Restaurant Reviews

WAYWARD EXPEDITION
Zebulon's food, service falters short of summit

AUTHENTIC GEM
La Carreta's Mexican dishes worthy of gathering

GLAM PIZZA
The food at Marilyn's doesn't quite live up to the name. It's more starlet than star, good enough to make it but without the rich depth to really become a sensation. Still, it's a good place for lunch or something cool on a hot day.

'Artisan Ravioli' tops predictable menu at Bravino's
On a recent evening in the almost empty dining room of Bravino's Trattoria & Pizzeria, owner Mary Jane Nelson and a server sat at the bar stuffing menus and discussing, what else? The ravioli.

SWEET SPOT
Whenever I want to convince out-of-towners that Colorado Springs is cooler than our reputation might suggest, I take them to Shuga's.

New South Wales proves less lavish than its prices
Longtime steak and seafood restaurant New South Wales has awoken from a 10-month, COSMIX-induced slumber.

'CUE 'N' CAJUN
Sides stand up to yummy main dishes at Bayou BarBQ

A PURE GAMBLE
No middle ground for bistro meals at former Eden

ISLAND PARADISE
'Fresh' is the byword at upscale Palapa's Surfside

TIME FOR TACOS
West-side eatery has tasty dishes but can't compete with cheaper options

MIXED REVIEWS
Touches of authenticity aren't enough to make Tuscan Sun a star

SERIOUS STEAK
If locals have a long-term love affair with any restaurant in Colorado Springs, it's Steaksmith. When the Gazette staff suggests others for "Best Steakhouse," readers always correct us. They also heap "Best Wait Staff" and other laurels on the Academy Boulevard mainstay. The parking lot is reliably full, even on typically slow week nights.

AMERICAN THAI
Expect lots of sugar in nice restaurant’s well-priced dishes

NO MEX LIKE NEW MEX
It takes some searching to find best red chili in town

INSTANT SHAWARMA
Common menu items have standout flavors, and the Turkish coffee is divine