Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Duemani

4.8

4.8 (613)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Aspen

About the restaurant

We are an approachable and refined restaurant, situated in the heart of Aspen. We are driven by the desire to create great tasting, uncomplicated food of exceptional quality. Where the ebb and flow of new flavors and traditional foundations come together! We highlight contemporary Mediterranean flavors, composed of seafood such as Lobster, Oysters, Crudo, and grilled meats. Let us fill your table, providing exceptional service, memorable moments, and unique culinary experiences.

Our dining room is inviting, with candles glowing, incorporating elegant design and craftsmanship. The intimate private dining area surrounds groups with wine filled walls and custom walnut furniture, accommodating up to 24 people. A sure favorite for locals and tourists alike!

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GlennVIP

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

The food was GREAT! Octopus salad was one of the best, as were the tacos and the Veal Milanese was outstanding. Wine by the glass was great as well.

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Grilled Octopus Salad

Tempranillo

4.7

4.7 (985)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Basalt

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tempranillo Restaurant, where internationally acclaimed Chef Javier Gonzalez-Bringas, along with his partner and wife Laura, offer a daily menu of drinks, tapas, dinner and lunch. Gonzalez-Bringas, a Madrid Native, combines an old-world style with a new-world flair in his signature cuisine. The name Tempranillo, itself, pays homage to one of Spain's premier grape varieties, and true to its name the restaurant features a selection of over 100 hand-chosen wines. The atmosphere at Tempranillo is notable for its rich colors, dual fireplaces, and community gathering table-all reflecting the equally rich depth of flavors and influences which are at the heart of the restaurant's origins. "Our desire is to create a brilliantly charming place in the community where people can gather and enjoy the dance with exists between the flavors of Spain and Italy"

Please note that we can not guarantee indoor or heated patio seating. Thank you.

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Luke A.

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

It was our anniversary, we were seated in front of the fireplace, wonderful. Seafood appetizer wonderful. Mushroom pasta wonderful, I had cioppino, deep rich tomato broth with fennel and very fresh seafood. We finished with a Catalonia chocolate crème brûlée, so rich and creamy! After a 5 mile hike earlier we were very hungry and very happy with our great dinner. Thank you, L and C

Rioja

4.8

4.8 (10538)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Chef Jennifer Jasinski's creatively inspired food is influenced by local seasonal products. Rioja is simple, pure food that emphasizes bright flavors and textures. The wines are a collection of fun interesting varietals that complement the cuisine.

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Jennifer

Dined 4 days ago

We had a lovely light dinner at Rioja. The menu was exceptional with plenty of choices to please every palate as well as the opportunity to have a smaller portion on some of the menu items. My Tagliatelle was a great seafood dish with homemade pasta, a lovely presentation, and scrumptious sauce. The breads were incredible. There is also opportunity to sit outside in warmer weather. The best part was that the indoor environment was delightfully quiet. You could actually hear your dinner conversation without noise from other diners, even those close to your table.

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4.6

4.6 (191)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Boulder

About the restaurant

Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences.

The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.

Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.

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RobertVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Too loud need sound absorption panels so people can hear

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Experience

Dinner & a Show with Gonzalo Teppa

Ash'Kara

4.6

4.6 (891)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Highlands

About the restaurant

Ash’Kara will explore the continuous evolution of Israeli cuisine, with ingredients and flavors from across Europe and North Africa.

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DomoniqueVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything on the menu is mouth watering goodness. We ordered almost all of the small plates in addition to the steak and chicken and WOW (for 4ppl, one being very pregnant and hungry). What a perfectly filling and delicious dinner, finished with trying each of the 3 desserts. When they say the chocolate bar is “interesting” - it really is, in the best way! Honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I dream of it.

El Five

4.6

4.6 (4369)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Highlands

About the restaurant

Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five boasts spectacular, unobstructed views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is an homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors found throughout the region: Spain, North Africa, the Middle East.

Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights. As the newest restaurant in the Edible Beats family, El Five celebrates the confluence of flavors, ideas and geographies made possible by a subtle shift in perspective.

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nataleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great views and great food! Service was excellent!

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Experience

Chef's Counter Dinner

Experience

El Five Presents: Mother's Day Brunch

BoLD Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (1258)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Breckenridge

About the restaurant

BoLD serves an elevated American breakfast and brunch, followed by a Mediterranean-inspired lunch, happy hour and dinner.

We're open from 8:00 a.m Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m Saturday and Sunday for breakfast and brunch, serve lunch from 11:30, happy hour runs from 2:00-6:00 and dinner's from 5:00-9 p.m. We only accept reservations in the evening - at any other time of day, please phone ahead.

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Hailey

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

The food was amazing, service was outstanding. It was the perfect place for our girls night out.

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Wonderyard Garden & Table

4.5

4.5 (71)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Denver

About the restaurant

Wonderyard Garden + Table is a bar-forward restaurant that offers flatbreads, shareable food favorites, and an inventive cocktail & zero-proof program all in a lush garden-themed design. It's the perfect day and night destination experience.

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MariaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful time at Wonder Yard garden and table restaurant. Our server Tye was excellent and he was just so friendly and the food was great. Look forward to going back again.

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Experience

Two Friends Brunch Party

Experience

Kentucky Derby Day Party!

Experience

Disco Brunch!

The Restaurant at Chasing Rabbits Vail

4.5

4.5 (479)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Vail

About the restaurant

Impeccable design gives way to modern Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting at Chasing Rabbit’s restaurant, bringing the sea to the mountains. The menu offers a fresh take on Mediterranean dishes with a Colorado flare.

Valid ID (Passport or Drivers License) is required for alcohol consumption

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JamesVIP

Dined on Mar 26, 2025

Service was outstanding and friendly. Skirt steak was amazing. Everything was well prepared and will go back to try even more on the menu.

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Popular dish

Braised Rabbit Bolognese

4.1

4.1 (30)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Aspen

About the restaurant

Experience HaSalon Aspen: A Vibrant Winter Pop-Up by Chef Eyal Shani at W Aspen

W Aspen is joining forces with globally renowned Chef Eyal Shani to bring his signature Mediterranean restaurant, HaSalon, to life through an exclusive pop-up arriving in December 2024. HaSalon showcases Chef Eyal's innovative culinary approach, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients take center stage. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted around a key ingredient, celebrating natural flavors and delivering a memorable dining experience designed for adventurous taste buds and inquisitive minds. With a vibrant atmosphere and creative flair, HaSalon reflects the richness of the Mediterranean, blending Chef Eyal’s creativity with international influences. Known for its bold presentations and ever-evolving menu, the experience brings the dynamic spirit of Tel Aviv to Aspen.

Après Ski: Daily, 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Dinner: Daily, 5:30PM - 10:30PM
HaSalon Party Experience: Thursday - Saturday 7:30PM onwards.

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HANOJ

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Food is amazing, vibe is energetic, perfect for a Friday night. DO NOT MISS the Ceviche with the caviar, the skirt and the branzino! We really had a very good time. We will for sure come again.

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