Place Vendôme, considered a favorite among Parisians, is a renowned historic square located
the heart of Paris. This is purposefully a bistro, not a café nor a brasserie. The selection of the
name "Bistro Vendôme" reflects our desired image in the community: a local favorite in a
downtown rich with history that offers an exceptional dining experience in a charming,
neighborhood setting.

Address:
1420 Larimer Square. Situated in the historic Sussex building (1880) in Larimer Square with the front entrance located in the Sussex breezeway. Guests who enter from Larimer Square walk through the Kettle Arcade.

Phone:
303-825-3232
Fax:
303-825-3240

Key Individuals:
Jennifer Jasinski, Executive Chef/Owner
Beth Gruitch, General Manager/Owner
Matt Anderson, Chef de Cuisine
Kerry Davis, General Manager

Cuisine Style:
The classic French bistro fare, updated using local, seasonal ingredients.

Bar:
Full service bar with more than 65 selections of French wine representing all the majorwine regions of France. Bistro Vendôme features a “Vin Maison” wine program that allows guests to select, different wines to accompany their meal. There is also a collection of pastis cocktails, Vendôme Royales (champagne cocktails), and Gueles de Bois (hangover drinks).

Name Origin:
Place Vendôme, considered a favorite among Parisians, is a renowned historic square located the heart of Paris. This is purposefully a bistro, not a café nor a brasserie. The selection of the name “Bistro Vendôme” reflects the desired image in the community: a local favorite in a downtown rich with history that offers an exceptional dining experience in a charming, neighborhood setting.

Awards:
Zagat 2008
"Jennifer Jasinski's French bistro for beautiful habitués" Colorado Avid Golfer (July, 2007)
"Inside or out, lovely French dining" Denver Post (July 11, 2007)
"Top Denver chefs show Aspen what's cooking" Denver Post (June 13, 2007)
Food & Wine Cocktails 2007 (June 2007)
5280 'Nothing Beats a Cookout' (June 2007)
Westword 'Best of Denver 2007'
Denver Dining (Best Bites) 5280 (September 2006)
Top French Fries, Westword (2005 and 2006), Rocky Mountain News (2004 and 2005) and 5280 (2004)
Best French Toast, Westword (2004 and 2006)
Top brunch, Westword (2006) and 5280 Magazine (2004)
Top Six Brunch in Denver, 5280 Magazine (December 2003/January 2004)
One of Denver's 25 Very Best Restaurants, 5280 (September 2005)
Best New Restaurant (Reader's Choice), Westword (January 2004)
Top Ten Restaurant under $50, 5280 (December 2004)
Top Ten New Restaurant in Denver, 5280 Magazine (October 2003)
Hottest New Restaurant in Denver (one of five), Nation's Restaurant News (October 2003)
“A” list Theater Restaurant (one of five chosen nationally), Bon Appétit (October 2003)
Best Breakfast Sandwich, Rocky Mountain News (2003)

Opened:
April 21, 2003

Capacity:
68 people in the main dining room, 8 to 12 people in the private dining room,
30 people in the breezeway, and 35 people on the garden patio (weather permitting).

Square footage:
2,056

Parking:
There are more than 1,200 parking spaces located within 2 blocks of Bistro Vendôme. We also offer Valet Parking Tuesday - Saturday 5pm to 11pm. Simply pull up in front of Rioja.

Reservations:
Reservations are accepted either by phone or online for dinner, and weekend brunch. Groups of 8 to 12 people can be accommodated in the private dining room.

Hours:
Dinner:
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday
Brunch:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday

Payment Options:
Bistro Vendôme accepts US currency and all major credit cards including
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.
Regretfully we do not accept checks.