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Bistro Vendome vs Rioja

Both restaurants are praised by experts. On balance, Rioja scores significantly better than Bistro Vendome. Rioja has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 10 reviews like Gayot, Frommer's and Zagat.

Bistro Vendome
Bistro Vendome
8 / 10
1424 Larimer St Ste H, Denver, CO 80202-1710
From $31 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"Across the street from sister eatery Rioja , Bistro Vendome serves splendid interpretations of Gallic standbys (dubbed “French soul food”) in an intimate space on Larimer Square." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Named after an 18th-century Parisian square, Bistro Vendôme is designed to resemble an authentic French restaurant." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Owner Jennifer Jasinski and chef de cuisine Adam Branz regale Francophiles with a contemporary menu of French fare at this romantic bistro tucked into an alleyway in Larimer Square." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Classic French cooking & a Parisian vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Denver may be 4,889 miles from the Place Vendôme in Paris, but Bistro Vendôme serves up little tastes of Paris right from Larimer Square." Full review
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Rioja
Rioja
9 / 10
1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
From $41 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chef Jennifer Jasinski's intense attention to detail is evident in her tribute to Mediterranean food with contemporary flair." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A polished downtown spot for American cooking that includes house-made tortellini or Colorado lamb sausage."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The small patio invites those walking through the LoDo neighborhood to stop for a Rioja “picnic” of artisan meats, cheeses, nuts and olives." Full review
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"The simple décor---crisp white tablecloths, mango-colored walls, exposed brick and warm golden-brown booths---creates a pleasing play of textures." Full review
Denver Post Denver Post
3.0
"Yes, you can order calamari and octopus, and olives have a revered place in the Rioja universe, but you can also find Skuna Bay salmon lomi lomi with macadamia-ginger pesto." Full review
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