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Aperitivo, Boulder, CO

Aperitivo

4.4
4.4
96 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Gunbarrel's finest bistro, begins with Italy's Lavazza Coffee, handmade Lunch, Tapas, a wide variety of Main Entrees and weekend brunch, with an eclectic wine and craft cocktail list.... Aperitivo translates to a beginning.... lets begin our culinary relationship.... see you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 530-1516
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Area
    Gunbarrel
  • Cross Street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aperitivo offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with "outstanding" food and "super-friendly service." Diners rave about its "intimacy" and "reasonable" prices, appealing to meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. Despite minor hiccups, it remains a "real find" with a "pleasant atmosphere" and "delicious" brunch offerings.

96 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was good but the space is small and very noisy. tables were so close together they might has well been a community table. This made the atmosphere loud and not possible to have private conversations
    AperitivoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating Valentine’s Day with us. We’re happy you enjoyed the food, but we’re sorry the seating and noise level left you feeling cramped. We know the holiday can bring extra crowds, but we understand that shouldn’t take away from your comfort or privacy. Your feedback helps us look for ways to create a more relaxing environment, and we hope you’ll visit again—perhaps on a quieter evening—so we can provide a better experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  2. Chris

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Underwhelming. Very very crowded for Valentine’s Day. Elbow to elbow. Maybe nice when patio is open.
    AperitivoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for joining us on Valentine’s Day. We’re sorry that the busy holiday rush left you feeling crowded, and we understand how important a comfortable setting is for a great dining experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll give us another chance when our patio is open, so you can enjoy a more spacious and relaxing visit. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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  3. Scott

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a true neighborhood gem. Try the salmon pasta!

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  4. Billy

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great!! Food, service and ambiance, excellent!

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  5. Heather

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was Christmas dinner for my two kids and me. Server was kind. Ambiance was ok. Food was so so. The calamari was very rubbery. My daughter's chicken penne had pieces of hard plastic in it. I let the server know and she informed the kitchen. Nothing was done about it other than that. We also enjoyed dessert there - kids had Raspberry sorbet (which had chunks of ice in it) and I had the affagato with salted caramel Gelato.

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  6. Rickie

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Apertivo is outstanding. I have never had a bad dish. I love the intimacy of the restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the staff is outstanding. I eat here often and recommend it often. I like that they have something for everyone, meat eaters, vegetarians and even vegans.

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  7. christina

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best Christmas experience! Food was delicious , thank you!

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  8. Penny

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood restaurant- super-friendly service, excellent food. We’ll be back!

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  9. Amy

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The service was very good. I only gave them this score because of the way we smelled when we left. We couldn’t even stand ourselves in the car. We had to shower the second we got home. 100% stinky. Super bad. I had to wash everything fast. Maybe there is zero ventilation in the restaurant? I smelled like I spent 8 hours in smash burger.

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  10. susie

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great ambiance, chef came out to talk with us. A real find!!

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FAQs

Aperitivo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 530-1516.

Aperitivo is rated 4.4 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aperitivo

5530 Spine Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Area
    Gunbarrel
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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