Rioja

5 stars all around at Rioja! I love it when you have a place on your list to try and it ends up exceeding your expectations! My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner before seeing a show. The service was so great and they gave us a celebratory glass of champagne/ non alcoholic wine for me and were so helpful with what we should order since we've never been there before. I got the artichoke tortelloni because I kept reading about it- get it!! The pork chop was also amazing! We were even torn between the dessert options so they let us try the beignets on top of us ordering one of the other desserts. I already can't wait to go back!

This experience was enjoyable. Eating out on the sidewalk was very nice; plenty of shade to make sure it was comfortable for guests. The hostess (I didn't get her name but she had long hair and she had a silver streak or add-in to her hair) was very attentive, communicated well, and just seemed to have the whole busy affair quite organized. Impressive.Our server, an older gentleman with a beard, tended to our table well and made sure things were as they should be. He had to come back and confirm what we had ordered because he was relying on memory for our order and he had questions. (My husband had added a couple of extras to his salad). No biggie, everything came out fine after he confirmed.The food was served quickly and accurately and was delicious. I enjoyed my entire meal. I was a little disappointed in the number of beer offerings but I made my way through it.I'd go back but I wouldn't make a special trip to do so. Very nice though and I do recommend going for anyone that is reading this review.

Best food I've had in Denver. Hands down.Came here on a Sunday night early and we were blown away.The Nude and Notable cocktail is a great way to start the meal, though my friends grabbed wine and loved the selection.We ordered the 4 course menu, as well as the Smorrebrod and the chilled carrot soup as appetizers.Complementary bread accompanied these. We were delighted by all of it. The rosemary biscuit was a favorite, but the olive sourdough and lavender sourdough were also fantastic.For entrees we ordered the artichoke tortellini, Seared Venison, and the octopus.Wow.Every dish was incredible but I think the favorite was the venison. It was the best bite of food I've had in a long time and I will be dreaming of it for many days to come.

Where do you start on this review. The lady who took my reservation was so kind and happened to be from the same place I am. Then time comes and we are seated and treated by this gentleman and what a lovely service. So far no food. Just the service. Well the restaurant it self is cozy, has an outside seating and it's so nice. The food. Amazing. Just so good that we will be back for more. The octopus is the winner but the Amish chicken was not that far off. The deserts or the food. Which one is better can't decide. You have to try it. If there were 7 stars possible I would give 6.5 as I love octopus but it was as tender as I liked it but the others loved it. So it's me :(

Overall, this was a great dining experience due to our server, Justin. He was so kind and attentive throughout the night. Our drinks were also delicious and the atmosphere was upscale. The food, however, was hit or miss. My partner is vegetarian and was super disappointed in the four square meal. The pictures online all included pasta, salad, etc., but she was served cold soup, cold farro, watermelon salad, and shishito peppers - not much of a balanced meal. I ordered the short rib which was okay, the best part of the plate was the carrot puree and potato. For dessert, the fig beignets were delicious. I'm not sure if it was just an off night, but for the price point we expected more.

Rioja was our final meal on our recent trip to Breckenridge and Denver. 3 stars on yelp means the experience was OK, and that's what I would call it. Nothing bad, just nothing outstanding that would make us want to return. the restaurant is nice, with a nice fine dining feeling. We ordered quite a few dishes. For Appetizers we had the Heirloom Tomato Salad, the Pork Belly, and the Kanpachi Crudo. Of the three dishes, the Tomato salad was probably the best and I almost always like crudos, but this one was pretty bland.We had two appetizer sized pastas - The Nettle Fagiolini with mint and the Tagliatelle Bolognese. The Fagiolini is a green pasta that looks like a green bean. Interesting but bland. The Tagliatelle was tasty, but came out almost at room temperature so points off for that.For entrees we had the Braised Short Rib (dry), and the best dish of the night - The Octopus. We both felt the short rib was not good. I enjoyed the octopus more than my wife did. Bottom line is that perhaps they had a bad night. We don't come to the Denver area enough to ever make a return visit.

At the heart of Larimar Square, this is such an elegant and upscale place to dine. The interior of the restaurant has beautiful rustic walls with gorgeous ambiance, accompanied by modern furnishings and tableware. There's a huge bar and lots of variety of seating both indoor and outdoor. The menu is mostly French oriented. We started with the delicious artichoke tortellini filled with yummy cheese. For entree I got the Colorado Lamb burger. Visually it was stunning with egg on top, and avocado slices spread on the top piece of the soft toasted brioche. The lamb paddy was cooked so well and had a really good taste. We ended our lunch with some French baguette, which was okay but not the best kind of baguette we had.The service is good. Very friendly staff. The manager came and checked with all the tables that were dining at that time. Dishes are prepared with a decent wait time. Highly recommended spot in the area.

Artichoke tortellini is very good. Interesting flavor. I wish I could have more. Short ribs with rice is good. Light but enough portion for lunch. Great service. Nice and clean restaurant. Bathroom is big.

Rioja is a must-visit when in Denver! Their menu, although fairly small, is varied and truly has something for everyone. The space is upscale yet comfortable-- you can definitely come here in a t-shirt and jeans or a jacket and tie. Don't skip the bread service-- I recommend trying all three of their delicious homemade offerings. I also recommend trying one of their homemade pastas, either in an appetizer or entree portion. Their seafood options are also great, and they have a sustainable seafood program, which is great! Save room for dessert, they're all delicious!

Yummy food and delicious drinks. We had the pork belly and pasta to share. I liked my octopus entree (though not sure if the tomatoes paste was a good compliment to it) and my husband's pork chop was delicious as well. If you like refreshing cocktails, I'd recommend getting the wild berry fusion. The place wasn't too crowded when we got there but for some reasons, our waitress was very rushed in having us order...