So thoughtful, from: - The dining room (classy, cozy, not too loud) - Service (everyone was so attentive in a chill, friendly way) - The food! So many thoughtful touches and overall just so delicious. The menu descriptions are really understated, but everything was so flavorful it surprised us in such a good way - Easy parking because it's in the Stanley marketplace with an inside and outside entrance. read more

Quite a gem! We were running across town and happened to correspond with going by Annette. It's a cute little restaurant situated in a cool looking food hall that we want to explore more of. We walked in and were able to get a table right away. It's a bustling place and the table arrangements could possibly be set up better. If you have something personal to discuss, probably do it with ice cream after dinner. When it came to ordering drinks, we got the fear + loathing and the 200 years. Both were good! The fear + loathing is an apt name, a spritz but with a more complex taste that isn't overly sweet. The 200 years was a delicious patio sipper. The food! I have to say that we've been to a bunch of nouveau pasta-focused places that have been; eh, we could do better at home. So, I was somewhat skeptical when putting in an order for the pasta. It arrived and tasted so fresh! The pasta was perfectly made, like nonni's but maybe better (don't tell her) a great pairing for a warm summer evening. The fish, wow, the star of the whole event! The fish fell off the bone and combined with the topping, created a splash of flavor. 10/10. The staff was amazing, boisterous and able to help navigate putting together an order. As an fyi, Tuesdays are happy hour all day long. We didn't find that out until after. I guess we'll have to come back another Tuesday! read more

The first time we came to Annette was March 2018. I had eaten at Spotted Pig in NYC and was excited to try the Denver Gastro Pub and it did not disappoint. Our friends from England were with us and we ordered everything from the menu and the whole experience was 5 plus. In 2019, we had brunch that was incredible. It took us 3 years to get back (move, Pandemic, etc). Last night we made a last minute decision to get a bite at Annette. The staff were great and we were so surprised they could seat us on the covered patio. Once we were seated, we realized why we could be seated. They had just sealed/painted their floors!! Come on Caroline, sense of smell is 80% of what we taste. The fumes were intolerable and shame on us for staying. As we sat, we were looking at weeds and garbage cans in an unmaintained uncovered patio area. The atmosphere was terrible. Then we are served food on chipped dishes. Maybe you need Gordon Ramsay to help you? Food - the menu was uninspiring and since we committed to staying, we decided to order small plates. Deviled Eggs - I have had better, plus one egg was mangled Oysters - perfectly chilled and great sizes Chicken liver pate - solid, generous portion, I would have preferred to have the cherry Mostarda on the side Caroline - have pride in every aspect of your restaurant and not just the menu. Sorry for the length, but since my panties were in a twist, I was so disappointed. If you have not been, you should try and make your own decision. read more

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Everything here is perfect! You wouldn't expect this to be a fave spot for burgers and fries (because they have a TON of other incredible options) but please make sure you swing by on a Tuesday to get the best burger you'll ever have. Plus it's all night happy hour on Tuesdays! read more

Annette was the first restaurant I ever worked in and Caroline and the staff were so patient with me because I was so effing stupid. I learned so much about cooking and consistency and genuine care for the craft during my very short time there (I was so completely out of my league). I've grown up a lot since then and I still think Annette is the best restaurant I've ever worked. From the care for the food, to the care for its people, and the deep love for the community and industry. Annette is a place that needs to be loved and supported. The bonus is you get a really stellar meal and service every single time you go. read more

One of the BEST places to dine while in Colorado. Tucked in the Stanley Marketplace, this intimate, wood fire restaurant provides the coziest oasis. Let's not even talk about the wine and food options. Just get the beef tongue. --then a little of everything else. There's heart, soul, and so much delicious detail in this space. You can tell Chef cares so much and translates it well through her food. Friends hang at the community table. A night solo at the bar. Date night outside in the heated patio. Just do it. We love Annette! read more

I have wanted to try this place since reading about the chef and restaurant in Food and Wine Magazine some months back. I have to say, I was disappointed overall given the hype and price point. My meal for the evening consisted of the: -Fries with aioli which were pretty great. -Roasted maitake mushrooms with chickpea fritters. Pretty bland tasting overall and the mushrooms and fritters did not pair well together, either in flavor profile or texture. -gnocchi - this dish was quite tasty but sadly so small -sunchoke gratin - this was very heavy with layers and layers of sunchoke and very heavy cheese on top. Very hearty but the presentation was not very appealing -Roasted chicken - tender and juicy but not as well flavored as I would have hoped. -Dessert was butter cake and pecan pie. The butter cake was pretty basic but overpowered with ice cream. The pecan pie was not restaurant quality as I have found similar and fresher versions in grocery store bakeries Overall just above mediocre food at high prices. The service, while initially stellar became non-existant when the server got a large party. Crickets for more than 30 minutes while waiting for the dessert order to be taken. Clearly no other staff or manager willing to assist. read more

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First time in; it was amazing. Had Escabeche Escarole Salad, House Spaghetti, and Beef Tongue with Bone Marrow. All richly flavored and excellent. Modest sized, yet creative wine list but covered a broad range of tastes so easy to find something tasty. Great cocktails. Fun vibe. Service friendly and professional. Highly recommend. Will be back! read more

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We had a fantastic dinner at Annette! We made a reservation for 4 on a Saturday night to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday. The staff was very accommodating and allowed us to drop off a secret cake beforehand, to be brought out to surprise her at the end. We were struck by how kind and accommodating the servers were throughout our experience! The cocktails and food were delicious too -- the oysters and succotash were probably my favorites. I would definitely come back here when in Denver. read more

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When you want to treat yourself, this is the place to go to! I've only ever had the Wagyu burger that comes with fries and a delicious garlic aioli. It is SO good! I also recommend their cocktails, as the last time I ordered one it was yummy. It's just too bad I don't remember the name of it haha. The price point here is high, but that's because everything is literally made from scratch. There usually is a wait unless you plan on sitting the bar solo or make a reservation prior online. Plus, Stanley Marketplace offers a variety of things to look at/eat/do. Worth the trip. read more

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This place was just too adorable. We had a party of 12 and reserved the yurt. It was heated and gave us privacy. I've never dined in a yurt and so I was so giggly due to the cuteness factor and new experience. Food was superb! My favorites: Devil egg: I love mustard and chives. Each order comes with 1 egg (2 pieces) Sunchoke gratin: I love sunchokes but this dish has inspired me to try something different. It's potatoes layered with sunchoke purée. Must order if you like gratin and artichoke flavor. Pork tenderloin: the best!!! And the salad was light, vibrant, and colorful. Love the baby peppers. My kids loved the pork. Must order. Whole fish: amazing as well. Not unique but still tasty Beef tongue: tender and I'm a fan of mustard seeds Pork schnitzel: good but too salty for us to finish. It was seasoned with too much salt unfortunately but every other dish was superb so it did not ruin the night read more

We came for a birthday and it was so yummy! Service was great! Our server helped us order and space out our food. We ordered family style and it was a great option for our party so that we could try multiple different items. read more

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Great dinner. Excellent service. They managed to accommodate our party of four for an early dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed my bourbon drink, practice what you peach, and the assorted mocktails. The popcorn app was really good. I need to know what they put in there to make it so good. The steak frites was delicious. Well seasoned steak and shoestring fries. But the star of the show was the pork schnitzel. Nicely made with a really crispy breading. Yumm. The only item I would pass on the next time was the pork tonnoto. Reminded me of tuna salad. read more

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I loved the ambience of this place as well as the food and drinks, sooo I think we over ordered. I got a little too excited and and ordered the beef tongue, pork schnitzel, radicchio salad, and the Annette burger and fries. I forgot to take pics of the other dishes and drinks (too busy stuffing my face). Everything tasted amazing, but the pork schnitzel is a must order! read more

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I've been wanting to try Annette for years as it's consistently ranked in top Denver restaurants. Well, I finally got my chance. We came on a weekday right at opening and luckily, were able to snag a table without a reservation (I don't recommend this strategy - seating is very limited and the restaurant is very popular). I wasn't as charmed by the ambience as I expected to be given the rave reviews about it, but it's a nice intimate dining room with great light and lots of live plants. The food lives up to the hype. I really wasn't blown away by the menu (the offerings didn't really seem to be to my taste) but we ordered a couple small plates and an entree to share. My expectations were blown away. The pate was delicious (if a tad salty), the potatoes were yummy, and I got to eat the best damned pork chop I've ever tasted. Crazy good. Got me obsessing about when I can get back and order it again level good. Yeah, Annette is the real deal. read more

Annette is that charming little restaurant that you walk past when entering the Stanley Marketplace and think to yourself you need to come try it out. Well, I tried it for you and now you absolutely must go! I had perused the menu online prior to going so I already knew that I wanted to eat everything. I also knew I wanted to start off with the "A day in the life" cocktail. Its a spritzer sort of cocktail, so it was light, refreshing, and slightly sweet. I had the spiced nuts while waiting on my guest and if I had had a shovel or if it was appropriate to dump the whole bowl into my mouth, I would have. We shared the butter lettuce salad, succotash, grilled beef tongue, octopus, and the parsnips. First, the beef tongue stole the show. It was perfectly prepared and the bone marrow toast that accompanied it was the perfect way to introduce someone to eating/trying bone marrow. The butter lettuce salad was delicious and beautifully presented. The parsnips and succotash were also quite good. Surprisingly, the octopus dish had more octopus than potatoes. It was recommended that we mix it up to get the sauce well distributed, so we did. This dish was good, but slightly underwhelming for my expectations of Annette. There were only a few options for dessert so we opted out although the mint chocolate chip ice cream cookie did sound delicious and mint chocolate chip ice cream is my jam! Maybe next time. The interior is beautiful and the service was excellent. I did make a reservation for the community table, but ended up sitting at the bar instead. I'd recommend making a reservation any night of the week and giving this place a try. You're sure to be delighted! read more

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Came here for brunch and it's a solid place! Very small and intimate so I suggest making a reservation before you go. I got the pork hash and it was so tender and all the spices went very well together. My husband got the breakfast sandwich and oh my gosh it was AMAZING. It was so so so good and the flavors all blended together so well. Overall great brunch, a little on the pricer side for brunch but you'll leave satisfied with the food portions and flavor! read more

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Came here on a Friday evening for dinner. I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance, which I highly recommend. We were seated in one of the outdoor greenhouses- we had perfect weather for it and were completely comfortable, but I could imagine it might not make for the most pleasant experience if you get a day with bad weather. They told us off the bat that most of the plates are small plates and to order a few per person. The food also takes a while to prepare, so they prefer you order everything at once. We ordered the grilled asparagus, leek gratin, beef cheeks with polenta, tagliatelle, and the whole fish. We had a table of four so we just had small bites of each of the small plates, but every bite was so delicious. The beef cheeks were so moist and fell apart with a spoon. The leek gratin was so creamy but with a nice crunch at the top. The tagliatelle and asparagus were my favorites. The mushrooms in the tagliatelle were so flavorful and added such a great flavor to the dish. The char of the asparagus is something I'm still thinking about, and the sauce and relish that topped it was just amazing. The last dish that came out was the whole fish. The kitchen had already sliced the fish open to make it easier to eat. The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crisp to our liking. The sauce and peppers that topped the fish were great complements to the dish. Overall, we were very happy with our meal. The food was fantastic and I definitely get why Annette has so many raving reviews. Plus the service was great and we loved the atmosphere. Would definitely come back for dinner or brunch! read more

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Amazing service, food, drinks, and atmosphere! Highly recommend the sea island red peas + cauliflower, grouper bouillabaisse, and the grilled beef tongue + marrow toast. Unique flavors and quite the perfect, romantic spot within Stanley Marketplace. read more

Amazing spot! Immaculate vibes, food and cocktails. Make sure you have a reservation on busy days or for parties more than 4. My favorite dish was probably the mafaldine pasta, but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My favorite cocktail was the cranes in the sky. I'm not a rye fan, but the rye cookies were pretty good, and the pecan pie was fab! read more

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Hosted a 40-person business dinner with Annette. Absolutely wonderful experience! Nelson (owner) is a delight to work with -- very thoughtful and responsive. The staff was all professional and polite. The food was amazing. Would definitely recommend for events, and I would also come back for dinner in the future. Thank you, Annette! read more

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It's not that it was bad, it just wasn't anything special. I went for brunch and I was disappointed. Everything lacked flavor and originality. Again, nothing was actually bad, just not particularly good. -One of our two servers was great, the other was not very nice. But the woman who sat us down was super sweet. -The breakfast tacos were nothing special, they lacked flavor. -The granola and earl gray yogurt was the best part. It was different and good. -The blueberry biscuit was good -I liked their French press coffee I definitely want to go back to try their dinner, but I wouldn't particularly recommend their brunch. read more

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We had a nice dinner here. Started with the liver pate which was probably best to share with 4-6 people (it was pretty big for 2 - comes with 10 pieces of bread), also had the cavatelli which was good (light, small portions - good for an appetizer). We split the whole fish, which was very flavorful and delicious. Also ordered the chicken but by then we were too full and couldn't eat anymore, so we took that home. Would come again and probably order one less item read more

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This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants since moving to Denver, and I've easily sampled over 30 different restaurants in the area. Although they have a rotating menu, they do an incredible job with all of the food they make. My favorites so far have been: Pork Schnitzel: Such a good, large portioned dish with a creamy mustard sauce. Gnocchi: They add a bit of lemon that really complements the creamy and heavy gnocchi really well. Pate: They rotate the different fruits that go with the pate but every one of them pairs so well together! Served with buttered toast that is just an incredible combination of flavors. Overall they do a really good job with all of their dishes and it feels like they've taken a page out of a food chemistry textbook because they always have additional flavors that are slightly atypical but always complement the dishes really well. read more

The food here is seriously to die for-- especially the wagyu burger. I've eaten here three times and gotten it twice. We also did a fun date night, but on a packed weekend night, it was difficult to hear each other from across the table. Regardless, the food was so good that it didn't matter. read more

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Good food and great service. Most things are cooked on live fire so you know they have to be extra mindful. We basically got everything on the menu and got to sit in the Yurt since we had over 10 people. Which was warm and well furnished for a unique dining atmosphere. Great experience and will be back. read more

Service was outstanding and the food was extremely delicious- some of the best plates we've had! The four of us ordered the spring panzanella salad, pate, grilled beef tongue with marrow toast to start. Then shared the wagyu burger, half chicken and lamb with grits for second course. We ordered way too much food but thankfully have leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. The chicken was moist with crispy skin and amazing sauce over bitter greens. The lamb was delicate and extremely flavorful. This was our first time and we will definitely be back! read more

Our first and last dinning experience at Annette did not pan out in any way. We arrived exactly on time for our reservation at 7:30pm and were told our reservation was at 8:30pm and we had to site outside on the porch. While I am siting there at 7:45 I get a phone call from the manager asking if we are going to show up for our 7:30pm reservation! It would not be so bad if the service had been professional or the dishes from a very limited menu had been good. The muscles we were served had been siting in the kitchen and arrived at the table lukewarm and the roasted fish dish took forever to get served and was improperly boned. Between courses dirty dishes were not removed. We tried Annette because it recently won a James Beard award. Beard must be spinning in his grave! read more

STAY AWAY A good restaurant has attentive service, a welcoming, ambience, and good food. Annette offered us none of these at our recent visit. After being denied a table, although many were empty, we were seated at a bar and informed that some menu items could take up to 37 minutes to prepare, but there were others that would be prepared more expeditiously. We ordered items from the quicker preparation list . After 45 minutes of waiting and receiving no food , we simply left, never to return again. This diner who has dined in upscale restaurants on six continents was sorely disappointed. There are better places than Annette to dine in Denver. read more

It was so yummy! We will return when we come back to Denver. Food was pricey but delicious!

A very quaint, boutique-style gathering place. Not a place for large groups, but a place for close friends. Composed plates so bring your "A" game when it comes to conversation, because you will wait a bit. But it's worth it. Happy Hour is a fun time. The steak frites is a surprise find on any happy hour menu, let alone here. Mussels are good. Comparable to Sunday Vinyl in LoDo, if you've ever been. It's white wine based, so that's already a great start. Looking forward to dining al fresco soon. Dinner only... read more

This place was amazing. Everything we had, from the deviled eggs to the pecan pie with earl grey ice cream, was amazing. The radicchio salad was an awesome take on a caesar . The mains included a ricotta cavatelli and a pork tenderloin. Biggest surprise was roasted maitakes and kohlrabi. Service was amazing. They all knew their stuff. Made very well informed recommendations as well. Ambiance was dark and romantic. But also lively. We sat at the bar and it was great to watch the kitchen crew do their stuff. We would go back in a heart beat. This is, bar far, the best relaxed fine dining in Denver. read more

Food and service were top notch. Can't say enough about our friendly waiter. The place serves dishes kind of tapas style, so you get to try lots of different things . The deviled eggs are a must, I could have eaten those all night. Best beef tongue I've ever had, combined with the bone marrow toast, mmm! Cozy and intimate ambiance, perfect for great food, drinks, and conversation. read more

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Finally got to try Annette. Had been meaning to dine here since they opened. Food was excellent, of course, and so was the service. The roast chicken was especially memorable, in a vinegary sauce. Only criticism - the limited menu was really light on vegetables, heavy on meat dishes. Would not recommend for strict vegans or vegetarians, unless they do dishes by request. read more

Wow! What an incredible brunch experience! We made a reservation for their yurt (no extra charge for this), which was a super cool experience. Felt like we were enjoying a great meal up in he mountains! The service was incredible and there's actually a switch you can hit in the yurt yo request service (it was never necessary). We had a variety of cocktails and sodas, which were all fantastic! I enjoyed the grilled cheese with bacon and tasted the pork hash. Both were just fantastic. The grilled cheese was on point and came with a super tasty butter lettuce salad. The pork hash had really tasty deep fried potatoes that were so crunchy like fries! Overally just a fantastic experience. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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Great experience at Annette -- perfect spot to swing by and have a quick hangout or grab drinks! I stopped by on a Wednesday evening with a friend and we were able to get a table without a reservation which is always a nice feature -- specifically it was an outdoor pod (which I'm thinking was set up earlier in pandemic times), but it was a nice spot regardless! The menu is pretty extensive and has some solid options (especially with regard to drinks), and their wine selection has something for most peoples' wine palates. Overall I'd recommend and say it's worth trying Annette -- tit's a great date spot! read more

Went to Annette's for dinner - first time. It is cozy - really awesome, lovely environment. Food overall was very good but over-priced for the amount served (very small portions). The server was not overly attentive -- I nver received a drink though I asked for it twice. The bill came and it was not itemized so I have no idea if I was charged for the drink or not. My big beef with the restaurant is the card they give you at the end of the meal. It states that they charge a 4% service fee on every check. The card says they give this to patrons in the interest of transparency. Well -- transparency would be giving the card at the start of the meal. The info is on their website under "info" but not on the menu (that I could find). The dinner menu does state: "for parties of 6 or more, an automatic gratuity of 20% will be added". If the restaurant builds in a 4% tip to "provide a living wage" and "...higher wages for our employees and toward benefits like health insurance and paid time off", then patrons are likely to tip less --- which is what we did. We tip for food quality and service when going to a restaurant. If you want to build in tip (say 15-20%) to provide a living wage for servers/workers -- then put that on your website, tell patrons when they sit down, and put on the menu, etc. ... then tell patrons they do not need to tip unless exceptionally pleased with their meal/service. We found out about the built in service fee at the end of the meal -- which left a bad taste in my mouth. Also, every bill should be itemized --- in the interest of transparency. read more

Actually closer to 4.25 stars. Had the whiskey breakfast cocktail (very refreshing). Need about 1-2 dishes per person (larger dishes count as 2-3). Chicken liver pate: very smooth and mustard and blueberry added an extra element. Butter lettuce + tarragon: well seasoned, but lacked a crunch factor IMO Grilled beef tongue: very tender pieces. Marrow bread was rich Spring tagliatelle: pasta was excellently cooked (perfect al dente) Octopus patatas bravas: potatoes were nice and crispy. Would have preferred slightly less garlic aioli to enjoy the octopus more Bone-in pork chop: don't normally prefer a large piece of meat, but it was very tender and fat was well rendered. Meat off the bone was especially tender. Overall, a fantastic meal and would return. PRO TIP: 1-2 dishes per person will leave you satisfied read more

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Delicious food all around, highlight was the seasonal housemade pasta. Service was super friendly and ambiance was relaxing. A real gem of Aurora, will be coming back. read more

The whole experience was fantastic. We had the beef tongue, east coast oysters and mussels and frites. All of it was so delicious. And of course, the staff was super friendly all around. Will def be coming back. read more

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