Shells and Sauce

★★★★☆ 4 (1033) • $$

"Oh my how do I start this. . .this place was a hidden gem within a neighborhood and it was so quaint and cute!! We decided to sit outside as we did not make an appointment and we were a party of 5. Towards the end of the dining experience, we were all a little cold BUT that was on us. Pro Tip - Make an appointment as this place busy busy busy!!As soon as we were sat, they came out and gave us our menus and gave us fresh bread boules with a balsamic vinaigrette to dip the bread in. I thought that was a nice change to the usual olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Some of the people that I was with thought that it was too vinegary but i liked it as I LOVE balsamic vinegar. lol We placed our order and soon after, we got our food and let me tell you. . .silence enveloped our table as we started to dig into the food. And you know that is the best compliment that you can give to a restaurant. . .that silence fell upon the table once the food came. The food was so freaking good! I had the chicken piccata with linguine pasta. BUT I wished that they had just served it with plain spaghetti OR fettucini so that the pasta could've picked up more of the sauce. I seriously wanted to spoon up the sauce. But then again, I have yet to meet a piccata that I did not like. The food was amazing and everything came out quickly and everything was sooooooo delicious! The free bread was good BUT they needed to proof the bread a little longer as it was a very dense bread and I could tell that the boule was underproofed. Did I eat it even though it was under proofed? Heck yeah I did! Cuz I love bread. . .or rather I love carbs. . .LOL The service was great from the hostess to the server to the bus boy to the food runner. Everyone was very friendly and willing to answer any questions. If I lived in that neighborhood, I'd be in so much trouble as I would be here almost everyday! LOL Just come and eat here. You won't regret it!"

Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (767) • $$

"Excellent service from start to finish!Upon entering, we were cheerfully greeted and seated by hostess Susi. We chose the outdoor patio seating as the weather was perfect.Our server Elise confidently handled multiple questions regarding menu items (seeking the spicier options). The XXX roll hit the spot, and the Firecracker roll which could use more heat ("Firecracker"). We caved and had a bottle of Momo Kawa sake. Once a regular DTC haven my serial-dating days, it is now a regular go-to when in town with colleagues.Excellent service, food, pleasant outdoor seating as well as intimate indoor ambiance make it my repeat sushi option in the DTC."

Union An American Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (586) • $$

"Our cousin recommended this place for our date night. We arrived early for our reservation but were still seated quickly. We made it on time for happy hour so we ordered fish tacos, truffle tots and baked brie- all to share. The truffle tots were undercooked and tasteless. However, the fish tacos and baked brie were great. The baked brie is a MUST. So. Good. When we told the staff the tots were not good and we would like to order the Mac and cheese instead, they were on it. No issues at all. And the Mac and cheese was great. Drinks were great too. All in all, we enjoyed our meal and the staff."

Postino Broadway

★★★★★ 4.5 (431) • $$

"Postino has consistently good food and I love the bruschetta board. There are so many varieties to choose from and they are all so tasty. They also have sandwiches and salads. This location has a nice patio out back - with umbrellas and misters to cool off. The service was quick and friendly. There is only street parking which could be hard to find but it's worth that minor inconvenience."

ZEPS EPIQ Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.3 (472) • $$

"Killer sandwich place! Stopped in today for the first time and ordered the Aspen melt with tots (truffle seasoning). My husband got the Pueblo cheesesteak with tots (bacon jalepeno cheddar seasoning). Both were to die for. Came out quick, decently priced, and huge portions. The tots were crispy and both of the seasonings were fantastic. Highly recommend grabbing one of the chocolate chip cookies. We made the mistake of skipping it and I regret it now lol."

Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House - Bow Mar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (417) • $$

""Without a doubt, Walter's 303 in Littleton, CO, is a hidden gem! Their pizza is absolutely divine - a perfect blend of flavors and a crispy crust that will leave you wanting more. The meatball sub is a true comfort food delight, with juicy meatballs and flavorful marinara sauce. And let's not forget their lasagna - simply mouthwatering! Each bite is a delicious symphony of cheese, pasta, and savory sauce. A must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic and delicious Italian cuisine!" Also beer selection is top notch here along with the great service"

Gondola Pizza

★★★★★ 4.6 (360) • $$

"Service is great and the pizzas is awesome , love the Dracula pizza. A good local spot in Avon where you can kick back relax and enjoy the food with your favorite beverage."

Roaming Buffalo BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (393) • $$

Sazza Pizza + Salads

★★★★★ 4.5 (343) • $$

"Small little place with lots of fresh and delicious salad and pizza options! Came here with a party of 8 and we were able to squeeze into a booth pretty quickly. The restaurant was clean and it was easy to go up and order and then sit at the table and wait for your meal which is brought to you. Employees were friendly and were quick with any additional items you may need. They also serve beer and wine - frosted glasses were a perk. I'd definitely come back again and would love to try the salads. The pizza is very thin, so make sure you order enough!"

SubCulture

★★★★☆ 4.2 (384) • $

"Great place to grab a sammich. Their menu is crazy long! I had a difficult time choosing which sandwich to eat. It's a fun atmosphere like how they use cards for table numbers when delivering your food. Very unique. The service was good albeit a bit frazzled during lunch rush hour. They carry Boulder Canyon Chips and if you love salt and vinegar--theirs with malt vinegar is the best!"

Old Blinking Light

★★★★☆ 3.6 (465) • $$

"Super friendly staff. Okay food. Decent drink specials. More of a restaurant with limited bar seating."

Rosie's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (326) • $$

"Fantastic service and good old fashioned diner food with some modern twists for the young ones."

Flower Child

★★★★☆ 4.4 (275) • $$

"Convenient location, spacious dining room, friendly staff, good selection of food and beverage items. What else should I mention about this healthy eatery? I don't know how many times I had passed by this place whenever I was in Cherry Creek. As much as I wanted to try it so badly, I got sidetracked each time. But finally, yesterday, I had a chance to check it out. And the experience was good. What I like about this place is the fact that they have several wines on tap. This is a huge plus for me. During a late lunch hour, on top of the several sides and the soup of the day (in a bowl) for us to share, I had to get me the Sauvignon Blanc on tap (they also have Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir on tap.) What we got were...Cauliflower Risotto (side), Sweet Potato (side), Brown Rice (side) and Daily Soup (Thai Chicken Curry with Mushroom, Coconut and Lime), Sauvignon Blanc (tap) and Arnold Palmer. Let me rate each one (except Arnold Palmer as I didn't taste this one.)-Sauvignon Blanc: This is a decent Sauv.Blanc. Crisp and light. For $8, I'll go back here just for this as a casual lunch or even early dinner.-Cauliflower Risotto: Is a bit too salty to my liking and yet, overall, this is not a bad dish to order as a side. The portion size is decent.-Sweet Potato: Enjoyed this one. I have never had sweet potato cooked with bok choy and they are paired well in my opinion. Not too salty at all.-Brown Rice: This is a simply rice dish. Plain and well cooked. Decent is the best way to describe it.-Daily Soup: Like I stated above, it's a Thai Chicken Curry with Mushroom, Coconut and Lime. This is a soup, not a curry dish so it's very soupy (since it's got the curry flavor, I wish this was a bit more curry-ish dish to be frank so I wasn't super impressed with this one and yet, it wasn't a bad dish either.) The portion size is good for the kind of price ($7.95).*Note: all the sides are $5. I'd say eat outside as long as the weather permits. The patio has a good number of tables. Yeah, you'll hear the traffic noise from the 1st Avenue but it's not too bad. It's a good place for all occasions: family dining, ladies' get-together, date, or even solo."

Lou’s Italian Specialties

★★★★☆ 4.4 (272) • $$

"2 years later, it's time for an updated review! My friend and I walked to Lou's from our dance studio for lunch, and it's still one of the best sandwich shops in town. There are so many options, including groceries in their refrigerated sections. I ended up ordering a Muffeletta because I looove olives and it was recommended by one of the staff members there. The half portion was perfect. Apparently they do quarter portions as well. Definitely want to try some of their plates in the future. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You can pair your sandwich with one of the beverages in their labeled fridges. Plenty of street parking in the area. Excited to come back and support Lou's again!"

Ruffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.6 (396) • $

"Holy crap. Was just looking for some delivery pizza because we were lazy and just chilling in our Airbnb. Pizza was cold when delivered by uber eats, but was still freaking awesome. I can only imagine it hot. Dave Portnoy would probably love it too. Well done. Will be back on our next incline trip. Wow."

Soupz On

★★★★★ 4.7 (224) • $

"WARNING, NO SEATING. We had sandwich, chili, brownie and a cookie. Food was amazing, deli sandwiches with fresh made bread, wish this was close to us, we would eat there a lot. The only thing that was bad is that they had no seating, after we realized that we just decided to take it back to our Airbnb in Keystone, was still hot and delicious."

Paris Crepe

★★★★★ 4.8 (197) • $$

"The crepes are fantastic. The service was wonderful. The ambiance was just okay.We went about 6pm on a Saturday. This was our first time going. It was pretty empty when we came in but got busier as the night went on. Crepe were made quickly once ordered. This crepe place wasn't on where they check up on you which was nice. Self serve water dispensers were out of water and they promptly delivered water to several tables. We got three crepes all of which were wonderful. Highly recommend."

Taste Of Jerusalem Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"Wow! This place was amazing! The food was great and we really enjoyed the ambience. One thing we truly appreciate about this place is that they take care of the community. That really meant a lot. Please go support them!"

Piccino Wood Oven Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (273) • $$

"The waitstaff were excellent! They were all attentive and friendly. Even though you order when you walk in the door and they bring your food to the table I was impressed. The food was delicious! It was worth the drive to Littleton as we were in Henderson. The food was good, salad was fresh. I would have given five starts had it not been for the gluten free crust was a little undercooked (doughy in some areas). The outdoor seating was nice and cool even on a warmDay!"

Colorado Craft Social

★★★★☆ 3.8 (288) • $$

"I stopped in for lunch today. My server was very friendly and personable. The food was really amazing and more "elevated" than you would expect at a bar / grill type place. I had a pear cider which was the perfect, refreshing afternoon beverage. I would definitely recommend this place. It's wonderful."

Tomo Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (286) • $$

"I LOVE this restaurant! All of the servers, Gesse, Kenney, Yuki, and a few people I haven't learned their names, are wonderfully friendly! The sushi chefs now recognize me as well, and sent a bonus treat to my table last week. Seaweed Salad. Spectacular! I love the Happy Hour specials."

Las Potrancas Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (143) • $$

"This place is just amazing. My new go to Mexican restaurant in Parker. The restaurant is open and very welcoming from the moment you walk in. The servers work together and joke around with you. They are SO nice. I LOVED my enchiladas, and they were VERY attentive. They didn't skip out on ANYTHING. And we got like 4 baskets of chips lol (2refills) The music is amazing I knew every single song and made me want to dance. THE manager talked to us for a while and he was so nice, happy, and kind, he went above and beyond to give the best service s/o to Fernando!! He helped the staff and the customers and stayed busy. I left full, satisfied, and very happy! I will continue to come back!!"

Crave

★★★★☆ 4.2 (147) • $$

"Looking for a place to eat on our way home, we found Crave. I ordered the mushroom ravioli with a vodka tomato sauce and my husband ordered the bee hive pizza with focaccia crust. We split a Caesar salad. The food was very good and came out fast! There was a slice of fresh bread with the ravioli however it did not have a lot of flavor - that was disappointing because it looked so good! The service was adequate not overly attentive, even though there weren't many customers. The ambiance is casual. There's a large bar in the center of the dining room. We would definitely eat here again the next time we're in town."

Gennaro's Cafe Italiano

★★★★☆ 3.5 (207) • $$

"I would of never guessed this place has some descent Italian bar. When you first come in, you come into what looks like the local dive bar. The other part looks like it was the actual restaurant, but I believe since COVID-19 the restaurant part for dine in was suffering. They did still have some booths and a pool table that took a good bit on the dining part. The service was good, and the kitchen was semi-open so you could talk to the chef if needed. It was just us in that area of the restaurant. The starter caprese salad was really good. The pesto and aged balsamic was a really nice touch. The main, we got a few things. The sausage and peppers with fettuccini pasta was really good. It looked like meatballs, but it was sausage. It was nicely seasoned. We got a margherita pizza with sausage as well. It was definitely a cheese lover pizza. If we lived closer, I would order from them again."

Evergreen Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (138) • $$

"We come here often. Frankly one of the best sandwich places I've ever have been to. To make it better the staff tries to remember your name and makes it feel like a true home town restaurant. And to make it better it's some of my favorite beer."

Coco Loco Smoothies Juices & Eats

★★★★☆ 4.2 (128) • $

"Food is amazing every time I go. Southwest grilled wrap is one of my favs. The smoothies are so fresh and delicious!! Service is always very welcoming and quick! The place has some chairs inside and outside and both very clean! Always love coming into good music as well. 10/10 love this place!!!"

Haldi Indian Cuisine and Bar

★★★★★ 4.9 (90) • $$

"Very tasty dinner for us. The chai refills will have us up all night, they really kept them coming. We scallop & shrimp moilee and shrimp tikka masala. Both were very tasty. Super attentive service."

MAD Greens - Colorado & Evans

★★★★☆ 3.5 (161) • $$

"This place is MAD good! Unfortunately the seating area is closed but take out is available. I ordered the chicken chipotle ceaser in a spinach wrap (minus the tomatoes ) added a few extra things like red onion, bacon, and mad spice pecans. This combination was everything. Now why not 5 stars? Well the only thing was missing was a little bit of welcoming while walk in and the gentleman face was obviously in a unpleasant mood with very little conversation. Maybe a bad day who knows, but my food was delicious"

Fourleaf Chopped Salads

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (163) • $

"Big salads and lots to choose from. We both enjoyed our meals and this is a quick place to grab a healthy bite to eat."

La Tartine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (138) • $

"Food serves its purpose, nothing significant about the taste but I really did appreciate the fresh fruit with breakfast. I think this would be a great place for the health conscious."

Borriello Brothers Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (185) • $

"I'm from NJ and heard this is the closest you can get to NY style pizza in Colorado. I got 2 slices and soda deal (signage says M-F only, but they still offered it to me). The crust was thin with a good crisp to fold the slices in half with a slight oil drip. It may sound silly but it's typical to then dip your slice in the dripped oil. Overall, yummy quick lunch."

MAD Greens - Denver Tech Center

★★★★☆ 3.5 (142) • $

"Tried MAD Greens for the first time today! The Buddha Bowl was fresh, delicious, and surprisingly filling! I even had enough left to take home for a second meal. Considering it was my first time there, I looked for advice on what to get, and Star didn't let me down! I'm very impressed by the quality of the food, and as an added bonus, the employees were really kind and seem to love working there! I'll definitely be back!"

MAD Greens - Castle Rock

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (141) • $$

"Such an amazing restaurant!! Excellent service and a fun environment. Staff is always friendly and food is fresh! Tried the new Caprese Salad today and it was 10/10. Would highly recommend to someone looking for something easy, fresh, and healthy!"

Bird Dog BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (100) • $$

"We were looking forward to having barbecue. Since we were in the neighborhood we decided to try this location. We showed up around 5:30pm. Service was friendly, but the meat and the sides were just bland. There are so many other bbq places to go in the springs."

MAD Greens - Arapahoe & Quebec

★★★★☆ 3.6 (110) • $

"First time here. Was immediately greeted by Kelsey...super friendly and helpful! She gave me suggestions and that's what I ordered! Salads and wraps are amazing! I ordered the crazy Ivan and Annie Oakley, both were outstanding! Both employees love what they're doing and it shows! Great job!"