Best Restaurants for Foodies in Centennial

Food was excellent in most regards though a few things were not outstanding. NY Strip was a bit tough, the cook was perfect but noticeably oversalted (and we like a well-seasoned steak). Service was in some ways very good and attentive but the food came out in a rush after we were told authoritatively if nicely that the restaurant likes to get the whole order in at once (anything else we can do for the restaurant’s convenience?). We obliged. The result was that the focaccia and primi came out in quick succession while we were barely getting into our first cocktail. No sooner had we finished the primi when the secondi came right after. The whole service took about 45 minutes which was crazy. The server and floor mgr did notice the “timing issue” and briefly apologized but still made it our problem to deal with. So, do we enjoy the cocktail while the food sits and gets cold or slurp down our drink so it doesn’t clash with the food? They should have 86’d the primi which should have been held back for at least 10 more minutes, and let us breathe and have our cocktails. That would have been professional. It’s awkward to have to confront the staff about it and neg on the vibe. We probably would go back but would possibly be forced to push back on the service, which is an unpleasant thing to deal with when we just want, I don’t know, maybe 75 or 90 minutes to enjoy a fine meal and perhaps 2 or 3 minutes between courses. Still 4 out of 5 stars. Food was the star.

Enjoyed the Chef’s Experience at El Five. The food and drinks were incredibly tasty. Our chef’s,Nick and Matt, made the evening really fun sharing surprise bites between our courses. And to top it off, the view is spectacular.

Such a cool place. Great atmosphere and food. Our waiter Michael was so personable and professional, attentive and timely. We had a party of six and we went with he asking a few questions and decided to have him and the chefs being out a multi course meal that they ultimately decided on. Perfect throughout! We recommend this 'omakase style' especially at a specialty restaurant such as this. They knew what they were doing. Highly recommend for a fantastic night out to dinner.

Our first (date night) but surely not last incredible evening at Barolo Grill. The food and cocktails/mocktails were excellent (we each had the 4 course tasting menu). We sat and ate at the bar where Emma took great care of us. A+ service. This fine dining establishment perfectly balances elegance with a feeling of “just our local neighborhood spot.” Lighting, noise level and space are nice for both a date or group. Thank you Team Barolo!

We visit at least two times per month and the service is always impeccable and the sushi tastes fresh and amazing. I love how there are so many new items to try now as well.