Barolo Grill

The Best Restaurants in Denver | Eater Denver

"Though an avatar of fine dining — white tablecloths, candlelight, prestigious wine cellar, and all — this Northern Italian destination in Cherry Creek is hardly old-school: Longtime chef Darrel Truett keeps the menu ever-fresh and engaging through seasonal creations like roast pheasant salad with walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, toma cheese, and truffle aioli or gnocchi with braised lamb, rapini, and pickled cranberries. While most guests opt for the four-course degustazione complete with thoughtful pairings by Ryan Fletter’s crackerjack team, a la carte grazing at the bar on a weeknight is a lower-key treat." - Ruth Tobias

The Best Romantic Restaurants in Denver, Colorado | Eater Denver

"There may be no better place to wine and dine someone special than at this white tablecloth stalwart of Northern Italian cuisine at the edge of Cherry Creek. Here, opportunities to splurge abound, whether on a four-course tasting menu, on a bottle of the eponymous wine, and/or on the addition of shaved truffles to any dish (perhaps lobster risotto or gnocchi with braised lamb and pickled cranberries). That said, it’s an open secret among locals that the cozy bar was made for more casual weeknight getaways." - Ruth Tobias

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"This white-cloth Italian institution in Cherry Creek is offering reservations for a four-course prix fixe ($185 per person) that’s still in the works — but true to form, it’s guaranteeing guests a good time via such luxuries as caviar, truffles, and lobster as well as optional wine pairings worthy of its name." - Ruth Tobias

"Here you'll find one of Denver's most esteemed and longstanding fine dining establishments, which keeps a loyal stable of regulars thanks to its singular hospitality and finely tuned, flavorful take on Northern Italian cuisine. The service is among the warmest and most knowledgeable you'll find anywhere, a fact that surely owes something to annual staff trips to Europe. The team is only too glad to provide expert assistance plumbing the depths of one of Colorado's most impressive wine lists—which encompasses a nearly biblical amount of the restaurant's namesake—to match a menu that might include delicate, soufflé-like spinach and parmesan sformato, handmade tortellini filled with roasted squash and taleggio, and a signature braised duck with kalamata olives." - Michelin Inspector

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"To truly grasp the enduring reputation of this Northern Italian fixture in Country Club, a first-time guest needs to do three things: a) order a bottle of the eponymous wine; b) add shaved truffles to at least one dish; and c) get the torta di formaggio for dessert. A cheesecake featuring Piedmontese Castelmagno, rather than cream cheese, is drizzled with lavender honey and dusted with toasted hazelnuts and edible flowers — it’s the definitive finale to a night at one of Denver’s oldest special-occasion destinations." - Ruth Tobias