Restaurant Picks On 6th Avenue

This is A Great Street For Dining.

Barolo Grill

3030 E. 6th Ave.
303-393-1040
E. 6th Ave. and St. Paul

Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Reservations: Yes
Cuisine: Italian

As soon as you enter Barolo Grill, the energy of the happy crowd greets you, letting you know that you're in for a great evening. Wonderful Italian food, ethereal wines and excellent service make it a great spot for a special occasion, or just a night out on the town.

Casual but upscale, the bar is filled with guests who gather to enjoy a drink, eat dinner, or wait for their table in the dining room. The personality of the restaurant begins with owner Blair Taylor, as he greets and charms all, adding a special touch to the experience. Executive Chef Brian Laird brings his great talent to the kitchen and creates exciting dishes with true Italian flair.

Divine appetizers include quail stuffed with sweetbreads, seared foie gras with dried cranberries and figs, and galantine of pheasant. Pastas are marvelous and so are entrees. Try the whole fish, an amazing pork shoulder or veal chop. The wonderful nightly "tasting-dinner" is served with or without wine.

Under Taylor's expert hand, the incredible wine list boasts many exquisite Italian varietals. A night at Barolo Grill is perfect and will seem like the dream trip to Italy -- well almost!

Don't miss: linguini with wild mushrooms; the signature duck.

Fruition

1313 E. 6th Ave.
303-831-1962
6th & Marion
www.fruitionrestaurant.com

Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Reservations: Yes
Cuisine: American

Get ready for a great evening in this charming restaurant. Partner Paul Attardi runs the front of the house with incredible class and finesse while Chef/Owner Alex Seidel create sophisticated comfort food that is totally awesome. The d?cor is warm and casual with tones of burgundy and cream, great lighting, lovely art, wood floors, and black accents on the furniture.

The meal might begin with baby artichoke bisque with truffled potato salad or seared diver scallops with fava bean hummus. Entr?es of marinated pork tenderloin with ricotta dumplings and oyster mushrooms, duck breast with risotto, or herb grilled chicken with soft parmesan polenta three of the amazing entrees.

An excellent and extremely well priced wine list complements the food. In all, every moment dining at Fruition is a dream come true. Small, charming, and delightful, Fruition is a perfect eatery that pleases every true "Foodie".

Don't miss: potato crusted oysters Rockefeller; Petrole sole with scallion latkes topped with rock shrimp hollandaise.

Table 6

609 Corona St.
303-831-8800
6th Ave. and Corona
Price Range: $$$
Reservations: 5 or more
Cuisine: American

Table 6 is one of the most exciting restaurants in Denver and a treat for the very popular East 6th Avenue dining scene. Seating only 42 people, the interior features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, a focal-point kitchen with copper trim and a small bar area for gathering. Bistro chalkboards with dessert and wine lists, beautiful wood tables and black leather chairs set the scene. The overall atmosphere is charming and upbeat.

The food is extremely creative and Executive Chef Scott Parker does an amazing job with his interpretation of the dishes on this small menu. Start with calamari "shells and Cheese" with mascarpone and fried capers or lamb Reuben sliders. Entrees change often but the slow roasted chicken with artichoke, mushroom dumplings, and duck confit with grilled endive and pears are examples of the creativity of chef.

The excellent wine complements the food. Owner Aaron Forman heads the front of the house and delights the guests. Service shines with an informative, friendly staff. The very exclusive Robb Report rates Table 6 as one of the top 100 restaurants in the world, deservedly so. Table 6 does a remarkable job in every way and is top notch Denver dining.

Don't miss: pineapple upside down suckling pig (a pineapple upside down cake over succulent slices of pork); grilled wild salmon with lemon couscous and calamari salad.

Mizuna

225 E. 7th Ave.
303-832-4778
7th & Grant
Price Range: $$$$
Reservations: Yes
Cuisine: Mediterranean

People from all over flock to Mizuna so they can feast on some of the city's most amazing and award-winning cuisine. The incredibly talented Chef/Owner Frank Bonanno has created a restaurant that brings a perfect night of dining. The room is not large but it is very comfortable with table and banquette seating, and a private dining area that can accommodate private parties of up to 15 people. The bar takes on a terrific look with a copper front, great wood, and seating for eight to enjoy drinks or dining. The front of the house runs flawlessly with grace and charm, doting on every guest. Frank's wife and partner, Jacqueline, brings a caring touch to each and every guest with her wonderful laugh and personality.

The lobster macaroni-and-cheese appetizer is essential, rich with mascarpone and full of generous chunks of lobster. Other appetizers change monthly. Roasted duck breast with confit leg and lentils and hazelnut crusted ostrich with sweet potato start the list of entr?es. It is impossible to decide between seared diver scallops, rice crusted halibut in curry sauce, or veal and beef choices. The presentations, combinations and taste are flawless here. The wine list is excellent. An evening at Mizuna will long be remembered.

Don't miss: Salmon with gnocchi; lobster mac and cheese.

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