18 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!“

“Dine in | $30–50 We hadn’t been to Vincenzo’s in several years and decided to give it another try last night. With the new ownership, the level of hospitality has truly stepped up. We ran about 10 minutes late for our reservation, and when I called, they assured me it was no problem — even though there were people waiting for tables when we arrived. I really appreciated that they still honored our reservation and welcomed us warmly. Our server was attentive, checking in often to make sure everything was just right. The owner, Colton, was engaged with guests, serving, chatting, offering suggestions, and making everyone feel at home. Chef Heidi’s dishes were outstanding. My friend ordered the meatballs (something I usually avoid), but they were absolutely delicious. We also had the fritto misto, zucchini fritters, fettuccine and veal, all fantastic dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate — perfect for a date night. Between the warm hospitality, excellent food, and inviting setting, Vincenzo’s has become a spot we will happily return to.“

“Had a great time at Ti Amo this evening. Our waiter Cole answered all our questions, even explained to us what capers are! The food was delicious and the music and atmosphere just added to the experience making it a delightful evening. We got the meatball appetizer, so good! And has the pastas as our entree. Delicious!!!! The manager Josh was very helpful as well and kept checking on the tables so kindly, we appreciated it. The dessert was also AMAZING, had the seasonal which was an apple tart and cast iron cookie mmmmhmm! I can’t wait to come back again! Thank you!!!!“

“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,

I rarely write reviews but when I do they are always positive.

It’s just not my speed to complain about people….

Hey everyone has a bad day.

In this case it was definitely my bag to write a positive review and it was 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 Emma….Kiel….and especially Alora are top shelf A+++ highly educated and extremely dedicated to premium, genuine A+ 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
North Jersey“

“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“

“First timers. Reserved a 630 table on a Saturday. Seated promptly, and water and service followed quickly. Our server, Lexy, took good care of us, taking our orders and staging our meal out without any rush. Able to enjoy our app and cocktails before mains brought out. Steaks were cooked perfectly, and the meal was fantastic! We’ll be back!“

“I was craving an eat coast style Stromboli and man I love the way they make them here. 😎👍🏼great team there too.“

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

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

“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.“

“Group of 6, dined on patio. Greeting at front door was appreciated and nice. Seating on the patio was quick and courteous. Menu selection was nice (alas though, we miss the coconut shrimp). Value received was great. Our server did perfectly and our food prompt, accurate and tasty. A perfect dinner with friends.“

“We go to Smoky mountain pizza often. We always have great service and delicious food. It is always an amazing family environment and we feel our kids can be kids. When we go on Sundays, our kids get to eat for free which is really helpful. Today we had a weird experience and it left us feeling confused. We were charged for our kids’ meals (on a Sunday) and when we asked our server about it, she said “they must have changed it with the new menu.” We left it at that and paid full price. I called the restaurant to check if they do in fact still offer “kids eat free” on Sunday, she said yes. Hopefully management can help servers understand when deals are good.“

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