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
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1424 Larimer St Ste H, Denver, CO 80202-1710
From $31 /night
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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Named after an 18th-century Parisian square, Bistro Vendôme is designed to resemble an authentic French restaurant."
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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."
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Zagat
"Classic French cooking & a Parisian vibe."
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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."
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Rioja
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1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
From $41 /night
Fodor's
"Chef Jennifer Jasinski's intense attention to detail is evident in her tribute to Mediterranean food with contemporary flair."
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Insight Guides
"A polished downtown spot for American cooking that includes house-made tortellini or Colorado lamb sausage."
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."
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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."
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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."
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