The Populist is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

1. The Populist

3163 Larimer St (32nd Larimer), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Curtis Park · 44 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Cairns: Tasting menu is maybe the best food secret in the state for the price. Standouts: the carrots, and the bacon & egg. Wines pairings well worth it too. Quirky lists can be risky, they do it well.

DenverPostDenverPost: A welcome addition to Curtis Park. Opt for a seven-course tasting menu — $65 for two people, $100 with wine pairings, or main dishes like the braised beef cheeks, or the "broken duck" plate. Read more.

Parker L.Parker Lyons: Tasting menu is a great value. So delicious!

Rioja is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

2. Rioja

8.5
1431 Larimer St (15th St.), Denver, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · LoDo · 142 tips and reviews

Jamie R.Jamie Rosemergy: Consider the tasting menu -- not as expensive as you might expect, and the opportunity to try so many different flavors makes it well worth it

Pete W.Pete Wung: Great restaurant. Try the tasting menu, but order an extra portion of the bacon. It is incredible.

Lindsay J.Lindsay J: We did the tasting menu and left very happy and very full. :) The artichoke tortellini with the truffle broth was out of this world delicious!

Mizuna is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

3. Mizuna

7.4
225 E 7th Ave (Grant), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 22 tips and reviews

eric m.eric mortensen: Perfectly cooked Ostrich. Lots of wonderful stuff on the tasting menu. Excellent service.

EmilyEmily: I had the chef’s tasting menu with the reserve wine pairing and it was AMAZING. The flavors are well balanced, the presentation is beautiful and the wines are on point.

JoshJosh: SO GOOD. I'm not a pasta guy but the tortellini appetizer is the best... Foie gras a close second. The Swiss chard that comes with the ostrich is superb.

bittersweet is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

4. bittersweet

7.9
500 E Alameda Ave (Alameda & Pennsylvania), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Washington Park West · 13 tips and reviews

Annie R.Annie Reynolds: Tasting menu was great.

Lauren B.Lauren Butts: can't go wrong with the chowder and lamb cannelloni. housemade ice cream is to die for.

EaterEater: Bittersweet is one of the few places in Denver where you can actually dine in the restaurant's garden. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nocturne is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

5. Nocturne

8.6
1330 27th St (Larimer Street), Denver, CO
Jazz and Blues Venue · Curtis Park · 7 tips and reviews

Karen M.Karen McAuliffe: The sommelier did a perfect pairing for us.. jazz, fine dining and a sommelier. This is an amazing date night and a great place to hang with fellow jazz lovers and have cocktails...

Jason B.Jason Bellows: Venue looks like a set from The Great Gatsby; stellar cocktails.

EmilyEmily: Great cocktails. Food was a little over priced for the quality. I would definitely come back for drinks, but not to eat.

Beast + Bottle is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

6. Beast + Bottle

719 E 17th Ave (Washington), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · North Capitol Hill · 37 tips and reviews

AshleyAshley: If you can splurge and get the tasting menu, definitely do. The food was amazing and beautifully presented, but the incredible service and knowledgeable staff (esp the somm) put B + B over the top!

wonderwillowwonderwillow: They butcher their own pig & lamb and vary the offerings daily. Everything was fantastic, including vegetarian option. Cocktails are out of this world. Can't believe how many Amaros they have.

Kate M.Kate Miller: The best looking serving crew in the city. Come for the food, stay for the babely service.

Luca is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

7. Luca

8.4
711 Grant St (E 7th Ave), Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve Cramer: Four course tasting menu with wine pairings

Valerie L.Valerie LaVay: Everything is outstanding. You can't miss

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best High-End Italian Restaurant!

Vesta Dipping Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

8. Vesta Dipping Grill

1822 Blake St (btwn 19th St & 18th St), Denver, CO
American Restaurant · LoDo · 86 tips and reviews

Tammy S.Tammy Stuart: Try the Chef's Tasting menu. An inexpensive way to sample a variety of high quality food.

Andrea L.Andrea L: Always yummy and great service. Pork belly is joyful. Grilled prawns were tasty too. Chocolate and peanut butter truffle to finish was just right...

EaterEater: Vesta Dipping Grill is one of those restaurants that doesn't really go out of style. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

9. Whole Foods Market

8.7
7400 E. Hampden Ave (at S. Roslyn St.), Denver, CO
Grocery Store · Hampden South · 44 tips and reviews

KARYN G.KARYN German: enjoy their holiday tasting menu tonight. too bad I am here so early

Clayton M.Clayton Myers: The cheese department here is excellent, and the staff is knowledgable. Ask for their help pairing their cheeses with wine and beer.

Cory T.Cory Tipton: Definitely THE BEST Whole Foods location in Colorado... Great layout, great selection and very open!

Coohills is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

10. Coohills

8.1
1400 Wewatta St (at Speer), Denver, CO
French Restaurant · LoDo · 24 tips and reviews

David G.David Gannon: Fantastic food. Attentive service and fun, relaxed atmosphere. I love that it's right on Cherry Creek and the bridge.

ThrillistThrillist: Your game-plan: Start with the parsley-oiled "spot prawns," continue with the pizzoccheri Raka Farms mushroom with garlic/ chives/ veal jus and end with their stacked chocolate mint cake. Read more.

Phil M.Phil Miller: food was great and was in a group event of 50 people. portions were small

FelFel Mediterranean Fresh Rotisserie Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

11. FelFel Mediterranean Fresh Rotisserie Grill

8.6
4401 South Tamarac Pkwy (I-225 & Tamarac DTC Exit), Denver, CO
Food and Beverage Service · Hampden South · 45 tips and reviews

Noah S.Noah Sparks: Lamb kabob and baklava are delightful!

Matt F.Matt Flath: Spicy humus and chicken shawarma was great.

Stephanie .Stephanie 🐾: Great food! All made from scratch and the owner is adorable!

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

12. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

7.7
1700 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
Italian Restaurant · LoDo · 20 tips and reviews

Melissa C.Melissa Clouthier: Get the Piemonte tasting menu. It's fantastic.

Mark B.Mark B: The best dinner in a very long time. Chipono stew Caesar salad and bottle of tea

Lydia L.Lydia Lin: Great Happy Hour Specials

1515 Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

13. 1515 Restaurant

7.4
1515 Market St (at 15th St), Denver, CO
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · LoDo · 25 tips and reviews

Erin Z.Erin Zieske: We made it a point to get the five-course tasting menu which turned out to be seven courses. Listen to me, everything was fantastic. The owner brought out several dishes and we met the chef. A++

Chuck J.Chuck James: great food and fun bar

SPIRESPIRE: Blackberry, Colorado Ricotta Ravioli....mmmm!

Sushi Sasa is one of The 15 Best Places with a Tasting Menu in Denver.

14. Sushi Sasa

9.0
2401 15th St (at Platte St), Denver, CO
Sushi Restaurant · Highland · 79 tips and reviews

Kelly D.Kelly Doak: Love their sushi. And had a great time with sipping and painting staff

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Expense-Account Lunch!

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Even the simplest tekka maki is a work of art!