Alys' Restaurant

This place is awesome! I am 81. Took my wife here for her birthday
It was the best dinning experience we ever have had. Everything was cooked to perfection, many choices, lots of high quality wines,just can't put all into words
We will be going back as soon as we can. The best !!!!

Exceptional in all regards. The White Bean and Ham Soup was delicious with a complex velvety broth that brought tears to my eyes. For the main course, I had the lamb, and my wife had the pork. Both seasoned and cooked to perfection. May I suggest the Ramey Pinot Noir as an excellent pair? Finished it off with carrot cake and the Angel Food. Get a reservation and then get ready to enjoy yourself. We will definitely be back... often.

Fine dining in a warm, bright space that reflects the uniqueness of Alys, who still does all the baking and preps things like the delicious salad dressing. Her wine collection is varied and well priced. We savored a 2018 Ramey Pinot Noir - worried it was too old but she promised she'd drink it if we did not like it. (She did not get a drop.) The wine list is laminated but the nightly menu is all verbal so listen carefully. We had rack of lamb and salmon, both delish. Save room for dessert!

I've had two amazing meals here and highly recommend Alys'. The environment is so lovely, the service stellar and the food is to die for. The wine list is very reasonable and what a selection. Don't forget to make reservations in advance. But do not miss out on this dinning experience!! Even the bathroom is adorable! What a gem.

Great food and great service equals a great experience! We sat on the patio and it was perfect.

Love all about this place. The food is amazing. The staff is the most professional I have ever been served by. The food is amazing.

Excellent customer service..owner went out of her way to serve us. Food was excellent

You won't be disappointed. A surprising gem in such a small community. Alys is a great host and runs a tight ship. We were a party of three. Larger groups might not fit as easily, you should ask when you call. The menu is small but thoughtful and focused. The kitchen cooked and timed things just right. Rack of lamb cooked actually rare -- the meat eaters at our table were delighted. Super rich crab cakes, not doughy, sauteed crispy. Wine list is deep too. Local art on the walls!

I dined here a couple months ago on a whim. Had Chicken Cordon Bleu with a salad, potatoes and wine. The meal was delicious. The atmosphere is very homely, which makes sense as it's in the owners home!! Such a cool small time vibe and atmosphere. This is definitely the "fanciest" restaurant in La Veta, but it's far from pretentious. I can't wait to go back when I come back down.Seating is limited and you definitely need to make a reservation ahead of time. Enjoy!

I have been coming here for several years now and we absolutely love Aly’s so so so much. Its always the most amazing environment and Aly is so dedicated to delicious cuisine!!! Occasionally the wait staff is low but there is absolutely no room to complain when everything else is so perfect. I would recommend Aly’s to anyone who loves food and loves having a good time :)))

Alys’ Restaurant is an oasis in a desert of fine dining. There are other enjoyable places in the area, but nothing approaching this quality.
The food is excellent, with a verbal menu of the usual steaks and other grilled meats, but also with interesting items and vegetarian items changing weekly. Whatever they’re serving, you can count on it to be well executed and best quality.
The wine list is very nice and the prices are half what you expect in a larger town. You won’t find a quality cocktail like this anywhere at this price.
The desserts are mainly house made and the choices are many, so leave some room!
The dining room and the patio are comfortable and interesting and all is immaculately clean.
You’re going to love this place if you are looking for a relaxing fine dining experience at a very reasonable cost.

I really can't say enough about Alys' restaurant, it is WAY off of the main routes and totally worth making the trip. The menu changes constantly and nothing is bad, you can't make a bad choice. The chef has an amazing flair for flavor combinations, you must give this place a try, you will be back often. We go as much as possible!

This place will blow your mind! Always good food with a back home atmosphere.

A true artisan style eatery. our kind of food.
Well prepared with good ingredients.
We've been to some top name restaurants and have felt pushed between courses. Not here.
Be prepared to enjoy your wine and conversation. Good food preparation can't be rushed.

What a great find! Lovely ambiance with choice of 5 prixe fix dinners, one of them vegetarian with an excellent and incredibly reasonably-priced wine list. My half rack of lamb was delicious and perfectly cooked. And Alys is a down-to-earth and interesting host who knows how to run a great restaurant!

8/12/23 update - We went out of our way to include a stop in La Veta specifically to enjoy Alys - what a delicious and hospitable experience. I’ve eaten in some of the finest restaurants and met some of the greatest chefs; Alys and her lovely abode are absolutely at the top. Our dinner was perfection and Alys was an amazing hostess, all at an excellent price.

Absolutely great place to eat. Reservations are required. Friendly staff and outstanding food. Recommend to anyone visiting La Veta. Best rack of Lamb was amazing

Aly is the best. She's super sweet and helpful. Will definitely be back. Pork chop was amazing! I'm a foodie and I left very happy.

DeLISH! Food/presentation is excellent! Casual, patio dining. Relaxed, quiet, comfy, welcoming... Really great place. We'll definitely go back.

Small restaurant but big on service and food. The menu changes each night, and my husband has the skirt steak cooked.exactly as he wanted it, while I had the moussaka. Absolutely delicious. There is a large wine list as well. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

I greatly enjoyed dinner on Saturday night (July 23) with friends, one of whom is a regular at Alys' Restaurant. I can see why! The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, the wine terrific.

We let Alys know I am vegan when we made the reservation; advance notice of dietary restrictions is always a good practice - we can't expect people to be mind readers. Alys prepared a hearty stuffed bell pepper with a savory rice and vegan "meat" filling for me, which was terrific. My friends enjoyed their steak and fish dishes as well. We also loved the olive and pickled tomato tapa already at the table when we were seated. The service was excellent, and Alys herself visited with us. The eco-friendly "Predator" (I know, ironic for a vegan) zinfandel, handpicked by Alys, was incredibly tasty as well.

If you are ever in the La Veta/Cuchara area, I'd definitely recommend you eat at Alys' Restaurant.