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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano, Boulder, CO

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
1203 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Enjoy a wonderful dining experience with family or friends at Carelli's. Owner Greg Carelli with help from his father Gene wanted to offer guests authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting that features a large open flame fireplace, mosaic tiles, natural Birch woods, and warm lighting. An appetizer of fresh mozzarella and Beefsteak tomato caprese, lightly breaded calamari or lamb artichoke meatballs will please the palate at Carelli's. Guests can dine on baked jumbo shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta , the classic chicken parmigiana or shrimp scampi. Artisanal pizza, calzones, and paninis. Awsome Gluten-free options are also available.

Carelli's was the winner of the Daily Camera Reader's Choice 2002-2020 award for Best Italian Restaurant and ambiance. It also has won awards from the Denver Post and Boulder Weekly magazines. It has an awesome bar scene and an extensive wine list. Carelli's restaurant features daily fresh fish specials.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 938-9300
  • Website
    http://carellis.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Parking details
    We have a private parking lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 1,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Boulder Area

    Best Overall

  • Boulder Area

    Best Ambience

  • Boulder Area

    Best Value

  • Boulder Area

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carelli's Ristorante Italiano in Boulder offers a "consistently great" dining experience with "exceptional" Italian cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the garlic bread, salmon caesar salad, and veal scaloppini. It's perfect for celebrations or casual dining, with a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu. Reservations recommended for this "hidden gem."

1,203 Reviews

  1. Kimbirly

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection, this time and every time. Chris is an amazing bartender and host at the bar! CU 🔜

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  2. Zedi

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was out first experience at Carelli's. Overall it was a decent experience, our server was very good and took care of us quiet well. The food was nothing extra ordinary as compared to most Italian restaurants. Not a bad option for first time, not sure about repeating it.

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  3. Lonny

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal with excellent service and atmosphere

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  4. Tad

    Denver

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carol and I had a wonderful meal on our recent return trip to Carelli's! She is recovering from surgery on her foot, so was using crutches and on this icy evening the staff were very helpful in ensuring her safety up into the restaurant and back to the car. We enjoyed the gentle conversational buzz and all the smiles in the dining room and our cozy table by the fireplace. The pacing of our cocktails, salmon carpaccio, salad and lasagna special was perfect and delivered with a warm smile by our server Jasmine. Carol had a Kir Royale and I tried a new (to me) pinot grigio from the Fruilly region - both excellent. The carpaccio is always one of our favorites, and was again, superb. The lasagna and salad special was outstanding (that homemade blue cheese dressing, wow!) - just the sort 'comfort entree' we needed on a cold and snowy evening.

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  5. Maurice

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, make reservations because it was very packed and they were turning people away. Also check the bar if you don’t make reservations, they don’t offer it to you.

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  6. Shannon

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carelli’s is absolutely amazing! The food is to die for and the service is great. You will be so glad you came to this place.

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  7. julie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Jennifer

    Coastal Georgia

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are from out of town and ate here for the first time last night. It was really good. We celebrated and early Thanksgiving dinner here. It was great.

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  9. Melissa

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love eating at Carelli’s!! Amazing food, great drinks and service.

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  10. Kimbirly

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for birthdays AND every occasion!! CU soon!

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FAQs

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 938-9300.

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 1203 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 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Additional information

  • Area
    Boulder
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a private parking lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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