My wife and I were in Telluride for the Bluegrass Festival and spent a wonderful evening at the Excelsior Cafe. The food was creative, beautifully presented and excellent. Our waiter, Jeffery, was prompt, helpful, informative and remembered every detail, as were all the staff we spoke with. It is rare leave a restaurant and feel it was a positive experience... more

My family and I went to the cafe last year (June 08) and had 4 of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Unfortunately, that chef doesn't work there anymore and this year we had a terrible experience. The food isn't 'moderately' priced, it's expensive. $175 for 2 appetizers, 2 soups, 1 salad, 4 entrees, 1 kid meal,... more

I have eaten here numerous times. The food tends to be very good. There is a bar special with pizza and pasta which includes a glass of wine if you can find a seat before 6:30pm (I advise you to get there as soon as they open for that special!). At times the barstaff seems eager to oversell and does... more

Food was good but my credit card was charged more than I signed for - caveat emptor. more

This definitely seemed to be a hot spot in Telluride, and we were lucky to get a table outside on the small patio. The inside vibe is cool and people seemed to be really enjoying the wine or cocktails on the fun short tables. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and the evening air. The food was tasty. I... more

Everything we ordered was great. The kids had a pizza and some soup. Both were fantastic. We had a pasta with lamb and also a pasta with Elk. Excellent! The staff were very friendly and offered great suggestions. Treat yourself to this little gem in Telluride. more

We took our two kids (aged 10 and 12) for an early dinner. Our waiter was very good, pointing out the end of season "sale" wine list along with a good bottle of Italian wine. My husband had the trout dish - it was quite good, but he was hoping to make a healthy choice and the dish was prepared... more

My wife and I were on a 4 day trip to escape last week. We were starving after our first day of skiing. We walked in and there were no seats available at the Excelsior, so we stopped at the bar. Between 5:30 and 6:30 they have a bar menu. For Under 20 dollars a plate you get to choose... more

Unfortunately, our group's dining experience at the Excelsior Cafe provided a low point to an otherwise delightful visit to Telluride. The staff member who took the reservation for our 10-person group somehow entered it the computer as a reservation for three. Not a huge problem, since the manager courteously apologized for the mistake and had us seated in 15 minutes.... more