17 Best Italian Restaurants in Boise

“Had trouble with this section. Would have raved more.“

“Had a fabulous dinner starting with the calamari and a charcuterie board. Our main dishes included the cacciuco (seafood stew), tagliatelle with bolognese and tortioli pasta with hazelnut pesto, carmelized pearl onions and local roasted assorted mushrooms. For dessert we shared the chocolate tiramisu. Everything was outstanding and the service was excellent. Definitely would recommend!“

“Ti Amo Ti Amo! Loved everything from start to finish. We arrived at 830p and was worried because they close at 9p but the welcome was warm, the service throughout was fabulous - no one rushed us, they gave just the right amount of attention, the food was delicious and good proportions at reasonable prices. We had calamari, olive tapenade, flatbread, chicken masala, pizza, gnocchi. I wish we took pictures but we ate eagerly and there was nothing left. I did do a takeout order of tiramisu and snapped photo. Best tiramisu I've had in a long time. A must try if you're in Boise!“

“Made a reservation for Valentines Day while my husband and I were in town for a concert. Every place in town was booked solid for the holiday, but we got lucky and got a table last minute!
We were not disappointed one little bit. The hostess and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere was laid back with romantic vibes, drinks were mixed to perfection and the food was perfection. We ordered drinks first, a dirty martini for my husband and the sage berry bliss for me. Both were mixed well, mine was sweet but not overly sweet, it was just right and paired well with the burrata appetizer. It was light and sweet with pear, brown butter crumble and honey. It was exactly what we wanted for a light appetizer. For the main course I ordered the king salmon & my husband ordered the NY strip steak. Portions were bigger than we anticipated, but not overwhelming. The flavor combinations were unexpected but delicious on both entrees. We ordered cheesecake for dessert. It was surprisingly light but decadent as well, with a chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries. We topped off the meal with a couple of cappuccinos, which were divine.
The entire meal was perfect and delicious. Our server was on point, very helpful with suggestions on entrees as well as our drinks. He never left us waiting & took very good care of us.
The ambience inside the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing with beautiful table linens as well as candles on each table which gave a nice romantic feel to the whole experience. The restaurant was full but not loud at all. It was a unique experience to have full view of the kitchen & chefs while they prepared orders as well as the bartenders while they mixed drinks for the tables.
We will definitely be making Tovalata a part of our trips whenever we travel to Boise in the future. It’s absolutely worth checking out. My husband and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh and exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine!“

“Home made ravioli’s were awesome! Tiramisu was huge!“

“Hello,

My name is Ronnie and I never write reviews it’s just not my speed….In this case it was definitely my bag and extremely warranted….

Tracy has been my server every time I dine at “The Garden”….she is absolutely fantastic….fun…witty and overall extremely nice and professional at her job…..she is by far my favorite server not only this side but both sides of the Rockies!!

The Managers Alora….Kiel….and especially Emma are top shelf A+++ educated and highly dedicated to premium genuine customer service…

The whole staff are friendly fun and pleasure to be around….one last thing….Tracy has been at this “Garden” location for close to decade and a half…. So that goes to show you she Is Extremely great at her position in the Olive Garden family….

Respectfully Submitted,

Ronnie Voeglie

Boise , Idaho“

“Outstanding pizza and great service! We will certainly be returning.“

“Visited for the first time today and loved their pizza. Waitresses were so attentive and service was stellar. Such great vibes! Will be back for lasagna night!“

“Excellent pizza and family owned service I highly recommend this restaurant“

“Our server made a great recommendation on the leek and mushroom pasta with the addition of steak, it was an unexpected and delightful pairing! I was underwhelmed with the cliche art and seating. The table next us felt bad and kept trying to be more than quiet because it was so close and you couldn’t help overhearing a conversation, we eventually just made jokes about it and helped them celebrate their night. We enjoyed the food and unexpected guests, but it felt rushed and too quick for a date night.“

“I've been coming here since they first opened in the early 1990s. Best New York style pizza I have had in Boise. Highly recommend the Stromboli with their homemade meatballs.“

“We order from these guys A lot. Best pizza in town by far! highly recommend!“

“Genuinely the best pizza I’ve had in the Boise area — and honestly even better than places I’ve tried in Seattle. You can taste how fresh and authentic everything is, from the ingredients to the final dish. The service was amazing, with perfect pacing between appetizers and entrées. I can’t recommend this place enough. Tony and his wife are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the entire experience was truly special.“

“Great sandwiches. Some of the best I have ever had in Boise. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Not a bad choice!! If you're in a bus, truck trailer, or any other big rig, you're screwed for parking. There is 1 spot on the side of the road you can park a bus or similarly sized vehicle, but it seems that employees park in it.“

“I never understand why this place isn’t busier. They have a fantastic happy hour menu. All the servers are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere. They have a lovely patio. Every kid gets a full cup of crayons and some coloring books. They have a little arcade room. It’s a great place to bring your family. My kids love the build your own pizza. I’m a huge fan of the mozzarella sticks (I love how thin they are and there’s a good crunch) and the vegetable Alfredo. The portions are huge.“

“Delicious food and friendly service! On recommendation from Spencer, I tried the stromboli. Glad I did. 😁😋“