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Denver's Most Iconic Restaurants

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Seasons change, trends come and go, but these restaurants have withstood the test of time—and have become integral parts of the Denver dining scene. Here are Denver’s OpenTable Classics: the places that continue to excel after 10+ years. There’s a reason they’re still around: they keep giving us a reason to come back.

10 Restaurants
Updated February 12, 2020
Restaurants:Rioja, Osteria Marco, Bistro Vendome…
Price Range:$$ - $$$
Cuisines:Mediterranean, Italian, French…
Neighborhoods:Downtown / LoDo…

Rioja

$$$$·Mediterranean·
Downtown / LoDo
8,256 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Fit for Foodies
Chef Jennifer Jasinski and her team are cooking up a solid menu of consistently delicious dishes worthy of a James Beard award (that’s why they won one). Despite what the name migh…Read more
94% recommended
Most Booked in Denver
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Osteria Marco

$$$$·Italian·
Downtown / LoDo
5,011 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
This adorable Italian eatery—where red brick walls line the cozy dining room—could almost be mistaken for a chic little boutique from the street. Sounds surprising, but it’s pretty…Read more
90% recommended
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Bistro Vendome

$$$$·French·
Downtown / LoDo
5,874 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
The ambiance at this French bistro, from James Beard Award-winning chef Jennifer Jasinski, is overflowing with charm. There’s a very romantic patio and one particular indoor seatin…Read more
95% recommended
French in Denver / Colorado
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Duo Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Highlands
3,165 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
Duo has been a Denver staple—for over a decade now—serving up food that people love to love. From the early days, brunch has been the star here and it still deserves to be. When yo…Read more
97% recommended
Fit for Foodies in Denver
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North Italia – Denver

$$$$·Italian·
Cherry Creek
2,513 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Casual
You can truly feel the love they cook into their food at this rustic and authentic Italian spot in Cherry Creek, with a staff that’s exceptionally warm and gregarious. Their housem…Read more
94% recommended
Italian in Denver
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Table 6

$$$$·American·
Cherry Creek
2,110 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Good for a Date
  • Creative Cuisine
After more than a decade serving delicious American staples, this Denver mainstay—with a seasonal and constantly changing menu—keeps things interesting by introducing quirky (and e…Read more
90% recommended
American in Denver
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Tamayo Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary Mexican·
Downtown / LoDo
3,479 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Authentic
Just above charming Larimer Square—on the second floor of a corner building—you’ll find a lively Mexican restaurant with a fantastic and expansive terrace, showcasing great views o…Read more
84% recommended
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Vesta

$$$$·American·
Downtown / LoDo
4,834 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
Come to Vesta (fka Vesta Dipping Grill) with a group in tow and get ready to get saucy. They have a big bar area with plenty of seating and a long line of large circular booths (th…Read more
95% recommended
American in Denver
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CUCINA Colore of Cherry Creek

$$$$·Italian·
Denver
1,436 reviews
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Fit for Foodies
Practice makes perfect, and this modern Italian restaurant has been serving a loyal legion of Denver diners since the mid-90s. They’re very particular about the details and it show…Read more
94% recommended
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Panzano

$$$$·Italian·
Downtown / LoDo
5,301 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
Inside the Hotel Monaco, you’ll find this Northern Italian gem of a restaurant that’s hard not to fall in love with. Even though Panzano has been around for a while and Italian foo…Read more
91% recommended
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