The Michelin Guide, a pinnacle of culinary recognition, has a significant influence on the restaurant industry through its coveted star system.
Today, September 15, 2025, The Michelin Guide announced its 2025 awardees for Colorado. The new selections include three new One-Star restaurants, the state’s first Two-Star restaurant, one new Bib Gourmand, and two special award recipients recognized for their exceptional service and culinary talent.
Two MICHELIN Star
The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver)
- Description: For the first time in Colorado’s history, a restaurant has been awarded a two-star rating. Chef Kelly Jeun and her team blend Italian, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cuisine in a monthly changing menu, served in a renovated Victorian house.
- Link: thewolfstailor.com
New One MICHELIN Star
Kizaki (Denver)
- Description: Sushi Den founder Toshi Kizaki serves a meticulous, 20-plus course edomae-style omakase menu at a counter in the Denchu building on South Pearl Street.
- Link: kizakidenver.com
Margot (Denver)
- Description: Also located in the Denchu building, Margot is a new fine-dining concept from chef Justin Fulton that transitioned from a pop-up to a permanent establishment.
- Link: margotdenver.com
Mezcaleria Alma (Denver)
- Description: Chef Johnny Curiel’s second restaurant, located next to his star-winning Alma Fonda Fina, serves a Mexican-inspired menu with global influences in a setting evocative of Mexico City.
- Link: mezcaleriaalma.com
Returning One MICHELIN Star
Alma Fonda Fina (Denver)
- Description: On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opened Alma Fonda Fina. It’s contemporary Mexican fare pays homage to his culturally rich heritage and decades of storied experiences in his home country.
- Link: almafondafina.com
Beckon (Denver)
Link: beckon-denver.com
Bosq (Aspen)
Link: bosqaspen.com
Brutø (Denver)
Link: brutodenver.com
Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder)
Link: frascafoodandwine.com
New Bib Gourmand
Cozobi Fonda Fina (Boulder)
Description: This restaurant was recognized for its high-quality food at a reasonable price, fitting the “good quality, good value” standard of the Bib Gourmand award.
Link: CozobiFondaFina.com
Special awards
Young Chef Award: Aiden Tibbetts, chef at Wildflower (Denver)
Description: Tibbetts, who has been leading Wildflower’s kitchen since age 23, was recognized for his heartfelt cooking, which blends Mexican and Italian cuisine with local ingredients.
Link: wildflowerdenver.com
Service Award: Heather Morrison, co-owner and hospitality director at Olivia (Denver)
Description: Morrison was honored for her team’s “bespoke” service style, which treats guests with a personal and thoughtful touch.
Link: oliviadenver.com