Place Category: Contemporary American, Desserts, Happy Hours, and Outside Dining
Bold flavors, inspired dishes, an intimate setting and expertly crafted cocktails make Vesta Denver’s go-to dining destination.
Here we celebrate Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth, through a menu created by Colorado-raised Executive Chef, Nicholas Kayser, whose culinary talents enhance our much-loved menu with creative interpretations and beautiful plating.
At Vesta, we serve bold, sexy food from a menu that embraces seasonal, fresh ingredients. Vesta’s dining room hums with energy from the guests who are drawn in by the menu of flavorful, ingredient-driven small plates and shareable, fire-grilled meats and vegetables served alongside Vesta’s signature sauces. Seeking sustainable and responsibly-sourced products to realize chef Kayser’s modern-American, internationally-inspired menu has earned Vesta a spot on the Good Food 100 list — an honor held by only 100 restaurants in America.
A warm, inviting vibe has always been the foundation of Vesta, and our food is complemented by a thoughtful, diverse wine list and cocktail menu offering both classic and creatively contemporary variations made with top local spirits. Vesta’s wine list receives consistent recognition from Wine Spectator, and the Sommelier Journal has featured Vesta’s barrel-aged cocktail program as a leader in the industry. The bar team and their stalwart leader, Kari Cummings, have received ’Best Wine Bar’ and ‘Best Bartender’ honors on Westword’s highly anticipated Best of Denver lists.
A reputation as Denver’s best date spot has been reinforced by seven ‘Best Place for a First Date’ awards, courtesy of 5280 Magazine. Westword acknowledged Vesta as the ‘Best Dinner Destination for Impressing a First Date’ and reserved a spot for Vesta on their list of the ’Top Ten Most Romantic Spots in Denver.’ Other shining moments for Vesta have included a mention on the Zagat Survey’s ‘Top Denver Area Restaurants’ list and multiple appointments to 5280’s annual ‘10 Best Denver Restaurant’ roundups.
But great date night ideas aside, perhaps Vesta’s proudest achievement has been serving the role as the go-to group destination for those celebrating special occasions, hosting visitors from out of town, impressing business clients, and treating work colleagues to a special meal. Vesta truly embodies the essence of the hearth — a place where delicious meals are prepared and friends and family gather by the warmth of the fire.
Vesta Denver Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeHOUSE-MADE BREADS
Vesta Bread Plate 6
fermented barley baguette, parsley compound butter,
roasted garlic 6THE FULL MONTY
CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE MIXED PLATTER 38
The entire spread of Vesta’s own house-cured meats
and artisan cheeses served with house-made mustard,
apricot jam, marinated olives, candied walnuts,
black pepper true honey, toasted sourdough.
Includes:
House-Cured Meats
salami, pepperoni piccolo, lonza, coppa, bresaola
Cheeses
meredith, blue jay, red rock cheddar,
Mouco trufello, beehive tea hive
A LA CARTE: 3 for 18 / 5 for 23SMALL PLATES
Char Siu Pork Belly 4
yuzu aioli, orange, cilantroVesta Sauce Sampler 8
warm naan bread with choice of five house dipping saucesHeirloom Tomato Caprese 12
heirloom baby tomatoes, pesto, house-made ricotta, pistachio panisse, wildflowersCharred Baby Octopus 16
confit new potatoes, pickled endive, fava bean purée, yuzu-black garlic pistouHand Cut Beef Tartare 14
beef tenderloin, capers, parmesan mousseline, alpine lace, lemon vinaigrette, quail eggLinguine Vongole 16 / 28
house-made linguine, clams, chorizo bacon, fava greensChicken Liver Mousse 12
hazelnut hemp crumble, orange marmalade, bourbon currant reduction, onion focaccia tuileColorado Bison Sausage 14
barley, shallots, preserved lemon, chili oil, jalapeño mustardLARGE PLATES
Madras Grilled Venison 37
duck fat frites, spigarello, ginger roasted oyster mushrooms, cherry port reductionPan Roasted Halibut 36
clams, mussels, anise roasted tomatoes, braised fennel, spiced tomato brothGrilled Beef Tenderloin 37
olive oil marinated, smoked carrots, pea purée, roasted pearl onions, smoked veal demi-glaceBrick Pressed Chicken 26
frisée, pickled onions, patty pan squash, natural jus with pistachio pesto, red pepper romesco, ghost chili bbq***Dayboat Diver Scallops 37
sweet corn risotto, tasso ham, Fresno chiles, scallions, porcini mushroom broth, basilUnion Station Farmer’s Market mp
seasonal preparations of chef selected market produceSlow Cooked Colorado Rack of Lamb 98
(Serves Two To Four)
saron basmati, medjool dates, toasted almonds, braised lamb dolmades, black garlic aioli, chermoula*, sheepskyr, stone fruit chutney, grilled lavash crackersHOUSE DIPPING SAUCES
barrel-aged hot sauce****
habañero tomato salsa***
ghost chili bbq***
chermoula*
pistachio pesto
red pepper romesco
basil emulsion
black pepper aioli
roasted corn
smoked onion crème fraîche
stone fruit chutney
Hatch green chile gastrique
sumac aioli
sauces available à la carteVesta Denver Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAt the bar every day from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
SMALL PLATES
Char Siu Pork Belly 3
yuzu aioli, orange, cilantroHeirloom Tomato Caprese 6
heirloom baby tomatoes, pesto, house-made ricotta, pistachio panisse, wildflowersHand Cut Beef Tartare 6
beef tenderloin, capers, parmesan mousseline, alpine lace, lemon vinaigretteSteamed Clams 9
white wine, butter, fava greens, toasted levain, chili oil 9Braised Lamb Dolmades 7
braised lamb shoulder, grape leaves, black garlic aioli, sheepskyrHalibut Fish and Chips 10
tempura fried halibut, duck fat frites, black pepper aioliPeanut Butter Cup 3
peanut butter mousse, maldon salt, fudge sauceTHE FULL MONTY
CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE MIXED PLATTER 25
The entire spread of Vesta’s own house-cured meats and artisan cheeses served with house-made mustard, apricot jam, marinated olives, candied walnuts, black pepper true honey, toasted sourdough. Includes: house-cured meats and cheeses (listed below)HOUSE-MADE BREADS, CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE
Vesta Bread Plate 4
fermented barley baguette, roasted garlic, tomato jam, olive oilHouse-Cured Meats 4 each
salami, pepperoni piccolo. lonza, coppa, beef summer sausage
a la cart,Cheeses 4 each
meredith, blue jay, red rock cheddar, mouco trufello, beehive tea hive
a la cart,COCKTAILS
Barrel-Aged Negroni 6
Family Jones gin, Contratto bitters, Miro rojo vermouthRum-D.M.C. 6
Don Q rum, Falernum, kar lime-cardamom syrup, lime, sodaVesta Tonic 7
Jones gin or vodka, East Imperial grapefruit tonic, fresh herbs and citrusFrench Tuck 7
Jones vodka, Pamplemousse, Dolin Blanc, Teakoe tea, lemonBEAM, BANQUET AND BELLY
Coors Banquet 12oz. bottle, shot of Jim Beam, char siu pork belly 10
DRAFT BEER
Rockyard, Bouyant, Boysenberry Blonde 4
Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Pilsner 4
Avery, White Rascal, Belgian-Style Wit 4
Odell, 90 Shilling, Amber Ale 4
Great Divide, Velvet Yeti, Nitro Stout 4
WINE 6 GL // 24 BOTTLE
Sparkling
Domanda NV - Prosecco, It.
Frico Lambrusco (red sparkling) - Emilia, It. 8.4oz. canWhite
Mont Gravet, Colombard, 2015 - Côtes de Gascogne, Fr.Rosé
A by Acacia, 2016 - Rosé, California, US.Red
Vale do Bomfim by Dow’s, 2015 - Douro, Pt.
Proximo by Marqués de Riscal, 2015 - Rioja, Sp.