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Cafe Marmotte, Denver, CO

Cafe Marmotte

4.6
4.6
659 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
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Cafe Marmotte proudly serves contemporary French cuisine in an intimate location close to Washington Park in Denver. Cafe Marmotte prepares the freshest of ingredients with the classic techniques to create our signature cuisine. Cafe Marmotte features an extensive French and American wine list, craft cocktails and friendly staff. Serving Brunch on Sunday .

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French / American, French, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 999-0395

  • Website

    http://www.cafemarmotte.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Ty Leon

  • Private party facilities

    Call for details

  • Location

    290 S Downing Street Denver, CO 80209

  • Neighborhood

    Washington Park

  • Cross street

    Alameda and Downing

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available Thursday - Saturday from 5pm- 10pm. Street parking is available North of Alameda on Downing St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Menu

Bulles and Rose

  • Sea Smoke, Sea Spray Sparkling Wine, Sta. Rita Hills, CA

    • Bottle$99.00

  • Domaine Andre Robert Grand Cru "Cuvee Reserve", Champagne

    • Bottle$85.00

  • Domaine Le Capitaine Vouvray, Sparkling Wine, Loire

    • Glass$12.00
    • Bottle$44.00

  • Jean Philippe, Cremant De Limoux Brut Rose

    • Glass$12.00
    • Bottle$44.00

  • Mas De Daumas Gassac, Rose Frizant (Sparkling)

    • Bottle$55.00

  • Fleurs De Prairie Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2016

    • Bottle$44.00

  • Domaine Ste Michelle Brut, Columbia NV

    • Glass$10.00
    • Bottle$38.00

  • Guilhem Rosé, Moulin De Gassac (Still Rosé)

    • Glass$8.00
    • Bottle$30.00

Blanc

    France

    • Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy 2015

      • Bottle$148.00

    • Jean Pascal et Fils, Meursault, Burgundy 2015

      • Bottle$85.00

    • Saint-Pierre, Chablis, Burgundy 2015

      • Bottle$52.00

    • Francois Pinon Vouvray, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley 2015

      • Bottle$50.00

    • Domaine Voceret et Fils Chablis, Burgundy 2015

      • Glass$14.00
      • Bottle$49.00

    • Domaine du Carrou Sancerre, Loire Valley 2016

      • Glass$14.00
      • Bottle$49.00

    • Chateau de Campuget Tradition Blanc, Rhone 2012

      • Glass$14.00
      • Bottle$49.00

    New World

    • Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2014

      • Bottle$88.00

    • Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2015

      • Bottle$75.00

    • Lioco Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA 2014

      • Bottle$69.00

    • Black Stallion Sauvignon Blanc, Napa valley 2015

      • Bottle$69.00

    • C. Donatiello Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA 2014

      • Bottle$65.00

    • Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 2015

      • Bottle$44.00

    • Sass Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 2015

      • Glass$12.00
      • Bottle$44.00

    • Cannon 13 Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2015

      • Glass$12.00
      • Bottle$44.00

    • Domaine Eden Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountain, CA 2013

      • Bottle$44.00

    Rouge

      Burgundy

      • Domaine Harmand Geoffroy, Gevrey-Chambertin, 2014

        • Bottle$148.00

      • Domaine Jean Tardy, Nuits St. Georges Au Bas de Combe 2014

        • Bottle$125.00

      • J. Pascal Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault 2015

        • Bottle$175.00

      Bordeaux

      • Le D De Dassault, Saint-Emilion 2004

        • Bottle$82.00

      • Chateau Beaumont, Haut-Medoc 2014

        • Bottle$48.00

      • Chateau Truquet, Saint-Emilion 2012

        • Glass$13.00
        • Bottle$46.00

      Rhone & Loire

      • Yves Gangloff La Barbarine Côte-Rôtie, Rhone 2011

        • Bottle$175.00

      • Domaine de Boissan Gigondas, Rhone 2014

        • Bottle$58.00

      • Chateau Fouquet, Domaine Filliatreau, (Cab Franc) 2015

        • Bottle$56.00

      • Domaine Des Romarins, Cotes du Rhone 2015

        • Glass$12.00
        • Bottle$44.00

      • Chateau du Petit Thouars, Cabernet Franc, Touraine 2011

        • Glass$10.00
        • Bottle$38.00

      New World

      • Radio-Coteau, Sovoy, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, CA 2013

        • Bottle$148.00

      • Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2012

        • Bottle$132.00

      • Turley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013

        • Bottle$108.00

      • Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013

        • Bottle$75.00

      • Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2014

        • Bottle$75.00

      • Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma 2014

        • Bottle$58.00

      • Other Peoples Pinot, Oregogne D'Or, Willamette Valley 2015

        • Glass$14.00
        • Bottle$48.00

      • Joel Gott, 815 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014

        • Glass$12.00
        • Bottle$44.00

      • Seaglass Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2013

        • Glass$10.00
        • Bottle$38.00

      • Crios Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2015

        • Glass$10.00
        • Bottle$38.00

      What 659 people are saying

      Overall ratings and reviews

      4.6
      4.6 based on all time ratings
      • 4.6Food
      • 4.7Service
      • 4.6Ambience
      • 4.4Value

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      1. K

        Kelly

        Denver

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on January 1, 2020

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        The whole experience was fantastic! The food was excellent...and the service, gold star! I can’t wait to go back for brunch. I especially loved the ambiance. It was warm and cozy, and just perfect for our New Year celebration. 😊👍💖

      2. e

        eaycow

        Denver

        25 reviews

        5.0

        25 reviews

        Dined on December 22, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        This place is a neighborhood gem...service, food & ambience always on point....hope the new changes coming soon are just as good!!

      3. AL

        AnnL

        Denver

        7 reviews

        vip
        4.0

        7 reviews

        Dined on December 18, 2019

        overall4food5service4ambience4

        Food was delicious!

      4. s

        skichumley

        Denver

        31 reviews

        4.0

        31 reviews

        Dined on December 9, 2019

        overall4food4service5ambience4

        Many gluten free options, which my wife appreciated! The GF options were executed spectacularly by the chef and were delicious. I had the Coq au vin, was has received rave reviews for years however I found it to be too salty. Service was spot on. Overall very good - I would dine here again.

      5. J

        Jenb12

        Denver

        9 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        9 reviews

        Dined on December 8, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Outstanding on every level!

      6. CM

        CynM

        Denver

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on December 8, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        What a wonderful experience. Every item we chose was amazing. Service was attentive and knowledgeable.

      7. IB

        IsaacB

        Denver

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 24, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        I would certainly recommend Cafe Marmotte! A worthy successor to Mizuna and Bistro Georgette!

      8. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        9 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        9 reviews

        Dined on November 24, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        New management truly are pros in fine dining. One of the best experiences around - they are entirely tuned in to guests

      9. C

        Cookies

        Denver

        115 reviews

        vip
        4.0

        115 reviews

        Dined on November 23, 2019

        overall4food4service4ambience3

        The food is very good--more "contemporary" French. We were glad to hear that with the plan to become from Italian focused, there will be a touch of France as well. Best steakfrites ever!!

      10. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        7 reviews

        5.0

        7 reviews

        Dined on November 22, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Everything was lovely.

      11. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 17, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Amazing experience! We’ve recently eaten at Morin and Le Bilboquet. I would say the food at Cafe Marmotte is on par with Le Bilboquet and far better than Morin. Cozy atmosphere. Excellent service. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

      12. J

        Jeannie

        San Francisco

        7 reviews

        5.0

        7 reviews

        Dined on November 16, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Love a small restaurant where the owners are actively greeting patrons. The food was outstanding with generous portions even though a bit pricey. Best of luck to them in their new endeavor!

      13. F

        Franklin

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on November 10, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Went for Sunday brunch with friends. Parking is extremely limited. The dining space is small but nice and not overcrowded. The lady who greeted us (I didn't catch her name) and Shane were professional and friendly. A bit expensive for waffles, eggs, and potatoes but, everything was really delicious. My friends and I loved it!

      14. NJ

        NilsJ

        Denver

        2 reviews

        5.0

        2 reviews

        Dined on November 10, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Wow, what a great place! Excellent food, among the best in Denver, great small-shop feel, excellent and accommodating service, and reasonably priced!

      15. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Las Vegas

        5 reviews

        5.0

        5 reviews

        Dined on November 4, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Best meal I have had in Denver!

      16. d

        dalsva6630

        Denver

        53 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        53 reviews

        Dined on November 3, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        We love Cafe Marmotte for brunch. The food is delicious and the service is great.

      17. TF

        TimF

        Denver

        9 reviews

        5.0

        9 reviews

        Dined on November 2, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Everything was wonderful, just like a few weeks ago!

      18. NP

        NashvillePaul

        Denver

        17 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        17 reviews

        Dined on November 1, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        New owners are excellent 👍. Good is perfect.

      19. P

        Phil

        Denver

        5 reviews

        5.0

        5 reviews

        Dined on October 27, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        We had a group outing for 8 and all raved about the food and the service. I had the Coq au Vin, which was excellent. Our wait staff was very knowledgeable and attentive. The space itself is cozy. I could see how parking might be an issue.

      20. CC

        CherryCreekGeek

        New York Area

        6 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on October 21, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        We are so pleased that Café Marmotte has opened under new ownership and management. We have now eaten there twice since the new crew took over and have been pleased with every aspect of the experience. It is so nice to see this former Mizuna crew back in the game of fine dining.

      21. B

        Bernie

        Washington DC

        6 reviews

        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on October 20, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience4

        We enjoyed our brunch very much. Portions were large and the food was excellent. The creamy french onion soup was quite unique and enjoyed it very much. Sorry to hear they will be changing their menu to Italian. Hard to find good French in Denver.

      22. J

        Jennifet

        Denver

        122 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        122 reviews

        Dined on October 20, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        We went for brunch which was delicious. Loved the crossaints to start with the homemade jam. Service is spot on. Great pop up.

      23. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on October 20, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Best food we’ve had in Denver!

      24. K

        Kq23

        San Francisco

        13 reviews

        4.0

        13 reviews

        Dined on October 19, 2019

        overall4food4service5ambience5

        the whole evening was wonderful, even despite the need to send back my steak frite for a better cut of meat. The service was spot on, very observant yet not instrusive. i can't stop raving about Lauren's Lettuces and my husband loved the steak tartare appetizer. def go before it changes to italian (or better yet, convince the chef/owners NOT to switch away from their yummy french food!)

      25. D

        Devotee

        Denver

        59 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        59 reviews

        Dined on October 17, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Lauren’s Lettuces and spaghetti with lobster and black truffles were incredible! Tarte Tatin not quite so much. We will definitely be back, and also look forward to the emergence of a new Italian restaurant!

      26. NM

        NoelM

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on October 14, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Everything was executed great! Food was tasty and aesthetically pleasing. Service was excellent without being intrusive. Overall, what you would expect from this team!

      27. MO

        MOKO

        Denver

        6 reviews

        4.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on October 13, 2019

        overall4food4service5ambience3

        Service was top-notch. Food was well prepared. Lobster pasta dish was very tasty. Striped bass portion size was smaller than expected given the price and the sauce could have been more flavorful.

      28. SK

        SandyK

        Denver

        11 reviews

        5.0

        11 reviews

        Dined on October 13, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience4

        We took some out of town friends to dinner. Everything was excellent. Food was divine as always. Worried about the change to an Italian focus! Hopefully it retains its standard!

      29. TF

        TimF

        Denver

        9 reviews

        5.0

        9 reviews

        Dined on October 12, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Very happy for the crew to have their own place again. Ty, Austin, Kayla, and Heather are the best. Cocktails were so wonderful, the mussels were fantastic, and the St-Michael-Eppan "Schulthauser" Pinot Bianco went very well with the sole and the lobster spaghetti...we will be coming back again and again.

      30. V

        Vuky

        Denver

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined on October 12, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience4

        The food was innovative and very good. Some of the plates were totally different that in other restaurants, but the taste was outstanding.

      31. CC

        CherryCreekGeek

        New York Area

        6 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined on October 12, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        The new owners and chef are knocking it out of the park!

      32. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        11 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        11 reviews

        Dined on October 12, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Really delicious food. Great experience all around

      33. E

        Eat2live

        Charleston

        10 reviews

        vip
        2.0

        10 reviews

        Dined on October 10, 2019

        overall2food2service4ambience4

        We were disappointed by our last visit. Food quality was uneven and over priced.

      34. BH

        BrookeH

        New Orleans

        4 reviews

        5.0

        4 reviews

        Dined on October 6, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        It’s pricy. But it’s really really good. I ate the lobster spaghetti. The apple salad and the muscles. All of it was excellent.

      35. MS

        MichaelS

        Denver

        1 review

        5.0

        1 review

        Dined on October 6, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Fabulous Sunday brunch! The selection is good, service is good, ambiance is great! You will enjoy this intimate French restaurant.

      36. OT

        OpenTable Diner

        Denver

        3 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        3 reviews

        Dined on October 6, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Great food, friendly staff, and an intimate setting. Highly recommended.

      37. PC

        PhilC

        Denver

        16 reviews

        5.0

        16 reviews

        Dined on October 5, 2019

        overall5food4service5ambience5

        this is my GO TO place whenever i want a lovely ambience, non intrusive servers and peace. i hope that the menu expands to where it was several months ago.

      38. C

        Cookies

        Denver

        115 reviews

        vip
        3.0

        115 reviews

        Dined on September 28, 2019

        overall3food3service3ambience3

        Fish was perfect; pasta VERY salty; lovely salads. New menu is good. Sorry to see Marmotte head to Italy--there are so many Italian restaurants; but will give it a try.

      39. G

        Gordo

        Denver

        1 review

        4.0

        1 review

        Dined on September 27, 2019

        overall4food4service5ambience3

        Great service. Food mostly very positive. Mine just average Not much you can do with close neighbors, one of whom had a foghorn for a voice.

      40. SF

        SFvisitor

        New Mexico

        47 reviews

        vip
        5.0

        47 reviews

        Dined on September 19, 2019

        overall5food5service5ambience5

        Excellent; delightful experience and delicious food, including the "recipe-testing" focaccia we got to try. When in Denver again, we'll be here. Thank you.

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      Cafe Marmotte is rated 4.6 stars by 659 OpenTable diners.

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      Additional information

      • Cross street

        Alameda and Downing

      • Neighborhood

        Washington Park

      • Hours of operation

        Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

      • Cuisines

        Contemporary French / American, French, Comfort Food

      • Dining style

        Casual Dining

      • Dress code

        Casual Dress

      • Parking details

        Valet parking is available Thursday - Saturday from 5pm- 10pm. Street parking is available North of Alameda on Downing St.

      • Payment options

        AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

      • Executive chef

        Ty Leon

      • Additional

        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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