Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2763)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience. Enjoy private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views and a 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to the pork & lamb to the grains. We offer 7 intimate private tables per evening. Reservations are required & limited. $145/per person++

Reservations are released weekly on Mondays for the following 3 weeks. We are generally open Wednesdays - Sundays. We do allow pre-booking for parties of 6+. Email us at farmdinners@blackcatboulder.com for booking private events, pre-booking, & general assistance. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.
Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The experience at the Black Cat Farm is one like no other. The service is fantastic, the views and ambiance are unmatched. The food is delicious, fresh as can be, and plentiful. This truly is something special- and the family and team that runs it are special. The passion for food and agriculture is evident- and the time was taken by the owner/ chef to share and explain this magical place. It is a pricey evening, for sure, but if you are looking for a once in a lifetime- completely unique dining experience, it will not disappoint.

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

5.0

5 (193)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique natural wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

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LeslieK

Dined 5 days ago

Loved the atmosphere and wine. Great place for drinks before dinner! Highly recommend!

Cart Driver LoHi

4.9

4.9 (34)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Whittier

About the restaurant

Chefs Jacob Thornton and Louie Betrus and their team have created a menu designed for sharing. Wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, freshly shucked oysters, and rotating seasonal market plates are perfect for pairing with natural wines, craft cocktails and local beers, and an extensive selection of amaro.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Great dining experience and the staff went the extra mile (unprovoked) to help us celebrate a special occasion!

PARISI | sotto (below Parisi)

4.9

4.9 (1185)

$31 to $50

Italian

Highlands

About the restaurant

To those of you visiting us for the first time AND those who have been anticipating the return of Firenze a Tavola, benvenuti & bentornati. Enjoy intimate, full-service dining, with coursed meals & a curated wine list in our "old-world" ambiance, "worlds" away from our fast-paced main level. In 2025, we will bring back community table nights & wine dinners. We have revised the concept to include an assortment of new seasonal menus (with some familiar authentic Tuscan favorites) & a few new events! We also OFFICIALLY return to private party bookings with a more streamlined booking process at PARISIsottoDenver.com. Now that Parisi is open on Sunday, you will see events & dining hours pop up on Sundays, too. The hours will vary & will typically be focused on weekends, but you can continue to check our calendar & newsletters for details. Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays will be closed for regular dining.
We look forward to offering you a truly Authentic Italian Culinary Experience!

Top review

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful pasta, grilled super fresh seafood, and great ambience!

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

5 (133)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

LoHi

About the restaurant

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation.

While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

So great all around! Will definitely be back soon.

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Chef's Counter

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Izakaya Carbondale

4.9

4.9 (254)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Carbondale

About the restaurant

Thank you for visiting Kenichi Izakaya Carbondale. An Izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. At sake breweries during the late 18th century, people in Japan began using sake kegs as stools, and snacks were served. This small plate menu was designed to encourage sharing amongst friends and family. Food is prepared in multiple kitchens and arrives as it is ready to ensure freshness. We make most of our menu in-house, from scratch, and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

If no reservations are available, please note that we do have walk in apcae at our bar and sushi bar. We hope to see you!

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amanda

Dined 5 days ago

Food, service, everything was just so amazing. Our server Forrest was so knowledgeable about saki and helped us pick some unique options. We dined in on Friday night and periodically over the weekend my partner and I would randomly turn to each other and say, "Remember how delicious Izakaya was?" We miss those fresh flavors already. Highly recommend the lobster bao buns and seared salmon. We can't wait to come back for another date night!

Point Easy

4.9

4.9 (174)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Whittier

About the restaurant

Point Easy accepts reservations through it’s website www.pointeasydenver.com.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Service was amazing and food was great. Wine pairings were spot on.

The Western Bar and Grill

4.8

4.8 (127)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ouray

About the restaurant

Grounded in its home setting, the original 1890s saloon, and dining hall, The Kitchen is a precursor to the classic steakhouse. It brings a farm-to-fire approach that honors time, place, and purpose, including the farms and ranches of the Western Slope. Built around a generous wood hearth that came to be renowned in the West, the restaurant uses nature as a guide and creates space for guests to slow down, connect, and make memories.

Remarkable tableside preparations, vintage cocktails, and friendly small-town hospitality allow guests to focus on going home with an authentic charming story, safely removed from the ordinary.

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Steve

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Amazing experience. If you can get to the chefs table, by all means do so !!

Somdee Thai Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (27)

$30 and under

Thai

Denver

About the restaurant

Experience the real deal of Thai cuisine at Som Dee Thai Kitchen. Our restaurant is inspired by travel and a passion for different cultures, bringing you a vast menu of culinary delights. We pride ourselves on utilizing the freshest ingredients to create homemade dishes that will transport you straight to Thailand. Come dine with us today and indulge in the authentic flavors of Thai cooking.

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Jen

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was great for party of 5. The staff greeted us immediately and was friendly. The lunch menu is a great value and tasted great. We will definitely be back.

Corrida - Alpenglobe

4.9

4.9 (54)

$50 and over

Spanish

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us for an under the stars experience in our exclusive, heated rooftop Alpenglobes for a unique & intimate dining experience. Enjoy date night, a family dinner or a business outing. Our globes can host up to 6 guests. There are no pre-set menus & guests will be able to order from our a la carte menu options. Globes will be reserved up to 15 minutes past your reservation time, after which the reservation will be released & charged the cancellation fee. We do reserve the right to charge $50 per person if cancellations are made within less than 24 hours.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Best food and atmosphere in Boulder!!! Definitely plan ahead to sit in the alpenglobe. We had the best time. The food was incredible as well. 10/10

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