Denver’s restaurant scene is one of the finest in the country. Eateries serving mouthwatering food of all kinds can be found for any occasion and budget.
When it’s time to plan a romantic evening for the special someone in your life, you have several great options both downtown and uptown. Here are a few Denver restaurants to consider the next time you plan a date night.
Barolo Grill
A few places are included on just about every list of romantic Denver restaurants you can find. Barolo Grill is one of these. A cozy exposed brick wall and rustic decor set the stage for a great date night, enriched further by esteemed Chef Darrel Truett’s artfully prepared Northern Italian cuisine.
beast + bottle
Tucked away in Denver’s vibrant Uptown neighborhood, beast + bottle is a cozy hideaway serving New American cuisine inspired by cooking traditions from around the globe. A farm-to-table restaurant, locally sourced ingredients are used in every dish on the seasonally changing menus. Examples of dishes you might find include pappardelle and fig-and-pig flatbread. Beast + bottle is just a four-minute walk from the Uptown Denver apartments at AMLI Park Avenue.
Mizuna
Elegantly appointed, Mizuna’s atmosphere is a favorite among couples looking to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. Tables in the main dining room afford patrons with views of the magic that takes place when some of the world’s best chefs prepare and cook dishes like Spanish octopus and Panamian cobia. Those seeking a more private dining experience can opt to sit in the tastefully decorated Wine Library. Mizuna is a five-minute drive from AMLI Park Avenue.
Palace Arms
The Brown Palace Hotel offers some of the finest and best-preserved examples of late 19th and 20th century revival architecture in Denver. It’s also home to what many would consider Denver’s most romantic fine dining establishment. Visit for the ambience, world-class service, and culinary creations like Colorado rabbit, lamb, and Wagyu steak. The Palace Arms is a fifteen-minute walk or a seven-minute bus ride from AMLI Park Avenue.
Denver’s plethora of restaurants with intimate settings and gourmet cuisine make romantic evenings easy and enjoyable to plan. The next time you want to make date night especially romantic, take a peek at the menus and reviews at these dinner hideaways to see if one of them looks right for a memorable evening with your significant other.
What do you think is the most romantic restaurant in Denver? Tell us where and why by leaving a comment.
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