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Denver Michelin Guide
A detailed, practical guide to Denver’s Michelin Stars, Green Stars, and Bib Gourmands—plus how to choose the right experience.
Why it belongs on your list
Michelin began covering Colorado in 2023, and Denver’s dining scene has moved quickly. The 2025 selection gave Colorado its first Two-Star restaurant and placed six additional Denver restaurants at One Star. This guide separates the expensive tasting counters from the more approachable Bib Gourmands, explains what each distinction means, and helps you choose a meal that fits the occasion.
Understand the distinctions
The Stars judge the cooking—not the décor.
Two Stars
Excellent cooking, worth a detour.
Bib Gourmand
Good-quality cooking at a good value.
Green Star
Recognizes restaurants leading in sustainable practices.
Denver · 2025 selection
Denver’s Starred restaurants
As of August 2026, the 2025 selection remains the latest complete Colorado edition: one Two-Star and six One-Star restaurants in Denver.
★★ · Contemporary · Creative
The Wolf’s Tailor
4058 Tejon St., Denver, CO 80211Colorado’s first two-star restaurant; an ambitious multicourse experience with local sourcing and zero-waste thinking.
★ · Mexican
Alma Fonda Fina
2556 15th St., Denver, CO 80211An intimate LoHi counter where Chef Johnny Curiel revisits flavors from his Guadalajara upbringing.
★ · Contemporary
Beckon
2843 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205A polished RiNo chef’s-counter experience built around seasonal tasting menus and close-up kitchen theater.
★ · Contemporary
Brutø
1801 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202A hearth-driven tasting counter in Dairy Block; it also holds a Green Star for its sustainability work.
★ · Japanese · Sushi
Kizaki
1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210Chef Toshi Kizaki’s luxurious omakase counter, combining traditional Edomae technique with modern details.
★ · Contemporary
Margot
1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210An eight-seat seasonal tasting counter sharing the South Pearl Street address with Kizaki.
★ · Mexican
Mezcaleria Alma
2550 15th St., Denver, CO 80211A stylish mezcal-bar setting paired with Chef Johnny Curiel’s Mexico City-inspired small plates.
A more approachable way in
Eight Denver Bib Gourmands
Bib Gourmand is not a lower Star—it is a different distinction focused on good cooking and value. Menus and prices still change, so check directly before visiting.
Ash’Kara
Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
2005 W. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80211The Ginger Pig
Chinese · Asian
4262 Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80211Glo Noodle House
Ramen
4450 W. 38th Ave., Ste. 130, Denver, CO 80212Hop Alley
Chinese · Contemporary
3500 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
Mexican
2233 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205MAKfam
Chinese · Contemporary
39 W. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80223Mister Oso
Latin American
3163 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205Tavernetta
Italian · Contemporary
1889 16th St., Denver, CO 80202How to choose
Choose by occasion, not only by Stars.
Milestone dinner
Start with The Wolf’s Tailor or tasting-counter experiences such as Beckon, Brutø, Kizaki, and Margot. Expect deposits or strict cancellation policies.
First Michelin outing
A Bib Gourmand is an easier introduction. Lunch, happy hour, or shared plates can be more approachable than a full tasting menu.
Before booking
Confirm menu price, pairings, service charges, gratuity policy, dietary accommodations, and cancellation terms. A Michelin distinction does not mean every format suits every diner.
What to expect
- One Two-Star and six One-Star restaurants in Denver
- Eight Denver Bib Gourmands across multiple cuisines
- Two Denver Green Stars: Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor
Wenxin’s planning notes
- Reserve tasting counters well ahead and read cancellation terms.
- Check service charges and gratuity policies before comparing prices.
- Use Bib Gourmand for a more approachable first Michelin experience.
Verify before you go
Schedules, prices, parking, and entry policies can change. Confirm the latest details with the organizer.