Best Casual Restaurants in Stapleton

Staff was great and so was the food, love this place!

Magna Kainan really takes a huge leap for Denver cuisine in a way that only few other places have been able to do. The dishes are impeccable in their delivery and make you feel like you’re eating the fanciest of menus all while making you comfortable and nostalgic because of the hardiness and goodness of the flavors and selection. We went to Magna Kainan to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the entire experience was warm, welcoming and we couldn’t not take the next bite. Following each of those, we were washing the rich flavors down with cocktails from a tremendous selection well curated by a hospitable and welcoming staff. To finish off an evening that felt like a great first date we found ourselves eating a bright green delight of a cheesecake that really pulled the meal to resounding close. In all Magna Kainan effortlessly impresses and delivers and will be a place we come back to and recommend to everyone we know.

Cattivella provided me and my partner with a fantastic dining experience this Valentines. While most restaurants were booked, I was fortunate enough to find this place with an open reservation for 5pm and we took it - we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The dining room and atmosphere is upscale but casual, and seating is arranged in a way that allows you to be comfortable regardless of where you’re placed or who’s around. The service is even better - our server specifically was quick, attentive, and answered any questions we had about the food, drinks, and desserts effortlessly. Additionally, both our food and drinks arrived very quickly. Speaking of food and drinks, everything was AMAZING! My partner had some wine and I had the grapefruit cocktail, which was sweet and hit just the right spot as someone who prefers sweeter cocktails. In terms of food, my partner got the Trenette and I got the Lamb Ragu. I can’t attest to the Trenette but from what I tried it was delivious, but the Lamb Ragu? Oh my gosh. That is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. Super savory flavors and some of the most tender lamb - let alone meat - that I’ve ever had. All in all, Cattivella provides diners with an elegant dining experience in every regard, and I can guarantee that my partner and I will be back. Thanks for an awesome Valentines!

We love going to Culinary Dropouts and always feel special when we go. We had Hannah, one of our favorite servers. She is on top of everything and does her job with poise and grace. The hostesses always greet us as though we are movie stars. We love everything about this restaurant. That is why we go two to three times a week! Yay, we love Culiary Dropouts.

The food is consistently good and interesting and the staff is warm and friendly, especially our wonderful and charming waiter, Brian!