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Danielle Lirette

El Five

Danielle Lirette
Chef/owner Justin Cucci didn’t build El Five just as a restaurant, but as an experience. It debuted in 2017 atop a five-story building in LoHi, with breathtaking views of downtown and the mountains. But the food — a variation on Mediterranean tapas — is dramatic enough on its own, making dinner a fascinating journey through the food of the Asian, African and European cultures surrounding the sea.

2930 Umatilla St. Denver, CO 80211

Highland/Lower Highland

303-524-9193

www.ediblebeats.com/el-five

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 5-11 p.m.

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Price: $$$$

Payment Type: All Major Credit Cards

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