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The Carmine’s Story

In February of 1994 a young man with some help from his family opened a new family style Italian restaurant named Carmine’s on Penn.  This was a fresh concept for Denver and quickly became a popular neighborhood eatery.  Within a few years though, the ownership changed.     In 2006, the keys were handed to me, […]

Q&A with Carmine’s on Penn Chef David Villareal

Chef David Villareal is head chef at Carmine’s on Penn, a family-style Italian staple of the Washington Park neighborhood in Denver, CO. Learn more about Chef David’s journey to cooking and favorite Carmine’s dishes.  What inspired you to become a chef? I started cooking when I was young, helping my Grandpa make the meals for […]

Q&A With Carmine’s on McGregor Square Chef Benjamin Landreth

Chef Benjamin Landreth is head chef at Carmine’s on McGregor Square, the newest Carmine’s location in Denver, CO, that brings family-style Italian eats to the residential, office and entertainment district adjacent to Coors Field. Learn more what inspired Chef Ben to become a chef and which Carmine’s dishes he recommends as a must-have!  What inspired you […]

Q&A with Brad Ritter: Which Wine While You Dine?

Brad Ritter is the owner of Carmine’s Italian Restaurants in Denver, Colorado. Carmine’s two locations, Carmine’s on Penn and Carmine’s on McGregor Square, both have a wine program that feature 100% Italian wines. Learn more about Brad’s love of wine and how he carefully curated the wine list for his guests to enjoy. Tell us […]

Carmine’s on Penn Hours Change – Closed Tuesday

Our hours are changing temporarily, and we will no longer be open on Tuesdays. From Wednesday to Sunday, our hours are extending by 30 minutes. Like many other business, our staff limitations have caused us to cut back. Once we are able to keep up with staffing, we will resume to our normal hours. For […]

McGregor Square in the Press

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant Brings Old School Charm to McGregor Square “As the city begins to blossom back to life, there may be no better symbol of the renewed energy than McGregor Square… the whole complex was recently joined by a cornerstone with more than enough clout and quality to tie the location together. Carmine’s Italian […]

NOW OPEN! Carmine’s on McGregor Square

Our McGregor Square restaurant is now open for dinner! We are so excited to open this beautiful new restaurant in this great location. Whether you are coming downtown for a game, live downtown or are coming down for a sampling of all the culture Denver offers, come and dine with us! Make your reservation now

We’re Opening a New Location!

We are proud to announce an expansion opportunity to the Ballpark area of downtown Denver: “Carmine’s on McGregor Square!” We are honored to have been chosen to join this stunning property adjacent to Coors Field. Our neighbors in this project will be various retail establishments, office spaces, a hotel, condominiums, a food hall, sports bar […]