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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Downtown / LoDo

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A photo of ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown restaurant
1. ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(5215)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 47 times today
ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.
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2. Jovanina's Broken Italian
4.7
Exceptional(1373)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 36 times today
Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.
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3. A5 Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(487)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • LoHi
Booked 32 times today
A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.
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4. Panzano
4.7
Exceptional(5772)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 42 times today
Award-winning Panzano offer the best in contemporary Northern Italian cuisine featuring local, organic, sustainable ingredients with uncompromising service and an award-winning wine list in a stylized urban setting inspired by the Italian streetscapes and terracotta tile roofs of Renaissance Florence.
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5. Cart Driver LoHi
5.0
Exceptional(33)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Whittier
Booked 22 times today
Chefs Jacob Thornton and Louie Betrus and their team have created a menu designed for sharing. Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, freshly shucked oysters, and rotating seasonal market plates are perfect for pairing with natural wines, craft cocktails and local beers, and an extensive selection of amaro.
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6. Mezcaleria Alma
5.0
Exceptional(105)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi
Booked 55 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.
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7. North Italia – Denver
4.8
Exceptional(4404)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 106 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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8. Steuben's
4.6
Exceptional(1333)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Uptown
Booked 32 times today
Steuben’s is named after a restaurant in Boston that my Great Uncles, Max and Joe, opened in 1945. Steuben's became a famous Boston restaurant, nightclub, and hotspot from the 1940’s to the 1960’s on Boylston Street. The Vienna Room, The Cave, and The Blue Room were all part of the Steuben's space and hosted Big Band, Jazz, and Swing groups with The Rat Pack, proms and sweet sixteens, and more. In its prime, Steuben’s was the center of the Boston dining and nightlife scene.
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9. Ace Eat Serve
4.6
Exceptional(946)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Uptown
Booked 12 times today
A Modern & Exciting Take On Asian Cuisine.Located at the vibrant corner of 17th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street, Ace Eat Serve combines three unique concepts into an award-winning culinary and social destination. From our inviting dining room and lively ping pong hall to our expansive outdoor patio and bar, we offer an exceptional experience blending modern Asian cuisine, craft cocktails, and dynamic event spaces. Join us for a taste of Denver's finest, where every visit promises culinary delight and memorable moments.
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10. Acova
4.8
Exceptional(2104)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Highlands
Booked 43 times today
Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Downtown / LoDo

Searching for restaurants in Downtown Denver or the LoDo area that are "worth the drive"? Look no further! This vibrant dining scene in Denver offers a variety of establishments that promise not only exceptional culinary experiences but also an atmosphere that complements the city's unique vibe. Whether you're craving expertly prepared steaks, innovative sushi, authentic Italian pizzas, or a festive gastropub atmosphere, these restaurants deliver top-notch service and unforgettable flavors that justify the journey. Each restaurant in this area has been carefully selected for its commitment to quality and its ability to offer a memorable dining experience. From historic settings like a renovated firehouse to exclusive champagne bars, the range of dining options ensures there's something to satisfy every palate. So next time you're in Denver, consider these destinations that are definitely "worth the drive" for their culinary excellence and distinctive ambiance.

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