Yesterday, MICHELIN honored 28 Denver restaurants in the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Colorado, showcasing the city’s growing culinary prestige. This prestigious recognition celebrates a variety of restaurants, each representing exceptional culinary craftsmanship.
Several familiar favorites were recognized again, but there were also exciting newcomers. Alma Fonda Fina earned its first MICHELIN Star, while MAKfam was awarded a Bib Gourmand. Newly Recommended restaurants include Kawa Ni and Brasserie Brixton. Additionally, two special awards were presented: Allison Anderson of Beckon received the Michelin Outstanding Service Award, and Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina was named Michelin’s Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award recipient.
The MICHELIN Guide evaluates restaurants based on several factors. Stars are awarded according to five key criteria: product quality, technical mastery, flavor balance, the chef’s unique expression in their dishes, and overall consistency. Bib Gourmand restaurants offer high-quality dining experiences at accessible prices. The Green Star is reserved for restaurants excelling in sustainable gastronomy, and Recommended restaurants are recognized for delivering above-average quality with fresh ingredients.
Here are Denver’s celebrated restaurants in each category:
One MICHELIN Star:
MICHELIN Green Star:
Bib Gourmand:
2024 Recommended Restaurants:
MICHELIN Special Awards:
The MICHELIN Guide is a globally respected resource for discerning travelers seeking outstanding dining experiences. It was originally created in France to help motorists by recommending dining and lodging options, ultimately encouraging travel and boosting tire sales. Over time, it evolved into a trusted authority in the culinary world, now offering recommendations in over 40 destinations globally.
Denver joins other Colorado destinations, including Boulder, Aspen, Snowmass Village, Vail, and Beaver Creek, as part of the Colorado MICHELIN Guide, the eighth MICHELIN Guide destination in North America, in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office.
