They moved spots and it was hard to find at first but SO worth it. The bread and cream sauce and…read morechicken parm are to DIE for. Everything was fantastic. The food actually made me shed a tear because it was so good. Our waitress was so sweet and funny. I wish I got her name to give her props for being so good at her job! Cannot recommend this place more. Will stop here every. single. time. The staff and the food at this esablishment combined with the beautiful sunsets in Cortez make this a 10/10 in my book.

First things first, the salad bar was amazing. So old school, especially post-2020…read more Otherwise, I had to dock a star because the food arrived slowly, and disproportionately to my husband's. He basically waited around because he already finished his food by the time my entrée arrived. However, the vibe was very warm, rustic, and unfussy, and our service was good.

Best restaurant in Durango!!! Best vibe, food & people!!! The drinks & delicious dishes!!!read more

Made Valentine's reservations for our family, we had a good time. You can get dressed up to…read morecelebrate here. The fixed menu was good but there were some regular menu items I would have liked to try more that were not available. Btw, there were other families with kids there as well so we did not feel like we were crashing a couples night. My mushroom pasta was delicious but I would probably not order again, it was extremely mushroomy which is not what I usually go for. Still glad I tried it, as it wasore appealing than the other options. The caprese salad was my favorite, large portions and beautiful presentation. The caesar salad was well done and tasted homemade. My Italian old fashioned was *amazing*! The steak and mashed potatoes were cooked well. The included prosecco was a nice touch but I didn't drink it, it gives me a headache. There was a kids menu and they enjoyed their butter noodles. The dessert options were good, a bit uninspired: strawberry cannoli and blueberry cheesecake. As someone who typically detests cheesecake, this was excellent. Had less of that gross cream cheese texture I despise and more like a pound cake texture. Ambience was classy and they had lots of holiday decor and photo ops. Attentive service. Would go again.

This restaurant should average at least 4 stars. I'm irritated with myself for only now finding…read morethis place after traveling through Cortez for work a few dozen times in the last several years. Really good prices for such quality food! I ordered the 2 piece chicken dinner and a small soup/salad combo. The fried chicken was awesome, the chicken pepper soup was so freaking flavorful and the salad had a really nice blend of greens (not just iceberg) and was loaded with good veggies and bacon bits. All for only about $18 before taxes and tip! Unheard of these days. My new go to when I'm in Cortez. Now I'm looking forward to when I'll be back through in a week!

We went for lunch and the girl that sat us wasn't very inviting not only that we sat there for an…read morehr and 15 mins waiting for our food and still nothing, not even the appetizer. This was by far one of the worst experience for us. After waiting for so long we decided to take our business else where.

We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

This place is bomb. Super friendly servers, great tap list and drink menu, and the food was so…read moretasty. I went with the Southwest Cuban. Portions were generous, pork was delicious, and the mustard cheese sauce was phenomenal. I used the fries to get every last bit. If I didn't live 1000 miles away I could eat here until I tried the entire menu and then do it all over again.

Love this restaurant and especially loved our waitress Friendly , fun and fabulous Ember…read more will be back Dianne

Stopped into Brown Dog Pizza and it absolutely delivered…read more Built my own Detroit-style pizza and it was --crispy edges, loaded with flavor, and done right. Paired it with a melon Long Island, which was a perfect mix and hit the spot. For a small mountain town sitting close to 10,000 feet, this place is legit. Great food, great vibe, and worth the stop if you're anywhere nearby. Must stop.

If you are craving pasta in Durango, this is definitely the spot to check out. I stopped in on a…read moreTuesday night to load up on carbs before a big hike the next day. The wait for a table was a bit longer than I expected, but once I sat down, the food more than made up for it. I started with the Baked Meatball Grinder as an appetizer. The meatball itself was tender and flavorful, but the baguette was on the tougher side, which made it a little hard to bite into. Still, the taste of the meatball carried the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Bolognese with Salmon as my protein, and this ended up being the highlight of the meal. The pasta was cooked just right, the salmon was perfectly prepared, and the wagyu beef sauce tied everything together beautifully. Honestly, if I was not so full, I could have easily gone for another plate. Overall, this place is a good choice in Durango if you are in the mood for hearty Italian comfort food. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town.

The pasta at this restaurant is top-notch. Everything is made from scratch and to be honest is…read moreamong the best pasta I've ever eaten. I had one off the main menu. I had a cream cheese sauce and mushrooms, and it was so incredible. While you order at the counter service is still good. They bring you your food. The ambience is really nice and it is a great walk after taking the Silverton railroad. Gives you a chance to walk through and enjoy Durango.

First time in Durango for a wedding and we were able to do a bit of exploring tonight! Found Mamma…read moreSilvia's on yelp and decided to try it because of the decent reviews. As soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted us and sat us, no reservation required. The restaurant itself is smaller and has a bar area/counter next to the dinner tables. Our server Maddie was great, had great suggestions, and was attentive. Bread service could've been warm, also never received the butter with it. I don't normally go with the "Chef's Special" because I always feel like it means "the seafood is about to go and we have to sell it" lol I couldnt resist the Frutti di Mare Cannelloni. I paired this with an Old Fashioned and the Brussels Sprouts Pancetta. We also tried the Carbonara. All the dishes were amazing. I was not disappointed with the cannelloni, wonderful seafood taste medley, not "fishy". The Brussel Sprouts were a hit, my partner normally hates Brussel Sprouts but he enjoyed these. The carbonara was perfect! Honestly loved all the dishes tonight. Might come back Sunday to try something else off the menu--pictures of the veal Marsala looked amazing.

My wife and I found Mama Silvia's by accident. We didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar,…read moreand we are glad we did. Mike was the bartender and he made excellent cocktails and was a joy to talk to. We both enjoyed our meals and ended up having enough left over to take home. Great portions. The atmosphere was charming and as a young couple sitting close at the bar was a great chance for us to be relaxed in a more classy environment. We will be back.