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Frasca has long been considered one of the best restaurants — Italian or otherwise — in not just the state, but the country. Its food is inspired by Italy's northeastern-most region, Friuli...
- Le French. Le French in Denver Tech Center’s Belleview Station is the only place in town where you savor specialties from France and West Africa. The bistro and bakery’s cuisine reflects the heritage of Senegalese French sisters Aminata and Rougui Dia, who founded the venue in 2019.
- Coohills. A location within a one-minute walk to Ball Arena is not the only draw to Coohills. The 12-year-old LoDo restaurant draws patrons in the on- and off-season, thanks to Tom and Diane Coohill’s smart, French-y fare that’s not always easy to find in Denver, from wild Burgundy-sourced escargots to decadent scalloped Baumanière potatoes.
- Bistro Barbès. At Park Hill’s tiny Bistro Barbès, chef-owner Jon Robbins offers one of the most intimate dining experiences in town. The nine-year-old restaurant, which only has 10 or so tables, transitioned to a reservation-only model during the pandemic.
- Bistro LeRoux. In 2021, chef-owner Lon Symensma debuted a makeover of his more than two-year-old haute French concept, LeRoux. The bistro-style menu sports more Pan-European dishes than the original, but many of Symensma’s creative takes on French staples remain.
- Rioja
- Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club
- Leroux
- Oak at Fourteenth
- Mercantile Dining & Provision
- Mizuna
- Fruition Restaurant
- Flagstaff House
- Ocean Prime
- Tavernetta
Where:1431 Larimer St., Denver The Lowdown: Another downtown gem — specifically Larimer Square — Rioja serves Mediterranean cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients. The ambiance is simple with hand-blown glass fixtures throughout but not much else so that the food can be the centerpiece. The menu isn’t huge — which is usually a good sign. One ...
Where:1330 27th St., Denver The Lowdown: If you’re trying to be extra fancy, adding a little jazz to your dinner is just the way to do it. Jazz is still alive and kicking — and you don’t have to fly all the way to New Orleans or Manhattan to experience it. Nocturne Jazz & Supper Clubhere in Denver hosts live jazz music Tuesday through Saturday alon...
Where:1555 Blake St. #102, Denver The Lowdown: The chef of the modern Asian restaurants Cholon and Cho77 recently opened a European restaurant, LeRoux. Chef Symensma actually started out cooking European food in restaurants in France and Spain. In other words — he knows all about high-end European dining and that’s just what LeRoux is. And as for t...
Where:1400 Pearl St., Boulder The Lowdown: Pearl Street in Boulder is home to many good restaurants, especially OAK at Fourteenth. It has been a James Beard nominee and its lead bartender Scott Ruggiero has participated in several bartending competitions. In other words — it is home to unparalleled dishes and libations. Dinner is laid out in a fami...
Where:1701 Wynkoop St. #155, Denver The Lowdown: Located in the heart of downtown inside the Denver attraction, Union Station is the bright and beautiful Mercantile Dining & Provision. One of the city’s most sought after chefs — Alex Seidel — crafted a European market, cafe and restaurant all in one. So any time of day, you can enjoy a worldly, rel...
Where:225 E. 7th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Mizunaby one of Denver’s chef moguls, Frank Bonanno is one of the top-rated restaurants in the Western US. The concept is inspired by French cooking techniques and the menu changes with the seasons. And it’s a neighborhood eatery — in case you like to avoid the bustle of downtown. Though it’s neighborhood-...
Where:1313 E. 6th Ave., Denver The Lowdown: Alex Seidel’s first restaurant definitely makes this list — Fruition Restaurantwhich opened in 2007. It landed Seidel a spot on Food & Wine’s best new chef list in 2010. And much of the provisions used here are from his Fruition Farms (FF) Creamery — also used at Mercantile. The 10-acre farm is Colorado’s...
Where:1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder The Lowdown: Known most notably for its spectacular views — Flagstaff Housesits atop Flagstaff mountain at 6,000 feet in Boulder. Overlooking the city and the plains that go for miles give this restaurant one of the best outlooks in the state. Not only is the view amazing, but the food is world-class. It’s a place ...
Where:1465 Larimer St., Denver The Lowdown: Originating in Columbus, Ohio — and with several locations around the country — this establishment brings premium seafood and steak to big cities. If you’ve ventured through downtown Denver to the charming Larimer Square — Ocean Prime sits on the corner of 14th and Larimer and can’t be missed. It’s pretty...
Where:1889 16th St., Denver The Lowdown: Italian restaurant Tavernettanext to Union Station looks grandiose on the outside — but is homier on the inside. And when it comes to Italian, the notion of grandma’s homemade pasta and marinara sauce is what it’s all about — feeling and eating like you’re at home is in its culture. Although don’t take “at h...
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Inspired by the food, wine and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings la dolce vita style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world class hospitality.
- 1889 Sixteenth St, Denver, 80202, CO
- (720) 605-1889
Aug 19, 2016 · Frasca is not an everyday restaurant; however, its Monday dinners happily make it more than a once-a-year, special-event outing. It's also a place where, if you arrive early enough (as in...
Mar 26, 2018 · Similar to a theater production, dinner at Frasca can take around two and sometimes three hours, with four to six courses plus wine pairings, priced from $55 to $215. A typical dinner could start...
