De americano a mexicano à cozinha moderna, Denver abriga 55 restaurantes premiados que fazem dele um destino gastronômico em ascensão. A cidade ostenta estrelas Michelin, indicações do World's 50 Best e prêmios James Beard em sua cena gastronômica. Denver é uma estrela em ascensão no mundo da gastronomia.
The best restaurants in Denver
55 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.801 Chophouse - Denver
801 Chophouse serves high-quality USDA prime steaks, the freshest fish and crustaceans, and a wine list with selections from around the world. 801 Chophouse - Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206
2.Alma Fonda Fina
On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opened Alma Fonda Fina. Its contemporary Mexican fare pays homage to his culturally rich heritage and decades of storied experiences in his home country. Alma Fonda Fina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
3.Alteño
From the heart of Michelin-starred Chef/Owner Johnny Curiel comes Alteño. Curiel’s newest creation pays homage to his Jaliscan Highland roots and traditions, incorporating a mix of heritage flavors and rustic preparations that spotlight the cuisine and culture of the iconic Los Altos de Jalisco. Alteño is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, Mexican · 249 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206
4.Annette
Annette is a local and sustainable full-service restaurant serving wood-fired family-style fare, creative cocktails, and a carefully-curated wine list. Annette is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2501 Dallas St STE 108, Aurora, CO 80010
5.BRUTØ
BRUTØ is located inside of Free Market on the Dairy Block of downtown Denver. The BRUTØ dining room consists of a sixteen-seat chef counter that faces into an open-concept kitchen. The menu is centered around core ingredients, curated thoughtfully and carefully in a way that encourages little to no waste. BRUTØ is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
6.Barcelona Wine Bar — Denver
Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu focuses on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations. Barcelona also offers a selection of wines from Spain and South America. Barcelona Wine Bar — Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas · 2900 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
7.Barolo Grill
Barolo Grill serves upscale northern Italian cuisine plus an extensive and award-winning wine list. Barolo Grill is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 3030 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
8.Beckon
Beckon is an intimate dining experience with an ever-changing, seasonal menu in a cozy setting with upscale food and service. Beckon is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2843 Larimer St., Denver, 80205, USA
9.Bellota
Bellota offers traditional Mexican cuisine in a high-energy environment paired with an incredible tequila selection. Bellota is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd Suite 150, Denver, CO 80216
10.Bistro Vendôme
Designed to evoke the look and feel of a long-established, family-owned bistro plucked from a Parisian street corner, Bistro Vendome features a carefully crafted menu that contains a wealth of French flavors served in a comfortable and charming environment. By: Top Chef alum Jennifer Jasinski Bistro Vendôme is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 1420 Larimer St UNIT 1705, Denver, CO 80202
11.Chez Maggy
Chez Maggy is a traditional French brasserie using the naturally-abundant ingredients of the Mountain West. By: Top Chef alum Ludovic Lefebvre Chez Maggy is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202
12.Death & Co Denver (Bar)
Death and Co. is the Coloradan offshoot of New York's famed cocktail bar known for creative drinks with a New American menu and a speakeasy vibe. Death & Co Denver (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1280 25th St, Denver, CO 80205
13.Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Denver
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, with impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an extensive award-winning wine list, and unparalleled hospitality. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 8100 E Orchard Rd, Denver, CO 80111
14.EDGE Restaurant & Bar
EDGE Restaurant & Bar is a progressive American Steakhouse with global influences utilizing premium quality meats, locally-sourced Colorado game, fresh seafood, and produce from nearby farms, and home to Denver's see-and-be-seen bar. EDGE Restaurant & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steakhouse · 1111 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
15.El Borrego Negro
El Borrego Negro is a weekly pop-up* by chef Jose Avila specializing in artisanal Hidalgo-style barbacoa. *Check El Borrego Negro's IG for pop-up details. El Borrego Negro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · Denver, CO 80219
16.Elway's Cherry Creek
Elway's Cherry Creek serves USDA hand-cut prime steaks, fish, and crustaceans. The restaurant's menu changes to match market availability, ensuring the finest and freshest dining selections. Elway's Cherry Creek is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2500 E 1st Ave Unit 101, Denver, CO 80206
17.Elway's Downtown
Elway's Downtown serves USDA hand-cut prime steaks, fish, and crustaceans. The restaurant's menu changes to match market availability, ensuring the finest and freshest dining selections. Elway's Downtown is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
18.Guard & Grace
Guard & Grace is a take on the big, fancy, modern steakhouse – miles and miles of fiery grills and charcuterie, oyster bar and bar tops, private rooms, and a posh, walk-in, floor-to-high-ceiling glassed wine cellar – yet still, with more of a bright, airy playfulness than the usual dark, stiff, mano a mano atmosphere. Guard & Grace is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steakhouse · 1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
19.Kizaki
Chef Toshi Kizaki introduces Kizaki, his highly anticipated omakase concept, which marks the pinnacle of his remarkable career as one of Denver’s most influential chefs. With Kizaki, Chef Toshi reconnects with his roots, paying deep respect to the edomae tradition as a celebration of his heritage and what he loves doing most — making sushi. Kizaki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 1551 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210, USA
20.Koko Ni
Koko Ni is an intimate American izakaya and western saloon inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine and elevated by using ingredients found around Central and South America. By: Top Chef winner Paul Qui Koko Ni is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Fusion, Izakaya, Japanese, Latin American · 3501 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80216
21.La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal presents an authentic Pozole y Mezcal experience, enhanced by creative cocktails and colorful surrounds. La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
22.Margot
Discover an elevated and inspired contemporary American dining experience at Margot. Explore meticulously crafted share plates in the open-air dining room or bar. Margot's menu balances flavors from around the world while showcasing Colorado's unique produce and artisanal offerings. Margot is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · 1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO, 80210, USA
23.Mercantile Dining & Provision
Fruition’s menu is seasonally-driven and changes according to what is fresh at the market. Every ingredient on the plate has a purpose, which creates layers of flavor in each dish. Mercantile Dining & Provision is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1701 Wynkoop St #155, Denver, CO 80202, USA
24.Mezcaleria Alma
Mezcaleria Alma captures the vibrant spirit of Mexico City with CDMX-inspired small plates and an extensive Mexican spirits program. Enjoy seafood-focused, innovative small plates complemented by 120+ agave expressions to showcase the dynamic energy of Mexico City, where innovation and culture intersect. Mezcaleria Alma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
25.Misfit SnackBar
Misfit SnackBar is a neighborhood bar serving cocktails, beer, wine, and shared plates. Misfit SnackBar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Gastropub · 3401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
26.Mizuna
Mizuna is an American-style eatery steeped in French tradition, influence, and philosophy with flawless service and an eclectic assortment of international wines. Mizuna is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French-American · 225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
27.Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails features mischievous takes on traditional Eastern European fare. Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Eastern European · 3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
28.Nixtamos
Nixtamos serve delicious homemade tacos using 100% Nixtamal tortillas. By: Top Chef winner Paul Qui Nixtamos is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 3501 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80216
29.Palace Arms
Experience remarkable fine dining with old-world ambiance at Palace Arms. Dine on upscale New American fare amongst Napoleonic artifacts, tufted red leather seating, and elegant table settings. Palace Arms is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
New American · 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
30.Panzano
Panzano is an award-winning Italian restaurant in downtown Denver, specializing in sustainable Northern Italian cuisine. Panzano is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 909 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
31.Poulette Bakeshop
Poulette Bakeshop is an American bakery with French influence, providing fresh, delicious pastries and breads daily. Poulette Bakeshop is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Bakery, French · 19585 Hess Rd #107, Parker, CO 80134, USA
32.Quality Italian
Quality Italian is a modern take on the Italian-American steakhouse tradition. The restaurant references old‑world butcher shops in its unique design, drawing inspiration from the traditional butcher guilds found throughout Italy. In addition, Quality Italian offers a dynamic cocktail program and an extensive wine list. Quality Italian is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
241 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206
33.Reunion Bread
Reunion Bakery is a specialist bakery serving artisan bread, pastries and snacks, plus coffee and fancy cakes. Reunion Bread is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 3350 Brighton Blvd #140, Denver, CO 80216
34.Rioja
Rioja delivers locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes, accompanied by fine wines. By: Top Chef alum Jennifer Jasinski Rioja is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean · 1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
35.Sap Sua
Sắp Sửa means 'about to be' or 'almost'. It reflects the restaurant's philosophy that you'll never be the best version of yourself. Here, enjoy non-traditional Vietnamese cuisine that draws locals and visitors alike. Sap Sua is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vietnamese · 2550 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
36.Shanahan's Steakhouse
Shanahan’s is the modern interpretation of the classic Denver steakhouse featuring steaks, seafood, and fresh fish flown daily and offers specialty cocktails and a vast wine list. Shanahan's Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 5085 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237
37.Spuntino
Spuntino is an intimate, Italian-inspired restaurant nestled into the heart of the historic Potter Highland neighborhood featuring Italian dishes with a seasonal emphasis. Spuntino is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 2639 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
38.Stellar Jay
Located on the 13th floor of Populus in downtown Denver, Stellar Jay offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience featuring live-fire cooking and shared plates, set amid Colorado’s urban and mountain vistas. Stellar Jay offers a menu built on ingredients boldly transformed by the power of open flame. Stellar Jay is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Wood-Fired · 240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
39.Stoic & Genuine
Stoic and Genuine is Denver's iconic multi-coastal seafood, oyster house, and granita bar committed to impeccably fresh, sustainable, and creative seafood preparations set in Denver's newly renovated historic Union Station. The restaurant has an exhibition kitchen that opens up to a bar serving an ever-changing shellfish selection. Stoic & Genuine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
40.Sunday Vinyl
Sunday Vinyl is an intimate restaurant and wine bar dedicated to the connectivity of food, wine, and music. Offering sensory discovery through a full seasonal dinner menu, curated vinyl music, and an extensive selection of wine by the glass and bottle list - all with a precise level of hospitality. Sunday Vinyl is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1803 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202
41.Super Mega Bien
Located at 25th and Larimer in The Ramble Hotel, Super Mega Bien brings you a fun and approachable menu that traverses the world of Latin American cuisine. Offering a unique dining experience, SMB creates small plates that are served tableside "dim sum style," and family-style entrees meant for sharing among friends. Super Mega Bien is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1260 25th St, Denver, CO 80205
42.Sushi Den
Sushi Den has been on the vanguard and regarded as one of the premier Japanese restaurants in the United States since opening in 1984. Independently owned and operated, Sushi Den continues to raise the bar and sets the standard for high-quality sushi and cuisine. Sushi Den is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
43.Tamayo
Tamayo is a modern Mexican restaurant located in Larimer Square in the LoDo district of Denver that offers dishes that have bold flavors. By: Top Chef alum Richard Sandoval Tamayo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 1400 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
44.Tavernetta
Inspired by the mantra, "Authentic Italian, Genuine Hospitality," Tavernetta aims to honor Italy's vast culinary traditions with a menu and wine lists that celebrates regional classics. Enjoy fresh handmade pastas, an Italian-directed wine and spirits list, and world-class hospitality. Tavernetta is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 1889 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
45.Thai Kun — Denver
Thai Kun is an intimate, casual restaurant serving authentic Thai street food. By: Top Chef winner Paul Qui Thai Kun — Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Thai · 3501 Wazee St #100, Denver, CO 80216
46.The Capital Grille — Denver
The Capital Grille is a steakhouse offering American fare dishes and a vast wine selection. The Capital Grille — Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1450 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
47.The Ponti at Denver Art Museum
Located inside the Denver Art Museum, The Ponti presents a locally sourced and inspired menu, emphasizing vegetables, ancient grains and heirloom legumes, handmade pasta, fish, and meat. By: Top Chef alum Jennifer Jasinski The Ponti at Denver Art Museum is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Italian, Modern Cuisine · 100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
48.The Wolf's Tailor
The Wolf's Tailor is an innovative restaurant serving wild game, seasonal food, and tasting menus amid industrial surrounds. The Wolf's Tailor is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, Creative · 4058 Tejon St., Denver, 80211, USA
49.Toro — Denver
Toro features a Latin-Asian fusion menu, drawing inspiration from the flavors of Latin American and Southeast Asian regions. By: Top Chef alum Richard Sandoval Toro — Denver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Latin American, South East Asian · 150 Clayton Ln Ste B, Denver, CO 80206
50.Ultreia
Located in Denver’s Historic Union Station, Ultreia serves shared plates from the Iberian Peninsula countries of Spain and Portugal and a wide selection of gins, sherries, and gin-tonics. By: Top Chef alum Jennifer Jasinski Ultreia is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Portuguese, Spanish · 1701 Wynkoop St #125, Denver, CO 80202
51.Venice
Venice brings a five-star Venetian dining experience right to Denver, Colorado. Visit Venice today and experience the elite food and wine pairing available at one of the best Italian Restaurants in Denver, Colorado. Venice is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
5946 S Holly St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, USA
52.Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar is an upscale wine bar that offers a high-quality dining experience providing handmade Italian food and a classy atmosphere. The restaurant's specialty is Venetian Italian food paired with a vast wine selection. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
53.Work & Class
Work & Class is a casual restaurant serving homestyle Southern and Latin American fare plus cocktails in a fun, irreverent (and often noisy) atmosphere. Work & Class is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Latin American · 2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
54.Yacht Club
Yacht Club is the anti-club club — inclusive, not exclusive. YC is a nerdy cocktail bar, a natural wine bar, a shitty dive bar. Yacht Club is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bar · 3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205
55.Yuan Wonton
Now a brick-and-mortar full-service restaurant, Yuan Wonton began as a food truck in Denver specializing in signature chili-garlic handmade wontons. Yuan Wonton is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Chinese · 2878 Fairfax St, Denver, CO 80207, United States
