1. Accolades for Panzano and Executive Chef Elise Wiggins:
2015
Zagat 2015
America’s Top Restaurants
Westword Best of Denver 2015
Best Italian
Zagat 2015
10 Most Influential Female Chefs in Denver
Colorado Bites 2015
Best Happy Hour in Downtown Denver
Chefs Feed 2015
Elise wins Colorado lamb recipe contest
AAA - 2015
Four Diamonds
Westword 2015
Twelve Best Chefs Counters in Denver
2014
Westword Best of Denver 2014
Best Gluten Free Dish
Westword Best of Denver 2014
Best Italian Readers Choice
Westword 2014
Ten Best Hotel Restaurants in Denver
Fodor’s 2014
Five Restaurants to Watch in 2014
AAA - 2014
Four Diamonds

2. Zagat 2014
Best Lunch Deals in Denver
303 Magazine
Ten Most Influential Restaurants in Denver 2004-2014
James Beard Foundation 2014
One of the favorite dishes served at Beard House in 2014
Yahoo.com 2014
Favorite Caesar Salads in the US
Eater.com 2014
Ten Best Downtown Upscale Lunches
Zagat 2014
Best Power Breakfasts in Denver
Westword Best of Denver 2014
Best Italian Readers Choice
Westword 2014
Ten Best Hotel Restaurants in Denver
Indulge Denver 2014
Best in the Mile High City Award
2012-13
2012 Zagat, America’s Top Restaurants
Panzano listed in Denver section
AAA – 2012-2013
Four Diamonds
Westword Best of Denver 2012
“Best Italian”
Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide 2012
“To Die For”
Thrillist 2013
Denver’s 8 Best Happy Hours

3. 2010-11
Westword Best of Denver 2011
Best Italian
Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide
“Heavenly”
“Westword Best of Denver 2010
Best Happy Hour for Foodies
AAA - 2010
Four Diamonds
5280 Magazine
Best Gluten Free in Denver
2009
2009 Zagat, America’s Top Restaurants
Panzano listed in Denver section
November, 2009, “Heavenly”
Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide
2008
September 8, 2008, Denver Business Journal
Nominated Outstanding Women in Business
2008 Zagat, America’s Top Restaurants
Panzano listed in Denver section
November, 2008, “To Die For” Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide
November, 2008, Chef Magazine
Nominated for Chef of the Year
2007
September, 2007, Law Week Colorado

4. Best Place for Power Meals
October, 2007, James Beard Taste of America Dinner
Host site for dinner featuring Colorado’s top chefs
One of only 20 sites in the US.
2006
2006 National Restaurant Association national Spirit Award
2006 Zagat, America’s Top Restaurants
Panzano listed in Denver section
March 8, 2006, Outfront
Elise named Colorado Chef of the Year with cover photo
March 10, 2006, Rocky Mountain News Dining Guide
Top of the Heap Italian – Panzano
March 24, 2007, Rocky Mountain News Dining Guide
Panzano Best Italian
2005
2005 Chef of the Year, American Culinary Federation
April 28, 2005, Rocky Mountain News Dining Guide
Featured Panzano as one of the top 10 restaurants and best Italian
2005 Zagat, America’s Top Restaurants
Panzano listed in Denver section
September 2005, 5280 magazine
Denver’s 25 Very Best Restaurants – Panzano
April 2005, 5280 magazine
Four star review
2005 National Restaurant Association Colorado Good Neighbor Award