The best restaurants in Aspen
44 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Acquolina
RestaurantsCraving a legit Italian dinner this week without leaving town? Acquolina delivers authentic Italian, an extensive wine list, and the…
Acquolina
RestaurantsThe Living Room
RestaurantsSlip into The Living Room for Aspen’s social hub energy done right. Refined small bites, modern cocktails with character, plus craft beers…
The Living Room
RestaurantsYuki Aspen
RestaurantsTry something different this week. Yuki Aspen is Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s tribute to world cuisine, perched above Belly Up, where a menu…
Yuki Aspen
RestaurantsHeathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
RestaurantsCasual joint for chicken pot pie and other homey meals, plus beers and wine.
Heathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
RestaurantsParadise Cafe
RestaurantsBaked goods & light bites such as soups & sandwiches are offered at this casual chain.
Paradise Cafe
RestaurantsCampo De Fiori
RestaurantsHigh-energy trattoria serving high-end Italian eats in chic yet relaxed digs with outdoor dining.
Campo De Fiori
RestaurantsCP Burger
RestaurantsChic counter-serve eatery offering burgers, hot dogs & spiked shakes, plus mini-golf & ice skating.
CP Burger
RestaurantsMontevino Italian
RestaurantsSignature pizzas & classic Italian entrees in a warm, casual space with a full bar & upbeat vibe.
Montevino Italian
RestaurantsJimoto Ramen
RestaurantsChill, fast-casual eatery specializing in ramen, dumplings and poke bowls.
Jimoto Ramen
RestaurantsKirby Cosmo's BBQ Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving classic BBQ specialties including ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus sandwiches and salads.
Kirby Cosmo's BBQ Bar
RestaurantsElement 47
RestaurantsRefined American fare with Colorado flair served in warm, elegant quarters in The Little Nell hotel.
Element 47
RestaurantsNew York Pizza Aspen
RestaurantsUnassuming counter-serve pizzeria offering slices on paper plates, plus salads & beer.
New York Pizza Aspen
RestaurantsPine Creek Cookhouse
RestaurantsLocally sourced American cuisine served in a remote log cabin with a cozy vibe & mountain views.
Pine Creek Cookhouse
RestaurantsThe Monarch
RestaurantsPolished, old-fashioned steakhouse & bar serving prime cuts & seafood with wine, cocktails & beer.
The Monarch
RestaurantsWhite House Tavern
RestaurantsElevated sandwiches, burgers, salads & craft cocktails in an intimate, 19th-century miner's cottage.
White House Tavern
RestaurantsHighlands Alehouse
RestaurantsMountain, laid-back locale offering pizza and other casual fare, plus beer on tap and cocktails.
Highlands Alehouse
RestaurantsSauce on the Creek
RestaurantsItalian family-style dining presented in a cozy space with a happy hour and an outdoor patio.
Sauce on the Creek
RestaurantsBosq Restaurant
RestaurantsWorldly New American cuisine & cocktails in an intimate, modern space with a see-and-be-seen patio.
Bosq Restaurant
RestaurantsIZAKAYA CABIN
RestaurantsUpscale Japanese eatery and sushi bar with a patio whipping up nigiri, ramen, and sake cocktails.
IZAKAYA CABIN
RestaurantsFrancescas Pasta Market & Empanadas
RestaurantsLasagna, empanadas, and other Italian comfort foods served in a casual environment.
Francescas Pasta Market & Empanadas
RestaurantsAngelo's
RestaurantsUpscale Northern Italian restaurant in an elegant, modern space with a robust wine list & a patio.
Angelo's
RestaurantsPetit Trois Aspen
RestaurantsChic spot with Parisian flare offering classic French dishes, plus wine & cocktails.
Petit Trois Aspen
RestaurantsTaco pina
RestaurantsCasual Mexican spot offering comfort food and small plates, plus margaritas, and a patio.
Taco pina
RestaurantsTORO Snowmass
RestaurantsUpscale-rustic outlet for contemporary Latin American cuisine & cocktails in the Viceroy Snowmass.
TORO Snowmass
RestaurantsSteak House No. 316 Aspen
RestaurantsGenerous cuts of prime beef & an ample wine list are offered at this clubby, dimly lit steakhouse.
Steak House No. 316 Aspen
RestaurantsMatsuhisa
RestaurantsAcclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by chef Nobu Matsuhisa prepared in understated surrounds.
Matsuhisa
RestaurantsKyoto Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Japanese comfort food and sushi options, plus beer and cocktails.
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsHome Team BBQ
RestaurantsBustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.
Home Team BBQ
RestaurantsClark's Oyster Bar - Aspen
RestaurantsRaw bar & seafood specialist with draft beers & a cocktail of the day plus caviar service & dessert.
Clark's Oyster Bar - Aspen
RestaurantsAspen Public House
RestaurantsRustic pub in a historic locale serving global dishes alongside wine, craft cocktails & draft beer.
Aspen Public House
RestaurantsVenga Venga By Chef Richard Sandoval
RestaurantsRelaxed cantina serving Mexican fare, cocktails & tequila tastings in a trendy, contemporary space.
Venga Venga By Chef Richard Sandoval
RestaurantsBig Wrap
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery providing wraps, salads, tacos & smoothies in a brick-walled nook.
Big Wrap
RestaurantsPitas in Paradise
RestaurantsLow-key eatery offering Mediterranean eats plus TVs for sports, ample brews & an outdoor patio.
Pitas in Paradise
RestaurantsDuemani
RestaurantsMediterranean and Italian dishes served in a contemporary setting with a bar and downstairs wine room.
Duemani
RestaurantsPoppycocks Cafe
RestaurantsVenerable, family-friendly stop for hearty breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs & coffee, plus lunch.
Poppycocks Cafe
RestaurantsEllina
RestaurantsRomantic, sophisticated nook offering upmarket Italian dishes & an extensive wine selection.
Ellina
RestaurantsA Bar Above
RestaurantsRelaxed mountain-themed hangout serving beer and cocktails plus pizzas and sandwiches.
A Bar Above
RestaurantsLas Montañas
RestaurantsChic Mexican eatery with a roofdeck and patio serving fajitas, grilled steaks and wine.
Las Montañas
RestaurantsWest End Social
RestaurantsA bright dining room in the Aspen Meadows Resort offering seasonal American fare & mountain views.
West End Social
RestaurantsVelvet Buck
RestaurantsContemporary Colorado-centric cuisine served in an elegantly rustic setting at The St. Regis resort.
Velvet Buck
RestaurantsThe Secret Stash
RestaurantsGourmet pizzas with unique toppings draw crowds to this eclectic stop with local beer & a salad bar.
The Secret Stash
RestaurantsFrench Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village
RestaurantsCozy-chic spot with a patio for fondue & summer salads, plus creative crêpes & a curated wine list.
French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village
RestaurantsBonnie's Restaurant
RestaurantsPancakes, apple strudel, and other comfort food served in a casual, on-mountain setting with scenic views.
Bonnie's Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Wild Fig
RestaurantsIntimate, candlelit spot featuring a menu inspired by the cuisines of France, Spain, Italy & Greece.
The Wild Fig
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