Pasque

Amazing trendy restaurant, with highly curated menu. The staff is amazing and very helpful. This is a fabulous place for a formal dinner with a variety of food options. We got the bass, bison, chicken and crab soup. For apps we got the beignets and scallops. There was no leftovers taken home as the food was too amazing not to finish. The potion sizes are perfect for one person, which room to shake with others. I cannot suggest this restaurant any more as it is amazing. The views of the capitol are beautiful. The interior is highly polished and rustic. Coach check is available!!! Again, this is one of my top restaurants this year!!! Oh I did get reservations, but there was plenty of tables open if you want to walk in!

I went to this restaurant in the Populus hotel in downtown Denver for lunch with a friend. The restaurant is on the main floor to the left just as you enter the hotel. It’s stunningly beautiful by day with the light coming through the arch shaped windows. The decor is natural looking with woods and plants. The staff was very knowledgeable about the origins of their food and the history of the hotel. As an appetizer we had the savory beignets. Really delicious sauce. The ruby red trout was completely tender and non fishy in taste. The drinks were beautiful and tasty but we did not order their signature drinks so I cannot speak for those. Maddy was our server and she was very knowledgeable about the food and the hotel. She told us that the hotel is carbon neutral and they even compost their food scraps on site. 1% of your meal is donated to sustainable farms and they source their food from them as well. Definitely a unique restaurant and hotel. You can take advantage of the valet in front but the cost is $10. The restaurant does not comp the parking.

The ambiance here was amazing. The lunch menu is very limited. Fries with aioli were yummy. I didn't personally like the beignets, although everyone was raving about how good they are. I just don't like the Smokey flavor. The sandwich and salad were just okay. Drinks are very pricey. I would say it's worth it to go, see the beautiful building, grab a cup of coffee and a pastry!

I sat at the bar and tried this new restaurant for lunch. I looked up and saw what I was told was mushroom leather above me. Interesting. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which came on sour dough bread, and it was very delicious. I did not order a drink as it was mid-day, but I would like to try one another time as my fellow guests at the bar had attractive looking concoctions. This restaurant is on the ground floor of the new Populus Hotel. I also enjoyed a latte from the coffee bar, located by the hotel registration desk.

I had an outstanding experience at Pasque, thanks to Julio. He provided exceptional service, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Julio’s attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly made the dining experience memorable. The recommendations he provided were spot on, and he made us feel so welcomed throughout our visit. If you’re dining at Pasque, be sure to ask for Julio, he’s the best!

Ask for Maddy! She did an amazing job being our server tonight! The food and drinks were everything we were hoping for! Don’t skip the beignets, crab soup, or the squash app! Holy cow! We will be back!!! Ohhh, and the vanilla latte is the best I’ve ever had!

First, if you live in Denver, go ahead and just do Valet. For $10 you can decide to not worry about finding parking. Upon entering the lobby we were kindly greeted and ushered to our lovely half-moon booth with the Christmas trees lit up just behind us. Julio was our server and he was as kind, accommodating and as lovely as one can be! He was always prompt and timely and brought over anything we may have needed. T H E F O O D - We ordered the Beignets, Lamb Tagliatelle, Roasted Chicken & Bison. Firstly, these dishes are very, very rich, so order w/ caution. I suggest adding the Farm Salad to your order! We kept seeing it walking by and really should have ordered that in tandem w/ the more rich dishes. For dessert, we chose the Chocolate Budding - The blood oranges were so pretty and soft on the palate and the chocolate mousse was so thick and chocolate-y. Yum! Don't share the Beignets :) Share the Lamb - It is very rich For how fancy-plated the chicken is, it filled me up! The Bison wasn't my thing but the boy ate it and liked it. T H E D R I N K S - We ordered the Planes & Trains and Milk Punch cocktail. The Milk Punch takes 48 hours to clarify and is quite light on the palate w/ a hint of dehydrated strawberry. Planes & Trains was similar to the classic Paper Plane cocktail. So juicy & delicious! We also decided to pair our fab dinner w/ Pierre Gerbais Champagne. Just do it.

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch with five friends; we had secured a reservation. Terrific service from Orlando and Staff. I had the savory beignet starter, Sapaio cabernet to drink, ruby trout as my main dish. Delightful, fresh, flavorful. I am definitely returning for dinner. Sitting at the bar for a glass of wine before lunch was pleasant!

Pasque is a new restaurant on the ground floor of the stunning Populus Hotel. It's a beautifully designed space utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials. I met a friend here from out of town and our experience was flawless! They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu has some starters, mains, sandwiches, and salads. For a new hotel restaurant, I couldn't have asked for more from my dining experience. SAVORY BEIGNET // Spinach, Artichoke, Fontina, Espelette Pepper, Honey. These weren't on my 2024 bingo card, but holy shit! The texture of these were impeccable. Ridiculously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Definitely order these for the table! PORCHETTA SANDWICH // Griddled Sourdough, Roasted Pork, Provolone, Kale, Aioli, Green Salad. There are lots of great places to eat sandwiches in Denver, and I wouldn't have expected to find a GREAT one here. But damnit, this sandwich was executed to perfection. You won't find porchetta on too many menus, and the meat was delicious. Pair that with PERFECTLY TOASTED sourdough (from Rebel Bread) and I was in heaven. Really really glad I had the pleasure of dining here at Pasque. For a refined lunch with table service in a trendy setting, I can't think of a more ideal place to eat for a weekday lunch. I'm sure dinner service is just as special!

As a food waste/food insecurity researcher, I was excited to support this place. We made a prepaid reservation for a four-course meal at 7:45 PM on Valentine's Day, which included a strict cancellation fee if canceled within 48 hours. We arrived on time and were not seated until 8:40 PM. This should have been an indication of what followed. After paying over $300 in advance, I expected at least an apology for the absurd wait. Long story short: we finished course one at 9:30 PM and didn't get our check until 10:55 PM. The food was mediocre at best, though the drinks were great. Our server was kind, and a manager (?) stopped by a few times to placate us. We still tipped well--on top of the included and prepaid gratuity--because, at this rate, the restaurant won't be around for long, and the staff will soon be looking for employment due to poor leadership. They already had our money, so there was a clear disregard for the service provided. If their mission and business model are genuine, I respect their commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste. However, these efforts would be far more impactful if paired with a focus on the customer experience.

Chic, Stylish, Fashionable, Swank, Flamboyant, Ostentatious. There was not a $$$$ spared on Pasque, flooring to the decore in windows; including full glass entrance, winding stairwell to sip coffee from the Barrister while waiting for your dinning seat or time off, relish kick back in more than urbanity. I met, in passing, a very Stylish gentleman, who is a realtor developer and "Part of Pasque," as he stated, he did defined the "Kick-Back Luxury! Aspen and I were escorted to our small low seated marble table, no expense was dispensed with in building and design of Pasque, including the tasty morsels of food. I had the "Savory Beignet" which are normally sweet, these were Crips (as they ought to be) on the outside, with a melting Spinach Artichoke Fontina. Soon as the Beignet touched my watering tongue, the moment was a melting Organism, including the slightly peppered honey sauce! Ingenious to perfection, H/T to the Chefs. (I am French!) My waitress was Charming with a beautiful smile which never left her face, served in appropriate timing, although they were short staffed; cannot complain! Valet parking, if one chooses, or across the street parking lot, one fee $18.00!!!! Denver required a true Fashion Statement for dinning with delicious scrumptious food (building up to NYC/Miami Stylish savour). The Building in itself is representative of what any person will find inside, from the entrance doubled full standing window auto-swing doors, through the sweeping stairwell. Expect a short wait, (have reservations !!!) your pleasurable dinning experience is worth every moment of your time. Perfect before or after a DCPA or any event. And remember, you are paying for all of the "Chi Chi" yet not over scaled! $$-$$$ per person.

We came here for dinner on a Thursday night, the place was packed. Love seeing new places take off, al though by 8:30 it was quite empty. Valet was complimentary, on a snowy night what a treat. The open space and windows give it a nice atmosphere and great light even on a dark, winter night. The bar is also a great spot, and I would definitely have dinner there. The service was good, but a bit off once the meal got going. It started out fast and then was very slow at some point. Overall, our waitress checked in, the plates were changed for each dish, wine was flowing. I think the kitchen just is figuring things out. The food: SAVORY BEIGNET were more like croquets but were good. The outside crispy, the inside tender and the sauce with kick was a nice surprise. VEGETABLE TARTLET was a disaster and we sent it back. It was served cold but it really didn't come together. The filling was so watery it just ran out when you cut into it, the raw vegetables on top didn't work. Poor concept and execution. STONINGTON MAINE LOBSTER was delicious, light and tender. Great dish and a pretty generous portion for sharing. RYE TAGLIATELLE had great flavour and could be a dinner sized portion for one. It did come out a bit luke warm, and the meat could have been better incorporated, it was too chunky for an elegant dish. ALASKAN HALIBUT fell a little flat for me. The fish was tender and moist, but somehow the dish came out bland and didn't live up to the description. While mushrooms can be a nice pairing, it didn't work. We had cocktails and wine and ended up hanging upstairs in the lounge area for a bit. Would be nice to have a bartender there or service for drinks. Great spot for date nights or small adult groups for dinner. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR DESSERT MENU, IT'S NOT ACCURATE!!!

Very inventive menu and everything we had was good,some spectacular! Started with the beignets and vegetable tart. I must admit that while they were good, we expected more from the beignets. The sauce elevated them but we didn't really taste the cheese. For middle course we had the mushroom option and it was fabulous, as was the halibut main course! Service was excellent! Decor very fun with hides hanging from ceiling over the bar.

This is the main restaurant in the very new Populus Hotel. It has barely been open for two weeks, yet our experience at dinner was seamless and fantastic. Pasque refers to a native Colorado wildflower. The space is gorgeous with various reclaimed and recycled materials, huge windows, and extremely comfortable seating with lots of large booths. The restaurant itself is not that large--you enter past a long bar with some bar seating. There's also a large, open kitchen. The staff was terrific; very friendly, quite competent, and with a good knowledge of the menu and the wine list. Both are relatively short with the intention of rotating items as the seasons change. The waiter recommended the savory beignets which were fried balls filled with spinach, artichoke, fontina cheese, and espelette pepper. They were coated with what seemed to be a honey balsamic glaze and sat in a pool of remoulade sauce. I didn't think beignet was quite the right term as these were more like arancini (fried risotto balls); however, whatever you may call them, these were phenomenal. They were perfectly fried with soft interiors and an absolutely amazing combination of flavors. My friend and I gobbled them up and were blown away. A really excellent dish. There are five golf ball-sized pieces per order and they are very rich, so I suggest sharing. My friend then had the Stonington Maine lobster which had been carved up into bite-size pieces and was served with braised celery, celeriac, apple, and smoked veloute (white sauce). The portion looked a bit small to me (although the price was very reasonable for lobster), but he said the amount was perfect and that the lobster and other ingredients were very fresh. I had the tagliatelle which came with a Colorado lamb ragu. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the ragu was very flavorful with many tender chunks of lamb. I also had a glass of the Presqu'ile Santa Barbara County pinot noir. I am not familiar with this winery, but I do like California Central Coast pinots and this one was excellent and very reasonably priced. All-in-all we had a terrific experience. Hard to believe the kitchen and staff had their act so well together after such a short run. Note the hotel is on a triangular lot surrounded by busy streets, but there is an excellent valet station with a parking lane on the 14th Street side of the building. The entrance door leads directly to the restaurant on the left and the hotel lobby on the right.

What a great spot to grab a drink with friends or significant other. Great restaurant in the hotel populous located in downtown Denver. Amazing service. The bartender was knowledgeable about the hotel architecture, drinks, and dinner menu. Offered suggestions based on asking me a few questions about what I like in a cocktail. He was super friendly and engaging. The restaurant was in a hotel but it felt like an intimate dining spot. Wonderful ambiance,

I made the reservation thru my OpenTable app for 7am on New Years Day since I was spending New Years Eve at the Populus hotel. I was the first customer to arrive and had my choice of seating. I sat in the middle with full view of the bar. After having a feast the night before with alcohol, I chose a lighter meal. I ordered a hot matcha latte from Little Owl Coffee bar on the first floor of Populus. It was freshly made with hand ground matcha leaves. I got the Scramble toast on toasted sourdough bread with a spicy veggie mix and a bowl of Five Freedoms vanilla skyr (icelandic style yogurt) with fruit preserves and granola. A great start to 2025. I was served by Miguel U. He said reservations are not required for breakfast and rarely for lunch. Dinner almost always needs a reservation.

Amazing dinner at the new @populus_denver hotel @pasque_denver the ambience is sophisticated yet casual. Service attentive and very knowledgeable. Loved our seat near the kitchen watching the chefs prepare the amazing food. I love that our server had great suggestions and told us when we were ordering too much. Portion sizes are good. We started with drinks- the hibiscus cooler (NA) and the Bond villain (like a vesper). Both perfect. The savory beignets are crispy outside and creamy inside with artichoke, spinach and fontina served over an espelette pepper honey sauce. Everything was perfect but I actually preferred the beignets without the sauce to really taste them. The crab soup (that's a split pictured) was light and refreshing with the dill oil. The beef tartar had the finest meat and mushroom minced with black garlic. The lamb tagliatelle was over the top! Housemade noodles with the best chunks of lamb, ricotta salata and mint. This place is a must stop when in Denver! I would give it more then five stars if I could!

I was seated down at the bar while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive for Stellar Jay upstairs and I must say I wish this was the restaurant on the roof!! The menu looks fabulous and the hibiscus cosmopolitan was far better than the cocktails we had upstairs. The bartenders were so friendly and the restaurant was beautifully decorated. I have been stalking their menu for weeks and it always looks amazing.

It's been 4 years and we are so happy that Populus is here. Their delicious floor level restaurant, Pasque, is a must visit this fall. The cocktails were divine with little twists on classics. The planes and trains, is a fresh take on the paper plane and was our favorite. The carrots were unbelievable as was the halibut . But the cake was taken by the lamb ragu. The space is absolutely gorgeous and doesn't feel like this part of Denver. If you spend a lot of time as the Wellington Webb building like I do, this will likely become your new spot!

Skilled bartenders and delicious meal in beautiful space on the ground floor of the Populus Hotel. Excellent service from greeting to exit.

bathrooms were super inclusive for all genders and handicapped people also, this place was top tier, def recommend. The bar tables were something out of a classy movie.

Very disappointed in this restaurant. The food was under seasoned, the lobster was overcooked and the chef would not make any accommodations for food allergies. Even though the accommodation simply required them to leave a swish of cheese off the bottom of the plate. The old fashioned was bland. I was really looking forward to eating here based off the menu but ended up being disappointed by everything we ordered. We eat downtown at least twice a month and there are better options out there.

After taking in the totally wild Maurice Sendak art show at the DAM, we headed a few blocks north to check out this fairly new restaurant and the Populous Hotel. Zach, our server and bartender created a unique "black" Manhattan and even took the time to take us up to the top floor to check out the upstairs restaurant with amazing views of downtown Denver even though it was closed at the time. Definitely worth checking out !

The ambiance here was amazing. The lunch menu is very limited. Fries with aioli were yummy. I didn't personally like the beignets, although everyone was raving about how good they are. I just don't like the Smokey flavor. The sandwich and salad were just okay. Drinks are very pricey. I would say it's worth it to go, see the beautiful building, grab a cup of coffee and a pastry!

Happened upon this restaurant for breakfast. Food is so delicious and service was fantastic. Atmosphere is so nice and comfortable. Cappuccino was also perfect. I'm looking forward to coming back for dinner which I'm sure will be amazing.

It was my birthday outing for lunch, & the waiter was nice & attentive. We each ordered a hamburger, which was delicious but small. Not much bigger than a slider for $23. Nothing but lettuce as a side salad, but very small as well. Then, my friend told the waiter it was my birthday. He offered champagne or small cookie as dessert. We picked the champagne, which was a total joke because it was less than a tablespoon in each glass. I told the waiter that REALY???? You gave this as a birthday treat? I said, "Why bother?" It was such a disappointment, & it makes me not want to come back! I told the waiter it was ridiculous!!! The ambience was nice but very minimalist.

Checked out Pasque in the new Populous Hotel. Fantastic! The food was really good (we both had salads for lunch). Our server Andrew was great as well, informative about the food and the decor. He then spoke to the hotel manager who gave us a private tour of the rooftop bar (opens in the evening) as well as some the guest rooms. As an architecture nerd I found it extremely informative and fun. Great experience overall.

My husband and I celebrated a special occasion with lunch at Pasque. It was a wonderful experience- the host was friendly, the server cordial and made great informed suggestions from the menu and wine selection. I highly recommend giving the restaurant a try. Plus, the building and ambience itself is spectacular!