Luciano's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

1. Luciano's

8.5
11 N Orchard St, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Kristy A.Kristy Ahrens: This just may be the best Italian in Boise. Authentic dishes, amazing flavors, and the bread...yum!

Laurel W.Laurel White: Amazing manicotti. Took me months to get here but I will be back very soon!

MARCOTTE M.MARCOTTE Marcotte: House wine on tap

Tango's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

2. Tango's

8.6
701 N Orchard St, Boise, ID
Empanada Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

KylieKylie: Great, authentic empanadas!

Joe A.Joe Antoniello: Awesome imported beer bottled coke and great empanadas lots of options

Mandy S.Mandy S: It's all about the La Nona. Trust me.

Uncle Giuseppe's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

3. Uncle Giuseppe's

8.0
6826 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Janice M.Janice Morin: This is the best place in the Valley to get real, authentic East-coast style authentic subs!

Boise WeeklyBoise Weekly: Uncle Giuseppe's is a cold cut above. The Boise Weekly review. http://bit.ly/jl7WWN Read more.

Terry B.Terry Baldwin: Excellent soup and sandwiches. We'll definitely eat here again!

The Griddle is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

4. The Griddle

8.6
2310 E Overland Rd (at E Cinema Dr), Meridian, ID
Breakfast Spot · Southeast Meridian · 30 tips and reviews

Angela B.Angela Bowman: Pancakes are supreme and the sourdough is good & authentic. Nice comfy & spacious booth seats :)

SunnySunny: Excellent food! The mango crepes and Caribbean French toast are to die for. You won't be disappointed!

Chelsea P.Chelsea Perez: Pecan crepes with bacon caramel are AMAZING!

Goodwood Barbecue Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

5. Goodwood Barbecue Company

8.6
1140 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID
BBQ Joint · 23 tips and reviews

Marie S.Marie Sijen: Service is excellent !! best fried onions I ever had !I had the salmon ! was fantastic my husband had the german sausages it was fantastic !!

Laurel W.Laurel White: Best pulled pork sandwich & smashed sweet 'tatoes in town!!!

Kimmie P.Kimmie Purney: The BBQ lunch is a steal and very tasty

Madhuban is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

6. Madhuban

8.9
6930 W State St, Boise, ID
Indian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

David F.David Foster: Definitely get the Family Special, either veg or non-veg.

Christina S.Christina Sherman: So yum! We love the lunch buffet. Your at risk of over eating, but it's worth every bite!

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Flying M Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

7. Flying M Coffeehouse

8.7
500 W Idaho St (at N. 5th St.), Boise, ID
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boise City · 44 tips and reviews

andrea w.andrea wilson: Cool environment, fun gifts, good coffee.

Matthew S.Matthew Smith: Mondo is a wonderful start to the morning!

jay s.jay saenz: Great atmosphere, good employees and great coffee.

Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

8. Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy

8.5
1502 N 13th St (Alturas), Boise, ID
Ice Cream Parlor · North End · 21 tips and reviews

Ben F.Ben Figueiredo: Goody's is amazing! Love the atmosphere and the neighborhood. The ice cream is dang good too. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!

Ed D.Ed Doran: Best spot for kids in Boise

Emily W.Emily Willen: Best waffle cones I ever had (very sweet). I got the coffee bean (very strong, they actually put coffee beans in coffee ice cream), chocolate, & lemon. Lemon was great!

Dutch Bros. Coffee is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

9. Dutch Bros. Coffee

8.7
7401 W Victory Rd (at Cole Rd), Boise, ID
Coffee Shop · Southwest · 17 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Henry: The people at this location are SPECTACULAR! Great personality, very interactive and the absolute best attitude you'll find. Makes a world of difference. They're like extended family.

Brian W.Brian Willett: I always order the 911. Best chain establishment coffee available for a fair price. As always, the staff is amazing.

Bradley L.Bradley Lobdell: Great Iced Mocha

Pad Thai House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

10. Pad Thai House

8.7
1473 S Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID
Thai Restaurant · Southwest · 21 tips and reviews

Susan H.Susan Hibbs-Sundem: We ordered four chef’s specials and all four dishes were amazing! The waitress and staff were extremely friendly and the saki had just the right kick! We’ll be back next time we go through Boise!

Brooke A.Brooke Ash: Best Thai House Ever!!!!

Jared R.Jared Russell: Great lunch specials and delicious Pad Thai.

Prost! is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

11. Prost!

7.8
274 N 8th St, Boise, ID
German Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 6 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Brown: Great authentic German beer selection.

Alexis N.Alexis North: Prost! Is a lot of fun. Great beer selection which is what I go for. Foods decent, not my favorite.

Diana R.Diana Rivas: Love it here! Everyone’s awesome!

Dutch Bros. Coffee is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

12. Dutch Bros. Coffee

8.1
2272 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
Coffee Shop · Vista · 15 tips and reviews

Jeff P.Jeff Perkins: Just ask for them to make you an anything. I've never been disappointed. Great people to chat with!

Miss M.Miss Momo: Super nice kids, but if the shitty dance party was turned down they might get my order right once in a while.

Bridgette M.Bridgette Mockwitz: Amazing service

Cucina De Paolo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

13. Cucina De Paolo

9.1
1504 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · Depot Bench · 10 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Straker: Best place to nosh in Boise! No matter what you order, you're in for a treat--you honestly can't go wrong--but if they've got an exotic fish on the menu, I highly recommend it!

Michael B.Michael Boss: The chicken meatballs rocked! I ordered this on Maryjean's recommendation. Paul did a splendid job with this dish, as he always does.

Sam W.Sam Wolff: Possibly the sketchiest place I've ever been to, with possibly the sketchiest slogan I've ever seen. But it's possibly some of the best food I've had in a long time.

Flying Pie Pizzaria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

14. Flying Pie Pizzaria

8.2
6508 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Wade D.Wade Dorrell: The habanero pizza (August only) and the Samoan are our favorites. Fire & ice.

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Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home of the super spicy triple habanero pizza. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Sofia's Greek Bistro is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Boise.

15. Sofia's Greek Bistro

8.6
6748 N Glenwood St (W State Street), Boise, ID
Greek Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Amber D.Amber Daley: The baklava is the best in town. Order it a la mode, and it comes with salted caramel/walnut ice cream.

Jake P.Jake Precht: The lamb plate and the Hippie Dippie sauce is my favorite

Jake P.Jake Precht: Everything!