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    Star Wine List 2026

    Ristorante di Sopra

    Colorado Springs

    Restaurant in Colorado Springs, United States

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Ristorante di Sopra is worth booking for a wine-minded Italian dinner in Old Colorado City, especially for couples or small groups who want a calmer alternative to Colorado Springs resort dining. Star Wine List recognition gives it a stronger wine signal than a generic neighborhood pick, while easy booking makes it useful for a planned dinner or a polished fallback.

    About Ristorante di Sopra

    Ristorante di Sopra is a Colorado Springs dinner option with evening hours Wednesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. Consider it when you want a planned dinner in Colorado Springs and want to include a venue with Star Wine List (2026) recognition in the decision set.

    The Star Wine List (2026) recognition is a key signal. That makes Ristorante di Sopra relevant for diners comparing dinner options where wine-list recognition matters, while avoiding assumptions about specific dishes, menu format, chef background, pricing, or service style. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, its listed hours are 4–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday.

    A Colorado Springs dinner option with Star Wine List recognition

    Ristorante di Sopra is best evaluated around its key features: it is in Colorado Springs, it has evening hours Wednesday through Sunday, the dress code is smart casual, it has Star Wine List (2026) recognition. If you are comparing it with other named options, Ristorante del Lago may be another restaurant to review, while Penrose Room may fit a different kind of dinner plan. The right choice depends on the occasion, timing, what each venue currently offers.

    Do not expect extensive details about chef biography, signature dishes, price, seating, or a fixed format. Focus the decision around category and logistics: Colorado Springs, dinner hours, smart-casual dress, Star Wine List recognition. For broader trip planning, pair it with Our full Colorado Springs restaurants guide, then use Our full Colorado Springs hotels guide, Our full Colorado Springs bars guide, Our full Colorado Springs wineries guide, Our full Colorado Springs experiences guide to build the rest of the night.

    Who should keep it on the shortlist

    Choose Ristorante di Sopra when the schedule works for an evening meal in Colorado Springs and Star Wine List (2026) recognition is a meaningful part of the comparison. Choose Summit, Roth's Sea & Steak, Natural Epicurean, Penrose Room, or Ristorante del Lago if their current hours, setting, or offering better match the group. Compare official current information before booking to make a practical distinction.

    The main planning point is timing. Ristorante di Sopra is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open 4–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday. That makes it a dinner-only listing, not a lunch stop. Keep it on the shortlist when those hours and a smart-casual evening plan fit the trip.

    The takeThis is a venue built for evenings when the meal matters: date nights, anniversaries and other celebrations that call for thoughtful cuisine and a considered wine program. Because the restaurant is framed as Italian fine dining with a recognized wine list, it also suits diners who prioritize wine — collectors, enthusiasts or anyone looking for sommelier-led guidance. In a market where refined Italian restaurants are uncommon, Ristorante di Sopra serves as a destination for people seeking a more formal, wine-forward night out rather than a quick casual meal.
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    Restaurant contextColorado Springs, United States

    Planning details

    Location
    4 S 28th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
    Website
    ristorantedisopra.com
    Phone
    (719) 985-8832
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Ristorante di Sopra presents itself as an intimate, refined Italian address that feels distinct within Colorado Springs. The copy frames it as Italian fine dining — an uncommon presence in a city known more for altitude and steak houses than for nuanced pasta and wine lists. A White Star recognition for the wine list reinforces a tone of seriousness and sophistication; the program is described as demonstrating range and sourcing intelligence. The house is already characterized elsewhere as romantic, cozy and elegant, and the narrative in the description supports a polished, quietly elevated dining environment rather than loud, casual fare.

    Best For

    This is a venue built for evenings when the meal matters: date nights, anniversaries and other celebrations that call for thoughtful cuisine and a considered wine program. Because the restaurant is framed as Italian fine dining with a recognized wine list, it also suits diners who prioritize wine — collectors, enthusiasts or anyone looking for sommelier-led guidance. In a market where refined Italian restaurants are uncommon, Ristorante di Sopra serves as a destination for people seeking a more formal, wine-forward night out rather than a quick casual meal.

    Ordering Tips

    Focus on the signature plates listed by the venue: Crab Arancini to start, then mains such as the Seafood Risotto from Southern Italy, Pappardelle with Duck Ragù, Osso Bucco or Seared Sea Scallops. The description highlights a serious wine program and a White Star recognition, so plan to consult the wine list or ask staff for pairings — the value here is as much in the wines as in the food. If wine is important to your meal, request recommendations from the on-site team to leverage the program the recognition signals.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Strikes a perfect balance between lively and intimate with soft lighting, creating an ideal atmosphere for conversations and special occasions.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RomanticCozyIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionCelebration

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Crab Arancini
    • Seafood Risotto from Southern Italy
    • Pappardelle with Duck Ragù
    • Osso Bucco
    • Seared Sea Scallops
    Planning details

    Location

    4 S 28th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · Directions

    (719) 985-8832

    ristorantedisopra.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Summit, American Cuisine, American Cuisine
    • Natural Epicurean, Notable alternative
    • Penrose Room, Notable alternative
    • Ristorante del Lago, Notable alternative
    • Roth's Sea & Steak, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    Ristorante di Sopra is the better pick when the brief is Italian dinner with a wine focus and an easier booking path. Ristorante del Lago is the closer Italian cross-shop if a resort setting matters more than Old Colorado City convenience. For a higher-ceremony meal, Penrose Room is the splurge direction, but it is also the less casual choice.

    Summit makes more sense for American cuisine and a broader resort-style experience. Roth's Sea & Steak is the stronger answer for groups that want steakhouse flexibility rather than an Italian-leaning dinner. Natural Epicurean is the practical alternative for a lighter, wellness-oriented meal.

    For value, the decision comes down to occasion rather than a stated price tier. Pick Ristorante di Sopra for wine, conversation, a lower-friction reservation. Pick Penrose Room for formality, Summit for American resort dining, Ristorante del Lago for Italian in a resort context, Roth's Sea & Steak for a steak-and-seafood group, Natural Epicurean when the meal needs to feel lighter.

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    Ristorante di SopraColorado Springs;
    Star Wine Lists 2026
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    2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Forbes 4-Star
    Natural EpicureanColorado SpringsNo published awards;
    Penrose RoomColorado SpringsNo published awards;
    Ristorante del LagoColorado Springs
    Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Ristorante di Sopra?

    Specific dishes or menu format are not detailed here. The safest approach is to review the current menu directly with the venue and factor in the Star Wine List (2026) recognition if that matters to your meal. If you are comparing options, Ristorante del Lago is another named restaurant to review.

    What should a first-timer know about Ristorante di Sopra?

    Ristorante di Sopra is in Colorado Springs, has a smart-casual dress code, is listed as open 4–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. It has Star Wine List (2026) recognition. For a different dinner plan, Penrose Room is another comparison to consider.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Ristorante di Sopra?

    Dinner is the only option: the listed hours are 4–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with no lunch hours provided. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. If you need a different time of day, compare current hours at other venues such as Natural Epicurean.

    What are alternatives to Ristorante di Sopra in Colorado Springs?

    Other named options to compare include Summit, Penrose Room, Roth's Sea & Steak, Natural Epicurean, Ristorante del Lago. Compare Ristorante di Sopra's hours, smart-casual dress code, location, Star Wine List (2026) recognition with each venue's current information before deciding.

    Is Ristorante di Sopra good for a special occasion?

    It can fit a planned evening if the 4–9 PM Wednesday-through-Sunday hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition match what you want. Details about room style, pricing, menu are not available here. Penrose Room is another named option to compare for a different occasion.