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

1. Cucina De Paolo

9.0
1504 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · Depot Bench · 10 tips and reviews

Sydney C.Sydney Chivers: They have amazing daily specials. Or you can take a fresh lasagna home to cook for later! The dessert case is out of this world.

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.

Front Door is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

2. Front Door

8.8
105 S 6th St, Boise, ID
Pizzeria · Downtown Boise City · 20 tips and reviews

Alexis N.Alexis North: The pizza is the best pizza I’ve had in Boise. It you like thin crust pizza, this is the place for you. Great beer selection as well. It’s a small space but really fun and intimate!

Nick P.Nick Phillips: Tuesday is build-your-own calzone night! Delicious!

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Quinn's Restaurant and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

3. Quinn's Restaurant and Lounge

8.0
1005 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
American Restaurant · Depot Bench · 7 tips and reviews

esai s.esai saldana: Great food and cheap prices. Also has nfl sunday ticket. Its a good low key spot to enjoy pub food and drinks

Sarah D.Sarah Daughdrill: Pancakes and Sunday night Trivia.

Bre C.Bre Coburn: We <3 Tina!!!!!!!!

Taphouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

4. Taphouse

8.6
760 W Main St, Boise, ID
Sports Bar · Downtown Boise City · 23 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Stocker: Possibly my favorite place in Boise. Huge beer selection, delicious food, and tons of TVs to watch the game.

Brianne L.Brianne L: I agree with Don W. don't listen to the so-called "foodie elitist". All the meat served here is local & fresh and their chips are homemade. Their food is awesome.

Don W.Don Waddell: Don't listen to foodie elitists. Not only do they have great ingredients and create your own burgers and sandwiches, but they have over 40 beers on tap and a dozen TV's. Try the rosemary fries!

Asiago's is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

5. Asiago's

8.1
1002 W Main St, Boise, ID
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 12 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan Mcgarry: Get the Thaitalian with the lamb. This might be my most favorite restaurant anywhere!

Tim R.Tim Rehard: All the food is delicious!

Jen H.Jen Heuett: Try the Thai Italian with lamb. Best pasta ever!

Chandlers is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

6. Chandlers

8.7
981 W Grove St (Front & 9th St), Boise, ID
Steakhouse · Downtown Boise City · 32 tips and reviews

Kenn L.Kenn Lamson: The honey-drizzled cheesecake and Quaddy orange muscat is a fantastic dessert pairing.

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Krystin H.Krystin Hayer: The best service I've ever had. Hands down

The Melting Pot is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

7. The Melting Pot

7.9
200 N 6th St (at W Idaho St), Boise, ID
Fondue Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 6 tips and reviews

Kathleen C.Kathleen Cenon-Lumaban: sangria, spinach artichoke cheese fondue, pacific rim, caramel and chocolate milk fondue

Tony C.Tony Carolla: Imagine living in the lap of luxury customizing not just your meal, not just each course, but customizing each bite, tailored to your whim, living like a King or Queen, and you begin to understand.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Holman Rosado: Please go and try everything :)

Jaker's Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

8. Jaker's Bar and Grill

8.1
3268 E. Pine, Meridian, ID
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews

Brandon H.Brandon Harada: Very attentive waitress. Steak grilled perfectly!

Eva L.Eva Lopez: Great place! Loved the food!

Ed D.Ed Dennis: Good place for a lunch meeting. Family friendly comfort food for the most part.

P.F. Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

9. P.F. Chang's

8.2
391 S 8th St (at W Broad), Boise, ID
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 18 tips and reviews

Jennifer-BHMassageJennifer-BHMassage: Salt 'n Pepper Prauns are the way to go! Sooo gooood.

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Dilly P.Dilly P: dont get seated next to the side door in December

Johnny Carino's is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

10. Johnny Carino's

7.7
3551 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

$teph l.$teph lake: The chicken parmigiana is excellent, and their vinaigrette dressing is to die for!

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Mike G.Mike G: Bad service, filthy and horrible food. Been to Carinos many times before but never will again.

36th Street Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

11. 36th Street Bistro

7.7
3769 Woody Dr. (at Shasta St.), Boise, ID
French Restaurant · Collister · 8 tips and reviews

Brianne L.Brianne L: They have Flavored mimosas. Blackberry mimosas are best in town!

Jenn P.Jenn P: Fantastic service and heavenly chocolate mousse!

Chris S.Chris Scott: Tries to hard to be 'nice' I would not take a date here nor recommend it

Barbacoa is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

12. Barbacoa

8.8
276 W Bobwhite Ct (at Parkcenter Blvd.), Boise, ID
Latin American Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Green H.Green Hippie: Their rooftop on a summer night is one of the best places to chill in Boise. Delicious food and unique cocktails. Good for dates!

Rafela S.Rafela Sim: Mention somebody's birthday or if you're celebrating your bday or something and you'll get this fancy cotton candy

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Tableside Quacamole and Duck Quesadilla .. that's all you neeed.Well... Happy Hour with 2 for 1 beer isn't bad either. :-)

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

13. Ruth's Chris Steak House

7.6
800 W Main St Ste 110 (at N 8th St), Boise, ID
Steakhouse · Downtown Boise City · 3 tips and reviews

Leslie H.Leslie Hampton: Had a nice table along the sidewalk. Ambience was terrific, company was good and my ribeye was the best I've ever had! Highly recommend!

Derrick T.Derrick Tan: The steak is awesome!

Scott G.Scott Gartner: Let me start with expensive, wow, but the steak was wonderful, the crab, creamed spinach, and desert were also yummy. Good bordering on mediocre wine selection. Definitely a "special occasion" place.

Kona Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

14. Kona Grill

7.9
3573 E. Longwing Ln Ste 140, Meridian, ID
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Kota S.Kota Snarf: Macadamia nut chicken! (signature dish, with parmesan garlic mashed potatoes and haricots verts, served with our shoyu-cream sauce and pineapple-papaya marmalade)

Alex C.Alex Couey: If there's a long wait, try grabbing a seat/table in the bar/lounge area!

Erica B.Erica Braun: So delicious. Amazing happy hour deals. All day Wednesday is 1/2 off bottles of wine!

Rembrandt's Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Merlot in Boise.

15. Rembrandt's Coffee Shop

7.8
93 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID
Coffee Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Colin M.Colin Mansfield: Jazz night is a must! Follow @RembrandtsEagle on Twitter for updates. Great place, love the community.

Nick D.Nick D.: check out all the amazing artwork!

Paul F.Paul Frymire: Best Mexican Mocha in town.