Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is one of the most eclectic and diverse in the city. Here, you will find restaurants ranging from the fanciest dining establishments to frequented casual comfort-food diners. Read ahead for our guide to the 10 best restaurants in Capitol Hill, Denver.
DiFranco’s
Popular DiFranco’s is a casual Italian restaurant, boasting a large, delicious menu of salads, sandwiches and antipasti along with their fresh pasta dishes. In 2013, the restaurant won an award for the best Italian restaurant in the city according to Westword. The restaurant uses simple but seasonal ingredients from local farms that are reminiscent of homestyle, authentic Italian meals. Also, most of their menu is made in-house. Address & phone number: 955 Lincoln St Unit D Denver, CO 80203 720-253-1244
The fine dining at Mizuna is a real treat for both locals and visitors. The French restaurant offers a bevy of wild fishes and farm raised meats. The Capitol Hill favorite is a top-rated restaurant in the western US and has been called the best French restaurant in Denver. The expert chefs change the menu every month according to seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. Here you’ll find creative takes on classic dishes, like their must try macaroni and cheese with mascarpone and poached Maine lobster.
If you’re looking for an alternative to a regular ramen bar, try Bones’ fantastic Asian fusion. From the environment to the food, you’ll get a mix of comfort and modern presentation. Their lobster ramen and udon noodles with slow cooked pork shoulder are house favorites. However, also keep an eye out for their pork belly and steamed buns, and you’ll also find cocktails with Asian liquors and a variety of sakes on the menu.
3. MAX’s Wine Dive
Bar, Wine Bar, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Pub Grub, American
Fruition adds gourmet flair to the Denver dining scene with its simple, creative New American dishes. Main courses range from the duck breast to the seared diver scallops with potato gnocchi. The appetizers here are the standouts – look out for the potato-wrapped oysters Rockefeller with parmesan leek emulsion for a savory dipping sauce. Address & phone number: 1313 E 6th Ave Denver, CO 80218 303-831-1962
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Great for late-night meals, Steuben’s offers comfort food like cheeseburgers and gravy fries that hit the spot. Offering a list of classic diner food, Steuben’s also serves domestic and local beers at a reasonable price. Their happy hour is every weekday from 2pm to 6pm, , and from 10pm, they have an additional late-night happy hour that offers a cheeseburger, fries and choice of PBR, Olympia or Coors for seven dollars.
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