Sensational Since 2004 . #1 Zagat-Rated Restaurant Since 2012

Press and Awards

Carlos’ Bistro has won many awards over the years for its superior service and delicious fine dining.

2024

  • Open Table 2024 – Diners’ Choice 2024

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

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 2015Restaurant 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 2013Survey 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




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About us

Carlos' Bistro is renowned for our exceptional customer service and tantalizing menu.