I didn't want to rehash the greatness other diners have extolled upon Mizuna, but I completely agree with them and must add my own words! We are fans of all the Frank Bonnano establishments we have tried (Osteria Marco, Green Russell, and Bones so far), and we were looking forward to this experience. Service was professional. We were seated immediately after the hostesses offered to take our coats, and soon our server introduced himself. The restaurant filled up quickly after 7PM, but the staff remained discreet and efficient, and our water glasses never went empty. My only disappointment was that our main server was scurrying everywhere - he often glanced in our direction, but his movements were too quick to catch his eyes when we had a question. However, whenever we did manage to get him, he was attentive, and his knowledge on the menu and the house drinks was impeccable. I guess I just felt that though everyone was friendly, their business-like, on-the-go attitudes made them appear aloof, unlike the more down-to-earth servers at Bonnano's Larimer Square establishments. Plus, each time our food was brought to us, our server quickly explained each dish but then left before he could ask us if there was anything else we needed; we noticed that other servers DID ask their diners this question, so I guess our guy just forgot this part of his training. However, he did help make arrangements for a cab at the end of our meal upon our request, and one showed up within 5 minutes. **Note that you can also take advantage of the free valet parking! Unpretentious but upscale, there is no dress code; however, you would not look out of place in a suit, sport coat, low cut gown, dressy jeans, or a turtleneck. Tables are quite close together, though not as close as at, say, Cholon Bistro downtown, but still, don't look forward to any private conversation time. Also, my fiancé visited the restroom and said that he was under-impressed with it (granted, this is an older building in an older area). Food was fabulous. We were told the menu changes at least monthly, and for October the heirloom pumpkin was taking center stage. Appetizers: The Local Pumpkin soup was dotted with a few bits of broken pie crust and spiced pepitas to give it an amazing range of flavor, and the golden orange contrasted beautifully with the mascarpone, while the braised rabbit in the Kuri Squash Agnolotti was tender and lying in a pool of fragrant, buttery jus. Entrees: Probably the best lamb loin I have ever had - cooked to perfection, the normally rich and strong taste of lamb had been tamed here and I did not feel overwhelmed by it. The fiance's Veal tenderloin was equally beautiful and it had to be the top 2 veal dishes I've tasted, and it was accompanied by cute balls of butternut squash croquettes. The Hon Shimeji mushrooms were ok - I felt they could've used a different fungi to better complement the veal, but the Shimeji did not detract. We ended dinner with the Pumpkin Crème Caramel, a smooth and creamy finish that was both light and rich simultaneously. Throughout all this, I treated myself to the Luca du Soleil, a wickedly refreshing cocktail with no hint of alcoholic fumes... The danger is not realizing how strong it really is! I recommend this as a Denver-must-eat, so if you're ever in the area, make plans to give it a go!! Prices are fair for the quality you receive. read more

This was the first time at this restaurant. I was so impressed by all aspects of the venue. The service was exceptional. I can't remember having that level of professionalism in a Denver restaurant. The food was great. I tried the Ostrich (first time) and loved it. Try this restaurant, you won't be disappointed!!!!!! 5 stars no question read more

The tasting menu here was easily the best meal I've ever had in Denver. This is what fine dining is supposed to be like. Quiet atmosphere without too many tables packed in, but not too stuffy. Profesisonal wait staff -- they know how to guide you thorugh a meal without being overbearing or absent. Great sommelier. Fantastic food across the board -- interesting amuse bouches, fantastic rabbit ragou and lobster mac and cheese, and good everything else. Do the tasting menu and let the chefs guide you through what they can do. read more

Went to Mizuna last night for the first time and I was highly impressed!! From the bartender to the hostess to the waitress were all very nice and helpful!! The wine list is great and the food was wonderful! We had the Lobster Mac and Cheese to start. Then the Beet Lasagna salad, it was very different and all the flavors worked well together. The venison entree was cooked to perfection. And the Duck entree was very different and full of flavor. We were stuffed but made room for dessert and so glad we did! The chocolate sphere was AMAZING!! I would def suggest Mizuna for a date night or just a good dinner w friends! read more

Wow! What an awesome place! Food was amazing! Service was beyond amazing! How have we not gone here before? They immediately made us feel at home with celebrating Greg's Birthday. Again, the service was super amazing! If you want to have a place to go to that is small and where you are catered to, go here! read more

Its always nice when a restaurant delivers on its reputation. Ratings here on Yelp for Mizuna have been very strong and this evening didn't disappoint. Hi had the Stuffed Diver Scallop with Manila Clams, Chorizo, Shellfish Nage. The scallop was perfectly cooked and the chorizo was an interesting addition. For an entree I had Colorado Rack of Lamb Cassoulet Confit Lamb Shank, Garlic Sausage, Heirloom Beans it was fantastic. Full of deep flavors and the portion was just right. Everyone else at the table had the Atlantic Monkfish with Butter Poached Spot Prawns, English Peas, Prawn Nage. My wife said that the fish was the best she has had in a very long time. I'd put Mizuna on your list and give it a try. We already have reservations to go back in two weeks. read more

Mizuna has been on my food hit-list for quite sometime so when my hubby offered it up for my bday, you bet your ass I took him up on it. We did the prixe fix 5-course menu and it was a great way to get a tasting of what Mr. Bonanno has up his sleeves. I loved seasonal inspired dishes and that the menu changes monthly. We started off with the foie gras which was a first for both of us. The seared foie gras with the puff pastry filled with sauted onions and carmelized apples was a perfect compliment to the richness of the dish. We also had the escargot app. Pretty tasty, but there were like 3 actual snails in the dish. The fresh beet salad had a perfect compliment with the rich croquet. I think I may have licked that dish dry. Then I had the lobster two ways - thermidor and cold with shaved fennel. Lobster thermidor was amazing so unfortunately, the cold lobster dish paled in comparison to this. Then for the meat course, I had the Colorado lamb loin, medium-rare as recommended. I am not a lamb person and can't stand any kind of fattines to meat so I was really impressed by this dish, served on a bed of barley risotto and with mini root vegetables. The meal was finished off with psitachio-filled profiteroles with a blood orange sauce. All in all, this was a great restaurant and a fun experience. I could have gone without the loud table of neruosurgeon's across the room bragging about their latest accomplishments or the couple next to us discussing their latest exotic travel exploits but the service and quality of food made it seem as if we were the only people in the restaurant (minus our super-attentive waiter). read more

So delicious. Lobster Mac and Cheese is a must. Definitely not a regular, though, because the meal was very expensive. A great spot to celebrate or treat yourself! read more

Delicious! The food here is pricy, but you get what you pay for. My husband and I come here to celebrate different occasions, and I've never been disappointed. The lobster macaroni and cheese is great. I ordered the equivalent of a steak and potatoes dinner - and it was phenomenal. My husband ordered the ostrich (we'd never tried it) and it was SO tender and amazing. So good. So, so good. read more

Perfect meal. Perfect service. Perfect date night. Cannot wait to go back. I had the spring mix salad, halibut, cheesecake and all were able to be prepared glutenfree for me. Delicious! Waitress was a doll. Service is top notch. Cocktails were unbelievable. I had a margarita and French 75, and then coffee after dinner. Husband had the duck and was in heaven. Will def be back! read more

What happened?! Before the pandemic, we were regulars at Mizuna. We've been looking forward to returning, and tonight we brought 2 friends with us to experience the great French food we'd had here before. Result: a $915 meal that was not remotely French, not even French-adjacent. Mediocre to the core. No valet parking any more, so your first experience is trying to find parking in a dense urban area, then walking to the restaurant. Bad start. Then no classics on the blind Chef's Tasting Menu: just tomato soup, a noodle bowl, some bison sausage, forbidden rice with cod, and "wine" pairings that included mostly non-French stuff including a horrid Saki. Saki!?! Really? My wife is Parisian and a professional pastry chef; her favorite part of the meal she said was the palette cleanser! Not what you want to hear. Speaking of hearing, the music piped into the dining room was a new and unwelcome addition. Too loud, too US-pop, just completely wrong for the place. The pre-pandemic quiet, where you could whisper with your table companions -- forget it. We had to ask several times for the music to be dialed down, to no avail. Then, for the pièce de résistance, our waiter unabashedly brings us the check WITH DESSERT and informs us that they've booked our table for another seating, so we need to leave now. If you want a superior meal of classic noble foods partaken at a classy pace in a regal environment, try Splendido or Mirabelle. Mizuna is over. read more

I just realized I had never written a review of this place. I went there last year for new years eve. I was a bit shocked about the price (it was a set menu that for some reason I wasn't expecting... silly me... New Years...) and we added on a wine tasting course. But even though with tip we spent $400+ for my wife and I, it remains one of the, if not the best, meal we ever have had. Everything about it was amazing (food, service, atmosphere, wine pairings...). We need to go back some time to see if we are still as impressed but we have never been so happy to spend so much money on a meal. read more

The first time I and my friend went here, we ordered different things from the prix fixe menu and shared. It was out of this world. The second time, still good but not as great... I think we just expected too much this time. Overall this is probably one of the best restaurants in town... service was efficient and prompt. $110 per person including tip is not so bad for 5 courses. I would be interested to check out Frank Bonnano's other establishments. read more

Always 5 stars. The food here is amazing, the service top shelf. Menu changes often so check the web site. Using the valet will assure you don't have to park 2 blocks away. Take your time. Each course is nearly a meal: Escargot, made into the worlds most exotic biscuits and gravy. The duck contit is astounding. He had a wonderful grilled salad. He had the duck, which was divine, I had the Beef Welington. There was absolutely no room for desert by a table next to us had some sort of sugar ball. Oh my. On our other side a couple was enjoying the tasting menu. It looks so much fun. Next time...... read more

Excellent Service! The food is superb, yet a bit lacking in size. Frank B. offers an array of Colorado favorites that are both pleasing to the eye and tongue alike. This is the perfect spot for an anniversary or a run at trying to impress those all to stubborn in laws. All in all in the world of contemporary french cuisine, it doesn't get much better than this! read more

Want a tremendous meal and willing to pay up for it? Mizuna is the place to go. We went here during restaurant week and were shocked that they maintained their high quality even for the reduced cost menu. Even with the 52.80 deal we spent upwards of 200 dollars for four people, a far cry from the last time we were there and spent over 300 for 2 - but still pricey (the tasting menu on the previous visit was excellent.) read more

I went here for my company's Christmas party and was delighted. The complimentary valet parking was a welcome service, and the wait staff was superb. Our drinks were never empty, and the food was so, so divine! Since I didn't have to pay I can't accurately say if the experience was worth the price, but everyone at our table was wholly satisfied and I'll definitely return. read more

The menu changes often and is small but you are sure to find something awesome! I only wish you could partake in the chef's tasting menu without the whole table being obligated. read more

I've been here before and each time the bartender gets better. I've mentioned this before, but its worth saying again, let the bartender drive. Love this place and great vibe. read more

Wow. This place was fantastic. I picked this place based on them serving ostrich. I had had it only once before and have wanted it again ever since. Very elegant restaurant. I felt a little under dressed but we're on vacation and didn't have a really shmazzy suit to wear. They say is in this nice wine room. Our water glasses stayed so full it was almost a joke. At least four people filled waters during the meal. I felt like every time I took a drink someone was there with more. Kudos. Server was great she made a really ice wine recommendation. We had been eating and drinking out way through Denver. We were really tired and couldn't really let Mizuna do their best. However it was perfect for us at the time! read more

A major disappointment. We had heard and read so many wonderful things about Mizuna and it just didn't live up to the hype. The ambiance and wait service were both wonderful; the food was of mixed quality. My proscuitto-wrapped scallops were good, but not great. My husband's red snapper was extremely small and tasted old/fishy -- no excuse for this. The wilted spinach salad was wonderful. We won't return soon as there are too many other excellent restaurants in the area. read more

Our server was the best Ive ever had! He was very attentive, refilled my water every time it got half full, he explained some of the menu items really well that I hadn't tried. I had the ostrich- it was awesome and my first experience! Drinks were strong and perfectly chilled. read more

Mizuna - Ostrich and the perfect cocktail pairing! - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We visited on Valentine's Day so it was a preset menu. Sometimes that can be scary, or an excuse to slack off or rush, but not the case here. We were not disappointed! Knowledgable, kind servers, engaging sommelier, exceptional service all around. The food? Please. We can't think of one bad thing to say except we couldn't eat it all. Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted dishes, prepared and presented with respect and love. We will be regulars here. read more

Great restaurant and service for special occasions. Food is delicious and creative, and very nice wine list. Valet parking also helps on this area. read more

We have been coming here for years and we were happy for the most part. But recently the chef and/or management has changed. The food was mediocre (bread on beef Wellington soggy, octopus was like a rubber, etc) this time. Furthermore, the waiter repeatedly brought dirty Martini instead of dry Martini even after we mentioned it to him numerous times. They did comp one of them but that's really not the point. We come here for the experience and to celebrate and not to save a few bucks. Needless to say, we will be looking for a different go-to restaurant. read more

Not impressed. They do not serve traditional French food - it's neuvo French, so nothing is prepared classically. Great service and ambiance, but the food was just OK and not what I was hoping for. Also, we asked about a wine, but said we think it's too young to drink. We were assured it was not, but it was. It tasked bitter. They switched it out, but I should not have had that experience in a fine French restaurant. I will not be going back and agree with other diners - there is no way this is the best French food in Denver. read more

The service was impeccable, but the rest left a little to be desired. Overall food was good but wasn't outstanding. The escargot tart's eggplant over power everything else and you can't really taste anything else. I had high hopes for the beef Wellington, but the pastry was a disappointment, and the sauce has no other notes other than saltiness. read more

The Pros: The food is AMAZING! so is the wine list. The Cons: Expensive, small portions, cramped quarters. The people at the table next to you might as well be sitting at your table. read more

Parmesan consomme, lemon gnocci, veal demi, duck demi, date & nut compote..I could go on. This is truly as good as it gets. Professional service in the front and back of the house, try it for yourselves. Not ample parking tho. read more

Really really really delicious food at Mizuna, everything I've ever had there has been fantastic. You know sometimes you will order fish...supposed to have crispy skin...and there are little patches of slimy skin that didn't crisp? Never had that problem at Mizuna. The lobster mac and cheese is also delicious. This is like THE place to have a nice date, or a special occasion such as Valentine's day or a birthday. Pretty expensive, but it's so worth it to go every now and again when you're feeling fancy. read more

We went during 5280 week and though that can be a real challenge for restaurants to keep their quality up, that wasn't the case at Mizuna. All 4 entrees were out of this world. The shrimp and grits is the best I have had this side of the Mason/Dixon line. The special on the Granacha bottle of wine was a perfect compliment to our meals. The staff was busy but never lost their panache or finely tuned service. It had been a while since we were here but we will return more often now. read more

I've traveled to Denver many times to visit my best friend who lives there and we always do dining well. But we both decided that this was probably the best meal we had ever shared together. We opted for the five course tasting menu, paired with wine. Oh my goodness! Cannot say enough great things. My favorites included the lamb, wilted spinach salad, and pork belly. The wine pairings that were selected were spot on. read more

Very pricey but worth every penny. We started with the seared fois gras and the escargot appetizers. Both were excellent with great sauces....For our main courses, I went with the lamb loin and my GF got the NY strip au poivre; we added a side of the lobster mac. All excellent dishes. A nice Venica Gris made the meal complete....Great service, nice atmosphere made for a special night!!!! An absolute must for those that haven't been.... read more

Mizuna is my favorite restaurant in Denver. The lobster mac & cheese is amazing. Always great service and consistently great food. The best Bonanno establishment by far. read more

I was told this was the BEST meal and service in town. After eating at all of Denver's finer restaurants, this was next on my list. While the food was really good, the service didn't match the quality and/or price. Our server was very condescending and arrogant. When we asked a few questions about the menu, he answered us as if we didn't speak English, or had asked a ridiculous question. When we asked about the peanut butter dessert, he basically said in a firm voice, "gone - off the menu" (a smile - or a nicer response - would have been more fitting). Unfortunately, I'm not sure if we'll be back - our server ruined the experience. read more

One of my favorite places to eat at for special occasions. We did the wine pairing and everything we had was wonderful. We recommend to everyone. read more

Mizuna makes for an amazing evening. Great award winning Mac & Cheese, and excellent entrees. Atmosphere and service is so specialized and sincere. Great wine list and pairings. Make reservations in advance as books up way in advance. Have fun! read more

My boyfriend and I went here in a date and it was fabulous! I love that there menu Chaves from month to month and that the waiter had god suggestions for us. The food was amazing, I had the Colorado Lamb and it was delicious. The atmosphere was quiet and romantic and the staff was amazingly friendly! Definitely somewhere we will come again. read more

I have a new favorite restaurant in Denver. The food, service, and ambience are not to be missed. Everything-and I mean everything-was top notch and wonderful. The menu and wine list are first class. The service impeccable. The staff is supremely professional without having one iota of pretentiousness. I will be back again very soon. read more

Its a little expensive but pretty good. I don't like much salt but understand that people who are going for a more expensive dinning place like this may enjoy the more flavors. We had the tasting menu and the food just kept coming. It was AMAZING service, my water never got half full (I drink a ton of water so thats rare) and they used the breadcrumb scraper on the table which I always get a hoot out of. I probably will not return because of cost but its worth going atleast once. read more