Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Colorado Springs, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Colorado Springs has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Colorado Springs using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Bonny and Read

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (188 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1419
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#29. Dat's Italian

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (356 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2514 W Colorado Ave Ste 102, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3071
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Ristorante Del Lago

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (377 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave Lakeside of Broadmoor West, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4269
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#27. Walter's Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (176 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 146 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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#26. The Hotel Bar at The Broadmoor

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (189 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. MacKenzie's Chop House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (486 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 128 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2212
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#24. The Famous Steak House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (460 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 31 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1523
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#23. La Taverne

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (466 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4269
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Pizzeria Rustica

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (519 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2527 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3096
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#21. Ted's Montana Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (407 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1685 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-7691
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#20. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (308 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1805 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-7693
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#19. Jack Quinn's Irish Pub & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (641 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Irish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 21 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1505
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#18. Garden of the God's Market & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (862 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: International, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 410 S 26th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3102
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#17. TAPAteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (392 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2607 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3024
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#16. Bonefish Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (385 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5102 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-8679
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#15. Jake & Telly's Greek Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (641 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2616 W Colorado Ave Ste 24, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3073
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#14. Paravicini's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,321 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2802 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2444
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#13. Springs Orleans

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (586 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 123 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1803
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#12. Uchenna

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (602 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Ethiopian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2501 W Colorado Ave Ste 105 Ste 105 Use Entrance to the Building, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3000
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#11. Margarita At Pine Creek

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (353 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7350 Pine Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2626
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#10. The Rabbit Hole

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (627 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 101 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1419
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Summit at The Broadmoor

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (460 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 19 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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#8. Edelweiss Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,669 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 34 E Ramona Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2210
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#7. Lake Terrace Dining Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (273 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4269
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#6. Caspian Cafe Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,356 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4375 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-4235
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#5. Penrose Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (273 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave Located on the Penthouse level of the South Tower, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4269
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#4. The Melting Pot

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (502 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 30 E Pikes Peak Ave Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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#3. La Bella Vita

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (396 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4475 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-4224
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#2. Marigold Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,642 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4605 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3304
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#1. Carlos Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (370 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1025 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3705
- Read more on Tripadvisor