This is an extraordinary little gem in a out of the way location, but worth the trip even if you are not local. After seeing the ad for Alys' in the local paper for years, we finally tried it and loved it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fantastic food, charming ambiance and super friendly folks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a limited menu and extensive wine list, but everything was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]To fully appreciate the experience, you have to shed your expectations of a traditional fine dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is more like going to your favorite Aunt's house for dinner who happens to be a gourmet cook and talented wine collector.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is literally a residential building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walk in the front door of the house into a front room that houses a awesome (and great priced) wine collection, then you are seated in a modest but comfortable dining room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were handed a wine list before a menu and then after the wine was poured, the server verbally shared the few entre options (no prices). I had the NY strip, my wife ordered the grilled tuna, and both were outstanding. No appetizers offered, but your meal comes with a choice of soup or salad. Nice dessert options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is definitely more private dinner party than commercial enterprise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bill was startingly modest. Reservations are required, and Alys treats everyone like a personal guest whether you know her well or just met her. Enjoy! read more

One more great meal here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat outside which was nice even in the wind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started with margaritas. Service excellent. The wife got the 22oz bone in NY strip. We have leftovers for the next week. She loved it. I got chicken picatta. Very good. Caramel fudge sundae for dessert. See you next year. read more

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Alys makes sure that the food is always good. The service staff presents a verbal description of the menu. There is a comprehensive wine list that is reasonably priced. My favorite restaurant and I live halftime in Austin, Tx. read more

Three of us drove an hour and a half to eat at Alys' restaurant. It was well worth it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beautiful scenery and cute Little town of La Veta were a pleasurable precursor to the great meal and experience at Alys'.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was excellent. We had Prosecco and wine, and each of us had a different meal. All were delicious. Alys and the other employees came to talk with us throughout the evening and were very pleasant. We will definitely go there again! read more

We met Alys several years ago and return a few times a year. Her restaurant is so special, the food is tantalizing and the wine selection is extraordinary. She is gracious, friendly and her prices can't be beat! Thanks again, Alys! read more

This was truly one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shortly after we walked in we were welcomed and offered the choice of sitting indoors or on the patio, we chose the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server (unfortunately I don't remember his name) asked if we wanted a wine list but we decided against it (my grandmother ended up getting the cab later, one of the smoothest wines she has ever had and it was only 6 dollars). He brought out our antipasto which was a tomato pesto (forgot the name unfortunately), sheep cheese, and Chinese 5 seasoned pork with fresh bread, truly delicious. Our appetizer choices were house salad or New England clam chowder, my grandmother got the salad I got the clam chowder, I have to admit I was a little skeptical when it came out, I prefer a thicker clam chowder, but this was truly one of the best clam chowders I have ever had, and I am from a costal state. My grandmother loved her salad. It is an entirely verbal menu, he gave us 7ish (maybe 8 lol) different options, I went with the Duck confit with a blackberry currant glaze, jasmine rice, and brown beech mushroom and green bean. My grandmother had the teriyaki pork loin chop on jasmine rice paired with the beech mushroom and green beans. I have been to France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Gordon Ramseys Hell's Kitchen, and other Michelin restaurants. When I say this is truly the best piece of poultry I have ever consumed, I mean it. It was tender but not mushy, the rice was cooked perfectly and the glaze brought just enough sweetness and tartness to balance the fat from the duck. It was one of the only meals I have ever consumed and absolutely loved every aspect of. I don't even like mushrooms and I ate every single one. My grandmother loved her food, she has been having some slight stomach issues and she said it felt very good to her body. The loin was evidently pulled just before 145, allowing it to rest and remain extra, extraordinarily juicy and tender, the teriyaki sauce was sweet but not too sweet, it had just the perfect amount of tang as well as notes of ginger I believe. For desert we had the crème brûlée which was extraordinary, one of the best I have ever had. I talked with the head chef (he went to a culinary school in Scottsdale Arizona), and he was a very kind man who brought out our crème brûlée personally to us. If you are hearing all of this and thinking "man this is out of my price range" it is priced at $40 dollars for the antipasto, the soup/salad, and the entree, which is absolutely ludicrous for this quality of food, they could easily charge 60-80 a plate. I highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

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Our first time to spend any time in La Veta and a reservation at Alys' is a must. The food was terrific, and the wine list was top-notch, with very reasonable pricing. read more

Alys' Restaurant - Baked walleye. - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

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My favorite restaurant in La Veta! Alys is a delight and a wonderful host. I had the coq au vin and it was the perfect meal to end a long day! read more

My family has been coming to La Veta every summer for almost 30 years now. We're from Dallas & Houston and love having a getaway out in the country, but it's always so wonderful to a nice out with a truly fine meal! The service is always immaculate; everyone is kind and Aly herself is always wonderful to chat with when she has the time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has gorgeous patio and indoor seating, a fabulous wine selection, and I believe is wheelchair accessible as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have nothing but positive things to say about this place! Thank you Aly for so many summers of wonderful memories! [[HIGHLIGHT]]P.S. the bathroom is SO CUTE[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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If you are ever ANYWHERE near La Veta, CO you MUST visit Alys' restaurant. We were looking for a place to celebrate our anniversary while on the road and decided to try Alys'. It was PHENOMENAL! We had lemon drops and an old fashioned (10 out of 10), the teriyaki pork chop and bistro steak and the amazing sides were *chef's kiss*! They were delicious. The staff and Alys were so warm and attentive. We go to Colorado from TX a few times a year and this will be a stop from now on. Thank you Alys' for a great experience . read more

Staff was not friendly or helpful. Great food with a large price tag. Expect greater than $80 for two with one drink each. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small parties only. Restaurant is small and at times crowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

This was such a special experience! My husband and I stayed in Cuchara with my parents and went to enjoy a meal here. Made reservations (important as it's a nice intimate dining experience). Alys was an amazing and welcoming hostess. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. I had the half rack of lamb, garlic butter mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. It was yummy! Dessert was the chocolate whiskey pudding. Yum! Alys has a full bar and wine list as well as a good beer selection. Our waiter was also amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt very special being in Alys' home and being fed an amazing meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone was welcoming and we had such a fun dinner. Don't pass by a visit to Alys' place. Get your reservation and go! read more

My wife and I dined at Aly's Last night for our anniversary, fourth year in a row. Everything was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere and the team were outstanding and very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktails are made to order no pre mixes used. I have to say, the Old fashion I had was one of the best I have ever had. Our meals were perfect. We can't wait to go back. RC read more

overall this was a very pleasant surprise to find in a small town. Personable service, great wine selection and some interesting entree options. read more

The service was excellent. We had reservations and our table was ready for our correct number of people. Water was already on the table. The food was excellent. Some of the best that I've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a small intimate restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner was very inviting and spoke to all of her customers. read more

We have been coming here for years! We gave celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and family get together! We enjoy the food and environment immensely!​ read more

We have always loved our experience at Alys' and July 29 was no different.Destiny took great care of us. The food was outstanding as always. And of course we enjoyed an excellent bottle of wine. We missed visiting with Alys and hope she is back on her feet. We have loved her restaurant for close to 20 years! She is a treasure! read more

Absolutely delightful dining experience! Our service was great. The owner and chef both greeted us. The menu changes, but there were many choices. Everything was delicious! read more

What can I say, I will definitely come back and tell everyone who finds themselves in the area. I was lucky enough to come here with friends who vacation here every summer from Texas. My Cod dish with the homemade tartar sauce was so good. The ravioli dish and pork chop dish my friends ordered was also delicious. Don't skip desert you will not regret. My crème brûlée is still on my mind. It was superb. Thank you Alys' for adding to my wonderful trip to Colorado. read more

We've heard about Alys' Restaurant from friends raving about her food. They were spot on, maybe even undersold it. I started with the soup which was delicious and light. For my entree I ordered the ravioli with mushrooms and side of corn and it was amazing. Homemade ravioli with a mushroom ragu that was rich and flavorful. My friends had the T-bone steaks and said they were tender & cooked to perfection. I had the homemade apple cake for dessert and wish I had Alys' recipe, it was delicious. Definitely make a reservation as it's a small restaurant with wonderful staff, great art and of course, the infamous Alys. read more

Alys' Restaurant - Steak, mashed potatoes and corn. - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

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A hidden gem in La Veta, Colorado. We visited on a whim while camping near Cuchara and were delighted to find a warm atmosphere, delicious food, and second-to-none service. The menu is relayed verbally by the servers and it included a nice selection of beef, fish, lamb, and a no-meat option. A very nice (and reasonably priced) wine list had something to satisfy any taste. Overall, Bravo! We'll be back. read more

Alys' Restaurant - Ribeye with Brussels & mashed potatoes. - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

My wife and I had an exceptional dinner with Alys as our personal hostess. I had the duck, and she had the bistro steak. Both were sublime, as was the potato blue cheese soup. We enjoyed a nice Pinot Noir to complement our meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is casual but intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside during a lovely La Veta evening with our pup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. read more

Alys' continues to be one of my favorite restaurants anywhere, not just in La Veta. Alys always greets us and visits with us during our dinner. The waitstaff is very well trained and personable. The menu is always interesting, the wine list is excellent and the food is beyond delicious. Always a delightful experience! read more

Alys' Restaurant - New Years Eve Beef Wellington - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

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Great steak dinner. Nice ambience but strange not to see a printed menu/prices. We will have to come back for more!

Food is always amazing! Aly is always there to greet everyone with a smile, she has the best wine selection at reasonable prices, a full cocktail bar, tea and coffee. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I love the small, intimate atmosphere! read more

The food is amazing! The service is excellent! And Alice is welcoming & hospitable. What more could you want? read more

Alys' has unfailingly delicious and innovative dishes. Alys is an excellent chef and the service is very good in a cute setting. The wine list is also very good, and reasonably priced, and we always enjoy eating there. read more

The stars finally aligned for us to dine at Alys in LaVeta two nights in a row! What a treat to have such fabulous meals....rack of lamb cooked to perfection, tender lamb shanks both served with melt in your mouth mashed potatoes & asparagus. Second time we enjoyed the tender, oven braised cod and succulent chicken breast. Extensive and reasonably priced wine list with Als herself offering excellent suggestions to accompany our meals. Save room for dessert, German chocolate cake (a rare find) and a delicious plum tart . Staff are friendly, engaging and Alys takes time to chat with the diners. Quiet ambiance adds to the lovely experience. Reservations are highly recommended! read more

Wonderful restaurant with great food, always a great menu and great service! Aly's' also has an exceptional wine list. It's pretty amazing to find such a great restaurant in a small town like La Veta. By far the best restaurant anywhere around! read more

The food was divine! The service was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a quaint and intimate experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Alys is a beautiful soul. Every single thing we ordered was so tasty and fresh! We definitely will be returning! And the price is so reasonable for what we ordered. EXCELLENT little place with amazing food and service! We loved every single thing about our experience!!! read more

Two for Service and four for food. I am a semi-regular customer eating at Alys' several times per year. The food is up-scale with menu items that you will not find in chain restaurants. Aly is very creative with the menu. The last few times I dined there my experience was less than satisfactory. The meat was a little tough, but the glazing was amazing. The food overall including the sides and desert was good but the service was unsatisfactory. We had reservations and requested a certain dish in advance but when we arrived we were told the dish was not available. We were asked to choose a different item. It was extremely hot in the restaurant. We were given water when we arrived and asked for more throughout the meal, but never received the water even after asking several times. Fortunately, we had some water in our car we had after we left. They were busy, but very slow at responding so we ended up spending much more time in the restaurant than we should have - 2 hours. When we asked for the check, the servers checked out other tables that arrived after us. I gave a 15% tip, which is lower than what I usual give because of the service but is still generous considering the service. The servers have a tendency to hover over you while you choose your tip which makes you feel a bit uncomfortable. We had a bill of about $200 because we had a nice bottle of wine, so 15% was still a nice tip. I didn't get a thank you when I paid, which seems a little rude and entitled. I am only writing this review because the past few times I have been in there I've had a similar experience with the service. If you spend $200 plus tip on a meal, I expect better. I'm sure if/when I will go back. read more

I called twice to get reservations. The first time when I called, the lady was rude and said call back tomorrow; I can't help you. I felt she might have had a bad day, and I decided to call again and left a message. The lady called back and again was highly unprofessional. When I inquired about reservations for a Saturday, she said NO WAY NOT HAPPENING! Soft skills and phone etiquette are simple and easy. I'm not sure how this establishment stays open! read more

Alys Restaurant does not disappoint. We both had the rack of lamb. It was outstanding! The mash potatoes were the best we have ever had. For desert we both had the peach melba 1/2 fresh peach with some slices, a huge scoop of blackberry sorbet (very yummy and added extra flavor to the peach) and dollops of whipped cream. I couldn't finish the lamb and peach desert so took home. The lamb the next day was still delicious and the peach melba - well the sorbet had melted and mingled with the whip cream and the peach was swimming in this sauce. It was even better. Alice is so gracious and makes sure everyone is enjoying her delicious servings. read more

Great food in a small town. I had beef bourguignon and it was moist, tender and flavorful. The salad was great as was the house-made buttermilk ranch dressing. You can't get anything you want, but the food is great at Alys' Restaurant. read more

Was very impressed. The food was delicious and the drinks flowed well. The menu changes weekly, so you can't see it beforehand. I had the salad with goddess dressing and a half rack of lamb. The mint jelly was delicious. We were a party of 4 so we ordered 4 different desserts to share. It worked out well. The carrot cake was good, but the chocolate bread pudding was AMAZING! Alys was so very friendly and kept checking on us to make sure everything was ok. I am definitely going back. And for those that say it's over priced- we paid about $50 per person and that was for a salad, entree, dessert and a few beverages. ;) read more

Alys' Restaurant - Half rack of lamb. - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

Very solid location and good quality food. The location has a good wine selection for a smaller establishment. The menu is small which is good as the chef doesn't have to focus on a lot of different choices. We had the ravioli and lamb which was fantastic. The lamb was so mild that I would recommend taming down the sauce (mint salsa verde) for the lamb. We would go back anytime. read more

To say this meal was INCREDIBLE would be an understatement! (I have mixed reviews about leaving a review in the event that we won't be able to ever get another reservation!) The FOOD, the cocktails (Old Fashioned's), the service, the genuine hospitality, the joy of cooking - EVERYTHING was as enjoyable as you can get! Alys was beautiful & sweet & happy & ONE HELLUVA COOK! This little gem of a home dining room is nearly halfway between Santa Fe & Denver; so it was the perfect mountain spot to meet my cousins for a weekend getaway. Each of our dinner selections was scrumptious (rack of lamb ribs, short ribs, chicken cordon bleu, ribeyes); the homemade (of course!) desserts were well worth the splurge. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Alys! We will definitely be back! read more

Alys' Restaurant - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

Aly's' Restaurant is a must if you are in the Cuchara area! Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere is unique. Alys makes all of the food herself and the menu is limited but it sure to have something for everyone - there was even a vegan option. She greets everyone and explains the menu as well. The setting is an old home that at one point was an art gallery that is now a restaurant. The seating is in what would be the living room to the house and there is a beautiful patio as well. The bathroom features a hand-painted claw- foot tub and is a great photo-op. Reservations are a must - there are only 8 tables in the main dining area and they only seat guests between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. read more

Alys' Restaurant - Adorable bathroom - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

The bleu cheese dressing on the wedge salad was delightful. The garlic mashed potatoes were out of this world good! The haricots verts were very fresh and crisp, as they should be. The steak was perfectly prepared and delicious. The wine selection was impressive and reasonably priced. For dessert we had crème brûlée and tiramisu. Yum. Enjoyed chatting with Alys. Very comfortable ambience. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Lovely gourmet restaurant with a fabulous wine list, and great service They specialize in lamb but i went with the chicken, which was cooked to perfection. My wife went with the fish - also outstanding. Make reservations at least a day before. read more