Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Central

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CentralCherry CreekDenverDowntown / LoDoHighlandsLoHi

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1. Mizuna

4.8

Exceptional(2455)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central

Booked 12 times today

Beautiful little Mizuna is consistently rated among the best restaurants in the country. A neighborhood eatery firmly rooted in French cooking techniques, Mizuna aims to marry tight, professional service with culinary mastery. With a menu that changes monthly to reflect the bounty of each season (on land and by sea), Mizuna is the flagship restaurant to Bonanno Concepts, Frank Bonanno’s chef driven restaurant family, dedicated to satisfying meals, outstanding service, education, and community.

2. Luca

4.7

Exceptional(2205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central

Booked 9 times today

Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

3. Tavernetta Denver

4.7

Exceptional(539)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 80 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.

4. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 48 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.

5. Tamayo Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4455)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 times today

Tamayo is a true expression of Chef Richard Sandoval’s deep-rooted love for authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by his abeula and shaped by his childhood in Mexico City. Since 2001, Tamayo has acted as both as a geographical cornerstone of Larimer Square, but also a metaphorical one for Chef Richard. With its history and legacy, Tamayo stands alone, but also acts as a creative incubator for new techniques and campaigns that have reached the world in Chef Sandoval’s locations. We love Denver, and are happy to help support what modern Mexican food means here, as we have for nearly 25 years.

6. The Hornet

4.8

Exceptional(220)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Washington Park

Booked 5 times today

The Hornet has been serving the community of Denver for more than 25 years now, and it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few doors away from Denver's finest independent movie house, The Mayan Theatre, it makes a great stop combo for dinner & a movie. Our happy hour kicks off each day at 4pm and goes until 7pm and features $4 draft beer & wine and also $3 off all appetizers.Some of the top items on the menu at The Hornet include artichoke heart fritters, cheese and potato pierogis, prime rib french dip, honey stung fried chicken, cubano sandwiches and the lobster mac & cheese. The Hornet has a number of burger options as well. You could even have a private event at the restaurant. It is also nice for a date night.Brunch get's hopping on weekends from 10am-3pm where award winning bloody marys and mimosas are always affordable. One of Denver's best hidden patios is just off the back of the restaurant and live music i

7. Matsuhisa Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2893)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 52 times today

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.

8. The Wolf's Tailor

4.8

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sunnyside

Booked 20 times today

This journey began in defense of the maker, those that bring to light from darkness, an idea. Our inspiration comes from memory, of travels we’ve taken - it is the thread that helps us bind our creation. Wolf’s is the laboratory where inspiration turns to creation, creation is stitched into a form that when examined takes guests on the creators' journey of exploration. But the quest to create comes not for the supplication of an audience, but for the continual introspective pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what we know as possible.

A photo of The Pig & The Sprout restaurant

9. The Pig & The Sprout

4.6

Exceptional(874)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 7 times today

Located in Denver’s thriving Union Station neighborhood, our menu embodies the dual nature of its name. Featuring both hearty and light items, it provides thoughtful, creative seasonal fare for vegans and meat-eaters alike. Even the bar program gives a nod to this split focus – our quirky, sexy cocktails are paired to both palates. We’re proud to source ingredients locally and make items in-house whenever possible. We designed the space to make guests feel like they’re at a casual get-together hosted by their most stylish friend. Climbing vines, antique books, garage doors that overlook two patios, sleek couches for lounging and community tables for making new friends come together to welcome guests, whether they’re wearing flip flops or a suit (or both).Please visit our website www.pigandsprout.com for a link to our online gift card store for all the food lovers on your list.

10. BRUTØ

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 16 times today

The heart of BRUTØ lies in our hearth, a live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by our chefs from open to close each and every day. You’ll find that our menu is centered around brutalist ideas, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste between our tasting counter and our bar program. Our efforts in sustainable practices are showcased through our vast fermentation program and our commitment to locality by way of partnerships with our local farmers and ranchers. BRUTØ's intimate setting offers the opportunity to witness each and every step in the culinary process up close.BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The dining room consists of an intimate chef's counter that faces into our open kitchen. Make a reservation to join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu Tuesday-Sunday evenings.

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Kristine
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great setting and food to celebrate grandson’s graduation! We all loved our food and left with lots of leftovers. Thank you.
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LucaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central
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4.7
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JamieVIP
New York City •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing dining experience. Our waiter was amazing, knowledgeable, gave great suggestions, & was very attentive. The food was full of flavor, texture, and unique from anything we have had. Would highly recommend if visiting Denver.
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Tavernetta DenverPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Atlanta •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service, food, location. Everything was amazing.
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Mezcaleria AlmaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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5
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ElizabethVIP
Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
First time here and we had a wonderful experience. Service was fantastic. Food was great. Made accommodations for food allergies
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MizunaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Central
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4.8
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Roger
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Food and drinks were great. I thought Tomayo had an interesting take on the Caesar Salad. All the food was very good
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Tamayo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown / LoDo
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4.6

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