service Let's all keep going and keep Benzina going!!

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  4. AndresT

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and customer service. Had a good time with my in laws and wife.

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  5. Allie VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem of a restaurant. I am so sad I did not go here sooner, but so glad I was able to experience it at least once before they close.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just such an amazing neighborhood gem! We need to make sure to support and keep opn. Such a great mix of special menu items. I am not a vegetarian but I could eat all the cauliflower and Caio e pepe bread everyday! The pizza and pastas just delicious and cocktails hot the spot!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. What is missing from so many restaurants in Denver- our table wasn’t ready so they offered wine while we waited. The food was delicious and worth the trip

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  8. Colette

    Denver19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Packed on a Friday night and I made a reservation as I waited, and still had to wait another 15 minutes to be seated. Glad they're so busy! The harvest salad was delicious, as was the bread -- piping hot. The Margherita D.O.P pizza, however, was disappointing. Flavorful as all get out, yes. Not enough cheese (one piece didn't have any). But the biggest issue was the crust. It was delightfully puffy and browned around the edges, but the middle was literally wet. It was so soggy you literally couldn't pick it up. You had to cut it and it was floppy and draped over your fork. I love this place, so I'm hoping it was just an off night for the ktichen.

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  9. Carrie VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Can’t wait to go again. The Cacio e Pepe dip with the bread was out of this world. Thank you!

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  10. Christopher

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread with pancetta and trout Caesar were unbelievable. So, so good. Loved my rosemary empress gimlet as well. The apps were so good they outshined our black truffle risotto and beef cheek ravioli. One hundred percent will go back of given the opportunity. Loved our server - Charlie was a delight.

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FAQs

Benzina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Benzina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 399-2352.

Benzina is rated 4.8 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for Benzina

4839 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On East Colfax between Dahlia and Eudora
  • Area
    Park Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Thu 17:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at Colfax Ave. and Elm. One block from the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniele Bolognini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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