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.“

“It seems this is the spot where the locals dine, and I can see why! The food here was amazing. The mozzarella sticks were very unique, thicker with a nice coat of batter crisply toasted. The chicken parm had a lot of flavor and was cooked perfectly. The vodka rigatoni and cookie skillet were also very good. Shout out to our server/bartender Francisco who provided excellent service!“

“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!“

“Had reservations for Friday evening and the restaurant was pretty busy. It's very loud inside so just be prepared. We opted to sit outside which was much quieter where we could have a conversation. However it's right next to the entrance of the apartments, so lots of folks walking in and out with pets.
Overall food was good, and excellent drinks. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the dish was well balanced. Pasta was fresh and delicious!“

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

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

“My daughter, grand daughters and I went to Olive Garden for lunch. I am gluten free. I order gf pasta, grilled chicken and meat sauce, had ranch dressing for salads. Best meal I have had in a long time. Chef brought my meal out to me! It was definitely all carefully prepared!!“

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

“Wow what a fun place to come grab happy hour. Service from the bartender (brunette curly hair personable) was fantastic. She was keeping up with a lot of drinks and still chatting and making recommendations. Cannot believe how good the food was especially when it arrived so quickly. Highly recommended.“

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

“Tony’s Pizzeria Teatro gave us one of those rare dining experiences that feels like it belongs in a great rom-com—the kind where the restaurant somehow becomes part of the story. It was just us and Tony and Jonanne tonight, and what started as dinner turned into one of those unexpectedly memorable evenings you can’t really manufacture. Intimate in the best way, personal without ever feeling intrusive, and the kind of warm, genuine hospitality that makes a place unforgettable.

The food was incredible—thoughtful, beautifully done, and easily some of the best pizza in Boise—but what made the night special was Tony and Jonanne themselves. They made the whole experience feel less like dining out and more like being welcomed into something they’ve poured their hearts into. The conversation, the atmosphere, the care in every detail—it all felt effortless and sincere. It reminded me of the kind of hometown restaurant every great rom-com gets right: warm lighting, incredible food, owners who know how to make people feel seen, and a kind of magic you can’t fake. Tony and Jonanne have built something really special here, and Boise is better for it. Easy 5 stars.“

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

“My mom and I went here for lunch today and I had their gluten free Mediterranean pizza and side salad. The crust was delicious , thin and crispy. Our server Brooke told me she preferred it with the pesto sauce so I got it that way and I loved it !
Their house salad dressing is so good too.
Thank You! Brooke for the wonderful service and kind personality.“

“We sat on the patio, which is dog friendly and quite nice. This was the first time at this location and I chose it for Fathers Day (2026). The food was quite good, I had the Grilled Salmon Pasta, my wife had the Base Camp Salad, with Salmon. The salmon was grilled to my tastes, and was quite good. The pasta was tasty, but I could have done with less of the kale (just my taste). My wife enjoyed her dish.
The service was great, (I forgot the waiters name) very attentive, took well care of us and other customers.
30 years ago I lived in the east end, but never came to this location. In general the atmosphere is quite nice, shady, a nice water feature as well. The whole place could use a little updating, but overall, very nice. Despite being off Parkcenter Blvd. the noise level is quite low, easy to talk with gusts. We will be back if we're in the area.
Despite what I said regarding some updating, I give it 5 Stars for the the aspects.“

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