2025 Best Restaurants with the Best Food in Denver/Colorado Area

Top Rated Restaurants in Denver/Colorado

When it comes to reviewing and recommending restaurants, we believe that what is on the plate is by far the most important factor. We rate the food on a 20-point scale. Our take on the décor, service, ambience, wine list and other factors are explored within our full reviews, which are simply a click away.

Presented in alphabetical order, these Top Restaurants earned the highest food ratings in Denver/Colorado.

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Barolo Grill
15/20
Chef Darrel Truett's ambitious menu takes foodies on an excursion through the regions of Northern Italy. See More

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Guard and Grace
14/20
Troy Guard's modern, splurge-worthy and sexy steakhouse is a carnivore's nirvana. See More

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Jax Fish House
15/20
Fresh seafood flown in daily, served in a big, noisy party setting with a great bar scene. See More

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Luca
15/20
Italian food --- rustic with elegant overtones --- inspired by owner Frank Bonanno's Sicilian grandmother. See More

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Japanese, Sushi, Peruvian
Matsuhisa
14/20
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings his swanky signature Japanese-Peruvian restaurant to the Mile High City. See More

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Mercantile Dining & Provision
14/20
Chef-owner Alex Seidel's Union Station restaurant and market impresses on every level. See More
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Mizuna

French, Contemporary, Mediterranean
Mizuna
16/20
A tiny, white-tablecloth restaurant serving French-inspired cuisine. See More
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Palace Arms
15/20
Well-prepared traditional fare, a notable wine list and gracious service keep this Denver tradition at the top. See More

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Panzano
15/20
Modern interpretations of classic Northern Italian dishes served amid contemporary décor. See More

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Rioja
15/20
Top toque Jennifer Jasinski adds her own big, bright flavors to the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. See More

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