Saverina

This is Denver's newest Italian restaurant...Saverina has opened its doors and is bringing the spirit of Italian cooking through local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.We arrived at Saverina and were seated in the main dining room. The ambiance was light & airy with modern touches throughout. The staff of Saverina was fantastic - they were welcoming, attentive, & seamlessly ran dinner service. General Manager, Crystal was active on the floor our entire meal, assisting her staff & engaging with customers (she had fabulous recommendations) Our server, Kevin was our 'luxury tour guide of food' for the evening and he ensured we tried the highlights Saverina had to offer.The Blueberry Limoncello Spritz was made with limoncello siciliano, blueberry syrup, Aperol, & prosecco. This was a perfect summer cocktail - bubbly and refreshing with the blueberry adding a touch of sweetness.The Negroni Bianco di Roma was made with strawberry gin, basil lillet, & suze. The strawberry gin added a subtle fruit flavor that was balanced out by the distinctive bitter & herbaceous suze.The Montebello Marg was made with ghost reposado, salerno, lime juice, & honey syrup. I loved this margarita - it had a slow-building spicy kick that didn't overwhelm and was still refreshing.The Fresh Mozzarella + Chili Crunch was made with fried bread, charred scallion puree, bee pollen, purple basil, & villa manodori balsamic. The mozzarella was thick with a lovely chew. The taste profile of the cheese was kicked up a notch by the chili crisps and the acidity of the tomatoes.The Tuna Carpaccio + Semolina Fried Sweetbreads were served alongside fennel pollen aioli & crunchy capers. The tuna was diced into small, fresh cubes.The Funghi Sourdough Pizza was made with black trumpets, hen of the woods, & black truffle puree. The pizza crust was made in-house and generously topped with thick, milky, chewy cheese (that made for epic cheese pulls) & meaty mushrooms. This pizza was fabulous.The White Corn Ravioli + Heirloom Tomatoes was made with slow-roasted corn, white truffle, & brown butter. WOW. The ravioli was a first bite sensation that lasted to the final bite. The delicate pouches of sweet corn were complemented by the white truffle & brown butter. The Angel Hair Slippery Noodles were made with Dungeness crab, Meyer lemon, green onion, parmigiana reggiano, & uni butter. The crab and uni resonated well throughout the thin, bouncy pasta.The Baked Fresh Caught Halibut (flown in fresh daily) was served with heirloom tomatoes, thyme, & extra virgin olive oil. The Halibut had a classic Sardinian preparation - so buttery & flakey. The Halibut was paired with the Pieropan - Soave, Veneto white wine. The wine tasted of crisp peaches & honey which paired beautifully with the butter in the Halibut. The Roasted Baby Carrots were topped with mint & pistachio then served alongside lemon ricotta. The carrots were caramelized in the pizza oven which kept the integrity of the carrot intact while giving the exterior a nice crispness.For dessert, we had the Angelica Cake made with baked strawberries and vanilla whip. Unreal. The cake was dense & spongey, and the strawberries added brightness to each bite of the pillowy cake. The Meyer Lemon + Semolina Cake was made with limoncello gel, pistachio anglaise, & candied lemon.

Great food in an elegant setting -- perfect for lunch or dinner! The staff throughout the Kimpton, from the valet to the table servers, was absolutely wonderful. The cocktails were on point (margarita was my favorite), the wine list included excellent unique and classic options alike, and the food was fantastic. Some of my favorites included:- Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and chili crunch (one of the best appetizers I've had)- Crispy baby artichokes- White corn ravioli & heirloom tomatoes with white truffle and brown butter -- so much great flavor!- Roasted chicken under a brick was some of the most tender, juicy, flavorful chicken I've had- The fresh caught halibut itself was super tender and moist, but be warned: the menu doesn't mention that the mashed potatoes are made in some sort of classic Italian style with a cod product, and they're super fishy. I would order a different side instead if you can, like the below:- The sides of baby carrots and blistered snap peas were a welcome and delicious respite from the usual sides of spinach or asparagus you see in every steakhouse

Tried Sabrina last night. We live very close so we're thrilled to have this new restaurant nearby. I wish there were 1/2 stars on yelp because likely this would be a 4.5 star review & I'll tell you why. Food = 5 stars, Server Kevin = 5 stars! We had cocktails (the marg is wonderful!) the halibut, baby artichokes and ravioli (with fresh corn). It was all very delicious and prepared well. Serving sizes were perfect. Love that the pasta portions are reasonable and it's easy to pair with another small dish without being too fully. Having a server like Kevin - knowledgeable, outgoing, and overall just a great guy - making sure we were happy throughout the experience rounded out our great dinner. The 1/2 star off would be the host stand workers. Would it kill them to act semi-happy to see us, especially when most of the people coming through the door right now are likely trying the restaurant for the first time? They didn't act like they cared much. Their attire was also so casual we almost didn't walk in because we didn't think it could possibly be the Saverina we heard about.. I know this restaurant is quite casual, but dressing smartly has gone out the window. YOU reflect what people think of Saverina the second they walk in & interacting with you first at the host stand. Just my honest feedback. We'll be back & are excited to try the rooftop bar also... but the food at Saverina and Kevin, the server, are the things that will bring us back.

Saverina is the perfect addition to Belleview Station to add the touch of class and luxury that it's been missing To start off, the drinks were amazing! I got the Blueberry Limoncello Spritz and let me tell you - this is the drink of the summer!! I will absolutely be back for many more of these because YUM! They offer a wide variety of dishes sure to please everyone - ranging from hand made pasta and sourdough pizzas. The bucatini mortar and pesto was so unique! It didn't have the classic look of a pesto dish, but nevertheless delivered all the flavor The focaccia CANNOT BE MISSED! My goodness I could've eaten it all by myself So tasty and delicious! I can't wait to go back and try the Cacio e Pepe and the Bistecca Florentina

The hostess was warm and welcoming yet it took us about 20 minutes to get a drink after we were seated and there was only a few tables full. The food was okay - pasta was a mix of not fully cooked and overcooked. The wait staff was really nice yet the waiters shared serving each table which made it confusing because they never knew if we were waiting for food or needed anything

Stopped by for a nightcap. Ethan and Alex were great! The old fashioned was delicious with its added touch of smoked rosemary.

I was here for dinner, the food was good, and the service was very friendly. I would come back if I'm in the area again

Very good first time experience at this restaurant. All the food we had was incredibly good and well prepared. The artichoke appetizers were crazy good. Two of us had the sourdough pizza which I would definitely go back for. The wine was good. The service was excellent. They're really going above and beyond and we will be back. We went for my cousin's birthday dinner. All of the staff was very dialed in and made our experience pleasurable. They have a beautiful pizza oven. Next time we go, we'll try something different. They had several interesting things on the menu though it was not a huge menu. We had a dessert that was also delicious.My only constructive criticism to the owners is to do something about the noise. The restaurant needs some sound deadening. Very loud, even though it wasn't totally packed. This is a common problem with places we've been recently.

We had an excellent dinner tonight! Amazing food. Fresh halibut, gluten free pasta (the angel hair preparation with gluten free pasta), artichoke appetizer and amazing chocolate dessert. Nice wine list. Excellent service.

Breakfast was good but food was not hot enough except for bacon. We had oatmeal and lemon ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. Service and ambiance were great.