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formerfreqflyer Sep 7th, 2006 09:17 AM

Littleton-Denver restaurant
 
Looking for an intimate, quiet, "couple-friendly" restaurant in the Littleton, CO area. Cuisine is wide open and budget is too -- this is a special night. I'd rather not go all the way into Denver proper. All suggestions are welcome and thanks!

DebitNM Sep 7th, 2006 10:12 AM

The Manor House in Littleton seems to have gotten really good reviews. It is a 3 diamonds in AAA book; has good reviews in a number of places online. Google The Manor House Littleton and read them for yourself.

This is just from research, I've not eaten there.

Hope this helps...
Debi

b_in_d Sep 7th, 2006 10:23 AM

The Manor House is not really in the city. You'll have to drive a short way up into the foothills, but it's easy to find. I was drawing a blank until it was mentioned. It is a very, very nice place and I would recommend it. Highly!

http://www.themanorhouserestaurant.com/

Stevemac Sep 7th, 2006 10:23 AM

The Manor House was sold and is no longer open as a restaurant. The best "imtimate" restaurant in Littleton is in the downtown area on Main Street called "Opus". My wife and I were there recently and the food is excellent. Also, the Melting Pot fondue restaurant is just west of Opus on Main Street and Santa Fe. Littleton is a very large area so if these are to far to travel let me know and I will see if there are other options.

DebitNM Sep 7th, 2006 10:46 AM

The Manor House is remodeling and will re-open on either 10/ or 10/10. I just called them to get this info.

Not sure when you were planning on going.

Hope this helps...
Debi

wtm003 Sep 7th, 2006 10:57 AM

Two couple friendly restaurants I like in the Greenwood Village area are Pesce Fresco (Arapahoe & Quebec) and Venice (Orchard & Holly). I probably wouldn't call either intimate. Like Stevemac said, Littleton is large so these restaurants could be close or too far. I have also heard very good things about Opus. Since your budget is wide open it might be a good choice. Do a google search for their menu (I've seen it out there) and let us know where you decide to go. Have fun!

Gretchen Sep 7th, 2006 11:36 AM

Is it "Venice" or Ventura Grill at Orchard and Holly. Nice restaurant.

wtm003 Sep 7th, 2006 11:41 AM

There is a Venice and Ventura Grill at Orchard and Holly. There is also Ocotillo (same owners as Ventura Grill) in the same center - very good. I haven't been to Ventura Grill, but I would like to try it sometime.

jd_denver Sep 7th, 2006 12:08 PM

Check out, http://www.downtownlittleton.com/faq.htm website for Historic Downtown Littleton. It is slightly east of Sante Fe and Bowles.

Opus gets great reveiws and I like the Melting Pot (even though it is a chain)for a charming fondue place.


Lexma90 Sep 7th, 2006 12:30 PM

Another vote for Opus. It's a classy place with a soothing decor and great food; you can't go wrong here, especially for a special occasion.

Gretchen Sep 7th, 2006 02:25 PM

The only problem with the Melting Pot, if it is still the same, is that you share your table with others. Yes?

jd_denver Sep 11th, 2006 10:27 AM

No, you don't share your table with others at Melting Pot, just the people in your party. I have never heard of sharing your table with strangers at the Melting Pot.


sjde53 Sep 12th, 2006 11:18 AM

Littleton runs from way west--the Ken Caryl Valley--to the I25 corridor . Which area specifically did you mean?

If Manor House reopens, I'd say go there--it is truly special. Opus is also very nice, as is Venice. So is Steakhouse 10 and Undici, though they are actually in Englewood--near Hampden and Broadway.

Sue

formerfreqflyer Sep 22nd, 2006 12:29 PM

Wow, thanks for all the great suggestions! The trip to CO is next week and hopefully we'll have a chance to check out at least 2 of the restaurants.


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