Meh. Not a place I’d go back to. Tasty food but soo overpriced. Pasta for $26 with a tiny bit of chicken just doesn’t excite me. The appetizers are small and are $17+, simply so overpriced…. I appreciate nice food and don’t mind spending a lot on food. But there needs to feel like value. Whether it’s extra unique, beautiful, organic, something special & at least a fairly portioned amount.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I stopped in for a late lunch to celebrate my best friend's birthday this week. It was our first time in! We had heard great things about the garden lasagna and shared this as well as the scallops appetizer. Everything was AMAZING! We had to finish with the Frazier cake after seeing a video of it on Instagram and Makena was so sweet and surprised us with a candle to help celebrate. We will absolutely be back! Thank you!!!
AmyV
This is tough because while the food is good, the service is horrible (and by service, I DON'T mean the kindness of the waiters). Our reservation was for 6:30, we got our drinks and app, and even though we ordered our food at 6:45ish, we didn't get it until 8:00pm. A second waitress had to come by and "confirm" what we got, AKA, take our order a second time. We asked them to comp our drinks because of the wait, and they did, so good job there, but overall, it was frustrating because we had other plans for the evening that we had to pivot on. Fortunately, it was only the two of us that were affected, but I would have been more upset if it meant putting others out. While the vibe/setting/food is incredible, if you have other plans for the evening and Apericena is your first stop, reconsider. If you choose to roll the dice, don't say I didn't tell you.
Allie Hussar
One of my favorite places! It’s calm and cozy. We had a beautiful table at the bay window and ordered the gluten free crepes! They were amazing and service was attentive and friendly- thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Peterson
First time dining at Apericena. We got off to a rough start as I showed up before the other two in the party. The server was with another table and got snotty with me when I said “I’m meeting people here.” Then from there it seemed to get better, only to wait almost an hour for three pesto panini’s-and we were the only table. The panini’s were cold but I was so hungry I didn’t want to bother. Overall, nice atmosphere, menu looks nice, but for now, I’m good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
jonathan hinton
Place was amazing!!
Diningout
After waiting over an hour for our entrees in the very chilly outdoor tent, we unfortunately decided to pay for our drinks and appetizer and leave because when our food finally did arrive it was cold and partially reheated. The restaurant did not offer to comp anything and made no real effort to apologize or set things right in our opinion. At the end of the day we spend over $50 for two glasses of wine, an appetizer, and 2 wasted hours.
Alyssa Behrens
Great experience with helpful menu for food allergies. Extensive wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G D
I’ve been here 5+ times now and have always had a lovely experience. Food is always great and the staff is always kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Strick9
The tirumisu was really good but the entree was only ok. The flavors were good...but the chicken was very dry. I know Italian restaurants are meant to be a drawn out experience but this was a bit much. The appetizer took 30 minutes after we ordered and after that, it took over an hour to get the entree... and it was lukewarm. Unfortunately due to the small size, it was a bit loud as well.
The stuffed mushroom was solid, but both of the entrees we ordered were WAY too salty (the penne was salted like the chef was mad at me). The sauces were over seasoned and then they covered the dishes in a hefty amount of Parmesan. I don't mind salty food, but this was crazy. The staff were very nice, and the atmosphere was nice, but I don't think we will visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Beth Byce
This was a very quaint and cute restaurant. It has a very home like feel- like you are having a dinner party with a friend. The staff was very welcoming and gave great recommendations. We started with the bay scallops which are a must have! We also ordered the lemon pasta and the beef short ribs. All of which was very tasty! This is a great place for a romantic date!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice Soup Du Jour
Barb Hair
We had the most incredible brunch at Apericena!!! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was extraordinary. Chef Danielle even came up to talk with us about her vision for a truly European dining experience where each dish is prepared from scratch and delivered with love at a leisurely pace, allowing her guests to really savor the entire dining experience. It's a place to spend time and enjoy the ambience. I'll be back soon for a date night!Dietary restrictions: I found a lot of gluten free options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristi Martin
This quaint restaurant in Boise’s NorthEnd is a gem! The menu is truly curated for a pallet that enjoys a full range of flavors. Been here multiple times and the food is amazing! It’s great for the intimate dinner or lunch with friends. Some of the dishes take time to make but it’s worth it. Will be coming back for the great menu and cozy experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup and Salad, Tiramisu, Italian Torte, Baked French Toast
We have dined here before and enjoyed the food and service. This time was a flop. The person who greeted us was cold and clearly didn't want to be there. They were understaffed for the amount of people dining, we waited over an hour for our food to arrive and when it did come it was missing key ingredients. We were sitting near the kitchen, where the owner was cooking, as we heard the waitress come back multiple times to return dishes or give negative feedback from customers. The owner was short and defensive each time. Our waitress was doing the best she could given the situation and I won't fault her. We are normally pretty easygoing when dining out but with the price we were paying, we expect the dishes to be what we ordered (lamb dish didn't even have lamb in it). When we explained to our waitress that our food was incorrect and asked if there was anything she could do, she passed the message on to the owner who became defensive and refused to take accountability. We paid, tipped our waitress (again, not her fault). My husband tried to talk to the owner who then became combative, defensive and rude. Unfortunately we won't be coming back after that, which is a bummer!
Meh. Not a place I’d go back to. Tasty food but soo overpriced. Pasta for $26 with a tiny bit of chicken just doesn’t excite me. The appetizers are small and are $17+, simply so overpriced…. I appreciate nice food and don’t mind spending a lot on food. But there needs to feel like value. Whether it’s extra unique, beautiful, organic, something special & at least a fairly portioned amount.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I stopped in for a late lunch to celebrate my best friend's birthday this week. It was our first time in! We had heard great things about the garden lasagna and shared this as well as the scallops appetizer. Everything was AMAZING! We had to finish with the Frazier cake after seeing a video of it on Instagram and Makena was so sweet and surprised us with a candle to help celebrate. We will absolutely be back! Thank you!!!
This is tough because while the food is good, the service is horrible (and by service, I DON'T mean the kindness of the waiters). Our reservation was for 6:30, we got our drinks and app, and even though we ordered our food at 6:45ish, we didn't get it until 8:00pm. A second waitress had to come by and "confirm" what we got, AKA, take our order a second time. We asked them to comp our drinks because of the wait, and they did, so good job there, but overall, it was frustrating because we had other plans for the evening that we had to pivot on. Fortunately, it was only the two of us that were affected, but I would have been more upset if it meant putting others out. While the vibe/setting/food is incredible, if you have other plans for the evening and Apericena is your first stop, reconsider. If you choose to roll the dice, don't say I didn't tell you.
One of my favorite places! It’s calm and cozy. We had a beautiful table at the bay window and ordered the gluten free crepes! They were amazing and service was attentive and friendly- thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dining at Apericena. We got off to a rough start as I showed up before the other two in the party. The server was with another table and got snotty with me when I said “I’m meeting people here.” Then from there it seemed to get better, only to wait almost an hour for three pesto panini’s-and we were the only table. The panini’s were cold but I was so hungry I didn’t want to bother. Overall, nice atmosphere, menu looks nice, but for now, I’m good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Place was amazing!!
After waiting over an hour for our entrees in the very chilly outdoor tent, we unfortunately decided to pay for our drinks and appetizer and leave because when our food finally did arrive it was cold and partially reheated. The restaurant did not offer to comp anything and made no real effort to apologize or set things right in our opinion. At the end of the day we spend over $50 for two glasses of wine, an appetizer, and 2 wasted hours.
Great experience with helpful menu for food allergies. Extensive wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been here 5+ times now and have always had a lovely experience. Food is always great and the staff is always kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tirumisu was really good but the entree was only ok. The flavors were good...but the chicken was very dry. I know Italian restaurants are meant to be a drawn out experience but this was a bit much. The appetizer took 30 minutes after we ordered and after that, it took over an hour to get the entree... and it was lukewarm. Unfortunately due to the small size, it was a bit loud as well.
Restaurantji Recommends
The stuffed mushroom was solid, but both of the entrees we ordered were WAY too salty (the penne was salted like the chef was mad at me). The sauces were over seasoned and then they covered the dishes in a hefty amount of Parmesan. I don't mind salty food, but this was crazy. The staff were very nice, and the atmosphere was nice, but I don't think we will visit again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
This was a very quaint and cute restaurant. It has a very home like feel- like you are having a dinner party with a friend. The staff was very welcoming and gave great recommendations. We started with the bay scallops which are a must have! We also ordered the lemon pasta and the beef short ribs. All of which was very tasty! This is a great place for a romantic date!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Rice Soup Du Jour
We had the most incredible brunch at Apericena!!! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was extraordinary. Chef Danielle even came up to talk with us about her vision for a truly European dining experience where each dish is prepared from scratch and delivered with love at a leisurely pace, allowing her guests to really savor the entire dining experience. It's a place to spend time and enjoy the ambience. I'll be back soon for a date night!Dietary restrictions: I found a lot of gluten free options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This quaint restaurant in Boise’s NorthEnd is a gem! The menu is truly curated for a pallet that enjoys a full range of flavors. Been here multiple times and the food is amazing! It’s great for the intimate dinner or lunch with friends. Some of the dishes take time to make but it’s worth it. Will be coming back for the great menu and cozy experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup and Salad, Tiramisu, Italian Torte, Baked French Toast
We have dined here before and enjoyed the food and service. This time was a flop. The person who greeted us was cold and clearly didn't want to be there. They were understaffed for the amount of people dining, we waited over an hour for our food to arrive and when it did come it was missing key ingredients. We were sitting near the kitchen, where the owner was cooking, as we heard the waitress come back multiple times to return dishes or give negative feedback from customers. The owner was short and defensive each time. Our waitress was doing the best she could given the situation and I won't fault her. We are normally pretty easygoing when dining out but with the price we were paying, we expect the dishes to be what we ordered (lamb dish didn't even have lamb in it). When we explained to our waitress that our food was incorrect and asked if there was anything she could do, she passed the message on to the owner who became defensive and refused to take accountability. We paid, tipped our waitress (again, not her fault). My husband tried to talk to the owner who then became combative, defensive and rude. Unfortunately we won't be coming back after that, which is a bummer!