Rioja

"Yes — Rioja is a very good lunch option, and I’d probably choose it over Tavernetta if you want a broader, more relaxed lunch menu. Rioja is at 1431 Larimer Street and serves weekday lunch 11:00 AM–2:30 PM. The lunch menu includes salads, sandwiches, bowls, and several more substantial options; current examples include the Colorado lamb burger ($18.75) and muffaletta ($23). What makes Rioja more interesting is its Mediterranean/Spanish influence and Jennifer Jasinski’s handmade pastas. The artichoke tortelloni is the dish I’d specifically look for—it’s one of the restaurant’s signatures. For lunch, I’d rate them: Rioja: 9/10 — more variety, Larimer Square atmosphere, excellent pasta, slightly more casual. Tavernetta: 9/10 — more refined Italian experience, better if pasta/Italian is specifically what you want. For a nice lunch downtown today, I’d lean Rioja by a small margin. "

@brzn99

"Pâtes maison et bons plats de viandes et poisson, situé dans la rue des restaurants de Denver "

@bloodymarie14

"One of the best restaurant in Denver"

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"Expensive- not many GF options "

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"Mediterranean, James beard "

@eco823

"From Chef Jennifer Jasinski. Part of Crafted Concepts Group. "

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"Discovered the perfect lunch in Head to @RiojaDenver, start with the fresh and finish by inhaling the You'll thank me."

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"Bizarre Foods Jennifer Jasinski owner chef Tim Coclinsky chef James Beard Award Lamb Two Ways!"

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"HH 4-6p at bar 4 snacks with wine for $15"

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"Killer brunch is reasonably priced. James Beard best chef"

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"So good! Brussel sprouts salad, artichoke tortellini."

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