Gennaro's Bar and Lounge - Denver, Colorado

Christina N.

I have been coming here for years for the food. Stopped in a couple days ago. New owner, and staff. Menu changed it's now more like bar food and only had a couple Italian items. Had the lasagna not as good as it looked and super cold in the middle. Disappointed. Husband had the fish n chips, looked great, tasted ok, but malt vinegar bottle had dead flies floating on the bottom, we told the new bartender Riley and she tried to get a new bottle that wasn't dirty. Riley was awesome, upbeat, and did comp us two drinks for the yucky malt vinegar trying to rectify the situation. Needless to say, food is not even close as good it used to be, and prices have gone way up on both food and drinks. I'm not sure I'll be back.

Seth

I really like how the new owner has renewed the place
The food is much better now and the service is absolutely better.
I would recommend the fish and chips and pizza to anyone!
If you're looking for a great bar with great food and weekly activites like trivia on Thursday night, definitely try these guys out!!

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Richard R.

Not what I expected, when we walked in. But, give it a shot. The cheese bread with spicy sauce is great. Must get the fried ravioli. The lasagna, and calzone are incredible. The deserts are okay. But the service was awesome and if you are lucky....the bar tender will tell you Chuck Norris jokes. Love it. I will be back!

Matt A.

I used to absolutely Love this place. There is new ownership and it is NOT the Denver institution it once was. This is heartbreaking to write. The menu has been changed and not for the better. The Calzones are not what they used to be. Much smaller in size and the topping selection for both Pizza and Calzones is pathetic. I also noticed the staff is much different. The great service and friendliness that they were known for is gone. I went in for a pick-up and service was slow, rude and honestly all over the place. Unless they make some real changes we will not be going back. This was a staple for us and a place I've been going for at least 20 years. It's a real shame😭

Best O. D.

It was a busy Friday evening, and their kitchen staff struggled to keep up. The crew did a super job letting us know about the waiting time.

This used to be the neighborhood spot. It has been 20 years since I stopped by. I am not 100% sure if it is still the same joint, but it doesn't disappoint!

The food is great, almost too good for the price.
Try the meatball spaghetti, bruschetta! You won't regret it... As we are hooked!

Quintana D.

Since the last review, the owners have changed, the employees have changed the service has changed.. now it's another bar. The below is what used to be a great bar. Insane pie's! If you crave great hand made food, from scratch, definitely try all the menu items! I say the waiter/ bartender is another reason this place is popular. Great service and food! Very hard to find during this shut down pandemic. Enjoy dine in seating at the bar or at a booth in the adjacent room.
Im in no way sponsored or required to make this review.
I was honestly impressed with the service and food.
Enjoy.

Terina W.

Menu online totally different than what they offer. Should not have Italian in their name. Looks like a local dive bar with bar food only. Asked if they were still serving food at 7pm and the bartender wasn't sure. Seems like they just want to cater to drinking and not the food. Not impressed.

Robert B.

I always check the menu prior to going somewhere to eat. In this case a calzone was $11.50 and my add on was $1.15 each. So when I ordered bartender brought the ticket and the total bill was $18.50. When I questioned it she said there's new owners. Well I don't play that game and canceled my order, left $1 tip and walked out. Went to Mama Mias about a mile away and got a 3 topping for awhile but this was bait and switch. The new owners need to update thier online order menu. I won't be back.