alto Denver 1320 15th St. Denver, CO 80202 • 303-893-2586

Cuisine
European
Italian

Neighborhood
Downtown - LODO

Cross Street
Larimer

Ambiance
Fine Dining

Dress Code
Business Casual

Features
Private Rooms Available
Bar Dining
Full Bar
Lounge
Dancing
Entertainment
Happy Hour
Late Night Menu

Reservations
Suggested

Parking
Valet (charge)

Payment Methods
AMEX
Dinners Club
Carte Blanche
Discover
Mastercard
Visa

Private Rooms
please call

Hours
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday - Saturday
5:00pm - 12:00am

 

alto Denver Dinner Menu

antipasti

beef tartare, capers, red onions, whole grain mustard, toast points 11

fresh mozzarella, herb pesto, romesco, eggplant caponata, shaved celery and radish salad 10

italian lettuce wraps - artichoke, beef tenderloin, gorgonzola sauté with romaine leaves and rosemary olive oil 13

prince edward island mussels in a garlic white wine sauce 13

marinated and grilled shrimp over tuscan white beans with chopped parsley and lemon 13

fondue with fontina cheese, sun dried tomatoes and roasted garlic served with toast points 9

garlic cheese flatbread, pepperoncini olive tapenade, teardrop tomatoes and baby rocket 11

zuppe e insalate

creamy asparagus soup 6

tomato soup with goat cheese bacon croutons 6

caesar salad with shaved parmesan reggiano and a garlic crouton 8

organic mixed greens tossed in a citrus balsamic vinaigrette with candied walnuts, apples and gorgonzola 8

tomato and bread panzanella salad, purple basil, jolly elf tomatoes, twelve year old balsamic 11

wilted baby spinach, flash fried calamari, ricotta salata and lemon vinaigrette 10

roasted red and golden beet salad, baby greens, pistachio encrusted goat cheese, shallot vinaigrette 11

paste

linguine with littleneck clams, shrimp, garlic, white wine and fresh tarragon 19

hand made spinach and ricotta gnocchi in gorgonzola cream topped with prosciutto and walnuts or tossed with vegetarian marinara sauce 19

pappardelle pasta with meat ragu and fresh mozzarella 17

house made lobster ravioli in a light tarragon cream sauce 21

fresh spring pea and asparagus risotto with mascarpone cheese and herb oil 18

spicy italian sausage, garlic, red peppers, tomato sauce and olive oil 17

seasonal spring vegetable gemelli pasta primavera 17

secondi

grilled 12 oz. dry aged new york strip, topped with sautéed mushrooms, marsala sauce, horseradish mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach 29

grilled 16 oz. dry aged ribeye, truffle mashed potatoes, parmesan roasted asparagus, peppercorn sauce 34

pan roasted maple leaf farms duck breast, sweet potato mash, swiss chard, duck jus 24

grilled honey balsamic glazed pork chop with bleu cheese potato gratin and roasted asparagus 23

chicken scallopine with caper beurre blanc, pancetta, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms
over mashed potatoes 19

veal piccata with capers, lemon beurre blanc over sautéed spinach with organic soft polenta 22

seared yellowfin tuna, crab and lemon risotto, herb oil 25

grilled organic king salmon, fava bean and fresh herb ragout, mussel broth 23

whole grilled fish, braised greens, red bliss potatoes market price

pan seared colorado lamb loin, jerusalem artichokes, collard greens, barolo reduction 24

eggplant, portobello mushroom and tomato vegetable napoleon served with garden ratatouille 18

contorni

braised escarole, sautéed asparagus, soft polenta, sautéed spinach and garlic, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes or bleu cheese potato gratin 7

jazz brunch
sunday 11am - 3pm


bloody mary, screwdriver, mimosa, bellini, glass of house champagne 6.5

bottomless champagne, mimosas or bellinis 12

extensive wine and champagne list full bar service

soup du jour 6

fresh fruit bowl 6

housemade granola
lowfat yogurt and fresh fruit 8

mixed greens
candied walnuts, apples, gorgonzola cheese, citrus balsamic vinaigrette 8
add a grilled chicken breast 5

brioche french toast
seasonal fruit compote, whipped mascarpone 9

belgian waffle
caramel apples, sweet cream 10

alto blt
garlic & herb fries 12

short rib hash
scrambled eggs 12

following include choice of:
cheesy polenta, hash brown potatoes, fresh fruit

alto benedict
poached eggs, herbed foccacia, crispy prosciutto, chive hollandaise 12

omelette
changes throughout the season 12

arugula and feta scramble 10

house cured salmon
pickled red onion scramble 14

cheddar scramble
wild mushroom, fresh herbs 14

petit steak and eggs any style 15

assorted breads 4,
buttermilk biscuit 2, cheesy polenta 4,
hash brown potatoes 3, smoked bacon 4 or smoked salmon 6