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Magna Kainan, Denver, CO

Magna Kainan

4.6
4.6
52 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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Magna Kainan is the passion project of Chef Carlo Lamagna, Food & Wine’s 2021 Best New Chef and 2022 James Beard finalist and Chef Max Mackissock (Michelin recommended A5 Steakhouse and Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Ash’Kara). Kainan, which means “eatery” in Tagalog, will be a refined, woodfired approach to Filipino comfort food..
At Magna Kainan, just like our sister restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Magna Kusina, our mission is to share the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Filipino cuisine and culture through a contemporary lens. Whether you’re new to our culinary heritage or a longtime fan, we aim to create an experience that resonates deeply and sparks joy and connection.
We believe in the power of food to bring people together. Our doors are open to everyone, and we look forward to creating a space where great meals, creative cocktails and a warm, welcoming ambiance unite us all. As we say in our family, “Mangan tayon!”—Let’s Eat!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 524-8684
  • Website
    http://www.magnadenver.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Location
    1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Denver)
  • Cross street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Bubbles, Fried Chicken & Karaoke

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    9:00 PM
    Join us at Magna Kainan for our first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration! For just $30, your ticket includes bottomless bubbles and access to our karaoke party from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Savor a special menu featuring Chef Carlo and Chef Max’s famous fried chicken buckets, along with other delicious Filipino treats for purchase. We can't wait to ring in the new year with you and celebrate our amazing community!

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magna Kainan brings a refreshing take on Filipino cuisine to Denver, offering "authentic flavors with a modern twist." Guests rave about the "incredible hospitality" and "fantastic service," with standout dishes like crispy pork belly, lechon, and Biko dessert. The ambiance is beautifully designed, enhancing the overall dining experience.

52 Reviews

  1. Ingrid

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Great service. Friendly Staff. Laing and Lechon were my favorites. Overall, amazing experience!

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  2. Benjamin

    VIP

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Filipino restaurants in Oahu and Chicago. The chef's first ingredient used at Magna was salt. Otherwise the flavors were good. The adobo fried rice had little meat. Drinks were tasty, but the glass was 80% ice, for $17, I expected more than 3 sips. The staff get a guaranteed tip and it shows, they spent their time either talking to each other, or trying to clear dishes before we were finished. Three chicken thighs were nicely grilled with just a few pickled carrots and onions for $37. Rice is extra. Crab fat noodles was a gooey mess that I could not taste any crab. Hopefully they improve with time and hopefully the oversalted food isn't to sell more watered down $17 drinks.

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  3. Aaron

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were unfortunately out of the Pandesal, but we will definitely be coming back!

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  4. Laura

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was full of useful information. The hamachi was my favorite dish. It was so flavorful and refreshing. We preferred the lamb skewer to the pork. The cocktails were also delicious.

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  5. Katherine

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, and very unique dishes in such a fun and warm atmosphere! Chef Carlo was in the house and was so personable and happy. Service was top notch! Thanks for such a great dinging experience!

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  6. Pedro

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The ambience was vibrant and fun most of all the service by Stephen was very attentive.

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  7. Francis

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, authentic Filipino food with a modern spin. Service is phenomenal. The restaurant is fancy yet calming with a unique style that takes inspiration from Filipino culture. The drinks, cocktails, and desserts are incredible too. Especially the pandan cheesecake and ube biko. A gem in Denver.

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  8. Sara

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend going here for dinner. The food was great, no complaints there. The vibe was also immaculate.

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  9. Michelle

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Table of 4 and we like to try as much as possible. Food was impressive , server was great, ambience was okay but the string lights kept flickering. We did family style and the timing was a little off between each course and we got our 4th and final entree about 10 min after we finished everything else. Overall great experience. I will have dreams about the Guava & Chamoy butter!

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  10. Kay

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a little bit different compared to traditional Filipino cuisine, but overall really good. Rice should not cost $4 for a cup, though. Kare-kare is almost the same price as the liempo for the amount served. I love the ambience and the energy of the restaurant. Food is better eaten if the chefs actually smile, especially since they are in full view of the customers, just saying. Already recommended this place to a friend or two.

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FAQs

Magna Kainan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 524-8684.

Magna Kainan is rated 4.6 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Magna Kainan

1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Denver)
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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