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!"

Corinne

★★★★☆ 4 (607) • $$

"This was by far the best restaurant I visited in Denver. The vibe is sleek and cozy and there's a small bar seating area for 8 people. I first stopped by for brunch right after I came from the airport. The bartender was so nice and friendly. I had the Chicken Philly Skillet. It sounded heavy but it was just right with tasty chicken, grilled peppers, onions, potatoes and lots of cheese.They also have a great happy hour menu with affordable bites and discount drinks!."

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."

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!"

Okinawa Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (450) • $$

"Hot sake was JUST what I needed after my partner and I went on a freezing date to the Blossoms of Light festival. The snow was beautiful but cold this particular evening. That made street parking pretty easy (one block down) when it would have been quite crowded on Colfax. We were seated immediately for dinner since there weren't many other people around.I was craving chirashi, when normally I'd have gotten a few sushi rolls. The hot sake and miso were a good way to warm my body before the entrée. The chirashi came "deconstructed" vs. the typical bowl format, which I thought was clever. Sashimi was fresh and filling, which is lowkey my concern because of price. Overall would come back here again!"

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!"

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!"

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!"

STACK Subs

★★★★☆ 4.3 (220) • $$

"I love subs. Specifically, I love Italian subs.On my trip to Denver, we decided that subs were the takeout option for lunch.I of course, opted for an Italian and it was so good. The bread has the perfect mix of a bit of flakiness but soft as well. The sub was STACKED with meat and all the toppings. I specifically loved the hot pepper mix I added to my sub.My friend's sandwich looked amazing also. If you're in the area and looking for a sub, I would try out Stack's. They've been voted best sandwich in Denver for 6 years in a row, so if that isn't reason enough to check them out, I'm not sure what is!"

Kalaka Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (168) • $$

"Visiting my friend, we did a snowshoeing hike so came here for an early dinner. My friend loves the red pozole but I'm more of a green fan myself. But their chicken poblano enchiladas special caught my eye with the chicken tinga. We started with the birria fries that were just phenomenal. The chicken fajitas were served on a fun tower with plenty of roasted vegetables, a cilantro rice and fresh pico de gallo. Everything was tasty and the Mountain View's can't be beat. Friendly and informative wait staff."

Croc Soup Company

★★★★☆ 4 (184)

"Came here earlier today before we fly out tomorrow night back to Los Angeles, but I've already fallen in love with and will dearly miss this place because of the very cute Croc theme and humor But yes, staff was extremely sweet and friendly, the food was really good and not too pricey, and the inside is clean and comfortable.We fly out tomorrow and I already miss this place!"

Santeramo's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (190) • $

"Best pizza in the state hands down!!! The sauce is what makes it! They serve beer and a basic menu but the pizza is on a different level! So glad I found this place you have to check them out. You will be glad you did. Basically traditional Italian the is simply delicious and a great price"

MAD Greens - 16th Street Mall

★★★★☆ 3.7 (189) • $

"After walking around Downtown Denver all day I worked up an appetite. I stumbled upon Mad Greens which was a salad bar type of place. They had a large selection of Salads, juices and wraps. I got a regular Siam I Am which came with spinach, kale, quinoa, carrots, edamame, green onions and peanuts, I got chicken instead of tofu and it was paired with a ginger soy dressing. The potion was huge so I am glad I did not get a large order. I even walked out with left overs and ate it the next day. The location I super convenient to people who work around there and tourists looking for a quick bite. Ordering was easy and fast and the location was super clean."

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."

Tower Tap & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (255) • $$

"Stopped here at 9:00 pm for a late dinner hoping that we could score a good meal even though the ratings online were not that great. The place was awesome! Our server, Jin, recommended a great beer (the Denver Gold) based on our preferences. The food was delicious! The sweet potato fries were perfectly crisp and salty. The carnita tacos are delicious, and just like Jin said, no fat to mess around with! Everything was great and great portions. Highly recommend."

Okinawa Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (136) • $$

"3.5 stars. Came here for a date night with my partner before watching a show at Miners Alley. Love that everything is walking distance within Downtown Golden. Service was good. Rolls were decent. We got the Playboy, Black Dragon, and Shrek, in addition to the Dynamite, which I'm now realizing is inherently more of an appetizer than a roll.Not my favorite sushi in Colorado, and you wouldn't expect that from a mountain town anyways. Rolls seem to be on the smaller side. I couldn't resist the Key Lime Cheesecake special being promoted that day, and it was the perfect modest-sized slice of tart and sweet to end the meal. Just adding to the very mixed reviews of this place!"

The Corner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (165) • $$

MAD Greens - Lakewood

★★★★☆ 3.7 (154) • $

"Went to a business event and they were kind enough to serve lunch. They ordered Mad Greens catering. It was my first time seeing the catering from the restaurant and I liked the packaging. So easy to set up. The food came in boxes which could be unfolded to become a food station. And the salad dressing in bottles. Quick set up and easy clean up. The wraps they ordered were half wraps of various types. I had the Albert E's BLT and it was delish. Sometimes wraps can be dry but this one was just right. Not swimming in sauce/dressing and not dry. The build your own salad bar was great with blt and avocado and meats to choose from. And the cookies - had a chocolate chip cookie and went back for one more. Soft and moist and not too sweet. Definite win for business lunch."

Sushi Yume

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (171) • $$

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"

Hana Matsuri Sushi - Glendale

★★★★★ 4.6 (90)

"So Nice Inside!!Beautifully decorated ceiling with lamps and umbrellas. Wonderful service. The food is beyond amazing. Go with the Chef's Signature Rolls and trust your server."

Green Collective Eatery

★★★★★ 4.7 (84) • $$

"What a cute coffee shop! Was visiting Denver for work and decided to meet up with my friend who lives here at check out this adorable spot for breakfast.Upon entering, it's super cute inside and the staff is extremely friendly. There's not a ton of space to sit indoors, but that's totally fine! They have plenty of patio seating (reminds me of sitting outdoors for lunch as a kid in elementary school haha). We placed our order and decided to sit outside. It was pretty nice weather, but they also have have those space heater things for outside, too, in case it's a little too chilly out.I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and it was delish. The cups they serve it in was sooo cute, too. I wanted to take it home haha. I think they probably sell them, too. I also ordered an avocado toast that almost looked too pretty to eat. But I ate it anyway and I'm glad I did haah! I was so good!Super cute spot and if I lived in Denver, I'd definitely frequent it!"

Sunnyside Supper Club

★★★★☆ 4.3 (98) • $$

"Stellar service, great ambiance, delicious food... what more do you need! We recently hosted a group of 15 friends at Sunnyside Supper Club while visiting the area. The restaurant did a fabulous job accommodating our group. We were given the back area with 2 long tables. This allowed us to easily mingle with each other as well as order food and drink. Our waiter (who also doubled as the bartender) effortlessly took all our orders as people filtered in and out. He was even able to split out the check by couples, which made things so easy. The pizzas were great and my friends who had the burgers also enjoyed their dinner. I highly recommend Sunnyside Supper Club for large groups."

Li'l Nick's Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (153) • $$

"We ordered for pick up after a strong recommendation from the front desk here at motel 6.Large buffalo chicken pizza, well done, square cut.Now that I look at the specialty menu, we played it unnecessarily safe! Great options... of course, I'd probably still be making up my mind...I am delighted to have a local business to support along this trip. From first contact the staff was friendly and helpful.It's not square cut and it's not well done lol-- but it is yummy!"

Mizuumi Ramen & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (104) • $$

"Nice casual spot if you're in the neighborhood and in the mood for ramen to warm you up!"

Mister Oso

★★★★☆ 4.2 (92) • $$

"As a fan of Señor bear, I didn't expect anything less from Mister Oso. Starting with the music-- it's a playlist of all the current reggaeton/Latin pop hits (I'm looking at you Bad Bunny fans) -Decor is a fun beachy feel replete with neon signs and some Denver-friendly greenery. Seating options include a covered patio which we took advantage of. -Service was great! We were able to place orders shortly and food came out at a perfect pace. -saving the best for last: food (it goes without saying drinks are great-- def Señor Bear caliber but with more casual offerings too like NA agua frescas)Tacos generally are deconstructed and served with 3 fresh flour tortillas per order. The tortillas themselves are just perfect, but add in any assortment of fillings (fried mushroom, carnitas, birria) and you're in taco paradise. Every taco entree is thoughtfully made and with a distinct flavor profile and topping/sauce. The family style serving is pretty genius since you can mix/match said sauces to your heart's content. Despite how amazing these tacos are, don't sleep on the appetizers or dessert-- queso fundido, coconut rice (same same but different from Señor bear's coconut rice croquettes) and ofc churros with salted caramel!"

Yonsei

★★★★★ 4.8 (70)

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!"

Los 3 Garcias Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (136) • $$

"Hidden gem with one of the best patios in Denver metro. Food was solid, probably 4/5, but patio view was 5/5 so I'm rounding up. Service was good too. Perhaps a bit expensive, but worth it."

Aladdin's Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (53)

"Holy smokes, this is for sure my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Denver.The vibe is like a fast food cafeteria, but the plates are huge and the quality of food is outstanding. Their pita is fluffy, they are generous in their baba ghanoush, hummus, and tzatziki sauce servings, and I don't typically care for stuffed grape leaves but they make them elegantly here. Light, thin, and comes with lettuce that nicely compliments the flavor.I got the gyro Mediterranean salad with fried pita (like croutons), and it was insanely yummy. My partner got chicken and steak skewers and they were tender and full of spiced flavor. We were very full but ordered baklava - flawlessly executed!This place is sooo yummy. The food does make you feel like you're in a magic carpet ride, it's that good!"

Edgewater Beer Garden

★★★★☆ 4 (70)

"Prompt, efficient service despite full tables (indoor and out) and a lengthy line upon arrival. This place seems to know how to deliver excellent customer service. A great spot for large groups, families with children and (weather appropriate) dogs outdoors."

Breakfast Palace

★★★★☆ 3.8 (76) • $

"Just discovered this 34 year old no frills spot on Broadway and I'm already a fan! Reasonably priced and generous portions - what more could you ask for? The space is clean, well lit, and has its own parking lot, plus the service is friendly and prompt. I highly recommend the New Mexico Skillet, packed with bacon and avocado and topped with salsa. Or if you're a meat lover, the Meat Lover Skillet is sure to satisfy your cravings with ample ham, bacon, and sausage. And don't even get me started on the hot chocolate - it's so rich and delicious! If you're in the area, definitely make a stop here. It's a gem!"