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Welcome to Tempranillo Restaurant, where internationally acclaimed chef Javier Gonzalez-Bringas, a Madrid native, combines an old-world style with a new-world flair in his signature cuisine. Voted Best Mediterranean Cuisine in Colorado by OpenTable users, we are passionate about sharing the authentic flavors of Spain and Italy with our own unique twists. True to its name, Tempranillo features a selection of over 100 hand-chosen organic Spanish wines, vegetarian cuisine, gluten free options, imported and local meats, and more!
Standby with a patio offering Spanish- & Italian-influenced tapas & an extensive wine list.
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Sarah Anne Ryman
We are lucky to have authentic cuisine from Spain in our midst. Laura and Chef Javier are #couplegoals and wonderful human beings. Get the fried artichokes, all the seafood, and pan con tomate. I dream about the handmade pastas. With Lance at the helm of the bar and the fire going, you will forget you are in Colorado. Check out their food and drink specials at the bar! Great for locals.
… moreVladislava Kursheva
Great place for tapas and a lovely atmosphere. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating, for different ambiance styles.
The cheese plate was absolutely perfect. And black squid ink paella is the best!
Our server was super welcoming and professional.
… moreThe cheese plate was absolutely perfect. And black squid ink paella is the best!
Our server was super welcoming and professional.
S C
Service was decent. Restaurant and light fixtures were very dusty, the table was sticky and decor was outdated. Food was a complete letdown. This is the first tapas restaurant I’ve been to that brings all the dishes out at once and it left us feeling rushed and unwelcome. The food was highly lacking in flavor and appearance – we had six vegetarian tapas and they were unremarkable. Everything was pale and didn’t look like it was cooked long enough, the bread was hardly toasted, the dishes were bland and unseasoned except for loads of garlic, the seasonal vegetables looked and tasted like frozen veg, the mushrooms had the appearance and texture of canned mushrooms, patatas bravas appeared boiled and were flavorless, roasted olives were decent but had too many dried herbs on them and the piquillo peppers were bland and the tomato sauce on top was flavorless. We also had a pitcher of sangria which cost $50 (!) and was fair at best. The vibe felt off in this place. Would not recommend.
… moreJared
The food is absolutely fabulous! Loved the bread with fresh tomatoes and manchego cheese. The chicken piccata and the fettuccine were absolutely wonderful. A great hidden treasure in Basalt!
… moreNestor Voronka
This place was highly recommended by some local friends and we were disappointed. Food was just ok. A $30 pasta dish had shrimp that were bland and a poor dry texture. The calamari w chorizo was very vinegary – if it was chorizo then id be surprised and the calamari was a bit tough.
Salad was ok.
Check arrived with extra charges that were surprising.
Avoid.
… moreSalad was ok.
Check arrived with extra charges that were surprising.
Avoid.
Kim Nguyen
The food were really good. I forgot to take pictures. We messed up the time on our reservation but they were able to seat us.
We mainly got the tapas: meatballs, vegetables, mussels, and calamari dishes. They were all good. The entree was the steak, it was little bland for me and too much fat. Overall food was great.
The server is horrible which ruined the dinner. He got me the wrong soda, and never refill my water. He spent most of the his time talking to the table next to us without even looking over to our table. The restaurant is not even big. I had to break up his conversation to asked him to fix my drink and add more water after we ate all of our first course (all those tapas dishes). Not once he came over to check on us once we received our food.
He had a different server came up to asked us if we want any dessert. After we said no, he quickly came back with our check within a minute.
The runner that dropped off the food was wonderful, I wish the tips would go to him instead.
Overall food was good, service was horrid. I would change different server if I ever come back.
… moreWe mainly got the tapas: meatballs, vegetables, mussels, and calamari dishes. They were all good. The entree was the steak, it was little bland for me and too much fat. Overall food was great.
The server is horrible which ruined the dinner. He got me the wrong soda, and never refill my water. He spent most of the his time talking to the table next to us without even looking over to our table. The restaurant is not even big. I had to break up his conversation to asked him to fix my drink and add more water after we ate all of our first course (all those tapas dishes). Not once he came over to check on us once we received our food.
He had a different server came up to asked us if we want any dessert. After we said no, he quickly came back with our check within a minute.
The runner that dropped off the food was wonderful, I wish the tips would go to him instead.
Overall food was good, service was horrid. I would change different server if I ever come back.
Mariya Mitsinova
This restaurant is good, but not great. Nothing memorable. The food is okay, the patio is lovely. The service could be better. Overall an enjoyable experience eating dinner outdoors with friends. I would think twice about returning.
… morelillian moy
A long leisurely dinner with old
Friends. Great wines, tapas, entrees and desserts. Papperdelle with mushrooms and halibut were great. Flan delicious. Service a
Little slow
At start but
Otherwise excellent
… moreFriends. Great wines, tapas, entrees and desserts. Papperdelle with mushrooms and halibut were great. Flan delicious. Service a
Little slow
At start but
Otherwise excellent
Will Wynn
Disappointing Service Experience at Tempranillo
I visited Tempranillo in Basalt after seeing it listed as one of the top restaurants in the area. The setting was lovely, and I chose to sit outside to enjoy the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience quickly went downhill due to the service.
Our waiter, an older gentleman with gray hair, brought us menus. When I asked him what he recommended or what the best seller was, he gave a dismissive answer: “It’s all good. I can’t pick just one.” I tried again by asking what most people tend to order, hoping for some guidance, but he repeated the same vague response, saying they’re all best sellers.
Rather than taking a moment to ask what I liked—chicken, beef, seafood—or making any effort to help me find something I’d enjoy, he made me feel like my questions were silly or inconvenient. I got the strong impression that he didn’t want to be there and certainly didn’t care about creating a good experience for customers.
I stood up and left. I don’t mind paying higher prices if the service matches the atmosphere and reputation, but I will not dine in a place where I’m made to feel unwelcome or like an annoyance.
I’m sure the food may be good based on other reviews, but respectful, engaged service is just as important. I hope the owners take this as constructive feedback and provide additional training to staff on hospitality. After all, a restaurant’s job isn’t just to serve food—it’s to make people feel glad they came.
… moreI visited Tempranillo in Basalt after seeing it listed as one of the top restaurants in the area. The setting was lovely, and I chose to sit outside to enjoy the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience quickly went downhill due to the service.
Our waiter, an older gentleman with gray hair, brought us menus. When I asked him what he recommended or what the best seller was, he gave a dismissive answer: “It’s all good. I can’t pick just one.” I tried again by asking what most people tend to order, hoping for some guidance, but he repeated the same vague response, saying they’re all best sellers.
Rather than taking a moment to ask what I liked—chicken, beef, seafood—or making any effort to help me find something I’d enjoy, he made me feel like my questions were silly or inconvenient. I got the strong impression that he didn’t want to be there and certainly didn’t care about creating a good experience for customers.
I stood up and left. I don’t mind paying higher prices if the service matches the atmosphere and reputation, but I will not dine in a place where I’m made to feel unwelcome or like an annoyance.
I’m sure the food may be good based on other reviews, but respectful, engaged service is just as important. I hope the owners take this as constructive feedback and provide additional training to staff on hospitality. After all, a restaurant’s job isn’t just to serve food—it’s to make people feel glad they came.
Sarah C.
We had a pleasant experience here during our vacation. We sat on the patio with our dogs, it’s very dog friendly which was great for us! They have a huge and magical patio space. I was so hungry, I forgot to take pictures of the food. We had the fried calamari to start, which was juicy and fresh tasting. I had the linguine and clams, which was delicious and exactly what I wanted! My only wish was that it was slightly bigger. My husband had the veal Marsala, which was a generous portion, but he found it to require vigorous cutting with a less than sharp knife. However, the flavor was good. We enjoyed our waitstaff, who were tolerant of our dogs and enjoyed their quirks! I would look forward to coming back the next time I am in town.
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