# The best restaurants in Denver

Larimer Square classics, Mexican in the Highlands and Chinese in RiNo: Denver's best tables according to 5280, Westword and locals.

- 307 votes · 13 items
- Dec 12, 2025 · Andre S.
- https://even.best/en/l/2280/the-best-restaurants-in-denver

## Top 13

1. **Tavernetta** (23 · ▲27 ▼4) — Italian next to Union Station.
2. **Barolo Grill** (22 · ▲27 ▼5) — Piedmontese fine dining in Cherry Creek since 1992.
3. **Rioja** (21 · ▲27 ▼6) — Jennifer Jasinski's Mediterranean anchor on Larimer Square.
4. **Safta** (21 · ▲23 ▼2) — Israeli cooking and pita at The Source Hotel.
5. **Alma Fonda Fina** (20 · ▲25 ▼5) — Modern Mexican in the Highlands.
6. **Mercantile Dining & Provision** (16 · ▲19 ▼3) — Market and restaurant inside Union Station.
7. **Hop Alley** (15 · ▲18 ▼3) — Chinese cooking in a former soy sauce factory.
8. **Uncle** (13 · ▲17 ▼4) — Ramen and Asian small plates in Highland.
9. **El Taco de México** (12 · ▲14 ▼2) — Smothered burritos at a James Beard classic.
10. **Annette** (11 · ▲17 ▼6) — Wood-fired comfort food in Aurora's Stanley Marketplace.
11. **Sushi Den** (10 · ▲14 ▼4) — Fish flown in from Japan, a South Pearl Street classic.
12. **Guard and Grace** (6 · ▲12 ▼6) — Modern steakhouse downtown.
13. **Beckon** (5 · ▲11 ▼6) — Chef's counter tasting menu in RiNo.

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