Bittersweet

4.5 (1369)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Artisanal Cuisine
The bittersweet team has an artisanal approach to hand crafted, playful and artfully created food that is not only grounded in fundamental culinary techniques but our verve for the Avant Garde. We make everything we can in-house using the best possible ingredients. By sourcing from local farms and fisheries, and partnering with those who take our same care and approach to their own harvesting and herding—we offer food that is fresh, seasonal and artisanal.
Artisanal Beverages
Bittersweet’s wine and cordial list have been hand selected to pair with both our cuisine as well as create the same interesting combinations found in our food. We feature and ever changing wine, beer and cocktail lists as well as spirits that represent both local companies and quality craftsmanship.

Please note that not all reservation times or party sizes are listed on Open Table. For assistance, call 303-942-0320.
www.bittersweetdenver.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday:5:00pm-10:00pm
Website
http://www.bittersweetdenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Olav Peterson
Private party facilities
For additional assistance and information, please reach us at dine@bittersweetdenver.com

Location
500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
Pennsylvania
Parking details
We offer a small lot assessable from Penn St. south of Alameda Ave. and street parking in the area. Please note that all western-side street parking south of Alameda Ave. is reserved for West Wash Park residents only after 5:00pm. Parking in the Byers neighborhood to the north of Alameda Ave. is unrestricted on both east and west sides of the street. <br />
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bittersweet.

4.5

(1369)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
2.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,369 Reviews

CF
ChiFoodie Gold
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far one of the best spots in Denver. Thursday night tasting menu special is a hidden gem- would give more stars if I could!
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ljljrich
Denver55 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was exceptional, as always
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PlattParkBandit
Denver30 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Haven’t been in quite a while. While we both found our dinners enjoyable, we didn’t find them extraordinary, as we had experienced in the past. So for us, the value wasn’t worth the price. It was a good dinner, just not a fabulous dinner.
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JohnS Gold
Philadelphia74 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food I've have in Denver in a while. The dishes were "creative" but not to the point where the blend of textures and flavors was weird. Very high quality ingredients and all around delicious.
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FromRussellWithLove
Denver11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Real miss on a usually solid and reliable favorite. They were out of almost half the menu by 7 pm on Saturday evening on an otherwise slow night... We had specifically chosen Bittersweet due to the lack of Resturant Week participation/madness and left feeling like they should have just closed for the weekend. service is always a little hit or miss here but in this case it was off putting- especially to people who I had recommended this place to...
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JB552
Aberdeen11 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a mixed experience at Bittersweet. Our waiter was great! I am a vegetarian, and have some allergies, so he and the chef (thanks chef) were able to put together a lovely vegetarian selection. However, had I not asked, it was not offered on the menu. My dinner companions were meat eaters; but would have enjoyed a salad or more vegetables. Our waiter explained that because the restaurant is closed two days a week, greens were spoiling and they couldn’t afford to waste food like that. I totally understand not wasting food, but I think that Bittersweet needs to revisit this. People now want lots of veggies with their meals. Any one of the 3 course vegetarian meal I had would be a stand out on the starter menu. I will not be back until the menu expands, as I do not have a lot of choice with regards to vegetables or a vegetarian entree choice.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Denver4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I’m a bit stumped by the great reviews of this restaurant. It is pricey and the portions are beyond small. You pay $32 for steak that is literally 4 bites and the same price for a chicken leg and part of a breast that was dry. The salmon was a half portion. We did complain about the steak and they came back with a slightly larger portion and it cooked to medium instead of well done. The staff was nice.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice ambiance. Beautiful presentation but the food was so-so. Lacked any distinct flavor. Flat.
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Troubleshooter Gold
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bittersweet in a word, AWESOME! You can tell from the first bite that the food is prepared with the utmost care. Care to taste, quality and value. This place never disappoints.
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SusanR
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was exactly what we needed after a few chaotic days. Intimate yet not stuffy. Felt like being in someones home. The menu is small but very well rounded with choices. I had the steak which was perfect and so tender. The shrimp and grits were also a hit with our group as there was just enough spice to give the dish a bit of heat. We shared 3 desserts and especially enjoyed the toffee like flan. The Hamburger and Fries dessert was a great presentation but not sure we would order again. I would absolutely recommend Bittersweet and can't wait to return on my next visit to town.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday:5:00pm-10:00pm
Website
http://www.bittersweetdenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Olav Peterson
Private party facilities
For additional assistance and information, please reach us at dine@bittersweetdenver.com

Location
500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Cross street
Pennsylvania
Parking details
We offer a small lot assessable from Penn St. south of Alameda Ave. and street parking in the area. Please note that all western-side street parking south of Alameda Ave. is reserved for West Wash Park residents only after 5:00pm. Parking in the Byers neighborhood to the north of Alameda Ave. is unrestricted on both east and west sides of the street. <br />
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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