Highest-rated restaurants in Denver by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Denver by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Denver, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Banh Mi Station

- Rating: 4.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2439 South University Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#29. Istanbul Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3114 Zuni St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Turkish, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Golden Falafel Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 6460 East Yale Ave. Ste G20A Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
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#27. Istanbul Cafe And Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 South Monaco Pkwy Unit 9 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Turkish, Coffee & Tea
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#26. Tacos El Herradero

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 400 Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Urban Cafe & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 601 North Broadway Ste 115 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes
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#24. Tai Tai Japanese

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 5078 East Hampden Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Poke
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#23. Boombox Brew Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5686 North Pecos St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Brewpubs, Sports Bars, Burgers
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#22. LoDough Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1850 Wazee St. Ste 150 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#21. Gyro King

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1909 Blake St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Food Trucks
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#20. EAT HERE

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4004 West 38th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#19. Nomi Thai Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 9567 East Iliff Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai
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#18. Limon Y Sal

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2400 East 88th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Unique Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 2246 South Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
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#16. WongWayVeg

- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vegan
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#15. Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2350 East Evans Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Turkish, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Gio Cha Cali

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1008 South Federal Blvd. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#13. Ninja Ramen Mobile

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Ramen
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#12. Chopstix Fusion

- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 South Parker Road Unit I Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts
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#11. Sweet Izzy

- Rating: 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3003 East 3rd Ave. Ste B Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Vegan, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#10. Farm and Market

- Rating: 4.9/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Larimer St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Salad, Farmers Market, Soup
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#9. India Express Denver

- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 727 Colorado Blvd. Ste C Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#8. Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4100 Jason St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Cideries, Coffee & Tea, Modern European
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#7. BaekGa

- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 200 North Quebec St. Bldg 600 Unit 115 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
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#6. Pita Central

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1575 Central St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Salad
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#5. Luchador Tacos & More

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2030 East 28th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Kin Nori Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4404 Yates St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#3. Aloha Cones

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 601 North Broadway Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Seafood
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#2. Tula's Tapas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Tapas/Small Plates
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#1. Vinny and Marie's Italian Street Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 123 Main St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Food Stands, Italian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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