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Bistro Vendome

Item: Bistro Vendome
Author: Christine Loomis

Cuisine: European, French

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

With its inviting patio tucked into a secluded courtyard off Larimer Square and an intimate interior with Old World touches, Bistro Vendome captures the essence of a Parisian bistro in its ambiance and menu. Cozy, dark and warm, Bistro delivers romance at every turn. Expect French classics (some rotating) as well as fish, vegetable and pasta dishes. Consider the ever-changing, always divine grilled cheese for happy hour (apple and brie is a fave). The bar offers a stellar selection of French wines at varying price points, and the bartenders–and other staff–are knowledgeable and helpful but never overbearing. This is a place where a couple can linger over dinner, then move if they choose to the bar for a glass of port or other after-dinner sipper and linger some more. On warm summer evenings, the patio is the sweet spot for a leisurely romantic rendezvous.

Address:

1420 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-3232

Hours:

Dinner: Sun-Thu 4:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11pm
Brunch: Sat-Sun 10am-2:30pm

Website:

bistrovendome.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christine Loomis
Denver Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "Check for specials, such as Wine Series dinners focusing on different regions of France and Monday Movie Nights, which pairs dinner with French and/or food films."
Group Friendly: "New wines are brought in all the time. Ask the bartender for the latest addition to the wine list celebrating all regions of France."
Best Restaurants: "Bistro offers 65 selections of French wine representing all the major wine regions of France."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: Bistro Vendome is arguably Denver's most romantic restaurant, from its location to its decor, food and service.
Best for Group Friendly Because: It's intimate enough for romantic couples yet offers settings for groups too, and the menu is French perfection.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: This intimate, Parisian-style eatery channels the best of French bistros–no trans-Atlantic travel required.

Dinner Menu
- Hors D'oeuvres
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Charcuterie
  
  A daily assortment of cured meats, terrines, rillettes and accompaniments ($16.00)
  
  Escargot
  
  imported Burgundy snails, nettle butter, grilled baguette ($10.00)
  
  Crêpes Vendôme*
  
  Roasted chicken, Roma tomato, olives, herbs. Topped with a fried egg, béarnaise, fried capers ($8.50)
  
  Steak Tartare*
  Beef tenderloin, aioli, Dijon mustard, capers, shallots, quail egg, grilled baguette
  
  $12.50
  
  Served As An Entrée With Frites: $21.00
  Moules
  
  mussels, garlic, herbs and white wine ($12.00)
- Plats Principaux
  
  Navarin de Poulet
  
  braised chicken leg, turnips, carrots, potatoes, peas, tarragon, jus de poulet ($24.00)
  
  Flètan Poêlè
  
  pan seared halibut, baby carrots, asparagus, cauliflower, goat cheese, curry yogurt, basil pistou ($26.00)
  
  Cavatelli au Printemps
  
  lemon cavatelli, artichokes, fava beans, red bell peppers, goat cheese, mint, parsley ($23.00)
  
  Boeuf Braisé
  
  braised beef shoulder, artichoke purée, shiitake mushrooms, pickled horseradish vinaigrette, parsley, pan jus ($26.00)
  
  Côtelette de Pore
  
  seared pork chop, white asparagus, mushrooms, pearl onions, baby turnips, sauce poulette ($26.00)
  
  Poisson Entier
  
  whole crispy market fish, spring onion beurre blanc, lemon
  
  Truite á la Poêle
  
  pan seared trout, sunchoke potato salad, chorizo, spinach cream ($23.00)
- Les Salades
  
  Salade Frisée
  
  frisée, crispy duck confit, brioche, red bliss potato, orange, anchovy- egg emulsion ($12.00)
  
  Salade du Marché
  
  watercress, baby carrots, radish, peas, cucumber, red onion, créme fraîche vinaigrette, dill ($11.00)
  
  Salade Verte
  
  butter lettuce, pickled shallots, breakfast radish, picked herbs, sourdough crouton, Champagne vinaigrette ($8.00)
- Petits Plats
  
  Vadouvan Cauliflower Gratin
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Pommes Frites
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Gratin de Macaronis
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Haricots Verts, Noisettes Toastêes
  
  ($5.00)
Brunch Menu
- Hors D'oeuvres
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Charcuterie
  
  a daily assortment of cured meats, terrines, rillettes and accompaniments ($15.50)
  
  Croissants, Jams
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Moules
  
  mussels, garlic, herbs, white wine ($12.00)
  
  Crème Frâiche Yaourt
  
  vanilla yogurt, granola, berries ($7.00)
  
  Sélection de Pâtisseries Maison
  
  house made mini French pastries ($10.00)
  
  Beignets de Brioche
  
  brioche doughnuts, caramel ($5.00)
  
  Steak Tartare
  
  beef tenderloin*, aioli, Dijon mustard, capers, shallots, quail egg, grilled baguette* ($12.50)
- Les Salades
  
  Salade Niçoise
  
  seared albacore tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, haricot verts, tomatoes, boiled egg, olives, radish, torn herbs, yogurt vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Frisée aux Lardons
  
  frisée, endive, poached egg*, bacon lardon, torn herbs, mustard vinaigrette, grilled sourdough ($13.00)
  
  Salade Verte
  
  butter lettuce, pickled shallots, breakfast radish, picked herbs, sourdough crouton, Champagne vinaigrette ($8.00)
- Plats Principaux
  Croque Monsieur
  Parisian ham, Gruyére, bechamel, sourdough, mixed greens, fines herbes vinaigrette
  
  $11.00
  
  Add A Fried Egg*: $12.00
  Cheese Burger
  
  griddled patty*, sherried onions, brie, bibb lettuce, tomato, aioli, brioche bun, pommes frites ($15.00)
  
  Quiche du Jour
  
  seasonal quiche, mixed greens, fines herbes vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Pain Perdu
  
  griddled brioche, blueberry-lavender compote, honey Boursin cheese, granola, maple gastrique ($12.00)
  
  Oeufs Bénédicte
  
  poached eggs*, duck confit, English muffin, sauce maltaise, roasted carrots, Lyonnaise potatoes, dill crème fraîche ($14.00)
  
  Saucisse de Boeuf
  
  smoked beef sausage, soft scrambled eggs*, mixed greens, brown butter vinaigrette, brûléed grapefruit, grilled sourdough ($12.00)
  
  Omelette du Fromage
  
  trifold omelette, Boursin cheese, fines herbes, watercress ($10.00)
- Petit Plats
  
  Bacon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Smoked Beef Sausage
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pommes Frites
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pommes Lyonnaise
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Assiette de Fruits
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Brûléed Grapefruit
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Petite Mixed Greens
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Brioche, Nutella
  
  ($3.00)
Dessert Menu
- Drinks
  French Press Coffee
  Petit: $4.00
  
  Grand: $6.00
  Chocolat Chaud
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Tea
  
  ($3.00)
Cheese
- The Cheese
  
  Melkbus Truffle Gouda
  
  cow's milk, Holland, semi-firm, hints of truffle ($5.00)
  
  Époisses
  
  cow's milk, France, creamy, pungent, rich, salty ($6.00)
  
  Pecorino Crosta Nero
  
  sheep's milk, Italy, semi-firm, nutty, sweet ($5.00)
  
  Fourme d'Ambert
  
  cow's milk, France, semi-soft, blue-veined, woody, savory ($5.00)
  
  Caña de Cabra
  
  goat's milk, Spain, semi-soft, citrusy, mild ($5.00)
  
  Rodolphe Le Meunier Camembert
  
  cow's milk, France, soft, meaty, mushrooms, buttery ($6.00)
  
  Gorgonzola Dolce
  
  cow's milk, Italy, soft, creamy, mild blue bite ($4.00)
Specials
- Happy Hour
  
  Mussels & Frites
  
  Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m ($12.00)
Happy
- Happy Hour Menu
  
  Moules
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Charcuterie
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Pommes Frites
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Steak Tartare
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Macaroni au Gratin
  
  ($4.00)
- Boissons
  
  Diebolt Brewery Anton François French Ale
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cocktail of the Day
  
  ($3.00)

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