Step into Ludo Lefebvre's chic French haven at Thompson Denver, where refined dishes like trout almondine and caviar-topped omelets shine in a cozy setting.
"A restaurant opened by chef Ludo Lefebvre in Denver in 2022, serving as inspiration for Rankin's future endeavors." - Mona Holmes
"Calling all Europhiles: Ludo Lefebvre’s chic downtown outpost is hosting a four-course soiree ($110 per person) with plenty of French flair: Following a housemade baguette with foie butter and pineapple-quince spread, options include carrot bisque with king crab and brown butter; pan-roasted sea bass in chestnut nage with scallops and roasted cauliflower; short rib in chanterelle jus with truffled potato puree; and white chocolate sponge cake with Champagne mousse and lemon curd." - Ruth Tobias
"Let Ludo Lefebvre do the cooking on Christmas Eve: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the chef’s signature restaurant in the Thompson hotel downtown is hosting Réveillon, a four-course feast for $110 per person that includes a choice of endive salad with walnut-anchovy pesto, formaggio di fossa, and Sherry vinaigrette or salade Niçoise; lobster bisque or French onion soup with foie gras; herb-roasted New York strip with Bordelaise sauce and pommes paillasson or crab-stuffed sole with beurre noisette and artichoke barigoule; and chocolate torte or Key lime pie. Wine pairings are optional for a supplement, while kiddos under 12 can dine a la carte (minus the wine). Bonus points go to Chez Maggy for being open for breakfast and brunch on Christmas Day as well, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff
"Brunch isn’t just for weekends anymore: Ludo Lefebvre’s chic French retreat in the Thompson Hotel, for one, serves it daily while making Sunday service extra-special by bringing in a DJ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Another nice touch is the option to add a dollop of caviar to anything from the Denver omelet to the croque madame, or even the avocado toast (why not?)." - Lucy Beaugard, Eater Staff, Ruth Tobias
"An aura of refinement suffuses celeb chef Ludo Lefebvre’s entrée to the downtown dining scene in the Thompson Denver. The stage for an unabashedly French feast is set with escargot, foie gras tartines, trout almondine, that famous omelet optionally topped with caviar, crêpes Suzette, and more — paired, naturellement, with Champagne, Burgundy, and/or Bordeaux." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff
