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I may be rating this place solely based on the delightful Chicken Pita we had last Tuesday night. My adult daughter and I were celebrating the holiday by doing a girls' night mainly in downtown but since we wanted to make the night as magical as possible, we picked this place for a nice after dinner cocktail place as we remembered it when we dined at the high-end restaurant on the same block (a few doors away to the west) in early November. We were we went here. Service was professional (this might be a better thing than "friendly", not sure if you agree.) I usually opt for my usual, "red wine" at a bar or cocktail lounge and yet I wanted something out of my comfort zone so as soon as I saw the Espresso Martini on the menu, I immediately eliminated the idea of the red wine". My daughter who doesn't drink, simply copied my idea so she ordered the nonalcoholic version of it. I liked the size of the cocktail glasses at this place. Not massively big; they are more on the smaller size but that's exactly what I wanted as it was a second drink for the night. It's not like we were closely observing the bartender when he was making our concoctions but he definitely used some freshly brewed espresso to make them as we sipped our night away, the nice bitterness of the espresso as well as some sweetness was entertaining our palette; and it lingered for a while. Mine (alcoholic one) had the perfect foam on top; hers had more holes in the foam (as it was, once again, nonalcoholic. Hers which I tasted, however, was perfectly an Espresso Martini; if someone served it to me as "alcoholic" I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.) I want to get into the protagonist of the night: the Chicken Pita with pesto marinade and a side of fries. First, the guy we ordered this with apparently forgot to place it with the kitchen. We found out when we later inquired about it with the other guy in the bar as he came by so he went back to him to ask him about it. He (the original guy) then came to us with a professional apology for forgetting to place it but said he'd rush the order which would only take 10 minutes. We were super easygoing about it as we weren't in a hurry in any way (we told him that.) He then said the pita would be on them as they made a mistake. Wow! What a considerate gesture! They righted the wrong without any hesitation. Once he had brought us the much awaited pita, my daughter (who was still quite full from the light snacks at our first restaurant earlier that night) took a bite of it. Even though she wasn't hungry (like I said), she couldn't stop eating it so she ended up taking a few more bites. I, of course, tasted it after her and oh my goodness, the pesto marinated chicken was so amazingly tasty. The pita that wrapped the chicken was large and soft. And the fries that accompanied the pita were nicely seasoned. We got to know a nice cocktail lounge that's conveniently open from early hours in the morning to late hours in the night (I believe, however, that they are closed for a few hours mid afternoon.) As this place checks for all three elements of a good restaurant (ambience, service but most of all, good food and drinks), it's now on my favorite restaurant in Denver.
Salita touts, "You're in good hands" on their website and that is a fact. From the minute we walked in the door to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. Situated in Capitol Hill, this welcoming space serves up espresso and cocktails by many former staff of the speakeasy, Green Russell, so you know the caliber of the cocktails is amazing. Menus are in a chic, black leather notebook. If you don't see one that suits your taste, they are happy to whip one up for you. My recent go to has been a Revolver made with espresso vs coffee liquor and since Salita had an espresso menu - score! My revolver was a perfect balance of caffeine, bourbon, and orange bitters. I also decided to try one of their classic cocktails, the Colfax Dirty Martini. The Cynar bitters sets this one apart from other dirty martinis as it adds a bit of sweetness to the brine of the olives. Happy Hour runs 4-6pm on weekdays, 2-6pm on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Salita is a great place to hang out with friends, enjoy excellent cocktails/coffee and conversation, or just vibe from the amazing playlist coming out of the speakers.
Do you ever get an experience that just blows your expectations out of the water? It's a casual Sunday, and I'm checking out this quaint coffee/cocktail bar, which comes off completely unassuming.... They ask if you want the coffee or cocktail menu, and then the magic begins. The cocktails are beyond unique - they have intriguing ingredients that don't even sound like they go together; but you know what, they do! And the drinks are incredibly balanced. An added bonus is that they are so kind and generous as humans and bartenders! I can't stress the welcoming atmosphere enough, along with their thoughtfulness in making sure you select a cocktail that fits your flavor profile. What's even cooler? This.. so I'm not a fan of gin but they had some extra Pesto Mainfesto (gin, strega, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon, garlic honey, and toasted pine nut) and offered several of us a try. I wasn't optimistic because I don't like gin plus olive oil, garlic, lemon, and pine nut in a drink???? Guess what? It was crazy delicious. I would totally order a full cocktail of it! Who knew the magic of olive oil in a cocktail!?! So on to my other libations, the house punch option was refreshing and tasty. The Smoke Daddy was phenomenal (bourbon, mezcal, banana, angostura, pineapple, cinnamon, and orgeat). Boozy, balanced, and such depth in flavors. Layers of goodness! I also got an off menu version of their espresso martini with mexican chocolate flavors and spice (yum). I wanted to get a soft drink, and Miranda asked if I was open to a homemade soda - I said heck yeah. She asked what I liked/didn't like and proceeded to create an amazing orange, lemon, honey homemade soda that was refreshing and tasty. Places like this are special because they not only provide stellar services and amazing cocktails they also are in a class of their own of what few establishments world wide can accomplish - which is providing an excellent AND balanced cocktail regardless of the liquor used. That's right, I said it. Truly amazing cocktail bars can wow you with any drink or liquor because they understand ingredients and complementary flavors that are balanced. This is one of those places. When you hear craft cocktail, this place represents what true "craft" means, especially when it's wrapped in a welcoming and unassuming coffee shop vibe. This will definitely be a new stop and go to on my Denver list.
This up and coming bar is a great place for a relaxed cocktail hour in the afternoon or for a delightful espresso in the morning. Near the heart of downtown, this cute little place offers a wide range of cocktails. I had the Paloma and throughly enjoyed it. The waiter was attentive and super fun as was the bar tender. As the evening wore on, the place got very busy but we were still well taken care of. I will be back to try more cocktails from their menu and definitely will be back to try their espresso. Cute place; Highly recommend!
Fantastic cocktail bar! The menu is creative and fun, and they've got a seasonal menu that changes every 2-3 months. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions about some of their more unique concoctions. Happy hour until 6, $10 for classic cocktails - and we're not just talking a G&T. Seasonal offerings are in the $14-$18 range for the most part, and worth it. With so many blah cocktails downtown meeting or exceeding that price, a trip to Salita should be a no-brainer. They've got comfy bar seating and more intimate window seating throughout. Seriously, go! Salita is amazing.
Love these drinks! So fun to have such a legit cocktail bar in our neighborhood. They take such care with each drink and the flavors and presentation is outstanding. Highly recommend if you want somewhere fancy and delicious.
Great selection of booze with amiable if not especially driven server in a pretty room with comfy seating (also seating outside). Prices were reasonable and it was a good place to kill an hour. Don't miss a trip to "the facilities," just to check out the remarkably decorated throne.
Nice vibe, nice concept (if you want to drink all day you need to start in the morning), and friendly and patient service. Unfortunately, the coffee was way too hot - we had to wait a while before it could be consumed (the disposable cups were even melting at the mercy of the heat). Another note - as a New Yorker, dining in Denver was an eye-opener and the best example of tipping culture gone wild. Salita in particular has an automatic 22% tip (they label it a creating happy people fee but let's call it what it is) which seems a bit excessive for coffee.
This place is fantastic! Santi is a great bartender and made me feel right at home. I had the Eye of Sauron and it blew my pants off. They have so many great drinks and the atmosphere is so great! I'll definitely be back!
One of my favorite places to go to in Cap Hill. I first came here to grab coffee and came back the same week to try a cocktail. They don't disappoint! The happy hour is affordable and get the Sangria when you can. The whole team are great at making drinks on the fly and are helpful if you're indecisive. Can't wait to go back!
10 months ago
My husband and I had a great time at Salita for happy hour after some Christmas shopping! The interior is very cozy and well decorated. The happy hour with $10 for classic cocktails is a really good deal considering most of them are $14-$16 typically. The chicken pita was delicious and so were the crispy shrimp! Our only complaint was the service-- our bartender was not the most welcoming, especially given that we were seated at the bar and there were very few other patrons. His drinks were great but his friendliness left something to be desired. read more
8 months ago
Six of my friends and I walked to Salita for some drinks after my birthday dinner. It was a Friday night and they were pretty busy. We sat in their heated outdoor patio and had the best cocktails and just the best time overall. Our host(forgot his name) was very accommodating, friendly, warm and knowledgeable. We loved every single one of the cocktails we got, and espresso martinis. Indoors had a cozy fun vibe, so we will definitely be going back for some food and drinks soon! read more
I may be rating this place solely based on the delightful Chicken Pita we had last Tuesday night. My adult daughter and I were celebrating the holiday by doing a girls' night mainly in downtown but since we wanted to make the night as magical as possible, we picked this place for a nice after dinner cocktail place as we remembered it when we dined at the high-end restaurant on the same block (a few doors away to the west) in early November. We were we went here. Service was professional (this might be a better thing than "friendly", not sure if you agree.) I usually opt for my usual, "red wine" at a bar or cocktail lounge and yet I wanted something out of my comfort zone so as soon as I saw the Espresso Martini on the menu, I immediately eliminated the idea of the red wine". My daughter who doesn't drink, simply copied my idea so she ordered the nonalcoholic version of it. I liked the size of the cocktail glasses at this place. Not massively big; they are more on the smaller size but that's exactly what I wanted as it was a second drink for the night. It's not like we were closely observing the bartender when he was making our concoctions but he definitely used some freshly brewed espresso to make them as we sipped our night away, the nice bitterness of the espresso as well as some sweetness was entertaining our palette; and it lingered for a while. Mine (alcoholic one) had the perfect foam on top; hers had more holes in the foam (as it was, once again, nonalcoholic. Hers which I tasted, however, was perfectly an Espresso Martini; if someone served it to me as "alcoholic" I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.) I want to get into the protagonist of the night: the Chicken Pita with pesto marinade and a side of fries. First, the guy we ordered this with apparently forgot to place it with the kitchen. We found out when we later inquired about it with the other guy in the bar as he came by so he went back to him to ask him about it. He (the original guy) then came to us with a professional apology for forgetting to place it but said he'd rush the order which would only take 10 minutes. We were super easygoing about it as we weren't in a hurry in any way (we told him that.) He then said the pita would be on them as they made a mistake. Wow! What a considerate gesture! They righted the wrong without any hesitation. Once he had brought us the much awaited pita, my daughter (who was still quite full from the light snacks at our first restaurant earlier that night) took a bite of it. Even though she wasn't hungry (like I said), she couldn't stop eating it so she ended up taking a few more bites. I, of course, tasted it after her and oh my goodness, the pesto marinated chicken was so amazingly tasty. The pita that wrapped the chicken was large and soft. And the fries that accompanied the pita were nicely seasoned. We got to know a nice cocktail lounge that's conveniently open from early hours in the morning to late hours in the night (I believe, however, that they are closed for a few hours mid afternoon.) As this place checks for all three elements of a good restaurant (ambience, service but most of all, good food and drinks), it's now on my favorite restaurant in Denver. read more
Salita touts, "You're in good hands" on their website and that is a fact. From the minute we walked in the door to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. Situated in Capitol Hill, this welcoming space serves up espresso and cocktails by many former staff of the speakeasy, Green Russell, so you know the caliber of the cocktails is amazing. Menus are in a chic, black leather notebook. If you don't see one that suits your taste, they are happy to whip one up for you. My recent go to has been a Revolver made with espresso vs coffee liquor and since Salita had an espresso menu - score! My revolver was a perfect balance of caffeine, bourbon, and orange bitters. I also decided to try one of their classic cocktails, the Colfax Dirty Martini. The Cynar bitters sets this one apart from other dirty martinis as it adds a bit of sweetness to the brine of the olives. Happy Hour runs 4-6pm on weekdays, 2-6pm on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays. Salita is a great place to hang out with friends, enjoy excellent cocktails/coffee and conversation, or just vibe from the amazing playlist coming out of the speakers. read more
Do you ever get an experience that just blows your expectations out of the water? It's a casual Sunday, and I'm checking out this quaint coffee/cocktail bar, which comes off completely unassuming.... They ask if you want the coffee or cocktail menu, and then the magic begins. The cocktails are beyond unique - they have intriguing ingredients that don't even sound like they go together; but you know what, they do! And the drinks are incredibly balanced. An added bonus is that they are so kind and generous as humans and bartenders! I can't stress the welcoming atmosphere enough, along with their thoughtfulness in making sure you select a cocktail that fits your flavor profile. What's even cooler? This.. so I'm not a fan of gin but they had some extra Pesto Mainfesto (gin, strega, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon, garlic honey, and toasted pine nut) and offered several of us a try. I wasn't optimistic because I don't like gin plus olive oil, garlic, lemon, and pine nut in a drink???? Guess what? It was crazy delicious. I would totally order a full cocktail of it! Who knew the magic of olive oil in a cocktail!?! So on to my other libations, the house punch option was refreshing and tasty. The Smoke Daddy was phenomenal (bourbon, mezcal, banana, angostura, pineapple, cinnamon, and orgeat). Boozy, balanced, and such depth in flavors. Layers of goodness! I also got an off menu version of their espresso martini with mexican chocolate flavors and spice (yum). I wanted to get a soft drink, and Miranda asked if I was open to a homemade soda - I said heck yeah. She asked what I liked/didn't like and proceeded to create an amazing orange, lemon, honey homemade soda that was refreshing and tasty. Places like this are special because they not only provide stellar services and amazing cocktails they also are in a class of their own of what few establishments world wide can accomplish - which is providing an excellent AND balanced cocktail regardless of the liquor used. That's right, I said it. Truly amazing cocktail bars can wow you with any drink or liquor because they understand ingredients and complementary flavors that are balanced. This is one of those places. When you hear craft cocktail, this place represents what true "craft" means, especially when it's wrapped in a welcoming and unassuming coffee shop vibe. This will definitely be a new stop and go to on my Denver list. read more
6 months ago
Great little neighborhood bar for an afternoon with friends. Shane was so knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. Spot on drink recommendations every round. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, snacks, and the overall experience. Great vibes and ambiance. read more
6 months ago
Great atmosphere, knowledgeable and welcoming bartenders, and delicious/ unique cocktail selection! I ordered the strawberry nimbus and it is probably the best cocktail I've ever had. Yum!! read more
This up and coming bar is a great place for a relaxed cocktail hour in the afternoon or for a delightful espresso in the morning. Near the heart of downtown, this cute little place offers a wide range of cocktails. I had the Paloma and throughly enjoyed it. The waiter was attentive and super fun as was the bar tender. As the evening wore on, the place got very busy but we were still well taken care of. I will be back to try more cocktails from their menu and definitely will be back to try their espresso. Cute place; Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
Fantastic cocktail bar! The menu is creative and fun, and they've got a seasonal menu that changes every 2-3 months. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions about some of their more unique concoctions. Happy hour until 6, $10 for classic cocktails - and we're not just talking a G&T. Seasonal offerings are in the $14-$18 range for the most part, and worth it. With so many blah cocktails downtown meeting or exceeding that price, a trip to Salita should be a no-brainer. They've got comfy bar seating and more intimate window seating throughout. Seriously, go! Salita is amazing. read more
2 years ago
Love these drinks! So fun to have such a legit cocktail bar in our neighborhood. They take such care with each drink and the flavors and presentation is outstanding. Highly recommend if you want somewhere fancy and delicious. read more
6 months ago
Great selection of booze with amiable if not especially driven server in a pretty room with comfy seating (also seating outside). Prices were reasonable and it was a good place to kill an hour. Don't miss a trip to "the facilities," just to check out the remarkably decorated throne. read more
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Nice vibe, nice concept (if you want to drink all day you need to start in the morning), and friendly and patient service. Unfortunately, the coffee was way too hot - we had to wait a while before it could be consumed (the disposable cups were even melting at the mercy of the heat). Another note - as a New Yorker, dining in Denver was an eye-opener and the best example of tipping culture gone wild. Salita in particular has an automatic 22% tip (they label it a creating happy people fee but let's call it what it is) which seems a bit excessive for coffee. read more
2 years ago
This place is fantastic! Santi is a great bartender and made me feel right at home. I had the Eye of Sauron and it blew my pants off. They have so many great drinks and the atmosphere is so great! I'll definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
One of my favorite places to go to in Cap Hill. I first came here to grab coffee and came back the same week to try a cocktail. They don't disappoint! The happy hour is affordable and get the Sangria when you can. The whole team are great at making drinks on the fly and are helpful if you're indecisive. Can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
I love going here for coffee and breakfast burritos. I know it sounds random but they are so good, they have veggie, chorizo, and bacon for only $5. Also lots of pastries, added grab and go items, and a limited menu at night for food but the burger is great. read more
1 year ago
What a great find!! The same bartenders from the green russel have come over after the closing of the Larimer location (lease reasons). Drinks are fancy. Bartenders are incredible and the ambience is to die for. This painting makes me want to come back over and over. To make it even better, Luca is next door and the food there is the best in Denver! read more
6 months ago
Holy sh*t. That sums up perfectly our experience at Salita. Wondered in on a Saturday evening before dinner wanting to kill some time. Cute, seat yourself cocktail bar that serves coffee in the AM. Feel like I was transported back in time to an old-timey bar. Beautiful ambiance and incredible service. They have 3 pages of cocktails on the menu sorted between some house crafted cocktails to old favorites. I immediately knew I was ordering the Ionian Martini ($18) when I saw it - pretty much a caprese cocktail which was weird enough to intrigue me. If you love dirty martinis or savory drinks, you'll love this. Beautifully garnished with mini tomato, mozz and basil. All the cocktails served were gorgeous! The staff was also top notch. We arrived right as they got a bit busy and our server apologized with some complementary snacks. They also brought around some samples of liquor. Outside of the very high price point, this spot was wonderful! Tuly worth it if you're looking to try something unique! read more
3 years ago
What an experience!! Very inviting atmosphere from the bartenders from Green Russell in Larimer Square relocated to Salita. A very lively crew of Jake Fuller & Miranda Frass. This space was formely Lou's Hot Chicken but this is as better use of the space. I started with a White Negroni. I am a fan of Campari, but this lighter version is nice. Salita does not use preformed ice cubes or globes, but uses a knife to shape ice for drinks. Very creative and fun to watch while drinks are being created. My 2nd drink was a Eye of Sauron, a smoked Scotch, mezcal, campari and cynar mix. They use a globe to smoke the drink. Very fun. My 3rd and last drink was Killer Rabbit. Lots of rum, passionfruit liqueur, pineapple, orange & coconut. It had an edible orchid but needed a tiki umbrella. A very nice enviroment with padded bar stools and wood counter. The cocktail tables for two were ideal. They have light food choices including olives, marcona almonds, proscuitto, mozzarella and gnocco frito. I will be back to visit other Bonnano Concepts, Luca and Mizuna. read more
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Happened upon this quaint little spot and had an amazing Saturday afternoon. Their cocktails are delish, made with love. I had a prosciutto croissant sandwich which was also amazing. The service was impeccable and we loved the ambiance. Will definitely be returning! read more
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The new and currently top of their game living room space. A proper top-notch cocktail joint, let them experiment and have fun with your experience. Only spot that we found that can come close would be suite6A. Live, love, laugh, and cheers! read more
2 years ago
Great little location. Miranda was a joy and made our first experience very pleasant! We will probably return in the future to enjoy the location during the nightlife. read more
4 years ago
Top notch beverages and service. If it's not on the menu, ask! They can/will make it happen! Quaint corner spot with the perfect atmosphere. Great bar seating and cozy little booths. Will go again! read more
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