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5 Stars Yelp Review
3/8/2009
It was our first time to 1515. My wife and I decided
that we wanted to go somewhere special/new for our
anniversary. We noticed that Denver's restaurant week
ended on the 6th (our true anniversary) so we went to
1515 on 3/7/09 (skip crowds).
Upon reviewing the menu with the waiter, he informed us
that the seasonal menu will be changing in 2-3 weeks.
Seemed fine to my wife and me, but it was our first
time. On the bottom of the first course page, we noticed
that there are four options for a chef's choice dinner.
You can choose 5 or 7 courses and choose to have the
sommelier pair wine or not. We chose the 5 course chef's
choice. The waiter informed us that you can ask to
exclude or include any of the items on the standard
menu. My wife told the waiter no salmon or pork, I said
yes please to the Carpaccio.
On the waiter's recommendation, we ordered a bottle of
2006 Van Duzer Pinot Noir that well with all of the
dishes except the Carpaccio.
Before our first course, we received a small tart filled
with salmon mouse topped with caviar. Despite that fact
that we said no salmon, it was fantastic! The first
course of our 5 courses arrived as soup. It was sunchoke
soup, artichoke bisque with pumpkin seeds, apples and
pumpkin oil. I usually skip soups because their too
salty or bland. Not the case in this soup. The second
course, seared scallop, had an amazing mix of greens,
sauce and textures (freeze dried corn) that excited our
taste buds. The next course was our choice, the Wagyu
Carpaccio. It was the first time that I've had an Asian
twist on one of my favorite appetizers. The blend of
toppings sitting upon the meat was wonderfully
delicious. The fourth course was seared monkfish with
green curry sauce and monk fish liver pâté. Before this
I'd never eaten Monkfish, but certainly dined on its
liver at sushi bars. The fish was cooked to perfection,
soft and moist inside while firm on the outside. The
green curry with cous cous was an interesting pairing
which complemented the fish quite well. The fifth course
was the Buffalo strip loin. OH MY GOSH. The steak was
perfect and paired with a super fresh tasting gnocchi.
Superb and a surprise. By my count, we've had an
appetizer and five courses... Should we have had desert
as our last course? Ah, the next course, the sixth
course, was their free form chocolate crème brule,
basically a ball of chocolate that tastes like a cross
of custard and chocolate mousse. Quite tasty. To finish
the meal, the owner sent over a couple of glasses of
tawny port; quite a nice touch and good finish to our
wonderful meal.
More than once the owner, Gene Tang, came by and made
sure our meal was to our liking. He was also responsible
for sending over the port. Thanks Gene! My wife and I
loved your restaurant and will surely be back.
Overall I loved our meal, portions and preparation. I
read a few of the other reviews and cannot understand
their complaints. During Denver's restaurant week,
people often expect to receive a $100 meal for $52.80.
This simply isn't possible. Perhaps next time they
should stop being cheap and give this restaurant a try
with its full menu. With wine our dinner was $200 for
six courses, a bottle of wine ($60), coffee with dessert
and a port to finish the meal.
Definitely a good choice for foodies, couples, and
anyone who enjoys fresh well prepared cuisine.
Blake H. Aurora, CO
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5 stars Citysearch
01/04/10
Extraordinary Service
Our waiter greeted us promptly and was well-informed
about the menu, including specials, and the wine list.
After presenting and pouring our bottle, he refilled our
glasses promptly but discreetly throughout the night. He
was accommodating and amusing when we asked him
questions, but respectful and discreet while we were
talking - which, for me, is critical for servers to
understand. Additionally, the owner himself greeted us
after our first course to ask how everything was.
The food reflects both culinary creativity and respect
for the ingredients. The service is the best I've EVER
had.
Kristag Citysearch
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5 stars Open Table
Overall Rating
Outstanding!
"We had a very enjoyable dining experience. The food was
excellent and the wine selections were superb. The
service was outstanding, friendly and always there when
you needed something, but never intrusive. Would highly
recommend."
M Miller
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5 stars Citysearch
11/04/09
Exquisite dining experience!
We've been to 1515 Restaurant twice and both times it's
been a wonderful experience! The menu, the wine list and
the service are all top notch. Gene Tang and his staff
work hard to make sure you are pleased with every aspect
of your visit. I highly recommend this establishment to
everyone!
-P Marcell Citysearch
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