Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar

4.4 (739)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 2:00 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
Website
http://www.wineexperiencecafe.com/
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.

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

Burrata Mozzarella$18.00
Burrata Cheese with house made fig Jam and lightly spiced Calabrian chili oil, Served with toasted crostinis
Charcuterie
Dry-cured artisan meats, cheese selection, & accompaniments
- Half$16.00
- Full$30.00
Wild Boar + Green Chili Wonton$17.00
Wild boar & pueblo green chili wantons served over a Calabrian chile aioli with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce
Crab Cake$19.00
One Lump Crab cake served on a bed of mixed greens and a lemon caper aioli
Mussels Arrabiata
New Zealand green lip mussels, Spicy Italian Tomato Sauce
- Half$12.00
- Full$22.00
Calamari
Fried wild squid, jalapenos, asparagus, sweet chili dipping sauce
- Half$11.00
Spicy Scallop Crudo$16.00
Spicy scallop, crispy rice cake, soy sauce, pickled red onion, micro greens.
Brulee Goat and Cream Cheese$9.00
Toast Points topped with Brulee Goat & Cream Cheese

Salads & Sandwiches

Additions for Salads: Marcona Almonds $3, Grilled Chicken $8, Fresh Seared Scallops (three oz) $32 / (six ounce) $54, Tempura Chicken $8, Four Sautéed Shrimp $18, Six Ounce Filet $30

Wine Experience Salad
Organic mixed greens, Marcona almonds, bourbon braised craisins, goat cheese, cherry heirloom tomatoes + red wine vinaigrette
- ½ Plate$9.00
Caesar Salad
Our signature Caesar salad with homemade traditional Caesar dressing
- Half$9.00
- Full$18.00

Hand Made Pizza

Make any pizza gluten free with a cauliflour crust for $2!

Pepperoni Pizza$14.00
Cheese Pizza$14.00
Chicken, Garlic, Parmesan Pizza$16.00
Margherita$14.00
Marinara sauce, Tomato, Basil, Mozzerella
Hot-Honey Garlic Pizza$16.00
Sweet and spicy garlic pizza on our house-made dough. Topped with pepperoni, fresh parmesan, and arugula
BBQ Chicken Pizza$14.00
House-made BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, pickled onions and jalapenos

Mains

Steaks, Sides, & Entrees

Italian Style Gourmet Meatloaf$29.00
Wild boar, beef + brown gravy, mashed potatoes, & asparagus
Steak Frites$28.00
Grilled 7 oz ribeye steak, herb butter & french fries
Ribeye$59.00
10 oz Angus Ribeye with herb butter & honey-truffle asparagus
Steak Tenderloin
Filet Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Sauce au Poivre
- 6 oz$47.00
Seafood Addition to Entree
Fresh pan-seared scallops
- Three Ounce$32.00
- Six Ounce$54.00
Seafood Addition to Entree$18.00
Sautéed Shrimp
Seafood Pasta$44.00
House-made linguini, shrimp, and scallops with seafood sauce
Pasta with Green Lip Mussels$29.00
New Zealand Green Lip Mussels, House-made linguini, Spicy Arrabiata Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu$26.00
Chicken breast, capicola, gruyere, bechamel, basil parmesan orzo
Fresh Sea Scallops
Pan-seared scallops with barley, chorizo, asparagus, and a savory cream sauce
- 3 Ounce$33.00
- 6 Ounce$59.00
Duck Breast$34.00
Duck breast, chimichurri sauce, and duck-fat roasted potatoes. (Grand Mariner orange sauce available upon request)
Crab Cakes$36.00
Two Lump crab cakes served on a bed of mixed greens and a lemon cream aioli
Linguini ala Vodka$18.00
linguini pasta made in-house with creamy tomato sauce. We suggest that you add chicken or shrimp to top it off!
- Add Chicken$26.00
- Add Shrimp$29.00

Cheese Assortments

Cheese assortment served with house-made jam and one small bread plate (four slices). + bread basket $6, + crackers $3, + Gluten Free crackers $5, + chef's choice meat selection (two cured meats) $8

Cheese Plate$20.00
An assortment of four chef's selection cheese with house-made jam

Dessert

Crème Brûlée$10.00
Dark Chocolate Mousse$10.00
Light, airy chocolate with house made whipped cream
Cheesecake$12.00
Lady Finger Crumb Cheesecake

Specials

Food

Swordfish Bites Appetizer$16.00
Fried swordfish bites served with a parsley shallot salad and lemon aioli Recommended wine pairing: Silverado Sauvignon Blanc
Poached Pear Appetizer$10.00
White wine mulled, poached pear, savory goat cheese, and fresh fig Recommended pairing: Feudi Cutuzzi Greco di Tufo
"Holy Cow" Appetizer$20.00
Braised boneless short rib topped with potato puree, shaved black truffle cheese, and beef demi-glace Recommended Pairing: Hess "Maverick Ranch" Cabernet Sauvignon
"Nest Egg" Appetizer$10.00
Soft-boiled eggs, tobiko (flying fish roe), calabrian chili oil, micro greens
Pasta is Love$28.00
Braised beef and ricotta manicotti with red sauce and garlic cream Recommended Pairing: Vietti Nebbiolo
Stew Around a While$24.00
Korean inspired short rib stew; served with kimchi cucumber ribbons, pickled radish, and microgreens. Please allow 15-20 minutes to cook. Recommended Pairing: Emeritus Pinot Noir

Drink

Featured Wine: Swanson Chardonnay 2013, Napa, CA, USA
Focused and mineral driven for those who prefer a slightly less oaked Chardonnay. The palate is energetic, with ripe citrus and green apple flavors
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
Horse Soldier Whiskey Manhattan (Bourbon Whiskey)$18.00
Made with Horse Soldier Small Batch

What 739 people are saying

Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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735 Reviews

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GeoffA VIP
Denver / Colorado28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall, we will miss this local gem!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, including Hazel Miller! We are very sad that Wine Experience is closing.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, food and wine! Our favorite date night spot!
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Becky VIP
Denver / Colorado72 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a great experience! We each had different meals (5 people) and the same words were expressed by everyone: So good!!! Highly, HIGHLY, recommend!
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TiffJ
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've been meaning to try this place for a while but it was so pricey we held off. Decided to go for date night and the drinks were really good. The charcuterie board was decent but the entrées were completely bland and tasteless. I don't mind shelling out $40-$50 for a really good dinner but unfortunately it was not worth it. I don't know what the food quality was originally but if this was the case in the beginning I can see why they are closing for good. Too bad the place had potential for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
They are closing and it is incredibly obvious. I had something that looked absolutely disgusting baked into my bread and no one could truly tell me what it was and never replaced the bread. Mentioned it to the owner and never heard back. The server was awkward and brought out our wine flights but didn’t actually know what the wines actually were. All of the servers seemed more interested in hanging out together than checking on their tables and ours seemed put out any time he came by. The only bright spot was that the bottles of wine in their store were on a good sale.
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JoanS
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They are going out of business soon so wanted one last experience. We didn’t feel they were up to their usual standards. Food was bland - French onion soup and chicken cordon blue. They were out of what I went for - beef stroganoff. Bread basket had a few cold rolls and bland bread. Server had no personality. Sorry to see them go and hoping our experience was due to closing soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very sad we found out it's closing due to Landlord increasing rent. The food as always was excellent. Our wait person was not tentative and we had to call her over to take our order after sitting and waiting for a while. Then we had to ask for bill as she never came back. Despite that it was great.
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Jenn VIP
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Relatively quiet with nice setting, but food was mid with good service but slow. When we arrived, we were handed 3 menus for 3 people, and 1 was different (we asked for paper menus instead of QR codes). Upon further investigation, we found 3 different menus in one placard with steak frites varying from $30 to $55 on pricing. That was strange. Appetizers were good, but entrees left a little to be desired. Server was nice and friendly, and drinks were good but cocktails were slow to come out. The restaurant wasn't very busy, so not sure why that was. Good place but not necessarily for special date night or gathering.
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KathrynB
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and delicious food. The Pear burrata was a must have.
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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 4.4 stars by 739 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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 Wed–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
http://www.wineexperiencecafe.com/
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.

Wine Experience Cafe and World Cellar

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Burrata Mozzarella$18.00

Charcuterie

Wild Boar + Green Chili Wonton$17.00

Crab Cake$19.00

Mussels Arrabiata

Calamari

Spicy Scallop Crudo$16.00

Brulee Goat and Cream Cheese$9.00

Salads & Sandwiches

Wine Experience Salad

Caesar Salad

Hand Made Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza$14.00

Cheese Pizza$14.00

Chicken, Garlic, Parmesan Pizza$16.00

Margherita$14.00

Hot-Honey Garlic Pizza$16.00

BBQ Chicken Pizza$14.00

Mains

Italian Style Gourmet Meatloaf$29.00

Steak Frites$28.00

Ribeye$59.00

Steak Tenderloin

Seafood Addition to Entree

Seafood Addition to Entree$18.00

Seafood Pasta$44.00

Pasta with Green Lip Mussels$29.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu$26.00

Fresh Sea Scallops

Duck Breast$34.00

Crab Cakes$36.00

Linguini ala Vodka$18.00

Cheese Assortments

Cheese Plate$20.00

Dessert

Crème Brûlée$10.00

Dark Chocolate Mousse$10.00

Cheesecake$12.00

Specials

Food

Swordfish Bites Appetizer$16.00

Poached Pear Appetizer$10.00

"Holy Cow" Appetizer$20.00

"Nest Egg" Appetizer$10.00

Pasta is Love$28.00

Stew Around a While$24.00

Drink

Featured Wine: Swanson Chardonnay 2013, Napa, CA, USA

Horse Soldier Whiskey Manhattan (Bourbon Whiskey)$18.00

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