Bella Colibri
Upscale Southern Italian dining in a romantic, rustic setting, featuring handmade pastas, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service.
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Social
From TikTok & Reddit
Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
Bella Colibri
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Upscale Southern Italian dining in a romantic, rustic setting, featuring handmade pastas, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service.
"Best Italian food we have had in the Denver area . Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious will be back frequently."
Reserve Ahead
Popular spot, so make reservations early to guarantee your table.
Start with Starters
Try the olives and baked bread plate for a delightful beginning to your meal.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
$$$
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Handmade Pasta Perfection
Indulge in comforting, freshly made pastas like the potato gnocchi with beef cheek or lasagna, crafted with traditional techniques.
Romantic Ambiance
Experience an upscale and romantic setting, perfect for date nights and special occasions, with rustic elegance.
Exceptional Service
Attentive and knowledgeable staff provide excellent recommendations and make every visit feel special.
Plans like a pro.
Thinks like you
Menu
Most Popular Items
Insider Tips
from TikTok, Instagram & Reddit
Reserve Ahead
Popular spot, so make reservations early to guarantee your table.
Start with Starters
Try the olives and baked bread plate for a delightful beginning to your meal.
Ask for Recommendations
Let the knowledgeable staff guide you on wine pairings and unique dishes.
Explore the Menu
Don't shy away from unique dishes like lamb osso bucco or tuna conserva.
Tips
from all over the internet
Reserve Ahead
Popular spot, so make reservations early to guarantee your table.
Start with Starters
Try the olives and baked bread plate for a delightful beginning to your meal.
Ask for Recommendations
Let the knowledgeable staff guide you on wine pairings and unique dishes.
Explore the Menu
Don't shy away from unique dishes like lamb osso bucco or tuna conserva.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about Bella Colibri's exceptional Southern Italian cuisine, particularly the homemade pastas and romantic ambiance, making it a top choice for date nights and special occasions. While service is consistently praised, a few reviews mention a lack of flavor in some dishes and a desire for warmer desserts. Overall, it's considered a standout dining destination in Golden for authentic Italian fare and a memorable experience.
"Golden is seriously lacking in high quality options for a date night but this is one of the few that I’d recommend. Food was all top notch, with great cocktails, fresh made pasta, and seasonal ingredients.
Everything we had was great. Our waitress recommended the potato gnocchi with beef cheek which was very comforting on a cold winter day. My wife had a lighter vegetarian pasta dish with homemade pesto. The cocktail that I ordered was balanced and well made. We also had the homemade sourdough, served with 4 different topping options!
My only wish was that the chocolate cake we had for dessert be served warm. It came with a citrus sauce and candy orange peel, both of which accompanied the cake perfectly!
We will be back!"
Tom Schulz
"Dining at Bella Colibri is always a wonderful time. The food is incredible and the service is top-notch. So much so that my then-fiance and I decided we'd rent out the whole place have our wedding dinner at BC. Everything was perfect. From the very beginning and throughout the planning process, Chef John made us feel confident and we knew we were in the best of hands. Day of, Events Director, Jen, was attentive to every detail. The food was amazing (we created a custom menu). The drinks were delicious. And the atmosphere was absolutely perfect. I couldn't recommend Bella Colibri highly enough for ANY occasion. Thank you John, Jen, and the entire Bellas team!!! (Florals by TeeLee Florals in Golden! Photos by Brooke Buchan www.brookebuchan.com)."
Sydney Dooley
"Had a fantastic meal here! The orcchiette was delicious, and the dessert special (peach upside cake with raspberry mascarpone, made with local ingredients) was truly one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. If you see a dessert made by Amira on the menu, do yourself a favor and order it — she’s incredibly talented and makes amazing desserts!"
Ellie
What People Like
What People Dislike
Frequently Asked Questions
Bella Colibri specializes in Southern Italian cuisine, offering a range of homemade pastas, fresh seafood, lamb, and steaks.
Yes, the restaurant is frequently recommended for its upscale and romantic atmosphere, making it ideal for date nights.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance, as Bella Colibri is a popular dining spot.
Popular dishes include the potato gnocchi with beef cheek, handmade lasagna, and various homemade pasta creations.
Yes, there is a Chef's Bar where you can enjoy your meal while watching the chefs prepare dishes.
Mentioned in
Featured in these publications
Golden's food scene is blowing up. Here's what you need to eat on your next visit.
Just opened in the last six months is the city’s first food hall, Tributary; the Buffalo Rose’s completely renovated concert venue, bar and restaurant; Smiley’s smokehouse sandwich shop; and Bella Colibri, a romantic Italian dinner spot. Another food hall, plus new pizza, ramen and burrito brick-and-mortar stores are on the way, too.
Best Restaurants in Golden, CO: A Foodie's Guide
Specializing in Southern Italian cuisine, the upscale environment at Bella Colibri complements a fine dining experience. The menu includes seafood, homemade pastas, Colorado lamb, and steaks with artful presentation. Because life is uncertain, I would start with a dolce–perhaps the Lava Cake or Rosemary and citrus Cream Brûlée.
Shortlist: Eight Restaurants In Golden (CO) That Locals Love!
Rustic Italian eatery with a patio serving innovative dishes in an upscale and romantic atmosphere. Date night in Golden, CO calls for a visit to Bella Colibri. This quintessential Italian eatery was established in 2019 inside a historic building as a fine dining addition to the city’s food scene.
Best Craft Breweries & Cocktail Bars to Enjoy in Golden, CO
Made with Campari, sweet vermouth, Regan’s bitters and topped with Prosecco, you are sure to be feeling very ‘bella’ indeed as you enjoy Bella Colibri’s newest sipping sensation, the Negroni Spagliato.
Where to Eat in Golden
Bella Colibri offers rustic elegance and five-star, creative Italian cuisine to Golden and pay tribute to Golden restauranteur Dean Valdez’s Italian heritage.
Social
from TikTok, Instagram & Reddit