Garlic Mike's | Italian Restaurants in Gunnison and Montrose, Colorado

Italian Restaurant in Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. Dining, catering, weddings and rehearsal diners.

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News & Awards

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Garlic Mike's was recognized by the Gunnison People's Choice Awards... AGAIN! (Seven years running)

Gunnison's Best
Best Date Place
Best Chef, Mike Busse
Best Restaurant
Best Waiter, Christian Ingram
Best Wedding Reception

Our newest restaurant in Montrose was voted Best Italian Restaurant by the Montrose Daily Press!

Other mentions:

Watch Garlic Mike on NBC 11 in Grand Junction
Voted Great Places to Drive to, by the Denver Post.

Linda DuVal of AAA Encompass Colorado says, "you've got to try Garlic Mike's!"

Benvenuti alla Garlic Mike's.

Garlic Mike's, invites you to enjoy the finest Italian cuisine this side of New Jersey. Red-checked tablecloths, family friendly, outdoor dining and nicely decorated environs make for a warm ambiance that welcome you to an atmosphere where you will truly enjoy a unique dining experience. For lunch or dinner, whether you are celebrating one of life's momentous occasions or just feel like enjoying a home-cooked meal, Garlic Mike's is the one dining experience that has all the right ingredients, and now in two locations.

Make Garlic Mike's in Gunnison your destination just south of Paradise! Or try out our newest location, Montrose Colorado, where we offer the same fabulous dinner menu!

Cooking Classes

Join Michael in Gunnison for a Garlic Mike's Cooking Classes at Interiors with Oohs and Aahs Showroom!

To be put on the waiting list-please email: CClarke@interiors-oohandaahs.com

Classes always fill up fast!

Vacation Values

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