My husband and I enjoyed an elegant dinner. The food was superb and the wine suggestion paired well with the dish. The GM Mike was so nice and checked on us throughout the night. Our waiter RIO was helpful and fantastic. We will definitely revisit this restaurant, highly recommended.
UPDATE: I've been back twice since posting this review, the food has been fantastic each time. Had the Chef's Choice last night w/two others and it was an incredible experience. Definitely one of my favorite places in Denver!
Great place and a lovely evening! The service was impeccable, the food fantastic. Lots of great flavors, served beautifully. Only "complaint" is that the seating if you are just two is VERY close to the table next you ... we wound up chating w/the folks at the next table because it kind of felt like they were at our table lol. If you are looking for privacy you should probably ask for it when you make your reservation. I will be going back!
If you go there, do the Chef Entrust! Everything was delicious, made to order, and able to honor our specific dietary restrictions. Jenny was amazing, and answered all our questions, and had a great playlist going.
Wow. My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate and what a wonderful, wonderful dinner we had. We got a chance to meet the GM, Mike who was friendly and easy to talk to and were served very quickly before our reservation.
My boyfriend and I did the Chef's Entrust wher you get a 6-course meal and trust the chef for all the rest. It was phenomenal! We loved every course. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors left us wanting more.
Our server was amazing, very kind, and helped us choose the best wine, especially us not knowing what we would be eating. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and highly recommend.
Outstanding dinner! I was visiting on a business trip with three colleagues and we were all exceedingly pleased with our dishes. The service was also excellent and the prices were reasonable given the quality of the food. Definitely worth a visit.
We had a really pleasant experience here and would definitely come back again very sophisticated great service, tasty food, a perfect combo that would make anyone want to return again and again
Excellent food and service! Our waitress Bre was very sweet and attentive. They accommodated our dietary preferences (no dairy). Every dish was amazing- special salmon belly appetizer, Brussel sprouts with honey glaze, peanuts and cilantro, and Scottish salmon. Also very good wine list as well as scotch and bourbon. We will be back next time in Denver!
Came here for my birthday and it was perfect! The waiter was well informed and we had a great time and the food was divine!
Get the tasting menu and a bottle of wine for a great time! Everything was amazing. Lots of new flavors and creative dishes. The chefs put their own unique twist on classic dishes to create a memorable dining experience. Service was also incredible. The bartenders deserve some type of award for their hard work.
I recently rented out Avelina's (LoDo) private room for a birthday party with 25 people and had an absolutely incredible experience! Mike Mitchell (GM) was so attentive when answering all my questions and emails. The restaurant give me incredible options to pick from for a 3 course pre-set menu. The price was unbeatable (seriously, everywhere else was significantly more expensive for so much less), and the portions were HUGE. All of my guests were really impressed. Their cocktail selections are also super with something for everyone. The service was impeccable. Shout out to our server, Bri! The entire process was so easy with absolutely zero surprises or hidden charges. I would 100% recommend this restaurant for a larger event, and I will most certainly be back to try the rest of their menu. Thanks Avelina!
Fabulous service. The food was excellent. We enjoyed our time here. Cocktails were great. Really loved the risotto.
Sarah “Sustainably Sarah”
+5
Awesome menu. Loved the Som here, so welcoming and kind on my sister's birthday. Our server was also fun and very professional. We got bubbles to start and then cocktails (not too sweet, well balanced) and a bottle of malbec. We were here the first night of their spring seasonal menu. The PEI mussels were divine. So many fun flavors. We loved the NY strip and all of the desserts were delicious too. The sumac sorbet was surprising but great for people who like tartness. I loved my lemon thyme dessert. Awesome experience.
Really enjoyable experience. Well-priced and well-executed dishes. We went all out with “small” charcuterie board, sweet potato appetizer (highest recommendation), mussels, lemon mascarpone “ravioli”, bison, and New York Strip. Also received the Brussels sprouts by mistake and they let us keep it (turns out “brussels sprouts” can be mistaken for “mussels” when ordering). Enjoyed son’s bday dinner. Not many entry-level bottles of wine but we enjoyed the $52 bottle of Tempranillo. Ordered too much and too satisfied for dessert. I had my eyes on lemon thyme cake and my daughter was hankering for chocolate fondant. Not needed.
Really enjoyed ourselves. Mo, our waitress was friendly and Mike the GM was super inviting and kept checking in with us.
Duck puree is amazing! The portion is large but you will need to ask for more bread, they only give 3 peices. Braised bison was nice but not seasoned enough and not enough puree. Pork tenderloin was wonderful! Tender and flavorful, again wish they gave more puree.
Atmosphere was very comfortable and relaxing yet elegant.
Amazing! Food was excellent, service was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. I wish I could give more stars!
We had the Chef's Family style. It was six courses all from the menu. Not pre-determined. The food was good. The portions were larger than I was expecting. Our waitress Bree was fantastic. Would definitely go back.
One of the best meals we've ever had. The carpaccio was excellent, the sweet potato bravas were incredible, the ash-cured pork was so interesting and tasty.
I’ve loved Avelina for many years. When I was a lawyer in private practice as a food lawyer in Denver, it was a favorite to take clients for lunch because the food, service, and drinks were always top notch so I could count on a good dining experience to support a great conversation. Trusted it it to take a dear friend to dinner right before her first baby, and tonight I took my husband for the first time for our seventh anniversary. Tonight we did the chef entrust tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Consistently one of my favorite restaurants in Denver, and it just gets better. Thanks Rio, for great service tonight and thank you to the wonderful chefs!
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