Best Fun Restaurants in University Hills

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1. Osteria Alberico

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englewood

Booked 35 times today

Osteria Alberico is a neighborhood Italian haven in Englewood, Colorado. Led by Chef Russell Stippich, the restaurant celebrates Italy’s culinary traditions with Napoletana-style pizza, rustic pastas, and rotating proteins. The inviting atmosphere features an open layout with wood-wrapped banquette seating, deep red leather booths, and a rich soapstone bar. Textures of Italy are present in the white painted brick, custom-forged brass dome light fixtures, and stained wood paneling. Osteria Alberico boasts a comprehensive beverage program, offering a curated selection of Italian wines from benchmark producers and a full bar with classic cocktails, Italian spirits, and amaro. We look forward to welcoming you in!

2. Izakaya Den

4.8

Exceptional(1909)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Platt Park

Booked 66 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.

3. Barolo Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3823)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 31 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. Le Bilboquet - Denver

4.6

Exceptional(1942)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Cherry Creek

Booked 19 times today

Le Bilboquet, bringing a premier French restaurant experience to Denver and Cherry Creek North.This bistro is modeled after the Upper East Side original — a dining room dressed in white linens, with velvet seats, dark wood, and brass finishes. The Denver menu will include traditional and modern French fare, as well as the house special: Cajun Chicken.Le Bilboquet is a 6,000-square-foot location at 3rd and Saint Paul has a premier 70 seat patio, a beautiful lounge, a 24 seat private dining room and a main dining room that can seat up to 110 guests.Reservations over 6 guests in the dining room please inquire at Reservations@lebilboquetdenver.com

5. Matsuhisa Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 62 times today

Matsuhisa Denver is a blast of a restaurant with its Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s unique new-style Japanese cuisine. The vibe is hip yet casual, with an impressive wine list and top-notch service. As one reviewer put it, 'The food & drinks are just amazing - lots of great options for sharing. Ambience and service is also top notch.' Another said, 'The food here is so carefully constructed and beautiful. Perfect amount of food to be satisfying but not over filling.' So, if you're in the mood for some delicious sushi and innovative Japanese dishes, Matsuhisa Denver is the place to be!

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6. North Italia – Denver

4.8

Exceptional(4300)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 100 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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7. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

4.7

Exceptional(2188)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tech Center / Greenwood Village

Booked 34 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!

8. Kini's

4.8

Exceptional(534)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Cherry Creek

Booked 22 times today

From the team behind Quality Italian.Kini’s is a new restaurant in Cherry Creek featuring light, Mediterranean dishes, approachable wines, and a regionally-inspired cocktail list with something for everyone. The dining room is designed to transport guests to an idyllic summer night in a quaint Greek island town, and our Isle Room is perfect for private events and large parties.

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9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek

4.7

Exceptional(1206)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Cherry Creek

Booked 21 times today

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10. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5

Awesome(1221)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mayfair

Booked 30 times today

Reserve your spot to experience classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey, you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for games and free live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

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Rob
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The waiters are very knowledgeable, friendly, and remarkably unrushed and available to explain the menu and offer suggestions.
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Osteria AlbericoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englewood
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4.5
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Guy
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
A great place for a special occasion! Service was good, food delicious!
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Le Bilboquet - DenverPrice: Very Expensive• French• Cherry Creek
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4.6
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Lawrencevip
Anchorage / Alaska •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We live out of state and wanted to take my mom out to a great dinner while we were in Denver. We went there with high expectations based on the reviews and my wife being from northern Italy and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of service and food. Our tajarin con conigelio was one if the highlights of the evening.
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Barolo GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.8
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Jordanvip
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Exceeded expectations - everything was on point from the cocktails to each of the expertly crafted dishes. Plus our waitress was fantastic and made the experience fun and exciting. Will definitely be back
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Matsuhisa DenverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Cherry Creek
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4.9
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Lia
Denver / Colorado •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Again, as always, the food is the star here. There is truly no better (some as good) sushi in Denver or a many, even hundreds of miles mile radius. On this particular night, the crowd was bigger and louder than usual and the service perhaps struggled a bit to keep up with the volume. Usually the ambience is a little more peaceful and the design/decor elements are quite lovely. We go back again and again for the amazing foo, that while pricey, is Incredible. As strange as it sounds for a land-locked state, we have eaten all over the world and will always hold Sushi/Izakaya Den as the gold standard.
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Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
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4.8

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249 restaurants available nearby

1. Osteria Alberico

2. Izakaya Den

3. Barolo Grill

4. Le Bilboquet - Denver

5. Matsuhisa Denver

6. North Italia – Denver

7. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

8. Kini's

9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Cherry Creek

10. Culinary Dropout - Denver

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