We tried La Forchetta for the first time last evening. We had an excellent experience. Here's the…read morestory: We actually made a bit of a mistake in reserving for 5:30 pm on the same evening as the local Parade of Lights, which goes right down Union Ave. in front of the restaurant. As expected, maneuver around the location and parking were problematic. Because of that, and the cold weather, we came early, arriving about 4:40. While we were willing to wait elsewhere, the proprietors seated us immediately while we waited for our other two parties to arrive. Big props for being accommodating. The food was top notch and the menu ranging from commonplace to exotic. Every dish had an element of gourmet treatment. All the entrees we ordered were excellent. The venue is small. I wouldn't say 'intimate', given that it has large windows facing the street, but it was cozy enough on a cold night. OUr server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Prices are not cheap, but reasonable for the quality and creativity of the menu. We didn't order wine, but instead Italian beers in a brand I'd not heard of, allowing us to try something other than the usual two brands commonly available.

For a restaurant in a smaller city, La Forchetta was impressive! They had good Italian food infused…read morewith local flavor, and for a decent price. Service was outstanding, it felt like a choreography with how well our server took care of us. The space itself is part restaurant, part bar, with that odd almost-purple lighting that every spot for locals seems to emit. It's a bit noisy inside as a result, but it is what it is I suppose. The burrata starter was delicious. The burrata itself was so fresh, and the accoutrement were similarly tasty. For mains, the insalata with octopus and shrimp was really good, packed with seafood and balanced with citrus from a light dressing. The ravioli pueblo was interesting. The chile in the sauce was a really nice touch, adding some interesting spice to the dish. The sauce itself was very thick, the heaviness took away from the dish a tiny bit. But all in all, a great sit down meal in Pueblo!

DC's on B Street has been around for 25 years, and this was our first time visiting. We were…read morepleasantly surprised to be seated without a reservation. The restaurant has a cozy, homey feel with sea-themed décor -- things like fishing nets, crab cages, and other nautical touches that make it feel like a neighborhood seafood spot. We started with their signature crab cake, which was thin, nicely cooked, and drizzled with a flavorful bistro sauce. For our main dish we had the daily fish special, a flaky grilled fish that was lightly seasoned and served with well-cooked vegetables and risoni pasta. The green beans were especially memorable -- perfectly crispy, which reminded me how much I love them prepared that way. The staff was friendly and helpful, even recommending the $8 wine special, which was a great value. Overall, a welcoming neighborhood restaurant downtown Pueblo with great seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.

Wonderful lunch spot near the riverwalk in downtown Pueblo…read more Decided to take advantage of the gorgeous weather to sit outside for lunch. There are shaded tables, plus the light breeze made it delightful. Service is friendly and quick. House salad is well presented. A nice mix of freshly cut veggies. Reuben is excellent. The pastrami tastes smoked, which is a unique twist to this NY deli fan. It's hand-sliced thin, topped with sauerkraut and melted swiss, slathered with thousand island dressing and served on toasted rye. Very good rendition of this knife & fork sandwich. Could resist chocolate lava cake. Because what's lunch without dessert??? :-) It's a hockey-puck sized chocolate cake, covered with molten chocolate. Inside, the cavity is filled with more molten chocolate. For the chocoholic, this one is a must. Pro Tip - filling is HOT! This is a great little spot. Try it!

Solid, likely one of the better places to eat in the area. No complaints from the food to the…read morestaff. Inside area is rather nice.

Visiting Pueblo turns out local restaurants close early (what!) but this one stays open later…read more Has a nice bar Great views Interesting menu Service is awesome (small room) Definitely a go to for Pueblo Food is good quality Priced according to accommodations

We ordered Papa Joe's to-go and it was pretty good! Definitely bar food, but it was fresh and hot…read morewhen I picked it up. The buffalo chicken wrap had good flavor and was fresh, as well as the jalapeño poppers. My husband had the double burger with fries which was also really good. More of a go there and drink a beer with the locals type of place, but with little food options in P West this is a good place to try.

One of the best Sloppers I've had. The green chili is awesome. Fries smothered and burger done to…read moreperfection. A must return to try the steak dip!

The food was amazing. We had the buttered chicken and korma as well as the garlic naan. All of…read moreit was tasty and authentic. The wait staff was attentive. The restaurant has a good atmosphere the music is not loud and over powering. The lighting is subdued but not dark

We were the only people in the restaurant which should have been our first clue. The server brought…read morethe papadum with no sauce. When I asked for sauce the owner came out and handed me a tamarind chili sauce he made, explaining: "We are out of plum chutney so I made this sauce. My neighbor is WHITE like you, and he likes it." Wow. My daughter and I were floored. Then the Sag paneer came. It was literally green gray. Spinach is usually green. We were told we needed to order mild because medium would be too spicy for us. More racial profiling? The Sag was the most bland, flavorless crap I've ever tasted. I think it had been sitting around for a long time. We didn't eat, paid the tab, and left sad and hungry. I don't know what others see in this place. Our experience was gross not to mention racist. We will NEVER be back.

Now unfortunately I don't have a ton to say. My friend and I stopped in to grab a glass of wine…read morebefore a play. We got there right when they opened so we had the place to ourselves. It was pretty magical since it was absolutely adorable in there. There were two staff members who were so cool. One (of course I don't remember the name because I'm the WORST with names) was so friendly and talked to us for a while. They made some recommendations, chatted for a little, and really made out short time there really lovely. 100% will be back for dessert and a glass of wine.

It pains me to write this review, as the Upstairs Wine Bar has been our regular spot for years -…read moreafter we stumbled upon it like some best-kept secret. Discovering new wines, great breads and charcuterie - with an atmosphere that gave the impression of Italian getaway, the Upstairs Wine Bar was, in a word, "special." Sitting by the warm fire, with classical music or Spanish Guitar filling the air, it was easy to see the owner's vision and it was well-executed. But that was before. This is now (our last three visits over the past 2 months): Loud club music banging. The hearth has gone cold. Missing art work draws attention to empty wall space. But these regressions are downright innocent compared to the service. I have only experienced a single individual working as a server during the past few visits, with another individual working behind the counter. Neither possesses any knowledge of the menu and (our server in particular) had clearly never been trained in wine service or service in general. No pours, just slaps the bottle down with two glasses and asks if we want anything else. But I need to backtrack, we first ask him about the wines, he can't answer a single question, to the point that we aren't even certain he's looked at the menu or even tasted the offerings. His manner is loose and unprofessional, brazen. He is dressed like The Crow, with his belly exposed, ready for a rave. This was consistent during all our visits. However, let me be clear, I don't care how anyone dresses in public, period. I don't care what gender you are or what gender you are attracted to. I don't judge unless I'm paying and wine service commands some degree of formality or at least basic etiquette, education of the menu notwithstanding. These qualities weren't discernable at the most basic level and did not improve with subsequent visits. However, there is one piece of knowledge our server was able to render: the lack of availability for many menu items, which would be the theme over our most recent visits. When we finally receive the meat and cheese plate, the prosciutto has been butchered and carved off in thick strips. We made it clear we DID NOT want one particular meat, which - of course - was one of the three on the plate, as the server either had no idea which one was which or simply forgot in the few seconds it took walk from our table to the kitchen. Finally, only ONE cheese was available of the 3 options, and this supply issue was given no explanation, but remained a problem during for our last three visits. Just to be transparent, it's about $100 for the two of us to enjoy a bottle of wine and small plate, so it's not exactly cheap - but this was a small price to pay for the atmosphere that has long since evaporated. What's replaced it has no business calling itself a wine bar. Sadly, we won't be returning - at least for some time - with the hopes that it can regain its standards. We eagerly await that reunion!

Service was fantastic. I recommend to request Tara if you get a chance. The ambiance was Christmas…read morethemed and in season. The environment was extremely clean. The food we had was perfect for snacking while enjoying our wine. Highly recommend and we will return. They also give a military discount as a plus. 10/10 recommend.

Popped in for the first time, and I'm kicking myself that I didn't know this spot was here before…read morenow. The staff was so well informed about wine selections and the libations were amazing! I sat next a wall/door that would open during nice weather, and as we were leaving there were groups of people playing mahjong! How cool! I hope to come back before they move their location downtown.

The ambiance is fantastic, beer on tap is tasty, and the pretzel, wow! Service was attentive and we…read moredidn't have to wait for anything.

I love Manitou Springs. We were having a girls day. Wanted to end our day with a glass of wine…read more Unfortunately they were out of several wines. I was a bit upset since it was a lot of my favorite styles and it is a wine bar. I did find one that was ok. I was a bit disappointed in their bread pudding. It was deflated and seemed like it was made in a muffin tin. Not your typical bread pudding. I did like their small patio. It had a goof vibe. I will go back and see if I can add more stars.

An unexpected gem in the rough. We rolled into town early in the evening to find almost every…read morerestaurant closed. Then to our surprise we stumbled upon the Wine Mine and had a delightful experience. Very nicely rounded wine selection that we paired with the "Mother Load" a nice selection of fruits, cheeses, meats, nuts and chocolate! Go out of your way if you need but don't miss this!

Great menu, small plates, awesome wine selection and really awesome service. A gem amongst other…read morerestaurants that are "me too". If you like a great wine selection, stop here!

We've come here for years and it continues to be a lovely mainstay in La Veta. Enjoy the patio or…read moreinside the cute wine bar. Heard they are going to stay open year-round starting in 2022 with new ownership. Highly recommend

Don't know what happened to the place but it's sad. What used to be a great wine and social…read morerestaurant with live music is now a place that primarily sells clothes (second hand?) there used to be multiple tables to sit at, eat and drink wine. Now there's just racks of clothes. There was 3 or 4 chairs at a bar where you could have wine but that's it. We sat outside. The person who served us the wine was friendly and very attentive. Just don't know what happened.