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1. North Italia – Denver
4.8
Exceptional(4437)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 100 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.
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2. Shells and Sauce
4.7
Exceptional(3099)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 33 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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3. Cafe Mercato
4.3
Awesome(1191)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 7 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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4. Linger
4.7
Exceptional(7743)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Highlands
Booked 105 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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5. Tavernetta Denver
4.7
Exceptional(401)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 90 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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6. Guard & Grace - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(6394)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 135 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(134)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 31 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(61)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 7 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. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille - Park Meadows
4.7
Exceptional(7229)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Highlands Ranch / Lone Tree
Booked 110 times today
Located in the Park Meadows Retail Resort, Perry’s Park Meadows is bringing our award-winning menus, iconic signatures, tableside presentations and impeccable service to the Mile High City. Our spacious main dining room can host up to 175 guests, inviting all to join in the Perry’s experience complemented by our lively color palette with details of ravishing glass structures and a warm, inviting ambience that is unmatched in its design.Perry’s open-kitchen concept allows guests to catch glimpses of chefs putting Perry’s twists on Steakhouse signatures, as guests dine amongst our two-story-high wine tower featuring Perry’s carefully-curated selection from vineyards around the world. Guests can join us in Bar 79 for glasses and bottles of these wines, or raise their glass with handcrafted cocktails on the outdoor patio as they soak up crisp mountain air, all while savoring our full menu.
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10. Spuntino
4.9
Exceptional(2043)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Highlands
Booked 28 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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