Enjoy a memorable dinner at Mizuna that is well known for its French delights. The restaurant serves impeccable foie gras, Seared Scallops and Hoisin Roasted Duck Breast. An extensive wine list accompanies the food and makes for a perfect accompaniment. Private events are also organized here. Valet parking is offered to guests.
The menu changes at Mateo regularly, taking advantage of fresh seasonal ingredients, so the focus is mainly on the food, while the decor takes a back seat. The atmosphere, however, is casual and lively, so you can enjoy the array of interesting dishes offered on the menu - Pork Tenderloin with Potato Puree, Baby Carrots and Golden Raisin Chutney, and Duck Confit are some of the more popular items. Pair them with one of several wines available, but be warned - the winelist is rather pricey.
Via Toscana is hidden away in a mall near McCaslin Boulevard. Since opening in the 1990s, Via Toscana's original cafe has expanded into a full-sized restaurant that includes an elegant bar and private event rooms. Their extravagant menu complements the Italian decor. Via Toscana presents authentic seafood, specialty pizzas, rich desserts and pasta variations such as lobster ravioli. A full wine menu accompanies their entrees. Stop by during happy hour for half-price appetizers and drinks. Via Toscana is a slice of Italy in Louisville, Colorado. -Sabrina Zirakzadeh
Backcountry Pizza and Taphouse, located just past the 29th Street Shopping Plaza on Arapahoe and Folsom, is hard to miss and definitely not worth missing. With it's gigantic blue/yellow exterior and equally colorful and welcoming interior, Backcountry is just the right mix of family-friendly and adult fun in one place. The pizza, of course, is excellent and the menu includes many specialty and build your own options. Additionally, the non-pizza menu is a solid, delicious bar with American food, and the drink menu is extensive, including many local brews. Backcountry Pizza and Taphouse is big, bold, and a wonderful place for anyone craving pizza and drinks. - Sabrina Zirakzadeh
Tucked away inside the sophisticated Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center hotel, Range is an upscale restaurant and lounge. Specializing in 'New American West' cuisine, this eatery offers gourmet and contemporary cuisine that draws from the heritage of America. Dine on creative and excellently executed dishes such as ricotta dumplings with sage walnut pesto, sea scallops and sweet potatoes, and cast iron sugar steak with marrow bone and yukon puree. Their handcrafted cocktails are thoughtfully prepared by expert mixologists while the beer and wine list focuses on a handful of local wineries and breweries as well as a few international labels.
Tucked away in the trendy LoDo neighborhood of Denver, this French inspired eatery is a local favorite. Coohills serves up classic French fare in a rustic and inviting atmosphere. Sourcing local ingredients and baking all of their bread in-house, Coohills presents farm to table dishes that are sure to impress. Communal tables and a natural wood accents throughout the restaurant add to the ambiance. The handcrafted cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to round out a dining experience here.