Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Highlands

43 restaurants available nearby

1. Duo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3622)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 21 times today

Duo Restaurant is a treasure for those seeking a special dining experience tucked in Denver’s hippest neighborhood, Highland. Duo offers a relaxed and unassuming environment attracting diners who might wish to linger over a cup of coffee, a glass of wine at the bar, or to enjoy a hearty meal.The stylish neighborhood restaurant is elegant and exciting. It’s the kind of place you want to show off to those who think they know where all the hot spots are in the city!Duo Restaurant offers a seasonal changing menu with the freshest ingredients available from our local farms. Choose from a selection of appetizers or entrees that will satisfy the biggest meat eaters or the most discerning vegetarians.

2. Tavernetta

4.7

Exceptional(165)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 86 times today

Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

3. Root Down

4.8

Exceptional(8118)

Price: Expensive

• American • Highlands

Booked 75 times today

Hello!Root Down and the Edible Beats Family (Root Down, Linger, Vital Root & El Five) are very grateful to welcome you to our restaurant.Our menu features eclectic, globally-influenced seasonal cuisine, with a focus on organic, natural and locally-sourced ingredients. Our interior dining space has the classic vibe of a neighborhood restaurant, while our large main patio offers picturesque views of the near neighborhood and downtown skyline.Reservations are available online at ediblebeats.com, as well as OpenTable. We happily accept walk-ins as availability allows.Our space is available for private events year round, please inquire with us directly for information.Please be aware we are located in a residential area, and parking is available in the near neighborhood, along with a small paid-lot located directly across the street from our location.We look forward to seeing you!

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4. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4428)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 51 times today

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines. We offer valet parking by the restaurant main entrance (Valet parking is a private company not related to Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar)

5. Ukiyo

4.8

Exceptional(91)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Whittier

Booked 5 times today

UKIYO is a 12-seat omakase (chef choice) restaurant located on Larimer Square of downtown Denver, curated by chef Phraseuth ‘Paul’ Sananikone. The UKIYO multi-course omakase experience uses Japanese techniques with worldly flavors transforming it into a unique tasting menu where his offerings change based on ingredient seasonality and availability.

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6. Wildflower - Denver

4.8

Exceptional(1104)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 20 times today

Wildflower is a restaurant that highlights seasonal, locally-sourced, plant-forward shared plates. Wildflower boasts a stunning bar featuring exquisite cocktails & natural wines. The experience draws inspiration from the Western landscape and the traditions of the neighborhood's original Italian and Mexican settlers. Features on the menu such as the "Bouquet of Wildflowers," a chef-driven server-tailored tasting experience, have proven to be successful and highly appreciated by guests.Due to the limited size of the space we kindly ask our guests making reservations to join us for dinner experiences. Accommodations at the bar are available upon a first-come first-seated basis. Reservations at Wildflower made for drinks only are not permitted unless approved by management. Wildflower is a cashless property. To support the continued operation of Wildflower, a 20% Operations Surcharge and 4% BOH Surcharge will be applied to all orders. Gratuity is neither expected nor anticipated.

7. Osteria Marco

4.6

Exceptional(4925)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 41 times today

Chef-driven, artisan Italian nestled in the heart of iconic Larimer Square. Osteria Marco is fine dining quality in a casual setting. We believe in craftsmanship and artistry—pizzas hand tossed to order, pasta hand rolled daily, cheese (like our famous burrata) and salumi crafted on site. Bartenders muddle and infuse; wines evolve to reflect the variety of the Italian countryside and climate. Descend the grand staircase, hunker down and, really... try the burrata. Don't forget to join us for Drag Bingo Brunch every Sunday alongside bottomless mimosas and a scratch Italian brunch!

8. Xiquita

4.7

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Denver

Booked 9 times today

Xiquita is a highly anticipated restaurant that brings the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Mexico City to the Mile High City. Inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico, Xiquita offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the country's indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques. Led by Chef Erasmo Casiano, the restaurant's name, Xiquita, is a playful twist on "chiquita," a term of endearment for Casiano's mother, and a nod to the indigenous languages of Mexico.At Xiquita, diners can expect to find dishes that are both authentic and innovative. The menu features a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, such as tamales and tortillas, made with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy unique creations like the Infladita de Carne Apache, a play on steak tartare, and the Tikin Xic, a Yucatan dish featuring fish grilled over charcoal in a banana leaf.Join us for a dining experience you won't soon forget!

9. A5 Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(429)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • LoHi

Booked 35 times today

A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.

10. Hey Kiddo

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 24 times today

Hey Kiddo is a good + fun restaurant, serving up thoughtful cuisine by Chefs Kelly Whitaker and Egan Ma in a playful atmosphere; Book your full dinner experience here, but be sure to come early or stay late for a sip at Ok Yeah, our walk-in only cocktail and hand roll bar tucked in the back of the restaurant.

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Jillvip
Montreal / Quebec •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Consistently good, reasonably priced and a great option when some are vegan and some not!
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Root DownPrice: Expensive• American• Highlands
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4.8
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Carolinevip
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious and creative. Our waiter was friendly, but there were only two servers and every table was taken, so maybe one more server would’ve meant we would have seen him more. We had the bananas foster sticky bun (omg) the cider braised pork Benedict (very good) and the squash hash (creative and very tasty).
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Duo RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Highlands
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4.8
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Chad
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredible blends of service ambiance and story telling in delightful 20 coarse roller coaster ride
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UkiyoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese Speciality• Whittier
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4.8
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Dennisvip
Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An extraordinary experience from the moment you walk in the door. An extensive wine list and menu that tastes incredibly Italian.
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Venice Ristorante & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.8
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David
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We recently celebrated my wife’s birthday at Tavernetta and it was an unforgettable experience. The highlight of the evening was the pasta with lobster—perfectly cooked and brimming with flavor. It was a dish to savor with every bite. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot for a special occasion being my wife’s birthday. The staff were attentive and friendly. Great suggestion made for our first time here! If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine with a touch of elegance, Tavernetta is a fantastic choice. We’ll definitely be back!
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TavernettaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Duo Restaurant

2. Tavernetta

3. Root Down

4. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

5. Ukiyo

6. Wildflower - Denver

7. Osteria Marco

8. Xiquita

9. A5 Steakhouse

10. Hey Kiddo

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