This article contains a complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Colorado.
The guide was announced on June 14, 2023, with Colorado becoming the sixth Michelin Guide region in the United States in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office covering Aspen and Snowmass Village, Boulder, Denver, and Vail and Beaver Creek Resort. [1] [2] Cities paid between $70,000 and $100,000 on top of a state contribution; other cities (Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction) declined to participate. [3] [4]
The complete selection and ratings for 2023 guide were revealed on September 12, 2023, awarding one star to five restaurants. [5] [6] [7]
As of the 2024 guide, there are 6 restaurants in Colorado with a Michelin-star rating, a rating system used by the Michelin Guide to grade restaurants based on their quality. [8]
Name | Cuisine | Location | 2023 | 2024 |
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Alma Fonda Fina | Mexican | Denver – Highland | — | |
Beckon | Contemporary | Denver – Five Points | ||
Bosq | Contemporary | Aspen | ||
Brutø | Mexican | Denver – LoDo | ||
Frasca Food and Wine | Italian | Boulder | ||
The Wolf's Tailor | Contemporary | Denver – Sunnyside | ||
Reference | [5] [6] [7] | [9] [8] |
Indicates a restaurant with one Michelin star |
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