Best Lunch Restaurants in Sunnyside, Denver / Colorado

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1. Ash'Kara

4.6

Exceptional(1199)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Highlands

Booked 70 times today

Ash’Kara explores the continuous evolution of Mediterranean cuisine, with ingredients and flavors from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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2. Tavernetta Denver

4.7

Exceptional(1227)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 124 times today

Tavernetta brings Authentic Italian, Genuine Hospitality to Denver’s Union Station neighborhood, inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy. Led by Executive Chef Cody Cheetham, the menu features fresh handmade pastas and beloved signatures like Burrata with Pesto Trapanese, Rigatoni with Lamb Ragu, and classic Tiramisu.The Italian-focused wine list and thoughtful spirits program reflect the restaurant’s deep commitment to regional traditions. Tavernetta has been recognized by the Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand), the James Beard Foundation, the World’s 50 Best Discovery List, and Wine Spectator.The dining room blends sleek, minimalist design with vintage Slim Aarons portraits and warm handcrafted details, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy the lively train-platform patio just steps from Union Station.Tavernetta offers a transportive Italian experience rooted in comfort, craft, and genuine hospitality.

3. Acova

4.7

Exceptional(2366)

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• Comfort Food • Highlands

Booked 41 times today

Acova is writing the next chapter of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods. An iconic locale in a historic district, Acova builds on the rich story of “The Northside” (now known as LoHi) by breathing new life into an address with soul. Even its name pays homage to its South Broadway sibling restaurant The Hornet, while tipping a cap to its storied Italian predecessor Patsy’s. The place you bring friends and family from out of town to show them what Denver’s all about. The place you go for that after work cocktail, or your go to date spot, whether it’s your first or 50th date. The place you get the group together on a Saturday night, and where you recover together on a Sunday morning. Acova is the next Highlands institution, bearing vintage flair and contemporary charm that threads the past into the future. Acova brings you back time and again because you are part of this story now, and Acova is part of yours.

4. The Hampton Social - Denver

4.4

Awesome(402)

$$$$

• American • LoHi

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to The Hampton Social - Denver! 🍷The Hampton Social is a coastal-inspired restaurant and bar in Denver, Colorado. The restaurant offers a menu of American cuisine, including seafood, steaks, salads, and pizzas. The restaurant also has a full bar with a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and beers. The Hampton Social is a popular spot for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour menu. The restaurant is located in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver, and it has a large patio with views of the city skyline.

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5. Alma Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(1271)

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• Contemporary Mexican • LoHi

Booked 98 times today

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

6. The Bindery

4.7

Exceptional(148)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Highlands

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to The Bindery Denver, an intimate neighborhood eatery perched in the heart of Denver’s vibrant Lower Highlands.We strive to balance our modern lives by providing artisanal foods, handcrafted and nurtured with great care. Our dining experience is grounded in tradition yet playfully inventive and decisively chic.With established roots in Denver's dynamic restaurant landscape, The Bindery has attracted a following as both a neighborhood gathering place and a destination for its airy ambiance, impressive pastry program and ambitious menus. A welcome embodiment of the LoHi community, the restaurant offers a charming escape for it's brunch-time appeal, curated wine list, craft cocktail and beverage selections. The Bindery is sustainably designed, timeless and romantic. There is a graceful elegance to the restaurant.The Bindery accepts reservations for all day dining as well as brunch and has 55 shared parking spots in the garage.

7. My Neighbor Felix

4.6

Exceptional(162)

$$$$

• Mexican • LoHi

Booked 11 times today

My Neighbor Felix is a pan-Mexican kitchen + bar serving up fresh cuisine inspired by all seven regions of Mexico and craft margaritas & cocktails in a chic space with friendly vibes.

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8. Highland Tap & Burger

3.8

Excellent(53)

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• American • Highlands

Booked 4 times today

Highland Tap & Burger is a casual bar and restaurant with a wide selection of beverages, delicious burgers and other tasty appetizers and entrées. Located in the heart of LoHi (Lower Highland), on the outskirts of downtown Denver, it is popular with locals and new-comers alike. The atmosphere at Highland Tap & Burger is comfortable and casual with a stylish, contemporary flair. The spacious patio lets guests enjoy some fresh air while they eat and drink on mild days and nights, and the restaurant is known for its friendly and professional staff. The HTB smashed burger is a crowd favorite at Highland Tap & Burger, and guests can enjoy it and other dishes with a Tap That! Lager or any number of other selections from the extensive beer menu.

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9. North Italia – Denver

4.7

Exceptional(4787)

$$$$

• Italian • Cherry Creek

Booked 109 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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10. The Original- Denver

4.8

Exceptional(549)

$$$$

• American • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 13 times today

The Original -- The OG -- reinvents the neighborhood eatery, combining timeless inspiration from classic Americana with inventive and playful modern flair. With influences ranging from the 1950s diner to the elegant railway dining cars of days past, you'll find a nostalgic collection of comforts, classics and curiosities with a modern twist.

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Jesse
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I decided to try Tavernetta for our 11 year wedding anniversary. It surpassed our expectations in every way. My wife is Italian (real Italian, not "my great grandparents immigrated to New York" Italian) and she was gushing over the authenticity of the ingredients. If you are looking for an upscale Italian dinner that doesn't consist of Chicken Parmesean and Veal Picatta, I highly recommend it.
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Tavernetta Denver$$$$• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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SallyGold
Las Vegas •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a good place for a good meal before the Candlelight concert at Kirk of Highland. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our burgers were very good. The atmosphere was a friendly bar with sports on TVs. Service was very good, we had no delays. They correctly modified my margaritas when it was too tart for me.
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Highland Tap & Burger$$$$• American• Highlands
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3.8
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Karen
Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!!!!
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Ash'Kara$$$$• Mediterranean• Highlands
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4.6
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Sara
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our experience at Alma Fonda Fina was wonderful as always. Sitting at the chef’s counter is such a treat and the staff is wonderful. This was one of my favorite birthday dinners to date thanks to the folks at Alma Fonda Fina!
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Alma Fonda Fina$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• LoHi
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4.9
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Joseph
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food. Great service. Great ambience. Will be back.
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Acova$$$$• Comfort Food• Highlands
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4.7

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