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1. Tavernetta Denver
4.7
Exceptional(499)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 101 times today
Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.
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2. Pasque
4.5
Awesome(152)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Denver
Booked 9 times today
Located on the ground floor of Populus In Downtown Civic Center, Denver, Pasque features a seasonally driven, nature-based cuisine with a refined perspective on the riches of each season in an elevated dining experience..
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3. Stellar Jay
4.6
Exceptional(220)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Denver
Booked 24 times today
Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.
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4. Alteño
4.9
Exceptional(100)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Cherry Creek
Booked 66 times today
From the heart of Michelin-starred Chef/Owner Johnny Curiel comes Alteño. Curiel’s newest creation pays homage to his Jaliscan Highland roots and traditions, incorporating a mix of heritage flavors and rustic preparations that spotlight the cuisine and culture of the iconic Los Altos de Jalisco. The spirit of Johnny’s restaurateur father, the original Alteño, is felt in the very soul of the restaurant.The campestre influence woven throughout Alteño is inspired by Johnny’s childhood spent in the mountainous region of Los Altos, known for its rolling hills, historic colonial architecture, and wild, untamed land. Chef Johnny and his partner and wife, Kasie, developed the beverage program balancing top-shelf, native Mexican flavors and agave spirits like raicilla and mezcal, with classic cocktails and a wine list that includes a selection of Mexican, European and American wines overseen by Alteño’s in-house sommelier.
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5. Osteria Marco
4.6
Exceptional(5035)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 40 times today
Chef-driven, artisan Italian nestled in the heart of iconic Larimer Square. Osteria Marco is fine dining quality in a casual setting. We believe in craftsmanship and artistry—pizzas hand tossed to order, pasta hand rolled daily, cheese (like our famous burrata) and salumi crafted on site. Bartenders muddle and infuse; wines evolve to reflect the variety of the Italian countryside and climate. Descend the grand staircase, hunker down and, really... try the burrata. Don't forget to join us for Drag Bingo Brunch every Sunday alongside bottomless mimosas and a scratch Italian brunch!
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6. Bao Brewhouse
4.6
Exceptional(1030)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 32 times today
Reservations & Dining Spaces:Tap Room (First Floor): Reservations are available only during lunch hours and on Monday evenings. This space operates on a walk-in only basis outside of those times. Service is via QR code, offering Chinese street food-inspired dishes and a rotating selection of local draft beers. Please note: There is a 90-minute dining limit.Tea Room (Second Floor): A more traditional yet lively dining experience with a curated menu, extensive tea selection, wine list, and a tea-centric cocktail program. The ambiance is designed for a fun, social experience, featuring a DJ on Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday for an upbeat atmosphere.🚨 Accessibility Notice: Our restaurant is housed in a historic building with two separate flights of stairs leading to each dining area. Unfortunately, there is no elevator. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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7. Izakaya Den
4.8
Exceptional(2027)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Platt Park
Booked 89 times today
Izakaya Den is Sushi Den's modern little sister, modeled after the lively after-hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on bustling South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of award-winning Sushi Den. The menu is currently shared with Sushi Den, featuring premium sashimi and nigiri, as well as traditional Japanese fare such as udon and Wagyu kushiyaki. With modern seating options including the sushi counter and sky bar, guests enjoy the award-winning architecture and fresh fish shipped daily directly from Japan.
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8. Ash'Kara
4.7
Exceptional(904)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Highlands
Booked 23 times today
Ash’Kara will explore the continuous evolution of Israeli cuisine, with ingredients and flavors from across Europe and North Africa.
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9. Steuben's
4.6
Exceptional(1376)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Uptown
Booked 30 times today
Steuben’s is named after a restaurant in Boston that my Great Uncles, Max and Joe, opened in 1945. Steuben's became a famous Boston restaurant, nightclub, and hotspot from the 1940’s to the 1960’s on Boylston Street. The Vienna Room, The Cave, and The Blue Room were all part of the Steuben's space and hosted Big Band, Jazz, and Swing groups with The Rat Pack, proms and sweet sixteens, and more. In its prime, Steuben’s was the center of the Boston dining and nightlife scene.
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10. MAKfam
4.7
Exceptional(9)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Baker
MAKfam is walk-in restaurant. Don't see any availability? Come on in, we look forward to serving you!Limited reservations are offered via the OpenTable Visa Dining Collection Program. MAKfam is a love letter to the owners' Chinese American roots, both having been raised by immigrant families who worked in restaurants. It began as a pop-up in NYC & NJ, then evolved as a stall in a Denver food hall. MAKfam is now an elevated counter-service restaurant in the Baker neighborhood serving award-winning Chinese food, natural wines, & craft cocktails. Crab Rangoons & hand-folded chicken & chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites, made with particular care & big flavor. Chicken wings with tingly málà seasoning & corned beef fried rice offer a familiar-yet inventive take on classics.MAKfam is a 2024 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand winner & Chef Kenneth Wan is the Semi Finalist in the 2024 Emerging Chef category of the James Beard Foundation.

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  • PVIP
    Denver / Colorado •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We came for 2 birthday celebrations. We were not disappointed. The ambiance and service were great. We had the bread service, carpaccio and mushroom tempura for sharing between 4 of us. Very generous servings and really delicious. We split 2 trout and the greens side dish. Also very good. Too stuffed for dessert. The rooftop was open to sit or wander out but no food service to order out there. The views are amazing. We all said we'd go back again.
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    Stellar JayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Denver
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    4.6
  • KurtS
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We chose Osteria Marco for our core team’s celebration of a big project completion. Since we’ve done some projects at other sister restaurants, we wanted to support them just like they support us. Every single part of the dinner was outstanding, including how perfectly involved the waitstaff was. We talked about making this a tradition for future project celebrations !
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    Osteria MarcoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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    4.6
  • WendyVIP
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was outstanding and the Service even better. This is my new favorite restaurant.
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    AlteñoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Cherry Creek
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    4.9
  • PriyaVIP
    Wisconsin •42 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Tavernetta was great! Appetizers were amazing. Mista salad was nothing special. Pasta dishes were DELICIOUS! Meat and fish entrees just ok. Drinks were good. Service was great! Highly recommend going for pasta over meats.
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    Tavernetta DenverPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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    4.7
  • CindyVIP
    Denver / Colorado •149 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food, excellent service, terrific information about the local inspiration and building!
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    PasquePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Denver
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    4.5

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