Cafe Jordano

01/18/09

You've got to try it!

by gustafsons at Citysearch

Love this place. Everything positive people are saying is true. Yes there is a wait, BUT....they also offer takeout, so why not phone an order in and go pick it up? We do that most of the time because we have little ones and it's just easier to eat at home. But when it's the two of us, and we want good Italian food, we head straight to Cafe Jordano!

• Pros: Really Good Food!

10/15/09

Good prices even better food

by BestOfQuincy at Citysearch

Went with a friend during a busy lunch and found the food to be good and simple. Nice clean flavors. Only drawback is the lack of service. The waitress never came back to refill or ask about the meal. My friend mentioned they are like that all the time. Taste is more important to me than service so I'll knock off a star for that. Overall, it is a good place.

• Pros: Best family style Italian
• Cons: Servers are inattentive

10/11/09

Fantastic Italian Food at Great Prices.

by Tim the Realtor at Citysearch

I've been eating at this restaurant for years and have never been disappointed. I traveled through Italy for two weeks and never got a meal close to as good as I've gotten in this restaurant.

Get there when they open to ensure you don't have to wait. They open at 5.

Great food - Great prices. What else could anyone want in a restaurant.

Also, it made it in 5280 Magazine for top 10 restaurants priced at under $50 for two. You can spend much less than that if you don't get drinks or dessert.

• Pros: Fantastic Italian food from a real italian.
• Cons: The secret is out. You'll probably wait for a table.

09/11/09

AWFUL OWNER!!

by hopmember at Citysearch

wouldnt suggest this lack luster restaurant.

Owner was ridiculously rude. First timers opted to leave after spending only 15 minutes in her presence.

Arrived with a party of 5, asked if we could pull up a chair after ordering a 6th persons dinner due to him being late because of traffic. SHE WOULD ABSOLUTLY NOT do this for us. Not in the rules she said. She was extremely rude. I wouldnt suggest this restaurant.

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: ALL

08/11/09

Awesome Food!

by jmillsap at Citysearch

I'm bot a big fan of Italian food and was a little iffy on trying Cafe Jordano out. But when I took my first bite I was SOLD! They were not stingy on the food at all. There was nothing bad about the food or the place! I will absolutely go back!

• Pros: Best Italian Food I've Ever Had!
• Cons: nothing

05/24/09

Lakewood's not so best kept secret

by Billet at Citysearch

Honestly, I'm reluctant to give Cafe Jordano the exceptional review it deserves because my wife and I would like to keep it our little secret. Alas, the word is out and the restaurant has a cult following like none other. We've been dining here regularly for the last seven years, and the food is unmatched at this price point. Bobs Favorite is their most popular dish,but be warned, its highly addictive. Having waited tables and tended bar through college, I'm continually amazed by the efficiency and competency of the wait staff. Even at full tilt, the place operates like a well-oiled machine.

• Pros: Top Notch Cuisine, casual atmosphere, great prices
• Cons: Long waits during peak hours

01/08/09

WOW! Amazing food and excellent service.

by layla27 at Citysearch

My husband is a Chef and I've worked in restaurants for years and sometimes have a difficult time going out - I want awesome food with quality service and I don't want to break the bank either. Our first trip to Cafe Jordano was New Years Eve and I was floored. I love, absolutely love Italian food and oh my god it was DELICIOUS! We were told the wait was that of a typical Friday or Saturday night and that was fine by us. We waited maybe 45 minutes but for such exceptional food and wonderful service, it was well worth it. I can't think of any restaurant besides Cafe Jordano that I would actually sit and wait at for a meal but Wow! We'll keep going regularly and wait on Friday and Saturday night cause if you are going to wait for food, shouldn't it be the best Italian food in Denver?

The price was lower than I was anticipating, the ambiance was relaxed - great for a family visit, date or out with the kids.

We were very impressed and can't wait to go back! And bring everyone we know who appreciated great food! Stop reading and go already!

• Pros: Best Italian food in Denver, excellent service and value
• Cons: No reservations but worth the wait

07/12/08

Outstanding neiborhood Italian

by kimandgreg at Citysearch

I went to Jordanos for the first time and I think it is already my favorite Italian restrauant . I live in the area and drove by a million times thinking it was just a sandwich place and never stopped. We had great service and the meals were outstanding. Its gets very busy from opening on so get there a little early for Dinner.

• Pros: food, service and atmosphere
• Cons: Busy can be long waits.

07/03/08

Well Worth the Wait; Best Italian in Town

by jazzviolin at Citysearch

As an excellent home chef with Italian heritage, I can vouch for the delicious food at Cafe Jordano with lots of dining experiences. I've been eating there over 15 years. Yes, you have to wait if you don't arrive right at 5, or later in the evening. Yes, the staff can be a little rushed, but it is to be expected at a bustling family owned business. So, if you want to go somewhere quiet and candlelit, this isn't the place. On the other hand, if you want delicious well-executed, Italian dishes that always taste excellent, and a fun and packed social atmosphere come here and Manga! I literally crave this place. Recommended with authority!

• Pros: The excellent food; easy parking; a menu that keeps your favorite classics
• Cons: Busy; 30-60 minute wait if you don't time it right

01/09/08

Fine Dining without the Fine

by risolvono at Citysearch

This is my third time to the restaurant and it keeps getting worse. Each time the wait has taken longer and longer.

Service - We arrived 10 minutes early with reservations and were still not seated until 20 minutes after the reservation (total wait 30 minutes WITH RESERVATIONS). Then it took another 20 minutes before the waiter even took our order. Service was lousy and the waiter had his head in the clouds. We had to ask several times for the "complementary" bread, drink refills, etc.

Food - I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo. It was watery and the cream sauce lacked much flavor. The portion was slightly small. My father ordered their special, Shrimp Scampi. Not only did it not have any pasta on the dish, the portion was so tiny. He had to fill up on bread afterwards.

Wine/Drinks - Their selection of wine was small and most of the wine listed had "replacement" wines instead. And if you order a soft drink, it is $1.50 and they bring you a can of soda (the same 12 oz can you can buy for $0.50).

Prices ? Our meal included salad and bread in the price. My Fettuccine was $9.25.

Overall ? I will never return to Cafe Jordano. Three strikes and you?re out. As much as I hate the chain restaurants, I would recommend Olive Garden or Macaroni Grill over this place. They are too tiny and too snooty. While acting like they are a four-star restaurant, they are far from it. They are ?Fine Dining? without the ?Fine?.

If you are looking for a great family-owned Italian restaurant, try Mama Roma's instead.

• Pros: Parking was close
• Cons: The WAIT, the waitstaff, the food