Best Restaurants for Foodies in University Hills

48 restaurants available nearby

1. Izakaya Den

4.8

Exceptional(1907)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Platt Park

Booked 43 times today

Izakaya Den is Denver’s popular Japanese gastropub, modeled after the lively after hours establishments found throughout Japan. The restaurant is located on South Pearl Street and is the second restaurant of the Kizaki brothers, founders and owners of Sushi Den. The menu is arranged in a tapas style, serving traditional Japanese small plates along with dishes infused with international flavors and textures. The more traditional Japanese offerings include sashimi and nigiri, sourced from daily fish shipments from around the globe, along with dumplings and noodle dishes. The global cuisine experiments with a bevy of different flavors including unique items such as Grilled Panzanella Salad (jumbo lump crab, toasted focaccia, local goat cheese, pistachios, plum wine vinaigrette), Kobe Beef Sliders (seared foie gras, pomme frittes). A gluten-free menu is also available along with a popular weekday happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm.

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2. Culinary Dropout - Denver

4.5

Awesome(1220)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mayfair

Booked 60 times today

Culinary Dropout in Denver is a foodie's paradise. Its menu boasts classic meals done right, from pretzel bites to 36-hour pork ribs and famous fried chicken. The food is consistently praised in reviews, with phrases like 'thoughtfully prepared', 'amazing', and 'exceptional'. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant, with great service and a laid-back vibe.

3. Barolo Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3819)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 31 times today

Barolo Grill, an award winning Cherry Creek North restaurant, prides itself on serving authentic northern Italian food while maintaining a comfortable, elegant ambience. Known for hand crafted modern Northern Italian cuisine, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine cellar, and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo can be a perfect choice for a special occasion or just a fun night out. Chef Darrel Truett's cuisine focuses on the Northern Italian provinces of Piedmont and Tuscany. Seasonally changing menus feature locally sourced ingredients, proudly supporting regional farms and producers. Owner and wine director Ryan Fletter are proud to feature small family wineries that are dedicated to Earth-friendly farming and winemaking philosophies. Barolo Grill has one of the largest collections of Barolo wines outside of Italy.

4. Matsuhisa Denver

4.9

Exceptional(2733)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Cherry Creek

Booked 64 times today

Featuring Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature new-style Japanese cuisine, Matsuhisa Denver anchors the ground floor of the Steele Creek luxury apartment building in Cherry Creek, Denver’s premier shopping, restaurant, and entertainment district. Our 7,800 square foot dining room is open for dinner service from 5pm nightly. Takeout available nightly from 5-9pm. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous cuisine draws influence from his classical training in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world, showcasing signature dishes such as Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Black Cod Miso and Whitefish Tiradito.

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5. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

4.5

Awesome(3696)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 129 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Denver for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Denver at Cherry Creek North, at the corner of East 2nd Avenue and Detroit Street. Across from Orvis, next to See Eyewear. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

6. Luca

4.9

Exceptional(2084)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central

Booked 14 times today

Chef Frank Bonanno dug into his Sicilian heritage and east coast roots to create this authentic, rustic Italian eatery. Luca has amazing personal touches from the daily made breads and pastas to the meats and cheeses cured in house, to the charcoal drawing of Bonanno’s son (and the restaurant’s namesake) that hangs in the dining room. Luca is heartwarming and satisfying from the wood-fired pizzas to the hand-rolled pastas to the perfectly seared proteins. It’s not your ordinary pile-of-pasta-and-sauce Italian joint; it’s the real (and tasty) deal.

7. Satchel's on 6th

4.9

Exceptional(1570)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cherry Creek

Booked 16 times today

Satchel's on 6th.Named after the owner’s youngest son, Satchel’s on 6th is the place to eat and drink. Our Chef has created a contemporary, eclectic, New American neighborhood menu using seasonal ingredients that results in refined flavors and inspired plates. We've put our heart and soul into this place and it gives us great pleasure to serve you. Warm wood tones and exposed brick highlight this cozy, 50 seat space that has made its home on East Denver reinvigorated 6th Avenue. Says Casalini, Our goal is to become the best go-to, indispensable restaurant in the neighborhood. Period. End of story.

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8. Kona Grill - Denver

3.8

Excellent(2168)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cherry Creek

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill Denver at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, with convenient valet parking right at our main entrance. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

4.7

Exceptional(2189)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tech Center / Greenwood Village

Booked 58 times today

The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun!

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10. One Barrel - American Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(562)

Price: Expensive

• American • Englewood

Booked 6 times today

One Barrel has prepared intriguing gourmet dinner menus that will delight foodies as well as those of you who just love good-tasting food. We're confident you wont get bored with our selections; we will be serving a rotating seasonal menu with daily specials. The One Barrel standards will allow nothing less than fresh, high-quality offerings, including Colorado ingredients as much as possible. Due to Covid-19 we will do our best to have all we can in stock but our menu will be limited and on first come first serve. We are taking safety precautions very seriously and asks all our guests to do the same. We're now open for lunch during the week, happy hour and dinner. We are thrilled to be back open and we can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces!

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Jordanvip
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Exceeded expectations - everything was on point from the cocktails to each of the expertly crafted dishes. Plus our waitress was fantastic and made the experience fun and exciting. Will definitely be back
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Matsuhisa DenverPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Cherry Creek
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4.9
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Lizvip
Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at Barolo did not disappoint! The atmosphere is cozy and the food is incredible. Get the lamb!
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Barolo GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Cherry Creek
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4.8
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Liavip
Denver / Colorado •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Again, as always, the food is the star here. There is truly no better (some as good) sushi in Denver or a many, even hundreds of miles mile radius. On this particular night, the crowd was bigger and louder than usual and the service perhaps struggled a bit to keep up with the volume. Usually the ambience is a little more peaceful and the design/decor elements are quite lovely. We go back again and again for the amazing foo, that while pricey, is Incredible. As strange as it sounds for a land-locked state, we have eaten all over the world and will always hold Sushi/Izakaya Den as the gold standard.
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Izakaya DenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Platt Park
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4.8
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Charles
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I always enjoy Sam Fox restaurants. There just seems to be a solid backbone of culture in the company, The service is always great - shout out to Aton at Culinary Dropout last night. The food and menu options are always spot on - there is a good selection of mocktails for the alcohol aware. The ambiance, decor, and entertainment options are usually good as well. I've been for live musicians and thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep it up, Culinary Dropout Denver!
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Culinary Dropout - DenverPrice: Moderate• American• Mayfair
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4.5
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Marti
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
We had a delicious meal at True Food. Jill was an excellent attentive server. Everything came quickly, warm, and tasty.
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True Food Kitchen - Cherry CreekPrice: Moderate• American• Cherry Creek
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4.5

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. Izakaya Den

2. Culinary Dropout - Denver

3. Barolo Grill

4. Matsuhisa Denver

5. True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

6. Luca

7. Satchel's on 6th

8. Kona Grill - Denver

9. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Landmark in Greenwood Village

10. One Barrel - American Bistro & Wine Bar

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