We had an amazing dinner at Local Jones (LJs) at the Halcyon Hotel, visiting on the second night of…read moretheir new menu, and they absolutely nailed it. Our party of four was impressed from start to finish. We had an amazing dinner at Local Jones (LJs) at the Halcyon Hotel, visiting on the second night of their new menu, and they absolutely nailed it. Our party of four was impressed from start to finish. The staff was outstanding--knowledgeable, prompt, and attentive without ever hovering. It felt like they truly cared about making sure we had a great experience. The food was excellent across the board. My New York strip was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The rest of our group loved their dishes just as much--the mussels, shepherd's pie, and braised short ribs all got rave reviews. It's not often that four totally different entrées are all home runs, but LJs pulled it off. Great service, great atmosphere, great food. We will definitely make LJs a regular stop whenever we're in Denver. Highly recommend!

First time eating at Local Jones and the food was amazing! The service and atmosphere were also…read moreoutstanding! I had a well done omelette with spinach and peppers...it was prepared exactly as I requested! The potatoes were absolutely delicious! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! This place is a must try!

This bar is located atop the Halcyon hotel in Cherry Creek and overlooks the Rocky Mountains. The…read moreatmosphere is fun and trendy, with plenty of seating and shade. The mist offers a welcome relief from the summer heat. The pool area is separate, which makes me wonder why they serve drinks in plastic. If you are beer drinker, you might be disappointed with the very limited selection, while the wine list is better. We visited on a hot day, perfect for a frozen cocktail. I had the Toucan with Camp Viejo Rose, Elderflower, and Absinthe. It wasn't strong at all, but perfectly refreshing. We enjoyed our drinks, snacking on fries and admiring the views, while the mist deliciously caressed our backs.

This was a great rooftop happy hour place. My friend got there early and she said the server was…read morereally helpful trying to help her find a spot to sit for four of us. I felt like the service was really attentive. We did have our hearts set on one of the appetizers, but they were out of that. We ended up with a pizza and did enjoy that and our drinks.

The cutest neighborhood wine bar ever!! I have been going here since 2018 or so. This place does…read morenot disappoint! Our lovely person, Kassey was so kind and sweet, almost as sweet as the prosecco we ordered. ;) The cheese plate is so mouth watering and the bread made my European husband, want more to go. Each cheese told a different story but also blended so well bite after bite. The cava wine was the perfect balance of sweet and dry. Next time, I will do the bubbles flight. I can't wait to spend more evenings here and people watch. The vibes are 15/10. I remember when it was 2 doors down and LOVE that this place is still thriving. Next on my list is also to get some merch. Walking to this paradise makes it also a gem. The wine selection is huge! You won't be disappointed! It's wine o'clock somewhere. (NOW) :)

Great little wine bar near capital hill with a great patio. The wine flights are a great deal and…read morethe baked Brie is delicious.

I came here with my boss for a quick work lunch, and we needed to be in and out pretty fast. It…read morelooked like the bartender was also serving the high-top tables, so it took a minute to get his attention, but once we ordered, everything moved quickly! I got the Caprese pesto sandwich, or at least I think that's what it was called, and wow. It was so good. I honestly could've eaten another one I've also been here before for dinner with friends and remember loving the pasta. Whether it's lunch, date night, or dinner with friends, this place has always been solid. Definitely worth it, and I'll be back!!

Looking for a nice, if casual, Italian restaurant for a nice dinner with the wife and calling back…read moreto a recent trip we made to Italy. North Italia looked like it fit the bill. There were bright elements in our visit, but overall, I was disappointed. FOOD & DRINK: We ordered a couple of cocktails. The S'mores seasonal cocktail was mostly about sweetness (a not uncommon thing here). My Diabolo cocktail had what might have been a pleasant, lightweight fruit flavor, but that was overwhelmed by Calabrian chilis (which also threatened to overwhelm the apps). Both more or less matched the description on the menu, but the execution was underwhelming. I later had a glass of Chianti, which was nice. We had some Cacio e Pepe Arancini, which did not remind me at all of Cacio e Pepe, and were sort of gooey, though the pesto aioli was a nice touch. We split a Caesar salad which was a good idea because (a) it was huge and (b) it was the tastiest thing we had -- an excellent, garlicky dressing, with a good blend of lettuce, parmesan, and house croutons. My lasagna came in a little metal baking bowl that, duh, it was baked in. It looked very nice, and was a generous proportion, but it made actually cutting up and eating bites of the lasagna a bit awkward. The savory of the sauce in the lasagna was mostly swamped by the sweetness of the ricotta mixture. My wife had Short Rib sauce on Lumache pasta. It was tasty, but not as flavorful as the short ribs or the rest of the menu description hinted. That was an overall flaw of most of what we had -- interesting-sounding items that seemed to have the flavor turned down to 3. For dessert, the salted caramel Budino was fine but too sweet. That also described the Tiramisu. The coffee was good. SERVICE: Though it took a couple of minutes for them to decide on a table for us (though we had reservations and were there on the dot), everything else about the service was outstanding -- our waitress when we needed her, not there when we didn't, and overall very friendly and pleasant. Bravo. AMBIANCE: The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The chairs were surprisingly comfortable and nicely narrow in profile (though wide enough for comfort) so that moving them around and maneuvering past them wasn't a problem. Biggest issue here was that, at 5:45 and for the duration of our meal, the noise level was such that my wife and I could hardly hear each other over the table we were at. Most of the noise, though not all of it, was Happy Hour folk in the bar, and North Italia clearly does a land office business with that cohort. For me, I'd make a point to dine later, if that fit the rest of the plans for the evening. NET-NET: Being in Cherry Creek, parking is always an issue. The adjoining hotel gave us valet service for $14, which was worth it for the convenience. Not counting that valet, or tip, the tab worked out to about $90 each for the two of us which on the one hand I would expect for a higher-end restaurant in the area, but on the other hand seemed a bit steeper than the food experience we'd had. I wouldn't turn down an invitation from a friend to dine at North Italia again -- it wasn't a *bad* meal -- but I wouldn't recommend to a friend as a place to eat. There are a lot of great restaurants, even just in the Cherry Creek area, and I'd rather try (or revisit) one of those, given a preference.

Will return to Postino again and again, especially this location! I love the highlands location as…read morewell, but this one is my local spot and it never disappoints. I have had basically the entire menu and there's truly not a bad item, with there of course being some standouts. I continue to get the cauliflower and bruschetta boards, and in the winter the meatballs and the OMG grilled cheese are awesome. The new French fries are an awesome addition! I was sad when they stopped doing the $5 before 5 deal but $6 isn't bad either at allll, and I definitely will utilize it. The bottle club is honestly a great deal too if you're someone who lives near a postino. Always a great wine selection and always a guaranteed an aesthetic interior at any location. Love love love Postino and highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

Postino is always a reliable spot for a snack and a little girl time…read more We had just left the movies and this is just a short walk around the block so it was the perfect opportunity, unfortunately, we got there at 5:30 which was 30 minutes past the end of happy hour (so no six dollar glasses of wine, boo) Instead, I had a cucumber honey lemonade, which was so refreshing and my friend and I split the French dip sandwich, which was so good and the salad it came with was just the right amount. My friend also ordered the salad with the candied walnuts, and when it came out, it had barely any toppings. She almost was too shy to say something, but I spoke up for her and the kitchen remade her salad with no issue, luckily, it was much better the second time around Our server was super sweet and attentive. I don't think we got a name though. Thank you for a nice time!

Favorites: (1) strawberry bianco cocktail - I literally said "this is so good" every time I took a…read moresip. (2) anolini pasta on the tasting menu (with wine pairing. (3) crispy pork terrine. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Every order comes with focaccia. I think that the à la carte small plate options stood out as more worthwhile to me over the focaccia accompaniments. Outstanding menu curation that was unique enough to offer great assortment and narrow enough to feel like you explored every section. Truly spectacular service to service such care for the food. This cannot be said enough for Denver restaurants, often finding reviews of the food outweighs the service every time. Not at Olivia. The som who outlined our pairings in the tasting menu was knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. The location threw us off a bit when entering, but you're quickly wrapped into your own pseudo-Italian trattoria. What an experience.

Great service, nice wine list. Menu left something to be desired. Very pricey pastas with limited…read moreprotein. I really wanted to be impressed by the preparation, but it all felt very generic. I got the truffle pasta and French onion ravioli. Truffle pasta was conflicting with the sausage. French onion ravioli left a lot to be desired. Not caramelized onion pieces, limited gruyere. Desserts were tiny and lack luster. Great gluten free options were a highlight for our group. Ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. Busy street corner. I wouldn't go back. Friends I was with said would not return and 3.5/5. Gluten free friend thinks it is the absolute best and 5/5, goes as much as she can.

Ordered: Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$29)…read moreRock Shrimp Tempura (~$27): with butter ponzu & creamy spicy sauces Black Cod With Miso (~$39): 6oz cod in sweet miso Aya's take: I'm a big fan of Chef Nobu and was excited but also surprised to learn that there are 3 Matsuhisa locations here in Colorado! Considering the only other US location is in California, I was surprised and knew this would be my opportunity to try it! The aesthetic is modern & elevated with Japanese wooden features. I got 3 classic dishes which was just the right amount of food. I honestly recommend coming with a group to try more items since you know everything will be delicious. The Yellowtail Jalapeño is a signature dish; the yellowtail was delicate & buttery and the citrus soy with the bight of jalapeño made each bite clean, bright, with some subtle heat. I did not expect the Rock Shrimp Tempura to be that good! The shrimp was lightly battered & fried but the sauces were the highlights! Their creamy spicy is a very well-done spicy mayo but the butter ponzu was unreal! Super addictive, rich, and unlike any sauce I've had before. Shout out to my waitress for suggesting getting both sauces on the side rather than lathered on the shrimp, which also kept it crispy. Last but certainly not least is the famous Black Cod! The fish is super buttery and flaky; there were some caramelized edges from the miso glaze which added so much depth & richness to the bite. It's a good balance of sweetness, savoriness, umami that is bound to be good. All in all, so grateful I got to try what many call an institution and will certainly try more of chef Nobu's restaurants.

I'm familiar with the Nobu chain of restaurants and understood that this would be similar. We were…read morea party of four that were celebrating a birthday. We ordered Omakase style. Some of courses were delicious and some were mediocre. We spent almost $700 for a party of four. The situation that needs the most improvement was the pace of the meal. The courses were separated by a 20-30-minute wait time. Considering that the courses were very small and contained 5-6 pieces for a party of four... that equates to a little more than a small bite every 20-30 minutes. The dinner took 2.5 hours to develop, and we were honestly still hungry by the end. The waiter started asking us if were "still hungry" at about the fifth courses. By the end, we felt awkward in asking for more. The wagyu beef was particularly disappointing as the beef was somewhat chewy, lacking taste and small. Waiters seemed to be near their capacity of workload. Didn't really take the time to serve, walk you thru the menus, keep the service moving or even gauge your level of satisfaction. We ordered dessert to celebrate the birthday. Apart from a small chocolate plaque on the dessert that said, "happy birthday", there was no attempt to celebrate the occasion as other less exclusive restaurants do... no "happy birthday" wish, no courtesy dessert... nothing special. The best part of this meal was by far, the young couple that accompanied us. Friendly advice: if you want to impress a client with something the feels exclusive... this may be the place. If you are looking for amazing food, being pampered and feeling your money was "well spent", try another place. I don't plan to visit this restaurant soon.

My party had a delicious dinner at Barlo Grill. We had (off the menu) al dente Bolognese made with…read morebeef, pork, and veal, and perfectly cooked beef tenderloin. A green salad was also off the menu, and we had the caprese salad, which was unusual and very good. The lavender honey cheesecake and chocolate mousse were the perfect end to the meal with decaf coffee. The service is excellent, and the staff is friendly and always fun to talk to, especially about their annual trip to Italy. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy, with comfortable seating. They are very conscious of the noise level and have acoustical tiles on the ceiling. You can always hear your dinner companions speaking. Parking is in the small lot and on the side streets. This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion, but always have a reservation.

I just had this flashback memory of going to this restaurant for the first time about two to three…read moreyears ago. The young hostess didn't even look at us when we walked in and stood at the host station. She immediately said aggressively while looking down, "do you have a reservation?!" And I said "excuse me?" I was quite astonished and bothered by her abrasiveness. She repeated "do you have a reservation?!" I immediately said with a warm smile, "hi hello. How's your evening? We're so excited to be here for the first time. Yes, we do have a reservation under the name ____________." My party and I have not been back since. The abrasive rude nature of the hostess ruined the first experience I had inside the restaurant and it took me quite a while to shake it off. But yes, I will literally never forget how much money we spent on our dinner that night and how rude the hostess was. Rude greeting, if you can call it a greeting, slow service, and surprisingly high price. We'd rather pay the same price where we are greeted and served better. * So does an experience had 2 to 3 years ago even matter at this point? It does if the patrons haven't been back since. And we have not been back since.