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Rioja
- Mediterranean
- Denver, CO
About this business
Rioja, this eatery on Larimer Street has an intimate feel to it. Glass fixtures, a unique bar with a copper-topped surface, and the serene ambiance lend it a relaxing air. Appetizers include Steamed Manila Clams and Mint-Grilled Shrimp. Among the main courses you can opt for a Chilled Gazpacho Soup or a Roasted Beet Salad. The Muscovy Duck Two Ways and the Grilled Hanger Steak come highly recommended. You can also seat yourself outdoors on the charming little patio – a perfect way to dine on a balmy Denver night.
Location details
1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Rioja serves up some relish foods! The tortillini is my favorite as is all the other breads you get! Go here for sure
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. The food is always inventive yet comforting. Service is good. Go here and then get drinks at the Green Russell afterwards!
Rioja – We have historically had great meals here, but today the food was awful. The kitchen kept burning eggs and the whole restaurant smelled horrible. Everything we had was stale. My daughter couldn't even eat her doughnuts because they were so hard. I hope they get together.
Best Dining Experience Ever!! – My friend and I were visiting Denver this past weekend and the concierge at our hotel recommened this wonderful restaurant. Chef Jennifer Jasinski is fabulous. We are from Houston and we thought we had good food in Houston, but nothing compares to the experience we had at Rioja. We had lunch there on Friday and we were back for Brunch on Sunday. Our waitress Shannon Austin was wonderful and really took care of us. Will we be back?? You bet!! We will fly to Denver just to eat at Rioja!!! Also, ... read more
Disappointing experience – We've always liked Rioja. Great food. Good service. Etc. My wife and I went for a special occasion. To make a long story short: Our server had an attitude and was incompetent. One of many issues: We had made clear we wanted to order a bottle of wine with our main course, after having a glass beforehand. As soon as we were done with our first course they brought our main course. We'd never gotten a chance to order our wine. We had to ask another server to bring it ASAP. I could go on with the proble... read more
a great menu, a few drawbacks – Dining at Rioja was wonderful, with just a few drawbacks. Pros: • Inventive breads: orange fennel and lavender sourdough bread. • Tuna tartar appetizer: though tiny, it was fresh with well-balanced flavors. • Scallops: perfectly cooked. • Pork belly & prawns: was a mixed success. The pork belly, salad, and gastrique were excellent. However, the prawns were fishy and the peanut sauce was much like eating peanut butter puree with pork. Cons: • Dessert: was a let-down. The sliver of angel food ca... read more
great food, cool atmosphere – Having been dining here since they opened. Great food and staff - fun place to go before a concert or show.
Food outstanding, fun lively ambience, courteous helpful staff, drinks water-downed. – We throughly enjoy Riojas and have been dining there for years. Their food is outstanding and very innovative and the menu offers so many wonderful options. We've never been disappointed with food, ambience, or their courteous helpful staff. Our one complaint is that the last couple months or so, they are watering down their mixed drinks. No excuse for that! If alcohol prices are increasing, charge an extra 50 cents!
Very good food and excellent service – My wife and I went to Rioja for dinner and had great time. The food was very well cooked. The service was attentive and at the same time was very friendly. It was weekend but the restaurant was full. The portion of the food was just right that you can finish the appetizer and the main course and still have room for dessert. I ordered their lemon gnocchi for appetizer which was really good. It was full of flavor. My wife ordered duck but it was a little undercook. At first she didn't wan... read more
Frequently asked questions about Rioja
How is Rioja rated?
Rioja has a 4.6 star rating with 2,261 reviews.
When is Rioja open?
Rioja is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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