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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.
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
Popular dishes
Menu
Benzina's menu was last updated on 1/22/2025.
Cocktail, Wine, and Beer Selections
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz$15.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda
Hugo Spritz$15.00
Elderflower, Mint, Lime, Soda, Prosecco
Limoncello Spritz$15.00
Limoncello, Prosecco, Club Soda
Classic Negroni$16.00
Gin, Campari, Trincheri Rosso
White Negroni$16.00
Gin, Alessio Blanco, Cocchi Americano
Benzina Old Fashioned$16.00
291 Bourbon, Meletti Amaro, Amaretto, Angostura
Gin or Vodka Martini$16.00
Belle Chasse Vodka or Bluecoat Gin Blue Cheese Olives + $1
Strawberry Fields$17.00
Mezcal, Strawberry, Ginger, Lime, Egg white
Passion Fruit Martini$17.00
Vodka, Passionfruit, Vanilla
Classic Margarita$15.00
Tequila, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Top Shelf Margarita$18.00
Tequila Ocho, Luxardo Triple Sec, Lime
Italian Margarita$15.00
Tequila, Nonino Apertivo, Lime
Spiced Pear Margarita$16.00
Mezcal, Pear, Lime, Agave
Blueberry Cosmo$16.00
Vodka, Blueberry, Cranberry, Lime
Rosemary Empress Gimlet$16.00
Pea Flower Gin, Lime, Rosemary Simple
Fall Fashioned$16.00
Aged Rum, Apple Cider, Angostura
Strawberry Basil G&T$15.00
Gin, Strawberry, Basil, Tonic
Non-Alcoholic
Cherry Limeade$6.00
Club Soda, Lime, Grenadine
Phony Negroni$12.00
Non-Alcoholic Negroni Alternative
0.0$8.00
Strawberry, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
Princess Peach$8.00
Club Soda, Peach, Lime
Wines By The Glass
Ruffino Lumina Prosecco$15.00
Prosecco, Italy NV
Poggio Costa Sparkling Rose$15.00
Veneto, Italy
Tenute Sella Rosato$14.00
Piedmont, Italy 2023
Vignetidel Sole Pinot Grigio$14.00
Verona, Italy
La Chiara Gavi di Gavi$16.00
Piedmont, Italy
Roeno Chardonnay$14.00
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
San Vincente Vermentino$15.00
Tuscany, Italy
Vietti Barbera D’Asti$16.00
Asti, Italy
Regaleali Nero D’Avola$14.00
Sicily, Italy
Carpineto Chianti Classico$16.00
Tuscany, Italy
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00
Sonoma Country, California
Beer
Westbound & Down Italian Pils$9.00
Denver, CO 4.9%
Stem Cider Pear Apple$8.00
Lafayette, CO
Cerebral ’Neon Lite’ Colfax Lager$8.00
Denver, CO 4.5%
Snake River “Jenny Lake” Lager$8.00
Snake River, WY 5.3%
Westbound & Down IPA$10.00
Denver, CO 7.0%
Westbound & Down Hazy IPA$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide Oktoberfest$10.00
Denver, CO
Great Divide Denver Pale Ale$8.00
Denver, CO 5.0%
Menabrea Lager$8.00
Biella, Italy 4.8% (bottle)
Heineken 0.0 (NA)$7.00
Holland (can)
Rationale Mexican Lager (NA)$7.00
California(can)
Dessert Drinks
Pumpkin Spice Martini$16.00
Vodka, Pumpking Spice Liqueur, Coole Swan
Tiramisu Espresso Martini$16.00
Vodka, Espresso, Tiramisu Liqueur, Mascarpone
What 652 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
4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Denver / Colorado
Italian
Denver
Best Overall
Denver
Best Food
Denver
Great for outdoor dining
Denver
Italian
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina, a vibrant gem in Denver, offers "the best pizza in town" and a unique dining experience in a repurposed gas station. Enjoy "delectable entrees" and "fantastic service" in an "upbeat atmosphere." With a curated menu and "friendly staff," it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.
652 Reviews
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DIane VIP
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
EXCELLENT in every way. Couldn’t have been any better.
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Steve VIP
Denver137 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Any neighbors who haven’t been, you are missing a gem! Any in the metro area, it is So Worth the Drive. Forget about NY, Chicago, Detroit and all, this is Italian Pizza!
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Andrea
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
Super cute place with chill vibes. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere.
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Russ VIP
Denver24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We always enjoy a meal at Benzina. Great menu and service. A little loud, but ok.
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Amanda VIP
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had another great experience at Benzina. We had the margarita DOP pizza. The crust is so perfect that I could almost cry. The gem lettuce in the smoked trout ceasar was crisp and sweet and fresh. The flavors were amazing and the service was excellent.
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John
Denver132 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a gem of a restaurant. Please help keep it open...it deserves to remain in the the Denver restaurant scene. A great vibe in a beautifully repurposed gas station (Benzina is Italian for gasoline), The staff are friendly and attentive and watching the talented chef Danny and his amazing crew prepare unique and tasty Italian food at the open kitchen is a real treat. Not your typical "pizzeria", and serving a very select/curated menu, but if you are looking for great food in an upscale, upbeat atmosphere, this is the place!!
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Mike VIP
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great place. Please keep patronizing so they can stay open! Truly great food and staff!
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Anita
Denver11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of our favorite places in Denver with unrivaled pizza and delectable entrees
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sandra
Denver12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great service and a delicious meal. Liked the high top tables and view of patio, but next table was too noisy.
Menu has changed since last visit..am looking forward to the next edition.
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Sarah VIP
Denver17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a great experience going to Benzina during happy hour! The food and service were both excellent!
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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 4.9 stars by 652 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.