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A photo of Osteria Alberico restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(190)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Englewood
Booked 24 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!
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4.8
Exceptional(3857)
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.
A photo of Le Bilboquet - Denver restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1974)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Cherry Creek
Booked 17 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
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4.8
Exceptional(1928)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Platt Park
Booked 40 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 Restaurant Olivia restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Washington Park
Booked 28 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.
A photo of Quality Italian- Denver restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3088)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 72 times today
Quality Italian in Denver is open for indoor dining and outdoor patio dining with seating also available in our covered and heated outdoor cabins,Visit us at www.qualityitaliandenver.com for more information.
A photo of North Italia – Denver restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4358)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 137 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.
A photo of Salt Water Social - Denver restaurant
3.6
Very Good(107)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cherry Creek
Booked 87 times today
Salt Water Social is your passport to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.Bright, fresh and influenced by the tales of the mermaids, the beautiful and colorful dining room provides an escape from the everyday.Begin your escape today into this cove of craveable delights in Denver, Colorado
A photo of Matsuhisa Denver restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2768)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Cherry Creek
Booked 60 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!
A photo of Le Colonial - Denver restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(65)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Cherry Creek
Booked 89 times today
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Delray Beach, Lake Forest and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver on exquisite attention to detail in a luxurious classic and romantic atmosphere in the heart of Cherry Creek. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.
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  • Peter
    Denver / Colorado •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Exceptional restaurant. Service at all levels was outstanding. Ambiance was superb - welcoming feeling, tables nicely spaced, noise level tuned to just right, lighting excellent. Menu was nicely limited with an excellent range of foods for every course. Wine list almost intimidating, but there were good choices at all price levels. We enjoyed a nice Super Tuscan. The food was superb, with every item on the plate prepared beautifully and presented with care. This is a special place.
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    Barolo GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
    4.8
  • LisaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Just such am amazing place! We came back for a family celebration but have sat at bar and outside before and each time the food was so fresh, so delicious and so fun french!! They really deliver top dishes and service every time and in such a beautifully designed space. So glad we have this restaurant so close!!
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    Le Bilboquet - DenverPrice: Very Expensive• French• Cherry Creek
    4.7
  • SteveVIP
    Denver / Colorado •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing food and the service is top notch. A bit pricey but you feel like they are working for it. The warm bread they serve with the 1st course is unbelievable - I ordered some to go. All their pasta dishes were excellent. We had the tasting menu, no regrets. I can’t wait to go again.
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    Restaurant OliviaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Washington Park
    4.8
  • GregVIP
    Denver / Colorado •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What an amazing experience! The pizza was amazing. The rack of lamb was absolutely stunning. Great preparation cooked perfectly. The appetizers were fantastic. Nothing is pedestrian. They take everything and prepare it just a step above. The service was very spot on our waiter Romeo was very attentive and genuinely loved his job and was very good at it. The wine list was carefully put together with great Italian selections that paired fantastically with the menu . Thank goodness this restaurant is not too close to where I live. Otherwise I’d be there at least twice a week!!! 😂🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
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    Osteria AlbericoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Englewood
    4.6
  • meganVIP
    Denver / Colorado •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Luca was amazing!! The food was great, as always, and we had 2 littles with us and everyone was so accommodating.
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    Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
    4.8
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