Picked by: 5280, Food & Wine, Westword, Zagat’s and 1 Guidespotter.

“Fruition is always abuzz with neighbors gathering and sharing a meal. Seasonal dishes that are big on flavor, texture, and presentation stream out of executive chef Alex Seidel’s tiny kitchen into the russet-and-cream dining room.” – 5280

Picked by: 5280, Food & Wine, Frommer’s, Zagat’s and 2 Guidespotters.

“After 16 years of cooking, including 11 with mentor Wolfgang Puck, Jennifer Jasinski now has her own place, a lively downtown Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a copper-topped bar and swatches of exposed brick.” – Amanda Faison, Food & Wine

Picked by: 5280, Mobil Travel Guide, Zagat’s

“If you can’t get to the Northwestern Italian province of Piedmont in Italy by dinnertime, come to this upscale Italian farmhouse named after the region’s famous wine.” – Mobil Travel Guide

Picked by: 5280, Westword, Zagat’s and 1 Guidespotter.

“Frank Bonanno doesn’t cook anything that’s not memorable. What’s more, he’s fearless. And Luca’s menu is designed for gluttonous abandon, arranged for wild flights of pairing and sharing, set up in an attempt to make people eat the way the Italians do—with several courses of small plates leading up to the entrees.” – Westword

Picked by: 5280, Westword, Zagat’s

“Mizuna is probably the most celebrated of all Denver restaurants. The decadent lobster mac-and-cheese is legendary and chef-owner Frank Bonanno is a local celebrity in his own right. But what makes Mizuna most special is the love and care that goes into each detail.” – 5280

Picked by: 5280, Mobil Travel Guide, Zagat’s

“Chef Kevin Taylor earns applause for his unpretentious contemporary cuisine. Start with seared Grade A French foie gras, and then try one of the signature dishes such as butter-poached Atlantic salmon, pancetta-roasted pork loin, and Colorado lamb sirloin. Top it off with a killer dessert like caramelized pineapple Napoleon.” – Mobil Travel Guide

Picked by: 5280, Frommer’s, Zagat’s and 1 Guidespotter.

“The long-standing Sushi Den not only is the best sushi restaurant in Denver, but is on the short list of the top sushi restaurants in the country.” – Frommer’s

Picked by: Frommer’s and Westword

“Chef Tyler Wiard and his crew cook from a menu that speaks to the primal needs of Cherry Creekers: all steaks and swank and smarts.” – Westword

Picked by: Food & Wine and Frommer’s

“Lola has oodles of pizzazz, in terms of both its art and airy design – complete with a killer patio with an indoor/outdoor bar and great city views – and the savory dishes on its menu. Start off with some guacamole, prepared fresh tableside, before moving on to a bowl of caldo, a succulent seafood stew, or grouper crusted with Brazil nuts.” – Frommer’s

Picked by: Frommer’s and Mobil Travel Guide

“Located on the ground level of the Brown Palace Hotel (see), the majestic Palace Arms dining room has a unique Western charisma, with rich wood, brocade-upholstered seating, wood shutters, and 17th-century antiques. Just as refined as the atmosphere is the delicious International cuisine, prepared with regional accents and served with impeccable care.” – Mobil Travel Guide

Picked by: Frommer’s and Mobile Travel Guide

“Popular and typically crowded, the restaurant welcomes guests in T-shirts as well as tuxedos; it’s especially busy during the before- and after-theater hours. The menu focuses on “New American” cuisine, creative noodle dishes, and fresh seafood” – Frommer’s

Picked by: 5280, Frommer’s and 1 Guidespotter.

“Table 6’s inviting glow continues with chef Scott Parker’s American bistro cuisine, elevated by haute foodie touches such as a roasted plum cocktail sauce for shrimp hush puppies or the chive gnocchi dumplings that come with Parker’s duck confit. Order the smoke-roasted Duxbury mussels with lemon, parsley, and tiny fries, and check out the restaurant’s website for seasonal recipes.” – 5280