Jovanina’s Broken Italian brings a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine, through a Colorado lens, to Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood. With a dinner menu built for sharing, menu staples include vegetable-forward dishes, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood, steak and revolutionary desserts, all incorporating the best local and regional ingredients by season.
The innovative beverage program features classic craft cocktails, wine and house-made cocktails on tap, barrel-aged spirits and seasonal liqueurs. Downstairs, in Sotto Voce, Jovanina’s subterranean, Prohibition-era-style lounge, guests enjoy carted craft cocktails, local beer, an extensive wine list and an innovative absinthe program.
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A key component to the mastery of a skill is knowing when to break the rules. As its name implies, Jovanina's Broken Italian breaks away from the traditional rules and expectations of Italian cuisine with the measured confidence of a master. Owners Jennifer and Jake Linzinmeir bring years of restaurant experience, both in the kitchen and in management, to Jovanina's, which allows them to find an approachable balance of new flavors and classic dishes to the menu. The airy ground-floor space feels festive, with whitewashed brick walls along one side and a bar running the length of the other; a downstairs wine-bar dining area has a quieter, more intimate vibe. Try any of the handmade pasta specials or go with the favorite: a brick-oven pizza topped with fennel sausage, smoked mozzarella, and caramelized onions.
