Rioja

1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
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About us

Rioja located at 1431 Larimer Street, Denver features a menu inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and influenced by local and seasonal products. We are available for private dining. Our main dining room and bar area can up to seat 150 - patio seats up to 16.

Venue Details

BrandIndependent Restaurants
Built2003
Restaurant price range-
Total meeting space-
Seating capacity-
Standing capacity34
Venue typeRestaurant

Restaurant Overview

Executive chefJennifer Jasinski
Cuisines
  • Mediterranean

Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Tuesday5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Wednesday - Thursday11:30am-10:00pm
  • Friday11:30am-11:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am-11:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am-10:00pm

Industry Ratings

AAA

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
1
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
34

Meeting space

1 sq. ft.
-
150
90
150
1 sq. ft.
-
16
16
-
1 sq. ft.
-
32
32
-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22.4 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
Street parking

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Sustainable Practices

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