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1. Benzina
4.9
Exceptional(657)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Park Hill
Booked 20 times today
Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.
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2. Tavernetta Denver
4.7
Exceptional(488)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 96 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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3. Mezcaleria Alma
5.0
Exceptional(180)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 49 times today
Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation. While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.
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4. Culinary Dropout - Denver
4.6
Exceptional(1345)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mayfair
Booked 51 times today
Reserve your spot to experience classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey, you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.
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5. Quality Italian- Denver
4.8
Exceptional(3228)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 72 times today
Quality Italian in Denver is open for indoor dining and outdoor patio dining with seating also available in our covered and heated outdoor cabins,Visit us at www.qualityitaliandenver.com for more information.
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6. Lucina Eatery & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(119)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Whittier
Booked 32 times today
Welcome to Lucina Eatery & Bar, where every dish is a heartfelt expression of our rich heritage and vibrant community in Denver, CO. Our culinary creations are a fusion of tradition and innovation, crafted with care to bring you bold flavors that celebrate life's colorful tapestry. Join us at Lucina to savor a taste of soulful dishes that reflect our roots and a deep appreciation for our neighbors. We invite you to indulge in a dining experience that embraces the essence of a colorful, interesting life!
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7. Stellar Jay
4.6
Exceptional(216)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Denver
Booked 26 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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8. Corinne Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2668)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 57 times today
Voted one of the best restaurants in downtown Denver, CO, we cut through the complex to find honesty and effortless simplicity, serving you the food you want with the drinks you crave. Corinne Denver provides an inviting neighborhood environment with a modern design and honest food + drinks, from hearty to healthy. Drop in and stay awhile.
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9. Ash'Kara
4.7
Exceptional(900)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Highlands
Booked 24 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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10. Local Jones
4.6
Exceptional(464)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 31 times today
Local Jones is a bustling New American Restaurant and Neighborhood Bar in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. Friends and soon to be friends come together to celebrate the things we cherish: great food, great wine, great company from morning to night. We take hospitality to heart by ensuring all of our guests feel at home and leave satisfied, nourished and inspired. HAPPY HOUR: Enjoy Local Jones Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 2 to 5 pm! | VINYL BRUNCH: Vinyl Brunch Sundays is where the cocktails flow as the vinyl spins weekly from 10 am to 2 pm.

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