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Rome meets Tokyo in Larimer Square
Denver’s first itameshi restaurant from @cheffrankbonanno
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@romyo_denver officially opens on Larimer. There’s something about Tokyo and Rome together that just makes sense at Rōmyō, and the longer you sit in the room, the more that idea keeps showing up in small ways. 

The name itself is a mash-up of Rome and Tokyo, and the concept has been years in the making across the Bonanno Concepts portfolio. It was tested as an itameshi pop-up at Dumplin’, built out further as a culinary playdate dinner at Luca, and traces its ramen and dumpling roots back to a tiny corner spot called Bones. The old Dumplin’ sign now hangs in the Rōmyō bar.

The building has its own layered history. The Miller Building was once home to Gahan’s, Denver’s first true speakeasy, and the tunnels beneath it reportedly connected patrons straight to the Governor’s mansion.

We shared plates all night, whipped tofu, skewers, dumplings, salmon, a bowl of udon carbonara that somehow makes total sense as a Roman-Japanese dish. Almost everything is made in house daily. Executive Chef Johnnie Rodriguez came up through Bones, and his father Jose makes all the dumplings and pasta from scratch. Even the bar tile is a joint effort between Florence-based Italian ceramicists and a porcelain house in Osaka, which might be the most literal Rome-meets-Tokyo detail in the entire building.

Gracie, the giraffe holding a chandelier over the host stand, is named for a real giraffe that escaped her Texas zoo enclosure this summer and spent two weeks loose in the woods before hikers found her happy and a little heavier. Before opening, the team also ran a series of pre-opening rituals, ending with guests hiding personal symbols of luck around the space. Some are reportedly still there.

This is a place we are already planning to bring people back to. 

@romyo_denver | Open now. taken in Denver, Colorado by @romyo_denver
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The train at @romyo_denver is departing and trust me, you want to be on it 🚞🤤 

Denver’s newest restaurant from @cheffrankbonanno combines the buttery taste of Italy and the umami tastes of Japan. by @romyo_denver
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DENVER’S NEWEST RESTAURANT TAKES YOU FROM ROME TO TOKYO 🚂🇯🇵 SAVE THIS POST FOR YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT!

@romyo_denver is officially open on Larimer Square, bringing a new Japanese-Italian dining experience to downtown Denver.

The concept is itameshi, a style of cooking that brings Japanese and Italian flavors together. The menu plays off the idea of Rome meeting Tokyo with dishes like chicken katsu alla piccata, udon carbonara, and cacio e pepe ramen.

The experience goes beyond the food. Some of the booths are designed to resemble train cars, complete with window screens showing scenery passing by one side inspired by Japan and the other by Italy.

📍 @romyo_denver 
1401 Larimer Street.

#colorado #denver #explorecolorado 🫶Hosted by @romyo_denver
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📣BRAND NEW RESTAURANT IN DENVER 🍹Denver, @romyo_denver is now open in Larimer Square, and reservations are live. #RomyoPartner Rōmyō is described as “Rome meets Toyko”, and Denver’s first itameshi restaurant, which is a fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine. This new concept comes to us from the team behind @mizuna_denver , and I was excited to see what they’ve been working so hard on. On the menu, you’ll find dishes like:

Blistered Shishito Peppers - Lime Aioli & Parmigiano Reggiano Snow
Whipped Tofu -  Peperoncini & Togarashi Gnocco Fritto
Filet Mignon and Unagi Skewers
Brussels Sprouts - Sudachi Juice & Pecorino Romano
Lobster & Mascarpone “Ravioli” - Bonito Yuzu Beurre Blanc
Buckwheat Flour Mafaldine - Wagyu Bolognese & Parmigiano Reggiano
Cacio e Pepe Ramen - Butter, Black Pepper, Miso Dashi & Pecorino Romano
Tasting of A-Five Wagyu - American, Australian & Japanese

One of the unique things about Rōmyō are the train car booths with “windows” that display beautiful Italian and Japanese scenery as you eat your meal. It’s a fun nod to the fusion of the menu, and adds a special touch that’s hard to forget. Thank you so much to Frank and Jacqueline and the entire Rōmyō team for having me in - congrats on the opening! 💜

📍Rōmyō
1401 Larimer St. | Denver 

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All aboard. 🚂

@romyo_denver might officially be my favorite Bonanno concept yet.

The idea? Hop aboard a train from Rome to Tokyo, with a playful menu bringing Italian and Japanese flavors together along the way. The train car inspired space, ambiance and incredible service make the whole dinner feel like an experience from start to finish.

Our favorites? The sashimi, ramen and the Chawanmushi with wild mushrooms, 138 degree egg and Parmesan mousse. 🤌 And DO NOT leave without dessert and a cocktail. The Window Seat Sour was phenomenal.

Consider this your sign to book a ticket. 🚂✨Find this new spot in the old Ted’s Montana Grill space, across from Tamayo on @larimersquare! 

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Join us and follow @denverfoodiefamily for the best bites and adventures around town! 

New on the Streets of @larimersquare @romyo_denver is here to stay!! 

Created by @cheffrankbonanno, Jaqueline Bonanno and part of @bocodenver introduces an out of this world  experience with Italian and Japanese fusion

✨Sips & Bites✨
🍾Bitter Birdhouse
Osterla Marco’s Blackberry Smash
Espress-Zero
Zero Gua Smash
🇯🇵🇮🇹Whipped Tofu
Chawanmushi
Lake Hamana Unagi Skewer
Colorado Lamb Skewer
Hawallan Tuna
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
Wağyu & Black Truffle
Shrimp Scampi with Garlic, Ginger & Lemon
Udon Carbonara
Miso Grilled Chilean Sea Bass
Tiramisu

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Rōmyō | New Denver Restaurant ✨

Rome meets Tokyo in this new concept born from Chef Frank Bonanno’s annual Itameshi pop-up at Luca (which translates to ‘Italian meal’ in Japanese) Rōmyō turns a beloved culinary playdate into a permanent destination on Denver’s most iconic block! 🗼

You guys this is one of the coolest restaurants I’ve seen open in Denver in a while. The restaurant is beautiful - drawing inspiration from Italian and Japanese cultures for an aesthetically GORGEOUS restaurant. Seriously the team killed it on this one. 

I was starstruck by the bar when I walked in. Seriously ya’ll if nothing else come have a cocktail and you’ll see what I mean. 

Now onto the food. The menu was a little scary to me at first but I’m not even gunna lie. They truly won me one. They take these two seemingly very different concepts and marry them into a delicious, dynamic menu! We tried a little bit of everything but here are my favorites: 

Chawanmushi ⭐️
Gulf Coast Rock Shrimp ⭐️
Hawaiian Tuna
Parma Prosciutto Roll
Wagyu Gyoza 
Udon Carbonara
Yakimishi
Chicken Katsu alla Piccata ⭐️

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OK, so tonight we’re going to Denver’s hottest new restaurant. It’s where Rome meets Tokyo and it’s in Laramer Square. This is Rōmyō @romyo_denver Denver’s first itameshi restaurant a concept that brings Japanese and Italian flavors together by Chef Frank Bonanno @cheffrankbonanno They even have train car booths with scenes from Italy or Japan. 

OK, pro tip get the togarashi gnocco frito to dip the chawanmushi. The extra layer of crunch and flavor is so good.

Then we got an assortment of crudos and the Parma prosciutto roll

🥢 Hawaiian Tuna Crudo 
🥢 Hamachi with this yummy leche de tigre
🥢 Hokkaido Scallop Crudo 

The Filet Mignon Skewers are a must order. 

Another must order: the French Dip. It changed my life. Like, it got me emotional and I’m already plotting my return for it. Roasted Wagyu Layered on a Kewpie Mayo-Smeared Milk Bread Baguette with Herbed Soy Jus Dipping Sauce 🤤

🍝 Wagyu Bolognese Malfadine - this was another table favorite.

🥢 The udon carbonara I’m also coming back for. It is perfect for a chilly day. 

🍌 Nutella & banana soft serve swirl was the perfect ending to our meal. 

A spectacular dinner with @cesarnotthepalace @thethingsiputinmymouth and @coloradofoodenthusiast Thank you @romyo_denver and @b_public for having us! taken in Denver, Colorado by @romyo_denver
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📍 Rōmyō | Denver Chapter | hosted 

Our Denver chapter got the incredible opportunity to try out @romyo_denver before they opened the doors to the public! 

This newest concept from a @bocodenver is a celebration of all things Italian and Japanese and did NOT disappoint. We think this spot deserves a visit from the girls for the next night out! 

Some of our fave dishes: 
Chawanmushi 🍄‍🟫
Gulf Coast Rock Shrimp🍤
Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
Wagyu Gyoza
Cacio e Pepe Ramen
Udon Carbonara

Save this spot for your next girls night out! ✨ taken in Denver, Colorado by @romyo_denver
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There’s a brand new restaurant at @larimersquare and it’s something I’ve never seen before, and definitely not in Denver. 🍽️ 🎉 

Brought to you by @cheffrankbonanno and @bocodenver comes @romyo_denver , a Japanese and Italian fusion restaurant that’s officially opening to the public TODAY (Friday, Sept. 11th)! 🥳

The space inside is so fun, inventive and inviting, with booths reimagined as train cars that truly whisk you away whether you’re on board from Rome to Tokyo (hence the name) or vice versa. 🚂 

The menu is pretty massive with options for sushi, dumplings, pasta, ramen, and so much more in between. We only got to try a tiny portion of it and definitely heard I need to go back for a few standouts like THE DIP and WAGYU BOLOGNESE. Below are the faves from what we tried 👇🏽 

🥚 CHAWANMUSHI Wild Mushrooms, 138 Degree Egg & Parmesan Mousse - incredible. A MUST for me.
🥒 CUCUMBER SALAD Spicy Mirin Dressing & Garden Mint
🥩 FILET MIGNON SKEWERS Snake River Farms Glazed with Johnny’s Teriyaki Sauce
🍣 HAMACHI SASHIMI Leche de Tigre & Salmoriglio
🦞 LOBSTER & MASCARPONE RAVIOLI Bonito Yuzu Beurre Blanc
✨ MATCHA TIRAMISU didnt taste much matcha here, but it was yummy

Thank you so much for having us @romyo_denver ! Thank you @b_public for the invite. 🙏🏽 

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