1431 larimer street | denver colorado | 303 820 2282
reservations
Although we might not show an available table at your preferred time, we suggest you call the restaurant at 303.820.2282 to take advantage of possible chef counter seating or last minute cancellations.
denver minimum wage
Unlike many restaurants, all our staff, both front and back of house, share in the gratuities that you leave on top of the full Denver minimum wage which increases annually. We add a 5% Denver Minimum Wage fee to every bill to help fund a well-paid, happy team.
winner of the James Beard Foundation award for best chef southwest 2013
semifinalist outstanding chef 2016
reservations
Although we might not show an available table at your preferred time, we suggest you call the restaurant at 303.820.2282 to take advantage of possible chef counter seating or last minute cancellations.
Parties of five or more should call us directly for reservations. 303.820.2282
denver minimum wage
Unlike many restaurants, all our staff, both front and back of house, share in the gratuities that you leave on top of the full Denver minimum wage which increases annually. We add a 5% Denver Minimum Wage fee to every bill to help fund a well-paid, happy team.
menus
carryout
Just call ahead or order online and we’ll have it ready for you to pick up.
lunch
dine in or takeout lunch is available through Flavor Dojo 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
dinner
dinner is served sunday-thursday 4:00 pm – 10:00, pm friday and saturday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
brunch
brunch is served saturday and sunday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
happy hour/cocktails
happy hour at Rioja from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm every day
wine list
The Rioja wine list features a broad selection of Spanish wines by the glass and bottle complemented by selected bottles from around the world.
dessert
dessert is served whenever we are open.
people
passion, creativity and attention to detail are the engines that drive any restaurant. Executive Chef/Owner Jennifer Jasinski and General Manager/Owner Beth Gruitch lead the team at Rioja. Read more about them below:
Jennifer Jasinski
Cooking started at a young age out of necessity for Jasinski. Growing up in a single-parent household with two siblings who all took turns cooking, Jasinski developed a knack for following recipes and creating her own, until eventually, it was always her turn to cook.
Beth Gruitch
When people say the restaurant business is in your blood, Beth Gruitch is a believer. Her great grandparents, three generations before her, must have passed down the gene.
John Richards
General Manager
about rioja
cuisine | featuring a menu inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and influenced by local and seasonal products.
ambiance | copper-topped bar, exhibition kitchen, simple decor that allows the food to shine.
location | between 14th & 15th streets in Historic Larimer Square – perennially one of Denver’s top 5 tourist attractions. Just blocks from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and Pepsi Center
