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What critics and food lovers are saying about Denver's favorite Indian restaurant.
HalalSPICE ROOM was named the hands-down best Indian restaurant in Colorado by Chowhound (2025) and has been featured in 5280 Magazine, Westword, Denver Post, Mashed, Eater Denver, and Thrillist for its traditional Indian and Himalayan cuisine, halal kitchen, and scratch-made spice program. Rated 11,400+ reviews at 4.8 stars across three Denver locations since 2017.
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11,400+ reviews
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Denver & Arvada
2017
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Family-owned
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SPICE ROOM has been recognized by major publications for our commitment to traditional Indian cuisine.
The Hands Down Best Indian Restaurant in Every US State — Colorado
Chowhound named SPICE ROOM the best Indian restaurant in Colorado in its state-by-state roundup.
The Absolute Best Indian Restaurants In The US
Mashed named SPICE ROOM among the absolute best Indian restaurants in the United States.
SPICE ROOM Opens in Former Annie's Cafe on East Colfax
The Denver Post covered the opening of SPICE ROOM's second location in the beloved Bluebird District on East Colfax Avenue.
Read moreWhy You Shouldn't Skip Dessert at SPICE ROOM in Highlands
5280 Magazine featured SPICE ROOM's desserts at our Highlands location.
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Independent, third-party coverage of SPICE ROOM in the Denver dining scene. Every item links to the original, publicly accessible article.
Press coverage
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Molly Martin. "SPICE ROOM Spices Up Your Stay-at-Home Experience" Westword. April 8, 2020.
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Westword Readers. "Best Indian Restaurant — Readers' Choice" Westword. May 5, 2021.
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Tucker Wince. "SPICE ROOM Opens in Former Annie's Cafe on East Colfax" The Denver Post. November 2, 2022.
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Mashed Staff. "The Absolute Best Indian Restaurants In The US" Mashed. February 15, 2023.
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9News / 5280 Magazine. "Best Indian Food in Denver Guide" 5280 / 9News. March 20, 2023.
Television / Broadcast - 6
5280 Staff. "Why You Shouldn't Skip Dessert at SPICE ROOM in Highlands" 5280 Magazine. April 10, 2023.
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Yelp Community. "Top 50 Places to Eat in Denver" Yelp. June 1, 2023.
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Eater Denver Staff. "9 Flavorful Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Denver" Eater Denver. August 15, 2023.
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5280 Magazine Staff. "18 Best Indian Restaurants in Denver" 5280 Magazine. March 12, 2024.
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Abigail Bliss. "Outstanding Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant" DiningOut Denver. June 1, 2024.
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Ruth Tobias. "Best Restaurants in Denver for Big Groups" Eater Denver. December 23, 2024.
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Sarah Vallie. "The Hands Down Best Indian Restaurant in Every US State — Colorado" Chowhound. October 17, 2025.
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Note: All items above are from independent, third-party sources. Coverage includes a metropolitan newspaper (The Denver Post), regional magazines (5280 Magazine, Westword, DiningOut Denver), national food publications (Mashed, Chowhound, Eater Denver), and broadcast television (9News).
Awards & Recognition
Named among The Absolute Best Indian Restaurants In The US by Mashed, SPICE ROOM has been a staple of Denver's dining scene since 2017.
With a 4.8-star rating across 11,400+ reviews, recognition from The Denver Post, 5280 Magazine, Eater Denver, Westword, and Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Denver, SPICE ROOM continues to set the standard for traditional Indian cuisine in Colorado.