18 Best Italian Restaurants in Boulder

“We have been here a couple times for special occasions and all times we have had a superb experience. They do have unique and innovative cuisine, an incredibly passionate and knowledgeable group of sommeliers, and a service experience that makes you feel special. We think we are fortunate to have them in Boulder and think it is definitely worth prioritizing if you are coming to the area or live in Denver.“

“Stella's has a wonderful ambiance and beautiful decor. The food is absolutely delicious and so creative. Stuffed pesto gnocci and the carrot risotto were standouts. Some of the dishes are small, but that works out great if you are wanting to try a lot of different items. The lavender panna cotta my mother in law was given for her birthday treat was out of this world!

Vegetarian options: Lots of risotto and several salad options. Pesto gnocci and an eggplant steak. Desserts.“

“Basta is, hands down, THE best restaurant in Boulder. We have been to Basta countless times over the past 7 years and have never had even a bad bite, let alone dish. Their food is exquisite. So are their cocktails. Their service is second to none. And all within a beautiful, comfortable welcoming space. We are very lucky to have Basta here- go try it and see for yourself.“

“The eggplant sandwich was amazing!! Very large portions of the sandwich and the cheese sticks, and both were delicious. I am so glad we discovered this inside the Avanti food hall!!
The service was great, food was prepared quickly and staff was very friendly.“

“very nice staff. a quick tasty lunch and you get a lot of good, fresh food for under 20$.“

“Food has so much flavor! Took forever for the beers (tapped keg). Got it after we received dinner, but still had to pay for it. That's the only complaint. Server was great and the atmosphere was perfect to catch up with old friends“

“We came to Ado’s with a group of 12 for dinner the night before our wedding. The staff was awesome and attentive, and Ado came out to speak with us. Everyone raved about the food — I had the chicken marsala and it was hands down the best I’d ever had. It was a great experience and we will certainly return next time we visit Boulder.“

“The fresh pasta is FABULOUS! Watching them prepare my food while we chatted was an added bonus. Fast, friendly and delicious!“

“Very good Italian restaurant. Our only observation is about the veal entrees - the piccata was not breaded and fried. It was poached. The veal with mushroom sauce was also poached. Both were very good, but not as advertised. The waitress, Angie, was very pleasant and efficient. We will definitely dine there again.“

“Angelo's is a regular stop for us. Their cheese steaks and Italian hoagie ("The Torresdale") are the closest I've found in Boulder to traditional Philly fare. The Fairmount is their delicious veggie sandwich option. Prices are fair for Boulder. Staff are friendly and the whole restaurant is clean and inviting.“

“The whole family enjoys every thing, every time.“

“I stopped into Pasta 🍝 Jay’s for a quick bite to eat and also had an amazing lavender gin cocktail! The meatballs were delicious. I sat at the bar, everyone was friendly. The atmosphere was great and the wine list was spectacular.“

“such a good deal and great atmosphere! sam was very helpful and went out of his way to make dinner with my friends an amazing experience; our heater wasn’t working and he made sure that he brought us one that was - even though he was busy. i cannot recommend this place enough!!

Dietary restrictions: i have a nut allergy and sam + the kitchen were very vigilant to make sure that my food was safe!“

“We had a very nice lunch outside! Picture perfect weather !“

“Chill place to hang out and enjoy some coffee. Plenty of space and a variety of seating options. Reasonable prices. Plenty of place to charge if you need. T.v.s (on mute) to enjoy as well depending of your taste.

Wheelchair accessibility: Commerical entry doors not automatic tho just fyi.“

“Started with the mac and cheese absolutely delicious. Had the lasagna, AMAZING. His slow cooked ribs the meat fell completely off the bone. The lasagna was to die for definitely had an homemade taste, and as i write this we have a pizza it looks amazing i'm sure it will be just as good.“

“Great vibes. Food was wonderful. Bree (sp) was our server. Very accommodating and friendly. An asset to your organization.“