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4.7
Exceptional(104)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Denver
Booked 19 times today
Xiquita is a highly anticipated restaurant that brings the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Mexico City to the Mile High City. Inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico, Xiquita offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the country's indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques. Led by Chef Erasmo Casiano, the restaurant's name, Xiquita, is a playful twist on "chiquita," a term of endearment for Casiano's mother, and a nod to the indigenous languages of Mexico.At Xiquita, diners can expect to find dishes that are both authentic and innovative. The menu features a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, such as tamales and tortillas, made with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy unique creations like the Infladita de Carne Apache, a play on steak tartare, and the Tikin Xic, a Yucatan dish featuring fish grilled over charcoal in a banana leaf.Join us for a dining experience you won't soon forget!
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4.5
Awesome(1229)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mayfair
Booked 40 times today
Culinary Dropout in Denver is a foodie's paradise. Its menu boasts classic meals done right, from pretzel bites to 36-hour pork ribs and famous fried chicken. The food is consistently praised in reviews, with phrases like 'thoughtfully prepared', 'amazing', and 'exceptional'. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant, with great service and a laid-back vibe.
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4.8
Exceptional(3841)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 24 times today
Barolo Grill, an award winning Cherry Creek North restaurant, prides itself on serving authentic northern Italian food while maintaining a comfortable, elegant ambience. Known for hand crafted modern Northern Italian cuisine, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine cellar, and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo can be a perfect choice for a special occasion or just a fun night out. Chef Darrel Truett's cuisine focuses on the Northern Italian provinces of Piedmont and Tuscany. Seasonally changing menus feature locally sourced ingredients, proudly supporting regional farms and producers. Owner and wine director Ryan Fletter are proud to feature small family wineries that are dedicated to Earth-friendly farming and winemaking philosophies. Barolo Grill has one of the largest collections of Barolo wines outside of Italy.
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4.9
Exceptional(2748)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Cherry Creek
Booked 78 times today
Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.
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4.8
Exceptional(1915)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Platt Park
Booked 84 times today
Izakaya Den is Denver’s popular Japanese gastropub, modeled after the lively after hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of Sushi Den. The menu is arranged in a tapas style, serving traditional Japanese small plates along with dishes infused with international flavors and textures. The more traditional Japanese offerings include sashimi and nigiri, sourced from daily fish shipments from around the globe, along with dumplings and noodle dishes. The global cuisine experiments with a bevy of different flavors including unique items such as Grilled Panzanella Salad (jumbo lump crab, toasted focaccia, local goat cheese, pistachios, plum wine vinaigrette), Kobe Beef Sliders (seared foie gras, pomme frittes). A gluten-free menu is also available along with a popular weekday happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3719)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 95 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Denver for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Denver at Cherry Creek North, at the corner of East 2nd Avenue and Detroit Street. Across from Orvis, next to See Eyewear. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2190)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Tech Center / Greenwood Village
Booked 40 times today
The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun!
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4.8
Exceptional(2091)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Central
Booked 22 times today
Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.
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4.9
Exceptional(1574)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 14 times today
Satchel's on 6th.Named after the owner’s youngest son, Satchel’s on 6th is the place to eat and drink. Our Chef has created a contemporary, eclectic, New American neighborhood menu using seasonal ingredients that results in refined flavors and inspired plates. We've put our heart and soul into this place and it gives us great pleasure to serve you. Warm wood tones and exposed brick highlight this cozy, 50 seat space that has made its home on East Denver reinvigorated 6th Avenue. Says Casalini, Our goal is to become the best go-to, indispensable restaurant in the neighborhood. Period. End of story.
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4.7
Exceptional(2226)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 28 times today
Cattivella is a foodie paradise, renowned for its award-winning Italian cuisine. The chef, Elise Wiggins, is a veteran in the industry, bringing decades of experience and a passion for Italian cooking. Customers rave about the 'inventive food', 'excellent service' and 'great atmosphere'. The 'exhibition kitchen' and 'wood-fired Italian' dishes are particularly praised. As one reviewer put it, 'Chef Elise and her team create spectacular meals in the open kitchen.'
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  • Noah
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic experience overall. Unfortunately the party next to us had one or more members that were excessively drunk. Their actions were the only negative to our time there. The restaurant performed exceptionally well. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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    TavernettaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
    4.7
  • Chuck
    Hawaii •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I’ve eaten here quite a few times and have never had a bad meal. The rib eye cap dinner is outstanding, but I departed and ordered the ribs last night. They were fall off the bone good!! Portion sizes are perfect and service is always attentive. This is one of my “go to” restaurants when I head to the Stapleton area. One area of caution. They changed their well bourbon for their Old Fashioned. It’s a terrible choice, so be sure to specify your own bourbon.
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    Culinary Dropout - DenverPrice: Moderate• American• Mayfair
    4.5
  • IanVIP
    Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    You are not going to learn anything new from my review aside from the fact that if you haven't been exposed to this type of cuisine then you are likely going to be in love. The rest you know, high level production design on the interior, one of the best views of Downtown Denver, and a very specific yet eclectic mix of food and drinks... It leans very Spanish paella), Moroccan (lamb sausage), with some toe taps to the Middle East, and then a mega mix of all of those things (goat cheese croquettes). Recommendations include sitting outdoors in the Summer and catching a reservation around sunset. Good for groups, good for dates, I do not think that this place would be considered expensive by Denver standards for this type of restaurant.
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    El FivePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Highlands
    4.7
  • Nancy
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Gage was our server was very attentive as well as excellent in all that he did. He was very knowledgeable and assisted us with making decisions quite well. I enjoyed the excellent food and atmosphere and am excited to come back for my birthday next month!
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    Barolo GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
    4.8
  • Taylor
    Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Amazing happy hour food menu. Loved the espresso martini and hibiscus marg also!
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    XiquitaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Denver
    4.7
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