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A photo of Linger restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(7686)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Highlands
Booked 88 times today
Housed in a former mortuary, the decor layers macabre remnants with posh details in a window-flanked space overlooking the charming Lower Highland neighborhood. The drink menu features sips and seasonings as savory as the dishes with which they're paired. While the rooftop patio-outfitted with 1975 GMC RV as bar and repurposed food truck as kitchen- beckons patrons towards adventure.
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4.7
Exceptional(4227)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Highlands
Booked 112 times today
Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is an homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East. Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights. As the newest restaurant in the Edible Beats family, El Five celebrates the confluence of flavors, ideas and geographies made possible by a subtle shift in perspective.
A photo of Duo Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3643)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Highlands
Booked 20 times today
Duo Restaurant is a treasure for those seeking a special dining experience tucked in Denver’s hippest neighborhood, Highland. Duo offers a relaxed and unassuming environment attracting diners who might wish to linger over a cup of coffee, a glass of wine at the bar, or to enjoy a hearty meal.The stylish neighborhood restaurant is elegant and exciting. It’s the kind of place you want to show off to those who think they know where all the hot spots are in the city!Duo Restaurant offers a seasonal changing menu with the freshest ingredients available from our local farms. Choose from a selection of appetizers or entrees that will satisfy the biggest meat eaters or the most discerning vegetarians.
A photo of Guard & Grace - Denver restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6256)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 110 times today
Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.
A photo of Spuntino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2016)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Highlands
Booked 21 times today
If you are booking an earlier reservation (up to 7:15pm) please be mindful of our need to reseat your table with later reservations. If you would like to dine for longer than the time listed for your party size when you book, please either take a later reservation or you are more the welcome to call us to chat about options. If you are unable to find the reservation you are looking for, don't hesitate to call us directly! If we are fully booked, you are always welcome to call ahead (5-10 minutes out) for any available seats to dine at our bar or last-minute openings. If you are running late or if your reservation plans change at all, please call. We can only hold your table for up to 10 minutes without hearing from you. We are a small restaurant full of lovely, dedicated people and communicating with us candidly is always the best way. We look very much forward to your visit!
A photo of BRUTØ restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(32)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 5 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.
A photo of Stellar Jay restaurant
4.5
Awesome(128)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Denver
Booked 22 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.
A photo of North Italia – Denver restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4375)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 95 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
A photo of Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1497)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 44 times today
Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.
A photo of Voghera Ristorante & Apericena restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(684)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wheat Ridge
Booked 8 times today
Ciao e benvenuti a Voghera!At Voghera we proudly showcase the culinary refinement of Northern Italian cuisine, with a focus on Milanese traditional dishes. Our small menu is inspired by the seasons and reflects the products availability of that time of the year. Along some of our signature Milanese dishes such as Cotoletta alla Milanese – breaded bone-in 16oz veal cutlet, or Risottino alla Milanese – Carnaroli rice simmered with saffron, you can enjoy the Menu Milanese – a 4- course prix-fixe menu that revolves around Milan’s best-known recipes.Also, Voghera is the first to introduce APERICENA in the United States. Very similar to the Spanish Tapas, this modern Milanese style of dining is derived from the combination of the words Aperitivo (happy hour) and Cena (dinner). It’s available as happy hour, as well as every night in substitution of the full dinner menu if desired.

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  • Summer
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was amazing got the lamb and chicken plates, mix of Little Indian and Italian food. Our server was amazing and the restaurant gave us a complimentary appetizer for our anniversary which I found amazing. Restaurant is small but it’s nice and everyone is so nice there. Will be coming back at some point.
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    SpuntinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Highlands
    4.8
  • RichVIP
    Northwest Florida •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our 3d time easting at Guard and Grace. It was Saturday night and the restaurant was full. Still, we were seated right on time. Our waiter,Travis, was attentive throughout the meal and, at our request, made several helpful suggestions. One, for example, was to order half potions of pur sides to get more variety. This time I had the pork chop, a very thick meat, beautifully cooked and juicy with a creative pickled fruit sauce. My wife had the pasta special, which included braised short rib - also nicely cooked, flavorful and beautifully presented. We could talk to one another, and although diners were on both sides of us, we heard only our own conversation. We spent literally half what we had spent a year ago at STK and had a much better experience!
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    Guard & Grace - DenverPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
    4.8
  • Andrew
    Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great spot. Often overlooked because it's not 'new' but it's been great for a long time.
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    Duo RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Highlands
    4.8
  • SergioVIP
    Nebraska •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food, outstanding drinks. Paella was amazing! Great service thanks to Zach.
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    El FivePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Highlands
    4.7
  • CharVIP
    Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The dining experience was outstanding. Makayla was our wait person and she really brightened the day. She was very helpful to address allergies and also give us insight into the different dishes. It’s been a while since we’ve been in and I’m so sorry it’s taken this long. My fav was the chicken lettuce wraps, and the many options for non alcohol beverages. .
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    LingerPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Highlands
    4.7
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