Rioja
1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
| Sunday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–23:00 |
Dinner - Starters
Rioja House Salad
Arugula, dates, gorgonzola, almond vinaigrette
Cucumber Gazpacho
Crab and shrimp cannelloni, chili oil, cherry tomatoes, cucamelon
Melon Caprese
Stracciatella, speck, 12-year aged balsamic, pinenut brittle, basil oil
Tuna Tartare
Saffron aioli, piquillo relish, black olive crackers
Fresh Bacon
Pork belly, cardamom, curried garbanzo bean puree
Summer Harvest Salad
Rebel Farms greens, freekeh, creme fraiche, pistachio, torn herbs
Seared Scallop
Aji amarillo potato puree, celery, Marcona almond, hard boiled egg
Rioja "Picnic"
Artisan meats and cheeses, marinated olives, house seasonal pickle, almonds, lavash crackers. Serves 2-4 guests
Dinner - Chef Jen's Hand Made Pastas
Roasted Corn Risotto
Ruby Red trout, Smokin' goat cheese, chanterelle mushrooms. Half portion 14.00
Artichoke Tortelloni
Artichoke mousse, white truffle brodo, aged Manchego, chervil. Price is for 7 pieces; 3 pieces 14.00
Goat Cheese Gnudi
Lamb ragu, fennel pollen, pecorino medoro. Half portion 14.00
Nori Tagliatelle
Lion's mane-oyster-lobster mushrooms, sea beans, togarashi. Half portion 14.00
Dinner - Entrees
Grilled Vegetable Skewer
Marrow beans, tahini, cornbread, pickled peppers
Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chop
Heirloom tomato, stone fruit, umeboshi glaze, yuzu pickles, toasted coriander
Fideua
Crab, shrimp, corn, peppers, saffron dashi, chorizo, garlic-lemon aioli
Halibut Roulade
Preserved lemon couscous, ratatouille, tempura squash blossom, beurre blanc, dill oil
Grilled Bavette Steak
Porcini-balsamic rubbed, semolina cake, salsa verde, roasted baby squash
Buckner Ranch Lamb 2 Ways
Seared loin and bacon, corn flan, blistered peppers, BBQ demi
Pan Roasted Amish Chicken
Mustard jus, leeks, pole beans, pickled green tomatoes
Brunch - Starters
Eric's Bao-nuts
Crispy bao-style doughnut, Ela Farms peach compote, maseca streusel
Brunch - Entrees
Rioja Benedict
Bacon, spinach, tomato, poached eggs, Manchego sauce, goat cheese biscuit
Potato Galette
Pork belly rillette, jalapeno crema, tomato pepper salad, soft scrambled egg
Monte Cristo
House made challah, Emmentaler cheese, hickory smoked ham, maple mornay, raspberry coulis
Palisade Peach Toast
House made country loaf, stracciatella, n'duja, 12-year aged balsamic, heirloom tomato
Gabe's Chronic Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chile-marinated grilled chicken salad includes chronic bacon, curry aioli, radicchio, celery, candied cashews, mixed greens on focaccia
Blue Corn Pancakes
Lemon honey yogurt, spruce tip granola, stone fruit
Complete Breakfast
Two pancakes, two eggs your way with house made sausage
Colorado Lamb Burger
House made mozzarella, spicy aioli, oven roasted tomatoes, fried egg, chronic bacon, avocado, arugula salad
Chef's Crepe
Market price (listed as MP on the menu)
Green Breakfast Bowl
Esoterra greens, avocado, goat cheese, super seed mix, sunny side up eggs, jalapeno crema vinaigrette
Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad
Snap peas, pickled carrots, pickled red cabbage, nira chive, Verde Farms pea shoots, Thai-chili peanut vinaigrette, peanuts, cilantro. No price printed on the menu