Tempranillo

Name: Tempranillo
Address: 165 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO, United States, 81621
Telephone: (970) 927-3342
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (987)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

165 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Healthy

Welcome to Tempranillo Restaurant, where internationally acclaimed Chef Javier Gonzalez-Bringas, along with his partner and wife Laura, offer a daily menu of drinks, tapas, dinner and lunch. Gonzalez-Bringas, a Madrid Native, combines an old-world style with a new-world flair in his signature cuisine. The name Tempranillo, itself, pays homage to one of Spain's premier grape varieties, and true to its name the restaurant features a selection of over 100 hand-chosen wines. The atmosphere at Tempranillo is notable for its rich colors, dual fireplaces, and community gathering table-all reflecting the equally rich depth of flavors and influences which are at the heart of the restaurant's origins. "Our desire is to create a brilliantly charming place in the community where people can gather and enjoy the dance with exists between the flavors of Spain and Italy"

Please note that we can not guarantee indoor or heated patio seating. Thank you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 927-3342
Website
http://www.tempranillorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Javier Gonzalez-Bringas
Catering
Tempranillo offers on and off site catering for parties of 10 to 250. We customize all catering menus and formats for each client. On site catering includes lunch parties for 10, dinner parties for 20 at our community table, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio or in the garden and formal dinners for up to 100 in the dining room. <br />Tempranillo currently caters all of the food for the Spain tent at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival which requires providing food for up to 5,000 people per day.
Private party facilities
Host your next party at Tempranillo! Call us to review your entertaining plans and we will work with you to make your event extraordinary. We offer a variety of options for your entertainment needs from reserving the whole restaurant, a private dining room or a lawn party. Off-Site Catering and Catering Delivery also available

Location
165 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621
Neighborhood
Basalt
Cross street
Two Rivers Road
Parking details
Private parking for Tempranillo restaurant is located on the south side of the building, next to Alpine Bank. There is also parking directly in front of the restaurant and street parking adjacent.
Public transit
RFTA bus stop from Aspen, Snowmass and Glenwood Springs is located less than 1 block from Tempranillo Restaurant. From the bus stop, follow Midland ave 1 block and Tempranillo Restaurant will be on the right hand side in the big yellow building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Aceitunas Aliñadas$9.00
Marinated Mediterranean Olives
Patatas a la Brava$10.00
Fried Potatoes with Aioli & Spicy Sauce
Truffle Spanish Fries$10.00
with Parmesan Cheese
Alcachofas Fritas$12.00
Fried Organic Artichoke Hearts with Aioli
Setas$13.00
Wild Mushrooms in Sherry Wine with Roasted Tomatoes
Piquillos con Tetilla$14.00
Grilled Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Tetilla Cheese
Mejillones al Limon$15.00
Mussels in Spicy Lemon Cream
Tostada de Sobrasada$15.00
Imported Mallorcan Sausage with Manchego Cheese, roasted Tomatoes, Piquillo Peppers & Chipotle Aioli
Calamar Frito$15.00
Lightly Fried Calamari
Calamar Diablo$15.00
Sauteed in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Gambas Al Ajillo$16.00
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
Gambas Barcelona$16.00
Shrimp sauteed with Garlic, Ginger & Tomato
Calamar con Chorizo$16.00
Griddled with Arugula, Tomato & Lemon
Almejas Arrabiata$17.00
Manilla Clams with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Albondigas$13.00
Spanish Meatballs
Chorizo, Chistorra, Butifarra$14.00
A Stew of Spanish Sausages
Pan$6.00
Bread Serving with Imported Balsamic Vinegar & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salads & Soups

Soup of the Day
- MP
Tempranillo$10.00
Romaine, Tomatoes, Capers, Onions & Kalamata Olives Sherry Wine Vinegars Spanish Olive Oil
Classic Caesar$10.00
Garlic Croutons & Shaved Manchego Cheese
Mediterranean$12.00
Arugula, Piquillo Peppers, Chic Peas, English Cucumber, Feta & Red Wine Vinaigrette

Fish, Chicken, Veal & Meat

Salmon de Tempranillo*$26.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Fresh Tomato Concassé, Arugula, with Pedro Ximenez Vinaigrette
Pollo Piccata$25.00
Pan Seared Free Range Chicken, Capers, Artichokes, Lemon & Spinach Olive Oil
Veal Marsala$28.00
Veal Scaloppini with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce
Pan Seared Filet$39.00
6 oz Filet with Cauliflower Puree, Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Chimichurri Sauce & Crispy Fried Onions

Paella y Arroz

Paella Valenciana$28.00
Saffron Rice with Chicken, Chorizo & Seafood
Arroz Negro$29.00
Squid Ink Rice with Calamari, Sepia, Shrimp and Scallops
Paella de Mariscos$30.00
Saffron Rice with Seafood

Pasta

Most Pasta can be prepared with Gluten Free pasta

Penne Caprese$19.00
Roma Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Garlic & Fresh Basil
Penne Genovese$19.00
Basil Pesto, Artichokes, Olives, Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil
Rigatoni Bolognese con Manchego$20.00
Classic Meat Sauce
Rigatoni a la Vodka$21.00
Elk Sausage, Mushrooms & Tomatoes, Idiazabal Cheese with Vodka Cream Sauce
Pappardelle Pesto$22.00
Fresh Taglioline Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Goat Cheese, Pequillo Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes & Pine Nuts, with a touch of Cream
Pappardelle con Setas$23.00
Fresh Pasta, Wild Mushroom Ragu with Idiazabal Cheese
Capellini con Arugula y Gambas$26.00
Shrimp & Arugula with Garlic & Olive Oil
Linguine Vongole$26.00
Manilla Clams, Garlic, Olive Oil & Parsley
Linguine Fruitti di Mare$27.00
Fresh Shellfish, Marinara Sauce, Garlic & Olive Oil
Pappardelle Mambo$28.00
Serrano Ham, Porcini Mushrooms, Shallots, Manchego Cheese, White Wine & a little Cream

What 987 people are saying

Tempranillo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Great for fine wines
Denver / Colorado
Great for outdoor dining
Denver / Colorado
Mediterranean
Mountains
Healthy
Mountains
Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempranillo offers a "wonderful ambiance" and "excellent food and service," making it a "go-to" dining experience. Guests appreciate the "warm ambiance" and "wonderful old building." Notably, it features "great food and wine/drink options" with "excellent wine recommendation" from the owner. A delightful choice for special occasions.

987 Reviews

C
Cathy VIP
Houston23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and drinks were great
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Bob VIP
Houston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A long time favorite . Excellent food and service . Sal is great
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Kimberly VIP
Denver / Colorado1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dining experience was not good. Booked to celebrate husbands birthday. Rude owner and host who didn’t even welcome us when we walked in, was told to pick any table, was served wrong cocktail, service was extremely slow and waiter was running around haphazard and unorganized. Short staff and rude service. Waited 30min for our check finally had to walk to bar to ask for it to pay. Won’t be back.
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Luke A.
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our anniversary, we were seated in front of the fireplace, wonderful. Seafood appetizer wonderful. Mushroom pasta wonderful, I had cioppino, deep rich tomato broth with fennel and very fresh seafood. We finished with a Catalonia chocolate crème brûlée, so rich and creamy! After a 5 mile hike earlier we were very hungry and very happy with our great dinner. Thank you, L and C
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Jean-Monroe
Kansas City / Kansas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delight and pleasure to dine at Tempranillo. What a gift to have wonderful ambiance, welcoming and helpful service and great food and wine/drink options in our little town. We haven’t found such consistent positive experiences anywhere else around.
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Nina
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat!!! It is my "go-to" dining experience when guests come to visit.
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steve VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from Pietr and excellent wine recommendation from Javier the owner
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Tempranillo and the wonderful old building and warm ambiance. The food is very good! It’s always memorable.
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Bob VIP
Houston36 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to watch the football game and snack during the game
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Cali
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Server barely looked at me the whole time. Felt like I was a burden.
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FAQs

Tempranillo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 927-3342.

Tempranillo is rated 4.7 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

165 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621

Additional information

Cross street
Two Rivers Road
Neighborhood
Basalt
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking for Tempranillo restaurant is located on the south side of the building, next to Alpine Bank. There is also parking directly in front of the restaurant and street parking adjacent.
Public transit
RFTA bus stop from Aspen, Snowmass and Glenwood Springs is located less than 1 block from Tempranillo Restaurant. From the bus stop, follow Midland ave 1 block and Tempranillo Restaurant will be on the right hand side in the big yellow building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Javier Gonzalez-Bringas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tempranillorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(970) 927-3342
Catering
Tempranillo offers on and off site catering for parties of 10 to 250. We customize all catering menus and formats for each client. On site catering includes lunch parties for 10, dinner parties for 20 at our community table, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio or in the garden and formal dinners for up to 100 in the dining room. <br />Tempranillo currently caters all of the food for the Spain tent at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival which requires providing food for up to 5,000 people per day.
Private party facilities
Host your next party at Tempranillo! Call us to review your entertaining plans and we will work with you to make your event extraordinary. We offer a variety of options for your entertainment needs from reserving the whole restaurant, a private dining room or a lawn party. Off-Site Catering and Catering Delivery also available

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Tapas

Aceitunas Aliñadas$9.00

Patatas a la Brava$10.00

Truffle Spanish Fries$10.00

Alcachofas Fritas$12.00

Setas$13.00

Piquillos con Tetilla$14.00

Mejillones al Limon$15.00

Tostada de Sobrasada$15.00

Calamar Frito$15.00

Calamar Diablo$15.00

Gambas Al Ajillo$16.00

Gambas Barcelona$16.00

Calamar con Chorizo$16.00

Almejas Arrabiata$17.00

Albondigas$13.00

Chorizo, Chistorra, Butifarra$14.00

Pan$6.00

Salads & Soups

Soup of the Day

Tempranillo$10.00

Classic Caesar$10.00

Mediterranean$12.00

Fish, Chicken, Veal & Meat

Salmon de Tempranillo*$26.00

Pollo Piccata$25.00

Veal Marsala$28.00

Pan Seared Filet$39.00

Paella y Arroz

Paella Valenciana$28.00

Arroz Negro$29.00

Paella de Mariscos$30.00

Pasta

Penne Caprese$19.00

Penne Genovese$19.00

Rigatoni Bolognese con Manchego$20.00

Rigatoni a la Vodka$21.00

Pappardelle Pesto$22.00

Pappardelle con Setas$23.00

Capellini con Arugula y Gambas$26.00

Linguine Vongole$26.00

Linguine Fruitti di Mare$27.00

Pappardelle Mambo$28.00

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