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Bella Colibri, Golden, CO

Bella Colibri

4.5
4.5
558 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
We are open for dine-in or outside seating. Please make a reservation on-line.

Bella Colibri celebrates Colorado’s strong ties to Italy and founder Dean Valdez’s Italian family, who immigrated to Colorado from Calabria, Italy in the early 1900s.

The menu features fresh interpretations of Southern Italian dishes, including seafood, homemade pastas, Colorado lamb, steaks and more. All dishes are artfully presented.

The Chef’s Counter offers an up close view of the meticulous preparation and a chance to interact with the chefs as they prepare specialties and practice their craft.

Housed in one of the state’s most historic buildings, Bella Colibri’s elegant décor honors the building’s rich history, while also evoking the atmosphere of Southern Italy. Beautiful artwork depicts Colorado landscapes with a Tuscan feel.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 21 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 289-4859

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    John Wilson

  • Neighborhood

    Golden

  • Cross street

    12th and Washington

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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What 558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver Suburbs

    Romantic

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  1. BudC

    Denver

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bella Colibri is our little hidden gem in Golden. The food and service are always excellent and last night did not disappoint. The food was excellent as always and Eric was very attentive and provided excellent service. We just love this restaurant. You won't be disappointed.
  2. KurtC

    Denver

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time, great food, great service - our favorite restaurant in Golden!
  3. RobynH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is simply amazing and very authentic. We love the slow-paced service!
  4. SethW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic in every aspect of the dining experience.
  5. JeffG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We tried the more basic Italian foods since this was our first time. The red sauce is excellent (lasagna, bolognese, spaghetti and meatballs). Bread was very good, though ala carte. Aroncini was very good, though only 4 small bites. Don’t go expecting Olive Garden fare or prices. This is high end Italian and very good.
  6. cassis

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant because of the atmosphere and food. Our server Eric is outstanding.
  7. JonV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a date night. Food was very good and cocktails were great
  8. DuaneH

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites. Never fails to impress. Highly recommend.
  9. JillA

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The food was just okay; not anything special. Our waitperson was attentive but not particularly friendly.
  10. Nlindorf

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We decided to try Bella Colibri for our anniversary dinner. We were very pleased with the attentive service, excellent food and warm ambiance. Our only complaint would be that as the restaurant filled up it got a little bit loud, but perfectly understandable when surrounded by everyone having a wonderful time. Cheers!
  11. ErinAlayne

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful environment. Friendly and knowledgable service. Amazing food! Highly recommend.
  12. Dale

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Didn’t like that we were seated outside the actual restaurant where it was really noisy. Was meant to be a special meal for out of town guests that flopped. We live in Golden but won’t be back for a while, which is a shame. Our server - Timothy I think - was excellent!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our wait staff, Dani, made our delicious food even more wonderful through her attentiveness and friendship. Fabulous meal.
  14. ClareS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing - delizioso! Will definitely be back.
  15. SteveK

    Oklahoma City

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very good service, excellent wine selection to match the menu items, reasonably priced, nice decor.
  16. JenneyT

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was very conscientious. The lighting and ambiance is relaxing. The food is delicious and unique.
  17. BlakeM

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great date night spot. The outdoor enclosed seating is pretty great considering it's in a parking lot! The staff is super friendly, and the food is exceptional. A local gem.
  18. mezzo

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Zappa de Pesca was horrible. The halibut was so dry and overcooked not edible.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food I’ve had in a very long while. Our server was excellent—fast, efficient, knowledgeable, personable and friendly. We will definitely return with other friends and family!
  20. Laurs

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Thanks Eric 😊
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian food and service.
  22. staceyp

    Springfield

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food every time we go!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience3
    I do not normally write reviews as I am usually satisfied with restaurants and hotels. We were excited to try this Italian restaurant in Golden. We invited another couple to join us. We were sorely disappointed. Food was nothing special and the prices outrageous for the quality of food. The lasagna and lamb ragout had no real flavor. The red wine we had at $48 was bland. We apologized to our friends who joined us for the lack of flavor in the food. There are so many nice restaurants like Cafe Jordano in Lakewood that have great Italian food at a reasonable price. We will not be back to Bella Colibri.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so wonderful from the staff to cocktails to food.
  25. Nobody

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very expensive. Everything is extra. Plan to spend a lot of $. Service was great.
  26. RichBass

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our first visit but we will be returning. Great ambience! Our server was delightful and attentive. We had bread and olives as appetizers (Excellent!). Spinach and burrata salads were also excellent. Fruita de Mar and lasagna for the main course were very good. Finished our meal with sorbetto and gelato. I highly recommend Bella Colibri!
  27. KimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, nice ambience! Recommend a reservation, not many tables.
  28. shrews61

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the small, cozy dining room space with a small bar area, in a historic building. The food was excellent!
  29. Pattyhelen

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, professional service and the best Italian food we've had outside of Italy! All the pasta is made in-house and it's obvious from the first bite. The first time we ate here, the table of 10 next to us was so noisy we couldn't even carry on a conversation. I thought it must have been the acoustics. But last night, every table but 2 was filled and we could carry on a normal conversation, so I realize it was the overly robust large party the first time.
  30. BarbaraT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience especially with our server, Kelsey who was knowledgeable, gracious and friendly. The food was divine. Highly recommend!
  31. ChrisK

    Indiana

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Started with the burrata for $17, which was very good. My date and I then each ordered the lamb tagliatelle at $37 each. She seemed to really enjoy hers, so I kept my mouth shut and choked down my cold serving with clumpy pasta. The waitress then told us they had the best tiramisu anywhere. It was probably the worst tiramisu anywhere! It was just dry cake with whipped cream and cocoa powder basically. Perhaps it was Pepperidge Farm from King Soopers? By the way, their menu on OpenTable is out of date, so beware, the choices may be different and the prices in real life are A LOT higher! $40 for lasagna! This all said, they had other dishes that looked pretty good, but it is expensive.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food!
  33. Rico

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A real gem. Small, brick walled restaurant was nicely decorated. Background noise was minimal to enable conversation. The restaurant seems to attract a clientele who doesn't need to cackle or shout at the table. Service was gracious and efficient. Food was outstanding. We ordered a couple of appetizers then four entrees that we shared family -style. Presentation was wonderful and flavor and texture was great. Wine list didn't' need to be long because all choices were quality. I understand why this was recommended by my son.
  34. Brooke

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    This was the first time we had dinner here and we looked at the menu on their website before we came. However when we got our menus at the restaurant the prices were $10 To $16 more than what they say on the website. Ex: I got the branzino and it was $50 and website says $36. We asked the manager/waiter he said the website has our old fees. Luckily we can afford these prices but for someone who is on a budget please beware.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday and enjoyed a table for two with a pleasant ambience, good food, and excellent service. It’s not the type place which will provide a complimentary birthday dessert or put a candle on a dessert one orders if that is your interest. However, if you like a more intimate setting with good food and service, it is highly recommended.
  36. LanceW

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening, great service and food was exceptional!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such great Italian food and service!
  38. Tallguy

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bella Colibri just jumped to the top of our go-to restaurants list!
  39. Moonraker

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint. Comfortable. Interesting, thoughtful menu. Steep prices.
  40. Sean

    Greensboro

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Food was very bland and not high quality for the price.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bella Colibri offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 289-4859.

Bella Colibri is rated 4.5 stars by 558 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Bella Colibri

812 12th St, Golden, CO 80401-1112

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    12th and Washington

  • Neighborhood

    Golden

  • Hours of operation

    Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Wilson

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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