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Rioja Denver Reviews
One of the best restaurants Downtown Denver has to offer.
Usually recommend it to anyone traveling to Denver.
This is a first class restaurant.
The food is creative and delicious, the service superb, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. There were 3 in our party of 9 with celiac disease and the restaurant not only accommodated their request, they created crackers and more to please them
Excellent food & service!
We went here for dinner. This is a very nice restaurant. The service is impeccable! I ordered the Summer Harvest Salad to start & my husband ordered the Melon Gazpacho. Both were very good. For dinner I ordered the Seared Halibut and my
Was really excited to try when visiting Denver but honestly
Was really excited to try when visiting Denver but honestly was disappointed. We tried one of the weekly specials (paella) and the pork chop were way too salty. The truffle tortellini was very good! Would come back for that only. Ambiance is cute and
Wow. Truly a tour de force on the palate. Each dish was a
Wow. Truly a tour de force on the palate. Each dish was a song written with such complexity that I have yet encountered something so unique. Yes, go here. But, alas, I could do without the GM hovering over their staff, or myself. Is this the cost of
Thank you for a wonderful dinner Saturday night! I had
Thank you for a wonderful dinner Saturday night! I had the delicious pork chops with roasted vegetables. I want to thank Justin for asking the chef for the ingredients from the fantastic Wild Rice bowl with short ribs - I sure miss this dish from
Fantastic start to finish! The pork belly was a great app
Fantastic start to finish! The pork belly was a great app and then I had the steak and went to heaven! The desserts were also phenomenal. Great service for our larger group.
Delightful birthday date
We had a lovely time for dinner. The service was prompt, attentive without being overbearing and knowledgeable. There was an energy and joy present in all the servers. The special kindness given to me, as I was celebrating my birthday, was wonderfu
The food was amazing.
One of the best meals we've had! I had the bramble on cocktail and it was delicious! We got the salad and the tortelloni. Definitely get the tortelloni!! Get the bigger size if sharing. My husband got the spiced pork and it was unbelievable!! I
My friend and I are big fans of Jennifer Jasinski and Rioja
My friend and I are big fans of Jennifer Jasinski and Rioja is her flagship restaurant. Neither of us had visited for awhile, so we went last Saturday. The place was strangely empty for a prime dining hour, which seemed odd. Anyway, the service was
While touring the city for the first time, we stumbled upon
While touring the city for the first time, we stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to go in for happy hour drinks and appetizers. We chose wisely because what a beautiful restaurant. The waiter/bartender was the absolute best. He even let us try
We stopped in here while waiting for a college tour across
We stopped in here while waiting for a college tour across the street. The staff was great, they understood our need for a quick lunch, and accommodated us with speed and grace. Loved the Rueben, and the tomato salad with chicken. Really an outsta
If you're starting at the top of Larimer Square—do yourself a favor and skip the two fancy chain restaurants. Head a little further down and treat yourself to this spot instead. The menu may be small, but every dish is thoughtfully crafted and
Get the artichoke tortellini as an entree
Honestly, I'd just get the artichoke tortellini as an entree and be done. Wanting to try different things, I ordered it as my appetizer. It was outstanding. My entree was the seared halibut, which was good but not amazing. I had the warm fig bei
Amazing meal!
My wife and I had an amazing meal despite the fact that different servers brought someone else's entrees and dessert to us before our salad was served. Nevertheless, we shared a lovely pea salad. I had a half pasta order with red crab while my w
Excellent dinner
We just had dinner at Rioja. It was excellent. We had reservations and were seated immediately. The menu isn't large but has a nice variety of interesting items. I had the bacon wrapped halibut. The bacon was crispy and smoky and the fish w
FANSTASTIC!
Our family just found our new BEST restaurant! RIOJO We ventured downtown after not going there for years. It was delightful. The entire block on 14th and Larimer was festive and full of people. We had reservations for Riojo and when we got there we
Went from superb to disappointing
Rioja is a restaurant that we've frequented quite a bit over the last 20ish years. We loved this place. One of the most memorable lunches I had there was a fabulous salmon dish. I don't know what happened recently, but something is definite
I stopped in here for an early dinner/late lunch with my
I stopped in here for an early dinner/late lunch with my three year old. They were very accommodating. It was a very kid friendly experience. The hostess ended up sitting us in a booth area when she realized I had a toddler in tow. I think they were
4.5 rounded down to a 4! came here for an anniversary
4.5 rounded down to a 4! came here for an anniversary dinner and our waiter was so sweet, kind, and attentive. we got the Indian red lentil soup with butter chicken and IT WAS A 10/10, and we're Indian. It was really amazing, I've never tried anythin
My husband and I go here for EVERY special event.
I have never had better food. Every time we go we try new things and I have never once been anything less than amazed. Their bread is so good, especially the little goat cheese one. We don't often get dessert at restaurants but we always do here - th
I came here for my birthday.
It was my first time visiting this restaurant, and what a lovely experience! Our server was adorable and explained the menu well. I had the cardamom pork belly appetizer, which melted like butter under my fork. I adored the lavender sourdough bread t
Good food and efficient service
We had Efficient service and good food. Not too bad price wise. The artichoke tortellini was tasty and tender. A must try.
Excellent
Located in a great building on Larimer Square (which is closed off from traffic). Service and decor are excellent. We were there for lunch, so the menu was limited compared to the dinner menu. We all picked salads and added shrimp or chicken. The
Wonderful Staff at Rioja
We ate at Rioja for the first time on our way to a show at Boettcher Hall. This is a lovely, busy restaurant, well decorated and well staffed. Our server Britain was excellent - very knowledgable about the wines, and menu. I believe he is the Sommeli
It's pricey but in the case of Rioja you get what you pay
It's pricey but in the case of Rioja you get what you pay for. We have been there several times and have never been disappointed. It's a wonderful special occasion place for us
I attended the wine dinner on 4/9.
It was so amazing the food and the wine were terrific. I loved hearing from the winemakers. It was an amazing experience.
My goodness what a great dinner.
The ambiance and location are awesome. Lots of cool places to stroll after or before. We made a reservation and were seated timely. Ordered a few amazing dishes. Loved the goat cheese tart as an appetizer. It was creamy and esthetically appealing as
Delicious foods - truly different flavor profiles within
Delicious foods - truly different flavor profiles within one dish even. They have tons of wonderful wine selections. Atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date.
Tried the tasting menu, the Artichoke Tortelloni was the
Tried the tasting menu, the Artichoke Tortelloni was the best plate I've had in Denver. If I ever come back I'm skipping the tasting menu and getting a full order of this. The tasting menu was great but seriously that was the star of the show.
I loved Rioja! I was in walking distance from my hotel.
We hadn't made reservations but were sat down without any hesitation. I wish I remembered our waiter's name, but he had long hair and a tall gentleman. He was nice. He made the dining experience fun and he constantly came to check if we were doing al
Excellent service and unique dishes
The service was excellent. We mentioned it was our anniversary and they offered us some champagne, gave us ice cream, and a card signed by the staff. The food was unique and very good. I had the sashimi with beets, which was high quality, and the awa
Rioja - don’t pass by without stopping!
Such a laid back cool groove. Fantastic wine list, cosy bar, attentive staff and delightful menu combining great flavors. We wandered in having no expectations that were immediately exceeded. This is one to try!
Their pasta is to die for!
Rioja, located in Denver, offers an unforgettable dining experience with pasta that's simply to die for. The service, while quick, might be a tad brisk for European sensibilities. Nevertheless, the charming atmosphere sets the stage for a very enjoya
Top three worst dinners I have ever had.
1) table not ready at time of reservation. 2) waiter is double sat by front of house 3) was told kitchen is running behind when asked if we have any plans after dinner. We did not. It was 6pm, so it was quite confusing how they were running so late,
Pork Belly Mi Amor!
I try to always dine here when business brings me to Denver. Every dish is so well thoughtfully prepared, from design to plating it is just divine! The pork belly starter is one of the best dishes I've ever had. The banana desert is worth rolling you
Love Rioga
I love Rioja and always go when I'm in Denver. My son and I discovered it several years ago, he lives in Breck, I still live in NH. The food is excellent, service is good, and we always feel welcome when we visit
Awesome meal!!!
Outstanding meal as always. Duck Leg special was excellent and the Artichoke Tortelloni was delicious as always (a fave). It was our friends 1st time in and they loved it! As did my wife. Interesting wine program; i had an awesome Nascetta from north
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