BRUTO

1801 Blake St, Denver
(720) 325-2195

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Michael Toole

Best dining experience of my life.
Mixed/NA bev pairings are so worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Irina Khanin

We had a wonderful experience at Bruto yesterday. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly, the sommelier went above and beyond actually searching for locations where the wine we liked could be purchased. The only negative I have to say is that the food was extremely over salted. So much so that the actual flavor of some dishes were not coming through because of all the sodium. Even my fiancé who is a salt addict was mentioning that he thought there was too much salt. For that reason I have to give 3 stars for the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Max Johnson

This was my first time experiencing a Michelin star dining experience, and I have to say that it was fantastic! Relative to other Michelin restaurants, the price was very fair for the food. The servers and chefs were happy to answer any questions and kept a fun, light conversation going through the entire experience. No one was pretentious, and they were happy to tell the stories of how they source their ingredients. The cocktails were great - between the server's recommendations and the option for the "dealer's choice" drink, our entire party was happy. Considering the restaurant only gets a small corner of the Free Market space, they did a great job to make it feel intimate.

P.S. make sure to try their signature piada (bread)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert “Dennie” Patton

God damn, I'll be back for the bread alone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacqueline Malcolm-Peck

The most amazing dinner! Chef Byron and the team is beyond intentional with every single course. The non alcohol pairing is also out of this world. Nick took great care of us and was extremely friendly and hospitable. If you’re looking to impress your friends /family or learn more about sustainability and local sourcing this is the spot to go. The plate ware, the music and ambiance matches the evening perfectly as well and is something you cannot find elsewhere. Thank you for such a memorable evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wilfredo Lopez

The tasting menu was excellent. The pace and cohesiveness of the different plates was amazing. First time I’ve done pairing with a mix of wine, cocktails and sake and it was a real treat. Service was superb. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

S S

Wow. To be honest I expected Bruto to fall a bit lower on my list of Michelin experiences but it ended up near the top of my list and in my opinion is second in Denver only to Bekon. The creativity and mix of both flavors and culinary influences in the menu blew me away. This servers and chefs also made a real conscious effort to explain the sustainability of each course really highlighting their green star. In addition to the creativity the use of fermentation shines on the menu. The non alcoholic pairing was a must and added to the mind boggling creativity. While I went in a party of two my only possible complaint would be that it appeared to be only bar seating which may make eating with a larger party a bit difficult. Worth every penny and I cannot recommend Bruto enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sourdough Bread

Eddie A. Bitar

Bruto will have one of the best experiences you will get in Denver. The food is spectacular, a true culinary experience. A warm and relaxed atmosphere around an oven that creates the assortment of dishes. You can relax and just enjoy each dish that comes your way. Chef Max won’t repeat dishes, so each time should be a special experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pinita Maberry-Nave

A very well-deserved Michelin star for BRUTO. We went as they started their 2024 fall/winter menu at the start of November which was touted as a sustainable, zero-waste approach of taking summer herbs, fruits, and vegetable parts like stems, peels, and rinds, which were incorporated into surprisingly delicious soups, stocks, and sauces. The current executive chef is Costa Rican, so we were expecting a South American flair. However, the flavors are globally inspired, and you cannot go wrong with the cocktail pairings that take on the root-to-stem approach in very unique house-crafted concoctions. It has been one of my favorite Michelin dining experiences anywhere – the food and drinks are great and you can watch the preparations occurring right in front of you, laboratory style, with staff eager to talk about the process and answer questions. The experience is definitely for foodies who are willing to try something new. And I can’t forget to mention the bread, it is unforgettable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

beaner sheridan

Pricey, but magnificent

Ben Stewart

Stellar. An absolutely remarkable elevated fine dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Keil

I've been to nine Michilin star restaurants in four countries and this experience was sub-par compared to my other experiences. The emphasis of the food needs to be on flavor and creativity, not waste reduction. Also, the courses came out so slowly that I never got even half full, and thus had to stop at Popeye's on the way home.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jeremy Hastings

1 star for the sheer audacity to add a 22% “service charge” to a $320 tab (before drinks) and still ask for a pre paid 20% tip on top of that just to make a reservation for a Wednesday night

Kelly Simberg

Thank you for the kindness, the food journey, and the delicious food.

Alix Bradford

Wow, this place was magical. Absolutely loved the meal/experience Brutø offers. Definitely on the pricey side, but was perfect for an anniversary celebration. Pro tip - ALWAYS get more bread to take home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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