Bottom line: food was excellent, service screwed up but they gave us free wine and dessert to make up for their mistake. We went to Cosmopolitan last Saturday for our anniversary dinner. Given that it's the off-season and the town is pretty dead, we didn't think we needed a reservation. We were wrong. The place was packed and even the staff seemed surprised by this since they seemed to be understaffed. We put our name in and had the hostess call us since there wasn't even room at the bar. We had drinks across the street and upon our return we were seated at a high top in the bar area. This was after 8 o'clock and there were two visible open tables in the dining room. We sat there for a bit and ordered wine, but then asked to be reseated. The hostess wasn't the most pleasant but did reseat us at a recently opened table. The man that took our drink order opened the bottle and poured our wine at the new table. Then we sat for over 30 minutes with no bread and menus in front of us with no server to take our order. The bus boy was more attentive an finally brought us some bread and then we finally flagged down a manager to order. Turns out when we moved tables the servers didn't communicate. Our new female server apologized profusely and was very nice after that. We both ordered the sirloin and enjoyed it. Mine was a bit salty and some pieces were overcooked, but my husband thought it was the best meal he's had in the 3 years since we got married. We got the blueberry pie with sour cream ice cream for dessert which was fantastic!!!! The food was great, hence the 4 stars but the service from both the hostess and the servers could have been better. Communication is key! read more

My party arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation for 4 people- the reservation was made only 1 month in advance. The hostess told us to wait a few minutes for our table- no problem. While we were waiting another party of 4 and several other 2-tops were seated before us. This was probably the worst service (before ever being seated) the four of us have ever seen. There were several tables open, but were "reserved," but i guess our reservation was not one of them read more

Best restaurant in Telluride! Great menu both summer and winter.Food is consistently great! We dined with a variety of taste buds from vegan to meat eater. Everyone loved their meal and had several options to choose from. The dessert were great as well. Staff was great, attentive but not rushing us through our meal Cant wait to go back! read more

We finally found a restaurant in Telluride where all 5 of us felt the food was worth eating out for. Food and service were both excellent. We tried the sushi as the chef did a demo at the town libary. The sushi appetizer was fresh and original. The bread was excellent - they bake it themselves and it has a nice crust with some salt for flavor. We had a tomato and bacon soup which was excellent. All the main courses were good - and my lamb chops were flavorful and perfectly cooked. They had a children's menu available. We have found this by far the best restaurant we have eaten at in Telluride this summer. The only negatives are that you actually need a reservation on a weekday. And that seating is indoors and there is a limited view. While this restaurant is not inexpensive - it is no more expensive than many other Telluride restaurants -and here the food is at least imaginative and good tasting. read more

Great cocktails and interesting mix of food offerings. My veggie pad thai was creative but a bit too salty.

It was good. Had a few cosmopolitans before dinner, We both ordered surf and turf. Blueberry pie, after dinner coffee drinks. It was good. It wasn't "OMG! Outrageously ridiculously delicious!" Everything is relative. This is a Small mountain town, so of course it is considered off the charts gourmet and high end. Put this place in the middle of Vegas. New York or Phx, I am not sure how it would stack up. But $45 for surf and turf is extremely reasonable. I thought it was a fair price for dinner and atmosphere. read more

We arrived for after dinner drinks and desert after bar hopping in Telluride. We had creme brûlée that was spectacular and we had port wine, saturne wine, 15 year old wuthford reserve. Our bartendar was great. One thing is you must arrrive early because they close early. Great little bar to hang out and talk without a bar or pub feel. read more

The Cosmopolitan is a great restaurant when visiting Telluride. We could tell it is a favorite of locals and visitors. My husband and I shared the Burrata salad, fabulous! We both had the veal short ribs with creamy polenta and my mom had the lamb sirloin. Both were delicious with a fabulous blend of sauces. A delight to the palate. The bread is delicious too! The portions are large and filling so we weren't able to fit in dessert although they all sounded good. read more

Perfect late night dinning find for our group of four. When most everything else was closing, they took us our Open Table reservation right away and provided excellent service and wonderful food. This is a "Must do" when in Telluride. The small plates were perfect for a couple of us, and they left nothing missing or wanting. read more

We dined at several high end restaurants while we visited Telluride. Cosmopolitan was our favorite. It was very close to the gondola which made it convenient, and we loved the warm ambiance. The food was very good, loved the presentation and service. On our next trip to Telluride we will definately dine there again. read more

This place is unreal. Cool little spot in town. Unreal shrimp and calamari, the wait staff was actually hilarious. A great place for dinner after a day on the slopes. read more

I'm surprised by the high ratings. Upon entering our table wasn't ready and the bar was full so we waited in a strange alcove by the coat check where a server took our drink order and never came back with our drinks. Eventually, we were seated in a pretty dining room. Our server was so aloof it bordered on rude. My biggest issue, though, was the length of time it took to get our food. Ridiculous! The server claimed it was our fault because we ordered 3 courses. Come on! We often order 3 courses - appetizer, salads, then meal - and never have to wait that long! We were with a local who had come to the restaurant several times and said that the service is always slow. Regarding the food....mixed. The appetizers were very good (a gourmet-ish corndog and a delicious calamari dish). The salads were fine, nothing special. But most of the people at our table had sushi. It was not good. The fish portions were small ("all rice") and the rice was too cold, like it had been in the refrigerator instead of fresh made. And it was bland. Maybe it was our fault for ordering sushi at an establishment with mostly American dishes. I'm sure the waiter would say that. read more

Always love cosmopolitan. great range. great choices. I'm vegan and always looking for creative option on menu. Able to get vegetarian sushi roll and chopped solid without the salmon and egg. Still yummy. Great drinks. a few glitches with delivery, my first salad came with salmon and my friends chicken wasn't cooked, but even with that i still love the place. read more

OMG! The food was absolutely AMAZING! And the service could NOT have been better! Robert was awesome and suggested THE BEST meal and dessert! read more

The food at Cosmo is fancy and yummy at your typical ski town price. The beet salad is oh so good as is the mozzarella appetizer. My man's duck was just good, not great. They have sushi and drink specials for happy hour that are totally worth stopping in for. The wait staff is friendly and on top of it. read more

This place was packed on friday night ate 730. Definately get a reservation. Seems like a great bar scene for high end cocktails. We started with the sushi special and it was so good that we got a second helping. It was tuna over tempura asparagus. Our meals were great but very very rich. I got lamb meatballs with gnocchi and burrata and it was swimming in butter. Not my style but i ate every bite anyways because it was so good. By the glass wine list was great, food was good enough, location is perfect right off the gondola. I would go back. read more

Wow what a great surprise. To find this quality food and service in Telluride was amazing. I did not expect this quality in a mining town turned ski town. You must try the lobster corn dogs. Everything was perfectly delicious and yummy, including the sushi. Excellent dessert and port selection. Make a reservation as it seems to get packed, even in the off season. read more

I agree with Chris (John O is great if you can get into his section). Cosmo is probably our favorite here. If you like sushi you can also check out the happy hour between 5pm and 6pm - it is a great deal. read more

Great selection of dishes. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere. Small beer selection, but many cocktail options and even drinks for kids. I ordered a roll, salad, and lobster corn dogs and enjoyed them all. Decent menu for kids, too. read more

Great food, beautiful location and a phenomenal menu. I thought about giving a 4 star review on the account that the service wasn't anything to brag about but everyone has an off day and we still really enjoyed ourselves. We would definitely come back. read more

Amazing food and incredibly fresh for being in a land locked mountainous town like Telluride. We had the crispy shrimp sushi roll, the surf & turf, and the crab salad. The horseradish mashed potatoes were excellent. Thinking we'll end up here again on our 5 day-Telluride trip. Staying upstairs at Hotel Columbia obviously makes things pretty easy! read more

We dined here on New Year's Eve eve, had great service and a delicious meal. Love the " young adults" menu too! We will definitely be back!

My family and I went to Cosmo one of the first nights of our trip and we loved it so much that we just had to go back with our friends. We all got something different and everything was AMAZING...again! The food is wonderful, the staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is lovely! We are very impressed with this restaurant and look forward to coming back to Telluride and going to Cosmo! read more

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Took 7 family members to this incredible restaurant for new year. The set price wasn't cheap, but they delivered an experience none of us will soon forget. Extensive options, fantastic service and well worth the $$$. We all left well satiated and more than satisfied with everything about Cosmopolitan. Can't miss this place for the best dining experience in Telluride read more

Simply amazing! We have had an average stay in Telluride and Cosmopolitan has changed our trip in one dinner service. Not only was the food some of the best I've ever had, the staff we amazing. Our waiter was so confident in the cuisine and new everything there was, everything he recommended we ordered and was impeccable. What an amazing place, if you are ever in Telluride definitely go to Cosmo! read more

Had dinner there one night on our ski trip. We sat in the bar area at a high top table, very cozy. Our waitress was very friendly and had great suggestions. The menu was great and had something for everyone to choose from and the food was delicious. Definately will go back when in Telluride again. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

If you are looking for an upscale dining experience in Telluride this place will not disappoint! We had a group of 15 and had reserved a room downstairs. A few of us ordered several starters, they were smallish portions to split three ways but we were able to taste 3 different starters plus a salad, and each was very tasty and well prepared. We had the lobster corn dogs (I could eat a dozen!), octopus, scallops and Caesar salad. For a main course I had the pan roasted duck breast, which was cooked to my requested medium rare and also had some duck sausage and confit. I also had a taste of the seafood stew and it was also great. We finished with several desserts passed around the table, and despite being completely stuffed we managed to clean the dessert plates, they were all delicious. Finally, service was on point! Our server Marisa was great on every service level - attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection, prompt and professional. read more

A Terrible experience. Graham was an indifferent waiter. The meal was average at best after a long long wait for it to be served. Don't order the Sushi dishes. Very high prices for very average dishes and bad service. Wish I could be positive, but it was just bad. read more

This is an exceptional restaurant. Creative dishes in a pleasant quite atmosphere. I would say this is easily one of the best restaurants in Colorado. There were six of us. We all were very pleased with our food. We were able to talk without anyone asking the other to repeat themselves. The wine selection is extensive and varied. read more

World class cuisine and service. Excellent location. Been to this restaurant over a 5 year span in the summer and winter and always had same excellent experience. Kudos to the chef and management/staff. read more

We took a trip to Santa Fe, Durango, Ouray and Telluride and had all meals out. Our meal at the Cosmopolitan restaurant was by far the very best . It was a complete dining experience. The location, decor, great staff, service and food were excellent. I only wish it was closer to home so we could go on a regular basis to try more of the food items. The waitress was very knowledgable and helpful with our drink selections. We had the crispy shrimp & calamari, lobster corn dogs, teriyaki braised short ribs, Colorado lamb chops-all of which were outstanding! There are many great restaurants in Telluride but if the menu has food to your liking I highly recommend it. Thanks for making the last night of our trip so enjoyable! read more

Try the lobster corn dogs and shrimp/calamari starters! Not to mention their amazing home made bread. Best in town! Great selection of wine too. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years. Every time my family and myself make it to Telluride, we ALWAYS have a Cosmo night! This restaurant is incredibly consistent with creativity and culinary experiences. On top of having amazing food, the service is beyond professional, trained and knowledgable of not only the food, but also wine pairings. This is a perfect spot to start your culinary adventure in Telluride, Colorado. Dont forget to have a Cosmo! :) read more

The atmosphere and ambience was excellent as was the service and food. The surf n turf was perfect and the spicy tuna roll was delicious. Value of the experience is probably 4 - 4.5 stars, as I feel the portions weren't necessarily in line with the prices. read more

It was a great evening and the atmosphere was awesome.The surf and turf was as advertised. Wine and social scene was great as well. Will tell anyone to try it and it was worth it. read more

Out of the four days I stayed in Telluride, this was my favorite restaurant. I was lucky that I stayed in the Hotel Columbia, which is connected to the Cosmopolitan. First off, the service is incredible. The staff is respectful and they can engage in a conversation. The bartender was very friendly and talked to us despite being very busy. The Breakfast buffet is very good (although you must stay at the Hotel Columbia to have this). They offer a nice variety of options and the place is always very quiet. During Happy Hour, I had some of the best sushi I have ever tasted (The Spider), although it was very expensive. The plating was also done with perfection. The bread was also very good, and the crust was soft. Telluride is a beautiful town, and the Cosmopolitan is very fitting. read more

Just a great atmosphere at the bar. You will find someone to chat with, and great food.

The food was phenomenal! We started with a Lobster Soup and Lobster Pot-stickers. The lobster pot-stickers came with the broth, with a little Thai flair to it. Then we were served Cosmopolitan Telluride's famous salad - Chop Salad. What an interesting salad that was. They bring you chopped ingredients in little bowls; then you mix them all yourself and add a dressing. It's one of the most innovative salads I have ever tried. I have more detailed review on my website: http://www.gigglinggrapes.com read more

Don't get me wrong food is fantastic but don't bother booking a table in advance. I booked a table 9 months in advance after reading good reviews but got there and my table was in the basement away from the nice atmosphere which I requested to be in. Make sure you ask to be upstairs if booking. I recommend the wagyu beef for two. read more

This is an awesome restaurant. The service was fantastic. The food was unbelievable. Sometimes you run into a unbelievable server. We did, and her name is Kaylee.I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more