Rioja

Rioja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kari

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was abrupt and unfriendly. Food was very overpriced and small portions. Wasn’t impressed. Glasses of wine are also an extremely overpriced. It’s a beautiful restaurant and great location. I think I’d go back for a drink and appetizers but not dinner.
   

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   Sheri VIP

   Denver8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding. The service was mediocre and disappointing
   

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   Jennifer

   Denver4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a lovely light dinner at Rioja. The menu was exceptional with plenty of choices to please every palate as well as the opportunity to have a smaller portion on some of the menu items. My Tagliatelle was a great seafood dish with homemade pasta, a lovely presentation, and scrumptious sauce. The breads were incredible. There is also opportunity to sit outside in warmer weather. The best part was that the indoor environment was delightfully quiet. You could actually hear your dinner conversation without noise from other diners, even those close to your table.
   

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   Julia VIP

   Denver8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Who knew Rioja had such an excellent weekend brunch. I had a potato galette with smoked salmon and creme franchise topped with an egg. My husband had chicken with blue corn pancakes. Really good. We'll be back!
   

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   Shannon

   Denver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   - First time dining - Will definitely return - Cocktails were good - Bread service was fun - The Chamomile Cured Hokkaido Scallop Crudo & the Artichoke Tortellini were both must-haves - Good service. Complimentary birthday ice cream cones & the table next to us got champagne & a card for their anniversary
   

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   Bob

   Denver78 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been to Rijoa many times. This is the 1st time disappointed. While service was great and most food excellent, one entree, the smoked duck was overly tough which made it difficult to eat. Message to restaurant is to make sure each and every dish is perfect, a tough and chewy entree is not acceptable.
   

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   Erich

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came in on a walk in, knowing nothing of this restaurant’s ability to create magic and we were worse for not knowing more ahead of this once-in-a lifetime experience. This experience was nothing short of spectacular, lovely, amazing, caring and delicious. We loved it so much with every bite and drink carefully curated to extract as much joy as one can have with wonderful tastes. I wish I had everyone’s name as there were so many behind the scenes that made this night special. Executive Chef, the chef team, the GM Jon, Rich, Servers Rachael, Gabrielle, cocktail curators John and the support staff were all caring and exceptionally supportive in their efforts to make sure we felt comfortable. Thank you for ensuring we had a great experience! We loved it so much we booked the next night and it was was such a privilege to be hosted by these incredible artists.
   

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   Al

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went there last minute for date night and it was excellent. The grilled octopus was fantastic and Vivian our server was wonderful to work with
   

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   Edward

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Server Britain was amazing; attentive and humorous without being over the top. Food was delicious and portions were reasonable. Interesting non-alcoholic drink options. Don’t love the back room; ambience is far better in front; but overall, a great experience…
   

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    Alice

    Denver102 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    The same terrific food. As I’ve been noticing lately, service was a little quick but probably because we were going to the theatre.
    

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