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Rioja

LoDo · Spanish

1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO, 80202Directions

4.62,362 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's innovative and flavorful dishes, especially the artichoke tortellini, lamb burger, and fresh bacon, along with the complimentary lavender sourdough bread. They also highlight the attentive and knowledgeable staff, who provide excellent recommendations and make guests feel comfortable. Others mention the elegant and cozy atmosphere, which is perfect for conversation and special occasions.

Spanish $$$ with artichoke tortellini and Friday-Saturday Blackbird peaks.

Rioja is a $$$ Spanish restaurant in LoDo, Denver. It has logged 5,685 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes & wines in a high-energy dining room.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Rioja is a Spanish, $$$ restaurant with 5,685 all-time Blackbird check-ins and a 4.6 Google rating from 2,436 reviews. Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Friday and Saturday.

The highlighted review points to vegetables as a strength, especially the artichoke tortellini and asparagus salad. Bread service gets affection too, with little biscuits, lavender bread, and salted butter called out as memorable. The caveat from the highlighted review is service pacing and warmth.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Rioja has 5,685 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.6 rating from 2,436 reviews.
A highlighted review calls the artichoke tortellini a winner.
Bread service gets singled out for biscuits, lavender bread, and salted butter.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Rioja has logged 5,685 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

Coffee

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity238

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Flynet check ins

5,685

Neighborhood

Last 30 days

238 check ins

−24% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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Inside Rioja

The experience

Locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes & wines in a high-energy dining room.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.6

2,362 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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NEARBY

Within walking distance

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FAQ

How popular is Rioja?

Rioja has logged 5,685 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Rioja busiest?

Rioja is busiest on Monday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Rioja serve?

Rioja serves Spanish cuisine.

How expensive is Rioja?

Rioja is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Rioja?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Rioja in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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