They're Talking About Us Again...

Locals and visitors are buzzing about Panzano. We hear it again and again - having the basics down keeps Denver eaters coming back for more. And who knew an unassuming little trademark salad could cause such a fuss...

Chef Elise Wins Colorado Chef of the Year
Chef Elise was named 2005 Colorado Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Foundation, the victor in two state competitions against a dozen other top toques. In February 2006, she'll head to Hawaii for the regional battle, where the chefs will again be judged on creativity, knife skills, taste and texture. A win there will take her to Philadelphia in July for the national Chef of the Year competition. Go Elise!

Top of the Rocky, "Power Lunch"
"The power elite has gotten its fill of downtown steak palaces and now often talk business in chef Elise Wiggins' super-comfy Northern Italian eatery."

5280 Magazine: Denver's 25 Very Best Restaurants
"Each dish showcases simply prepared rustic ingredients... and has the ability to transport you to a land of sun-drenched vineyards, stone patios, and rolling Tuscan hills with each sensuous mouthful."

Rocky Mountain News, "Power Meals: Panzano"
"If they can get a Sicilian to like Northern Italian cuisine, they are doing something right."

Rocky Mountain News Dining Guide 2005
Denver's Restaurants: The Best
"New head chef Wiggins is turning heads and taste buds."

5280 Magazine Reviews, "An Italian Dream"

"Wiggins serves simply prepared, beautiful Tuscan cuisine that's right in line with what you've come to love about Panzano."

5280 Magazine: Top Salad (Editor's Choice), 2004
Panzano's insalata de tonno "steals the show."

Rocky Mountain News, Denver's Restaurants: The Best
"The simplest dishes reveal fundamental truths about restaurants. The house-baked bread and the pizza Margherita is as fine as you'll taste outside Naples... Panzano serves simply great food."

Even our choosiest critics have something to say:

  • "Dear Elise, Just a note to tell you how mush Tom and I enjoyed your cooking class!!! We learned a lot and most importantly, we had a great time. You're a treat and a special talent."
      - Big Dan (Dan Carlson)
  • "Panzano's: We recently celebrated our engagement with a weekend at the Hotel Monaco and dinner at your restaurant. We want to personally thank you for a very enjoyable experience. We were greeted with complimentary glass of Champagne. Our waiter was knowledgeable and assisted in making a wine selection that matched our entrees perfectly. We were presented with a tiramisu dessert and a gift certificate for a complimentary calamari upon our next visit. We will no doubt be back very soon for dinner... It is not very often that a restaurant goes out of their way to make their clientele feel so special. Thank you for a lovely evening, first rate food, impeccable service and great atmosphere. Sincerely Steven Kellar & Lori Stitzmann, February 15th 2005"
  • "We had a truly excellent dinner at Panzano on Valentine's Day. The selection of wines and courses were extraordinary. This was a follow -up to a previous excellent dinner we had at Panzano celebrating my birthday. Panzano is quickly becoming - if not already - our favorite Denver restaurant. Thank you for two truly memorable dining experiences."
      - Bill Hemphill

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909 - 17th Street at Champa
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: 303.296.3525
Fax: 303.296.3705
Private Dining: 303.294.3057
Panzano accepts all major credit cards.
Breakfast Monday - Friday, 7 am - 10 am
Brunch Saturday - Sunday, 8 am - 2:30 pm
Lunch Monday - Friday, 11 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner Sunday, 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Monday - Thursday, 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday, 5 pm - 11 pm
Bar Monday - Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm
Friday - Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday, 10 am - 9:30pm