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Name: Vesta - Permanently Closed
Address: 1822 Blake Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
Telephone: (303) 296-1970
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Vesta - Permanently Closed

4.5

4819 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Vesta, the Goddess of the Hearth, is the most beautiful of Roman divinities, bright and pure like the flame that is her symbol. Latins made Vesta a goddess who personified the earth and fire. She presided over the preparation of meals: Vesta was offered the first food and drink. The hearth conjures up visions of domesticity and peace, for the hearth is the traditional center of family life. It symbolizes warmth, security, and companionship a place for dreaming where it becomes possible by peering into the embers, to find physical and mental renewal and a place to discover the secrets of the future. At Vesta, we have combined these themes to provide a unique dining experience. Vesta is simplicity, quality, comfort, life, art, scent, relaxation, taste, sound, and fun.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 296-1970
Website
http://www.vestadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nicholas Kayser

Location
1822 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Between 18th & 19th on Blake
Parking details
Metered parking available on the street; 4 pay lots behind the restaurant.Validated parking for $3 at the Milk Market parking garage. The entrance is on 19th, between Blake and Wazee.
Public transit
16th and Blake
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Char Siu Pork Belly*$4.00
yuzu aioli, orange, cilantro
Vesta Sauce Sampler*$8.00
warm naan with choice of five house dipping sauces
Altius Farms Arugula Salad$8.00
shaved Grana Padano, toasted pine nuts, lemon-oregano vinaigrette
Watercress Salad$9.00
hearts of palm, Meredith cheese, grapefruit, fennel, vanilla hazelnut vinaigrette
Hand Cut Beef Tartare*$14.00
beef tenderloin, capers, parmesan mousseline, frico, quail egg, lemon vinaigrette
Red Pepper Campanelle Bolognese$14.00
red pepper campanelle, house-made basil ricotta, beef bolognese
Spanish Artichoke Heart*$9.00
preserved lemon aioli, sunchoke chips, shaved pecorino, sumac, lemon vinaigrette
Greek Baby Back Ribs$15.00
oregano, lemon peel, rosemary, olive oil

Large Plates

Duck Fat Fried Chicken*$26.00
Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, bacon jam
Crispy Skin Pacific Striped Bass*$30.00
confit sunchokes, lemon caper butter, shaved radish, chimichurri
Madras Grilled Venison*$37.00
duck fat frites, rapini, ginger roasted oyster mushrooms, cherry port reduction
Moroccan Spiced Colorado Lamb Tenderloin*$34.00
moussaka saffron rice, tzatziki, toasted almonds, herb oil, Calabrian chili sauce, cilantro
Mile High Fungi$22.00
confit celery root, figs, parsnip puree, celery leaves, mushroom Bordelaise

Signature Steaks*

all cuts served with crispy potatoes, watercress, roasted red peppers, 72hr veal demi-glace

7oz Center Cut Tenderloin$36.00
10oz NY Strip$37.00
12oz Ribeye$39.00

House Dipping Sauces

sauces available à la carte

Barrel-Aged Hot Sauce
Kimchi Bacon Jam
Ghost Chili BBQ
Calabrian Chili
Schug
Pistachio Pesto
Red Pepper Romesco
Preserved Lemon Aioli
Black Pepper Aioli
Roasted Corn
Tzatziki
Magic Sauce
Smoked Vegetable Demi-Glace

Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Vieux Carré$15.00
Leopold Bros. whiskey, Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac, La Quintinye rouge, Bénédictine, Angostura bitters, Peychaud's bitters
Pass the Dutchie$15.00
Bols Genever, Combier, Bénédictine, chocolate bitters, orange bitters
The Armada$15.00
Rittenhouse bonded rye, Montenegro amaro, Leopold Bros. tart cherry liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, orange bitters

Cocktails

Mile High Mule$10.00
Woody Creek vodka, ginger beer, lime
Dolomite Spritz$10.00
Aperol, Lillet Blanc, house-made limoncello, prosecco
Apple-Y Ever After$12.00
Leopold Bros. Apple Whiskey, grapefruit juice, rosemary chai syrup, earl grey tea, lemon, aquafaba
Sage and Vice$12.00
Banhez mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, salted sage agave, lemon, chocolate orange bitters
Grappas of Wrath$14.00
Franciacorta Grappa, Averna, Cocchi Americano, saba syrup
Shiso Unusual$13.00
Block Distilling vodka, elderflower liqueur, shiso, yuzu juice, creme de violet, lime
The Beehive$13.00
jalapeño infused Suerte Blanco tequila, local honey, Drambuie, Cocchi Americano aperitif, lemon
Maple Cardamom Old Fashioned$15.00
Laws Rye, Salish Sea Maple liqueur, cardamom syrup, Angostura bitters, orange zest
Sangria Roja$9.00
Portuguese red, Laird's applejack, Dow's ruby port, lemon, pomegranate
Sangria Rosad$9.00
Spanish rose, Lillet rose, pomegranate, Laird's Applejack, Croft pink port, lemon

Beer

Draft

Pilsner - Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 5.2% ABV$6.00
Fruited - Rockyard Brewing, Boysenberry Blonde, 5% ABV$6.00
Wit - Avery, White Rascal, Belgian-Style, 5.6% ABV$6.00
Saison - Funkwerks, 6.8% ABV$7.00
Amber - Odell, 90 Shilling, 5.3% ABV$6.00
IPA (Hazy) - Odd13, Codename: Superfan, 6.8% ABV$7.00
IPA - Odell Brewing, 7% ABV$7.00
Nitro - Great Divide, Velvet Yeti, Stout, 5% ABV$7.00
Cider - C Squared, Lila, Lavender/Honey, 5% ABV
- 10oz$7.00
Seasonal - Rotating Colorado Favorite
- MP

Bottles and Cans

Standard Styles

Coors Light, 4.2% ABV$5.00
Tivoli, Helles Lager, 5.1% ABV$5.00
Dry Dock, Apricot Blonde, 5.1% ABV$6.00
Avery, Ellie's Brown Ale, 5.5% ABV$6.00
Lefthand, Milk Stout Nitro, 6% ABV$6.00

Hop Forward

Telluride Brewing, Russell Kelly Pale Ale, 6.7% ABV$6.00
Crooked Stave, IPA, 6% ABV$6.00
Rockyard, Hopalypto, Tropical IPA, 6.5%$6.00
Unita, Hop Nosh Tangerine, IPA, 7.3% ABV$6.00
Avery, Maharaja, Imperial IPA, 10% ABV$9.00

Belgian-Styled

Great Divide, Colette, Farmhouse Ale, 7.3% ABV$6.00

Sour/Wild/Brett

Crooked Stave, Sour Rosé, 4.5% ABV$8.00
Funkwerks, Raspberry Provincial, 4.2% ABV$7.00
Odell Brewing, Sippin' Pretty, Fruited Sour, 4.5% ABV$7.00
Crooked Stave, Petite Sour Blueberry, 5.5% ABV$18.00
Rockyard, Gondolier, Cherry Kriek, 5.8% ABV
- 22oz$25.00
Cascade, Sang Noir, Bourbon Barrel Sour, 9.8%
- 750ml$35.00
Crooked Stave, Origins, Burgundy Sour, 6.5%
- 750ml$50.00

Gluten Reduced and Gluten Free

New Planet, Blonde Ale 4.5% ABV$6.00
Stem, Dry-Hopped Cider 6.7% ABV$7.00
Stem, Hibiscus Session Cider 4.3% ABV$7.00
C Squared, Ginger Siren, Cider 5.5% ABV$7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Mikey's Magic$6.00
bartender's zero-proof potion
Spiced Grapefruit Cooler$6.00
grapefruit juice, seltzer, rosemary-chai spice syrup
Fever-Tree Tonics$5.00
rotating selection
Rocky Mountain Soda$5.00
blackberry - prickly pear - root beer
Mexican Coke$4.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages$4.00
blood orange - limonata

What 4,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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AliP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing staff! Perfect for a upscale date night that’s not too fancy!
P
Parker
Denver
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really loved this place! Our group was celebrating our birthday and we ordered a variety of menu items. All were delicious. The locally-sourced charcuterie offerings were delicious, but the portions we quite small.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
The “special” evidently doesn’t apply at a table... but open table reserves a table, not a seat at the bar. Not a giant problem, but if they aren’t going to follow through, don’t advertise it. Every staff member we came in contact with was awesome. Professional and knowledgeable
FF
FloridaFoodie
Dallas
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding! I will be back!
LM
LMC2
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience4
Great staff! Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Small food portions were overpriced and inconsistent (courses were either very good or average).
T
Ttugster
New Mexico
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
3rd time to eat here. Excellent every time! Our waiter was excellent. Food prepared perfectly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The folks at Vesta went out of their way to make our celebration special. Really great service and delicious food. We will always be back.
M
Marty
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is fantastic. Food great, service very good and personal witch made for a fun evening out
R
Reviewer
Denver
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was restaurant week so we had to sit at the bar because they were so busy. Both Male bartenders were friendly and attentive as they could be with the amount of volume they were handling. Was particularly impressed with the charcuterie board and the man who dropped it off. He took the time to explain everything on the board with some fun facts. That made the experience really enjoyable.
WM
WM96
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food from the restaurant week menu. We loved the wine pairing as well. Service was a bit slow throughout the whole night, not sure if this was due to a busy night in general or because we were seated at the bar (with a reservation). Regardless, our food was delicious and we would absolutely go back.
CK
CKCO
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent Denver First Bite meals!! We appreciated there were delicious lactose free items such as the spanakopita appetizer & the passion fruit sorbetto. Lamb shawarma and snapper mains were also tasty. Will come again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing!
JB
JB2021
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Great Service. Definitely a must visit.
WW
WhiskeyWoman
Denver
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vesta was great. We went for Denver Restaurant Week, which is a great deal. Our server was perfect, attentive exactly when we wanted it. The staff accommodated and was aware of a gluten allergy, double checking when there was a question. The food was perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest Vesta as a delicious place to eat in Denver.
MA
MarkA
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went there during Restaurant Week. The menu choices were tempting and the food was fantastic. Add to that the great service and ambiance, and it made for a wonderful evening. Would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
AmaIng as always
g
germanexpat
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
food ( menu during restaurant week ) was ok but not great. no reason for us to go back soon
NE
NewlyEngaged
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal! Our favorite restaurant in Denver and Vesta never disappoints! Service is top notch and we’ve never had a bad bite at Vesta. Ever. So so good.
KV
KevinV
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was very overpriced for what it was...especially the sea bass and the pork belly app. Sea Bass was very soupy and not flavorful whatsoever. I don’t believe their restaurant week menu truly did justice, as there were other items on regular menu that looked appetizing. Service was above average and ambiance was nice.
AH
AmberH
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Denver Restaurant Week 2020! Such a fun time and you can’t beat the pricing! The vegan option was fire (personally I think it was better than the meat option but that’s the vegan talking lol). Awesome place and awesome friendly staff!
MS
MaureenS
Denver
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Emily was amazing- she took excellent care of our group. Super knowledgeable, accommodating, and made our experience special!! What a great night!!!
TS
TanyaS
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food- and an amazing experience- especially great during Restaurant Week!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday and Restaurant Week
G
George69
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
The pork belly was amazing. Possibly the best pork belly appetizer to date.
AS
AshleyS
Dallas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worried about where to go..? Pick this place & you'll be a HERO!! Amazing food combined with 5-star service!! We sat at the bar, but it was a reserved seating and the experience was worth the hoards of hungry masses starring us down because we made a reservation. No regrets, can't wait to go back to Denver & dine here again!!
PC
PennyC
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere were excellent. The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
D
Disappointed
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food for restaurant week
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vesta never fails to impress! The food and service was outstanding and we were so very impressed with the authentic hospitality and welcome from the staff. Vesta has a smart and well designed kids menu beyond the ubiquitous Mac and Cheese. Don’t miss - any fish dish (they have amazing fish and preparation) and the Dragons Breath dessert if you have kids.
MW
MindyW
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
REALLY good food. The combinations were delicious and the chefs didn't overdo with heavy sauces. . . . instead the flavor of each ingredient came through at just the right level. My Mediterranean lamb was especially good, as was the charcuterie board to start.
ES
EricS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
I am very impressed by this restaurant. The service was amazing, our waiter was super kind and helpful the whole entire time. The food was delicious, all their meats are cooked perfect. Would recommend to anyone looking for a higher end restaurant in the Denver area!
I
Isabel
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
We have been to Vesta before and loved it. This time we were sat at the bar and unfortunately the service was awful to non-existent, but fortunately the food and wine we chose was as amazing as always. We were pleasantly surprised by the vegan menu, especially the sunchokes and fungi dishes. Wish they had been a touch larger portions, but they were so delicious we didn't mind. We will be back for sure when they update for seasonality.
NS
NateS
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far my favorite restaurant in DT Denver. Food is always evolving and menu changes. Service is amazing and they treat you like your a regular. Nick did an amazing job once again. Must try for everyone !
S
Soco
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great place continually. They mixed up our table, but gave us complimentary dessert. Always pleasant waiters/waitresses
CC
CaseyC
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, great small plates and drinks :)
GG
GeoffG
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved the sauces! I probably could have eaten nothing but bread and sauce and been completely happy. Fantastic dinner, great venison and beautiful pork belly. The ambiance was lovely and we'll have to come back to try the other half of the menu we didn't get this time.
PM
PeterM
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Came here for a double date on Valentine’s Day. The service was impeccable! The food was great! Would strongly recommend this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most amazing meal! The full monty is to die for, perfectly cooked steak, desert and drinks were spectacular as well. The bartenders are superb! Can’t speak highly enough of Vesta!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Valentines
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My absolute favorite place to eat in Denver! The food is always amazing and the service is excellent. Great experience every time I go.
SW
ShannonW
Dallas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were awesome!

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Vesta - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 4819 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross street
Between 18th & 19th on Blake
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking available on the street; 4 pay lots behind the restaurant.Validated parking for $3 at the Milk Market parking garage. The entrance is on 19th, between Blake and Wazee.
Public transit
16th and Blake
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicholas Kayser
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vestadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 296-1970

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Additional information

Denver's Most Iconic Restaurants

Char Siu Pork Belly

7oz Center Cut Tenderloin

Sweet Corn Risotto

The Full Monty

House-Cured Meats*

Cheeses

Small Plates

Char Siu Pork Belly*$4.00

Vesta Sauce Sampler*$8.00

Altius Farms Arugula Salad$8.00

Watercress Salad$9.00

Hand Cut Beef Tartare*$14.00

Red Pepper Campanelle Bolognese$14.00

Spanish Artichoke Heart*$9.00

Greek Baby Back Ribs$15.00

Large Plates

Duck Fat Fried Chicken*$26.00

Crispy Skin Pacific Striped Bass*$30.00

Madras Grilled Venison*$37.00

Moroccan Spiced Colorado Lamb Tenderloin*$34.00

Mile High Fungi$22.00

Signature Steaks*

7oz Center Cut Tenderloin$36.00

10oz NY Strip$37.00

12oz Ribeye$39.00

House Dipping Sauces

Barrel-Aged Hot Sauce

Kimchi Bacon Jam

Ghost Chili BBQ

Calabrian Chili

Schug

Pistachio Pesto

Red Pepper Romesco

Preserved Lemon Aioli

Black Pepper Aioli

Roasted Corn

Tzatziki

Magic Sauce

Smoked Vegetable Demi-Glace

Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Vieux Carré$15.00

Pass the Dutchie$15.00

The Armada$15.00

Cocktails

Mile High Mule$10.00

Dolomite Spritz$10.00

Apple-Y Ever After$12.00

Sage and Vice$12.00

Grappas of Wrath$14.00

Shiso Unusual$13.00

The Beehive$13.00

Maple Cardamom Old Fashioned$15.00

Sangria Roja$9.00

Sangria Rosad$9.00

Beer

Draft

Pilsner - Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 5.2% ABV$6.00

Fruited - Rockyard Brewing, Boysenberry Blonde, 5% ABV$6.00

Wit - Avery, White Rascal, Belgian-Style, 5.6% ABV$6.00

Saison - Funkwerks, 6.8% ABV$7.00

Amber - Odell, 90 Shilling, 5.3% ABV$6.00

IPA (Hazy) - Odd13, Codename: Superfan, 6.8% ABV$7.00

IPA - Odell Brewing, 7% ABV$7.00

Nitro - Great Divide, Velvet Yeti, Stout, 5% ABV$7.00

Cider - C Squared, Lila, Lavender/Honey, 5% ABV

Seasonal - Rotating Colorado Favorite

Bottles and Cans

Standard Styles

Coors Light, 4.2% ABV$5.00

Tivoli, Helles Lager, 5.1% ABV$5.00

Dry Dock, Apricot Blonde, 5.1% ABV$6.00

Avery, Ellie's Brown Ale, 5.5% ABV$6.00

Lefthand, Milk Stout Nitro, 6% ABV$6.00

Hop Forward

Telluride Brewing, Russell Kelly Pale Ale, 6.7% ABV$6.00

Crooked Stave, IPA, 6% ABV$6.00