ALAVITA

4.8

2465 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 780-1100
Website
http://alavitaboise.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A

Location
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
Area
Boise
Cross Street
8th St.
Parking details
Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

BurrataUS$15.00
Basil infused Maldon sea salt, apricot-cherry mostarda, olive oil, local crostini. (Root vegetable chips available as gluten free option)
Calamari FrittiUS$14.00
Cornmeal breading, Calabrian sweet chili, garlic aioli
Grilled Artichoke HeartsUS$13.00
Basil-truffle aioli, 15 year balsamic, pecorino Toscano
Meatballs (3)US$12.00
Pork-beef blend, San Marzano tomato sauce, parmesan & grilled bread

Pasta Fresca

Pastas are made fresh daily at àlavita using Northwest flour & local eggs. (Egg-less and gluten free pastas available upon request). Please inquire about our freshly made pasta and sauce kits togo…perfect for alavita at home!

Wild Mushroom Gnudi*US$26.00
Preserved lemon, spring peas, white truffle butter, local pea shoots, Pecorino Romano & Grana Padano
Black RavioliUS$25.00
Stuffed with butter poached shrimp & fennel pollen, topped with spiced poached shrimp, lemon-fennel infused Cloverleaf cream sauce
Tagliatelle*US$23.00
Signature beef-pork bolognese, basil, Grana Padano
Pappardelle*US$22.00
Spicy pork sausage, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano
Cacio e Pepe*US$24.00
Bucatini, house-smoked pecorino romano, pancetta, pink peppercorn, micro-greens
Chef's Market Risotto
Your server will inform you of Chef's creation
- MKT

Insalata

Grilled chicken can be added to any salad +$5

House SaladUS$9.00
Arcadian mix & house-pickled vegetables, Grana Padano & herb dressing
Caesar*US$12.00
Gem lettuce, macerated onions, brown butter bread crumbs, Grana Padano crisp, Tahini dressing
Fennel & Arugula SaladUS$15.00
Apple, pistachio, dehydrated cherry, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan
Salad NiçoiseUS$22.00
Fennel crusted ahi, fingerling potatoes, cured local egg yolk, cannellini beans, Niçoise purée, seasonal tomatoes, gem lettuce & citrus herb dressing

Secondi

Red Wine Braised Short RibUS$43.00
Roasted tomato demi-glace, seasonal asparagus, mashed new potatoes, saffron pickled fennel & radish
Roasted Cornish Game HenUS$31.00
Lemon-herb brine, artichoke purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, Piccata compound butter, tarragon pesto, fennel gremolata
Grilled King SalmonUS$35.00
Fregola sarda, fennel confit, lemon caper crème fraîche, tarragon oil

Family Meals to Go

Pasta Family Meals come with Caesar Salad & our signature Vanilla Budino Dolce

Take & Bake Tagliatelle & Meatballs Meal (For 2)US$54.00
House-made pasta with our signature bolognese. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!
Roasted Cornish Game Hen (For 2)US$65.00
Winter squash-pancetta hash, braised Tuscan kale, fortified chicken demi-glace. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!

Sides & Add-Ons

Seasonal AsparagusUS$7.00
Mashed PotatoesUS$6.00
Fregola SardaUS$6.00
Grilled BroccoliniUS$6.00
Grilled Shrimp (5)US$11.00
Grilled SalmonUS$8.00
Grilled ChickenUS$5.00

Dolce

Álavita Vanilla BudinoUS$10.00
Warm salted caramel sauce & toffee chocolate pretzel
Pistachio Florentine CannoliUS$10.00
Coffee cream, Cloverleaf whipped ricotta-mascarpone, chocolate nibs, Chambord 'soaked' berries, mint
Fresh Local Gelato SelectionsUS$5.00
Please ask your server for the 'scoop'
ÁffogatoUS$8.00
Local vanilla gelato "drowned" in espresso

What 2,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Idaho
Best Overall
Idaho
Best Food
Idaho
Best Service
Idaho
Innovative
Idaho
Healthy
Idaho
Romantic
Idaho
Lively
Boise
Best Overall
Boise
Best Food
Boise
Best Service
Boise
Best Ambience
Boise
Best Value
Boise
Innovative
Boise
Healthy
Boise
Neighbourhood gem
Boise
Romantic
Boise
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alavita offers an inviting ambiance with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the attentive staff, especially Justin and Mary, and enjoy standout dishes like the butternut squash gnocchi and rigatoni. The atmosphere is cozy, perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey or dishes inconsistent, many consider it a Boise favorite.

2,465 Reviews

C
Chris
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding all around, great food, great service and more!
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Claire
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Amazing food, attentive waiter and such a great atmosphere.
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Bill
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
every dish we tried was very bitter, like too much lemon?? not even sure that is what was causing the bitterness. and it was not just my taste buds, my wifes too. Service was very good and orders were out timely, The menu was simple not a lot of choices
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Dennis
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was exceptional! Really enjoyed it.
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R
Ryan
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful evening overall and the food was excellent, full of nice contrasts in flavors & textures. I think maybe a touch overvalued, but the location and ambiance are superb. The rigatoni was amazing! We finished the evening with the pistachio cannoli- definitely delicious and highly recommend! They have an impressive wine collection, although most only available in bottles only. Our server, Justin, made great recommendations for food-wine pairing and sampled us a few we were torn between. Overall we’ll be back👍🏻 Overall we will dine again.
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Michael
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of our food was excellent! The portions were good-sized. The Caesar salad was served in cold bowls and was the best I've ever had. Our server was very attentive. Great experience!
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amanda
Las Vegas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating a 21st birthday! We had appetizers, entrees, dessert and craft cocktails that were all delicious!
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J
Jaden
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a date. The food was excellent and the service was great making sure things were going good 10/10 would recommend
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Jason
VIP
Boise
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Valentine's Day dinner at Alavita was absolutely delightful! Right from the start, the cozy yet stylish ambiance set the perfect mood for our evening. The restaurant had a warm and inviting vibe that made our group of three couples feel right at home. The food was just incredible! We couldn't get enough of the butternut squash gnocchi; it was like little pillows of heaven. Our server, Justin, gave us the insider tip to add sausage crumble to the dish, and wow, did that make a difference! It was a flavor explosion that we won't soon forget. The meatballs were also a big hit at our table—juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious. But what really made our night special was Justin himself. He was super engaging, easily remembered all of our names, and made us feel like VIPs with his thoughtful recommendations. His friendly and attentive service made our evening that much more enjoyable. Overall, Alavita is a gem of a place. Whether you're there for a special occasion or just a night out with friends, you're in for a treat. We can't wait to go back!
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Melisa
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service and food was amazing! I could not find one thing wrong with this place! Highly recommend!
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FAQs

ALAVITA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 780-1100.

ALAVITA is rated 4.8 stars by 2465 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

21:30

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

Additional information

Cross Street
8th St.
Area
Boise
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://alavitaboise.com/
Phone number
(208) 780-1100
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A

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Antipasti

BurrataUS$15.00

Calamari FrittiUS$14.00

Grilled Artichoke HeartsUS$13.00

Meatballs (3)US$12.00

Pasta Fresca

Wild Mushroom Gnudi*US$26.00

Black RavioliUS$25.00

Tagliatelle*US$23.00

Pappardelle*US$22.00

Cacio e Pepe*US$24.00

Chef's Market Risotto

Insalata

House SaladUS$9.00

Caesar*US$12.00

Fennel & Arugula SaladUS$15.00

Salad NiçoiseUS$22.00

Secondi

Red Wine Braised Short RibUS$43.00

Roasted Cornish Game HenUS$31.00

Grilled King SalmonUS$35.00

Family Meals to Go

Take & Bake Tagliatelle & Meatballs Meal (For 2)US$54.00

Roasted Cornish Game Hen (For 2)US$65.00

Sides & Add-Ons

Seasonal AsparagusUS$7.00

Mashed PotatoesUS$6.00

Fregola SardaUS$6.00

Grilled BroccoliniUS$6.00

Grilled Shrimp (5)US$11.00

Grilled SalmonUS$8.00

Grilled ChickenUS$5.00

Dolce

Álavita Vanilla BudinoUS$10.00

Pistachio Florentine CannoliUS$10.00

Fresh Local Gelato SelectionsUS$5.00

ÁffogatoUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does ALAVITA offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is ALAVITA restaurant rated?

Is ALAVITA currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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