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    Mar Bella Boqueria

    4.2 (23 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Lauren A.

    Enjoyed this new cherry creek spot (we went in January) to the Alteño/alma family. It's not my fav of the collection, but definitely worth a visit! Not a big menu, but I've heard the chefs tasting menu is really well done! Love the ambiance too, and service is always on point.

    Bread pudding
    Natalia S.

    Mar Bella Boqueria I just opened inside the Clayton in Cherry Creek North -- and it's already a standout! Inspired by Spanish flavors, this new concept comes from Johnny Curiel -- the Michelin-starred chef behind Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma. I went all-in with the omakase at the chef's counter (highly recommend for the full experience), but there's also an à la carte menu if you're dining at tables. Favorite bites: Gambas al Ajillo, Piquillo Rellenos stuffed with oxtail, Croquetas filled with blue crab and topped with otoro, and sous vide steak topped with foie gras. The cocktail menu is also a standout, with a brandy-based play on a Carajillo and an incredible French Martini with pineapple, pomegranate, piquillo pepper, and coconut milk foam. Don't miss out on the thoughtful wine menu! For a white, try the Godello. For a red, a Tempranillo!

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    Ali W.

    Parked with valet - if you're going here you can get valet for $16 (note: need physical card to pay. I expected I could use tap and that was not the case) Ambience is really cute but honest feedback is it's way too dark. I could barely read the menu. Even if the lighting was up 5-10% more, it would be much better and still be a vibe. I hope they make this adjustment. Overall, the food was delicious and no doubt quality, but there was only one dish I thought had that punch of flavor that Johnny's restaurants usually have; Piquillos Rellenos. Beautiful presentation and great flavors. Was basically an art piece! The octopus was fresh and the butter was to die for. Please get an app of that butter + bread!! I personally didn't care for the potato's bravas - it was swimming in some red sauce I didn't prefer but I usually think potato's bravas is a bit lame. I understand it's traditional though so makes sense they have it. The croquetas and the fish on top, on their own, were wonderful, but together was a bit odd for me personally. We had the sweetest server! Attentive but gave us our time. No complaints. Overall, I will be back but probably not monthly like I do at Alma Fonda Fina :)

    Croquetas de Jaiba
    Edie A.

    Mar Bella Boqueria is Chef Johnny Curiel's newest restaurant in the Clayton Hotel. It is an ode to the Spanish tapas bars found along Spain's coastal regions. Having visited Spain before, Chef Curiel's homage in both food and drink stays true to tradition. Tapas are filled with seafood offerings, and Jamón Ibérico can be ordered at MP. There is an extensive list of Spanish wines, and the servers are very knowledgeable about the offerings. I started with the French Martini. A beautiful cocktail with a decorative coconut milk foam and a vodka base with pineapple, pomegranate, piquillo pepper, and Creme De Cassis. Our server advised us that 4-5 small plates would be enough if we didn't choose an entree. We wanted to try as many plates as possible. The Marinos was a bright plate of seafood (kanpachi, trout, & bluefin tuna) and capers, a perfect way to start our meal. The Spanish Octopus (Conserva De Pulpo) was to die for with the roasted pepper relish and herbed butter atop the sourdough toast. The Croquetas De Jaiba (Crab) melted in your mouth, and I had to refrain from ordering another plate. The Patatas Bravas were a must, since we enjoyed those so much while in Spain. Although full, we couldn't pass up dessert, and I was glad we didn't. I don't recall the name, but it was a slice of heaven--a piece of French toast topped with a brûléed crust, a dollop of vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, and a caramelized sauce--one of the best desserts I have had. Definitely a memorable experience. Mar Bella Boqueria transported me back to the Spanish coast. ¡Salud!

    Brena E.

    A friend and I came at 4:30 for a happy hour, and I didn't even realize they had an official happy hour menu, so we were pleasantly surprised. I know it's challenging sometimes to get reservations here, but there was plenty of room at the bar that early and I would assume that's walk-in available. I don't see a happy hour menu online, so I can't look up the exact name of the things we got, but one was tuna (?) with potato chips and the other was potatoes with sauce, ham, and egg. They sound a little odd, but they were so delicious and I would go back just for those! We also had a $12 gin and tonic and a glass of wine on happy hour. On the regular menu, we also had the Gambas al ajillo (shrimp) and Croquetas de jaiba (crab) which were also good. Megan was our server and she was very friendly and helpful. They do add a 2% service fee to the bill.

    Piquillos Rellenos
    Rita W.

    We did the Chefs Experience and loved it! Usually with omakase style dinner I am left still hungry and not satisfied, BUT not with this experience! With 10 courses of tapas my boyfriend and I both left stuffed and feeling like the experience was worth it. We both enjoyed all 10 courses. The service was top notch. At the Chefs Experience you are facing the kitchen and the designated server is in the middle ready at all times. Very knowledgeable in the dishes, explained the cocktails and wine really well and gave good drink recommendations. The atmosphere is more upscale/ elegant compared to most places in Denver (imo). A little loud inside but my boyfriend and I were able to still have full conversations the whole time. I definitely recommend giving the chefs experience a try!

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    Kelly O.

    this team can do nothing wrong. interior 10/10. flavors 10/10. the bread pudding to end it all? 100/10.

    Chiles Rellenos (braised oxtail) and patatas bravas

    Good food, great service (Chelsea). Highlights flavor-wise were the Jamon iberico with pan con tomate, mariscos, chiles rellenos, patatas bravas, and the basque cheesecake. Good wine and cocktails (spanish martini, red/white sangrias). The sauce with the chile rellenos is outstanding, and the mariscos might be the best dish on the menu.

    Lechon con papa with salad & truffle mashed potatoes (which came as the included sides)

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    Absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back. Could use some flamenco music to go with the ambiance.

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    AMAZING. All around 10/10 experience--unique dishes with outstanding flavors, and such a fun ambiance

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    Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates

    4.2(206 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Congress Park, Southeast
    •$$

    The cutest neighborhood wine bar ever!! I have been going here since 2018 or so. This place does…read morenot disappoint! Our lovely person, Kassey was so kind and sweet, almost as sweet as the prosecco we ordered. ;) The cheese plate is so mouth watering and the bread made my European husband, want more to go. Each cheese told a different story but also blended so well bite after bite. The cava wine was the perfect balance of sweet and dry. Next time, I will do the bubbles flight. I can't wait to spend more evenings here and people watch. The vibes are 15/10. I remember when it was 2 doors down and LOVE that this place is still thriving. Next on my list is also to get some merch. Walking to this paradise makes it also a gem. The wine selection is huge! You won't be disappointed! It's wine o'clock somewhere. (NOW) :)

    ADORABLE! I love it when a business commits to a theme-and a floral theme it is. In addition to the…read moreexquisite decor, Sienna offers a huge menu of assorted wines from all over the place-the menu is expansive and is huge-literally it's jumbo sized! Sienna also offers small plates of deliciousness. I ordered an individual cheese plate from the Happy Hour menu. This was a perfect little snack for $6. I opted for the goat cheese with Belgian honey. It's was very, very good. Happy Hour menu for the win by the way. They also have a seasonal menu as well- so many options!! We arrived at Sienna's a little after 4:15 and by 4:45, the place was filled up. Service was a little slower as a result but that's to be expected. A great business to patronize.

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    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Cherry Creek, Southeast
    •$$$

    I came here with my boss for a quick work lunch, and we needed to be in and out pretty fast. It…read morelooked like the bartender was also serving the high-top tables, so it took a minute to get his attention, but once we ordered, everything moved quickly! I got the Caprese pesto sandwich, or at least I think that's what it was called, and wow. It was so good. I honestly could've eaten another one I've also been here before for dinner with friends and remember loving the pasta. Whether it's lunch, date night, or dinner with friends, this place has always been solid. Definitely worth it, and I'll be back!!

    Looking for a nice, if casual, Italian restaurant for a nice dinner with the wife and calling back…read moreto a recent trip we made to Italy. North Italia looked like it fit the bill. There were bright elements in our visit, but overall, I was disappointed. FOOD & DRINK: We ordered a couple of cocktails. The S'mores seasonal cocktail was mostly about sweetness (a not uncommon thing here). My Diabolo cocktail had what might have been a pleasant, lightweight fruit flavor, but that was overwhelmed by Calabrian chilis (which also threatened to overwhelm the apps). Both more or less matched the description on the menu, but the execution was underwhelming. I later had a glass of Chianti, which was nice. We had some Cacio e Pepe Arancini, which did not remind me at all of Cacio e Pepe, and were sort of gooey, though the pesto aioli was a nice touch. We split a Caesar salad which was a good idea because (a) it was huge and (b) it was the tastiest thing we had -- an excellent, garlicky dressing, with a good blend of lettuce, parmesan, and house croutons. My lasagna came in a little metal baking bowl that, duh, it was baked in. It looked very nice, and was a generous proportion, but it made actually cutting up and eating bites of the lasagna a bit awkward. The savory of the sauce in the lasagna was mostly swamped by the sweetness of the ricotta mixture. My wife had Short Rib sauce on Lumache pasta. It was tasty, but not as flavorful as the short ribs or the rest of the menu description hinted. That was an overall flaw of most of what we had -- interesting-sounding items that seemed to have the flavor turned down to 3. For dessert, the salted caramel Budino was fine but too sweet. That also described the Tiramisu. The coffee was good. SERVICE: Though it took a couple of minutes for them to decide on a table for us (though we had reservations and were there on the dot), everything else about the service was outstanding -- our waitress when we needed her, not there when we didn't, and overall very friendly and pleasant. Bravo. AMBIANCE: The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The chairs were surprisingly comfortable and nicely narrow in profile (though wide enough for comfort) so that moving them around and maneuvering past them wasn't a problem. Biggest issue here was that, at 5:45 and for the duration of our meal, the noise level was such that my wife and I could hardly hear each other over the table we were at. Most of the noise, though not all of it, was Happy Hour folk in the bar, and North Italia clearly does a land office business with that cohort. For me, I'd make a point to dine later, if that fit the rest of the plans for the evening. NET-NET: Being in Cherry Creek, parking is always an issue. The adjoining hotel gave us valet service for $14, which was worth it for the convenience. Not counting that valet, or tip, the tab worked out to about $90 each for the two of us which on the one hand I would expect for a higher-end restaurant in the area, but on the other hand seemed a bit steeper than the food experience we'd had. I wouldn't turn down an invitation from a friend to dine at North Italia again -- it wasn't a *bad* meal -- but I wouldn't recommend to a friend as a place to eat. There are a lot of great restaurants, even just in the Cherry Creek area, and I'd rather try (or revisit) one of those, given a preference.

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    4.5(414 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Hale, Southeast
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    Will return to Postino again and again, especially this location! I love the highlands location as…read morewell, but this one is my local spot and it never disappoints. I have had basically the entire menu and there's truly not a bad item, with there of course being some standouts. I continue to get the cauliflower and bruschetta boards, and in the winter the meatballs and the OMG grilled cheese are awesome. The new French fries are an awesome addition! I was sad when they stopped doing the $5 before 5 deal but $6 isn't bad either at allll, and I definitely will utilize it. The bottle club is honestly a great deal too if you're someone who lives near a postino. Always a great wine selection and always a guaranteed an aesthetic interior at any location. Love love love Postino and highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

    Postino is always a reliable spot for a snack and a little girl time…read more We had just left the movies and this is just a short walk around the block so it was the perfect opportunity, unfortunately, we got there at 5:30 which was 30 minutes past the end of happy hour (so no six dollar glasses of wine, boo) Instead, I had a cucumber honey lemonade, which was so refreshing and my friend and I split the French dip sandwich, which was so good and the salad it came with was just the right amount. My friend also ordered the salad with the candied walnuts, and when it came out, it had barely any toppings. She almost was too shy to say something, but I spoke up for her and the kitchen remade her salad with no issue, luckily, it was much better the second time around Our server was super sweet and attentive. I don't think we got a name though. Thank you for a nice time!

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    Olivia - Maui nui venison

    Olivia

    4.6(308 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Washington Park, Southeast

    We had reservations for four on a Saturday night at 7:30. The hostess was lovely. After we were…read moreseated in a comfortable booth with nice, warm lighting, it took a bit to be greeted by our server. When he did get to us, he never introduced himself, which was surprising at a restaurant of this caliber. We had to ask Miguel, the Somm, what his name was. Turns out Tim was lovely and took good care of us. Miguel too, as he answered our questions about the wine and was very helpful in choosing a great bottle for us. We elected not to do the tasting menu and order a la carte. We ended up ordering the perfect amount of food for the four of us (parents and adult children). Here is what we ordered and what we thought: Burrata - The special pesto of the night was a shishito pepper and sesame seed one that was unique and excellent. With the yummy bread served with it, we ate and sopped up every bit. Crispy Pork Terrine - such a different way to make a terrine that really worked. We all loved it! I just wish there were a few more peach slices on the dish. Rainbow Trout Spiedini - Oh my gosh this was a surprise! It was probably our favorite bite of the night. It comes with three pieces, but Tim added another so we could each have our own skewer. I would order this for my main next time. So fresh, not at all fishy, and the salsa verde was fantastic. Eggplant Parmesan - it was good but didn't stand out like the other dishes we ordered. Sweet Corn Anolini - since it was sweet corn season, this dish hit on all levels. I think it was gone in two minutes. Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese - don't think heavy red sauce here. This version is authentic, light, well balanced, and so flavorful. It was absolutely delicious! Baked Cookie - I'm a fan of browned butter in any baked good, but this cookie needed more sugar. It was barely sweet. This place is pricey for sure. Even though we loved the pastas and they are obviously homemade, $36 and $37 for the amount of pasta served is a bit much. And $9 for a cookie? We would go back though.

    Favorites: (1) strawberry bianco cocktail - I literally said "this is so good" every time I took a…read moresip. (2) anolini pasta on the tasting menu (with wine pairing. (3) crispy pork terrine. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Every order comes with focaccia. I think that the à la carte small plate options stood out as more worthwhile to me over the focaccia accompaniments. Outstanding menu curation that was unique enough to offer great assortment and narrow enough to feel like you explored every section. Truly spectacular service to service such care for the food. This cannot be said enough for Denver restaurants, often finding reviews of the food outweighs the service every time. Not at Olivia. The som who outlined our pairings in the tasting menu was knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. The location threw us off a bit when entering, but you're quickly wrapped into your own pseudo-Italian trattoria. What an experience.

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    Matsuhisa

    Matsuhisa

    4.2(430 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Cherry Creek, Southeast
    •$$$

    Simply amazing food & drinks !!! My favorite restaurant of the year hands down !!…read more We tried several cocktails , wine & Omakase sampling for dinner options . Everything was so flavorful & mouthwatering ! The sushi & steak melted in your mouth. The Gardener was our favorite cocktail overall !! Shaved ice was our favorite dessert! Staff is very knowledgeable & prompt ! We also spoke with the Sommelier about wine choice ! Amazing dining experience for sure !!! This restaurant is top tier in every detail !

    I'm familiar with the Nobu chain of restaurants and understood that this would be similar. We were…read morea party of four that were celebrating a birthday. We ordered Omakase style. Some of courses were delicious and some were mediocre. We spent almost $700 for a party of four. The situation that needs the most improvement was the pace of the meal. The courses were separated by a 20-30-minute wait time. Considering that the courses were very small and contained 5-6 pieces for a party of four... that equates to a little more than a small bite every 20-30 minutes. The dinner took 2.5 hours to develop, and we were honestly still hungry by the end. The waiter started asking us if were "still hungry" at about the fifth courses. By the end, we felt awkward in asking for more. The wagyu beef was particularly disappointing as the beef was somewhat chewy, lacking taste and small. Waiters seemed to be near their capacity of workload. Didn't really take the time to serve, walk you thru the menus, keep the service moving or even gauge your level of satisfaction. We ordered dessert to celebrate the birthday. Apart from a small chocolate plaque on the dessert that said, "happy birthday", there was no attempt to celebrate the occasion as other less exclusive restaurants do... no "happy birthday" wish, no courtesy dessert... nothing special. The best part of this meal was by far, the young couple that accompanied us. Friendly advice: if you want to impress a client with something the feels exclusive... this may be the place. If you are looking for amazing food, being pampered and feeling your money was "well spent", try another place. I don't plan to visit this restaurant soon.

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    Matsuhisa - Black Cod With Miso (~$39)

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    Barolo Grill

    4.2(487 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Congress Park, Southeast
    •$$$

    My party had a delicious dinner at Barlo Grill. We had (off the menu) al dente Bolognese made with…read morebeef, pork, and veal, and perfectly cooked beef tenderloin. A green salad was also off the menu, and we had the caprese salad, which was unusual and very good. The lavender honey cheesecake and chocolate mousse were the perfect end to the meal with decaf coffee. The service is excellent, and the staff is friendly and always fun to talk to, especially about their annual trip to Italy. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy, with comfortable seating. They are very conscious of the noise level and have acoustical tiles on the ceiling. You can always hear your dinner companions speaking. Parking is in the small lot and on the side streets. This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion, but always have a reservation.

    I just had this flashback memory of going to this restaurant for the first time about two to three…read moreyears ago. The young hostess didn't even look at us when we walked in and stood at the host station. She immediately said aggressively while looking down, "do you have a reservation?!" And I said "excuse me?" I was quite astonished and bothered by her abrasiveness. She repeated "do you have a reservation?!" I immediately said with a warm smile, "hi hello. How's your evening? We're so excited to be here for the first time. Yes, we do have a reservation under the name ____________." My party and I have not been back since. The abrasive rude nature of the hostess ruined the first experience I had inside the restaurant and it took me quite a while to shake it off. But yes, I will literally never forget how much money we spent on our dinner that night and how rude the hostess was. Rude greeting, if you can call it a greeting, slow service, and surprisingly high price. We'd rather pay the same price where we are greeted and served better. * So does an experience had 2 to 3 years ago even matter at this point? It does if the patrons haven't been back since. And we have not been back since.

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    Our bar seating

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    Peach dessert

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    Mar Bella Boqueria - spanish - Updated September 2026

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