Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Central

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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DenverDenver Suburbs

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CentralCherry CreekDenverDowntown / LoDoHighlandsLakewood

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

48 restaurants available nearby

1. Luca

4.7

Exceptional(2133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central

Booked 32 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.

2. Tavernetta Denver

4.7

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 100 times today

Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. 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.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

3. Alma Fonda Fina

5.0

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 104 times today

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

4. Restaurant Olivia

4.8

Exceptional(63)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Washington Park

Booked 35 times today

Restaurant Olivia is a pasta-focused restaurant located in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. Olivia is the second project from chef Ty Leon, beverage guru Austin Carson, and hospitality maven Heather Morrison. Each evening we open the doors to our restaurant as if it were our home, welcoming guests with warmth and graciousness. We believe you’ll feel our attention to hospitality the minute you step inside.We draw inspiration from classic Italian dishes and the traditions that bring them to life, but we also feature flavors and recipes from around the world. Our food is made with care and intention. We source our ingredients from organic and local producers whenever possible. Our beverage program features expertly-crafted but playful cocktails, alongside an Italian-focused wine list. We look forward to sharing with you our passion for outstanding food and service.

5. Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

Exceptional(97)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 50 times today

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation. While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

6. Barolo Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3915)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 25 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.

7. The Wolf's Tailor

4.8

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sunnyside

Booked 14 times today

This journey began in defense of the maker, those that bring to light from darkness, an idea. Our inspiration comes from memory, of travels we’ve taken - it is the thread that helps us bind our creation. Wolf’s is the laboratory where inspiration turns to creation, creation is stitched into a form that when examined takes guests on the creators' journey of exploration. But the quest to create comes not for the supplication of an audience, but for the continual introspective pursuit of pushing the boundaries of what we know as possible.

8. Matsuhisa Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2814)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 63 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.

9. BRUTØ

4.8

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 5 times today

The heart of BRUTØ lies in our hearth, a live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by our chefs from open to close each and every day. You’ll find that our menu is centered around brutalist ideas, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste between our tasting counter and our bar program. Our efforts in sustainable practices are showcased through our vast fermentation program and our commitment to locality by way of partnerships with our local farmers and ranchers. BRUTØ's intimate setting offers the opportunity to witness each and every step in the culinary process up close.BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The dining room consists of an intimate chef's counter that faces into our open kitchen. Make a reservation to join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu Tuesday-Sunday evenings.

10. STK – Denver

4.3

Awesome(3967)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 46 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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Gregory
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
As always an incredible meal at Tavernetta. Went in for a snowy Monday dinner and had a cocktail each, split an app, and two plates of pasta. A light dinner but perfect, and what we were looking for. One of the pastas could’ve benefited from another 5-10s, but with fresh pasta, who cares. Delicious!
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Tavernetta DenverPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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Yuri
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Great service and delicious meals! From cocktails to desserts everything was perfect and incredible. Chef Johnny has done it again!!
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Mezcaleria AlmaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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5
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Matt
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great food and service! The best halibut I’ve had in a long time.
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Alma Fonda FinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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5
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Adam
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Despite a 30 minute delay on our reservation due to a kitchen issue during the Valentines Day rush, we were met with amazing service at every turn. Our server at the bar tag teamed the wine pairing skillfully while the bartender was also very attentive. Food was good to great during the prix fixe menu with only a miss on 1 dessert - olive cake was dry. Pasta, burrata, fish and beef were all great. Will return to hit the regular menu for sure.
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LucaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central
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4.7
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Mariah
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had multiple moments where the food was so incredible, we couldn’t help but close our eyes to fully experience the flavor! Every dish was perfect. Don’t miss the tagliatelle.
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Restaurant OliviaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Washington Park
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4.8

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