Truly enjoyed the food, service & atmosphere there. I loved the breakfast sandwich! So simple yet so delicious! Tried making my own once we were back but it's not the same lol. The biscuits were delicious too. read more

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Best place to eat in Aurora!!! The 3 year old son almost ate the entire whole fish....that says a lot! The Burrata & plum toast was amazing, but the homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich was really the winner!!!! Real mint, and cookie was outstanding, chewy, and to die for!!!!!!! read more

Amazing service, delicious food, wonderful cocktails. Everything was timed perfectly and the restaurant space itself has a really nice feel to it. Prior to ordering, they checked in if we had been there before and any allergies to be aware of - really courteous. 10/10, can't wait to go back! read more

Where do I start? From the host to the waitstaff it was absolutely divine! Superfresh, great with allergies, the marketplace which I hadn't been to before! I can't wait to discover more things here. A huge thank you to my friend Victoria Wolf from Victoria's gluten-free for suggesting it!! I enjoyed the octopus the smokiness was scrumptious. Sorry friends no pictures as I was too busy enjoying the food! read more

Best restaurant I've been to in Colorado. Great seasonal menu, approachable but exciting vibe. Definitely recommend, even for those not in Boulder. read more

Location: Great location in the Stanley. Lots of parking but it can get busy and fill up. Cleanliness and decor: The place is small but nicely decorated. Kept up well and clean. Food: Food is great and lovely plated. Staff: The staff was wonderful and helpful with the menu and wine selection. They are knowledgeable and attentive to the table. read more

Great service. Food was good. I'm not a fast drinker, so the time limit is a bit disappointing when you get a bottle of wine.

OMG get the Burger. Cooked to perfection (Med/rare) served on an English muffin bun. This bun holds up til the end. I hate when you get a good burger and the bun falls apart half way through. Not Annette's bun. And the light smoky flavor of the burger. This burger is the best burger I've ever had. Just to be sure, we ordered Annette's Burgers for dinner 3 times last week. It's $16 well spent. I would like to have a few more fries with the order. That being said I'd like 2 burgers next time. I hope it finds its way to the menu after COVID. read more

Wonderful restaurant to try, at Stanley Market place. Brunch reflected a creative and innovated menu. We went with the pork hash with two perfectly prepared poached eggs, with a tempting pickled mustard seeds and caramelized onions. The combination of flavors were amazing. Also, he ordered the Amaranth porridge, for a lighter breakfast. Wish it would of had fresh berries and a dollop of lemon curd. For refreshments, a French Press that was timed, for a perfect brew, served with cream and natural sugar lumps. Great for coffee lovers. There's also, a different daily biscuit that's offered, today it was apricot with gingered sugar with a side of apple butter. Brandon, was knowledgeable, attentive, and allowed us to converse, without hurrying us. It was such a refreshing accommodation. Definitely, will return, for happy hour or dinner. read more

The service was great from the hosts to the servers- and the food was delicious! Their biscuits are to die for!

This became my favorite brunch spot after just one visit. The service is friendly, we were able to walk right in and get a table on the patio at noon on a Sunday (whaaaaat?!) and the food and cocktails were fantastic! Of the four of us, three ordered the pork hash- the server was knowledgeable about all of the menu items, and apparently she really sold this one! I had the smoked trout rillette, and it was perfect! I also got the Jalisco julep, which was adorably served in a sterling silver cup that the owner/chef got dorm her grandmother as a child. Cute! I'm already planning my next visit, and you should, too! read more

Incredible dining experience! Setting was lovely with our own heated tent. Service was impeccable - you even press your "light on" button and they arrive. SUPER clean. Each course was fresh, flavorful and delicious! And the Stanley Marketplace was really lovely to shop around before dinner! read more

This place is amazing for Sunday brunch. Most likely for any meal! The Bloody Mary was delicious. Their biscuit of the day was SOOOOOO good and breakfast sammy makes me smile just remembering it. read more

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Annette is incredible. My husband and I went for our 1 year anniversary on a Saturday night, and I've never had better service. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful. The food was so great (we shared 2 small plates and 1 large plate and it was perfect). Then had coffee and dessert and I don't think it can be beat. Never have felt so taken care of at a restaurant, even when it was busy. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Annette - Wine Bars Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The food and drinks were nuanced and fantastic. There was also excellent, attentive service on top of it. All tables were well spaced out, and covid protocols were followed. Addition of touchless pay was great. Thanks for a nice night out! read more

I can't even put into words how amazing this place is. I am absolutely in love and not just because of the incredible food and adorable restaurant, but because of the insanely attentive and accommodating staff. And seriously attentive staff. Nelson and Willa were so sweet, friendly and professional - I can't imagine having a better experience with anyone else. Although you can tell this is a true team environment. Everyone has each other's backs and looks out for their customers. We were so impressed. Nelson came up to us as soon as we sat and broke down the menu and explained it's best to share and how much to share between the different options. He then asked if we had any allergies or other food accommodations they should make note of... which we had a list! He not only paid attention while we explained, but wrote everything down and shared that information with Willa and the chef so they could best recommend and adjust our food choices. And they did!! We had a tomato allergy and onion, corn, broccoli and nut intolerance to give you an idea of what we laid out. Willa told us exactly which menu items to avoid- which was actually only one item - and how to adjust the other options so we could all enjoy without missing out. Willa actually caught there was nuts in the warm beets purée before it came out so that we didn't get blindsided when it arrived and gave us the opportunity to cancel if we needed to. AMAZING!! They were so sensitive and helpful and friendly. They never made us feel bad about our requirements and ensured after each course that everything was perfect. They also explained each dish in detail as it came out. I honestly can't tell you enough how wonderful this place is. The long and short is you need to come here and have a fabulous, slow meal with amazing cocktails and wine. I posted all of our food pictures which included: radicchio, hummus, gnocchi, beef tongue (don't stray- it doesn't look like a tongue and was melt-in-your mouth amazing), beets and carrots, whole fish (another one not to be afraid of- it's an actual whole fish, but soooooo goooooood!). The chef went out of her way to change the sauce on the fish to exclude the tomatillos (salsa verde) but still make it the tastiest fish I've had in a long time. If that isn't amazing service, I don't know what is. The Grenache-Syrah wine we had was also incredible as was the Dusk to Dawn cocktail. I will be back here again this year, and I'm from Jersey. I actually mean that. I may make my reservation now before I come back in 3 months. Annette's was not voted one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for nothing. They earned this title and deserve a James Beard award! They've been nominated twice and the win is coming. Thank you so much for such a wonderful and memorable experience. You have four huge fans who will make it back again and again and share with everyone we know. read more

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After our brunch experience and my previous review, I heard from the managers at Annette. They explained the factors that led to our brunch experience, were very gracious and apologetic, and encouraged us to return. I think this is indicative of great service and restaurant owners/ managers who truly care about their guests. I love an excuse to eat out so we found ourselves at Annette on a Thursday evening and it was a very pleasant experience. The hostess and servers were all very welcoming and attentive. The decor is eclectic and modern, and we found the noise level to be perfect. We ordered a few small plates and shared the steak frites as our main dish. My favorite dish was a seasonal salad and I wish I could remember the name! It was so fresh and had so many great ingredients and textures. I have never loved a salad this much. The deviled eggs were delicious and the gnocchi impressed as well. I didn't love the beef tongue dish but I think that was more my preferences than the dish. The marrow toast it came with was heavenly. It seems that the menu here changes often, and there are so many dishes we didn't get to try. I'm looking forward to coming back and sampling some new items and more menu staples. Thanks Annette! read more

It was the best meal I've ever had. I've been to Michelin starred restaurants before and this beat them all. The staff were incredibly welcoming and actually cared about your experience. The restaurant is intimate with prob only 50 seats. They made a customer for life. read more

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flawless, start to finish a busy Friday night, covid regulations, hospitality, perfect plates...these folks are doing EVERYTHING right I wish there was more restaurants in denver on this level. the truth is, there really isn't Keep up the great work! read more

Been wanting to go here for years now and last night I was finally able to! Let me tell you it' was one of the best date nights we've ever been on. The service was incredible and the food was stunning and perfectly put together and seasoned. The waiter knew I was a huge fan of Caroline and even offered for me to go meet her. It made my whole night! Watching her and her staff glide effortlessly through service on a jam packed night was so badass to watch, knowing how hard they all work. The night was perfect and it was all thanks to the hard work and talent of the Annette kitchen and front of house staff. read more

Holy cow!.... come hungry. One of the best burgers I've ever had. The pork loin sandwich was to die for. Nelson, our server, was excellent!

Loved the casual atmosphere, the good service, and especially the food at this award winning restaurant in the Stanley marketplace. We started with cocktails ($2 off on Tuesdays), shared a butter lettuce salad, shared the whole bass and the gratin. The food was splendidly presented, tasted great, and was priced reasonably. Would definitely return were we in the area, although we made a special trip just to get here after reading multiple positive reviews. Let me add my voice to say "thumbs up." read more

Wow. Annette's is a top notch dining experience. Priced right, healthy portion sizes, super fresh ingredients that come together well in each dish, and superb service. We headed there on a Friday night with a reservation and found the space to be very homey despite having many contemporary cues. Depending on where you sit you may be pretty close (~3ft) to other tables, but we pretty soon got lost in our own conversation and food, so it didn't end up being an issue. Our server Charlotte was charming and knowledgeable about the menu, and Daniel, the manager, pointed us to a bottle of Cabernet Franc that was exactly what we were looking for. Service was timely, attentive, and presentation was on point. Standout dishes - gnocchi and the chicken. I don't normally make a point of getting chicken when I'm out, but I'd get this over and over again - very tender and the garlic flavor was amazing. I give points for the octopus patatas bravas because the chunks of octopus were huge and plentiful, but it was still a smidge undercooked. I get it - nobody likes overcooked octopus that tastes like cardboard but we weren't exactly expecting carpaccio, either. Still, 10/10, and we'll definitely be back again! read more

We had an enjoyable experience at Annette! The inside is cozy - while I love the Stanley marketplace, the steel isn't necessarily cozy, and Annette does a great job transforming the space. The service was friendly and each dish was carefully prepared and delicious. We were surprised how much we all enjoyed the beef tounge, which was out of all of our comfort zones! We also had the chicken, octopus, fries and gnocchi and all were delicious. I enjoyed the share plate style, but would have loved for a few plates to come out at the same time. Since everything came out one by one, we didn't have the opportunity to try any two dishes together and it would have been nice to pair an entree with a side. Either way, Annette is a great place for a date night or a delicious meal! read more

This restaurant is always fantastic, with some of the best food you'll find in Denver. Well worth the trek to The Stanley.

Had dinner here this week and the food was decent but the service abysmal. They are just way way understaffed. The waitstaff are much too few. It took an hour for entrees to be delivered. Could not even get water glasses filled after directly asking the waiter. She said, of course, never returned. Beware. Shame to see a restuarant cut corners like this. read more

We ordered the popcorn, fries, apple/parsley salad, and mussels and toast. We were very happy with all the food we tried. We had never had mussels before, and I was very pleasantly surprised with them! The waitress was so sweet and kind and told us what to expect with the mussels. She was also very knowledgeable about the menu. We are already talking about going back to try more food because we enjoyed it so much. read more

WOW, we absolutely loved this place and the food. We are out of towners visiting from San Diego, and I researched this spot as the new up and coming place. I was even more motivated to come here when I heard the head chefs were women :) Not only did it exceed my expectations with the food, but the service and hospitality were also exceptional. We came for an anniversary dinner which I noted in my reservation. We were greeted from the beginning on our celebration and once the server came to the table had bubbly ready for us to celebrate on the house :) def a nice touch! All items we ordered were delightful, would highly recommend. Best new dinner experience I had in a while :) read more

We were there for brunch on a Saturday morning. The place was busy, but not completely full, and our waitress did not greet us for at least 10-15 minutes after we sat down. The place is hip, but the food is mediocre, which is the only thing I care about. I find it strange that a hip place in the Denver area would only offer one savory vegetarian option on their brunch menu--and it's a pretty bland salad. The sweet biscuit of the day was pretty good. My boyfriend's breakfast sandwich was fine, but nothing special. All in all, I don't this place is worth the price. The portions are tiny, we each had an entree and shared a biscuit and we both left hungry. read more

What an excellent dining experience. We sat outside in an appropriately spaced tent on the Stanley Market grounds - just outside the restaurant. Our server was exceedingly gracious and knowledgeable (as were all the front of house staff we encountered). And all were masked FYI. The portions are smaller and intended for sharing and the waiter made this clear up front. The frites with aoli, kale salad and capellini dish with house made pasta were highlights. The best was saved for last with the Paris Brest dessert. We were sincerely impressed and will be back. Wishing this wonderful restaurant success through the current challenges facing dining establishments. read more

Incredible food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Not an everyday spot since it is small (so theres usually a wait) and the price, but perfect for a special occasion or date night. Boyfriend and I sat at the bar which was cozy and pretty comfortable. A bit close to my neighbor but not a big deal. Started with some delicious cocktails, i was super excited they had brennivin (pretty rare alcohol from iceland). I warned the waiter/ bartender I was vegetarian and to warn me if anything I ordered had meat (didn't know every single ingredient listed). He was super helpful with this. We got 5 dishes in total and everything was good. Favorites were deviled egg, mushroom and chickpea fritters, and gnocchi. These were absolutely amazing. I'm still thinking of the mushroom and chickpea fritters, some sort of magic in that dish I swear. We also had the red beans and cauliflower and the sunchoke gratin. The red beans were good, kind of a spanish vibe to that which was unexpected but tasty. The gratin was really good but way too big. I would've liked a smaller portion of that and larger of some of the others. Desserts sounded delicious but we were way too full, especially ending with the gratin which was a bit heavy. Overall a fantastic meal, looking forward to going back again. read more

LOVE AT FIRST BITE!! Not only is the ambiance absolutely adorable, but the girls in charge ROCK. And their menu is pretty great as well. I'm about to review their lunch specials but note that the season of lunch is coming to and end and happy hour season is upon us! I absolutely love that their kitchen is mostly open and is right there when you walk in. You get a nice whiff of what's cooking g the moment you walk into the dining room and for me, it made my hunger pangs grow and my mouth watered. As far as the food goes: you cannot go wrong. I had the grilled cheese with tomato soup. The bread was perfect and perfectly grilled, the cheese combo with the apricot preserves was to die for and I don't even care for apricots at all. The tomato soup, I would give my first born to have the recipe. It puts all other tomato soups to shame, even my grandmas. Shh. We also had the pork sandwich and that was equally as perfect, and I don't even care for rye bread. Nothing overpowered the next ingredient and the shoestring fries were also lovely. I also admired their side of greens as it was almost too simple. I would have liked to see some cherry tomatoes or carrots floating around in there, but it was lovely nonetheless. There is a patio and seating inside. I can't wait to be back!!!! read more

Stanley Marketplace, the new multi-retail complex out this way in Stapleton, is fast becoming a hub of all things good; a gourmet chocolatier ( Miette et chocolat ), a nice brewpub (Cheluna Brewing Co.), and a well-appointed liquor store (Mr. B's Wine and Spirits). Add to this list one of my favorite places for brunch, lunch, and dinner; Annette. Owner/Executive Chef Caroline Glover opened Annette after honing her considerable skills most recently at Acorn, The Source's high-end eatery. This is Chef Glover's first restaurant, though you'd never know it judging by the polish of the space, the staff (several of whom came over from Acorn to work at Annette), and the food. I've been twice and it's been one delicious home run after another. Case in point: Brunch. I wandered in on a low-key Saturday and found s seat at the bar, the best seat in the house. I got a birds-eye view of the open kitchen and could watch the crew do their thing. I also got to chat with the staff, a really friendly, relaxed bunch. I learned some of the back-story that makes Annette the place it is, and discussed the fine points of Romesco sauce with Daniel who, I think, runs the front of the house. I'll get to their Romesco here shortly. I went in expecting to have their grilled cheese, an amalgam of cheddar, apricot, and blackened onion, but ordered the curtido instead after the bartender's description...kind of like sauerkraut but not as acidic What arrived went way above my expectations and made me a cutrido fan for life. Curtido is a South American fermented cabbage dish you'll often find serced with pupusas. Annette's version mingles a mildly spicy and sweet house-made purple cabbage curtida with bitter arugula for some peppery bite over a bed of simple cooked black beans. Dollops of citrus crema dot the salad and a cap of shredded Manchego completes it. It really was all the flavors, one playing off the other, a little bitter with creamy lemon or some earthy black beans and zesty Manchego. The whole thing became a glorious mixture the further into the bowl I ate. The potatoes were things of beauty...crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Not pictured was a little pot of Romesco sauce which I asked for to to dip the potatoes in. Annette's Romesco is the best I've had in a Denver Restaurant, perfectly balanced and addictive. I managed to save a potato to dredge up the smear of crema and cheese remaining in the bottom of the bowl. Delicioso! I'll be heading back to Annette soon to try more of their unique and well-crafted food. I hope you give it a try if you haven't already, this a rare place from the front to the back of the house. read more

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I'm giving three stars only because the space and service were awesome...the food, not so much. I guess at this point in my dining experience I need to just stay away from big hype. It almost always disappoints. But again, kudos to the way great staff! Wonderful people for sure! We had three dishes and cocktails. My cocktail was so sticky sweet I could barely choke it down. Should have sent it back but keep thinking maybe it was just the way it was poured and it would even out. Of course that never happened because it was so tiny it was gone in four sips...literally. Now the food. One word. Wait, no, three. One word for each item. Panzanella - vinegar. Squid with squash blossom - flavorless. Roast chicken -sherry. And that was that. Came away borderline sick from the heavy hand of vinegars. I'm usually game to give a spot a second or even third chance, but probably not this one. Why? Because I wanted a little bread to soak up what I though would be delicious sauce on the chicken and they freaking charged us for it! Seriously! $36 for a half roast chicken and you're charging for a couple slices of bread. Thanks anyway Annette. read more

What a culinary delight. This gem in Stanley, has a creative menu that was rich in flavor and variety. I was so impressed with the sauces, fresh ingredients and balance in each dish. So refreshing to find a place with actual skill in the kitchen - with the changes in the culinary scene in Denver I rarely have my mind blown and am Often disappointed. This was amazing! If you are cultured in food I highly recommend checking it out. We ordered one of almost everything on the menu. Favs were pork belly, butter lettuce, peas and carrots, chicken, whole fish. read more

I've tried Annette for both dinner and brunch. For all the accolades, I was expecting a bit more. We left feeling underwhelmed and still hungry. Three stars for the fries though! read more

Annette is my go to restaurant. Incredible food. Service is second to none. Everyone there is so knowledgeable about what they are serving and clearly work very hard. read more

Everything about Annettes was amazing. We scored a reservation in one of their greenhouses for two. It was intimate and cozy. The level of service was just right and the food was amazing. We ordered the ricotta and Parmesan gnudi which was delicious. Soft and pillowy with a delicious buttery sauce. The sunchoke gratin was hearty and cheesy. The bone marrow toast was rich and delicious. The fish of the day was a sea bass and it did not disappoint. We got a piece of pecan pie to go and the crust was so flakey. Highly recommend. It was all super delicious. read more

Love the open kitchen, we were able to get a full fish (special) it was delicious! Also happy hour wine was good :)

Wasn't overly impressed with the food. Flavor was lacking. We started with the popcorn and deviled eggs. There was some red stuff in the egg that did not vibe with it. Also, they loaded it with chives. We then moved to the fries, which were normal fries, followed by the plum burrata. There was a lack of flavor and it was a little awkward that the plums were cut into chunks. I think we expected more of a jam thing. Our last two dishes were the beef tongue with bone marrow toast and the octopus. Some of the flavors with the beef tongue didn't go together, but the octopus dish was pretty good. I'd give this place a few more months and then check it out. read more

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