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Le Central has been giving Denver a sit-down history lesson on the breadth of French cuisine — from the haute to the basse — since 1981. Over the years, chefs and cooks from far-flung locales have passed through this kitchen, but owner Robert Tournier has always kept a close eye on the proceedings. At dinner, Le Central can be one of the city's most romantic spots, and for a relative pittance you can have feuilleté d'escargot or one of a number of mussel preparations. At lunch, the restaurant is more casual, but still a good spot to linger over your meal.

Cuisine(s): French

Hours: Sat 10am-10pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm

Price: $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash, check

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Order Online, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Business Dining

Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Meters, Street

How to Cook with Aromatic Herbs

Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm-8:30pm

The Denver Botanic Gardens harvests its fresh herbs to be used in these cooking demonstrations at Le Central.

2009 | Best First-Date Dinner

First dates are tricky. You want a restaurant that's inexpensive but not cheap. You want a restaurant that's loud and crowded in case the two of you have nothing to talk about, but not too loud or too crowded in case you hit it off so well you... More >
2009 | Best Happy-Hour Menu

From 3 to 5 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday at Le Central, owner Robert Tournier more or less gives the house away, offering about twenty small plates at two bucks or less. We're talking rillette, chicken-liver pâté e foie, Merguez sausage or... More >
2008 | Best Everyday French Restaurant

Most haute cuisine is too heavy to eat every day. But Le Central practically cries out for you to return each afternoon for a bowl of Denver's best French onion soup, a plate of snails and a glass of wine (or three). The menu here is huge and... More >
2007 | Best Taste of Paris on the Cheap

We go to Le Central like Catholics go to confession -- as a way to clear the head and save the soul after a week spent doing wrong. For serious fans of French food, Le Central is a required stop. But even if you just dream of spending a lazy... More >
2006 | BEST THREE-HOUR LUNCH

Le Central has always been our escape hatch, our parachute, our emergency exit from the daily grind. And while the art of extended lunching has been largely forgotten in this era of eighty-hour work weeks and over-scheduled everything, it isn't... More >

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Westword Reviews and News

Tonight: D.I.N.E. serves up poet laureate David Mason

By Amber Taufen | Wed, June 1, 2011

Le Central will host this round of D.I.N.E.: Dinner, Ideas 'N Exchange, with poet laureate David Mason discussing "The Poet and the West." The Colorado Humanities-organized event starts at 6 p. More >
Le Central's 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau night was just the start of seasonal events

By Jenn Wohletz | Mon, November 22, 2010

Eager winos from all walks crowded the steps and lobby of Le Central Thursday evening to get a taste of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau and sample the bistro tasting plates, all with a touch of More >
Tonight: Culinary class and dinner at Le Central

By Amber Taufen | Tue, August 31, 2010

Le Central bills itself as the "affordable French restaurant." While some might find that description terribly bourgeois, we dare you to find any other spot in town that offers a three-course c More >
Tonight: Eat, Pray, Love menu at Le Central

By Amber Taufen | Mon, August 23, 2010

Le Central, 112 East Eighth Avenue, has been offering prix-fixe meals all month inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's novel and the movie Eat, Pray, Love. Today, the restaurant rolls out a menu of di More >
Tonight: Le Central cooks with Denver Botanic Gardens herbs

By Amber Taufen | Tue, July 13, 2010

One of the best things about this time of year -- culinarily speaking -- is the abundance of fresh herbs you can pop in your pot while you're dishing up something tasty. Maybe you don't have yo More >

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User Reviews

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Fine Wine

| Sun, January 01, 2012

POOR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF - went to LeCentral and parked in a handicap parking space (car had proper tags) in their parking lot. Asked the greater if this was a proper parking space and she confirmed it was. After diner, we discovered our car was towed. The greater then lied to her manager and said she never told us it was okay to park there. Later, she admitted to her manager and us she did in fact say it was okay to park there. After the manager left, the greater flashed a gang sign and said F-you to us. Cost us $295 to get out car back. Currently in the process of filing a legal suit against LeCentral and will NEVER GO BACK!!!

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Fine Wine

| Sun, January 01, 2012

POOR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF - went to LeCentral and parked in a handicap parking space (car had proper tags) in their parking lot. Asked the greater if this was a proper parking space and she confirmed it was. After diner, we discovered our car was towed. The greater then lied to her manager and said she never told us it was okay to park there. Later, she admitted to her manager and us she did in fact say it was okay to park there. After the manager left, the greater flashed a gang sign and said F-you to us. Cost us $295 to get out car back. Currently in the process of filing a legal suit against LeCentral and will NEVER GO BACK!!!

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tannaruzicka

| Tue, July 13, 2010

They always have fresh mussels along with other French delicacies.

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streetsignartist

| Tue, June 29, 2010

a little taste of france

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AshleyG

| Mon, June 28, 2010

Fun atmosphere, pretty good food. nice date spot.

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Dinner Menu

Les Soupes Et Les Salades

$2.00
$3.00

Soupe Du Jour

$3.00
$4.00

Soupe à L'oignon

$4.00

Salade Verte
mixed greens tossed with tarragon vinaigrette

$5.00

Salade Cesar
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed with a rich anchovy vinaigrette

$6.00

Salade Périgourdine
hazelnuts, mushrooms and country-style pate with mixed greens in a dijon mustard vinaigrette

$8.00

Salade De Betterave
braised red beet salad with danish blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs and mixed greens with a tarragon vinaigrette

$7.00

Salade De Champignon
mixed greens, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers with balsamic vinaigrette

$6.00

Salade D’epinard
spinach salad tossed with a warm bacon vinaigrette, red peppers, red onions, parmesan cheese, and hard boiled egg

$8.00

Salade De Magret De Canard-not Available Today
roasted duck breast served over mixed greens tossed in tarragon vinaigrette and topped with blue cheese, candied walnuts and dried cranberries

Horsd' Oeuvre

$9.00

Feuilleté D’escargots
escargots sautéed in butter with parsley, garlic, shallots, spinach, tomatoes, walnuts, with creamy blue cheese sauce; topped with puff pastry

$7.00

Escargots Bourguignons
six escargots sautéed with butter, garlic, mushrooms, shallots and parsley

$7.00

Escargots En Brioche
six escargots sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter, tomatoes served over toasted brioche and flambeed with pastis

$12.00

Assiette De Fromage
bleu d'auvergne, montrachet chêvre, port salut and camembert served with toast points and fresh seasonal fruit

$9.00

Petit Chêvre Fondu à La Provençale
goat cheese flavored with olive oil and topped with sweet balsamic onion marmalade and breadcrumbs and baked to a golden brown

$10.00

Charcuterie Du Central
house made selection of pates and cured meats served with dijon mustard, red onions, cornichons, and croutons

$9.00

L' Ail, Le Brie, Et Les Croutons
baked whole garlic head, brie cheese, and toast

Les Viandes

$21.00

Entrecote Beurre Maitre D'hotel
grilled ribeye enhanced with an herbed compund butter

$19.00

Veau Sauce Tomate
veal scaloppini lightly dusted in flour, pan seared and paired with a roasted garlic and fresh tomato nage

$15.00

Daube De Boeuf
all natural beef braised with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, served over pasta

$13.00

Trio De Saucisses
a delightful trio of pork, chicken, and merquez sausages finished with a whole grain mustard sauce

$15.00

Porc Farci
juciy pork loin stuffed with bacon, apples, pears, dried cranberries and walnuts accentuated with a red wine and shallot demi-glace

Les Poissions

$21.00

St Jacques Au Porto
pan seared scallops served over mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and finished with a port and red grape gastrique

$16.00

Bouillabaisse Du Central
saffron infused mediterranean fish fumet, with shrimp, scallops, fish morsels, mussels, and potatoes accompanied by rouille, croutons and parmesan cheese

$15.00

Truite Amandine
rainbow trout sauteed in sweet butter with toasted almonds and shallots; finished with lemon juice

$16.00

Saumon Sauce Provencal
grilled filet of north atlantic salmon topped with a rustic ragout of tomatoes, olives, capers, onions, garlic and lemon juice

$16.00

Loup De Mer
grilled sea bass finished with a rich saffron cream sauce

Le Plate Vegetarien

$12.00

Le Plate Vegetarien
creamy risotto with eggplant, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and finished with feta cheese

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2009 | Best Happy-Hour Menu

2008 | Best Everyday French Restaurant

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