TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Telluride - Updated November 2024

"We were at the brewery next door and wandered over - and we were not disappointed. The food is amazing, fresh, and delicious -- and no skimping on..."

Anna M

Oak

Wheelchair Accessible

"the least expensive, filling and tasty meal in Telluride...the potato and black bean saute...the owner has the best smile and all the rest of the..."

Jules Waterman

"Nice place with friendly service and atmosphere. Love their gluten free..."

Mark Romeo Algee

"The BLT wrap is to die for! I can hardly wait to go back and start working my through everything on the..."

Marilyn Jones Armstrong

"Great place! Great food, friendly service and a down to earth atmosphere! One of our favorite places in Telluride for the last 20..."

Linda Malone

"Best location, BBQ, chop salad and excellent margarita! We love Oak for being so kid friendly, casual, local..."

Hilary Witzleben Taylor

"Yummy food great drinks nice patio at base of..."

Jeff Badger

"Oak is the best bar in the country, I'm there all the time. The staff is the..."

Steve Saxon

"Love the chopped salad w/ grilled shrimp! Add a glass of chardonnay and BAM!, great dinner, or..."

Debbie Madaris

"Awesome Bacon Shots!! Great place to meet up with..."

Melanie Samaha Chappell

"Great BBQ n' place. The owner is always there, taking good care of his customers. One of the best restaurants in T-ride, for..."

Mike Schmitt

"The Bacon Wraps with Salmon are my faves. SO GOOD! Also the BEST Mac & Cheese in..."

Janice Zink

"Great chicken fried steak! Awesome atmosphere and..."

Rodney Lombardi

"Great peach thingamajig and coffee! Fun place to hang..."

Joshua Morris

"Gumbo is phenomenal and they are great with people. Love this..."

Natasha Lynn Althouse

"Great spirit in the..."

Steve C Bennett

"I heavily browned out at this establishment, had an absolute blast, but you’re gonna tell me this is baked ziti? Can you tell me where in this..."

Deckerush

"Food and service were great. Great hangout after a day on the..."

Jason Broderick

"Oak did a fantastic job for our post wedding Sunday brunch. The food was fantastic, the staff was wonderful and was the perfect venue for us to say..."

Britt Whitelaw

"Was so so. We were so hungry after a day of adventures I think we would have been happy with anything. They did mess up a bit. Tea was old like it..."

Valerie S

"Wife and I made the mistake of not doing our homework on places to eat dinner in Telluride and while walking around looking at menus everything..."

Alan Heintzelman

High Pie Pizzeria & Taproom

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Chop House Restaurant

85/100 (1066 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ate here for an early Valentine’s Day dinner and it was spectacular! It was our first time visiting Telluride, so we didn’t know much about..."

Morgan Evans

"The Sheridan Chop House is must for your Telluride culinary experiences. We love the all day Brunch. Great food with a great vibe and professional..."

Robert Stenhammer

"I have to say this again. What a great place! The best steakhouse in the state. Fantastic service and atmosphere. What..."

Elena Ferrall

"Great ski town steakhouse. Lots of preserved history with a charming feel and exceptional service. Upscale yet throwback decor matched to..."

mybeneteau brian

"One of favorite restaurant in Telluride for over 20+ years. Well worth the price of the meals. I come from beef country and the steaks are top..."

Jonathan Paul

"This is one of our favorite restaurants in Telluride for many reasons. 1. The People. Marissa served us last year at the same time and recognized us..."

Jake Flaherty

Baked In Telluride

85/100 (1708 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot to stop in and pick out a yummy treat. Coffee is delicious. I had the raised cinnamon donut which was huge!! It was good but not yum..."

C M

"Great lunch, good variety and lots of bakery goodies. Dogs welcome on outside dining deck. Just far enough off the main drag to be easy to get to,..."

Michael LeBaron

"Baked in Telluride is an awesome bakery! Tons of choices in both donuts and pastries. Lots of sandwich options as well. Super fresh and tasty!..."

Scott Godown

"Everything we ate was good. You could see and taste that everything was made fresh and in house. Would come back again to try some of their baked..."

B P

"Stopped here for a quick bite. The guys had pizza. I had the beef taco with avocado. It was sooooo good! Glad we wondered down this street. Seemed..."

Brenda Startoni

"The pizza is delicious! Absolutely love the crust. Service was great and so friendly. We took some donuts to go and can’t wait to try them in the..."

Brooke Schroeder-Fleig

"I like “baked in telluride” because they are very allergy / intolerant friendly. I have good gluten free options from sandwiches to brownies to..."

Ido Simyoni

The Liberty Lounge

"This is a great spot! Cold beer, great music and a warm..."

Jereb Carter

"The private Leftover show during TBGF hooked me on this place. Chill vibe and great..."

Eric Yetzer

"Most excellent spot... a fantastic addition to the Telluride night..."

Erica Doemland

"New favorite spot!! Great atmosphere, great service and they've been booking super fun..."

Alyssa Flewelling

"I haven't been yet but I already know I love this place and I live on Long..."

Harvey Shayew

"The greatest bar in the history of the world. Go..."

Brooks Singer

"Classy nook with great ambiance, and high..."

Samuel Muzaliwa

"Like others said before me, it is nice addition to night..."

Michael Mowery

Cindy Bread

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic breakfast sandwiches. I ordered the egg and sausage with avocado, it was delicious. They have drinks as well and wifi for the kiddos or if..."

Matt Reeves

"Killer French dip! But I would take any of their sandwiches any day of the week. Everything is awesome. Good salad, cookies, service. What more can..."

Adam

"Breakfast, lunch and bakery. Their locally made bread makes the best toast. Croissants as close to France as..."

Amy O.

"My Mister loves his sandwiches so I always order ahead and pick them up for him. It’s a love language, I recommend this tactic. Also grab some..."

Bree Kay

"Got really lucky and showed up right before the kitchen closed for the day. Waited 30 min+ to receive my French dip and lemme tell it was worth the..."

Bryce Bamsey

"The friendliest and most affordable place we went in Telluride! Delicious breakfast sandwich for a great value, which we greatly..."

Michele Abbaticchio

"I love this place. Even though you can't eat indoors, you can eat on the patio which is nice. It's fun to watch the birds while you eat. The food..."

Phyllis Maxwell

Rustico Ristorante

Accepts American Express

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Seating

Table Service

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"The food was really good. This is how second time going to this place. I think they have real authentic Italian food without question. This is a..."

Vishwa Seneviratne

"Great pasta! Not much was open during off-season so we were happy to find this place. Loved the Rigatoni Alla Montanara and would get it again. It is..."

Andy Feliciotti

"This is a big Ristorante! Gracie! Excellent food! And drinks and everyone here is so kind and the customer service is amazing!! I recommend eating..."

A F

"This place has such a classy ambience with great staff. Prices could go extremely high if you keep on adding add-ons to your dish. However, their..."

NJ the Traveller

"This place is above exceptional. This is by far the best Italian experience I've ever had - and I've had a lot of them! Appetizer, entrees, even the..."

Jeremy Griggs

"Place was absolutely the cherry on top after a day in Telluride; beautiful and cozy Italian atmosphere, very friendly staff all around, spectacular..."

Sabrina DeLeone

"Incredible experience. The waiter was fabulous, so knowledgeable about the menu and wine. The food was delicious! Loved the vegetable medley pasta,..."

Callie Murphy

"Fantasic food! The gelato is a must try. Tastes exactly like it came from Italy! I wish I could remember our server's name because she was awesome...."

jillianblumberg122

Clark's Market, Telluride

Esperanza's Tequilas-telluride

Margarita and Cabbage Dip

Burrito

Spinach Quesadilla

Fajitas

Chips Salsa and Cabbage Dip

Nachos

Combo 1 - Cheese Enchilada & Taco

Chicken Taco Salad and Mole Enchilada

Cheese Enchilada & Bean Tostada

Steak Tacos Rice and Beans

"Came for the margaritas, stayed for the food. Easily some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. The mole enchilada was..."

Jesse Goryl

"I read that the entrance was downstairs and knowing that it was easy to find. The service was good, food was very good and fast. Waiter was..."

Tammy Wilson

"New Years day, 2018, Esperanza's was busy. Esperanza and all of the employees were practically running to take care of their customers. My family and..."

Mike Halland

"Good affordable Mexican food and margaritas in a casual environment in downtown Telluride. Not crazy busy. A little hard to find as it is tucked into..."

Mark Heim

"OMG the food in this restaurant was DELICIOUS, I had just gotten to Telluride and decided to have Mexican food, which I love, and it didnt dissapoint..."

Laura Murgas

"We really enjoyed the enchilada platters and margs. They semi-full and seemed to get to everyone. Our service was..."

John G

Floradora Saloon

82/100 (1141 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best hamburgers in Telluride. Great atmosphere, definitely casual. Owner and bartender are very friendly. Joe (bartender) was chased out of New..."

VAT

"Great meal!Basil crusted scallops with pesto spaghetti squash was fantastic as was the Brie burger (Brie, green chile, avocado, pesto and..."

Seana

"I shared a burger and a salad with my partner today. Fabulous food and regardless of price (big bucks to small), undoubtedly the best food we had in..."

Lost

"Yummy comfort food. Burgers were nicely done and the Blue Plate specials are hearty. Staff is friendly and attentive. Stop in when in..."

CindyG

"Good lunch place well priced$. Had a good experience and a great lunch. Simple lunch but honest food that was fairly priced. Liked the history of the..."

Bella123

"Food and Service. Both of our orders came in and one was totally incorrect and the other order was partially correct. The meal was pretty darn good..."

Cdrl

"Went for dinner and had the Big Bad Wolf Burger which was just great. Add some fries, a local brew and finish with the chocolate rum cake and you..."

Timgr007

"Great food and a fun place to people-watch. I dined here last Sunday afternoon and sat at one of the tables out front. It was a fun place to..."

CSSalazar

"Food was very good. Loved the duck salad with the blackened..."

Debbie

"Affordable Dinner Option. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was here. My husband and I stumbled upon this gem the first night we were in..."

Christine

"The food and service at the Floradora were excellent!!! Nonetheless it was a bit pricey. $12.00 for a sandwich is a bit..."

Marc

"Fun ambiance and decor. Authentic vibe. Friendly service. We enjoyed tasty drinks. The duck rolls are fabulous. The sauce was tasty too. Baked Brie..."

Virginia Huffman

"Great energy and delicious food here. I can’t believe I didn’t come here my first few years of living here because I figured there were no vegan..."

Sierra Hawksley

"The atmosphere is great. The cocktail was really good and the brie appetizer was delicious! The only thing about the appetizer that I didn't care for..."

Jillian Dalton

"Floradora Saloon is AWESOME!!! Amazing food and incredible service! Felt right at home from the entire staff. Crawfish was a hit and the ABBB burger..."

Scott Godown

"Quaint American-style restaurant with a little bit of everything. They have plenty of outdoor seating with breathtaking views of the surrounding..."

Keith Prive

"This place was amazing! I had the Diablo Bowl and the Hemingway… it was so flavorful and delicious. Really not as spicy as it sounds but delicious..."

Danielle G.

The West End Bistro

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake Slice

Wheelchair Accessible

"In a town of mediocre food & service this was a hidden gem. Cosy restaurant in The Hotel Telluride. Our party of 6 ate here 4 times & all were..."

Sue Roberton

"This restaurant is located in the lobby of the hotel. While cozy it was a bit surprising the restaurant was not separate. Service was good. Food was..."

Virginia Huffman

"Pretty solid. That pesto sawse, tho. Get that chicken pesto, ask for more bread, sop it all up. Ow! NY steak was pretty..."

Mike Richardson

"Incredible experience. EXCELLENT service and the food was very high..."

Sean O'Brien

"I have to say I have been extremely pleased with EVERY meal I have ordered...breakfast and dinner. We have been here for 4 nights so far and I must..."

Maryleigh Dejernett

"Try thier burger to recover from long..."

Hner Zebari

"Incredibly underrated place. $28 for a great filet in this town is crazy. All the food we tried was awesome, and good..."

Tyler Thomas

"Stopped in for a drink and the bartender, Kelsey, was amazing! She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed to make our drinks..."

Dennis Andrejko

The Cornerhouse Grille

"This place is part living room, part bar, part outdoor dining. The food was good, as you would expect for a bar/grill. Seems like a place the..."

Greg Davis

"Great food nice atmosphere and great sauces they have a fry sauce ,burger sauce ,bacon ranch ,regular great homemade ranch and a abundance of great..."

Jimmy Flores

"Always my main spot in Telluride. Cornerhouse has great food and drinks. This place checks all the boxes for me. Awesome atmosphere, awesome food,..."

David Reed

"I think this is probably Telluride's ONLY divy place to eat & drink. The prices here are actually reasonable and affordable. And the food is..."

Kiefer Thomas

"Felt like a good local/dive bar and we loved it! I think this is the only bar in town still doing Happy Hour everyday from 3-6pm, $8 PBR pitcher or..."

The Unicycling Unicorn

"Stopped in here for lunch today and had a great experience. The bartender was friendly, the burger was good and the tater tots were really good...."

Matt Reeves

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fun ambiance and decor. Authentic vibe. Friendly service. We enjoyed tasty drinks. The duck rolls are fabulous. The sauce was tasty too. Baked Brie..."

Virginia Huffman

"Great energy and delicious food here. I can’t believe I didn’t come here my first few years of living here because I figured there were no vegan..."

Sierra Hawksley

"The atmosphere is great. The cocktail was really good and the brie appetizer was delicious! The only thing about the appetizer that I didn't care for..."

Jillian Dalton

"Floradora Saloon is AWESOME!!! Amazing food and incredible service! Felt right at home from the entire staff. Crawfish was a hit and the ABBB burger..."

Scott Godown

"Quaint American-style restaurant with a little bit of everything. They have plenty of outdoor seating with breathtaking views of the surrounding..."

Keith Prive

"This place was amazing! I had the Diablo Bowl and the Hemingway… it was so flavorful and delicious. Really not as spicy as it sounds but delicious..."

Danielle G.

Alpinist And The Goat

"When finally making it to this elevated mountain town of Telluride, climb yet another set of stairs and appreciate the best fondue I ever had in the..."

David Alexandre Alcindor

"Maybe the most fun you can have sitting down. We loved it. Great food. Fun intimate atmosphere and a hidden gem. The night we were there there was a..."

Neal Elinoff

"Made a reservation on Open Table for New Years Eve. We arrived about 15 minutes ahead of our reservation, and with it being New Year's Eve, the place..."

Andy Fenner

"LOVE this classic fondue restaurant in Telluride, CO. It reminds me of my trips to the Alps. The food and drinks are amazing! A GREAT place for a..."

Marla Meridith

"This place and the people were amazing. They squeezed us in early for Valentine's Day and made it a memory for our big group. The food was also..."

Tiffany Layne Somerville

"Delicious meal-eclectic, intimate dining experience! Enjoyed the filet mignon board and the Telluride Scrabbler...."

Kellie Axelrad

"This place is one of a kind. It's run by two people and they are meant for the service industry. Such a unique dining experience. I will be..."

Torie Lotzer

"Alpinist and the Goat is not just a great fondue restaurant, it's the best fondue restaurant, anywhere. Check it out. Take the secret stairway to..."

Karla Elinoff Martinez

"Amazing gem of a restaurant. No pretentiousness like others in Telluride. Great service and fondue. Cozy atmosphere, ambiance. Just the right amount..."

Brian Geppert

"Quaint and cozy spot with good atmosphere and tasty fondue. Server Mike will take fantastic care of you, and is entertaining to converse with. Go..."

Dianna Crowder

"Absolutely amazing. Food and service was outstanding, and the fondue was unmatched. Try the expresso salted caramel ice cream, it is absolutely..."

Lexi Zelms

"The fondue was delicious, though for $50 (photographed) one would hope for at least a full apple. The brussel sprouts were divinely decadent; the..."

Graham Gibbs

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"The food is amazing. I was there with a couple of other families and we ended up sharing our dishes. It was all really delicious! I'd like to..."

Eddie Ortega

"Review based on several take out experiences - the food is prepared quickly as expected and tastes good (4/5). The price is a bit steep for certain..."

Maurits Valk

"Delicious food with amazing service. They tailored exactly to our needs, and went out of their way to make our visit memorable. 10/10 would come..."

Jack Gormin

"My friends love this place. It was fun, not crowded like a lot of the Telluride restaurants, but I can't say it was the most amazing food. Reasonably..."

Kristin Dorn

"Great food and friendly service! Hit up happy hour after 7 for great specials on food and drinks. Hot and sour soup followed by some beef lo mien or..."

Adam

"I found this place quite enjoyable, the staff was friendly, and the food..."

Brandon Williamson

"Love this place and the people who make it. Great drinks and live..."

Kendal Oakleaf

"Excellent cocktails. Personable bartenders. Yummilicious food. Fabulous..."

Marilyn Jones Armstrong

"The mocha here was fantastic, was the best that I personally had while in Telluride. As for the burrito I enjoyed it, flavors were fantastic, was big..."

Adam Roush

"Really great place to come for a quick coffee, or some delicious food. I went for breakfast and had a phenomenal chicken and waffles. Typically very..."

Tanner Bombardieri

"Enjoyed an ice latte and got some work done (the wifi actually works) on a nice spring day on the back patio. Good music..."

Corey Goldstone

"Phoenix Bean was an awesome experience! The peppermint mocha was top notch. Flavors that seemingly place you in coffee heaven. Service was super..."

Scott Godown

"The vibe is killer in here, employees are kind and hard working. Coffee tastes yummy and someone even bought my coffee for me today - so..."

Hanna Larsen

"Every drink they make is delicious! My favorite is their sweet chai latte with oat milk, hits the spot every time! Also, the music they play is very..."

Sophie Grisamore

"Neighborhood coffee shop with local roasts and a plethora of food options. They have outdoor seating in front of some of the most breathtaking..."

Keith Prive

The Wok Of Joy

73/100 (1109 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a fantastic lunch here today and the people were incredibly nice. I would recommend this to anyone. Couldn't ask for better Mexican..."

Beth Jones

"Anyone who calls La Cocina a Tex-Mex restaurant should be shot immediately. It's 100% creatively Lucas and damn..."

Jim Bedford

"Lucas Price at La Cocina de Luz did a fantastic job catering my wedding. He is talented, friendly, and very accommodating. He did a great job helping..."

Colinda Warner

"Big menu and delicious food & margaritas. I highly..."

Mary Anne DeYoung

"A blessing to the people of Telluride. Where else are you gonna eat that's anywhere near this good? I can think of a few places that are five times..."

Matthew Finkelstein

"Great food and great service! I'll be sure to include La Cocina de Luz in my next visit to..."

Anita Garnett Derrick

"Had the fajitas special ... fantastic! I'll definitely go back again. And again. And..."

Marilyn Jones Armstrong

"Whenever I visit Telluride I make sure I partake of the wonderful food at La Cocina de Luz. Always good, always fresh, always memorable. One of those..."

Jeff Cannon

"Food was delicious, fresh I can tell it was all home made and not frozen. Cozy atmosphere small town..."

Melina Nelson

"The best healthy mexican food in the area. Friendly greetings and fast service and a good local..."

Rosa Lea Davis

"miss your pablono chili relleno ...open one in..."

Julie Hughes

"My favorite place in Telluride. Migas and Veg plate..."

Vanda Whittaker

"It's a must stop every time we are in Telluride. The quality of the food, the excellent preparation, and the friendly people make it a Telluride..."

Byron K Hatcher

"The baklava is out of this world. We have never had anything so delicious since. Everything we bought was delicious and amazing. Can't wait to get..."

Rosa La Más Hermosa

"The best jamaica I've EVER had. Seriously. Intense, complex... the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Additionally, the whole grain blueberry..."

Marcy Blacker

"Delicious Gluten Free Breakfast options. I was torn between options. I was interested in the GF Blue Corn Waffles, but chose the Huevos and was not..."

Gluten Free Girl

"Great food! More modern Mexican rather than traditional. I wasn't expecting Mexican food in Colorado to be good, but this is exceptional. Not too..."

Annie

"Very delicious! I had a chicken burrito with rice and beans. The burrito itself was marvelous but the thing that intrigued me the most was the rice...."

Sean

"Blue corn waffle ( glutton free!!! )..."

Vanessa Pekelo

"Tastes like Mexico. They didn't smother ANYTHING (near impossible to find in Colorado). Great flavors in everything we had. Whoever said they can't..."

Liz Andersen Patsey

"It's good! I like it, but a little over..."

Camilla T

"Amazing. In a 5 day trip, went their twice. So flavorful and fresh. very..."

AmG

"A local's favorite. Shortly after moving to Telluride, I stopped in and ordered a special; salmon marinated in ginger sauce with cilantro butter. It..."

Staj

"Authentic, Inviting, Favorful. This is definetly worth the extra cost of paying for local and organic ingredients. Some of the best authentic Mexican..."

Sara

"Natural and Organic. Looking for the freshest of ingredients? This is the place. The owner is a fanatic for great ingredients and healthy food, Plus..."

Steve P

"Went here for breakfast on a Sunday. Service was fast. Food was excellent! I had the egg and chorizo burrito. My wife had the blue berry pancakes..."

Greg Davis

"FESTIVARIANS: Do the tarp run and then come here for breakfast. It’s local, organic and delicious! Outdoor patio out back is serene with..."

Karyl Rice

"There aren't too many vegan options in the area but this little place offers a fantastic vegan plate loaded with deliciousness! The salad is so yummy..."

LESLIE GONZALEZ

"Best Mexican food I’ve ever had. Top notch margarita. Nacho chips with salsa bar. The shredded chicken tostada was fantastic. Husband had tacos,..."

Terri Mercadante

"We enjoyed our meal here. Authentic green and red chile. Migas and Huevos Rancheros were fantastic!! Indoor and outside seating available. We will..."

Amber L. Sikes

"Delicious food and generous portions. Fast service. Nice interior. Liked their vegan plate (lots of everything) and freshly squeezed carrot..."

Yuri Deglin

"Great place in Telluride for local eats that wont break the bank. Been coming for over 10+ years. Fast service and outdoor seating when weather is..."

Jonathan Paul

"The vegan plate was DELICIOUS! Would definitely get this again. My partner also really enjoyed his machaca burrito. Sitting on the patio next door to..."

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