Lodge + Dine announces a 5 rating for Campo de Fiori after a day’s visit evaluating the guest experience. The restaurant made its mark with romantic ambiance, authentic Italian flavors, and festive energy.
As evening settles over Aspen, the energy shifts. Patio lights glow warmly, conversations rise around clinking glasses, and the subtle scent of garlic and woodfire drifts through the air. In the center of town, a well-loved Italian restaurant offers a dining experience that feels both vibrant and familiar—an inviting space where quality cuisine and genuine hospitality come together. It’s a favorite among locals and visitors alike, known for its relaxed elegance and consistent charm.
With its location tucked just steps from Aspen’s pulse, Campo de Fiori draws both loyal residents and visitors seeking a taste of Italy. The atmosphere? Loud, in the best way. There’s music, laughter, and the comforting chaos of shared plates and stories. The main dining area glows with intimate lighting, especially around the bar—a corner many guests choose for its romantic mood and inviting charm. Outdoors, colorful blooms overflow from iron planters, and warm lighting bathes diners in golden hues. There’s no bad seat here.
The culinary vision leans deeply into authenticity. This is Italian cuisine at its most honest—where local produce meets imported delicacies with no shortcuts taken. Take the Burrata appetizer: creamy, cool, and gently contrasted by sweet heirloom tomatoes and the peppery bite of arugula, tied together with syrupy aged balsamic. The Autunnale brings autumn to the plate—earthy grilled portobello mushrooms, velvety squash, and artichoke hearts layered over greens, with truffle oil and parmesan shavings rounding out the luxurious profile.
Main courses are as comforting as they are refined. The Pappardelle Boscaiola is a rustic masterpiece—thick ribbons of pasta slicked with a hearty porcini and sausage ragù, complemented by red wine and deepened with veal reduction. Then there’s the Spaghetti Bottarga—briny, spicy, and bright, the Sardinian cured roe elevates each bite. Prefer seafood? The Salmone is a standout, its crisp exterior giving way to buttery flesh, enhanced by a cool emulsion of cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, and lemon—a balanced dance of spice, citrus, and cream. For freshness on the side, the Tricolore salad is an ideal pairing—sharp endive, peppery arugula, and radicchio brought together with aged balsamic and a snowfall of Grana Padano.
Drinks at this venue aren’t an afterthought. The bar menu is robust, but two cocktails deserve the spotlight. The Negroni, done classically, is bold and bittersweet—perfect as a palate opener. Meanwhile, The Baltic Blush Aspen is playful and refreshing, marrying vodka, Chambord, ginger beer, and lime for a tart-sweet fizz that keeps the energy going. Wines by the glass are plentiful and carefully chosen, with something to elevate each dish, whether it’s a bold red or a crisp sparkling pour.
Service is warm, attentive, and disarmingly personal. Staff treat you less like customers and more like cherished dinner guests, striking that rare balance between casual and refined. It’s easy to lose track of time here—and you should.
Whether it’s a romantic night under patio lights, a special occasion with friends, or just a day that deserves something extraordinary, this restaurant delivers. In Aspen’s glittering constellation of dining spots, it shines with a distinct, unforgettable light.
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