Visiting Virginia Village, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Denver neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizza joint to a ramen house.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Virginia Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Esters Neighborhood Pub
Topping the list is New American spot Esters Neighborhood Pub, which offers pizza and more. Located at 1950 S. Holly St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 585 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find sandwiches, salads and pizza combinations like the Fluffhead, a pizza with San Marzano sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and basil, or the Prince Caspian, with garlic olive oil, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, figs, caramelized onions, prosciutto and arugula. As always, customers can also design their own.
2. Chakas Mexican Restaurant
Next up is Chakas Mexican Restaurant, situated at 6265 E. Evans. With 4.5 stars out of 255 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Start off with a drink from the bar, which carries a wide selection of Mexican beer, margaritas, daiquiris, pina coladas and cocktails. When it comes to ordering food, you can expect combination plates of burritos, tostadas and enchiladas, as well as fajitas, tacos, seafood dishes and traditional and authentic Mexican platters. View the entire menu here.
3. Detour Bakery
French and New American spot Detour Bakery is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1479 S. Holly St., 4.5 stars out of 140 reviews.
The bakery serves croissants, which come stuffed with fruit or chocolate fillings, baguettes, quiches and other pastries and snacks. Pair any of the items with a coffee, espresso, cappuccino or latte.
4. Viale Pizza & Kitchen
Viale Pizza & Kitchen, a bar and Italian spot that offers pizza and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 140 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1390 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 190, to see for yourself.
Try one of the signature New York-style pizzas, such as the Glendale Pesto (house-made pesto, chicken, smoked mozzarella, red onions and oven-roasted roma tomatoes) or the Denver Diavola (spicy red sauce, spicy sausage, spicy salami, pepperoni and jalapeños), or opt for a pasta dish, short ribs or grilled salmon and scallops. (Click here to review the entire menu.)
5. Ajinoya Ramen
Finally, check out Ajinoya Ramen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 139 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score ramen and poke at 1390 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 120.
Get your ramen fix at this restaurant, which has six different options, as well as poke bowls and donburi. There are also appetizers, soup and salad, as well as tea, and Asian, domestic and imported beer. (Click here to view the entire menu.)
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