Ultreia was the perfect spot for happy hour with new friends. They have a great happy hour from 4-6 that we took full advantage of. My husband and I decided to each get their signature gin and tonic as well as split 1 of each of the happy hour tapas plates. Each were uniquely made and delicious in their own way. We didn't always know what we were eating, but enjoyed every bite. The octopus was for sure the standout for me. Perfectly cooked, with a slight char, and a great aioli on the side to dip in. read more

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Food - Staff - Atmosphere - My partner and I had brunch here this past Saturday morning. The restaurant next door had a waitlist, so we decided to try Ultreia. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was inviting and well decorated. To start, one of our water glasses was filled with what looked like grime and a small dead fly. Our server was apologetic and quickly grabbed us a new glass. We also ordered coffee, which came a bit after the entrees. The coffee is $5 per cup, and if you want cream, that is a $3 "milk" charge. There were opened, empty sugar packets accompanying our coffee. We ordered the huevos brazas and the brunch burger - both were lackluster. The huevos brazas was filled with large quarters of potatoes that teetered on unflavored and raw. The ($16) burger is not made-to-order and the one topping customization we asked for was incorrect. The manager did comp us for the burger, which I am grateful. I do want to add that there is a 5% "Denver minimum wage" fee added to the bill. I'm curious if the extra money made from this fee goes into the hands of the hard working individuals or straight into the owners pockets. Pay your staff a living wage - requiring handouts for your poor business practices gives the impression that you feign fine dining. read more

Guys guys listen give this place a try Kirk and Justin made it.... The drinks are amazing ( you know I love my gin and Tonic ) we have crispy calamari and the bacon wrapped dates are to just die for....we will be back read more

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Mario was an incredible server and suggested the best gin & tonic I've ever had. Highly recommend

Knowledgeable, quality staff, awesome happy hour, and accommodating to dietary needs with a gorgeous (albeit drafty) interior, this spot is divine if you're waiting on a train, and posh if you are seeking a perch around Union Station. A must! read more

Ultreia - Happy hour goodness: $6 cava, $3 Brussel sprouts & eggplant. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We came here on a Sunday evening around 5pm. It was pretty empty but the place began to fill up as the evening went on. We sat on the patio and it was great to people watch. Our server was super friendly and recommended the wine pour with charcuterie plate as well as a mix of recommended appetizers. He was very friendly. What we swallowed: STUFFED DATES: Four came to an order which was the perfect amount for our group. SHISHITO PEPPERS: Not sure if we liked these, they were a bit plain. GASPACHO: Flavorful and came with a addicting, crusty bread. CEDAR PLANK MUSHROOMS: These had great flavor and had a nice variety of four different mushroom. FLANK STEAK: These packed a lil' bit of heat but were very tasty. CHARCUTERIE PLATE: These plates came with the bottle pour. It included salami, almonds, olives, a small cheese wedge and crusty bread. We loved these plates the best. VINHO VERDE: This wine was the white wine option in the full bottle pour with charcuterie plate combo. The wine was crisp and not too sweet. TINTO: This was the red option in the full bottle pour with charcuterie plate combo. This was a great table wine and a great starter. All the plates were delicious and tapas size for sharing. Wonderful place and great to people watch. Would recommend for a group that was looking for a great tapas place! read more

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What a cute place to grab lunch! The food here is really good. My absolute favorite is the cheese platter. The cheese is such good quality and whatever style their bread is, is super addicting. I could eat an entire loaf of that by myself. We had a dish that had a bunch of potatoes, but that was probably my least favorite dish. It was good, but kind of boring compared to the other dishes. The salad was yummy and tasted really fresh! The texture was not the usual salad-ey texture I'm used to and they added in cheese that we had earlier on the platter, so it made it real yummy. We also had a mushroom themed dish that was probably my second favorite. There were big flavors in those tiny little mushrooms, and we were impressed with the presentation of the burnt cardboard(?) to show the smokey-ness of the mushrooms. It even turned heads from the table next to us! We finished it off with ordering Spanish french toast. They used the same yummy bread and it was an awesome sweet dish to eat as dessert. Overall everything was really yummy! I would not mind coming back to enjoy the other dishes. read more

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Delicious Spanish style tapas? Check. Excellent service? Check. Fun atmosphere? Check. Ultreia hits all the marks and I can't wait to get back. We ordered 6 dishes for the four of us (2 larger plates, 4 tapas) and we were comfortably full. The highlights were the bacon wrapped dates, patatas bravas, and the lamb meatballs. Highly recommend adding those three to your order! The drinks were also excellent with several unique styles of gin and tonics. The Unicorn is as tasty as it is pretty! The service did not disappoint either. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and helpful. If it's a nice evening, make sure to sit outside! It's right in the heart of union station so you can get some good people watching in while eating delicious food. I feel like denver seriously lacks in great tapas places, but Ultreia gets us one step closer. read more

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I didn't know what to expect coming here but it's a cute spot inside Union Station. The prices are a little high for the portion sizes- but everything was tasty! read more

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Pretty weak. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. Food average. I feel like they are trying to find an identity that just is lost. Some tall member of the staff kept yawning...constantly. it made me tired. To many options especially around there. Won't be back. read more

There are some great things about this place...service was amazing. Katherine (Catherine) was our waitress in training and she rocked it. We were here today for restaurant week. Tonight's menu was to pick from each section. The CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN, and bacon wrapped dates were our choices and both were fabulous. The croquetas were light and flavorful and the bacon wrapped dates were something I would eat 10 of, if I could. For the second course we had the patatas bravas and the Setas. The potatoes were good, with a harissa sauce, kind of spicy. The Setas mushroom dish was amazing. Creamy yet with texture and very good. Trumpet mushrooms are not common on menus and we really appreciated the texture and flavor of them. Our entrees were the Estafado de Camarones and the Moorish spiced ribs. These were alright, the ribs being our favorite of the two. However, when we return we would probably forgo the larger plates. First, they are quite overpriced for what you get. $25.00 for 4 shrimp? Our plate, the shrimp was rubbery, way over cooked, but Catherine made it right...at least she tried to. The shrimp was still overcooked. The ribs were fall off the bone, however, nothing to write home about. I would like to return. I would probably only order off the "bare hands" menu and the "tools required" menu. The ambiance is lovely, beautiful actually. We were seated upstairs and my chair was under a vent that blew cold air, so I put my jacket over it to block it. Lots of great things happening here, but does need a bit of improvement for me to give 5 stars. Should you come here to dine, yes, do, it was a really enjoyable evening out. read more

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Ultreia is a great spot for a boujee-yet-reasonable happy hour. The atmosphere is very fancy with dim lighting and beautiful decor. My fiancé & I met some friends here to try out their happy hour from 4 to 6 PM. We got the gin & tonic, which features generous amount of liquid -- perhaps not a ton of gin but it was a nice drink to sip on while enjoying our tapas. And I mean ALL the tapas. We ordered all of them on happy hour & for $3 per small plate, it was reasonable. The octopus was very good with the bit of sauce on the plate, and honestly everything was delicious, which is why I'm giving my experience 5 stars. Thank you, Ultreia for a great happy hour! read more

Ultreia - All the tapas on happy hour - great deal! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great Spanish tapas restaurant near Union station. They have an amazing outdoor patio and great indoor space. Their menu has good choices for Spanish tapas small plates and if you decide to stick to traditional American then they also have various choices of burgers. We were here with the entire family and some of us opted for tapas and others chose traditional fried chicken burger. We ordered patatas bravas, roasted peppers, grilled octopus with mushrooms, pork ribs and chorizo manchega. They were all very good, extremely flavorful and delicious. My favorites were patatas bravas and grilled octopus with mushrooms. The sauce that came with mushrooms was my favorite. It blended in so well with the grilled octopus. They also have a chef's special combo that consists of 4 of chefs favorites. It costs around $20 for chefs special. Otherwise, this place might be pretty expensive as their tapas are expensive than some of the other tapas restaurants I have been too. read more

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Went for my moms birthday. I was visiting Denver and googled nice restaurants to go. I didnt know this place was hidden inside the station. I thought it was going to be a big restaurant and seeing the size definitely surprised me. The waitress was very nice. She even spoke some Spanish. We had restaurant week's menu and churros for dessert. Truly everything was amazing. I was surprised by the peppers they have for appetizers, so good. Croquetas, best ones I've had. The patatas bravas pretty good too and my favorite the bacon wrapped dates. Steak was my main course and it was soft and tasty. I would go back if I go to Denver again read more

Ultreia - Steak with brussel sprouts - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of the Best Places for dinner! Took the wife there for Valentines dinner. The staff was courteous, the drinks were cold, dinner was phenomenal and you bet we didn't pass on desert! Definitely see why this restaurant was awarded the James Beard Best Chef Southwest Jennifer Jasinski! Thank you thank you! read more

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A very nice change from the usual menus. This restaurant calls itself a gastroteka, with recipes from Portugal and the Basque area. Food : 4/5 Our group tried 4 different types of tapas and were happy with all of them. Their Setas had a variety of mushrooms. The glazed ribs were a little spicy and tasty. The escalivada goat cheese was yummy. The Patatas were a little spicy for me but the rest of the group liked them. Drinks : They are also known for their over 70 different types of gin and their gin tonics. The gin drinks were good. The Bloody Mary was a little spicy. Brunch will run about $35 to $45 person with one drink per person Service 5/5 servers pleasant and quick -explained the menu well ( which is almost a necessity) Location: 5/5. Great location right at the Central train station in Denver. Facility 4/5 inside is a little dark and crowded but there are nice out door tables -both open air and covered ( there is also an upstairs we did not view ) The outside patio area is open to other good service areas like Snooze read more

The last stop on our food tour was dessert. This custard tart was flaky and yummy but not overly sweet. The restaurant is inside union station which is pretty cool but our tour group had to sit at a table outside the main restaurant area because it's fairly small. The tarts were ready quickly but we never interacted with the restaurant staff. It was a nice little end to our food tour of Denver but I wouldn't go to Ultreia just for these tarts. Maybe next time we'll get some of the other options off their menu. read more

Ultreia - Pastel de nata - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I initially came here for restaurant week (when they first opened) and wasn't impressed. Before the Era's tour, we were starving and decided to give them another try...and HOLY SH*T it is so good. I am not sure if they were just having an off day that first time, or if it was just because they had JUST opened (i think it was less than a month at that point...or maybe a few months...it was a while ago so I honestly can't remember) but this time everything was SO delicious!!! I was also expecting slow service since it was so packed, yet I felt SO taken care of - more than any other restaurant on an average Saturday night. I also love the decor inside, and they decorated so nicely. This time, we had the patatas bravas, shishitos, the tomato with pan, and the seafood dish...wow everything was so so delicious. I can't wait to go back! read more

Ultreia - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had the best tapas ever here, and the bar is gorgeous! The Fried tempera Eggplant with an almost candy crunch due to the honey! Amazing!!! The Ham Croquettes we're lovely! Light crunch with a creamy Béchamel sauce. Almost as good as grandmas! They came 3 to a plate. The mixed nuts and olives are a great snack like, always! It's located at Union Station read more

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Didn't have a great experience here. The space was cute, and the food was average, but the service was meh. I remember several times looking around & wondering - where did our waiter go? He was inattentive at best, negligent at worst. We had to outright ask for our check & make a point to do so once the food arrived, because we had waited so long to order. The food was fine. It was advertised as Spanish tapas, which I was excited about, because there's not a lot of that in Denver, but it was kind of one note for me. We sampled a few things like the patatas bravas & the panna con tomate, but it just didn't wow me. I also got the sangria, which was not any better than any others I'd had in the past. They did have some other good looking drinks on the menu though. I probably wouldn't come back, but if I was going to, I'd make it just for a drink and an app & not a full meal. Just wasn't worth the price for me. read more

Food and drinks are amazing but Justina the bartender was the best part of our experience!!! She is so knowledgeable about all the drinks there. Definitely a must try!! read more

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Cozy atmosphere and I dug the background tunes. The menu is seasonal, which means the food is always fresh. Love their gin cocktails and the Sopa de Ajo was such a perfect meal during the rainy weather. Perfect pit stop at Union Station. read more

Ultreia - Cheese Sampler. You can choose to sample one or all the varieties. I went with all 4 and loved their 2nd goat cheese option. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Ultreia is located in Denver's Historic Union Station which makes for a terrific environment to enjoy a bite and libation. I was here during a convention we attended as a work function, and my boss at the time suggested we meet here for dinner. Great choice! If you're looking for a spot to enjoy a tapas kind of meal where everyone can share, a craft beer or cocktail, and have courteous service this is a solid decision. The menu is influenced with Portuguese and Spanish style plates. If I recall we had a bunch of things to pick at - almonds and olives, spiced ribs, crispy artichokes, bacon wrapped dates, and a few other things. All very good and no complaints from our crew. I also had a cold local craft brew since I was in Denver. Gotta drink local when in town! read more

A unique gem of a spot where I tried Rose Gin- it's a must try if you are a gin fan. I've never had that option on a menu before ( although a friend from the UK mentioned that this is some thing that's completely normal in the United Kingdom- to have a plethora of Gin options) The restaurant is beautiful and the tapas are regular tapas size but very very tasty. The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic and this is really a great place for a date night if you are wanting to try some cocktails and a few really tasty dishes. Great spot, I would definitely return here. read more

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Thai is a really great place for small plates. The shishito peppers are definitely worth dying for. Coming back again like always read more

Ultreia - Pan con Tomate with Jamon Iberico de Bellota with Pimientos de Shishito on top - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What can I say about Ultreia? It's UH-MAZING. Tucked away in a little corner of Union Station this tapas place has the right ambiance and food combo to leave you wanting more. They pack this place with lush chairs and booths that are velvety and soft. You will never know you have been eating for hours. When we arrived the chef was carving a large jamón by the bar. It's quintessentially Spanish right down to the wine and cocktails. This is a fantastic date spot. The husbeast Gad the ribs and they were melting off the bone good. The tuna crudo was also very creamy and well flavored. Pro-tip: you can get on the waitlist before you arrive via their website! Parking at union station is shotty at best. Recommend ride sharing or light rail to get there! read more

Ultreia - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything was delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. If you have questions or are in between choices, ask! They'll be happy to help. Quiet, quaint, and really cute. read more

We were in Denver merely to eat and drink our way thru the weekend. We stopped in at Ultreia for drinks only. The bartender, Jeremy, was incredibly welcoming. We ordered the frozen drinks that are their specialty but also wanted an oyster shooter. It was recommended that we try the Maui version. I was hesitant. OMG!!! All future shooters have officially been ruined now and sadly I'm not sure I'll be able to find a place here in AZ that has them. We stopped back in on our way out of town for another :) If you like oyster shooters and are a fan of sushi, you MUST try these! You will not be disappointed. read more

Ultreia - Maui Oyster Shooter - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot for happy hour! There's not a lot of room inside, but they have great patio seating on a nice day. $5 Sangria and wine were great ways to relax after work. We got the HAPPY HOUR CHARCUTERIE BOARD. It included the MARINATED OLIVES, IL PORCELLINO SALUMI, and TETILLA CHEESE which are also on happy hour. It was all really good, but the portions are pretty small. The food here otherwise is pretty expensive. That's why I recommend it for Happy Hour. Good food/drinks and cheap/small bites. read more

Ultreia - Charcuterie Board - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food is good. Service is friendly. But we were hoping for more of a Spanish experience with Spanish music and employees. It is more of a Boulder-style restaurant that serves Spanish-inspired foods. They offer more Gin than Spanish wines. They do serve Sangria, which is not super popular in Spain, but that's as Spanish as it gets. No Tampranillo on the menu that we found. read more

Easily some of the best seafood that I have had in Denver - the calamari, shrimp, and tinned mackerel were all incredibly memorable!

Another cool place by the fab Jennifer Jasinski - the atmosphere was upscale classic cool, service was great - they didn't charge us for a close but wrong plate that was served mistakenly but we dove in cuz we were distracted and starving. A friend and I popped in for a happy hour catchup lured by reasonable cocktail prices - I will say the drinks were weak. The food was delicious and I could find several apps that were vegetarian. read more

Our final stop on the Denver Food tour. We had the pastel de mata. Creamy with a flaky crust. Amazing!

Gin & Tapas dream come true. I'm a huge gin lover and they have a wide selection of Gins including Gin&tonics and a few cocktails. I had the honey bucket and foliage both were fantastic. We ordered the Chefs Feast for $80 for 2 people and they even accommodated a substitute because we really wanted the ceviche. I would go here any chance I had. So sad I can't bring them back home with me! Service was also very good! Waiter was kind and attentive and manager came by as well. Wonderful experience all around. read more

Ultreia - Cocktail menu - Tapas Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My family and I were in Denver about two weeks ago and had dinner at Ultreia as we were staying near Union Station. I love the ambience of Ultreia and enjoyed every single dish we ordered. My favorite was the bacon wrapped dates... makes my mouth water just thinking about it! I was a little hesitant to try it at first, but as soon as I took that first bite I wanted more!! I've never had bacon wrapped dates before and now I want to find a place in Houston that has it just so I can have my friends try it! I absolutely loved the food at Ultreia and their exquisite customer service! Will be back again next time I'm in Denver! read more

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This was our favorite meal in Denver. The pan con tamate was outstanding. I had three orders of the croquettas de jamon. They offer a small selection of tinned fish which works very well with the Pintxos, breads and smoky flavors. They did marvelous things with salads. We ate the menu while sitting outside people watching as the sun set on a very lovely Friday in July. Staff was on point. Looking forward to returning. read more

This review is for our experience trying to book a Private Dinner event at Ultreia. We are celebrating our 10-yr anniversary this year by gathering 20 of our family members for an intimate dinner at a restaurant. We were really excited about Ultreia-- it was our first choice based on the reviews, food options, and photos of the space. We were particularly excited since we had spent 3 months in Spain, so thought a Spanish restaurant would be a meaningful choice for us. We had a phone chat with Leah, the event planner, and the conversation went great. She answered all our questions, got us jazzed about having our event at Ultreia, and said we'd receive a formal proposal within 48 hours. After a week went by, I followed up with her by e-mail and voicemail-- no reply. Then I called the restaurant; they were very apologetic and said they'd let Leah know we were trying to contact her to move forward with them for our event. After a full 2 weeks passed since our conversation with Leah, we decided to move forward with another restaurant for our event. We're really disappointed since Ultreia seemed like a wonderful fit. Unfortunately due to the poor communication with event planning, we're giving 1 star. read more

While circling the station looking for a happy hour spot, we hit the jackpot! We snagged a single chair at the bar and within ten minutes or so another one opened up. Happy hour goes from 3-7pm and we had about 20 minutes left. We didn't realize that not only did they have five dollar cocktails and two dollar short beers, they also had a snack menu for three bucks a piece. We got all worked up and ordered a bunch at once with drinks and I think five items off the tapas menu. We ordered a couple more items after the fact and still ended up spending like $35-40 between the two of us. The bartender was great and every time we ordered more it magically arrived from one of the servers in minutes. We didn't even need dinner after all our tasty treats, but that didn't stop us later on. Honestly, this was one of my favorite happy hours ever. read more

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We came here when visiting Denver on a Friday night. We made a reservation through OpenTable. We were seated upstairs and one of my main complaints is that since it's over the kitchen it was very smokey - like when I got home my hair smelled like smoke. On to the food - it's always fun to do the tapas. Pan con tomate - was good, pretty standard. We also got the Shishito peppers which were also good nothing wild. We got two cheeses which were also fine, would say on the smaller side portion wise for the cost. The dates were good, unique - nice blend of savory and sweet. We got another dish that was vegetables (sunchokes, olives, with crushed pistachios) flavors of the sauce were good but could have had a little bit more veggies for the price. Nice selection of Spanish and Basque wine which is unique. As well as a large selection of gins. Overall I would say it was an average experience, likely wouldn't return with so many other great place. read more

Exquisite food and drinks here at Ultreia! I love the otoño drink- not too sweet and very refreshing, I get it every time I come here. The Chefs tasting menu is the only way to go. You get to try various unique, and different dishes and they absolutely blew our mind. The food came out quickly, same for drinks, and our server was wonderful. The menu looks intimidating- but you can't get a bad item, everything is outstanding. A perfect date night spot!! read more