Café Colore offers welcome refuge from the busy pace of downtown Denver. Located in Lodo’s Writer Square, this neighborhood provides a perfect backdrop for casual fine dining in a Euro-style café with indoor and outdoor seating. You'll find an eclectic mix of customers - all drawn by the uptown food offered at easy-on-the-pocketbook prices. Better yet, the sidewalk seating faces both 15th and Larimer Streets, providing the best people-watching in downtown Denver. Everything served here is prepared to order, starting with doughs, sauces and dressings that are made from scratch daily. Furthermore, most pastas and all pizzas can be ordered gluten-free, so feel comfortable about bringing friends, coworkers or family members of every dietary need. Then prepare to be dazzled by the menu of marvelous pastas, pizzas, calzones, soups, salads, Italian entrees and desserts. Cafe Colore has won many accolades "Best Pesto Pizza", "Best Sit Down Pizzeria" and "Best Alfresco Dining" to name a few.
"Plenty of outdoor seating in the middle of Denver's night life district. But that's just the start. The food was outstanding - all 4 courses -- house meatballs and sauce (with the bread, simply divine), salad caprese, the Salmon special and the Shrimp & Scallop entrees, and the canneloni -- all were excellent. The service was great; our waiter was very knowledgeable, his recommendations were spot on, and he was very engaging. The manager stopped by several times. We will return next week."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We booked a work group lunch and sat outside on the patio. The service was exceptional and the food lovely. As I told the chef on my way out - we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"Disappointing experience. We had made a reservation on Open Table and the time slot we wanted said it was unavailable so we took a later slot. We did call the restaurant since we were in the area earlier and they said they could accommodate us, so we arrived and the entire inside of the restaurant was empty - no one. The outside patio also was only half full. We ordered prosecco and they were sold out. Our son ordered a beer on the menu and they had one left. Several items on the menu were also sold out and we were there at 4 p.m. Food was only fair- shrimp linguini, Caesar salad with shrimp (blah), roasted artichoke, squash ravioli (oil was overpowering) and the goat cheese gluten free pasta. Sauce on goat cheese pasta was good."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2007
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"I was trying to find a new local spot for a good date night dinner with my girlfriend. This hit the spot! We went on a Tuesday, so the crowds were non-existent. We were one of two groups dining in the cafe. Despite the slow look of the place, the wait staff was fantastic and the food really took it up quite a few levels.
Service was great, food looked and tasted delicious, and it felt intimate, without the stuffiness.
Great find!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We found this little spot a few years back and loved it! Now it is a regular stop for us, before theatre, or downtown for any reason. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable about menu ad wine options, and the food is always delicious and fresh! Love this place!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"We save Cafe Colore for special occasions, however we are going to dine there on a more frequent basis as the food, ambiance, and service is exemplary.
Every attempt was made to satisfy our dietary wants and needs.
Waitstaff are professional, courteous, friendly, and efficient."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Walked in and was immediately welcomed and directed to our tables. Waiter was excellent and helpful. Orders were taken with questions answered. Appetizers were awesome. All orders were delivered within minutes of each other so we could eat together and enjoy. Everyone seemed pleased with their food.
Waiter made sure everyone had enough to drink and eat and when we left, we were thanked for coming. Felt like the place I used to go when I lived in the midwest. Will definitely go back again."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We have gone to Cafe Colore for several years. I have to say that this time we were a little disappointed in that they had changed the menu and we didn't really like the choices we had. The food was just so-so."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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"The food was outstanding, lots of great things to choose from, i'll have to go back because there were quite a few items that i would have liked to try! The place is rather small, but not crowded, so it's not hard to get a table even without a reservation. The place is pretty bright, so it's not romantic or upscale, but it was great for a group of friends to get together and talk."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"We ate at Cafe Colore during 5280 Week and had a wonderful meal. The attentiveness of our server and the owner (who stopped by more than once) helped to make our experience even more memorable. As diners know, a restaurant's food can be very good, but it is how you are treated which really makes you want to return. The owner has rebuilt the patio so we plan to dine there again when the weather is warm. We sat by the window and watched the activity of Larimer's Square and Writer's Square...fun and lively, even on a Sunday evening. We recommend it!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"Food was pretty good- but drinks were awful and restaurant noise level was substantial. Don't sit by front window- light from kitchen ruins any ambiance"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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"We visited during restaurant week, and the menu was great. We enjoyed all of the food. The only hitch was that they brought the entree before my dining companion was done with her salad. But overall we were very pleased."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"It is not the charming little bistro its website makes it out to be. More like a neighborhood pizza place, with no ambiance. Food is mediocre and noise level is high."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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"We booked this during restaurant week. We happened to be in the area early and the host managed to get us in when we got there instead of waiting for our reservation time. The service was quick and efficient, but we were not rushed at all. The food was incredible. We will definitely go back"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"I was very disappointed with my entre, lasagne. It was an unrecorgnizable dish of cheese and sauce. I was barely able to find the lasagne noodles. It was obviously not baked in layers. It was boiled flat noodles drowned in red sauce and gooey cheese. My dinner companion did enjoy his eggplant parmesan."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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"I wasn't impressed. Our food service person seems very stressed. It was busy because of 5280. This said; you could feel the stress and pressure. I don't think it's good to be able to feel this. It makes for a less than good experience. I thought the food was average at best. Sorry, but I did. I felt like I could cook a better egg noodle and meatball. It also seemed cheaper to go off the regular menu than the 5280 menu. I don't think it was good that all their kegs were out so I couldn't get a regular beer. I didn't feel the place was very nice overall. Just not one I would personally recomend."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"This is one of my favorite downtown restaurants. The food and service are always excellent, the prices moderate. In good weather, the outdoor dining is fabulous."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"Great customer service!! Makes you feel comfortable and casual, yet classy at the same time. Reasonable prices for very good tasting food;) I would go back for sure."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"My girlfriends and I went to Cafe Colore for 5280 Restaurant Week. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is small but nice. Our waiter was great and the manager checked on us a few times. The food and wine were delicious! The braised beef shortrib was amazing! Our waiter was knowledgeable about what wines to pair with our food. A great location to hit up the bars on Larimer Street after dinner. Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"First time in Denver and so glad to have found Cafe Colore especially during Restaurant Week! My husband and I each had one of the featured meals. We were both impressed with the variety, flavors and taste. Even the featured Pinot Noir was a perfect accompaniment. Would definitely visit again!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"Initially, I was worried because this is a very small space and not much to look at. But the food changed all that - it was amazing!! Every course from the bruschetta to the espresso creme brulee was impressive. Can't wait to come back for a visit. :-)"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"One of my favorite "girls" lunch place! Always good food, relaxed atmosphere and excellent service! This time it was a quick bite alone, but still enjoyed meal! Thank you!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Wonderful! Just wonderful! I had the scallops and pasta and he had the lobster risotto. FABULOUS!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"We dined here for the first time on Valentines Day. We were enticed by their many vegetarian options, and as I had hoped, we were permitted to order from the full menu despite their special Prix Fixe menu. The manager also gave us a much better seat than the one that was waiting for us (right next to the front door).
The food was spectacular. Honestly the best ravioli I have ever had, the brown sugar made them so delicious. The server was also spectacular, we couldn't have had a better meal."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I will certainly use the the OpenTable option. Very easy and worked extremely well. The restaurant was very good and fit our needs. Would go there again and will recommend it to our friends."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
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"Restaurants have a tough gig. They have to get it right 100% of the time or they will hear about it. We have been to Cafe Calore many times and they have always gotten it right for us. We are greeted, seated, made aware of specials, they answer our ridiculous questions, the owner or manager always stops by to see if everything is ok, the wait staff is always courteous, friendly, and available. The food is always great, portions are good, value is good.....a woman seated next to us who was an obvious regular commented on her lasagna being over cooked and the owner made it right. Love the place."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
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