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1. Cattivella
4.6
Exceptional(2282)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 25 times today
Award-winning Denver chef Elise Wiggins welcomes you to Cattivella, wood-fired Italian in the Eastbridge project in the Stapleton neighborhood where she lives. Cattivella translates to “naughty girl”.Chef/Owner Wiggins brings decades of restaurant experience to Cattivella and was named Best Italian by Westword and winner of multiple awards for food and service from The Denver Post, 5280 magazine, The American Culinary Federation and The American Automobile Association. She makes an annual pilgrimage to Italy to work with Italian chefs and learn the classic techniques and ingredients that she employs at Cattivella.An exhibition kitchen is the star of the show at Cattivella and focuses all attention on a wood-burning pizza oven, a wood-burning grill and the graceful dance of the Cattivella cooks.
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2. Annette
new
5.0
Exceptional(6)
Price: Expensive
• American • Aurora
Booked 40 times today
Annette is a modern gastropub located in the lively Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Caroline Glover, the restaurant transforms comfort food into an art form using fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. The bright, plant-filled space creates a welcoming atmosphere, and the open kitchen allows diners to see the culinary magic in action. Annette's menu features scratch-to-table cuisine, highlighting dishes like wood-fired chicken and creative vegetable options, with seasonal changes that keep the offerings fresh and exciting.In addition to the food, Annette offers a fantastic selection of craft cocktails and a curated wine list. The knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect drink to complement your meal. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Annette is a must-visit for anyone who loves exceptional food and warm hospitality.
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3. Benzina
4.9
Exceptional(652)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Park Hill
Booked 14 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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4. Shells and Sauce
4.7
Exceptional(3109)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 26 times today
General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!
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5. Cafe Mercato
4.4
Awesome(1193)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 13 times today
Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del BorgoMercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!
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6. Guard & Grace - Denver
4.9
Exceptional(6502)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 158 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.
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7. Mezcaleria Alma
5.0
Exceptional(169)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 43 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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8. BRUTØ
4.8
Exceptional(79)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 8 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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9. Spuntino
4.9
Exceptional(2058)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Highlands
Booked 18 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!
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10. Duo Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3663)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Highlands
Booked 12 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.

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  • TerriVIP
    Denver / Colorado •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We always have great service at Cattivella and love the food.
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    CattivellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Uptown
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    4.6
  • Anna
    Denver / Colorado •42 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great low key, neighborhood spot for lunch - chocolate lava cake a must!
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    Cafe MercatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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    4.4
  • Emerson
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Me and my girlfriend went to Shells and Sauce before going to see a show in Denver and I was not disappointed in regard to the food and price. Our waitress was pretty busy which I understand completely, which caused us wait almost 10 minutes after we had already sat down before ordering drinks or appetizers. The drinks were absolutely delicious (I ordered the Pearfect Martini), and the food came out very quickly after ordering. The Bolognese was average at best but the Sweet Potato Shells in the “Stuffed Shells Duo” on the menu were to die for. If I am to return I would opt to just have all 4 shells have the sweet potato filling, as they were one of the most delicious things I’ve ever had. We finished our night off with the Crème Brûlée and it was the perfect portion for two. Overall I would like to return if in the area.
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    Shells and SaucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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    4.7
  • SteveVIP
    Denver / Colorado •137 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Any neighbors who haven’t been, you are missing a gem! Any in the metro area, it is So Worth the Drive. Forget about NY, Chicago, Detroit and all, this is Italian Pizza!
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    BenzinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Park Hill
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    4.9
  • NicoleVIP
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 22, 2025
    Great service and delicious food. House made pasta and lamb kabobs were fantastic.
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    AnnettePrice: Expensive• American• Aurora
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    5

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