Five Points restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Five Points
Known as RiNO to its residents, Five Points is Denver's most famous district aside from the expansive indoor-outdoor 16th Street Mall. It's also an incredibly diverse area culturally speaking, once known as the Harlem of the West for its jazz clubs. And that tradition continues to this day because Five Points is home to some of Denver's most iconic live music venues.
There's almost a rustic appeal as you walk around since many of the restaurants and bars now sit in older brick buildings. Yet, let's not take our eyes off of cultural diversity, please. In Five Points, you'll find Victorian facades of a bygone era alongside recently renovated structures. It's a vibe you usually find in college towns, but it's par for the course in Denver.
Five Points is also home to brewpubs aplenty in addition to smaller cafes. Having more of a trendy, artsy feel, Five Points is popular with the young crowd, but everyone is welcome here. You come as an uninitiated stranger and leave with a belly full of tastes and treats you can’t find in other Denver restaurant districts. Don’t wait. Stop by Five Points and see what the hoopla is for yourself.
Five Points's top cuisines
Must-try Five Points restaurants

Work & Class
2500 Larimer St, Denver
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Massive Attack Salad | $14.00 |
Spinach, tempura broccoli, asparagus, avocado, cucumbers, parmesan, preserved lemon vinaigrette. *Can be gluten free without the the tempura broccoli | |
Blue Corn Empanadas | $10.00 |
Stuffed with potatoes, corn, Anaheim and poblano peppers, and cheese. . Served with a smoky tomato sauce. Two empanadas per order. *Gluten free *Cannot be dairy free | |
1/2 Colorado Lamb | $32.75 |
Colorado lamb marinated with coriander, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roasted to order. Served medium rare. |

Aloy Modern Thai // Denver
2134 Larimer St., Denver
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D Panang | $20.00 |
red sweet pepper, carrot, green bean, broccoli, thai basil, thick panang coconut curry w/side of jasmine rice **contains shrimp paste - not a vegan option Allergens: wheat, shellfish, fish, coconut | |
Fried Egg Rolls | $9.00 |
cabbage, carrot, bean noodle, sweet chili sauce **Vegan** Allergens: soy, wheat, sesame Cross-Contaminants: coconut, shellfish, fish | |
D Fried Rice | $19.00 |
green onion, onion, tomato, carrot, egg, house soy Allergens: soy, wheat, shellfish, egg |

Marco's Coal Fired - Denver
2129 Larimer Street, Denver
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OG Pizzeria Salad | $14.50 |
A Favorite! Romaine, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olive, Artichoke, Pepperonici with our new Creamy Parmesan Dressing. | |
12in Margherita | $6.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil, EVOO. * We do not recommend adding more than 3 toppings to a pizza. | |
Caesar Salad | $9.50 |
Romaine, Shaved Parmean, Focaccia, House made Caesar dressing. Dressing comes on the side. |

PASTA • TAPAS
DIo MIo
3264 A. Larimer ST, Denver
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Cacio e Pepe | $17.00 |
mafalde, black pepper, parmesan | |
Radiatori | $19.00 |
basil pistachio pesto, mozzarella, furikake (**has nuts**) | |
Artichokes | $11.00 |
black-butter marinated artichoke hearts, orange, croutons, olive sauce (Cannot be dairy free) |

Smok - The Source Hotel & Market Hall
3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver
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Burnt Ends | $6.00 |
served on white bread, bbq sauce on side | |
Pit Beans | $6.00 |
classic bbq baked bean: brisket, pork, hatch chile | |
Pulled Pork | $5.00 |
served on white bread, bbq sauce on side |

PIZZA
Cart-Driver RiNo
2500 Larimer St, Denver
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Peachza | $21.00 |
palisade peaches, horseradish honey, brie, calabrian chili, red onion, basil | |
Cart-Driver Pizza | $20.00 |
sausage, kale, mozzarella, chili flake | |
Autumn Pizza | $20.00 |
honeycrisp apple, fennel, lemon, brie, house smoked pork jowl |

SMOOTHIES • ACAI BOWL • SALADS • FRUITS
Green Seed - at The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer St, Denver
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Miso Ginger | $12.00 |
Mixed Greens, Marinated Tofu, Curried Cauliflower, Shaved Carrots, Red Onion, Pickled Cabbage, Miso Ginger Vinaigrette | |
Green Goddess | $15.50 |
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Red Onion, Sliced Cucumbers, Avocado, Grilled Blackened Shrimp tossed in a Charred Spring Garlic Herb Dressing. | |
The Ranch House Salad | $13.00 |
Mixed Greens, Arugula, Carrots, Red Onion, Radish, Tomatoes, Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Candied Pecans, Ranch Dressing |

Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee St., Denver

SANDWICHES
Culture Meat and Cheese - Denver Central Market - 2669 Larimer ST
2669 Larimer ST, Denver

Queens Eleven
3601 Walnut st, Denver

Gold Point
3126 Larimer St, Denver

Gerard's Pool Hall - Denver
1305 26th St, Denver

Matchbox -
2625 Larimer St, Denver

The Ginn Mill - 2041 Larimer Street
2041 Larimer Street, Denver