You don't have to leave the mountains to go to the tropics. Indulge in classic Cuban dishes like the ropa vieja, shredded beef with tomato wine sauce and served with rice and sweet plantains. For dessert order the flan, which like all the the deserts served, comes straight from a family recipe. 

This quiet, relaxed Filipino eatery whips up traditional fare like rice noodles with vegetables and your choice of beef, pork, chicken or shrimp. For a more authentic experience, try the coconut juice or the Thai tea. 

After 14 years in Cherry Creek, this eatery has found a new home. Indulge in signature European-inspired dishes like Jaeger schnitzel and coquilles St. Jacques. Sit in the Zermatt Room for traditional Swiss fare such as fondue.

This bistro boasts an extensive menu of traditional German fare and libations, from spaetzle (egg noodles in a mushroom cream sauce) and a variety of schnitzel (breaded veal cutlets) to imported beer and regional wines. Stop in for the wurstteller, a selection of German brats with sauerkraut.

Root Down's Justin Cucci has done it again. Set in the former three-story Olinger Mortuary, this restaurant takes you around the world witha  menu of small plates. Enjoy fabulous views of downtown while indulging in duck wings with celery-root ranch, pad thai topped with poached egg, and an inviting menu of cocktails. 

Enjoy a taste of Europe in your own neighborhood at this international restaurant. Choose a small plate like wild mushroom tarts to accompany your choice of wine.

Chef Troy Guard describes the food at his Larimer Square restaurant as continental social cuisine. That means he serves big and small plates with flavors from around the world.

Vietnamese street food comes to Denver via this upscale restaurant. Marvel at the custom-made industrial decor while savoring a bowl of pho. Choose from more than 20 variations, or opt for the spring rolls. 

You will find more than 60 teas on the menu at this international teahouse. Stop by in the afternoon for High Tea: a sandwich, scone, pastries, and your choice of tea.

This contemporary restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean, Mexican, and American fare. Try the souvlaki burrito, made with Greek marinated pork.