Telluride Dining Guide - Telluride Restaurants

Telluride Dining

It should come as no surprise that the historic town of Telluride is not only famous for its world-class skiing but its dining as well. Treat yourself to anything from authentic Mexican cuisine to some of the best sushi in the Rockies, or better yet, try some Colorado wild game at one the delicious steakhouses. No matter if you are looking for something quick and casual or a romantic night on the town, Telluride offers a variety of options.

Select your favorite type of cuisine below, or scroll through our list of Telluride dining options:

American
Asian
French
Italian
Mexican

American

Restaurant Name	Address	Phone	Cuisine Type	Price	Description
Allred's	565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Mountain Village, CO 81435	(970) 728-7474	American	$$$	Allred’s offer a unique and impressive ambiance fitting for any group looking for an exquisite time. Allred’s serves several cuts of steak, seafood, and game, always prepared to your liking. Formal attire and reservations are recommended.
Cosmopolitan	300 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-1292	American	$$$	Cosmopolitan is an elegant restaurant offering a fusion of cuisines including French, Southwestern, American, and Thai. Specialties such as a Fish Stew, Crab Stuffed Chicken, Surf and Turf and much more fill the menu. Cosmopolitan also has over 200 vintage wines to choose from hailing from all over the world. Formal attire and reservations are recommended.
Floradora Saloon	103 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-8884	American	$$	This western style saloon is perfect for anyone looking for a place to have some creative, home-style cooking. Floradora is known for having some of the best burgers in town, a unique BBQ duck quesadilla, and a wonderful French onion soup. Floradora is an ideal place to sit back, relax, and watch the game.
Poacher's Pub	113 Lost Creek Lane, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-9647	American	$$	Poacher’s Pub is a laid back restaurant with a great menu and a large selection of Colorado micro brews. Open until midnight, locals and visitors alike enjoy going to this casual pub to relax and have some great good.
The Sweet Life	115 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-8789	American	$	This American diner has a fun and creative atmosphere offering tons of classic meals anyone can enjoy. The Sweet Life is a great place to take the whole family because of the extensive kids’ menu. Menu items include numerous kinds of burgers, grilled cheese, hot dogs, shakes, and homemade ice cream.

Asian

Restaurant Name	Address	Phone	Cuisine Type	Price	Description
Hongas Lotus Petal	135 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-5134	Asian	$$$	Hongas Lotus Petal is one of the most unique Asian restaurants you will come across, serving an eclectic mixture of foods from Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Polynesia. With family-style wok dishes, sushi, and sake, Hongas is sure to be a dining experience you could never forget. Dressy casual attire and reservations are recommended.
Siam	200 South Davis Street, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-6886	Asian	$$	Siam is Telluride’s favorite Thai restaurant, offering very unique, authentic Taiwanese dishes. From the Crispy Duck in Red Curry Sauce, to Pad Thai with Squid, to the Banana Coconut Curry, restauranteurs won’t leave unsatisfied. This Telluride gem is always busy and does not take reservations, so go early or be prepared for a bit of a wait.

French

Restaurant Name	Address	Phone	Cuisine Type	Price	Description
La Marmotte	150 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-6232	French	$$$$	La Marmotte is located in one of the oldest buildings in town, the historic Ice House, making for a unique, antiquated atmosphere. La Marmotte serves wonderful, rustic French food sure to satisfy your French cuisine needs. Formal attire and reservations are recommended.

Italian

Restaurant Name	Address	Phone	Cuisine Type	Price	Description
Baked In Telluride	127 South Fir Street, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-4775	Italian	$$	Baked In Telluride (BIT) is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. With numerous styles of pizza, calzones, and breakfast items for early morning skiers, Baked In Telluride is a great place to take the family to have some of the best Italian food in town. BIT is also available for delivery.
Brown Dog Pizza	103 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-8046	Italian	$$	Not only does Brown Dog have outstanding pizza, but they also offer oven baked subs, calzones, pasta, salads, and burgers. With such an elaborate menu, it is impossible to leave unhappy after going to Brown Dog Pizza, which was voted the best pizza in Telluride in 2009.
Rustico Ristorante	114 East Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-4046	Italian	$$$	This traditional, authentic Italian restaurant has some of the best Italian dishes around and over 1,000 wines flown in from every part of Italy. Entrees include wood-burning pizza, steamed clams, Tuscan bruschetta and more, all cooked following generations-old family recipes. Formal attire and reservations are recommended.
TPK Bistro	138 East Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-5239	Italian	$$$	This rustic Italian restaurant may be small in size, but TPK Bistro serves an immense amount of delicious Italian food. All dishes are made with fresh, organic, local ingredients fit for everyone’s appetite, and include numerous pasta, meat, and pizza entrees.

Mexican

Restaurant Name	Address	Phone	Cuisine Type	Price	Description
La Cocina de Luz	123 East Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-9355	Mexican	$	La Cocina de Luz delivers authentic Mexican dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come in and check out the daily specials and salsa bar and be prepared to leave absolutely stuffed. With traditional Mexican entrees such as enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and more being served in more than generous quantities, you’ll never see your dollar stretch so far.
Las Montanas	100 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435	(970) 728-5114	Mexican	$$$	Las Montanas is a Latin Fusion restaurant with great tasting tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Offering tastes from Cuba, Argentina, Peru and Mexico and more, Las Montanas is fit for two or for fifty. Dining at Las Montanas is an experience in itself, as guests can watch the kitchen staff whip up culinary magic or listen to live Latin music. Dressy casual attire and reservations are recommended.

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