Amazing service & food in a cozy ambiance. Came here for a pre dinner to another full course dinner & this was amazing. Wishing we had planned for a full chef's tasting menu! Person next to us had chefs menu & it looked amazing! Will definitely come back next time in Denver. Staff was awesome!!!! read more

First off let me start with stating that I am in complete shock about Mizuna. I was so excited to try one of Denver's fine dining restaurants. I have to admit that the food in Denver isn't all that great. I mean there are some good places but you have to search a little harder to find them. I thought Mizuna was going to be different but I was wrong. We paid $400 for two people and I felt totally taken advantage of. The food was NOT GOOD! The portions were small and the quality of the food was sub par. With each course that came out I had a little tinge of hope that it would be better than the last, but it wasn't, and that led to my great disappointment. Please don't waste your time or money on this place. They need to upgrade everything before I would even think of going back! read more

It had been a number of years since we dined at Mizuna. It was my wifes birthday and really wanted to do something special. I had called the restaurant a week or so prior to dinner to make sure their Foi Gras Pie appetizer would still be available since they were changing menus. The chef had set aside an order just for us. We partook in their seven course tasting menu. Every course better than the last. Our server Jessica was on point, knowledgeable, and coursed the meal perfectly. The Som, Tim, picked out a beautiful French bottle they had been cellaring for the past four years. We were the first table to enjoy it. Between the ambiance, the food, wine, pairings, service, and general hospitality there's not a better restaurant in the entire state. I would recommend Mizuna any day of the week whether you want a cocktail and appetizer at the bar or a true night to remember with a full on tasting menu or anywhere in between. Frank Bonanno has quite a few restaurants in his portfolio but nothing holds candle to the passion and hand crafted excellence that comes from Mizuna. Thank you for making my wife's birthday a meal for the books. read more

We come here at least once a year to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. This is a pretty small restaurant so make a reservation ahead of time. The tables can get pretty close to your neighbors. They do offer valet service. The food is always on point. Our favorite is the foie gras appetizer. We always make sure we ordered the foie gras first before we order anything else because they run out so quickly! I recalled one year they had a foie gras ice cream. It sounded weird but oh so delicious! Dining here is never a disappointment. read more

I enjoyed the atmosphere, service and Chef's tasting menu. My palate was taken for a trip, each dish was unique and had its own character. I could tell the kitchen worked very hard to present a very flavorful and playful menu. I sat in the wine room and it was cozy + intimate. Looking forward to going again and tasting new items on menu. read more

My husband and I did chef's seven course tasting menu with wine pairing. It was so underwhelming. Definitely not worth the half a grand we spent. First four courses were all cold items straight out of fridge - cold tomato soup, cold charred tomatoes, cracker with caviar and salmon? Is that seriously the best the chef can come up with? And one of the courses was literally a bread roll with uncured butter. Their fish and main course were great. And then the last course - the dessert was also a disappointment. Chewy marshmallow granola with ice cream on the side. Go there only if you order from their regular menu. Beef Wellington looked good. Don't do their tasting menu - it's a rip off and their chefs struggle to come up with creative seven course worthy of the price tag. read more

Service was good, the food is average and the prices are INSANE for what you are getting. WARNING- If you are a party of 6 or more you get NO choice on what you want to order. Once we sat down we were told you don't get a choice, you have to have the 10 course meal. Does their website mention this? No! Do they tell you that when you book your reservation? No! Here's what it says from their website "Three Course $125 (Choose 1 course from each category) / Chef's Tasting Menu $145 / Coastal Tasting Menu $165". NO MENTION that if you are party of 6 or more you don't get a choice! We said we really don't want a 10 course meal could we please just do the 3 course meal and they said No! We had people in our group with certain food allergies and preferences and the kitchen was accommodating but the whole thing felt like a scam. We were celebrating a friends bday and she picked the place so we felt stuck. Reluctantly we agreed and the waiter asked which menu would we like - coastal or chef. We asked for a printed menu so we could see what each menu provided and they said they didn't have menus. What restaurant doesn't have a menu? They had a wine menu but no menu for the food? The waiter told us what was on the seafood menu but he didn't know all the items on the chefs menu so we just threw caution to the wind and ordered both. One of the dishes that someone at our table received was 4 slices of a Granny Smith apple!!! 4 slices of an apple???? Come on owner Frank B., don't you value your guests? It's an insult to charge us for such a dish and call it gourmet. At the end of the night our bill was about $1,600 for 6 people. This included one bottle of wine and 1 Cocktail and a Soda. The food was average, the service was fine and the price is so incredibly wrong for what you got, 10 tablespoons of food with little creativity besides the dessert. read more

We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary there and could not have been better. The staff was very friendly and our server was knowledgeable regarding food and wine choices. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for something special. Everything we ordered from the chefs tasting was presented beautifully and was delicious. read more

I went to Mizuna for date night minus the date on a Friday. I was able to make a reservation on opentable.com that day around 3P for 7P supper, so felt pretty lucky about that. The tables ARE very close. Luckily, being on my own, I seriously did enjoy listening to the elderly couple next to me loudly and inappropriately discuss their health issues :) I'd imagine that I am, as one having no companion to converse with, probably the only one who would find this entertaining. First of all, if I was rating solely the service, I would give Mizuna 5 stars and then some, because it was hands down the best service I have had at a restaurant! My water glass was always full, the staff was around but never intrusive, and I really enjoyed how sincere they were when I told them the reason for my celebration. At first I was a little put off by a statement about how "a lot of young women come here alone", but upon reflection, I really do believe it was well-intentioned. So onto the food... I had the seared scallops which I was just not entirely pleased with. It tasted a bit cold and was very cold by the time I finished. Unfortunately this was a major setback, especially when taking into consideration the fact that I was there alone and thus, only one dish needed to be made and brought out. As a testament to how amazing the wait staff was, I cleaned my plate, because...get this... I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings! And that there, folks, is the North Dakota in me seeping out!! Honestly though, the accompaniments to the scallops (cucumber, deep fried fava beans, tomatoes in a butter sauce---those are obviously my words, not those of the menu!) tasted great and were the right temp....just did not get the protein quite right, in my opinion. My dessert, rhubarb tartelette, and a glass of dessert wine were on the house, due to my celebration. I really appreciated this and was certainly not expecting it! The dessert was absolutely AMAZING. I was nearly making sex noises at the table. That good. Seriously. Many of the other desserts sounded delicious as well. Like Luca D'Italia, I would love to go back to Mizuna just for dessert at the end of the night. A little chocolate made in-house came with my bill. That, too, was delicious to the point of making sounds in approval! Recommendation. Don't fill up on all the "real food" and indulge in dessert! Also, tip well! The wait staff will treat you right and therefore certainly deserve it. read more

Mizuna - Seared diver scallops with white bean dauphines, courgette salad, yellow tomato champagne beurre. Mizuna. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Best lobster Mac and cheese I have ever had! It is my first time in Denver and read reviews so I had to try it. Even tho it is 22$ for a small bowl of food I plan to eat it every time I am in town. They don't skimp on the lobster, it is so good! My mouth waters just thinking about it. The place is very classy and romantic almost so fancy that I felt awkward taking photos of my food. Tip: save some of the white bread to get the rest of the sauce. read more

Mizuna - Bread and butter - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I still rave about this restaurant after my visit from over a month ago. The foie gras pie appetizer was TO DIE FOR! It was the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and a hint of nutty sweet. I would highly recommend it, if they still have it on the menu (menu changes regularly). The servers were delightful and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu selections. The restaurant itself has a cozy feel to it -- the two-person tables were fairly close to each other, so don't be surprised if you accidentally eavesdrop on a conversation, or become friendly with the folks sitting near you. read more

We did the chef's tasting without wine pairings, and it was okay. There weren't really any dishes that stood out or blew our minds, and there were definitely some that seemed like things we could pretty easily replicate ourselves. It's not that the food was bad at all, more that I wouldn't spend $360 for a tasting menu for two here again. The service, however, was excellent. They even have us bonus donuts and coffee in a takeaway bag after the meal (which already left us stuffed) read more

Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday. I've read so much about Mizuna that I couldn't wait to try. Starting from the valet, to host, the service and atmosphere were top notch. The hostess greeted us and right the way wished my mom happy birthday. Loved that. We've ordered many different dishes off the menu. One thing that none us did like was the frog legs with waffles. You probably can get better waffles anywhere else. Their beef Wellington and scallops were amazing. Especially the scallops. Also ordered two other dishes of fish that were good too but not too memorable. The food overall was classic French cuisine but I guess I was too excited to try the place and was expecting more from the food. read more

Finally made it here for a birthday dinner with DH. We were greeted with a glass of cava for his birthday, and then after much debate, decided on the 5 course menu. DH got to select for both of us, with a bit of input from me. We began with the sweetbread and then basil pasta crab dish. Both were great, although different tasting, and brought comfort to mind. We also did the wine pairing and had a nice one that worked well with the crab dish. We then had two salads - the tuna and the lola rosa. The tuna was much better, but both were good and the wine again paired well. The third course was the weakest in my opinion - we had sea bass and snapper. I thought both fish were just a tiny bit overcooked, although the flavors were interesting and again evoked thoughts of comfort. We had a fun honey sweet wine that paired well with the sea bass. The red meat course was duck and ny steak. Both were good, although the duck was much better. Portions were generous and we were both pretty full by the end of this course. We had a nice red that worked well here, not too strong. Dessert was a passion fruit and raspberry shortbread tart - same dessert for us both - but a nice light way to end the meal. We had a pairing of muscat wine here - again, sweet, but worked great with the sweet tart. The service was great throughout - water refilled quickly, crumb service, new utensils for each course, and we were given choice of inside or out - outside ended up being quite nice and quiet (other than the street noise). Timing went well, and the bread helped fill up any gaps while we waited. Overall, a delightful experience and one of the places in Denver I recommend trying if you want somewhere nice to go. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could, but I rounded up because I can't exactly pinpoint where that .5 star went. read more

This is definitely an "expense account" / very special occasions only kind of restaurant as you can easily spend $50 per person not including drinks. And with my blue-collar upbringing I have a very hard time saying that any food justifies that kind of pricing, but if there is any restaurant in town that can justify a $40 entree, it is Mizuna. My parents told me I could choose any restaurant I wanted to celebrate my college graduation, so having heard nothing but amazing things and knowing it would be a very long time before I could afford to go there on my own dime (two years and counting....) I quickly answered Mizuna. The service was the best I have ever experienced - our waitstaff was knowledgeable and professional without being stuffy or overbearing. He made good recommendations but did not get offended if we didn't take them. For appetizers we ordered Foi Gras and Lobster Mac. Both were incredibly rich yet light and we had to restrain ourselves from licking the bowl, given that we were in polite company. I do not recall what everyone ordered for entrees, but I do remember that everyone went silent as the ate because the food was so good it demanded our full attention. I ordered lamb chops that melted like butter in my mouth, cooked a perfect medium rare. We ordered a bottle of wine off the impressive wine list though what we had doesn't stand out in my memory. We skipped dessert and my parents gracefully and graciously paid the EEK! $500 bill. We then showed our redneck roots by crossing the street to have dessert on the cheap at Yogurtland. read more

Over priced for the small portions and there is no way this restaurant can possibly be the "best" French restaurant in the Denver area. Upscale and a bit pretentious. Great service. The duck breast was pretty good. $37. The vegetable entree was delicious however small and we expected more for $28. The octopus appetizer was very small and although all but the octopus was tasty the octopus was like a few small pieces of hot dog. I've been all over the world and have eaten many octopus dishes and this octopus seemed artificial. I was very dissapointed with this tiny $16. dish. read more

Mizuna - $28 Vegetable Entree. Very small however delicious. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Personally, I did not enjoy the chefs' tasting menu. We ordered the tasting menu with the wine pairings. I have dined at the Jules Verne in Paris and these offerings were not in the same class. The staff and the wines were superior, unfortunately, the food is not worth the high price tag. read more

Amazing food, amazing services! Highly recommend! We had the three course meal, but to our surprise we keep receiving nice treats, apps, drinks in between each course. The foods tasted great and each plate we have received looks like a piece of art, even the apps! Love this place, definitely will go back! read more

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Food was amazing. Loved all 3 courses. Very $$$. But the wine room was so drab! The dark green and the noise level. The music was loud and not good for dinner! Very warm in side as well! Service was ok Thank goodness the food was excellent !!! Sad that level of dinning should be compromised in anyway!! read more

Super expensive, which could be worth it for the right ambiance and food, but frankly this one didn't hit the mark. We were treating our friends and had been looking forward to visiting over dinner. After our party of six was seated, the menu was changed on us and we were told we all had to order the 10-course meal, no exceptions. Nowhere was this stated on the very vague paper menu and we were not informed of this "rule" when we called to make the reservation for six. In fact, my partner and I had arrived early to peruse the menu at the bar and had already made our choices on the three course meal when our friends arrived. Constantly being interrupted and receiving tiny plates (for a vegetarian, pescatarian and four everything eaters) was disruptive to our conversation and not what we had come to the restaurant for. When we ordered a (same label) second bottle of wine, the server said oops, that wine is actually $300, not $200 --awkward --and really? We were also charged a 25% gratuity per bottle in addition to the imposed "camp fee" or whatever the supposed extra charge imposed by Mizuna is in addition to regular tipping on the entire bill. I'm typically a very generous tipper (and admittedly, the wait staff was nice) but I found this practice very off-putting. The 10 courses were tiny and (understandably) took forever. One of our guests is an early riser and I could tell was ready to leave before the dessert round finally arrived. The (tiny) bites were good but nothing was spectacular or memorable (except the final bill). The best part of the meal was the espresso martini from the bar beforehand --and the little to-go box of cookies and chocolates. I'm sure this place can be great for an anniversary date for two or the like, where you can choose the 3-course or whatever but we certainly didn't want a 10-course meal -- and our dinner for six cost more than double what I had been expecting to pay (and I had already padded my expectation) --and it just wasn't worth it. I felt price-gouged, disappointed and was a little in shock when we left. I know restaurants and staff work hard and I''m not usually one to complain, but this experience and the inflated bill left a bad taste in my mouth. Pretty sure we won't be back. read more

We ate dinner here last night. Had a blast at the bar. We did the three course. I had the Beef Wellington and the Lobster Mac and Cheese. Both were divine. Seriously. The Banana Crème Brûlée was out of this world. Service was great. One tiny hiccup. I only ate half of my lobster Mac and cheese and had the remaining boxed to take home. We were all even joking around at the bar about how awesome my morning was going to be with my left over lobster Mac and cheese. They forgot to put it in my to go bag. I woke up this am (a little hung over) and no left over Lobster Mac and cheese. Bummer. Great special occasion dinner. read more

Easily the best meal and date I've had in Denver, possibly ever. If you're looking for a romantic restaurant for a special occasion, stop looking and book a reservation here. We chose the tasting menu with the wine pairings, and everything was exquisite; the flavors, the presentation, the pacing, the explanation of what we were eating and drinking. There wasn't a single misstep. I have zero complaints about the evening, and I'm notoriously picky. read more

Mizuna is an upscale restaurant with a cozy dining room and an exceptionally friendly staff. From the interaction with the hostess on the phone, to the waiter, to the valet, everyone here will exceed your expectations when it comes to dining out. My friend and I were running late for our 8:30pm reservation which was not a problem at all when we contacted the hostess to let her know. We were seated immediately (after our coats were taken and hung up) and addressed by the waiter within a few minutes. The menu is seasonal and changes often but when I dined here I had the Chile-Cocoa Rubbed Venison Carpaccio for an appetizer and the Gulf Red Snapper (with Sunchoke, Fennel, Cocktail Grapefruit, Vanilla-Tarragon Pistou) for an entree. Both of these selections were amazing and had the most delicious and interesting tastes. I had a glass of Schramsberg blanc de blancs, but they had an extensive selection of wines by the glass in addition to wines by the bottle. I was in town visiting my best friend and we always enjoy trying out new restaurants. I would definitely recommend Mizuna for a special occasion or a date, but if you enjoy trying new restaurants and don't mind spending a little more just for the heck of it then check out Mizuna any time!! read more

Mizuna - Carpaccio appetizer - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Mizuna does give the feel of a French dining experience. Some people may not like this because you are waiting around a bit in between courses, but seeing as how I was here with the boyfriend for an anniversary dinner, it was perfect. I mean, if you go to a chain restaurant, they tend to bring you your entree when you're only halfway done with your appetizer. You will not be rushed here, nor should you come starving because you will also need to be patient. From the time we sat down, to the time we left, it was just over 2 hours. Again, perfect for enjoying the company of someone for a special occasion. Now onto the food! The Lobster Macaroni & Cheese was rich and creamy with good size chunks of lobster. The Arugula & Frisee salad had a complex mixture of flavors. Between the chunks of bacon, semi-sweet granola topping, and baked Parmesan crisps on top, every bite was delightful. The medium rare Seared Lamb Loin was spectacular. Cooked perfectly with just the right accent of salty pistachios and twice cooked crunchy rice. The Seared Scallops came with an unexpected addition - some sort of small crab rolls. They looked like open ended spring rolls but with crab meat. Best surprise ever. Though we were not planning on getting dessert, we didn't feel stuffed like we sometimes can after a meal, so we got the Coffee Pot de Creme. It was a sort of butterscotch custard with a caramel topping plus the little spiced donuts that looked and tasted like brown sugar butter cookies. Very decadent. I spread the custard on the "donuts" and it was pure heaven. read more

Mizuna - Arugula & Frisee salad. Bacon chunks, yum. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went for 5280 week, as it is one of the few times I can dine here without someone else paying for it. Our reservation was for 8:15pm and at 8:45 we were finally seated. We didn't get an apology from the hostess, nor an update on how much longer we would be waiting. All I wanted was, "Sorry, your table isn't quite ready yet, it'll be about half an hour." I understand they can't make people leave to turn the tables over, but an explanation would have been nice. I got the Terrine appetizer, and was not impressed by it. The foie gras was incredibly rich and detracted from the rest of the salad/plate. I didn't finish it, which is surprising because the other times I have dined at Mizuna I have practically licked the plate clean. My boyfriend got the French Onion Soup which he really liked, but I wouldn't try because of the whole veal thing going on with it (BABY cows are too cute). The Sea Bass entree was as delicious as the last time I visited Mizuna. I was really happy with it. My boyfriend said that the duck was NOT up to par with what it usually is, so I decided to try and it taste for myself. I literally chewed twice and realized it was ALL fat. I was trying to swallow it without chewing anymore otherwise it was going to come back up into my napkin. I ended up "chasing" the duck with my martini (which cost me $12). For dessert we had no choice to but to have Panna Cotta. As I stated on a Yelp thread I was disappointed that they changed the dessert from Valrhona Chocolate Cake, because panna cotta is basically cream and gelatine. Super easy, and really cheap to make. I am a dessert fan, and I was honestly wavering on canceling my reservation... except to make a reservation during RW at Mizuna you had to give them your credit card info so they could charge it if you cancelled late. Our waiter also did not make eye contact with us ONCE during our whole meal. Also, since it's RW we were not eating at the leisurely pace I am accustomed to. We were out of there in an hour and 15 minutes which is quick for a 3 course meal including bread, cocktails, and wine. If I were rating Mizuna on this experience alone it would be 2 1/2 - 3 stars, but I'm giving them 4 because I know what they CAN be. They usually produce wonderful food and have great service. Friday was just an off night, I suppose. read more

This place was once a premier Denver restaurant, but it feels like it is 100% resting on reputation and is certainly no longer a place I would recommend or go back to. It started with the host. They were rude and they were dressed inappropriately. She wanted to seat us at the bar and gave us a very hard time about switching to a table, on our anniversary, in a completely empty restaurant. The restaurant remained empty the entire time we were there, so I don't know what the hard time was about. We also had to put down a $150 deposit and we called to confirm a table, not the bar. It was just embarrassing for the restaurant. The music was very odd and way too loud. And this brings me to the biggest disappointment - the food. Literally everything that came to the table was reheated, it was obvious. And, it was all room temperature. The minimum a couple will spend at mizuna is $300. This is ridiculous when you have a host who acts like we are doing her a favor and reheated food. The waitstaff is great - sad they don't have a better product to serve. The experience was just all around disappointing. read more

What more is there to say? Mizuna was excellent and lived up to their reputation. If you've never been before, you're in for a real treat with some surprises before, during and after your meal! Salad, Beef Wellington and Chocolate cake were fabulous! My husband had the salad, Benison and Creme Brûlée which were also fabulous. Thanks to Nina for being an awesome server as well as the rest of the staff! We thoroughly enjoyed our unexpected evening tonight. read more

Last week I hosted an event at Mizuna. From beginning to end the staff made this a complete success and I am so grateful. I worked with Tim (the GM/Sommelier) on planning. He met me in the restaurant weeks prior to my date to iron out all of the details. When the day of the event came it was obvious that not a thing had been missed. Apart from Tim, Cara assisted me with the contract via email and was very prompt and responsive. On the floor day of Tim was assisted by Woody who is a wealth of knowledge on wine, cocktails and service - treating me like a guest at all times as opposed to a host. Chef and his team did an incredible job with the food. We were lucky enough to take home some of their handmade chocolates and pastries and my staff was delighted the next morning. Biggest thanks to all of you! Highly recommended for buyout, a wine dinner, or even just a cocktail at the bar. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Denver. The chefs tasting menu is expensive, but we'll worth it. It's also worth getting the additional wine pairing as well. read more

This place is literal heaven. Husband and I went here for a wonderful night out, I think we could eat here everyday. Food was delicious without being pretentious. Mizuna's is just really really good food. A little stuffy inside but the food makes up for it. Service was great. The pork belly is some of the best I've ever had. Husband got the donut old fashioned, seriously delicious. And the beef Wellington Even the bread beforehand is heaven. I think we both were on a food high. Still dreaming of the food! read more

This place is amazing in every way! Service food ambience and once again - service. Wines and food way to par. Worth every dime.

Such a great find here in the Denver area. We ended up here for a friends birthday, and spoiled is an understatement. The service was amazing. The server recommended the tasting menu, which was a fun experience. I will say, if you're hungry, don't do the tasting menu. Also know you can make recommendations off their 3 course menu for the tasting menu. But, the portions were small for the tasting menu, which left us hungry at the end. But being able to have a showcase of their dishes make us want to come back again. The lobster mac and cheese was mouth watering. The lamb raviolis were incredible. The mushroom bisque was one of the best I've ever had. I think the best part of the night, having the chef take his time to visit our table multiple times and share a few laughs. This place is a must. read more

Excellent!! Had the lobster Mac and Cheese and the Shrimp (the flavor combination of grilled shrimp with cauliflower and bacon!!! ) A MUST!! and the chocolate cake!!!. Everything was delicious! read more

Mizuna - Chocolate Cake! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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One of the best experiences of fine dining my fiancée and I have had the pleasure in enjoying! Thank you so much to the staff and chef for making my proposal possible. The food was top of the line and definitely an experience worth trying if you've never been here. Loved the atmosphere and am looking forward to visiting next time we're in town. read more

Mizuna - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Service has been excellent for awhile now. One of our favorite places w personalized service.

My wife and I dined here for the first time and we happened to celebrate her birthday here! Because it was a special occasion, we opted for the tasting menu as it was too hard to decide what we wanted. Given that we are not picky eaters and the fact they like to keep some of it a surprise, we thought it would be a whole lot of fun... and it was! We also had the opportunity to meet Chef Frank Bonanno, which was pretty cool as we have been fans of his other restaurants and businesses for quite a while! I will get into some of the favorites as far as food goes, but something that really stood out to me was the attention to service at Mizuna. Whether someone was a bartender, a sommelier, a server, etc., people stepped up to get the job done. For example, the bartender took my wife's coat, for one of the courses when it was busy the sommelier brought it out and described the dish as well as the servers did. It looked to me that even though people had titles and jobs, they would step up to fill in as the restaurant got busy. As a customer, that's cool to experience because you feel like you are the priority. As said before, we did the tasting menu along with the wine pairing. If money isn't an issue, and you are not a picky eater, I highly recommend this. It's fun, you get some things on and off menu, and the wine was just awesome. In the past when I have done these things, I have stayed away from wine pairing because although I like wine it seemed easier to just pick out a bottle or a couple of glasses and move on with it. I am not a wine snob, don't know all the inner details, etc., so it seemed overwhelming! Well at Mizuna, the sommelier is pretty cool, and he presents the wines with a backstory on the wine, the reason for the pairing, but also answers questions and presents in an accessible way. I know nothing about wine, and I felt like I learned a lot and got entertainment value out of the wine pairing. From my experience the tasting menu went: Amuse Buche - Appetizer - Pasta Course - Fish Course - Intermezzo - Meat Course (Entree) - Dessert. As far as food goes, a couple of favorites were the Tortelloni: basically these handmade tortellonis filled with roasted green garlic and served over horseradish beurre blanc (beurre blanc is a butter sauce typically with shallots, vinegar, and white wine). It was like spring time in a bite! Another highlight was the Duo of Veal: a NY Strip and a Cheek, served with morels, and a little bit of sweet potato. I really liked the contrasting types of meat here: the cheek was probably braised for hours until really tender, while the strip was like a steak cooked perfectly. A surprise for us was the intermezzo which was an aloe vera sorbet. I always think of aloe vera as the stuff you put on your skin after a sunburn but it's apparently really awesome in a sorbet! Honestly, if they served that in a pint on a hot summer day, I would spend all the money on it! I recommend the desserts from what I tasted and saw, something that I often overlook when I eat out because desserts at so many places are an after thought. We had a coffee pot de creme served with biscotti included in our chef's tasting menu. I don't even like biscotti that much and I was sort of wanting another one! Another table that ordered off the menu I assume, had a pot de creme that was horchata flavored served with mini churros. Also the chocolate cake looked great too. The bottom line: yes the prices are expensive but the food quality is that of other places I have ate at with comparable prices. As far as tasting menu + wine pairing goes, it was a lot of fun for a special occasion, but the regular menu is fine too. This place has been around for 15 years for a reason.... So get there! read more

My favorite Denver restaurant. Rocco's service and attitude is impressive. I would advise trying anything in the menu. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Denver. Everything is outstanding. The food, the cocktails, the ambiance and the service. They are very thoughtful and you feel taken care of when you're dining there. Highly recommend. Great date spot! read more

While traveling I happened into Mizuna on the suggestion of a local friend. I made an early res as there was little available on such short notice and upon arrival made my way to the bar. Austin, the GM was manning the bar due to some staff shuffling to accommodate a servers vacation. I opted for the chef's tasting menu with the less expensive of two wine pairing options. I was pretty blown away. My dinner started with a play on a caramel apple executed with a foie gras mousse and caramel with a hazelnut crumble and pickled apple slices. Next was a boudin blanc hand pie donned a heavenly crust filled with pheasant leg and pork belly...lol..seriously. The cobia fish dish was great with a pronounced pan-crisp on the outside and flaky white goodness inside. The lone regular menu star to make it to my tasting was the beef wellington and this was my first time having the classic dish : safe to say I'm a fan, especially of mizuna's rendition. There's more good to say about Mizuna's food but I want to turn to experience / ambiance. Mizuna is elegantly but dimly lit and not particularly boisterous, so an excellent date or romantic evening spot. From casual banter I picked up Mizuna has a number of regulars and I watched the staff work well together as a team. One nice touch I always like to see is my napkin neatly folded when I return from the restroom and Mizuna checked that off too haha. I look forward to returning. I left my phone in the car so no pics, wah-wahhh. read more

Fantastic. I came in a group of 4 and deliberated a bit about if we should do the tasting menu. We decided against it and just all ordered what looks good and shared as a group. It allowed us to taste more options, and the portions were larger. Some of the most memorable were: Seared foes gras (melt in your mouth umami flavor... heaven), a truffle soup (under rated. I always like soups in fancy places), and Beef Wellington (OMFG... perfectly cooked, flaky crust... I'll upload a photo to help convery this amazingly orchestrated main. We ordered two things that were good, but not worth the hype. The waitress really hyped up the lobster mac and cheese. It was fine. We also ordered the duck, which was good- but nothing super unusual about it. No complaints at all- the service was excellent, the wine selection was great, and it was a good value. I'd definitely return. read more

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