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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano, Boulder, CO

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.6
4.6
1210 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 15 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 1,210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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."

1,210 Reviews

  1. Wendy

    Denver

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been to Carellis several times in the past year or two, and I can honestly say I have yet to really enjoy a meal there -regardless of the category. Pasta, risotto, seafood or veal etc. Pasta has been watery and overcooked, risotto has been ‘soupy', veal was slippery and tasteless. The prices are high for the quality of the food. So yes, very disappointed

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  2. Daniel

    VIP

    Fargo

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere, excellent wine selections and a great menu. Love the garlic toast appetizer.

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  3. Susan

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was first rate from the moment we walked into the restaurant until the moment we had finished our meal. Our waitress was very professional, friendly and helpful. We had three different meals and each one was hot and tasty. I can’t wait to go back!!

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  4. Nick

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience and service. Food is good and a great place to celebrate my dads birthday

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  5. Margie

    VIP

    Naples

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Over rated by others. Food was so so at best. Food was not fresh or tasty.

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  6. Beth

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Must have been wn off night. Two of our five dishes were inedible. Usually it is very good. It was a super disappointing dinner. The only thing that saved it was our server. She was professional, personable and just great at her job.

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  7. 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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  8. Zedi

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 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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  9. 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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  10. Tad

    VIP

    Denver

    34 reviews

    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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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 4.6 stars by 1210 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 15 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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