Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Stapleton

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. North Italia – Denver

4.7

Exceptional(4367)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 124 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.

2. Shells and Sauce

4.7

Exceptional(3078)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 35 times today

General Manager, Oscar Venegas and Executive Chef Marcus Jimenez are serving authentic Italian American food in the heart of Congress Park. Shells and Sauce brings Old Country taste to a cozy neighborhood restaurant. If you’re craving home-made lasagna, meat or fish, Shells and Sauce has a variety of savory appetizers and entrees to chose from. We also boast an extensive wine list to pair with anything you choose, and we offer delicious desserts to top off your evening. Whether you sit on our rooftop or in our main dining room to watch our open kitchen, Shells and Sauce is a great place to entertain friends or family in an inviting setting. Step into our kitchen and let us share our passion for food!

3. Benzina

4.7

Exceptional(577)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Park Hill

Booked 10 times today

Local neighborhood Italian restaurant serving seasonal salads, family-style appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, entrees prepared on a Mibrasa Charcoal Oven, and classic desserts, alongside complementing cocktails, local breweries and approachable domestic and international wines. The restaurant is set in a converted gas station with bocce courts and urban planters alongside an outdoor dining patio.

4. Cafe Mercato

4.5

Awesome(1174)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 10 times today

Café Mercato, located in Denver, is a modern Italian restaurant, owned and operated by Giancarlo Macchiarella of Locanda del BorgoMercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from our over imported from Italy and other selections from our wood-fire grill. Come visit us with your family and friends for our “family-style” specials, happy hour, Bon appétit!

5. Linger

4.6

Exceptional(7671)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Highlands

Booked 111 times today

Housed in a former mortuary, the decor layers macabre remnants with posh details in a window-flanked space overlooking the charming Lower Highland neighborhood. The drink menu features sips and seasonings as savory as the dishes with which they're paired. While the rooftop patio-outfitted with 1975 GMC RV as bar and repurposed food truck as kitchen- beckons patrons towards adventure.

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6. Guard & Grace - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(6214)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 118 times today

Chef Troy Guard’s largest and most exciting concept, Guard and Grace, is a 9,000 square ft. modern American steakhouse located at 1801 California Street in downtown Denver. The sophisticated new space offers private dining areas, one of Denvers largest patios, an expansive raw bar, a wood burning oven and open kitchen.

7. Stellar Jay

4.5

Awesome(112)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Denver

Booked 30 times today

Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking with shared plates amidst Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas in Downton Civic Center, Denver. The nature-based menu honors ingredients cooked over the open flame and inspired by seasonal harvests.

8. BRUTØ

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4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 20 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.

9. Duo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3642)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 13 times today

Duo Restaurant is a treasure for those seeking a special dining experience tucked in Denver’s hippest neighborhood, Highland. Duo offers a relaxed and unassuming environment attracting diners who might wish to linger over a cup of coffee, a glass of wine at the bar, or to enjoy a hearty meal.The stylish neighborhood restaurant is elegant and exciting. It’s the kind of place you want to show off to those who think they know where all the hot spots are in the city!Duo Restaurant offers a seasonal changing menu with the freshest ingredients available from our local farms. Choose from a selection of appetizers or entrees that will satisfy the biggest meat eaters or the most discerning vegetarians.

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10. Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

4.8

Exceptional(1492)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 50 times today

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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julia
Denver / Colorado •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food and perfect service as always! Definitely come here!!!
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Shells and SaucePrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7
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Joni
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely fantastic dinner. We were seated quickly and our food came out very quickly. Drinks were delicious. They had left us a card for anniversary and all of the staff signed it, it was really sweet. We were so excited about the Wagyu sliders that we forgot to take a picture. The bacon wrapped dates were 10 out of 10 in the boa buns were perfect. The vibe was great and the place was packed. We can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.
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LingerPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Highlands
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4.6
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markVIP
Denver / Colorado •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love Cafe Mercado! The best service--especially if Emily is your server, great food, great cocktails and a great wine selection. It is the very best restaurant in Lowry. It is our favorite!
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Cafe MercatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.5
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Nancy
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was very good. Service was excellent. It’s loud in there because there isn’t much to break up the noise but that’s not a deal breaker. We were a little surprised at the portion sizes of the pasta dishes. I’m not saying they should serve an entire family but they seemed a little skimpy. The branzino was delicious. We’ll go back for sure.
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North Italia – DenverPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.7
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Alexis
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Incredible food, staff and environment! Would highly recommend!
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BenzinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Park Hill
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia – Denver

2. Shells and Sauce

3. Benzina

4. Cafe Mercato

5. Linger

6. Guard & Grace - Denver

7. Stellar Jay

8. BRUTØ

9. Duo Restaurant

10. Thirsty Lion – Denver, CO

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