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Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar

4.3
4.3
677 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Established in 2007, we are a contemporary dining establishment featuring food with an international flair. Thee great chefs that are known for creating exciting wine friendly cuisine that change with the seasons. Owner Eldon Larson has over 30 years experience and has traveled extensively to the world’s greatest wine regions. Relax in our comfortable curved couch area or enjoy several courses in our softly lit dining room. Wine Experience Café boasts an elegant fabric ceiling, contemporary lighting, bay fire place and exciting colors. After dinner you can step into the World Cellar Fine Wine Shop to purchase the wines enjoyed at Wine Experience Café.
**Highlights:
wild boar and green chili wontons, watermelon radish and goat cheese salad, beef fillet au poivre, grilled molasses pork chop, pan-seared sea scallops, fresh market fish, cured meats and artisan cheese. Full Bar, 35 wines by the glass, wine flights, amazing wine list

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (303) 690-1025

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Our team of chefs can customize an array of catering options to fit your event and budget. Full entree catering for groups up to twenty-five. Please call for details. Sample menus can be viewed here: http://www.wineexperiencecafe.com/#!private-events/c12l3

  • Private party facilities

    We conduct parties for up to 75 guests in our establishment. We will close the restaurant to the public in order to accommodate large parties. Parties of 20-40 would be located in the main part of the restaurant while other guest would be seated in the opposite half.

  • Private party contact

    Eldon Larson: (303) 690-1025

  • Neighborhood

    Aurora

  • Cross street

    State Ave.

  • Parking details

    We have sixty plus parking spaces located directly in front of our entrance. Parking is free of charge.

  • Entertainment

    Wine, Beer and Spirits tasting dinners with special guest speakers conducted several times per month. Wine dinners are usually five courses paired with six different wines, beers or spirits. Please call us for our monthly schedule.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

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  1. SterW

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dining experience. The food is excellent and the wine recommendations always perfect.

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  2. Gene

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    they've changed the menu considerably from the one I loved. they were understaffed and the dish I ordered was overcooked. the pricing has gone up a lot. not the experience I wanted.

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  3. Great

    Denver

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Wine and food was phenomenal. Went for a ladies night- Wine Cafe didn’t disappoint

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  4. Gastrotourist

    Hawaii

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was our first time at The Wine Experience—and it was a fine experience. The food was excellent and wine choices good and fair-priced. Each of the four of us had different dishes. Everyone was pleased with their choice (and the choices of others that we were able to sample). A little noisy due to high ceiling despite the noise baffles. Very open and light space but shades or canopies would be welcome to those facing the windows. We are new to the neighborhood. The Wine Experience may well become our neighborhood hangout.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! Everyone was attentive. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and made a great recommendation. Food delicious! Will definitely be going back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really nice experience for Mother’s Day! Food was really good and unique!

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  7. Fmg619

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The sommelier really know his stuff and made great suggestions. We had fun discussing craft cocktails with him. The food was very good and the salads were very fresh.

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  8. MicheleD

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wine Experience was recommended to us by a neighbor by our new home. An excellent recommendation! Great cocktails, wine list and food items! I can see us coming back many times for dinner or even a glass of wine and an appetizer!

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  9. Eliza

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for dinner and wine with my mom and a friend of ours. My mom is mobility restricted. Eldon (the owner) was there and made sure she was able to get to her table safely. He was such a gentleman. The food and drinks were amazing. Kelly, our server, was very knowledgeable and helpful while ordering drinks and dinner. Wonderful experience overall!

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  10. Brad

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    In spite of the $14 draft beer (price of the beer was not specified on the drink menu), we thought that the food was a good restaurant week value. The wait for the food seemed a little excessive (45 minutes) since we and one other couple were the only ones seated in the cafe. The entrees however were outstanding.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Chef Zoe is a top notch chef!!!! The food was delicious… Will try again.

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  12. ErikS

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wine experience is one of the best dining experiences in Denver. Come eat here and enjoy the delicious wine and amazing food!

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  13. KatPup2

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kelly was a great waitress and the food was delicious!

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  14. RobertaO

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat by the fireplace. Since I'm always cold, it was wonderful to take by coat off during dinner.

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  15. DavidG

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the menu choices and our conversation with the owner.

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  16. gabruce

    Denver

    192 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food!! Hats off to the new Chef!! Another wonderful experience!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was not hot enough, but the flavor was delicious. Service was very friendly and timely.

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  18. Papatree

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure dining here. Elton always treats his customers like old friends and the food is delicious

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  19. DonW

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience5
    Horrific piece of Ribeye served severely undercooked. Seafood pasta served with no bread. Very cool place, nice people and so wanted to like their food.

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  20. staceyk

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    I want to start off by saying I have eaten at this restaurant quite a few times and it has been fantastic! Service and food is great! However, this was not one of those times. I made a reservation here for my husband and I and another couple to eat for Valentine's Day. It was a fixed menu where we had choices of two different things for each course and it was a four course meal. When we sat down we had 3 water glasses for a table for 4. It took the waiter 20 minutes to bring us another water glass. Then it took 45 minutes to bring the bottle of wine we ordered when we sat down. It took over an hour for us to get our first course. There was probably 30 minute between courses and at each different course, the food portions were very small and the food itself was luke warm at best. We expected to take about an hour and a half or two hours to dine that evening. We were at the restaurant for just over three and a half hours. Way too long and disappointing for the price we paid. I will dine there again, just not for any occasion where there is a fixed menu as it was not handled properly.

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  21. Thomas

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    a little understaffed...but we know that is a challenge for lots of places.

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  22. EDDIEB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    I have been to this restaurant several times and I love this place. This was Valentine’s Day and the food service was very slow. I recommend going to this restaurant but not on big holidays events.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience5
    The management did not have the kitchen staff in sync with the waitstaff. Irregular intervals in between courses. Not just my table but the surrounding guests as well. With the exception of the main course, food was brought lukewarm to cooler such as the soup and scallops. Dessert took too long to arrive. Waitstaff was great for what they were having to deal with. Manager on duty was showing preferential treatment and ignoring other tables. I absolutely have loved this establishment and the variety of wines offered; however, I will not be going back or recommending any one to until either new management or manager is hired. Very disappointed with a place I had enjoyed.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Awful. Valentines Day. Food was cold, no dressing on salad, steak was so tough I couldn’t chew through it, lobster linguine had two tiny pieces of lobster that were very fishy. Staff was not wearing hair nets or gloves in the kitchen. No wine pairing and the final bill was $240. Never ever again will this place get my business. Everyone in the restaurant that night was very upset.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, best restaurant owners in Aurora. Love this restaurant. We’ve been going here for years and have had an excellent experience every time. Highly recommended.

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  26. JIMH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant dining experience. Waiter was very helpful with the wines and the food was excellent.

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  27. Becky

    Denver

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! Try the specials for an amazing meal. Great wine choices! Fantastic servers! Just enjoy!

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  28. JanR

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic wine and delicious food! Great service Beautiful atmosphere

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  29. RedM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    We have been coming here for date night for a few years and get the same thing every time. There is a new chef and the food has no flavor. We will be finding another date night spot.

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  30. BarbaraH

    Denver

    272 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. This is a top notch restaurant with knowledgeable and friendly servers and kitchen staff. The fairly new chef turns out the most wonderful food. If you’ve never been, you have to go. If it’s been a while (even 6 months), go back. You’ll find classics and new twists on the menu. When you walk in, you’ll see a cozy fireplace, white linen and nice wine glasses. The restaurant is far from pretentious, though. You’ll be well taken care of and you’ll leave feeling completely satisfied.

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  31. RoyW

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Andrew made our experience incredible. Andrew is so knowledgeable on wines & we learned more than any tasting and/or wine/vineyard tour we've ever been on.

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  32. StevenC

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with great wine selection. Owner even stops by to greet you.

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  33. AmyF

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Been here a few times, but it’s been a few months. They have changed the chef since our last visit, and I must say the new menu and food is outstanding!! I got the black truffle Parmesan linguini, and it was superb, and the brûlée goat and cream cheese appetizer was to die for! Service was a bit slow, but we were not in any rush, so that wasn’t a bother. We will definitely be back!

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  34. ChrisW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I had the chicken cordon bleu. It was pretty bland and definitely needed salt. My wife had their scallop dish. It was REALLY salty and peppery. We also had a crab stuffed shrimp appetizer which was fairly good.

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  35. TraceyS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love going here. Great experience every time. The food is fanominal.

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  36. MaryB

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We received excellent service from our waiter, Alex, and the rest of the wait staff! He explained how to use our phones to see the menu and brought paper menus as well (we are old and prefer paper). He also recommended a very good Wine that was less expensive. Our steaks were melt in your mouth tender and done to perfection! The wild boar appetizer was delicious and a little spicy! We had the Wine Experience salad which was very fresh. For dessert we had cheesecake which was served with a chocolate fudge sauce. The only thing I would have changed is the chocolate sauce because I don't care too much for chocolate. The cheesecake was complimentary because we were celebrating our anniversary so there is really nothing to complain about. I definitely recommend Wine Experience Cafe for a special event or just a night out. We need to go there more often. And I love that it is a family owned business. See you there!

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  37. Dodgerhuff

    Amarillo

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The new chef at Wine Experience, Eldon and all the staff did a great job with a fixed menu dinner on Christmas Eve.

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  38. Cyns59

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    When we walked in there was a faint smell of sewer gas. The women’s bathroom had a very strong smell of it! There was no soap in the women’s bathroom. They seemed understaffed so service was slow, but our waitress Kelly was working hard. Our food was hot and flavorful! It was mildly busy for a Monday night.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff and food are amazing!

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  40. ConnieP

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was excellent. First time at your restaurant and it was absolutely perfect! We will be back.

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FAQs

Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 690-1025.

Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar is rated 4.3 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar

6240 S Main St L115, (behind Mcalister's Deli), Aurora, CO 80016

Additional information

  • Cross street

    State Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Aurora

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We have sixty plus parking spaces located directly in front of our entrance. Parking is free of charge.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Wine, Beer and Spirits tasting dinners with special guest speakers conducted several times per month. Wine dinners are usually five courses paired with six different wines, beers or spirits. Please call us for our monthly schedule.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (303) 690-1025

  • Catering

    Our team of chefs can customize an array of catering options to fit your event and budget. Full entree catering for groups up to twenty-five. Please call for details. Sample menus can be viewed here: http://www.wineexperiencecafe.com/#!private-events/c12l3

  • Private party facilities

    We conduct parties for up to 75 guests in our establishment. We will close the restaurant to the public in order to accommodate large parties. Parties of 20-40 would be located in the main part of the restaurant while other guest would be seated in the opposite half.

  • Private party contact

    Eldon Larson: (303) 690-1025

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