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    Marigold

    4.3 (62 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Salad

    Once in a while you go somewhere and you eat something life altering. Tonight was one of those nights. The "Caesar" salad was the best I've had in my life; it's not like any other salad of its kind and is a must have! All the other food was wonderful as well.

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    Lindsey K.

    What a find!! We were up in Lyons camping at the Rockygrass festival and I happened to snag us a reservation here. Eric provided excellent service and 'recommendations' I put in quotes because he was reluctant to, indicating everything there was great. He wasn't wrong. We had the peach and melon app, chicken and bucatini Nero dishes and a bottle of wine. Also had two Hugo spritzes and they were refreshingly delicious. Everything was so incredible we came back 2 nights later! Had the carpaccio, porchetta, and rigatoni. All was fantastic but if I had to choose our first nights choices were the best. The menu changes daily but always updated on the website. The restaurant is small and romantic, you definitely want to get a reservation though we had luck sitting at the bar on a Sunday night. We will be back again and again! One additional note they have plenty of gluten free options. Go check it out!!

    3 different entrees.
    Greg G.

    This smaller, quaint restaurant is quite the find! Service was impeccable; menu rotates so different dishes all the time; fair drink menu & they will make one not listed; the dishes were refined, tasteful, unique, flavor combos were surprising & delicious, albeit the servings were European-sized.

    Josh T.

    Excellent dinner at Marigold. I believe this is best restaurant in Boulder county and perhaps the entire Denver/Boulder area.

    Adam R.

    This place is great. The food and the hospitality were both fabulous. We were an admittedly annoying group; we came in without a reservation for a birthday and moved tables several times because half of our party was late and the weather was not cooperating, The staff was cool about it and were very accommodating. The food and service were excellent. Very nice wine list and some very unique items with some brave ingredients (that's some strong tallegio!) Certainly the best place in town and will definitely return. Great, memorable dinner service.

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    Mickele B.

    This amazing James Beard finalist is the best food in Lyons and Longmont. With a focus on Italian style seafood, the flavors and execution are impeccable. The staff are friendly, prompt and well-informed. The decor is playful and we were able to have a conversation without yelling at each other. Definitely destination-worthy! Don't miss this treat!

    Intimate and pleasant atmosphere
    Veronique C.

    After reading so many great reviews of Marigold and all the awards, my husband and I were very excited about trying the place. We both liked the intimate, laid-back atmosphere, similar to a small neighborhood bistro. I was glad I had made a reservation inside, because the patio consists of a few tables on the sidewalk, directly on Main Street. Despite the plants that offer a small buffer from the cars, it's not pleasant. What could be fun in a big city like Paris or New York, where people-watching and crowds can be part of the experience, is not at all Lyon's vibe. I love to start with a cocktail, but there were only five offered, all of them very classic, so I opted for wine instead. As for the food, the menu is also quite limited, but if it's well prepared, that's what matters to me. Regarding the menu, bring your phone to decipher it. I have an advantage being French; I can guess the meaning behind some Italian and Spanish terms, and I've traveled a good amount in Europe. Lucky me, brandade and caponata are not mysterious to my palate (these were on the menu). But I was scratching my head over güeyu mar conservas, finocchiona, farinata, stracciatella, maltagliati , bottarga di muggine. My husband and I didn't want to bother our waitress and started working on the translation. It could almost become a game. For example, Celeriac parmigiana is like the eggplant Italian dish, but made with celery root. However, we were hoping to have a relaxing dinner, not be tested on our culinary vocab skills, or lack thereof, and it quickly became annoying. We started with the bread and finocchiona (I'll let you guess what it is, so that you can see how "fun" it is), both very good. I don't know exactly how to put it, but I didn't feel welcome. Worse, very quickly, we felt rushed. It didn't help that out of the two drinks each of us had, our waitress tried to get our glasses before we were done half the time. I'd say the food was good, but nothing exceptional. What might have attracted awards and rave reviews is the originality of the cuisine. I do like to be surprised when eating out and love to order what I would not cook at home. But there's a fine line between interesting and pretentious. Unfortunately, the less than friendly service, hard to decode menu, and fairly high prices, brings Marigold into the arrogant category, trying too hard to impress. During dessert, she came to ask if we needed anything else, and when I answered yes by mistake (the place was loud, and this was a silly automatic response to the expected "is everything all right"), I got the bill right away. I guess I was not the only one not paying attention. My husband noticed, though, asking if I needed anything else. In her rush, she also had added an extra $19 glass of wine to our bill. Hard to believe in such a small place. We were both disappointed, and I left frustrated. For us, it's certainly not worth all the hype and definitely not the half hour drive from our house.

    Heirloom Spinach Salad - soooo good
    Stephanie C.

    Let me start by saying that I think Marigold is a great new addition to the Lyons area. They opened last year and and their menu is inspired by Northern Italian & Southern French cuisine. The decor reminds me of modern farmhouse chic if that's a thing? I liked the lighting, art, and candlestick wine bottles adorning the front table. As far as comfort though I have to knock off a few points. I sat at the bar and it felt a little cramped and the stool was hard as a rock. Now, if you're a big bootied lady or fella these stools are NOT for you. I stood for half the meal lol. The tables were also pretty close together which reminded me more of a cafe and less like fine dining. Now for the food/drinks - . Aperitivo: mon chéri, off to the wild races, & le club 55 - all were good although I've had better Antipasti: babettes country loaf, white bean puree - this I'm sad to say was just OK. For bread at that cost I was picturing a warm, moist loaf but it's served cold and there's nothing that special about it. The dip was decent but I wouldn't order the bread again. Primi: bucatini 'all'amatriciana'. Very tasty and a nice al dente. A tad heavy on the lemon but would order again Secondi: hangar steak & pan-roasted cod, potatoes, snowpeas, xo sauce. I thought the hangar steak was the better entree and really liked the sauce it came with. It was cooked medium rare. The cod was cooked well but something about the flavors just didn't quite align for me. Insalata: heirloom spinach, soft egg, speck, honey mustard (ok, so this was one of the best salads I've ever tasted 10/10 recommend) Overall, a nice dining experience. The service was good and I really liked the vibe, but some of the food I felt could have been a bit better. I would recommend for a nice date night.

    Poulet rouge 'under a brick' and the rigatoni in the background

    **Edit--July 13, 2025** Last night we returned to Marigold for what was now our 3rd visit. The crew knocked it out of the park yet again, from host/server/sommelier-extraordinaire Eric B. to bartender Amy, and the chef and kitchen crew. Eric was his typical personable, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable self. The menu was fresh, creative, and incredibly flavorful. We started with the finocchiona (a must-have every visit) followed by the farinata ripiena--a perfectly-crisped chickpea flour crepe filled with cherry, fennel, and boursin. Next, we had the squash, which was presented beautifully and had amazing flavor. That was followed by their "peach with country ham" dish which consisted of generous slices of delicious peaches coupled with prosciutto-esque slices of aged ham and various accoutrements. This was one of our favorite dishes of the night: the flavors and textures were layered and complemented each other perfectly. Then we split 3 main courses: the rigatoni with taleggio, arugula, tarragon, and walnut (delicious); the poulet rouge (chicken) 'under a brick' with chanterelle mushrooms and apricot (perfectly crisped and moist chicken, full of flavor); and the wagyu beef en croute. We finished up with a scoop each of fresh ginger ice cream and brown butter salted caramel ice cream. If we had to pick a favorite dish of the night, the wagyu was probably it. Beyond the amazing flavor, presentation, and perfectly-cooked cut of meat, this dish truly showcased some amazing chef work. To take a less common cut of meat and figure out a way to make it into such an incredible dish...bravo! We learned that the dish takes over a week to prepare/cook so that it turns out just right. Chef Theo, Eric, Amy, and the rest of the Marigold crew: bravo and thanks again; we can't wait for our next visit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This past Saturday we visited Marigold for the second time. Our first visit, for my dad's 80th birthday, did not disappoint and we were excited to visit again. Chef Theo, the sommelier Eric, and our server (Madison?) were fabulous and the food was incredible. We had 8+ dishes over the course of the evening and each was delicious, creative, and skillfully crafted. There was no bad dish, yet the rigatoni with the lamb ragu was our favorite. Eric has a wealth of knowledge about wine and historical context. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. It was also a real pleasure to meet Chef Theo and hear some of his great stories. In addition to being a talented chef, he is extremely personable and down to earth. It was cool to see him out "front of house" bussing tables, chatting with customers, etc. He even took the time to lend a helping hand and coach me through filleting my first skate wing! What a gem in lovely, resilient Lyons. Can't wait until our next visit!

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    3 years ago

    Incredible food and service. We went with the chef's recommendation which was way out of my comfort zone and it was delicious

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    I visited recently on Father's Day. The food we got was absolutely awful and inedible. No straw in our drinks.

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    Exceptional food, very creative menu, small and cozy place, very good service. This place is a great find.

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    This place is very special. Incredible food. Impeccable service (thanks Eric!). Best meal we've had since we moved here!!!

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    Great service and delicious food. A gem tucked away in Lyons.

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    3 years ago

    Absolute top notch food, best restaurant in Lyons . The brick oven chicken is melt in your mouth delicious, can't wait to come back.

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    Amazing from start to finish. Food, service and ambience were all 10/10. Can't wait to go back!

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    Might just be the best restaurant in Boulder County hiding out in Little storefront in Lyons

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    3 years ago

    Best meal we've had in a long time. Beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. Great service too. I recommend.

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