Elegant Italian spot with a relaxed but refined atmosphere. The house-made pasta and seafood dishes…read morewere excellent and beautifully prepared. Service stood out -- attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without feeling formal. A great option when you want something upscale but still comfortable.

DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS HERE…read more If I could give this restaurant a negative 10 rating, I would. We had to cancel our entire trip due to extreme storms in the forecast. I called 28.5 hours before our reservation, yet they refused to waive the cancellation fee and are charging $75 per person ($300 total)! This was not a no-show. Weather-related travel disruptions are completely out of a guest's control, and every other reputable restaurant I've dealt with has shown basic understanding in similar situations. Instead, I was told I could reschedule for another time or purchase a gift card--neither of which is realistic, as I live in another state and have no idea when I'll be in Aspen. This policy, combined with the rude and inflexible response, felt incredibly unreasonable and profit-driven. Very disappointing experience, and I would not recommend making reservations here. What a slap in the face considering this is not even a highly rated restaurant and I've recommended two families. They said it's due to reservations being hard to get by. Please do not support this restaurant!

We came at the end of the season, so it was a very intimate atmosphere. The service and food were…read moreamazing! I felt like I was in Italy. We had the carpaccio, which was absolutely delicious in every way. We had a summer melon salad which had some amazing surprises and creative execution. I had the Fettuccine Bolognese which again was executed to perfection, the pasta was so delicious and tender, while the meat was so full of flavor. My husband had the Fusilli which was also fresh and light. They paired some nice wines for us and we had a lovely time. I know that it can be much busier but we enjoyed the more intimate atmosphere. I wish they had more proteins like veal and other fish dishes, but I would definetely come back here.

We came to Aspen to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday and had the pleasure of dining at Angelo's…read moreRestaurant, even without a reservation. The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the food was absolutely amazing! We loved it so much that we came back again for dinner the next night. Everything we tried was exceptional -- truly authentic Italian flavors that made us feel like we were back in Italy. The staff was friendly, professional, and attentive to every guest. We were so impressed to see how carefully they reset each table, even ironing the tablecloths after every group -- such a classy world elegance touch. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in Aspen. L'eccellenza italiana in every boccone! Five stars all the way -- this place truly deserves a Michelin star.

this is one of those spots you don't rush into…read more you kind of arrive at it walked in and it felt like the room had already started without us which is usually a good sign here low lighting, wood everywhere, tables close but not crowded. upstairs doing the private club thing, downstairs handling dinner like it's been doing it for a long time sat down and just ordered what belongs burrata, pasta, something with truffle that felt necessary in the moment and still did later everything came out composed. not trying to impress. just correct in a way that assumes you understand what you're looking at you notice people around you either know the room or are doing a very good job pretending both groups get treated the same which is part of the system there's a point where time stops moving in a normal way. no one checking phones. no one asking how long anything is taking. it just unfolds server had that quiet confidence. didn't catch the name but i think it was barron sawyer. didn't need to say much. nothing required clarification stepped outside after and cooper felt louder than it had earlier which usually means the room did its job five stars this is where you go when the night is already working and you don't want to interrupt it

Casa Tua feels like stepping into a chic private Italian home tucked into the mountains…read more The restaurant itself is gorgeous -- candlelit, romantic, and incredibly cozy with multiple intimate dining rooms. It's one of those places where the atmosphere alone sets the tone for a special night. The food is refined but comforting. The truffle pasta is phenomenal and the branzino was perfectly prepared -- light, fresh, and full of flavor. Service was polished and professional without feeling stiff. The staff made great wine suggestions and the pacing of the meal was perfect. Casa Tua manages to feel both exclusive and welcoming at the same time, which is rare. One of the most memorable dinners we had in Aspen.

Absolutely bomb service best brownie ever water is watering quick to sit quick show up for your foodread more

Got a half-baked Bruno Meat pizza (subbed out the chorizo for bacon) and cooked in Basalt…read more Outstanding.

Happy hour, 12-5 is absolutely incredible, literally 50% off every cocktail as well as 6-7 really…read moregood appetizers. Way good deal! All of the food is fantastic. I have nothing bad to say. Even the service is great. The Thai snack papaya salad is SO good. But also hot!!

Stop here for dinner after skiing. We had a party of seven. The beet salad was good as were the…read moredumplings. No one really liked any of their main courses. The Pad Thai and the vegetable fried rice lacked flavor. The steak was not very flavorful. The green curry and yellow had flavor and were good. Service was excellent. Cute little restaurant with bench seats located in the middle of town.

We really enjoyed our meal here. When we got there it was early in the evening with the restaurant…read moremostly empty (it got busy shortly after), but I was shocked the hostess seated us like sardines next to one of only 3 parties in the restaurant at the time that put us within a couple feet of a very young child. Thankfully within seconds of sitting down, another employee came up and proactively moved us to somewhere a little more secluded. I appreciated that someone saw that wasn't an ideal setup and moved us before we awkwardly said anything. For the food, the pasta was a highlight for both my wife and myself. I got the fettuccini and my wife the prawn pasta and both were great. The bread was also extremely fresh and olive oil nice and robust. My drink was well balanced. I knew I'd like the place when I saw the negative reviews get a sassy response. I appreciate it having local ownership, and that the owner was also working along with the rest of the staff. Present ownership and passion shows.

Hate leaving public reviews and feel bad criticizing any small business these days which is why I…read moredon't want to give our experience 1 star but after attempting to reach out to the restaurant privately and getting no response would like to give other customers and the business a heads up so future patrons are not treated this way. We had dinner on Dec 30th while sitting at the bar. To get me to write any letter the experience must be pretty extreme and even more so when you consider the food was great and service (once we sat down) was also excellent. My wife and I got there at about 630 expecting to wait for bar seats for a group of 4. Our friends who play local shows and are regulars at Ellina and know the staff joined us. I checked in with the hostess and just made sure on the bar wait protocol and offered to put our name down and they said first come first serve. There was another couple in front of us and when 2 seats opened up in the corner we told them and they sat down (cause it would obviously be wrong to cut in front of them even though we were closer to the seats). We waited patiently for a good 45 minutes with our 2 friends but were not on top of the hostess station cause it was crowded with traffic (we only were like 5 feet away though even with the middle of the bar). About 10 minutes into our wait a group of 3 walked by us (2 girls and a guy celebrating a bday) to also wait at the bar. I remember them walking in cause they  accidentally bumped into me and apologized on their way to wait right by the host station for bar seats. When finally 2 seats opened up my wife and my friend's wife took the seat and when another 10 minutes went by 3 seats next to them opened up. We went to grab 2/3 seats and then the guy from the party said that's our seats. I told him it's first come first serve and they lied and said we were here first. I mention they walked into us while you were walking in and tried to tell them we were right behind the couple who were seated before us an hour ago (their party wasn't even there for that..that's how long we were waiting). Instead of letting me explain, the manager or owner came over and yells "MY BAR MY RULES" at me and said told the other party to sit down. My friends who are regulars and know the bartender and actually have met the her (Jill??) were also shocked. So we had no choice but to wait a little longer before another few seats opened up. We did end up sitting next to the same party of the 3 and the guy actually apologized to my wife multiple times cause they knew they were in the wrong. They totally lied and got away with it.  Despite the rudeness we spent $450 and appreciate Willy working hard for us but my friends and I don't see any of us going back and supporting the establishment after the way the earlier situation was handled and after an attempt to reach privately still no response. There was so many more mature and professional ways to handle the situation like asking for my explanation or having the host who first saw me vouch for me (I asked her if there was a list to put our name down for the bar trying to be proactive) or ask the other couple that was seated down right before us, or being proactive and implementing a waiting list or maybe offering us or the other party drinks or appetizers) but yelling at a customer and completely being in the wrong was so unbelievable out of pocket. It really ruined the meal for all of us despite objectively good food and drinks and like I said Willy and David were great. Please treat your future customers better than us.

White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

Just like most places in Aspen, the food here is also criminally overpriced. Between the three of…read moreus, we got a cup of soup and 3 sandwiches. Split 3 ways and including tax/tip, the bill came out to nearly $40 per person. That being said, the banh mi I got was quite good - packed w/flavor from the kimchi and the sauce; though this is probably the first time i've had a banh mi without any cilantro... The thai coconut soup, though, was a bit of a let down. It had all the right flavors, but was in dire need of some acidity and sweetness. Without that, it was quite one-dimensional. Service was decent. We were seated outside so quite a lot of people around and so it often felt quite cramped. Overall, not bad but there's definitely better out there.

It's been three years. Though M&C's counter service and market doesn't seem as vital for their…read morebusiness as before, it's still my IT spot in Aspen for outstanding selection of cheeses to go. As for a sit-down meal, M&C is not in the forefront of my must come back to anymore. When informed that there'll be a long wait to their charming patio; I made the mistake this evening of taking a table inside for immediate seating. Very slow and unattentive was the service there. So disappointed also I was with my undercooked "rotisserie chicken" and the once beloved brown sugar butter sauce of theirs was sour. When asked if they had changed the recipe, our server replied "it depends on who made it" - really?!? I didn't leave this time with that warm and cozy feeling of being a guest at their place, instead now I was just another customer! cheers!