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! Fantastic food, charming ambiance and super friendly folks. They have a limited menu and extensive wine list, but everything was delicious! To fully appreciate the experience, you have to shed your expectations of a traditional fine dining experience. This is more like going to your favorite Aunt's house for dinner who happens to be a gourmet cook and talented wine collector. The place is literally a residential building. 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. 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. The vibe is definitely more private dinner party than commercial enterprise. 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

Back in La Veta and got to eat at Aly's twice. Great little house with wonderful art. The owner is delightful! Love talking with her. Both times started with old fashioned and the wife got dirty martinis. Also a huge wine list with not so huge prices. For the first meal the wife had seared Ahi Tuna with wild rice and veggies. I had something new - chicken paprikash. both were delicious and we had leftover chicken as another meal. The second trip the wife had the lamb chops and I had the Bistro steak. Served with mashers and veggies. Both so good and got another meal of leftovers. For dessert had a delicious crème brûlée. Her wonderful desserts are only $5. Worth a trip!! read more

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

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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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

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. It has gorgeous patio and indoor seating, a fabulous wine selection, and I believe is wheelchair accessible as well. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place! Thank you Aly for so many summers of wonderful memories! P.S. the bathroom is SO CUTE read more

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Staff was not friendly or helpful. Great food with a large price tag. Expect greater than $80 for two with one drink each. Small parties only. Restaurant is small and at times crowded. 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. It felt very special being in Alys' home and being fed an amazing meal. 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

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. It was a small intimate restaurant. The owner was very inviting and spoke to all of her customers. 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

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. The ambiance is casual but intimate. We sat outside during a lovely La Veta evening with our pup. Highly recommend. 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

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

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

The food was divine! The service was amazing! Such a quaint and intimate experience! 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

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

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

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

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

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

Had another "Birthday Dinner" there. As always, the very best in service, atmosphere and dinner! Always has a vegetarian option, as well as a large selection of incredible fare for all. Truly makes all feel special, Alys is a local treasure! read more

Never had a bad meal here. This is spectacular food. The wait staff is excellent and the owner is too. What a great place!

This is the best restaurant in Huerfano County hands down! My husband and I have eaten here a half-dozen times and have always enjoyed it. Alys' has a warm, homey ambiance with very friendly service. The steaks and rack of lamb are always first rate and cooked to order. The mashed potatoes are fantastic! The desserts are consistently delicious and the coffee is fresh-brewed and piping hot. Our biggest critique would be that we wish they provided patrons with a menu. They always have plenty to chose from and it's difficult to remember all the choices when they are called out by the server. Or, maybe they could have a standard menu and the server just goes over the weekly specials. It's nice to dine and take your time picking your entree. People enjoy talking about the menu with friends and family and what they plan on ordering. The restaurant has a nice wine list however, it would be helpful if patrons could order their wine after making their entree selections in order to better pair the wine with their meal. Also, we noticed that our green vegetable side was consistently cooked in the microwave. It would be great if the greens were grilled right next to the meat. It would provide additional umami to the entrees. At some point during your meal, Alys typically comes to your table to say hello and see if you are enjoying your food. It is truly a lovely place. We will always dine at Alys' Restaurant! read more

A wonderful experience! Great wine selection and a fabulous meal. A lot of care was taken and the wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The location is small, but nicely done, the bathroom was beautiful and very clean. Alys herself made wine recommendations and greeted us multiple times. read more

amy's NEVER disappoints!! service is on point, friendly, and warm. The food options are always hard to chose from bc they're al so tempting! definitely a diamond in the rough in this small mountain town! read more

Alys' Restaurant - my daughter and I split the prime rib & lobster meals. delish!! - American Near Me - La Veta, Colorado

If I could I would give a lower rating. This place thinks to highly of themselves my wife and I ordered a take out meal we were charged the same rate for our dinner as if we were set in dinner. The meal was served on styrofoam plates and we were charged about $40 per plate, $80 for a picnic dinner when we ate at DJ Streak House in Pueblo we paid $50 for two gine steak dinner. So do not waste your money here. As the mesl gave diarrhea for 2 days 2 hours after I eat. read more