New York Deli News

New York Deli News is Denver’s answer to the famed Carnegie Deli of Manhattan, with a few important differences. Although the plates are substantial, typically heaped with corned beef, pastrami and brisket imported from New York, they’re not huge – and neither is the bill. More significantly, the servers are friendly and patient, giving diners […]

New York Pizzeria

Step through the doors of Denver’s New York Pizzeria and you’re stepping through the doors of a true New York pizzeria — and into the world of good pizza men. The smell of hot ovens, sweating dough, sweet tomatoes and charred baking flour is as unmistakable as it is universal. The pizzas are perfect New […]

ND Streetbar

ND Streetbar (formerly the Kitchen Next Door and then Next Door American Eatery) is a casual offshoot of the Kitchen, the high-end, community-oriented bistro founded in Boulder over a decade ago. There are now three outposts in Boulder, Denver’s Union Station and the Central Park neighborhood. All are hip, community-oriented and casual, with an emphasis […]

The Nickel

When the Nickel opened mid-summer 2014 in the Hotel Teatro, it had a big void to fill, created when Prima and Restaurant Kevin Taylor closed to make way for a complete remodel of the hotel’s ground floor. With only one restaurant to serve the hotel and its guests as well as hungry theater-goers and Denverites […]

Nicolo’s Chicago-Style Pizza

If you want a slice of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza but don’t feel like trekking all the way to the Windy City to get it, Nicolo’s Chicago-Style Pizza has six Colorado locations, including the Capitol Hill store, which boasts a full bar and fountain sodas. Nicolo’s offers customers a choice of thin-crust or its signature hand-rolled […]

The Night Owls

Tucked between a Burlington Coat Factory and the Yard House inside Colorado Mills mall is an unexpected cocktail destination. The Night Owls is a bar connected to Prismajic’s Shiki Dreams, an immersive art installation, though you don’t need a ticket to step inside for a cocktail. The space is filled with forest-like touches and many […]

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

Some Ethiopian restaurants in Denver are intimate and cozy – great for getting to know a cuisine without distraction. Then there’s the Nile, which is so raucous on weekends, you almost feel like you stumbled into a family wedding. But with big sampler platters that arrive as a mosaic of colorful stews atop spongy injera […]

Nissi’s

One of the few full-fledged music venues in Lafayette, Nissi’s brings in a variety of local and national live acts most nights of the week, offering everything from jazz and rock to a cappella, comedy and cabaret. The intimate venue, which has a decent sound system and acoustics, is a classy spot for an evening […]

No Name Bar

Phil and Erika Zierke, the owners of Englewood Grand, know how to create a neighborhood staple – and that’s exactly what they did (again) in 2022, when they opened a welcoming watering hole near DU that has everything but a name. You’re likely to find Phil behind the bar at one of his two spots, […]

Noble Riot

Noble Riot, which opened in 2019, is a different kind of wine bar. The decor includes candles dutifully lit each day by its wonderful staff, along with some of the most stunning maps you’ll ever see showing where wine comes from. And it has plenty of wine to offer, whether you’re up for trying something […]

Nocturne

Just off Larimer Street, Nocturne continues the jazz tradition of the neighborhood with its Art Deco-style bar, classic cocktails and stage-side dining room. This swanky spot is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or any other occasion that warrants a little extra something special, but you can also just stop by for some tunes […]

Noisette

Noisette opened in 2022 in a revamped restaurant space that’s distractingly elegant – though not in a stiff, white-tablecloth kind of way. The white decor with pops of pastel and a mix of modern and vintage is inviting and transportive. Small vases of flowers on each table add a romantic touch, as do the mismatched […]

Nola Jane Restaurant & Bar

In 2021, the former Pour House space (that bar moved across the street) became a little slice of New Orleans in Denver with the debut of Nola Jane. This lively spot serves Cajun and Creole favorites like po’boys, jambalaya, gumbo and crawfish étouffée, as well as Hurricanes on draft, all with a side of Southern […]

NOLA Voodoo Tavern and Perks

Mardi Gras happens every night at this New Orleans-themed bar and eatery. Beads and masks adorn the walls, fleurs-de-lis decorate the bar top, and housemade pickle shots pour freely alongside pints of Abita beer. You can trust the tavern to serve up rib-sticking gumbo, rich crawfish étouffée and the best red beans and rice (with […]

Nom Nom Asian Grill

When we recommend a restaurant located in a strip mall in Aurora, we usually think of a bare-bones establishment: A lone employee manning the spartan dining room and running back orders to the single cook, likely speaking a language other than English. Not so for Nom Nom Asian Grill. While it is in an Aurora […]

Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden

The sibling of the fancier, French-ier Famille in Westminster’s Origin Hotel, Nomad occupies appeals more to outdoorsy concert-goers than the white-tablecloth crowd. The menu is heavy on tacos – in addition to the usual suspects, you’ll find tortillas stuffed with venison and chapulines (roasted, salted grasshoppers) – margaritas and local beer. Nomad’s proximity to Red […]

NoNo’s Cafe

Better wear the elastic-waistband jeans to NoNo’s Cafe, a Southern-style eatery that serves comfort food in the extreme. NoNo’s features food so bad (for you) it’s good, from big, bacony breakfasts to an outrageous stacked macaroni and cheese that’s served as a heaping accompaniment to many entrees. NoNo’s also satisfies a New Orleans jones with […]

Noodles & Company

Noodles founder Aaron Kennedy may have been living in New York City’s Greenwich Village when he came up with the concept for this chain — but Noodles & Company calls Colorado home. The fast-casual place features noodle dishes, salads and soups inspired by American, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines; each region is represented by four noodle […]