TwispWA: We recommend all of their food, but we loved their gratin dish and the glazed carrots. The Dolcetto Langhe they carry is a delicious red as well.
JuliaPretus: Our waiter described the duck as, "killer." He was correct. Wilted spinach salad and fries also delicious.
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2. Cucina De Paolo
9.0
1504 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · Depot Bench · 10 tips and reviews
Kristal West: The chicken parm and just about everything else is amazing. All of the desserts are yummy!
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 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.
3. Café Vicino
808 W Fort St (at 8th St), Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · North End · 4 tips and reviews
Michelle Sprague: Fabulous wine dinners and a creative menu that changes seasonally. I still think about the halibut in brown butter-caper sauce with tomatoes.
Dave Green: Elegant dining in a small, cozy dining room with that special touch that only Richard can supply.
Justin Foster: Consistent, awesome experience with great service and fresh menu.
4. Àlavita
8.9
807 W Idaho St (at 8th St), Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 18 tips and reviews
Benjamen Hart: Almost everything I've had so far is delicious. Try the Rotolo. It's like Italian sushi! Without the fish. It melted in my mouth. Cocktail list varies between classic and modern. Desserts are amazing!
Brianne L: The halibut is the best I've ever had. All the pasta is amazing as well. You cannot go wrong with the food. It's definitely among the best in town. :D
Laurel White: Wonderful decor, amazingly attentive wait staff and absolutely delicious entrees; we shared an angel hair pasta with prawns and the spinach salad....both superb! Delightful dining experience.
6. Lock Stock & Barrel
7.5
1100 W Jefferson St (at N 11th St), Boise, ID
Steakhouse · Downtown Boise City · 5 tips and reviews
Sherman Leibow: Try a martini with Lillet dry vermouth. Much better than Martini & Rossi. And ask for bleu cheese-stuffed olives. Scott loves making those!
Jacob Olsen: If you want a delicious steak, look elsewhere. Service was iffy, and their steaks weren't anything special at all. Ordered medium rare and it came out blue rare.
Julie Evans: Alyssa was our server and she wad totally awesome!