Best Casual Restaurants in Wheat Ridge

106 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavernetta

4.7

Exceptional(176)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 70 times today

Authentic Italian. Genuine Hospitality. Inspired by the food, wine, and culture of Italy, Tavernetta brings "la dolce vita" style to Denver's bustling Union Station neighborhood with fresh handmade pastas, an Italian directed wine & spirits list and world-class hospitality.Tavernetta's cuisine and wine have been heralded by the James Beard Foundation, the Michelin Guide, World's 50 Best Discovery List, Wine Spectator and more.

2. Bar Dough

4.6

Exceptional(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Highlands

Booked 9 times today

Bar Dough is a neighborhood restaurant with a modern take on regional Italian cuisine, utilizing the rich agricultural bounty that Colorado has to offer. Acclaimed Chef Stefy DeVita's ever-evolving menu of seasonal dishes, handmade pasta, & wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian-inspired cocktails, wine list, & non-alcoholic alternatives have been carefully curated to complement our culinary offerings. Bar Dough is a service included restaurant; a 20% service fee will be added to all final bills. 100% of the service fee is distributed to the staff in an equitable manner. ***Please note we reserve both low and high top seating, and do our best to accommodate seating requests whenever possible***

3. Acova

4.7

Exceptional(2039)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Highlands

Booked 25 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. Osteria Marco

4.6

Exceptional(4929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 52 times today

Chef-driven, artisan Italian nestled in the heart of iconic Larimer Square. Osteria Marco is fine dining quality in a casual setting. We believe in craftsmanship and artistry—pizzas hand tossed to order, pasta hand rolled daily, cheese (like our famous burrata) and salumi crafted on site. Bartenders muddle and infuse; wines evolve to reflect the variety of the Italian countryside and climate. Descend the grand staircase, hunker down and, really... try the burrata. Don't forget to join us for Drag Bingo Brunch every Sunday alongside bottomless mimosas and a scratch Italian brunch!

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5. Cholon - Sloan's Lake

4.7

Exceptional(98)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Sloans Lake

Booked 19 times today

We are excited to bring a new ChoLon location to Sloan’s Lake! The menu will offer the same, crave-able dishes you can get downtown, and the rest will feature new dishes from Chef Lon Symensma, as well as our classic dim sum selections!

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6. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(4433)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 68 times today

Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar in Downtown Denver provides first class Italian cuisine! Facilitating all of your event needs, from private receptions, corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays. Our amazing wine list showcases 500 Italian wines and 300 worldwide wines. We offer valet parking by the restaurant main entrance (Valet parking is a private company not related to Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar)

7. Tamayo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4379)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 29 times today

Located in Historic Larimer Square, Tamayo is a chic spot with a vast rooftop deck with sweeping views of the mountains. The innovative Latin menu is carefully crafted by world-renowned Chef Richard Sandoval who is often hailed as the “Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine.” Savory & authentic, the upscale Mexican cuisine at Tamayo will make any meal an unforgettable experience. With a collection of over 100 tequilas and agave-based spirits, Tamayo is also a hotspot for margaritas & hand-crafted cocktails.

8. A5 Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(433)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • LoHi

Booked 30 times today

A great restaurant meal can be an act of storytelling and transportation. Sliding onto a stool at a bar, being met with a classy and silky martini punctuated with a briny olive, is there to prepare you for a plate of finely-shucked oysters that were bobbing in the Atlantic 36 hours ago. In this moment the noise and cacophony can melt away, your phone finds its way back into your pocket, and we find communion with those of us on our left and right.We place a premium on doing the work to find producers, growers, and ranchers that have values that align with our own. It’s our desire to bring food to your table that speaks to its sense of place and time, and to be able to bring the connection to those producers to a higher level of consciousness.

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9. Water Grill - Denver

4.7

Exceptional(1612)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / LoDo

Booked 48 times today

Even though you’re 1,000 miles away from any ocean, a quality seafood experience is within reach. Located in Lower Downtown (LoDo) just blocks from the Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Union Station, Water Grill Denver is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish. New product arrives multiple times each week from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our menus change daily. Consistently rated as one of Denver’s top seafood restaurants, starting December 2024, Water Grill Denver also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for parties of 10 to 110 for your next business meeting and special event.

10. Bacon Social House - Sunnyside

4.8

Exceptional(1086)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Sunnyside

Booked 30 times today

At Bacon Social House, breaking bread means building bonds over a shared love of brunch. Not to be confused with your average mom-and-pop pancake joint, Bacon rejects the expected to create an unforgettable food experience. Inspired by amped-up takes on American classics, our bacon-forward menu brings decadent flavors that satisfy and surprise. From our signature bacon flight to our churro French toast to piled-high Bloody Marys, there is something on our menu for everyone and every occasion.Join us at Bacon Sunnyside, our flagship location, to start your day off right! Situated in Cobbler’s Corner, this two-floor, mid-century-modern space is a hidden gem in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood.

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Giulianavip
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Superb and delicious! The staff were wonderful. My favorite restaurant in Denver.
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Osteria MarcoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.6
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Tj
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a lovely trattoria. Great service from maitre’ d Seth, my server Alane and her support team. The food was excellent, gnocchi and polenta stole my heart as well as the authentic and mouthwatering puntarelle insalata. Approachable in all areas for the casual diner to the elegant wine savant. 10/10.
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TavernettaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown / LoDo
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4.7
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Alison
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food. Service was great! Nice atmosphere. Favorite Restaurant in LoHi
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AcovaPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Highlands
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4.7
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EricR
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service and ambience were amazing! We have appetizers, 4 pasta and the pork chop shared between 4 adults which worked out perfect. The food was excellent noting the Cavatelli (Ragu) I think is the best in the city. Thanks Bar Dough for a memorable experience.
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Bar DoughPrice: Expensive• Italian• Highlands
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4.6
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Domoniquevip
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Always delicious! Perfect menu for sharing with the whole table and trying so many different flavors. Contrary to what the waitress may tell you, no need to order 2-3 dishes per person. We had 3 people and ordered 1 item from each section and had way too much food! But worth it and nice to have leftovers. Love the ambience and vibe of the Sloans’ location.
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Cholon - Sloan's LakePrice: Moderate• Asian• Sloans Lake
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4.7

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106 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavernetta

2. Bar Dough

3. Acova

4. Osteria Marco

5. Cholon - Sloan's Lake

6. Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar

7. Tamayo Restaurant

8. A5 Steakhouse

9. Water Grill - Denver

10. Bacon Social House - Sunnyside

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