Panzano

Impeccable service, accommodating and engaged. Our server was Laurie, who understood the food and wines down to the finest detail. Plus, she was a hoot. We celebrated my folks anniversary, and they loved it. The Brussels sprouts were good, the calamari even better. But the real stars were the grilled Caesar, lamb ragout, the scallop entrée, and the butterscotch pudding. Excellent time!

I was a huge fan of their happy hour. Very high quality drinks and an extremely reasonable price, same with their happy hour food selection. I’ll have to come back again and try more of their appetizers. Their bar side is self seating and can fill up really fast, so make sure you get there early.

What a find! We were looking for a place with good pasta after a long day at a conference. This place hit the spot! We didn’t have a reservation so we sat at the bar, but service was great. «Jimbo» our server was very supportive and great at recommending dishes. I loved the interactive wine menu on the iPad. I had the Pastiche (½ order) and the carbonara (½ order) and both were incredible. The Brussels sprouts and calamari for an appetizer is great too! Will be back!

Wonderful meal-​great service-​roasted Brussels sprouts are worth the visit alone! Highly recommend it !

Nothing but the best here! Made from scratch everything. We stopped by to kill some time while staying at the Hotel Monaco next door. Great craft beer on tap. Good size wine list and the most personable staff. We both ordered drinks I had a sour raspberry beer while my girlfriend had a Moscoto. We just wanted something light so we decided to try some of there homemade breads and a erloom tomato salad. Everything was top notch. Can’t wait to go back for a meal.

This place is totally incredible.
We were staying at the Hotel Monaco (terrible experience there unfortunately), and definitely weren’t trying to go far for dinner… when I looked up the reviews for Panzano I was sold immediately (not to mention it was restaurant week!!). So bf and I grabbed a reservation on open table and patiently waited for the time to come.
From the moment we sat down we knew it was going to be a great experience. I’m a strong believer that the server sets the tone for the meal and good service beats out good food any day of the week. Our server was amazing. He literally was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and we basically wanted to be friends with him!
Service was efficient and the food was incredible. Standouts were the mushroom crepes (super rich), brussels sprouts, and pasta ragu.
Unfortunately the BF was in charge of photos of our food (I left my phone in our room), and he deleted them!
Definitely come here!!! :D

My husband and I were in Denver for a vacation over Memorial Weekend, and also to celebrate his birthday. I told him to pick where he wanted to eat for his birthday dinner. He did a little research online and picked Panzano’s. I made us reservations online and put in the notes that it was his birthday.
We arrived at Panzano’s. We were immediately seated at a two-​person table by the window (which I appreciate… sometimes they stuff two-​seaters in between larger tables or in heavily trafficked areas) so we could actually hear ourselves speaking. Our server, Ron, greeted us with a warm smile and we ordered cocktails. I’ll sum this up so as not to get too detailed, but while waiting for our drinks, we received a complimentary starter. The brussel sprouts starter on the menu. REALLY good. Then after ordering the soup of the day, we received another complimentary starter (Ron said the chef made an extra so he thought of us). We ordered entrees. My husband got the pan-​seared scallops. I opted for a flatbread off the starter menu and a side of gnocchi because I’m an odd duck and didn’t actually order off the entrée menu. My husband raved about his dish. I was pleasantly surprised when Ron offered the option of the half-​size flatbread since it was just for me. I also appreciate that because I don’t have to pay for a huge portion that is unnecessary. Both were delicious. Oh and the soup of the day — cream of cauliflower — I could have licked the bowl it was so good.
To top it all off, they brought us a tiramisu with a candle for my husband (tiramisu is his favorite dessert, they didn’t know this… just coincidence in it being an Italian restaurant). Tiramisu is not always my favorite, it can be quite dry. This tiramisu was NOT dry. Oh my goodness, my husband said it was the best tiramisu he’s had and I have to agree. Very moist, loads of the amaretto marscapone (I mean… holy moly) and just so great. They also gave my husband a hand-​written card.
Mind you, I never mentioned in person that it was his birthday. They took the time to make note. I don’t know if all the extras were because of the occasion or just because. I also appreciated that while the quality was divine, the place was not at all snooty or pretentious.
I work for a company that places customer service above all else, and so I find it can be hard to really knock my socks off, but I have to say that Panzano’s really made a wonderfully positive impression and a fantastic experience for celebrating a fun occasion. I would highly recommend it!

Imagine arriving in Denver after dark in late December, the temperature outside is 9°F, and you’re hungry. You look on your Unilocal app to find somewhere to grab a bite, and find an Italian restaurant called Panzano, across the street from your Airbnb. This is it, you put your coat, scarf, and gloves on and run outside making sure to avoid any black ice patches, and make your way over, having absolutely no expectations.
I was MIND BLOWN. I don’t even prefer Italian food, but to this day, I think about Panzano sometimes. This is a MUST TRY. Every single thing I’ve had here was delicious. In the 1 week I was in Denver, we went a total of 3 times. Then, we went back to Denver 6 months later, AND WE HAD TO COME BACK (and our waiter remembered us and what we ordered on our first night!!). Great HAPPY HOUR deals too! Every day 2:30−6pm.
I DREAM OF PASTICHE. GET IT. YOU WON’T REGRET IT. My bf got it the first time, and I couldn’t stop stealing his. There are other delicious items on the menu, but when we come, we each get our own Pastiche. ‘cuz there’s no way I’m sharing mine. This is something I would never gravitate towards on a menu. I don’t like tortellini, I don’t like meatballs, and I surely don’t like «spiced custard» in the description of my entrée. The «spiced custard» is only the smallest hint of sweetness which gives the dish a cinnamon-​y and even heartier taste (like Thanksgiving).
Other tasty menu items:
PASTICHE PASTICHE PASTICHE (a pot of tasty tortellini in a tomato-​ey sauce and meatballs)
MELANZANE FRITTE (fried eggplant)
CAVOLINI DI BRUXELLES (fried brussel sprouts)
SCALLOPINI DI VITELLO (veal)
RAGU DI AGNELLO (lamb ragu with the bombest soft pecorino)
CARBONARA ALLA PANZANO (there’s an egg on top, that’s all I need to say)
Sorry for all the caps, too much excitement for one Unilocal review.

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!

I had come here for happy hour with my girlfriends a while back and really liked it. I sadly can’t remember what we ate however.
I returned late night with husband this past Saturday. We rolled in at around 10:30 pm. Very late for us and rather late for their staff. Nevertheless, the staff was completely professional and awesome.
We started off with a great bottle of wine, suggested by our waiter.
Ragu di Agnello which was AMAZING. The ragu was so rich and delicious. The meat was so tender, and it was just the right amount.
My husband got the Garganelli con Pollo. It looked so unassuming when it arrived but it too was amazing. It was a little spicy and the smoked ricotta gave it such a great flavor.
We got the cannoli for dessert. The filling was really fresh and delicious. While the exterior was good too, I was kind of wanting that thick, fried, exterior. It was still perfect after our rich meals.
This was a rather ridiculously nice, unplanned late night meal, but we enjoyed every minute of it.

Incredible happy hour. Come here!!! Some drinks are on the HH menu reasonably priced, but others aren’t and can run $ 13.50, so just stick to what’s on special. Now for the food… soooo many choices ranging from $ 5-​$ 8. (See HH menu I posted) Seriously can’t be beat for the money.
My husband and I tried 4 dishes… gnocchi with pesto, brussel sprouts with apple, pasta with veal ragu, and the pastiche. All were incredible. The tortellini in the pastiche was the best I’ve ever had. Everything was homemade. Pasta heaven. Come before 6 and this can be your full dinner for hardly any $.

BOOOOO!!! Like my last review, this is just about happy hour, though I’ve been here for one or two less-​than-​memorable dinners. They have completely changed their HH cocktail list, and I hate it! You might like it, but it no longer has anything I find worth drinking on it– on principal of not liking anything on their HH menu, I ordered club soda… what!!! And the prices have gone up a bit.
The HH food is about the same but I really came here for their specialty cocktails on HH, but probably no more. I am so sad.
So, if you’re coming here based on previous HH reviews, I encourage you to preview their menu to ensure it’ll have something to your liking before you come.

One of the best happy hours around, especially in downtown! They have a large variety of small plates, varying in price. All the food is of exceptional quality, and they clearly care a lot about flavor and plating. Even during happy hour.
Try the cheese crêpe, the toast with truffle honey (OMG salivating writing this), actually just try any selection of the small plates as they are all good.
Bar staff are fantastic and helpful. I will be back, again!

54stars to server who was friendly and remembered small requests. Friendly staff overall.
3 stars for the dish I got– Salmon entrée 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!

Arrived early for our dinner reservation and decided to spend 30 minutes snacking in the bar area. The happy hour menu is pretty good, but the service was horrible. Slow, impatient, irritable and overpriced.
Dinner was edible. It took an hour for them to bring it out and the quality was not great. Most definitely lacks in authenticity and several dishes arrived cold. No one in the party of 6 finished their plates.
How this place gets such high ratings is beyond my comprehension.

Can I just say one thing… the Brussels sprouts here are nothing short but AMAZING!!!
Honestly, I came here twice during restaurant week and will definitely be back for happy hour just because of those Brussels sprouts.
When I first came here during restaurant week, one of my girlfriends suggested the Brussels sprouts (cavolini Di Bruxelles) as an appetizer because I was leaning towards their calamari. I am so glad I listened to her because those Brussels sprouts did not disappoint! They were soaked in olive oil and very crispy with pistachios and slices of Apple crisps. I thought it’d be too much but I finished the whole entire plate. Seriously I have dreams about those Brussels sprouts!
Ok ok, moving on from the Brussels sprouts. For my second course, I got the tomato soup (o di giorno). I’m not a huge fan of tomato soup because it’s usually too tomato-​y like ketchup; however, this soup was perfectly portioned and flavored. It had smoked mozzarella along with tomato and basil oil.
My third course meal, I had tried three different entrees since I came here with my girlfriends the first time and my fiancée the second time. I had their pastiche, vitello osso bucco, and pollo al Marsala. All three courses did not disappoint and were absolutely appetizing! The pastiche was my favorite, it is meatballs and cheese tortellini baked with ragu and cinnamon custard. The cinnamon gave the tortellini a nice sweet taste but not too overpowering. The vitello osso bucco is veal with Gorgonzola and lemon gremolata. This was my least favorite but the veal fell right off the bone and was very tender. The pollo al Marsala is chicken with Marsala wine, truffle mushroom, risotto and fried prosciutto. The fried prosciutto I thought didn’t go with the chicken but overall the chicken was seasoned perfectly.
The last course was the dessert and I tried all three options of tiramisu, nocciola torta, and budino di caramello. Oh my goodness, I loved every single spoonful. The tiramisu was my favorite! I’m not a big fan of tiramisu but this was an authentic slice that the rum wasn’t too overpowering and each bite just melted in my mouth. The budino di caramello is butterscotch pudding that I loved dipping the Rosemary pine nut cookie in it. Lastly, the nocciola torta is chocolate hazelnut tarts with frangelico cranberries and these were little bites hazelnutty goodness.
My mouth is just drooling over this recap of panzano. If you are in the market for real authentic Italian cuisine, panzano is a must! I cannot wait to be back for more especially their Brussels sprouts lol!

This little gem was second on our list for our Denver Restaurant Week excursions. I came around 5:40 to get a drink before our 6 p.m. reservation and was disappointed to learn that they ended happy hour at 5 instead of 6 during restaurant week. The bar was packed and I had to wait around 15 minutes just to order a glass of Rose. Still, it was really busy at the time so I can’t fault them too much.
Dinner was a 4-​course meal of perfectly sized portions. The bread basket and tapenade that came first were delicious and boasted a selection of 4 different breads. I would have happily ate the whole basket on another day, but limited myself since I knew there was a lot of food to come.
I started with the Cavolini di Bruxelles, and I think that was the highlight of the meal. You have never experienced the glory of brussels sprouts until you have tried these. Crispy, flaky, tossed with pistachios, and finished with fresh green apple slices, I could happily eat this every day of my life. The Zuppa di Giorno followed, which was a tomato and smoked mozzarella soup topped with basil oil. So good.
The Vitello Osso Bucco came next, and while it was good, it paled in comparison to the other courses. The polenta was more grainy than I like and wasn’t very flavorful. My dining companions all ordered the Pastiche, however, and that dish received rave reviews.
For dessert, we all ordered something different so we could try them all. I had the Nocciola Torte which was my favorite. It wasn’t overly sweet, was plated beautifully, and was light enough for me to get through even though I was stuffed to the max. The Tiramisu was excellent and the Budino di Caramello was very decadent.
This has been my favorite Denver Restaurant Week menu thus far and will definitely be returning for happy hour in the near future!

We had a girls day, so 8 of us made a trip downtown. I have been to Panzano’s for lunch, but this was the first time I had the brunch. Very delicious! The bottomless mimosas were great. Lots of fruit juice choices, I had the pineapple and peach both very refreshing. We shared a basket of pastries that were pretty tasty. Most of the girls had the Eggs Benedict and they all LOVED it. Someone ordered a side of sauted spinach that was really good also. I had the Pastiche. OMG it was sooo good. It had a tiny sweetness to it. I couldn’t stop eating it and neither could the girls that tried «a bite».
Our waiter was so nice and patient with us. We were there to drink and celebrate friendship, so we were kind of loud. He handled it like a champ and we all had a great time. Thanks!

Incredible! Everything was delicious from the bread and dipping sauce, to our appetizer, and entrees. Not one single complaint. Do not miss this place if you’re in Denver!

We went here for our anniversary and really enjoyed it. Great happy hour, with reasonably priced small plates that are a very nice intro to their wider menu. Service is excellent, atmosphere is cazh-​swank and the food is superb. Looking forward to going back.

Elise Wiggins’ still got it. Pumpkin ravioli was like pasta on steroids. Great waiter (with bad haircut).

Panzano has the best happy hour in downtown BY FAR! Amazing calamari, brussels and pizza’s. Along with their beverage menu. Service is always an A+
Plan to get there a bit early as it can be quite busy!

Quite great, responsive service, well trained waiters.
Always reliable and a fun ambiance.
Waiter was thoughtful and considerate. Had a charming evening. We had one of our favorite appetizers to start, calamari. They have a great sauce to go with this, and along with a nice glass of wine it was perfect.

Calamari exceptional eggs Benedict phenomenal, this place is been missing from my life and it’s right around the corner from me sometimes the best restaurants are attached Hotels this is one of them I really enjoyed brunch here it’s a perfect place for a get together on Sunday mornings or Saturday afternoons The chefs here pay attention to detail you can see it when you get your plate it’s the little things that make a big difference

Dinner: 2 STARS, It was a disappointment!
Happy Hour: 4 – 5 stars. Hence the 3 stars.
So I come here for the best happy hour in Denver on a regular basis as I work down the street but I have never had dinner here and I was looking to take my parents out for a nice dinner all of my top choices were already fully committed with reservations (Saturday night at 7pm). I didn’t want to risk going somewhere I hadn’t tried before and wanted something that was fairly conservative with the menu choices for the folks. So after much deliberation, I thought I would try this old standby thinking even though it’s not a new restaurant they would deliver on the food. I was wrong while it wasn’t all bad it wasn’t good either.
Our bill came to $ 224. We ordered 4 drinks… they have awesome bartenders who know how to make a stiff drink. We also ordered the Melanzane Fritte it’s ok and the eggplant was perfectly prepared as I had remembered, but it’s not something it’s not something I crave to eat again. My dad who regularly dines at 5 star steak restaurants and is pretty picky ordered the Bistecca alla Griglia, he asked several questions on how the steak was prepared and how many ounces etc. He was told it was a bone in 12 ounces and came with drizzle of pesto sauce, this description was poor. We all laughed when he received his dish with little triangles of steak on a plain plate of mashed potatoes. It was so sad what they did to that poor steak and tasted just ok. I don’t even want to discuss the price. Most people who order a bone in want it left on the bone unless maybe you are at the cheesecake factory and then I expect this.
Here is what really gets my blood boiling! The other dish we ordered carbonara was not a carbonara. It was bucatini tossed in JUST garlicky olive oil that collected in a pool at the bottom of the plate, with a super sad and teeny over done whole fried egg. Gross. This is where I become very bewildered with confusion. Was this intentional? Surely Panzano an Italian establishment of 10 years knows that a carbonara is made by coating pasta in a rich, creamy sauce of eggs, cheese, and pork… right?
Literally it was sent out in a broth of oil, and oil.
I should have know that this place is only good for business meals where it’s not a big deal to drop $ 200 on a mediocre meal that can be expensed later, and of course happy hours which is a whole different menu.

We went here for New Year’s Eve dinner and had a great time. They brought out an iPad that had their wine selection and we picked a fantastic barbera/​pinot noir blend. Our waiter was awesome, I think his name was Jose. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We started with the calamari and I loved the spicy aioli that it came with. The tapenade that they serve with the bread was awesome too. My only complaint is that we ordered the carbonara alla Panzano (to split) and mine had so many onions the smell and taste was overpowering. My boyfriend’s bowl had like none. I don’t like onions and have never seen them in a carbonara so I wish it’d been described that way on the menu. We also ordered dessert and his tiramisu was superb. I would definitely like to come back but try a different pasta or entrée.

This review is for Happy Hour at Panzano as I’ve never had the pleasure of a full meal there. The atmosphere is a little old school, but I find it charming and the food was spectacular and priced well.
Upon arriving at 4:30 on a Tuesday, I was directed by the hostess to sit wherever I’d like. The bar was bustling and the mood was cheerful. I was greeted right away by our server, who was helpful and attentive despite a full house.
I love that the menu is so versatile and that you can choose from an array of drinks for $ 5 and that small plates range from $ 6 – 8. A great deal for great food, and 3 plates each was more than enough for my girlfriend and I (We each had some food left).
I loved everything that I tried! The Brussels Sprouts were light but sweet (in just the right way), the gnocchi balanced out the Brussels by being drenched in butter and truffle oil (still dreaming about these) and the chicken scallopini was moist (it was so good I will use that word even though I hate it) that it practically melted in my mouth!
Also had a great Prosecco for $ 5 that was wonderfully sweet without being overly so or dry as Proseccos often are.
Happy Hour at Panzano definitely has left me intrigued and looking forward to returning for a full meal in the near future.

«A-​okay.»
I get what they’re going for, unique dishes with an Italian flare. Got it. Now if they could only assemble those according to flavors and textures that work well together, then they’d be onto something.
I started off with the limoncello vodka drink. It was okay, nothing to write home about, and I didn’t ask for a second.
The breads were delicious, but came out with a strange dipping sauce. I adore olive oil and will consume it with almost anything mixed in, but this dipping sauce had an odd flavor that didn’t compliment the bread.
I went with the Gnocchi con Coniglio; gnocchi, rabbit, leeks, shallots, gorgonzola, pickled tomatoes, and olive oil. These are all things that I really enjoy. I’d only had rabbit once before, but it was a positive experience. I had the pickled tomatoes on the side as that was the only thing that sounded like it could make this taste funny. Wrong. This was just weird. If you want gnocchi, go to Guard & Grace. All of these ingredients do not taste good together and the texture was funky. After two bites, I stopped. I didn’t know what to do. I don’t think I’ve ever disliked a dish for it’s ingredients after I’m the one who chose it by those ingredients (my issues are typically with surprise ingredients or poor cooking time management).
My waiter was great and offered to get me something else. Not much else on the menu had struck me as exciting, so I asked for something with shrimp, any pasta, garlic, and olive oil, marinara, or alfredo sauce. I was done with adventurous choices. A Shrimp Scampi came out and it filled me up. It was good, but I didn’t feel the need to take the leftovers back to my hotel.
I finished off with a blood orange cream gelato. This made me giggle. It was like eating a creamsicle and reminded me of childhood. What was I doing eating frozen stuff while it’s 20*F and windy outside… I don’t really know, but it was the happiest part of my meal.

The food is actually quite nice, especially the rabbit gnocchi.
The spinach salad was okay, fresh leaves, but otherwise fairly uneventful. The Brussel sprouts tasted a bit too fried.
My only real issue was the service.
We had to ask for silverware numerous times, were given bread and butter without a knife. When our entrees came we had to ask for forks for two people in our party. Maybe he had a long day, but he didn’t seem super exited or invested to deal with us during the entirety of our meal.
Update 12÷27÷15
Gave this place another try, and this time it was fantastic. Great meat and cheese plate, and the NY strip bone-​in steak that our server Stephanie recommended was amazing.

All-​around an incredible must-​enjoy for Downtown Denver… Definitely recommend starting with a reservation… followed by a delicious martini, complemented by their famous «Cavolini di Bruxelles» (fried brussels sprouts) and way-​fresh bread (served with some kind of tapenade (?) that knocks your socks off!)
My dinner was, «Pollo al Mars ala» –Chicken scallopini, truffle mushroom risotto, fried prosciutto… wow – just wow! –and definitely ask the waiter to pair your dinner with a recommended wine!
We finished off the night with «Selezione di Gelati e Sorbetti» — a trio of delicious sorbets made in house — perfect to cleanse the palate and call it a night!
Recommend asking for a seat either at the bar where food is prepared (quite entertaining) or nearby — excellent views of the entire restaurant… and if possible, ask to meet Exec Chef Elise Wiggins — she’s quite incredible, talented, friendly and just a joy — a gem for Denver!

«Panzano» is the name of a small and beautiful hilltop town in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. So it’s the perfect name for Elise Wiggins’s wonderfully creative and authentic Italian restaurant housed downtown within the Hotel Monaco. I used to think that the place was a little too chi-​chi for me, aimed mainly at business lunches. But how wrong I was. They’ve got a great brunch, one of the best Happy Hours in Denver, and the dinner menu is brilliant in both scope and depth.
My favorite place to sit is at the Chef’s Counter where you can see them working hard to prepare some of the finest food in town. Had their Melanzane Fritte today and the brightness of the rustic tomato sauce worked perfectly with the fresh basil leaves, goat cheese and garnish of olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction. And that eggplant. .. It was perfectly fried and light as a feather.
Finished with one of the absolutely most delicious Budinos I’ve ever tasted. So if you’re a fan of butterscotch, just think of mixing it with homemade salted caramel and topping it off with whipped cream, a buttery pine nut cookie and a raspberry. What a way to blow your diet. But oh so worth it.
Grazie mille, Panzano!
Sign me,
Davide «il maiale» M.

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.

Happy Hour Review — Yeah, it’s awesome, and you should come here for HH, from 2:30−6pm every day!
Panzano has a very respectable cocktail list for $ 6 a pop… they’re not at a Williams & Graham level, but they’re creative and well made with some exotic ingredients, and can crank them out quickly. Also have $ 4 beer if you’re more of a beer person (and be honest, if you live in Denver, you should be).
Food specials are also rockin’ if you’re hungry… and who isn’t ready for a snack at happy hour? Small plates range from $ 4 — $ 7, and most are a good value. Duck Mousse and Trout Pâté were standouts and highly recommended; we didn’t try pizza but they looked good if that’s your thing. The charcuterie plate however was pretty underwhelming for $ 7; there are better plays in the city if meat & cheese is your thing.
We didn’t stay for dinner but we plan to go back, as we’re big fans of northern Italian. Based on the size of the restaurant, the «buzz» of the crowd, and the 4.5 rating on Unilocal,I’m confident dinner will exceed your expectations.

I always tell my girlfriend she picks great restaurants and Panzano is evidence she has done it again. We came for dinner on a Thursday evening and it was humming. I had the Barrel aged Briarwood and she ordered the Barrel aged Manhattan, which is 1 of her favorite cocktails. The Bruschetta Madevera was exquisite as an appetizer. She had the Boned in New York Steak and I had the Seared tuna pasta.
The food was amazing and at reasonable prices. I can’t rave enough about this place.

This place must have created the saying «You get what you pay for». I don’t even know where to start! We had a group of six and ordered three appetizers. The waiter recommended all three and of course, they were amazing. The brussel sprouts were topped with granny smith apples which added just the right amount to the flavor. I’m not even sure how to explain the Fico Bruciato, except that it melted in my mouth. Everybody in the group was impressed.
We then asked the waiter what we should order for dinner, and he recommended the Pastiche and Carbonara alla Panzano. Of course those are the only two items that the group ordered. We were a talkative group so it didn’t seem long until our entrees arrived. The smell was amazing and the taste even better. The Pastiche meat balls were awesome with the right amount of spice. The whole dish was amazing. The Carbonara was delicious as well. The fried egg on top was just the right amount of touch to make the dish.
Not only was the food excellent, but the service was phenomenal. I can ever recall my water glass being empty and I drink a lot of water. Our waiter was hilarious! He was brutally honest about the dishes and was a joy to have. He even asked another waitress about the toppings on the dish and her reply was funny as well.
I don’t think I have given five stars, but this place deserves it. You will probably end up spending $ 100 between two people, but it was well worth it. I highly recommend going here with a group! I plan on bringing my visitors here so they can see an awesome Denver Italian restaurant. Keep up the good work.

Panzano is one of the best meals I’ve had in Denver. My co-​workers took me here for lunch and I practically didn’t leave anything on my plate. The focaccia bread was soft and the sauce that you put on it was good. I ordered the Brussels sprouts and the special — scallops with risotto. Oh-​my-​goodness, the taste was amazing!
Let’s start with the Brussels sprouts — my favorite vegetable. They made Brussels sprouts better than I’ve ever had before. My mouth is drooling thinking about it now. The scallops were seared to perfection. I don’t even know how they make scallops like that. It was freaken delicious!
I was so full that I couldn’t take part in dessert. I was told happy hour is from 2:30−6p. I wish I came back after work that day, but I didn’t.
I’ll be back though!!!

Panzano is absolutely my favorite Happy Hour spot downtown, and I’ve been to them all. Sure, it’s been around for awhile — so it’s not the newest, hippest spot. But I love it. It’s one of those spots you keep coming back to because you feel at home.
HAPPY HOUR: 2:30pm-6pm /​7 days a week
The cocktails ($ 6) and food ($ 4-​$ 7) are both absolutely fantastic (and the beer is only $ 4 and wine $ 5). The selection of both is huge and you can easily have a full dinner here at happy hour prices.
HH RECOMMENDATIONS:
Cocktail: «R and R» (Grey Goose vodka, raspberry liqueur, muddled raspberries, rosemary, splash of soda
Cocktail: «Cucumber Mint Mule» (Bombay Sapphire gin, lime juice, ginger beer, muddled mint and cucumber
Food: Cavolini di Bruxelles (brussel sprouts with apple cider reduction, pistachios, rosemary salt, and sliced green apple). Despite the lack of bacon, they taste fantastic (I know — shocker).
Food: Scallopini di Vitello (grass-​fed veal scallopini with lemon, capers, sun-​dried tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and spinach). It’s rich, delicious, saucy, meaty, and pretty much my go-​to every time I’m here.
Food: Capesante (pan-​seared scallop, spinach, ricotta gnudi, spring vegetables, basil leek nage, saffron pecorino, fried shallots, and mint). You can’t not love this giant scallop and the sauce.
PRO TIP:
Make sure you get here by 5pm on popular nights, because the entire HH lounge is usually packed by then.

Brunch here is amazing. They had room for a group of 11 and they have bottomless bellinis.
The staff is quick and the food is delicious.