Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Denver / Colorado

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2766)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience! Enjoy one of our 7 intimate, private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views, and a beautiful 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to pork & lamb to grains.

Open Wed-Saturdays. Reservations are required. $155/per person++

For parties over 8 people and private events, email us at events@blackcatboulder.com.

Reservations are released 3 months in advance. We often have tables that are not available online, like a chef's table in the kitchen. Call us at 303-444-5500 if interested. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.

Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

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AmyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a wonderful evening, superb service, thoughtful and delicious dishes, so special. Thank you Eric and team!

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead (JA)

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room

5.0

5 (196)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Highlands

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vin Rouge Wine Bar & Tasting Room in the historic Berkeley neighborhood in West Denver!
We specialize in boutique natural wines from around the globe, local craft beers, and must-have light fare staples like cheese, charcuterie, and local desserts in the comfort of our cozy neighborhood bar. Last call is made 45 minutes prior to closing.

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Kay

Dined on 27 Apr 2025

Such a lovely, romantic place. Jen has a wonderful variety of wines, and can tell you about each of them. Put this place on your list. I think you’ll love it!

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TWTE - Umbrian Owner/Winemaker, Lorenzo Mattoni

Carlos' Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2089)

$50 and over

Continental

Colorado Springs

About the restaurant

In the beginning there has been one word in Carlos’ Bistro, Beautiful. The excellence and the experience of the best in Colorado Springs. Carlos (Owner, Executive Chef, and Matradee) provides a warm and welcoming experience to all of our customers, making everyone feel special at home and relaxed.

We are proud to now offer Japanese kobe and wagyu steaks plus burgers and kobe sausages made with kobe, wagyu, and prime meats at Carlos' Bistro as the state of Colorado is now a member of the Japanese Kobe Club.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Went here for our 20 year anniversary. We have always wanted to eat here so it was the perfect celebration. Carlos and staff are very friendly. Well worth the cost!

Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (739)

$50 and over

Fondue

Manitou Springs

About the restaurant

The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant offers an upscale, intimate dining experience in the heart of historical Manitou Springs where guests enjoy a 4-course fondue dinner, along with wine, beer and cocktails in a uniquely decorated and arranged space. Our signature 4-course dinner includes:
1st - Choice of seasonal, garden or Caesar salad
2nd - Cheese fondue served with artisanal bread and fresh fruits and vegetables
3rd - Choice of entree platters including seafood, wild game, vegetarian or traditional prepared on a table-top Raclette grill
4th - Choice of chocolate dessert fondue with options of flavored liqueur, flaming turtle, cookies and cream, salted caramel and more

The proud winner of Spring's Best Restaurant for an Anniversary 19 of the past 30 years, The Mona Lisa is the ideal place for any celebration – birthdays, anniversaries, wedding proposals, graduations, job promotions – along with unique spaces for private events.

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Melanie

Dined 3 days ago

For an upscale romantic dinner, Mona Lisa is the best choice. Wonderful food, service and ambience.

Splendido at the Chateau - Beaver Creek

4.8

4.8 (1042)

$50 and over

American

Beaver Creek

About the restaurant

Splendido at the Chateau offers wonderful Rocky Mountain dining featuring hearty yet refined American-European cuisine. In summer, enjoy a cocktail or dine outdoors on our flower filled deck and enjoy great views of Beaver Creek Mountain. As the sun sets and the mountain chill sets in, retreat indoors and get cozy next to our lovely, double-sided, wood burning fireplace.
Splendido can comfortably accommodate a range of events including wedding receptions, family celebrations, cocktail parties, as well as business and corporate dinners with private facilities for catered meetings and seminars.

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DanVIP

Dined on 6 Apr 2025

Amazing food. Great service from knowledgeable, professional team. All dishes and desserts were awesome.

Forage & Feast - Copper Mountain

4.8

4.8 (23)

$50 and over

American

Copper

About the restaurant

This brand-new, unparalleled lodge is perched at the top of the American Eagle telemix lift and will elevate Copper's on-mountain dining experience from start to finish. “Forage and Feast”—a full-service restaurant—will feature unique Colorado cuisine, Aerie bar & lounge will be the perfect spot to grab a drink and check the game's score, a private dining area is primed for events, a five-station food hall will provide amplified options, and it will all be topped off with 270-degree views of the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges. Come see it for yourself...

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SandyVIP

Dined on 3 Apr 2025

Favorite place st Copper. We missed the pork tacos from last year - apparently we came too late in the season. Would love these in the permanent menu.

French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village

4.7

4.7 (795)

$50 and over

French

Aspen

About the restaurant

Aspen Restaurant Recipient of Multiple Accolades French Alpine Bistro- Crêperie du Village Recognized Nationally Cosmopolitan culinary connoisseurs searching for the elusive triad of a successful dining experience: excellent food and romantic atmosphere and personable service!

The Austrian owner has poured her heart and soul into creating an atmosphere that is best described in one German word: gemütlich. The carefully chosen artifacts & candlelight combine to make this the perfect place for a romantic rendezvous, intimate rehearsal dinner or wedding party. According to owner Karin Derly, "We envisioned this as a place for people to create happy, lasting memories." Many many satisfied customers from around the world agree that French Alpine Bistro is a charming hideaway, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.
Come and join us for our popular Happy Hour Specials from 3:00pm - 6:00pm all summer long!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 8 Apr 2025

It was so Delicious and great atmosphere! We loved it

Paella's Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (341)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Winter Park

About the restaurant

Bienvenidos a Paella's! Come try an assortment of traditional Spanish cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Sit down with some homemade Spanish Sangria and a variety of shareable Tapas, including Ceviche and Scallops. Choose between our four varieties of savory personal Paellas, or treat yourself to one of our Platos Fuertes, and receive the most tender lamp chops, beef tenderloin, and seafood dishes. Come to Paella’s Restaurant and taste a piece of Spain here in Winter Park. Gracias por venir.

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NaomiVIP

Dined on 18 Apr 2025

Excellent experience. Very attentive service, he was so helpful throughout our dinner. The lamb chops were delicious, as was the paella and desserts. Highly recommend. Fantastic dinner.

Sushi Hai

4.6

4.6 (911)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highlands

About the restaurant

Like the Highland neighborhood we call home, Sushi Hai is refined, with a funky bite to its elegance. Modern with a Japanese flair, and filled with exceptional art created in the neighborhood, this restaurant has a unique style and provides three floors of seating - and every table feels special. We also offer three private Tatami Rooms, which accommodate 8 to 10 diners in traditional Japanese floor-seating.

We at Sushi Hai welcome you to come indulge your senses.

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TracyVIP

Dined on 16 Mar 2025

Everything was great! We really enjoyed our meal and drinks. Service was awesome

Palace Arms

4.4

4.4 (1189)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown / LoDo

About the restaurant

Experience Palace Arms where you will dine amongst Napoleonic artifacts and elevated decor. Savor tastes from our locally sourced, farm fresh inspired dinner menu as you sip on one of our hand-crafted specialty cocktails or enjoy a selection from our award-winning wine list that has also been recognized multiple times by Wine Spectator. Executive Chef Kim Moyle continuously breathes new life into our iconic Palace Arms with artful plate presentations and delectable dishes.

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BradleyVIP

Dined on 3 May 2025

It was weird. Prime dining time, only one other table in use. Steak was ok, nearly all else would have been better elsewhere. $100 per

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