There is an array of delicious choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner, ranging from casual to elegant in Denver. Many of the restaurants on our list pride themselves with building relationships with local farms to source the freshest seasonally available produce. Whether you are looking for New American cuisine, classic French dishes or Italian fare, here are the best romantic restaurants in Denver.
Edge Restaurant and Bar
To ensure cutting edge perfection, EEdge Restaurant and Bar is run by an enthusiastic team of culinarians from both Colorado and around the world.
Fruition Restaurant, Denver
Fruition Restaurant, Denver is a tiny eatery that has been drawing foodies from around the world to experience Chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine.
Izakaya Den
Izakaya Den is a very popular Japanese-style gastro pub which is great for a romantic night out, provided you both love fish and seafood.
Steuben's Food Service
Steuben's Food Service is a Denver-based eatery that serves classic regional American cuisine from a retro-style diner.
Viewhouse
Located in Denver’s Ballpark next to Coors Field, Viewhouse is a popular bar and grill occupying a three story building with a spectacular rooftop deck overlooking the mountains, and more importantly, the ballpark and the ongoing games.
Corinne
Corinne is a modern cocktail lounge/bar/restaurant just off the lobby of the upscale Hotel Le Méridien in downtown Denver.
Guard and Grace
Guard and Grace is a modern, elegant, and upscale steakhouse located in the lobby of the CenturyLink building in downtown Denver.
Panzano
Serving award-winning Italian food in downtown Denver, Panzano lives by their motto of: “Those who eat well, live well”.
Snooze Eatery
Snooze Eatery is a bright eatery that aims to add an element of fun and energy to morning meals through great food, excellent service, and a casual, friendly atmosphere.
Maria Empanada
Maria Empanada is a delightful Argentinian-style empanada joint in Denver, featured on the Food Network series Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives for its unique, reasonably priced savory and sweet empanada flavors.
Duo Restaurant
Serving creative, locally sourced farm-to-table fare in a warm, rustic space, Duo Restaurant is located in the heart of Denver’s hip Highlands neighborhood.
Uchi
Uchi is another of Denver’s most popular romantic restaurants where you and your partner can dine on elevated, Japanese inspired cuisine served in an elegant setting.
Bistro Vendome
Bistro Vendome is a traditional Left Bank-style café with a beautiful garden that serves slightly modern twists on classic French cuisine and the closest you’ll get to Paris in the heart of Denver.
Rioja
Overlooking the bustling Larimer Square in downtown Denver, Rioja is a warm Mediterranean eatery that serves a menu of locally sourced, inventive Mediterranean dishes and globally-inspired wines in a vibrant dining space.
Mizuna
Hailed as one of the top restaurants in the city, Mizuna is an intimate neighborhood joint helmed by Chef Frank Bonanno who presents a creative menu of New American cuisine paired with fine wines in an elegant setting. Bonanno and his culinary team experiment and explore the finest locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to create an ever-changing menu firmly rooted in French cooking techniques with dishes that reflect the bounty of each season on both land and sea. The restaurant boasts a relaxing ambiance with linen-draped tables and soft yellow tones where diners can savor exquisite dishes such as Foie Gras Pie, Burgundian Escargot, Smoked Spanish Octopus, and Seared Yellowfin Tuna. A signature selection of fine wines accompanies each course, with suggestions given by the professional and friendly staff. Mizuna is open for dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday.
225 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, Phone: 303-832-4778
Table 6
Table 6 is a classic American bistro with rustic interiors, an open-plan kitchen, and friendly, welcoming staff who serve the menu’s simple and elegant dishes.
Barolo Grill
Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek North is renowned for serving homemade cuisine from Tuscany and the Piedmont region of Italy along with delicious wines in an elegant and stylish setting.
El Five
El Five is located atop the fifth floor of a building in the city's Lower Highlands district.
