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4.8
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Rioja
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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2 people
Mar 20, 2025
March 2025
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Innovative
- Great for fine wines
Why they're an Icon
Executive chef: Jennifer Jasinski
From the OpenTable editors: Rioja's Jennifer Jasinski is a trailblazer, being the first chef from Denver to win a James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest in 2013, along with many other accolades. The Larimer Square restaurant recently celebrated two decades, and the open kitchen still fires out rustic Mediterranean fare, from fresh handmade pasta to smoky grilled octopus.
Additional information
- Phone number
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet available on Larimer Square each night of the week for dinner, $10 off with Rioja validation.A parking garage is located directly behind the restaurant on Market Street. Street parking is available throughout Larimer Square.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Private party facilitiesThe culinary prowess of James Beard award winner, Jennifer Jasinski, is highlighted at every meal served by the talented Rioja staff. A Mediterranean menu with local, seasonal influences is served in semi-private or restaurant-wide events from 20 to 150 handled with Rioja’s award-winning expertise.
Experiences
Celebration of Spring dinner
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 26, 2025 onlyRioja's creative team will feature first-of-the-season food and beverage pairings to toast the coming of Spring.
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What 10,519 people are saying
Rioja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Denver / Colorado
Mediterranean
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rioja in Denver offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails" and "wonderful service." Highlights include the artichoke tortelloni and creative dishes like octopus and venison. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, it's "one of the best restaurants in Denver."
10,519 Reviews
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Peggy
Denver2 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Molly VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lynda
Denver2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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SueW VIP
Denver1 review
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Julie
Denver19 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Denver2 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ronald
Washington DC1 review
3.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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JohnS VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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ErinO
Jackson Hole3 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Rioja is rated 4.8 stars by 10519 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
Additional information
- Phone number
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesMediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of operationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsValet available on Larimer Square each night of the week for dinner, $10 off with Rioja validation.A parking garage is located directly behind the restaurant on Market Street. Street parking is available throughout Larimer Square.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Private party facilitiesThe culinary prowess of James Beard award winner, Jennifer Jasinski, is highlighted at every meal served by the talented Rioja staff. A Mediterranean menu with local, seasonal influences is served in semi-private or restaurant-wide events from 20 to 150 handled with Rioja’s award-winning expertise.