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
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.
06/29/2008 Posted by drlsubaru
I have dined at restaurants across the county and many in Denver since moving here and I cannot fathom what merits all of the hype about this restaurant. On a positive note - the service is good with patient servers willing to explain the menu choices and make suggestions to tables full of guests that cannot agree on what they want to order and the atmosphere is quaint. Too bad the food tastes like mediocre home-cooking at best and the huge portions leave you wondering if you intended to feed a small army - I would pick small portions and great tasting entrees any day!
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