Finding a restaurant that matches your mood is essential for a perfect rendezvous – whether it’s a flawless first date, magical proposal, or a declaration of eternal love on an anniversary (and, of course, everything in between). Our list of the top 10 most romantic restaurants in Denver will ensure you and your loved one experience the night of your dreams.
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Our Criteria
Denver is a city that’s packed with great eateries. As we know you’re looking for just the right place for your romantic night out, we’ve ranked each of our suggestions.
The criteria we’ve used for this post is as follows:
Price
We’ll let you know how pricey each place is.
Food
We’ll tell you if the menu will have your mouth watering.
The Atmosphere
Date night isn’t complete without romance – so the mood has to be right.
The Customer Reviews
Average ratings based on Google and TripAdvisor.
We’ve found the most impressive Denver date destinations for you and your loved one to enjoy. From splurge worthy to the seductively subtle places that’ll make your heart go bang bang.
Most romantic restaurants in Denver – dinner dates to dress up for
Capital Grille
9/10 Love Score
An upscale steakhouse where guests have been wined, dined and dazzled, the Capital Grille offers traditional American fare that everyone raves about. If romance is on your radar, the Capital Grille is a date night must. Pull on your finest attire and leave your car with the valet as you enter a high-class eatery with a romantic ambience that’ll make your loved one swoon with delight. The Capital Grille offers nationally acclaimed steak and seafood and an award-winning wine list. This is a sensational choice for a romantic dinner in Denver.
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Mizuna
10/10 Love Score
Variety is the spice of life, and Frank Bonanno’s chef-driven restaurant family updates their menu monthly – so if you’re looking for a regular romantic hot spot but also like spontaneity, this could be the intimate Denver romantic restaurant of your dreams. Incorporating local and exotic foods from land and sea, Mizuna offers French cuisine with an American twist in the tail. Mizuna has crafted its place as an eatery of excellence and its sense of the romantic can be tasted in the exquisite dishes, in the soul of the establishment and its intense passion for the food it creates.
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Wildflower
9/10 Love Score
Wildflower has garnered quite an established reputation for a restaurant that’s only been around since 2020. This bar and restaurant is situated inside the hotel Life House, which has also been voted one of the top 100 hotels in the world. Eclectic in its menu: from floral cocktails to vegan mylk, Wildflower prides itself on serving exceptional plant-forward food – as well as meat and fish dishes that pay homage to the best of the west. Locally sourced ingredients, Mexican and Italian influences on the menu and a reputation as a ‘special occasion’ restaurant make this place a must on the Denver romantic restaurant scene.
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Denver’s romantic restaurants: ambience is everything
Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club
9/10 Love Score
Who doesn’t want to savor food sourced from front range farmers, organic ranchers and other Colorado-based purveyors, while sipping cocktails as a euphony of jazz envelopes you and your loved one?
If a romantic dinner in Denver is on the menu, Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club offers old-school romance with a clink of cocktail glasses over the ‘supper and a show’. This experience saturates you with a delicious three-course meal and the ambient sounds of live music. If that’s not enough to inspire the romantic in you, seasonal foods are served here – Colorado lamb, salads and vegetables or charcuterie. Drench yourself in music and food that’s worth falling in love with.
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Cantina Loca
9/10 Love Score
If you’re flirtatious by nature – or perhaps love to show your amorous side with sensuous food – this place has to be on your to-do list. With ‘Taco dirty to me’ as the restaurant’s tagline, you know the ambience is going to be playful, sultry and on the seductive side. Latin music pervades the establishment as Chef Dana Rodriguez serves up the finest Mexican street foods – fried tacos loaded with cheese, chorizo packed tortillas and smashed potatoes, to name but a few.
Pair this with a heavenly abundance of tequilas, mezcals, and the Doña local brand – you’re in for a night of great food and drink. If you’re looking for an all-round sensory experience, Cantina Loca is going to give it to you in full force – a thrilling romantic dinner experience in Denver.
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The Corner Office
8/10 Love Score
Not only is The Corner Office set in the center of downtown, making it convenient no matter where you’re coming from or going to – this place has a dedicated martini bar, which always generates an air of romance. It prides itself on its food of love – be it the BBQ ribs, the miso ramen or tagliatelle, The Corner Office serves traditional favorites with an international twist. Retro-themed interiors provide diners with a modern ambience that’s just perfect for date night.
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Denver’s romantic restaurants: let your tastebuds travel to Europe
Barolo Grill
10/10 Love Score
Not only is The Corner Office set in the center of downtown, making it convenient no matter where you’re coming from or going to – this place has a dedicated martini bar, which always generates an air of romance. It prides itself on its food of love – be it the BBQ ribs, the miso ramen or tagliatelle, The Corner Office serves traditional favorites with an international twist. Retro-themed interiors provide diners with a modern ambience that’s just perfect for date night.
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El Five
10/10 Love Score
When finding romantic restaurants anywhere in the world, food is always a priority. But if you can find the perfect food that comes wrapped up in a majestic view– you know you’ve found something special.
El Five is the gift that keeps on giving – set on the 5th floor with dining both inside and out – it offers views over the city to make the heart flutter, food that charms the soul, paired with company that inspires the best in us.
Italian food, its inspiration taken from the melting pot of Italian culture, is served tapas style, so perfect for the couple that like to share as they behold a view fit for a king. Romantic, rich and flavorful food is only rivaled by views that’ll leave you open mouthed.
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Best Romantic Restaurants in Denver: for breakfasts, brunches and lunches
Ellyngton’s at The Brown Palace
9/10 Love Score
The most romantic dates don’t have to be after dark – love can be at its best as the sun rises too. An enviably romantic setting, the Ellyngton boasts expansive windows, a plethora of crystal chandeliers and elegant table settings – all essentials in the pursuit of a romantic Denver date. Breakfasts, brunch and lunches are known to have been passionately devoured here by the rich and famous – and you too can share a touch of the extravagance as you gorge on lemon poppy waffles, brioche french toast, eggs benedict and crab cakes in this lavish location.
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Corinne
8/10 Love Score
Simple food paired with modern interior design, Corinne offers you honest food and a relaxed dining experience – be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Romance knocks on the door at all times of the day so don’t wait until evening time to kick-start your relationship. Seating arrangements allow you to enjoy a romantic lunch privately or with a couple of friends. Choose from Wagyu steak fries or a freshly prepared tuna bruschetta that offers quite the punch – paired with drinks that accentuate the food menu. Grab romance with both hands…whatever time of the day.
Night or day, feast or nibble – there’s something in Denver for any amorous heart. Follow our guide and you and your significant other can dine like royalty as you fall in love for the first time – or all over again. Enjoy food lovers, enjoy.
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