
Welcome to Whit’s End, a cozy neighborhood restaurant nestled in Denver’s historic Whittier community—just minutes from RiNo and Five Points. Set in a beautifully restored building, we’ve created a space where friends, families, and neighbors can gather to enjoy good food and genuine hospitality. Our menu features fresh, handmade pastas and comforting dishes inspired by the vibrant flavors of Italy and Southern Europe. Whether you’re joining us for a casual dinner, a lively happy hour, or a relaxed evening on our dog-friendly patio, every visit will feel like coming home. From our thoughtfully crafted cocktails to our warm, inviting dining room, Whit’s End is all about simple pleasures, shared moments, and the joy of great food.
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Address: 1736 E 31st Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 997-6066
Website: http://whitsenddenver.com/
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Atmosphere is cozy and fun. Outside area is great – but traffic can be a little loud.
I would recommend coming here, but don’t need to go out of your way to come here. Excellent happy hour options if you are local and can make it. 3.5/5.
They’re still figuring things out, so have a little grace. I expect things will improve as they get into their groove.
The burger was decent, but the cooks haven’t quite nailed the shaping yet. The patty was more football shaped than it should have been, requiring a bit of smashing. The bacon was cooked to a nice chewy consistency and the flavors blended well. The fries were fine, though they could have used a bit more time in the fryer to darken them up a bit.
French Onion soup was very onion forward with a full, rich flavor. The bread was well toasted, but bafflingly topped with a huge dollop of aioli that would have overwhelmed the dish had we not removed it.
Mac and cheese had a long curly cavatappi noodle and a properly cheesy sauce. The bread crumbs topping added a nice crunch.
Beer selection was a solid mix styles, all local. Cocktails were varied with some unusual liquor options.
I’m excited to see something in that space, and will check back in again soon.
The website says that they serve “fresh made pastas and comfort food inspired by the flavors of Italy and Southern Europe.” Google says that it is a “laid-back restaurant offering a menu of Southern European-inspired dishes like burgers, steaks and schnitzel.” What I found was an overwhelming pasta-focused menu with some nods to other regions and other, more basic, offerings in the starters and mains. When compared to an older menu from a few months ago, it seems like the menu we saw has been paired back/revised. None of that is bad. Restaurants have to work with tight margins. And there were offerings for a range of appetites diets.
The restaurant is open and airy, with lots of windows, a white ceiling, and an overall palette that emphasizes browns and soft tones. We were greeted quickly and promptly seated by the same person who ended up serving us. She was polite and professional, and more than willing to answer questions and make modifications for us. From what we could see there was a very limited staff, with a bartender, at least one other server/busser, and at least two people working in the kitchen on a Thursday evening.
The house wine had a good pour, tasted fine, and was priced fairly. The patatas brava were wonderfully spiced and nicely crisp, with a small serving size that fit the $9 pricing. The Caesar salad featured blistered tomatoes, which were a unique and tasty variation. The vodka pasta had al dente ziti and a flavor profile that leaned more toward the cream/mac n’ cheese side of flavors, even as it was an ample plating at $23. The steak frites came with lots of crispy fries, and a nice peppercorn sauce, but the coulette (which I get is inexpensive and thus better for those tight margins) had a touch too much fat capping on the smallish cuts and given the small portion size for $35.
I enjoyed the experience and would come back again. I am also rooting for this place to do well and flourish in this neighborhood. The overall price/quality/portion ratios were fine. The staff were great and suited to the limited number of guests. And the ambience was just right for me and my other guest. I mention all of this as a way of saying that some of your negative reviews from locals seem unduly harsh and contradictory, not helpful and supportive. But I guess being a good and open-minded guest/visitor is easier than marking your own territory when it comes to a local business [Right, PD? Luke? Tim? Tristram? At least Daniel is trying to be supportive. And many of the more recent reviews are positive and suggestive of improvements].
Thanks for a nice evening out on our second night in Denver. Recommended.
Absolutely recommend – complete delight!