Bar Red

4.2

103 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Bar Red is located just east of Colfax and Glenarm, two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and directly across Colfax from the Golden Triangle. Bar Red offers Authentic Italian cuisine. Happy hour from 4pm-7pm and dinner from 5pm to close. The menu was prepared by Chef Luke McCoy. Chef Luke is classically trained in French and Italian Cuisine. Chef Luke's signature Seared Salmon Risotto is famous amongst regulars. All of Chef Luke's dishes are meticulously prepared with fresh scratch ingredients ...and his house-made Desserts are to die for. The menu changes weekly with many mainstay dishes to please all foodies. Bar Red also features occasional live music and there is never a cover charge. A semi-private lounge room is also available for large parties. The room has customizable seating and includes a working fireplace to complete the romantic, comfortable setting.

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Location
437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Phone number
(303) 573-0223
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid lots and Valet on 13th and Glenarm. Metered parking on Glenarm, Tremont and 13th.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luke McCoy

Seared Salmon$16.00
Shaved Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc, and Mushroom Risotto
Lasagna Bolognese$14.00
Traditional, served in Miniature Iron Staub
Chicken Parmigiano$15.00
8oz Roma or Sicilian with Herbed Pasta
Steak Burger*$16.00
8 oz House Grind, Bacon and Cheddar, L.T.O., Jalapeño and Mayo, Steak Fries

Desserts

Crème Brulée or Tiramisu$9.00

What 103 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bar Red is a charming and cozy spot offering "awesome" homemade pasta and "delicious" Italian dishes. With a warm atmosphere, it boasts "excellent and friendly service," making diners feel welcome. The "attentive" staff and owner Zach add to the inviting experience, perfect for a memorable meal or pre-theatre dining.

103 Reviews

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MatthewS
Denver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unique blend of local-meets-city and a terrific location. The staff is friendly and food is better than you would expect from such a small kitchen. Bar Red is the perfect location for parking nearby and walking to Bellco Theater.
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Michael
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar Red made for a great Valentine’s Day date night. Cozy and quaint atmosphere. Spinach Artichoke and bread appetizer, Chicken Parmesan, Traditional Carbonara and the Lemon Drop Martinis we all incredible.
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Ron
Orlando90 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food & service were excellent. It is in a bar atmosphere.
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Melissa
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service! From ravioli appetizer to chocolate torte cake and espresso martini finish...perfect evening!
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Todd
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Small cozy restaurant, and you could actually talk to the person at your table without having to shout. Attentive service, good food, and perfect sized portions.
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Alejandra
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have spent a really good time at the bar, excellent and friendly service, the food was really good thank you
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Brian
Denver5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was really good. Food was average, small portions and pricey.
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Dan
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great small, cozy spot to dine, 12 min walk to DCPA. Delicious food and very attentive service (we WERE early). Wine dinners are fun. Heartily recommend.
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Carol117 VIP
Washington DC30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I’ll be honest, I was a bit concerned about what to expect when I walked in. It’s a tiny place, not fancy. However the food was awesome. I had the pasta that was freshly made there and probably the best I’ve ever had. My friend had the pizza and was most impressed since she can be a pizza snob. 😎 the crust was also freshly made. The wine was very nice too. The service was the best we experienced while in Denver. Bravo guys! We’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owners were great, food was really good. Truly enjoyable.
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Bar Red offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 573-0223.

Bar Red is rated 4.2 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 1 time today

437 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

Additional information

Phone number
(303) 573-0223
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid lots and Valet on 13th and Glenarm. Metered parking on Glenarm, Tremont and 13th.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Luke McCoy

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Appetizers

IL Anti-Pasto!

Artichoke Dip$10.00

Goat Cheese Herbed Risotto$10.00

Traditional Bruschetta$10.00

Chef's Goat Cheese Ravioli$10.00

Prosciutto di Parma$10.00

Salads and Soup

Caesar Salad*$9.00

Beet Salad - Seasonal$11.00

Caprese - Seasonal$10.00

Tomato, Basil and Bread Soup$8.00

Oysters Dozen or ½ Dozen

Pizzas

Prosciutto di Parma$15.00

Diavola$14.00

Margherita$12.00

"Artichoke Dip" Pizza$15.00

Pastas

Chef's Goat Cheese Ravioli$19.00

Bianca Rosa$14.00

Shrimp Diablo$19.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$14.00

Pasta Primavera$14.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$14.00

Carbonara$14.00

Entrees

Seared Salmon$16.00

Lasagna Bolognese$14.00

Chicken Parmigiano$15.00

Steak Burger*$16.00

Desserts

Crème Brulée or Tiramisu$9.00

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