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Address:
1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO 80211

Neighborhood:
Highlands

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Vita Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.vitadenver.com
Email: vita@vitadenver.com
Phone: (303) 477-4600
Hours of Operation: Brunch (Saturday and Sunday) 10am-3pm Lunch: 11am-3pm Daily Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm -10:00pm Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm -11:00pm Happy Hours: 3:00 - 6:30pm. Please note that Vita does not take reservations on outdoor/patio seating or reservations for bar seating. We will, however, make every effort to accommodate outdoor/patio requests.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Executive Chef: Chef William Lavey
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Entertainment: Only at Vita in the Lower Highlands can you enjoy an amazing dining experience with live background music! Vita has diverse jazz trios every Friday and Saturday nights!: Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Delta Blues.

Getting there

Cross Street: 15th Street
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Free street parking and free private lot parking available. $6 VALIDATED VALET SERVICE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS.

A word from Vita

Vita's stylish yet unpretentious atmosphere, Modern American menu of small plates and entrees, and versatile wine and cocktail offerings combine with moderate prices to present the ultimate dining experience. Situated in the Lower Highlands neighborhood, Vita features Modern American fare created… by Executive Chef William Lavey. His cuisine features an eclectic blend of dishes with an emphasis on using only the freshest ingredients possible. Vita also offers a fine selection of Domestic and Imported wines and offers an extensive by the glass collection. Come and enjoy our Rooftop Terrace under the stars or dine inside while enjoying live jazz music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Vita also now offers $6 Valet Parking for validated customers on Friday and Saturday evenings! In addition to traditional coursed dining, Vita now also offers small plate versions of our Dinner Entrees for guests interested in trying multiple items on our menu or for a shared small plate dining experience.Continued

Vita

3.8

265 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

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275 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

275 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(140)
fit for foodies(138)
scenic view(118)

great for outdoor dining(100)
special occasion(84)
hot spot(82)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (275)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Well, the food was delicious.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Well, the food was delicious. Unfortunately three of the six water glasses had lipstick on them. Then we ordered and two of my party ordered the filet. They were out of this entree. I find this hard to imagine since we were there around 6:00PM. So while the food was very nice we were concerned about how this restaurant is faring. The first sign of not doing well is not having what is offered on the menu."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Winner!!!

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was pleasantly surprised with such good service on a busy day. Very pleased with experience"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a great place! Awesome

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"What a great place! Awesome service. Great food. And epic view of the city skyscape."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Vita offered good food with

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Vita offered good food with a nice vibe. A bit pricey for the quality of service. Server did not seem the caliber any of the three times we've dined there. Raise the bar with the service and Vita would feel like the value was there."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Brunch

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful Easter Brunch. We elected to sit on the patio and enjoy the beautiful weather and great ambiance. Food was delightful and service was timely and efficient. Definitely, I would recommend this restaurant to others and will return soon."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was just okay. Both

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was just okay. Both the Pork and the Filet were over cooked (asked for med-rare, got med-well). They are soon to change to a new executive chef, so we will try again, then. Also, we were seated too near the bar station and door to the patio. The bar/drink station was very busy and disturbing to our dinning experience. It was a cold night out, so anytime the patio door was opened (and it happened close to a dozen times) we got a rush of cold air at our table. I look forward to a better experience, next time."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

It was a nice setting - rooftop

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Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was a nice setting - rooftop seating on a sunny Sat morning, but we were right to be worried that it was the only place in the area without any wait at 11am. The food had little taste and was overpriced."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It's unfortunate that such

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's unfortunate that such a wonderfully located restaurant has such boring food and confused and understaffed people working there. We went with a large group (only 10 so not huge) and they were understaffed to the point of not getting people's orders in a timely manner, and when the food arrived, the majority of it had some error (no one got a salad if they asked for it, they all got fries. or they made all of the bloody marys spicy when most of us asked for mild.) It isn't cheap either... so, Vita has a great location, but not a great staff and mediocre food. They may want to step it up as many of their neighboring restaurants are 10X better."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great location with awesome

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great location with awesome views of the city. The dining area has a pretty cool ambiance to it although the room we sat in seemed to be a little crowded and made it a little tricky for the servers who were passing between our table and the one next to ours. The 7 hour pork appetizer and Sea Bass entree both came highly recommended and they did not disappoint. Both were wonderful. Prepared perfectly, great flavor and presentation. Overall, it was a very good dining experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service was just ok and the

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Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Dined on 03/29/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

"Service was just ok and the food was the same. I ordered the vegetable rissoto with ago tuna. The rissoto was alright, but the tuna portion was tiny. Literally 3 bites and I ordered the large plate. Brutal."