Upscale spot in the Larimer district with great food. Loved the octopus, artichoke tortellini and the fig beignets. Beignets were great for sharing and the fig flavors were a wonderful addition.
Anasa
My husband and I selected the tasting menu and the food and service were incredibly disappointing. The waitress shared that the kitchen was preparing for a buy out that evening as an excuse for both, but offered no concessions. For the price we paid and the lack of consideration for repeat customers, I have no desire to go back. We read that the quality has gone down recently, we should have known better. So sad.
Meghan
Rioja was so romantic. We sat on the outside patio and the weather was perfect. The wait staff was the absolute best. They were so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. It was our first time visiting so we had questions. Cannot recommend this place more for a special occasion or romantic night out.
Genevieve
We were seated and had our water right away but it was 15 minutes before the hostess came back to check on us and let us know a waitress would be by shortly. The waitress came but skipped us and went to a table that was seated about 10 minutes after us. That was very annoying. Finally more minutes later the hostess took our orders after I expressed some irritation. The food was good but very expensive for what we got and there wasn't a pasta option at brunch which was what we really wanted. The service improved once we placed our orders but a negative mood had been set that was hard to shake. The place is pretty and comfortable inside although the location of the bathrooms are odd- right across from a bar/part of the open kitchen so you feel a bit watched going in or out. The bathrooms weren't in the best shape either. Ultimately I will give this old Larimer Square survivor another go, but at dinner time and only because it's a short walk to the theater.
Tom
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The food was both delicious and interesting. The ambiance was very comfortable. But the highlight was the service, our server as well as all of the support staff. Our server was attentive, efficient and had a thorough knowledge of the dishes being offered.
Sandra
We ate outdoors. It was a most pleasant evening. My daughter & I had a pre-theater reservation. The timing of everything was perfect. From the wine to the dessert & espresso, everything was soooo good. The presentation was very nice. Our sever, Gabriela, was very accommodating & perceptive to our needs. TY!
Jason
Rioja is a long time favorite. We've been coming here for 15 years. The food is good, atmosphere is welcoming, and the location is perfect for a date night out. Although not what it once was, I would recommend Rioja to anyone wanting a high-quality dining experience.
Candice
They really took into account our time schedule and we were finished with our meal well before the event. Our server knew the menu very well and the compressed watermelon was much better than expected.
Pee
Visiting Denver we were looking for a place for "fine dining". Rioja was the place to be, we understood from the reviews. Unfortunately, the food was good but we cannot qualify it as fine dining. The salad with rucola and gorgonzola was tasteful but very simple. We had a nice diner but not worth the price we had to pay.
Katelyn
The food was amazing as always, but the service last night was incredible! I was so impressed by our female server. She was so on top of it, and had the best attention to detail. Her recommendations on the menu was also great.
The short rib bowl was amazing for lunch. We hosted a customer at 11:30 am and was the first table, however it quickly filled up but the service stayed exceptional. Very impressed and will be back (tonight!) for dinner with another customer.
Turaluralura
We went to dinner before the symphony. Eliza provided great service. I enjoyed the Rose Sangria with dinner. Nate had the lamb special. The corn polenta was delicious. The artichoke tortellini was served in a broth. We chose not to try dessert.
rick
We had a great experience. Wife's birthday. Food awesome. Our server was so great. The entire staff signed a birthday card for her along with a desert surprise which was great! Will be back alot. Went during happy hour unknowingly so cost of drinks was even better. Thank you to all staff and chefs!
Paula
We had a disappointing experience. Great ambiance, great service but very mediocre food. All 4 halibut entrees were overcooked and one pork chop. The server removed the charges for the fish and sent us a few complimentary dishes but it was still a very expensive dinner.
Sam
We had a fantastic dinner. The 4 of us were in town for one night and chose this incredible restaurant. Everything was perfect. So happy to have had a chance to enjoy. Patrick was very knowledgeable and patient. He helped us with choices so that we could try a variety if dishes. Favorite!!
Upscale spot in the Larimer district with great food. Loved the octopus, artichoke tortellini and the fig beignets. Beignets were great for sharing and the fig flavors were a wonderful addition.
My husband and I selected the tasting menu and the food and service were incredibly disappointing. The waitress shared that the kitchen was preparing for a buy out that evening as an excuse for both, but offered no concessions. For the price we paid and the lack of consideration for repeat customers, I have no desire to go back. We read that the quality has gone down recently, we should have known better. So sad.
Rioja was so romantic. We sat on the outside patio and the weather was perfect. The wait staff was the absolute best. They were so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. It was our first time visiting so we had questions. Cannot recommend this place more for a special occasion or romantic night out.
We were seated and had our water right away but it was 15 minutes before the hostess came back to check on us and let us know a waitress would be by shortly. The waitress came but skipped us and went to a table that was seated about 10 minutes after us. That was very annoying. Finally more minutes later the hostess took our orders after I expressed some irritation. The food was good but very expensive for what we got and there wasn't a pasta option at brunch which was what we really wanted. The service improved once we placed our orders but a negative mood had been set that was hard to shake. The place is pretty and comfortable inside although the location of the bathrooms are odd- right across from a bar/part of the open kitchen so you feel a bit watched going in or out. The bathrooms weren't in the best shape either. Ultimately I will give this old Larimer Square survivor another go, but at dinner time and only because it's a short walk to the theater.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The food was both delicious and interesting. The ambiance was very comfortable. But the highlight was the service, our server as well as all of the support staff. Our server was attentive, efficient and had a thorough knowledge of the dishes being offered.
We ate outdoors. It was a most pleasant evening. My daughter & I had a pre-theater reservation. The timing of everything was perfect. From the wine to the dessert & espresso, everything was soooo good. The presentation was very nice. Our sever, Gabriela, was very accommodating & perceptive to our needs. TY!
Rioja is a long time favorite. We've been coming here for 15 years. The food is good, atmosphere is welcoming, and the location is perfect for a date night out. Although not what it once was, I would recommend Rioja to anyone wanting a high-quality dining experience.
They really took into account our time schedule and we were finished with our meal well before the event. Our server knew the menu very well and the compressed watermelon was much better than expected.
Visiting Denver we were looking for a place for "fine dining". Rioja was the place to be, we understood from the reviews. Unfortunately, the food was good but we cannot qualify it as fine dining. The salad with rucola and gorgonzola was tasteful but very simple. We had a nice diner but not worth the price we had to pay.
The food was amazing as always, but the service last night was incredible! I was so impressed by our female server. She was so on top of it, and had the best attention to detail. Her recommendations on the menu was also great.
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The short rib bowl was amazing for lunch. We hosted a customer at 11:30 am and was the first table, however it quickly filled up but the service stayed exceptional. Very impressed and will be back (tonight!) for dinner with another customer.
We went to dinner before the symphony. Eliza provided great service. I enjoyed the Rose Sangria with dinner. Nate had the lamb special. The corn polenta was delicious. The artichoke tortellini was served in a broth. We chose not to try dessert.
We had a great experience. Wife's birthday. Food awesome. Our server was so great. The entire staff signed a birthday card for her along with a desert surprise which was great! Will be back alot. Went during happy hour unknowingly so cost of drinks was even better. Thank you to all staff and chefs!
We had a disappointing experience. Great ambiance, great service but very mediocre food. All 4 halibut entrees were overcooked and one pork chop. The server removed the charges for the fish and sent us a few complimentary dishes but it was still a very expensive dinner.
We had a fantastic dinner. The 4 of us were in town for one night and chose this incredible restaurant. Everything was perfect. So happy to have had a chance to enjoy. Patrick was very knowledgeable and patient. He helped us with choices so that we could try a variety if dishes. Favorite!!
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