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Amara

4.7 (149)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
46 N 4th St, Carbondale, CO 81623-2012

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Amara

4.7
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Carbondale

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy

Amara is a cozy Mediterranean wine bar centered on food meant to be shared—vibrant mezze, seasonal plates, and fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients that invite lingering at the table. The menu is designed for connection and discovery, paired with a carefully curated wine list focused on hidden-gem producers and expressive, food-friendly bottles. Warm, intimate, and unpretentious, Amara is a place to gather, sip, and savor at an easy, welcoming pace. We're here to create a place that feels like home, if home had incredible wine, food with soul, and hospitality that felt deeply personal. Elevated by the people who fill it, a beautifully imperfect, quietly refined space made in Carbondale, for Carbondale.
SIP. SHARE. STAY AWHILE.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Amara.

4.7

4.7
(149)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Mediterranean

  • Mountains

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amara in Carbondale offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food," "attentive and friendly staff," and a "cozy ambiance." The menu features Mediterranean delights like lamb chops, beef tagine, and grilled dates, praised as "ravishing." While noise can be an issue, the "innovative menu" and "excellent service" make it a must-visit.
149 Reviews
  1. annette

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing eating experience!!! every bite was yummy! The service was amazing and I love the feel of the place!! Definitely has a Mediterranean feel!! a lot of thought has gone into every detail of the experience. And I can’t wait to go back again.!! We shared the Tin Cart, date and chorizo appetizer, house made linguini with lemon and swordfish with fennel!!! My mouth is salivating just thinking about it!!! Thank you

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  2. Larry

    Denver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was wonderful, and the service was very good. It was so loud in the restaurant that even with my hearing aids, I could not hear much of the conversation with my dining companions. I guess I will wait until next summer when the outdoor patio is available. I wonder if there’s something that could be put on the walls to dampen the noise level. 

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  3. Brenda Gold

    Denver11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a go to for something different and we have sampled everything on the menu and have our favorites, The carrots, shrimp and the fish dish are top on our list. The wine menu is refreshing and the ambiance is cozy and a bit of international flare.

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  4. donna

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amara Resterant is wonderful ! The atmosphere the people’s and the delicious food.

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  5. Pete

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food. The lamb was perfect

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  6. Stephen Gold

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Amara to celebrate our anniversary. They welcomed us with a complimentary glass of bubbly. We shared several delicious small plates: beet and blood orange salad, fish tartare, and lamb chops. All were delicious. We capped the meal off with a chocolate ganache that was to die for. We have dined at Amara a few times and have always enjoyed the meal.

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  7. Vicki

    Oklahoma5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing and the service was fast and very kind.

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  8. Bill Gold

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. We have been there many times and never tried the caviar. It was exceptional.

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  9. Lucy

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this spot. It’s one of the best restaurants in town and never disappoints. The grilled dates and mezcal negroni are the tops!

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  10. Berkeley

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amara is outstanding! Such a nice space, very attentive and friendly staff, and the food is unbelievable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Amara’s posted hours list a daily Happy Hour from 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, with dinner service daily from 4:00 pm–9:30 pm.

Amara is owned by Ricky and Maria, who are described by guests as a caring team involved in the guest experience.

Yes, Amara is frequently recommended for date nights, praised for its cozy, intimate atmosphere and thoughtful wine pairings that suit special evenings.

Yes, Amara is welcoming for families; guests describe dining with family (one guest specifically mentioned their son), and the restaurant’s shareable mezze and warm, attentive service make it an easy choice for a family meal.

Yes, Amara features an outside lounge area that guests highlight as a lovely spot to linger for drinks or a meal.

For a quieter, more intimate meal at Amara, aim for an earlier dinner, the restaurant’s dinner service runs daily from 4:00–9:30 pm, and guests note it can get quite noisy when full around 7:30 pm on Saturday evenings, so arriving before that is often best.

Portions are share-focused, guests report dishes and sides arriving in generous, shareable servings that suit the menu’s communal style.

Amara feels warm, intimate, and cozy, a Mediterranean wine bar with a comfortable bar for lingering and an intimate private room/wine cellar for special evenings.

Amara offers an intimate dining room and a comfortable bar area for lingering, plus a distinct private room/wine cellar for small gatherings and an outside lounge/patio to enjoy drinks or a meal outdoors.

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Amara

4.7
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Carbondale

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
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