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Best Romantic Restaurants DENVER


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the Denver area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in Denver to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.

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Barolo Grill Italian
15/20
3030 E. 6th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-393-1040 | Menu
Brian Laird's menu takes you on an excursion through the regions of Northern Italy. More...

Bistro Vendome French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistro Vendome, Denver, CO 1420 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-3232 | Menu
Enjoy French comfort food in a quaint, authentic Parisian-style bistro. More...

Bittersweet New American
14/20
500 E. Alameda Ave.
Denver, CO 80209
303-942-0320 | Menu
Chef-owner Olav Peterson's farm-to-table restaurant is a city escape. More...

Briarwood Inn Continental
14/20
1630 Eighth St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-3121 | Menu
A beautiful setting, a first-rate wine list and a prix-fixe menu make this Golden mainstay a golden experience. More...

Colt & Gray Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Colt & Gray , Denver, CO 1553 Platte St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-477-1447 | Menu
Charcuterie, clever cocktails, a solicitous staff and an upscale setting set the stage for this provocative restaurant. More...

Corridor 44 Contemporary
13/20
1433 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-893-0044 | Menu
Champagne, cocktails and small plates in a hugely stylish but very small space. More...

Deluxe California
14/20
30 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
303-722-1550 | Menu
Featuring casual, contemporary cuisine, this tiny, always-packed South Broadway eatery attracts a diverse food-savvy following. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
191 Inverness Dr. W
Englewood, CO 80112
303-768-0827 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

Il Posto Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Il Posto, Denver, CO 2011 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
303-394-0100 | Menu
Swanky Italian restaurant occupying a diminutive space is a big hit in Uptown. More...

Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar French
13/20
1512 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-1155
Francophiles will feel right at home in this downtown restaurant. More...

Mizuna Mediterranean
16/20
Dining Room at Mizuna, Denver, CO 225 E. Seventh Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-4778 | Menu
A tiny, white-tablecloth restaurant serving consistently excellent Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. More...

The 9th Door Tapas
14/20
1808 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-292-2229 | Menu
Authentic tapas bar in a romantic setting with Spanish with Moorish accents. More...

Olivea Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Olivea, Denver, CO 719 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-861-5050 | Menu
House-made charcuterie is just one of the many draws of executive chef John Broening's restaurant. More...

Opus Restaurant Contemporary
13/20
2575 W. Main St.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-703-6787 | Menu
A stylish setting for contemporary cuisine and a notable wine list. More...

Palace Arms Contemporary American
15/20
Dining Room at Palace Arms, Denver, CO The Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-297-3111 | Menu
Well-prepared traditional fare, a notable wine list and gracious service keep this Denver tradition at the top. More...

Panzano Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Panzano, Denver, CO Hotel Monaco
909 17th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-3525 | Menu
Modern interpretations of classic Northern Italian dishes amid a contemporary décor. More...

Penrose Room American
No Rating
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-577-5733 | Menu
Classic fine dining with an extensive European wine list, live entertainment and dancing. More...

Restaurant Kevin Taylor Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Restaurant Kevin Taylor, Denver, CO Hotel Teatro
1106 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-820-2600 | Menu
Chef Kevin Taylor's cosmopolitan signature restaurant serves contemporary cuisine in the elegant Hotel Teatro. More...

Rioja Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Rioja, Denver, CO 1431 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-820-2282 | Menu
Top toque Jennifer Jasinski adds her own big, bright flavors to the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. More...

The Wooden Table Italian
13/20
2500 E. Orchard Rd., Ste. C
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
303-730-2152
A suburban Italian restaurant that's worth the trek from the city. More...

Z Cuisine Bistrot & Parisian Wine Bar French
15/20
2239 W. 30th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
303-477-1111 | Menu
A tiny neighborhood bistro and wine bar with the feel and taste of the French countryside. More...


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