The state Guide also welcomes three new One MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with 50 restaurants now recognized
DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is excited to share that the MICHELIN Guide has announced its third annual selection for Colorado, revealing Colorado’s first two-star restaurant and three new one-star restaurants.
The Wolf’s Tailor, a Denver-based restaurant with a contemporary cuisine, became the first Two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant in Colorado. Kizaki, Margot and Mezcaleria Alma, all located in Denver, are the Guide’s three new One-MICHELIN-Starred Colorado restaurants.
“Colorado’s delicious restaurant scene only continues growing stronger, and with the addition of the MICHELIN guide in Colorado, I expect even more excitement around our incredible restaurants. Our favorite restaurants are the heart of our communities and important job creators and this celebration will strengthen the entire restaurant industry,” said Governor Jared Polis.
"The MICHELIN Guide’s continued recognition of Colorado's culinary excellence celebrates the incredible skill and innovation within our restaurant industry, translating into increased tourism, job creation, and a thriving local economy for communities across Colorado. Congratulations to this year’s new honorees and all the restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide!” said OEDIT Executive Director Eve Lieberman.
MICHELIN also recognized a new Bib Gourmand restaurant, Boulder-based Cozobi Fonda Fina, three new Recommended Restaurants and four Special Awards (listed below).
"We are incredibly proud to see Colorado's culinary scene continue to thrive and gain prestigious recognition through the MICHELIN Guide," said Timothy Wolfe, Colorado Tourism Office Director. "These honorees not only highlight the exceptional talent and creativity of our chefs and restaurateurs, but they draw out-of-state and international visitors to experience our vibrant food scene and support a strong tourism industry statewide."
New Two-MICHELIN-Star Restaurants:
The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)
Offering a seamless dining experience as intriguing as its name, this comfortable haven blends together creativity, attention to detail, and charm. Chef Taylor Stark and his team stitch together an ambitious multicourse menu from culinary influences near and far. The meal starts with a trio of canapés utilizing product trim, making a clear statement about the kitchen’s sustainable gastronomy efforts. From there, meals may include a Berkshire pork dumpling with a turmeric and dill broth, or velvety Colorado bison loin plated with apricot and grilled zucchini glazed with a dried shrimp caramel. A rigorous commitment to local sourcing as well as gorgeously manicured presentations underpin these far-flung creations.
New One-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant:
Kizaki (Denver; Japanese cuisine)
Going back more than four decades, Chef Toshi Kizaki has been a veritable trailblazer of Denver’s sushi scene, but he’s not content to rest on his laurels. In a culmination of his long career, he now raises the stakes with this luxurious counter, bringing a new echelon of omakase to the Mile High City. Blending traditional edomae techniques and creative modern flourishes, the extensive menu alternates between small dishes like gorgeously marbled black-and-white sesame tofu and nigiri carefully crafted by Chef Kizaki himself. Exceptional ingredient quality is a given from start to finish, spanning a treasure trove of oceanic delicacies, from buttery, lightly seared black-throat sea perch to silvery, vinegar-accented gizzard shad.
Margot (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)
After years spent as an esteemed pop-up, Chef Justin Fulton’s passion project has found a permanent berth at a cozy eight-seat counter tucked inside a larger shared space. Offered as a contemporary multicourse tasting that follows the seasons, his signature cuisine is both global and distinctly Coloradan, taking inspiration from local ingredients while weaving together wide-ranging influences. Examples might include airy Parisian gnocchi bathed in a luxurious sauce of mascarpone and caviar, or impeccably cooked dry-aged duck breast matched with cherries and a rich, subtle truffle jus. Individual loaves of fluffy olive oil brioche, freshly baked for each guest, capture the meal’s easygoing charms, echoed by the disarmingly warm hospitality of the staff.
Mezcaleria Alma (Denver; Mexican cuisine)
Lightning strikes twice for dynamo Chef Johnny Curiel with this parallel concept cheek-by-jowl next to his celebrated flagship. As the name suggests, the small stylish space has a mezcal bar vibe—and a list of inventive, mouthwatering agave spirit-based cocktails to go with it—but it’s also a showcase for Chef Curiel’s culinary talents. Evoking the vibrant creativity of Mexico City’s restaurant scene, the succinct menu is sprinkled with international flavors, as in an herbaceous ceviche of kanpachi that incorporates dill and roasted garlic, or a subtly spiced aguachile of Santa Barbara uni and Hokkaido scallop with mandarin and crispy ginger. Meats, like tender, slow-cooked duck piled atop a crisp blue corn tlacoyo and accented with zingy xni-pec salsa, show similar éclat.
New Bib Gourmand Restaurant:
- Cozobi Fonda Fina (Boulder; Mexican cuisine)
MICHELIN Special Awards:
In addition to the Bib Gourmand and Stars, the 2025 Guide also announced four Special Awards recognizing outstanding individuals for their unique contributions:
- Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award: Dustin Lawlor, Hop Alley
- Michelin Sommelier Award: Nick Heilman, Bosq
- Michelin Outstanding Service Award: Heather Morrison, Olivia
- Michelin Young Chef Award: Aiden Tibbetts, Wildflower
New Recommended Restaurants:
This year’s guide also introduces three new recommended restaurants in Denver, adding to Colorado's rich culinary offerings:
- Alteño (249 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206)
- Ukiyo (1317 14th St Suite 0, Denver, CO 80202)
- Wildflower (3638 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211)
These new additions and last year’s honorees will be celebrated this evening at the Mile High Station in Denver. Images from the event will be available to the media after its conclusion.
The CTO extends its sincere congratulations to all the culinary professionals and establishments honored in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide. These recognitions underscore the passion, creativity and hard work of Colorado's vibrant culinary community.
Colorado’s 2025 MICHELIN Two-Starred Restaurants
- The Wolf’s Tailor, New (4058 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211)
Colorado’s 2025 MICHELIN One-Starred Restaurants
- Alma Fonda Fina (2556 15th St., Denver 80211)
- Beckon (2843 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- Bosq (312 S. Mill St., Aspen 81611)
- Brutø (1801 Blake St., Denver 80202)
- Frasca Food and Wine (1738 Pearl St., Boulder 80302)
- Kizaki, New (1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210)
- Margot, New (1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210)
- Mezcaleria Alma, New (2550 15th St., Denver, CO 80211)
Colorado’s 2025 MICHELIN-Green-Starred Restaurants
- Blackbelly Market (1606 Conestoga St., Boulder 80301)
- Bramble & Hare (1970 13th St., Boulder 80302)
- Brutø (1801 Blake St., Denver 80202)
- The Wolf’s Tailor (4058 Tejon St., Denver 80211)
- Colorado’s 2025 Bib Gourmand Restaurants
- Ash’Kara (2005 W. 33rd Ave., Denver 80211)
- Basta (3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303)
- Cozobi Fonda Fina, New (909 Walnut, St. Ste. 100, Boulder 80302)
- The Ginger Pig (4262 Lowell Blvd., Denver, 80211)
- Glo Noodle House (4450 W. 38th Ave., Denver 80212)
- Hop Alley 3500 (Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal (2233 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- MAKfam (39 W. 1 st Ave., Denver 80223)
- Mister Oso (3163 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- Tavernetta (1889 16th St. Mall, Denver 80202)
Colorado’s 2025 Recommended Restaurants
- A5 Steakhouse (1600 15th St., Denver, 80202)
- Alteño, New (249 Clayton St, Denver, CO 80206)
- Barolo Grill (3030 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80206)
- Blackbelly Market (1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 80301)
- Boulder Dushanbe Tea House (1770 13th St., Boulder, 80302)
- Bramble & Hare (1970 13th St., Boulder, 80302)
- Brasserie Brixton (3701 N. Williams St., Denver 80205)
- Dio Mio (3264 Larimer St., Denver, 80205)
- Element 47 (675 E. Durant Ave, Aspen, 81611)
- Guard and Grace (1801 California St., Denver, 80202)
- Hey Kiddo (4337 Tennyson St., Denver, 80212)
- Kawa Ni (1900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver 80211)
- Marco’s Coal Fired (2129 Larimer St., Denver, 80205)
- Mawa’s Kitchen (305 Aspen Airport Business Center, Ste. F, Aspen, 81611)
- Mercantile Dining and Provision (1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, 80202)
- Mirabelle (55 Village Rd., Beaver Creek, 81620)
- Oak at Fourteenth (1400 Pearl St., Boulder, 80302)
- Olivia (290 S. Downing St., Denver, 80209)
- Osaki’s (100 E. Meadow Dr., Vail, 81657)
- Prospect (330 E. Main St., Aspen, 81611)
- Q House (3421 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80206)
- Safta (3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 80216)
- Santo (1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 80304)
- Smok (3330 Brighton Blvd. #202, Denver, 80216)
- Splendido at the Chateau (17 Chateau Lane, Beaver Creek, 81620)
- Stella’s Cucina (1123 Walnut St., Boulder, 80302)
- Sweet Basil (193 Gore Creek Dr., Vail, 81657)
- Temaki Den (3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 80216)
- Ukiyo, New (1317 14th St Suite 0, Denver, CO 80202)
- Wildflower, New (3638 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211)
- Zoe Ma Ma (2010 10th St., Boulder, 80302)