Press and Awards
Carlos’ Bistro has won many awards over the years for its superior service and delicious fine dining.
2022
- Zagat Magazine 2022– #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 10th Year in a row!
2021
- Zagat Magazine 2021 – #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 9th Year in a row!
- Yelp – Best of Yelp! Best New American restaurant
- Google – Best Bistro
2020
- Zagat Magazine 2020 – #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 8th Year in a row!
2019
- Zagat Magazine 2019 – #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 7th Year in a row!
2018
- Zagat Magazine 2018 – #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 6th Year in a row!
2017
- Zagat Magazine 2017 – #1 Restaurant in Colorado for the 5th Year in a row!
2016
- The Gazette – OpenTable’s 100 Best U.S. Restaurants
- Denver Business Journal – OpenTable’s 100 Best U.S. Restaurants
- Zagat 2016 – Top 3 in state (28 out of 30 Food Points)
2015
- Zagat Magazine 2015 – Top 3 in state (28 out of 30 Food Points)
- Open Table 2015 – Top 100 best restaurants in America
- Open Table 2015 – Diners’ Choice – Best Overall Restaurant
- Open Table 2015 – Diners’ Choice – Best Overall Cuisine
- The Gazette 2015 – Restaurant again ranks among top 100
2014
- Zagat Magazine 2014 – Best Top Restaurant in the U.S.
- Open Table 2014 – Top 100 best restaurants in America
- Open Table 2014 – #1 in Colorado
2013
- Zagat Magazine 2013 – Best Top Restaurant in the U.S.
- ColoradoSprings.com – Teresa’s pick: Early Bird Dinner
- Talk of the Town 2013 – Excellence in Customer Satisfaction – 5 Stars
- Yelp 2013 – #1 Restaurant Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2013 – #1 Dining Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2013 – Certificate of Excellence 2012 (rating: 4.5)
- OpenTable 2013 – Winner: Diner’s Choice
- The Gazette 2013 – Survey Hails Colorado Springs Bistro as Top Restaurant
2012
- Yelp 2012 – #1 Restaurant Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2012 – #1 Dining Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2012 – Certificate of Excellence 2012 (rating: 4.5)
- Talk of the Town 2012 – Excellence in Customer Satisfaction – 5 Stars
2011
- Talk of the Town 2011 – Excellence in Customer Satisfaction – 5 Stars
- Yelp 2011 – #1 Restaurant Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2011 – #1 Restaurant Choice in Colorado Springs
- The Gazette 2011 – GO! Best of the Springs, Silver
2010
- Talk of the Town 2010 – Excellence in Customer Satisfaction – 5 Stars
- The Gazette – Best of the Springs 2010 – Best Seafood
- Yelp 2010 – #1 Restaurant Choice in Colorado Springs
- TripAdvisor 2010 – #1 Dining Choice in Colorado Springs
2009
- ColoradoSprings.com – The fish is exceptional at Carlos’ Bistro
- Colorado Springs Independent – Best of 2009, 2013 – Best Seafood, Bronze
- Colorado Springs Independent – Best of 2009 – Best Wait Staff, Bronze
- The Gazette Best of the Springs 2009 – Best Seafood
- The Houston Feeding Club 2009 On the Road to Outstanding by Craig Childrens and John Patton
- Talk of the Town 2009 – Excellence in Customer Service – 5 Stars
2008
- The Gazette – Best of the Springs 2008 – Best Oysters
2006
- Colorado Springs Style – A Touch of Magic by Maria Faulconer
2005
- The Gazette – Best of the Springs 2005 – Best New Restaurant
- The Gazette – Best of the Springs 2005 – Best Oysters
2004
- Colorado Springs Independent: An elegant reprieve: Good food, hospitality and a view at Carlos’ Bistro