Culinary Delights

Food aficionados across the country are taking notice of chef innovation in this small resort boasting over 50 restaurants and bars. New approaches in American cuisine, wine cellars that rival those found on either coast, and tasting menus prepared by seasoned chefs are helping make Telluride a dining destination.

Allred's Restaurant
Located at the top of the gondola, Allred’s offers a dining experience like no other. Few restaurants in the world rival the breathtaking views or the world-class cuisine and award-winning wine list. Open to the public for nightly dining, including the renowned Chef’s Table with tasting menu and wine pairings.
www.AllredsRestaurant.com
970.728.7474

The Cosmopolitan
Just steps from the gondola in the luxurious Hotel Columbia is the elegant and fun Cosmopolitan Restaurant. In the main dining room, chef/owner Chad Scothorn offers fine dining with generous portions and outstanding ingredients. His menu offers diverse cuisines, including French, Southwestern, American and Thai. Though the overall approach is "fusion," you'll never find crossed cultures on one plate. No matter what you order, the Cosmo has the perfect complementary wine. Choose from over 200 vintages from France, Italy, California and Oregon.
www.TastingCellar.com
970.728.1292

The Bluepoint
The Bluepoint Grill has earned the reputation as one of the finest restaurants in Telluride, CO. This steak and seafood house features a wide selection of steaks and chops as well as fresh seafood 7 days a week. Guests can choose to dine upstairs in the Bluepoint Grill's beautiful dining room or downstairs in the Noir Bar.
970.728.8862

Honga's Lotus Petal
Honga's Lotus Petal, a Pan-Asian Restaurant in Telluride Colorado is a favorite among locals and visitors for the past 2 decades. Her menu offers the best sushi in Telluride and many other original and eclectic dishes. With a menu that honors Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Viet Nam, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and even dips down to Polynesia, Honga’s Lotus Petal also represents a balance on the planet, one that recognizes that food is both diverse and universal.
970.728.5134

La Marmotte
Telluride's favorite La Marmotte features fine French cuisine in a rustic country setting. Formerly an icehouse in the mining days, the changing menu offers a selection of dishes with French and international influences. 
www.LaMarmotte.com
970.728.6232

Excelsior Cafe
Tempt and seduce your palate with a scrumptious menu using only the freshest ingredients available. Late night menu until midnight. Or just sit on the couch in a relaxed, casual atmosphere and sip wine with one of our nightly selections and watch everyone go by on Main Street.
970.728.4250

La Piazza del Villagio
Inspired by the beautiful town squares throughout Italy, Paolo and wife Carmela opened La Piazza on December 20, of 1998, in Mountain Village, Colorado as a meeting place for stylish authentic Italian dining, relaxation, and special events.  Our resort location is  golf-in, a spectacular gondola up from Telluride, or a slow stroll from your lodge.
www.laPiazzadelVillaggioRistorante.com
970.728.8283

9545 Restaurant & Bar
9545 offers exceptional mountainside dining at the award-winning Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride's Mountain Village. Featuring American Cuisine with Rocky Mountain Influences, innovatively prepared by Chef Kelly Patton, 9545 offers ski-in, ski-out dining in winter and patio service in summer. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in peak season.
www.InnAtLostCreek.com
970.728.6293

Rustico Restaurante
Whether it is the strength and heaviness of the antique bar, the wafting scents from the crackling wood-burning pizza oven, or the 100 year old depth of history this structure possesses, the sights and smells you experience at Rustico will take you back.  D,ine on one of our delectable free-range veal, lamb, or chicken dishes.   The handmade sausage is sure to make any course memorable whether it is dipped in marinara and surrounded by pasta or resting atop fresh mozzarella and hand-tossed pizza crust.
www.RusticoRistorante.com
970.728.4046

The New Sheridan Chophouse
The New Sheridan Chop House is a lively steak house bistro offering a selection of grilled prime steaks, eclectic fresh seafood and daily vegetarian specials. Executive Chef Ross Martin focuses on the highest quality local ingredients prepared with French technique and American flair. Paired with an award winning wine list, the New Sheridan Chop House is sure to please the most discriminating palates.
www.NewSheridan.com
970.728.9100

Family Dining

Crazy Elk
Located at the base of Lift 4 in the Mountain Village core, the Crazy Elk offers the best pizza in town featuring our hand rolled honey dough and zesty sauce, made from scratch daily. With an excellent variety of fresh salads and subs The Crazy Elk has something for the entire family.  Our comfortable atmosphere is perfect for personal parties or just a quick slice.   Open from 11a.m. – 8 p.m.
970-728-7499

Poacher's Pub
Casual pub fare in Mountain Village.
970.728.9647

Smuggler's
The only brew pub in town
970.728.0919

Fat Alley BBQ
Specializing in hickory-smoked meats, pork and beef ribs.
970.728.3985

The Cornerhouse Grille
Serving up the finest tater tots in town along with burgers, veggie burgers and sandwiches.
970.728.6207