Bella Colibri

Name: Bella Colibri
Address: 812 12th St, Golden, CO, United States, 80401-1112
Telephone: (720) 289-4859
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

714 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

We are open for dine-in or outside seating. Please make a reservation on-line.

Bella Colibri celebrates Colorado’s strong ties to Italy and founder Dean Valdez’s Italian family, who immigrated to Colorado from Calabria, Italy in the early 1900s.

The menu features fresh interpretations of Southern Italian dishes, including seafood, homemade pastas, Colorado lamb, steaks and more. All dishes are artfully presented.

The Chef’s Counter offers an up close view of the meticulous preparation and a chance to interact with the chefs as they prepare specialties and practice their craft.

Housed in one of the state’s most historic buildings, Bella Colibri’s elegant décor honors the building’s rich history, while also evoking the atmosphere of Southern Italy. Beautiful artwork depicts Colorado landscapes with a Tuscan feel.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(720) 289-4859
Website
http://bellacolibri.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Wilson

Location
812 12th St, Golden, CO 80401-1112
Area
Golden
Cross Street
12th and Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine

Popular dishes

OlivesUS$9.00
castelvetrano, cerignola, taggiasca olives marinated in garlic, onion, lemon, Calabrian peppers
AranciniUS$17.00
breaded arborio rice croquettes, mozzarella, English pea, pancetta
CulurgionesUS$16.00
potato, pecorino, lemon, EVOO, crushed tomato
Grilled Bread PlateUS$10.00
aged balsamic and EVOO
SpiediniUS$18.00
herb marinaded lamb, arugula, Calabrian chili, Italian salsa verde

Insalata

Di MeleUS$16.00
honey crisp apples, spinach, goat feta, walnuts, cranberries, apple mustard vinaigrette
BurrataUS$19.00
prawns, green pea pesto, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, ciabatta
Tuscan KaleUS$16.00
charred zucchini, white beans, pecorino, lemon & oregano vinaigrette
Kampachi Crudo*US$28.00
tomato water, sun-dried tomato, lemon olives EVOO
Eggplant CaponataUS$15.00
roasted eggplant, roasted red peppers, onion, olives tomato, raisins, capers, mint, ciabatta

Primi

Fettuccine con Pesto alla TrapaneseUS$3.00
seared duck breast, arugula, trapanese pesto, fettuccine pasta
Bucatini all'AmatricianaUS$27.00
spicy sausage, pancetta, guanciale San Marzano tomato, pecorino romano, bucatini pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs MazzottaUS$20.00
marinara with Calabrian peppers, basil, parmesan, spaghetti pasta
Beef BologneseUS$25.00
pappardelle pasta, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, San Marzano tomato, pecorino
FazzolettiUS$26.00
herb pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pistachio, Calabrian chili, ricotta salata
Pasta alla NormaUS$20.00
casarecce pasta, eggplant, tomato, basil, ricotta salata
Porcini CappellettiUS$30.00
wild mushrooms, spinach, currants, hazelnuts, mushroom stock, truffle pecorino
Sambuca MusselsUS$28.00
lamb bacon, shallots, garlic, white wine, butter, Calabrian chili, lemon, fennel, creme fraiche
Porcini CappellettiUS$30.00
wild mushrooms, spinach, currants, hazelnuts, mushroom stock, truffle pecorino
Sambuca MusselsUS$28.00
lamb bacon, shallots, garlic, white wine, butter, Calabrian chili, lemon, fennel, creme fraiche
Lobster Potato GnocchiUS$57.00
Lobster, English pea, sun-dried tomato, White wine, parmesan, arugula

Secondi

Lasagna BellaUS$40.00
beef lasagna, whipped ricotta & mascarpone, parmesan, buffalo mozzarella
18 oz Bone in Ribeye*US$78.00
olive oil, sun-dried tomato garlic Calabrian chili
Veal Osso BucoUS$57.00
carrot puree, arugula, sun choke, jus
Acqua PazzaUS$45.00
halibut, manilla clams, cherry tomatoes, parsley, brodo
CannelloniUS$45.00
salted cod, potato, shallots, roasted garlic, lemon, chili, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce
PheasantUS$55.00
seared pheasant breast, polenta cake, king oyster mushroom, Tuscan kale, confit pheasant leg

Contorno

Sun ChokesUS$9.00
fashed fried sun chokes, shallots, garlic, Parmesan Reggiano, truffle
BroccoliniUS$9.00
sun-dried tomatoes, Calabrian chili
Creamy PolentaUS$9.00
parmesan & pecorino romano
Scalloped PotatoesUS$9.00
Yukon gold potatoes, parmesan, pecorino

What 714 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bella Colibri offers a "delicious" dining experience with "exceptional" food and a cozy, romantic ambiance. Guests appreciate the attentive service, flavorful dishes, and standout desserts. With "friendly" staff and a charming atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions. Reservations are recommended due to its intimate setting.

714 Reviews

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Donna
Houston
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ate here in 2023 and had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, we did not have a similar experience this year. There were not enough servers for the crowded dining room. Everyone received their cocktail 15 minutes before one of our diners received their wine. Food was just OK, not of good value. Our server seemed to be the only one taking orders and also seemed to be managing the restaurant that night. There also seemed to be discord among the other employees. We had fun anyway just being together as a family!
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice little date place while visiting Golden. Great service. Small menu but enough for everyone.
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NicoleG
VIP
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Bella Colibri and come to celebrate birthdays every year. The food is delicious & staff are friendly & helpful. A real gem in downtown Golden.
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Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A most delicious and charming dinner experience with shared plates and excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef has done well with the combinations, they are unique. The cruda appetizer was fantastic!
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MaureenW
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were great as always. Eric is a very friendly and knowledgeable server.
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JulieC
Houston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our wait person, Alora, was fabulous and steered us in the right direction on every choice when we were undecided. The burratta appetizer was amazing, as was the bucatini all’Amatriciana, the lasagne and clams with fragula pasta. Our desserts were also incredible, from the creme brulee (enough for 2), the gelato, and the lemon and olive oil cake. We would definitely visit them again on another trip.
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EricG
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are very interesting accompaniments integrated into the dishes. The staff are very friendly and they seemed to know a lot about the various dishes.
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AdrianR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great surprise to find out they stepped up the bread plate with great tasting bread and three excellent tasting spreads besides the oil and vinegar. The food was great as always. Staff is awesome and give great recommendations for drinks and food.
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abigailfries
VIP
Hawaii
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. Server was a little meh. Forgot some things, spilled a couple of dishes.
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Bella Colibri is rated 4.6 stars by 714 OpenTable diners.

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812 12th St, Golden, CO 80401-1112

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
12th and Washington
Area
Golden
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Wilson
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wine

Website
http://bellacolibri.com/
Phone number
(720) 289-4859

Bella Colibri

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Cannelloni

Lasagna Bella

Spaghetti & Meatballs Mazzotta

Antipasto

OlivesUS$9.00

AranciniUS$17.00

CulurgionesUS$16.00

Grilled Bread PlateUS$10.00

SpiediniUS$18.00

Insalata

Di MeleUS$16.00

BurrataUS$19.00

Tuscan KaleUS$16.00

Kampachi Crudo*US$28.00

Eggplant CaponataUS$15.00

Primi

Fettuccine con Pesto alla TrapaneseUS$3.00

Bucatini all'AmatricianaUS$27.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs MazzottaUS$20.00

Beef BologneseUS$25.00

FazzolettiUS$26.00

Pasta alla NormaUS$20.00

Porcini CappellettiUS$30.00

Sambuca MusselsUS$28.00

Porcini CappellettiUS$30.00

Sambuca MusselsUS$28.00

Lobster Potato GnocchiUS$57.00

Secondi

Lasagna BellaUS$40.00

18 oz Bone in Ribeye*US$78.00

Veal Osso BucoUS$57.00

Acqua PazzaUS$45.00

CannelloniUS$45.00

PheasantUS$55.00

Contorno

Sun ChokesUS$9.00

BroccoliniUS$9.00

Creamy PolentaUS$9.00

Scalloped PotatoesUS$9.00

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