Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Satchel's on 6th

4.9

4.9 (1577)

$50 and over

American

Cherry Creek

About the restaurant

Satchel's on 6th.

Named after the owner’s youngest son, Satchel’s on 6th is the place to eat and drink. Our Chef has created a contemporary, eclectic, New American neighborhood menu using seasonal ingredients that results in refined flavors and inspired plates. We've put our heart and soul into this place and it gives us great pleasure to serve you.
Warm wood tones and exposed brick highlight this cozy, 50 seat space that has made its home on East Denver reinvigorated 6th Avenue. Says Casalini, Our goal is to become the best go-to, indispensable restaurant in the neighborhood. Period. End of story.

Top review

MelindaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I'm loving the new lamb chop appetizer !!! So many wonderful flavors !! Different from what you'll get anywhere else !! I've had it twice now and my dinner companion had it too and LOVED IT !! As always the service and surroundings were warm and welcoming. I'm so lucky to have this GEM so close.

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Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

4.9

4.9 (182)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique natural wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

Top review

KimVIP

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Absolutely amazing as always! My favourite wine bar ever!!!

Hominy Southern Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (113)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Basalt

About the restaurant

At Hominy Southern Kitchen, we believe that good food is the staple to any great gathering. We are a family owned and operated restaurant inspired by the South. Chef Jacob Burkhardt, a Tennessee native, combines his love of southern cooking with local and seasonal ingredients offering a creative menu of elevated Southern Cuisine in the Heart of the Rockies.

We are open Tuesday - Friday for Dinner Service at 4:00 pm
We offer Brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and Dinner Service at 4:00 pm

During the Holiday Season we take online reservations for up to 4 guests. For parties of 5 or more, please call the restaurant for a reservation and to review our large party policy.

We have two outdoor porches that are available for reservations & walk-ins

For more information, please check us out at www.hominysouthernkitchen.com

Top review

Stephanie

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Very good Dinner. Service and food were excellent. We will go back.

Siam Talay - Mountain Village

4.8

4.8 (391)

$31 to $50

Thai

Telluride

About the restaurant

Indulge Your Senses
Located in the heart of Mountain Village, CO, indulge your senses with our Chef inspired traditional Thai cuisine & Asian influenced dishes. Dinner served nightly using the freshest specially sourced and local ingredients. A culinary experience enhanced by striking mountain sunsets and a cocktail menu unlike any other in Telluride.

Top review

LindsayVIP

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

We had been to Telluride 5 times, always staying at the Inn at Lost Creek (where Siam Talay is located) before we tried this spot. I am a child when it comes to food, so Thai food is not something I would voluntarily try…. OK LESSON LEARNED!!! Get the app Siam Platter & the Drunken Noodles!!!! I’m obsessed. Service, food, atmosphere = all OUTSTANDING. Thank you always. I will be back! AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN

Land of Sushi

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Centennial

About the restaurant

Land of Sushi is a unique Japanese Sushi restaurant located at Arapahoe and University on the Southeast corner of Arapahoe and University (across the street from the ‘Streets at SouthGlenn’ mall). Land of Sushi serves authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Each menu item is available for takeout for convenience. Land of Sushi has daily lunch deals including specials on sushi and sashimi rolls. You will enjoy a wonderful meal that will delight your taste buds and satisfy the largest of appetites, combined with the delicious dishes, wonderful aromas, and outstanding service. You will be able to enjoy a dining experience that is beyond compare!

Top review

Yummy

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

HIDDEN GEM! I stumbled across ads and recommendations while searching for a new local sushi place to try. Very reasonable price point and EXCEPTIONAL quality. After the first course, we started planning a repeat visit for an upcoming Omakase (chef’s choice) dinner, which they offer ~ monthly. The owner Jesse even stopped by to chat when she learned it was our 1st visit. Bonus: Basic hot sake is very affordable too!

Izakaya Carbondale

4.8

4.8 (241)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Carbondale

About the restaurant

Thank you for visiting Kenichi Izakaya Carbondale. An Izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. At sake breweries during the late 18th century, people in Japan began using sake kegs as stools, and snacks were served. This small plate menu was designed to encourage sharing amongst friends and family. Food is prepared in multiple kitchens and arrives as it is ready to ensure freshness. We make most of our menu in-house, from scratch, and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

If no reservations are available, please note that we do have walk in apcae at our bar and sushi bar. We hope to see you!

Top review

LucyVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The ambiance is lovely here and the wait staff is highly attentive. The food creations are very creative. They had items I've never had in any other sushi restaurant and they were delicious.

Carmine's McGregor Square

4.8

4.8 (497)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Carmine's on McGregor Square is a family-style Italian restaurant located in the ballpark neighborhood. We take pride in making our dishes with the freshest ingredients, sourced locally when we can. Our atmosphere is casual, festive, and friendly. Our servers bring the menu to life, describing dishes and offering advice on selecting just the right combination of food and beverage. Reservations for dining preferred, bar seating available for walk ins.

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Liz

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Rachel was an amazing server - knowledgeable, great attitude and helpful. Food was excellent.

Community Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (253)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Community has always been an ever-evolving and ever-changing concept, but recently we decided to just dig in a bit and settle down. That’s the atmosphere and space we aspire to provide. A place for gatherings, a quick drink or snack, a rendezvous with an old friend; we are the neighborhood spot that hopes to feel like a second home to all of our friends.

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JoBeth

Dined 2 days ago

Always high quality food and service. One of our favorite go-to restaurants. The OG cheeseburger is the best ever!

Tempranillo

4.7

4.7 (973)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Basalt

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tempranillo Restaurant, where internationally acclaimed Chef Javier Gonzalez-Bringas, along with his partner and wife Laura, offer a daily menu of drinks, tapas, dinner and lunch. Gonzalez-Bringas, a Madrid Native, combines an old-world style with a new-world flair in his signature cuisine. The name Tempranillo, itself, pays homage to one of Spain's premier grape varieties, and true to its name the restaurant features a selection of over 100 hand-chosen wines. The atmosphere at Tempranillo is notable for its rich colors, dual fireplaces, and community gathering table-all reflecting the equally rich depth of flavors and influences which are at the heart of the restaurant's origins. "Our desire is to create a brilliantly charming place in the community where people can gather and enjoy the dance with exists between the flavors of Spain and Italy"

Please note that we can not guarantee indoor or heated patio seating. Thank you.

Top review

FredVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Beautiful setting by the fireplace their specials are unique and what I always try.

Volario's Family Italian

4.7

4.7 (143)

$30 and under

Italian

Winter Park

About the restaurant

Open for Lunch, Happy Hour in the bar area, and Dinner!

With slow-roasted local meats. Rich savory sauces. Handmade pasta. Fresh-from-the-farm vegetables. Volario’s serves bold, earthy fare inspired by the pasture-rich terrain and fragrant kitchens across the Italian Alps – right here in the Rocky Mountains.

With a menu that changes with the harvest of the season and the catches from the streams, Volario’s surprises the palate with both local produce and faraway flair. As you savor the rustic and robust flavors from the mountainous regions of northern Italy, we invite you to sit back with a nice Chianti and reflect on your day in the majestic mountains here.

Our dishes are hearty and adventurous, much like Volario himself. The legend in the Grand Valley is as old as the pines that shade the creek. Volario wasn’t from these parts. Like many of us, he visited and couldn’t imagine leaving.

General Manager - Riah Finch
Chef De Cuisine - Chris Cabrera

Top review

Daryl

Dined 1 day ago

Kirby (server) was great. Lots of food, come hungry, you'll love it. Ceaser salad was slightly overdressed for me, arugula salad was perfect for my wife.

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