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1. North Italia – Denver
4.7
Exceptional(4372)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 131 times today
North Italia – Denver is a neighborhood gem due to its exceptional Italian cuisine and lively atmosphere. As one reviewer said, 'North is a Cherry Creek staple. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere.' The restaurant consistently receives high ratings for food, ambience, and service. Their unique, handmade pastas and pizzas crafted from seasonal ingredients are a hit with customers. A reviewer mentioned, 'food is always great and fresh ingredients, never had a dish I did not like.' It's a must-visit spot for any occasion.
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2. Izakaya Den
4.8
Exceptional(1939)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Platt Park
Booked 42 times today
Izakaya Den in Platt Park is a gem of a neighborhood spot, offering a unique blend of Japanese and global cuisine. The menu, crafted in a tapas style, includes traditional Japanese small plates, infused with international flavors. Reviews rave about the high-quality food and excellent service, with dishes like Ginger Sashimi with Bincho, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Gyoza getting special mentions. As one reviewer noted, 'the food was exceptional. Highly recommended.'
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3. Quality Italian- Denver
4.7
Exceptional(3105)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 111 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.
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4. Shanahan's Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(9337)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tech Center / Greenwood Village
Booked 73 times today
Shanahan's is the modern interpretation of the classic steakhouse. From the museum appearance of its exterior to the European lighting design of the interior, the space has art features of glass, steel, stone and granite that provide a timeless ambiance. Comfortable banquette seating in our Lounge area is available to book through the website. Shanahan's is a steak and seafood restaurant serving U.S.D.A prime aged Midwestern beef with a signature "Bone-In" cut selection that is not available at most steakhouses. Our seafood is all flown in fresh daily to ensure the highest quality and exceptional flavors. All fish are responsibly sourced from sustainable fisheries which mirror our commitment to the environment.
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5. 801 Chophouse - Denver
4.8
Exceptional(2651)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / LoDo
Booked 36 times today
801 Chophouse in Denver is a neighborhood gem, consistently praised for its exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. Reviewers call it their 'favorite restaurant in Denver,' and 'a place they always feel comfortable bringing friends.' The menu boasts of 'the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks' and a 'daily fresh sheet' of Maine lobster and more. The establishment is also noted for its 'amazing wine selection from around the world.' Its location in the Cherry Creek mall is also mentioned as an added bonus.
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6. Barolo Grill
4.8
Exceptional(3874)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Cherry Creek
Booked 37 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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7. Le Bilboquet - Denver
4.7
Exceptional(1978)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Cherry Creek
Booked 13 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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8. Matsuhisa Denver
4.9
Exceptional(2781)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Cherry Creek
Booked 55 times today
Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.
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9. Washington Park Grille
4.3
Awesome(3376)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wash Park
Booked 9 times today
The Zagat Survey says, "There's much to like about this Washington Park Italian-New American: "good food", a "great patio" & "cheerful" service & ambiance." An upscale age-diverse crowd mingles at this popular neighborhood restaurant & gathering place east of Wash Park. A covered strip on the south and west side with heat and misters makes for convivial outdoor seating (you just might see a neighbor). A beautiful lounge is off to the side. Elegant U-shaped bar. Romantic dining room with cozy interior. A spacious & stylish banquet room with its own patio and a presentation compatible 80” HDTV complete this restaurant for every occasion.Dinners are mid-priced, with a nice selection of grilled seafood & steaks & several fancy pasta dishes. The lunch offerings include sandwiches, pizza, salads & pasta.
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10. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek
4.5
Awesome(3751)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cherry Creek
Booked 89 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Denver for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Denver at Cherry Creek North, at the corner of East 2nd Avenue and Detroit Street. Across from Orvis, next to See Eyewear. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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  • Reeju
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server(male, dark hair ponytail, tail) and chef were amazing and picked the perfect omakase for us and timed the courses perfectly!
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    Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
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    4.8
  • Jeff
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food is great, service is great, love the free valet parking. The lighting could be better as people were constantly reading menus with their cell phone flashlights.
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    Shanahan's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tech Center / Greenwood Village
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    4.8
  • MorganVIP
    Denver / Colorado •59 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience from start to finish! Our server Glenn was knowledgeable & patient with us & every dish was incredible. We will bring all of our friends here for a nice night out!
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    801 Chophouse - DenverPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / LoDo
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    4.8
  • STACYVIP
    Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Noth never disappoints! On this occasion, the restaurant was extremely busy and getting started with service took 15 minutes or so, which is unusual. Maybe they were short waitstaff? Once our service was engaged everything rolled along very smoothly and our server Jordyn W was excellent! Our meals were cooked to perfection and delicious.
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    North Italia – DenverPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherry Creek
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    4.7
  • Anna
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We are traveling from out of state and celebrated our 7 year anniversary on January 7th. Our server Marco was very efficient and made our experience a great one!! We were given warm bread with olive oil to start and once they found out we were there for our anniversary they gave us a free glass of champagne to start the evening off!! We had fresh salads as appetizers. I had the It was Aged Porterhouse Agnolotti pasta with a brown butter sauce and I think I cried at the first bite, it was so good. My husband had the NY strip with brussel sprouts, both cooked perfectly. Ended the evening with bowl of gelato, which was of course delicious and also complimentary for our anniversary. My one and only complaint was it was extremely loud in the dining area so we had to talk louder to hear each other, but very romantic atmosphere and everyone around us was laughing and having a great time!! 10/10 would recommend and go back!
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    Quality Italian- DenverPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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    4.7

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