Noisette opened in 2022 in a revamped restaurant space that's distractingly elegant — though not in a stiff, white-tablecloth kind of way. The white decor with pops of pastel and a mix of modern and vintage is inviting and transportive. Small vases of flowers on each table add a romantic touch, as do the mismatched flatware and floral antique plates. The menu is a slightly upscale take on cuisine bourgeoise, or French home cooking, and a tempting brunch has proved a welcome addition. Noisette’s delectable sweets are not to be missed, nor is the lineup from its attached daytime bakery.

Chefs Tim Lu and Lillian Cho earned their chops in some of New York's top restaurants but thankfully chose Denver to open their own place. Sophisticated and spacious with a separate patisserie up front, the dining room is elegant, but the real draw is the precisely crafted dishes bound by tradition while reflecting a creative approach.

An elegant French eatery could easily feel out of place in Denver, a city that happily embraces a decidedly laid-back lifestyle. But Noisette fits right in while also raising the bar when it comes to ambience, service and fine-dining fare.

Feeling fancy? Transport yourself to France on Saturday or Sunday at Noisette. The LoHi restaurant launched its bourgeois-style brunch in January with French classics like Oeufs en Meurette (poached eggs with bacon, pearl onions, mushrooms and wine sauce), or an omelet with cheese, chives and caviar, which pairs well with champagne or a Pomme Royale calvados cocktail. And if you’re in a rush, head to the bakery, where co-owner Lillian Cho will tempt you with beautiful, flaky pastries.

Classy. Refined. Packed with flavor but polished to perfection. The bakery is where you’ll probably have a religious experience tasting the buttery, flakey delight of a croissant, quiche, or tart, and staying for dinner will transport you to the land of romance and opulence itself.

Classy. Refined. Packed with flavor but polished to perfection. The bakery is where you’ll probably have a religious experience tasting the buttery, flakey delight of a croissant, quiche, or tart, and staying for dinner will transport you to the land of romance and opulence itself.