Venice Restaurant & Wine Bar
(303) 534-2222
1700 Wynkoop St
Denver,
CO
80202
39.7528
-104.9994
Neighborhoods: LoDo, Union Station, Northwest Denver
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The Scene
A glass, temperature-controlled wine cellar, modern artwork depicting local scenes and an illuminated red bar perfectly complement the beautiful people dining on small plates in the bustling bar area. Deserving of a Manhattan address, this trendy eatery gives urban and modern a new definition in LoDo.
The Food
Adega's plates are all about presentation--refreshing, startling and beautiful works of art. Begin with onion consomme, poured tableside. It sinks under Parmesan foam with oxtail at the bottom of the dish. The king crab "fish sticks" are light, crunchy and addicting. For your meal, try the almond crusted squab (a sweet, sour, crumbly delight). The lingcod has a light truffle scent and a crispy skin, accompanied by delicate oyster mushrooms and diver scallops. From the tasting menu, the truffle foam will create waves of ecstasy--rich, decadent and otherworldy--it should win for the most creative plate in town.
User Reviews
eatsoutoften
August 10, 2005
You will never in your life have an opportunity to pay so much for so little as you will in this way over-rated establishment. Read the common themes in the reviews....poor service (arrogant is an understatement), portions so small you think they are playing a joke on you, and you pay a small fortune for the pleasure. I was invited guest and dined at the private table in the kitchen. If you think the waiters look unhappy in the dining rooms, you can see why in the kitchen. Nobody questions the chef. It is not a kitchen, it's an art class. So, go if you want to see for yourself, but stop by Burger King on the way.
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revenge
June 02, 2005
Let's get one thing out of the way...we expect to be treated with a reasonable degree of warmth by the matredee and the waitpersons. Upon entering, the uptight snotty matredee sets the mood. The waiter was cold and bordering on insulting. It's over the top to serve such small portions and think people are going to oooh and ahhh! The $16.00 Squab Chop Salad barely covered the center of a saucer. The $11.00 Lobster Sausage was rubbery, bland and a small appetizer portion. I wasnt sure if it was supposed to be cold, hot, warm? And I didnt dare ask the waiter..Id already been put in my place by my wine selection. I read a review saying Adega is Challenging diners with compelling creative food? I say, the emperor is wearing NO cloths! And I want to be fed when I dine out!
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julietgray
May 02, 2005
I dined at Adega shortly after it opened and had a fabulous experience, so I returned with two friends last weekend. This time, I was surprised to see that the chef had changed the menu to a "tasting" menu. Everything was served in small tasting portions, to enable you to sample 2 or 3 "entrees". We each ordered several and we laughed when they arrived. The portions were microscopic (but the prices were not). Everything tasted good, but there are lots of upscale restaurants in Denver that are equally good (try Rioja!). The wine cellar is fabulous,though, and we had a good time simply because we were trashed due to the wine/food ratio. I guess it wasn't all bad. We did have to stop at Village Inn on the way home and eat again, though. Total cost for the evening: $300 at Adega and $23 at Village Inn...
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Look Good:
With a wine list of about 7,000 bottles, your options are endless. Bottles start at $20 and prices rise quickly. Ask the sommelier for assistance.
Where to Sit:
Reserve the chef's table for up to eight guests and get a front-row seat for the action in the kitchen.
Know Before You Go:
Can't decide? Try the tasting menu with your choice of wines to accompany each course. Or choose an item from the tasting menu, a la carte.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Chef''s Table, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
