Avelina Menu

Welcome to Avelina, the newest gem in Denver's dining scene, located at 1550 17th St. This American restaurant offers an inventive menu that draws on locally sourced ingredients, showcasing both creativity and respect for classic flavors.

The charcuterie selection is a delightful way to start your meal, featuring options like duck liver mousse and smoked salmon rillette, perfectly complemented by house-made preserves. For shared plates, indulge in the grilled bok choy with cashew cream or the rich braised pork belly.

But save room for dessert, where highlights like the chocolate fondant and apricot tart make a sweet conclusion to your dining experience. Whether it’s an elegant dinner or a special event in their private room, Avelina promises exceptional service and a culinary journey that delights the senses.

CHARCUTERIE

• SOFT CHEESE

  crackers, preserves

  US$7.00

• HARD CHEESE

  crackers, preserves

  US$8.00

• BLEU CHEESE

  crackers, preserves

  US$8.00

• BREAD BOARD

  whipped butter, preserve

  US$5.00

• DUCK LIVER MOUSSE

  pickles, mustard, toast

  US$8.00

• SMOKED SALMON RILLETTE

  crispy capers, fried leeks, toast

  US$8.00

• CHORIZO

  pickles, mustard, toast

  US$7.00

• BOUDIN BLANC

  pickles, mustard, toast

  US$7.00

• CURED MEAT

  pickles, mustard, toast

  US$10.00

SHARED

• GRILLED BOK CHOY

  cashew cream, confit ginger, kimchi vinaigrette, garlic chips

  US$12.00

• LITTLE GEM SALAD

  black garlic caesar, parmesan crouton, pickled watermelon radish

  US$10.00

• SWEET POTATO BRAVAS

  mole, pumpkin seed chimichurri, goat cheese

  US$10.00

• ’CHICKEN FRIED’ MAITAKE MUSHROOM

  parmesan mornay, pickled red onion, chermoula, pickled mustard seeds

  US$13.00

• BRAISED PORK BELLY

  celeriac puree, apple fennel slaw, apple cider syrup

  US$15.00

• PEI MUSSELS

  ‘nduja broth, sausage, breadcrumbs, fine herbs, toast, garlic aioli

  US$14.00

• BURRATA & BEET SALAD

  salt-roasted beets, toasted seed crumble, citrus vinaigrette, calabrian bomba, toast

  US$17.00

• SMOKED WHITE CHEDDAR BISCUIT+

  tomato jam | +baked to order, please allow 20 minutes to reach the table

  US$7.00

MAINS

• CAVATELLI PASTA

  jalapeno hazelnut pesto, radicchio, pancetta, breadcrumbs, citron oil

  US$22.00

• BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

  roasted butternut squash, shallots, parmesan, pepitas

  US$18.00

• NORWEGIAN SALMON

  tomato bisque, charred leeks, pine nut chimichurri

  US$28.00

• ASH-CURED PORK TENDERLOIN

  delicata squash, golden raisins, brown butter, sunchoke chip

  US$27.00

• ROASTED CHICKEN

  achiote butter sauce, roasted butternut squash, piquillo peppers, creamy farro, pickles

  US$26.00

• COLORADO BISON RIBS

  creamy grits, bell pepper agrodolce, smoked almonds, bordelaise sauce

  US$30.00

• CRISPY WHOLE ALAMOSA STRIPED BASS

  braised escarole, miso glaze, mushrooms, sunchoke puree

  US$32.00

• 12 OZ. NEW YORK STRIP

  potato anna, sundried tomato relish, mushroom puree, au poivre sauce

  US$49.00

DESSERT

• CHOCOLATE FONDANT

  banana semifreddo, peanut butter cream, salted peanut sesame seed crumb

  US$9.00

• SWEET COCONUT “PARFAIT”

  plums, ginger honey, pastry crisps, smoked almonds

  US$8.00

• DULCE DE LECHE FLAN

  peaches, yuzu caramel

  US$8.00

• APRICOT TART

  hazelnut praline, chocolate pearls, nectarine

  US$8.00

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