Cranelli's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2237) • $$

"I finally made it here after hearing about it from several people. Cranelli's is quite busy with people seated outside and inside. The environment can be quite loud making conversations difficult. So keep that in mind. The prices are reasonable and if you check in for Yelp your first time, you get garlic knots for free.The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was delicious. It's creamy and it's just super tasty. If you order it with chicken, it's like the Olive Garden one. The Arancinis are a tasty appetizer and it's just like a giant deep fried cheese ball. The garlic knots are full of flavor. They have specials every now and then. I ordered the strawberry margarita and that was quite delicious. It's also a lot bigger than I assumed."

Acova

★★★★☆ 4.3 (649) • $$

"Acova is home to one of the best patios in all of Denver. I'd love nothing more than to give them higher praise, but I've left here wanting more on numerous occasions.From the same ownership as The Hornet on South Broadway, Acova took over this place from Patsy's, a beloved restaurant from Denver's yesteryear. Visually and aesthetically, they're doing it right. Execution of food and service though could use a reboot.I brought my parents here when they were in town, because I knew it'd be a wonderful atmosphere for dining al fresco. The meal almost never even took place, because when we arrived we were ignored for about five minutes. This wasn't a weekend, it was a normal night during the week. No hostess, server, bartender, etc. acknowledged us. We were on the verge of leaving, but I walked up to the bartender and eventually it all get settled. This is a huge pet peeve of mine, it's like ignoring someone that walks into your house!My dad and I ordered wings to start and these were the star of the show for me. The wings were crispy and well cooked. I wish I doubled down and ordered a second portion of them to be honest!For mains, I ordered the beef short ribs and they were served over risotto. The short ribs were relatively tender and had nice flavor. The risotto, however, was just not good. It's a tough dish to make don't get me wrong, but I couldn't even finish my plate because the texture and taste was off.We also had an issue with one of my family's dishes that was wrong, but eventually they made it right. I appreciate that the server and the GM actually took responsibility and ownership of the situation. I will give them kudos for that! Ultimately they were nice and tried to make up for the previous blunders of the evening.Am I running back? Absolutely not. I've been here a few times over the years and this experience matches all my other ones. But if you simply want to have a few drinks on the patio and soak up the sun, this is an excellent place to be when in LoHi."

Shawarma Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (491) • $

"We've enjoyed this family run spot for years. It's always fresh with very generous portions and delish. You really can't go wrong with anything here but I usually get the chicken shawarma plate with garlic sauce. I challenge you to eat it all including the pita!! The other dish that is out of the world is the falafel. I never had delectable falafel until I came here. It melts in your mouth! Please try it and it'll change your life. You'll realize what the humble chickpea can really be! Oh and the hummus. Spectacularly creamy, fresh and oh so tasty.Next topic is the price. You can't have a great restaurant with fresh food and pay your employees fairly for a $7 huge plate of food. It's just not possible. I gladly pay the prices here to support local and have the highest quality food. It's the freshest you can find.Lastly is the customer service. They are just delightful. Helpful. Efficient. Smiles. Supportive when you can't decide. I never walk away feeling less than completely satisfied."

Real Thai

★★★★☆ 4.1 (381) • $$

"Excellent Authentic Thai, This spot has been our go-to for a number of years now I'm just now getting around to getting a review done. I get a sense of soup *azi vibe when ordering over the phone or online, outside of that they know their cuisine well."

Little India Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (390) • $$

"We came here on a Saturday night for dinner, and there wasn't many people. We got a table right away for the two of us. It's a well decorated restaurant and I like the ambience. The menu had a good variety. The waitress was really nice and gave us some good recommendations. I ordered the tandoori chicken and my friend ordered the chicken masala. The food came out pretty fast and we each tied each other's food. We both liked it. They give a pretty good portion. And prices weren't bad. I would go back for Indian food. But I heard that it's a chain and I have one closer to me, so I'll probably go to that one."

303 Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (249) • $$

"I didn't even know this place existed despite visiting Arvada a good chunk of times! It's pretty hidden behind the old town Arvada. The inside is ultra cute and right when you walk in you are greeted by the famous Lofi girl doing her homework from YouTube playing some cozy music in the background. They have a range of different stuff here. My parents and I got ramen while my fiancé got the drunken noodles. My dad and I got the 303 Ramen. It's pretty unique and has a kick to it. There's a bunch of cheese in it but it's all melted into the bottom so be sure to scoopity scoop to eat with your ramen. Broth is tasty. My mom's Tonkotsu Ramen was apparently not impressive. She said it was salty and reminded her too much of instant noodles. My fiancés drunken noodles were apparently quite spicy and he had a pretty high tolerance for spicy stuff. If this was how it's like for medium spice I wonder how the maximum spicy level would be! Oh and the appetizer platter was fun, but I only enjoyed the steamed dumplings. Not bad of a place if you're craving all this stuff."

Denver Poke Company

★★★★★ 4.7 (186) • $$

"Poke, poke, I love POKE! After two visits to Denver Poke Company, I can safely say, "I'm a fan!" Why you ask? Let's talk about it:1. Denver Poke Company is located on Platte St. in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood. There's limited metered street parking nearby, but convenient light rail access.2. The staff is super friendly and more than happy to guide you through building the poke bowl of your dreams. 3. They offer my favorite Aloha Maid Pass-O- Guava drinks to go with my bowl. Def the perfect pairing. 4. They serve up either pre-selected bowls or build your own customizations. I opted for a customized bowl piled high with bamboo infused rice, salmon, spicy tuna, seaweed salad, crab salad, edamame, pickled ginger, furikakae, and spicy poki sauce. YUM!5. Everything tasted wonderfully fresh and extra delicious. Just how poke should.Denver Poke Company is just what I needed to curb my poke craving."

Wave the Grain

★★★★☆ 4.2 (133)

"Food is great. Lots of dairy free, vegan, and gluten free options. It is a little expensive, especially the bread loaves. The desserts aren't too expensive though"

Honey B's Macarons

★★★★★ 4.7 (103) • $

"I adore this place and have been several times because my best friend is gluten free, as are her children. The whole bakery is gluten free, making this the best place to get them treats.I have also fallen in love with these decadent desserts. They are small and not too heavy of a treat, but they pack a punch. The owner is so nice and I've always had a good check out experience. The place is super cute and the flavors are always unique and interesting. They do large and small orders, I would love to have them do an event sometime!Go visit!"

Zao Asian Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67) • $$

"Curiosity wins! So it all started with a coworker's lunch. I was walking by and saw her enjoying something I had never seen before so I asked her where she got it and she said, "Zao off Cottonwood!" I knew I had to go. When I arrived at Zao I was unsure what I saw at work but described it in 10 words-- it was green, had steak, and other yummy ingredients inside! The register person said, "Oh, you want the bahn mi wrap!" Let's do this! They let me choose ingredients so it was loaded with steak, rice, carrots, cucumbers, jalapeños, and sauces. I left a two in the tip jar and the cashier mentioned he collected coins and bills! When I said that I did too and that I like the older eagle quarters he gave me an older 92 quarter!I found a seat with a simply spectacular view! I felt like an emperor on a hill. I took a bite and started to smile. Then took a second and third bite, and by the fourth it was Zaoabunga!! The combination of flavors and ingredients in this wrap definitely pop! When business slowed on the line the staff hustled and kept the seating area spotless. The kitchen was also spotless, which is difficult to do on a busy line. A gentleman came out and took my basket and foil and asked me how I liked it. Loved it! Take it from a long time Yelptastic this place is a must and won't break the bank."

The Bundt Shoppe

★★★★★ 4.6 (50) • $

"I went in the afternoon on a weekday and they still had a ton of the mini bundts in tons of flavors. It was summer and they even had pumpkin! I had the creamsicle and the chocolate, which were both incredibly moist and the icing was just sweet enough."

Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Food was great...we started with the Italian wedding soup which had a very flavorful broth and the most tender tiny meatballs. Next I had the veal parmigiana and substituted papardelli for the penne, the veal was very tender and delicious. My husband had the wild boar papardelli which was very tasty.We finished with the Grand Marnier crème brûlée and cafe Americano.Our server was very attentive despite being very busy.A very nice meal, we're bringing home two boxed leftovers...dinner tomorrow!"