Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7

1242 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

2 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

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Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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

What 1,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boulder Area
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano is a beloved dining spot in Boulder, praised for its "excellent food" and "top-notch service." Patrons highlight the "amazing atmosphere" and diverse menu, featuring favorites like eggplant parmigiana and chicken marsala. The staff, including standout servers like Chris and Alex, ensure a memorable experience.

1,242 Reviews

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Ian
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Generally an excellent experience. Great food, service. Only complaint is that with a full restaurant the noise level is excessive. Nonetheless, the best Italian restaurant in Boulder or Denver.
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Tad
VIP
Denver
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fun and fabulous night at Carelli's on Friday to start off Carol's "birthday week" - when we arrived for our 7:15p reservation the place was buzzing happily. We shared the salmon carpaccio, a spinach salad and the pasta special. No room for the yummy Tiramisu this time unfortunately, but of course we will be back!
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Karen
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here and I can say that the experience was truly amazing! Food is so delicious and there was no disappointment. Staff friendly and attentive. We sat next to the fireplace and it was just so enjoyable. Picked a great spot for celebrating a birthday, but we will return, absolutely!!!!
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David
VIP
Denver
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Italian restaurant in the area. Food is excellent, service attentive. We had the specials: chicken green chili soup and lasagna. Wonderful!
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Ken
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were incredible. Shauna was excellent. We will certainly recommend and be back!
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Robert
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding friendly service with wonderful tasty food with excellent portion sizes. Beautiful seating in the back room allowed for wonderful conversation. We will be back.
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Jean
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Italian restaurant, and they didn't disappoint. It took a bit to get our food, but we didn't mind the pace. Nathan did a fabulous job serving us tonight. We'll be back again soon.
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Georgia
Coastal Georgia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decided to sit at the bar for dinner, there were two seats and it’s always packed at the bar so we thought let’s experience something new at Carellis. I wish you could reserve bar seats. Chris and Alex were the best!!! There’s so much going on there. People watching went into Chris introducing us to some of their regulars, now new friends. Seeing the way Alex and Chris work together was fire! Not a thing was missed with our meal, they somehow knew what we wanted before we did. I can’t understand or explain what we both experienced it was one of if not the best dining experiences we have ever had anywhere!!
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Amy
VIP
Denver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu is too extensive therefore the chef/kitchen cannot focus on quality by having a limited menu. For example, the clams and angel hair pasta has claims from a can mixed in with the clams in a shell. In addition, if you are sitting at the bar near closing time, the staff will be cleaning with spray products while you finish your meal.
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Tracey
VIP
Denver
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great our service was wonderful! The atmosphere is lovely
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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 1242 OpenTable diners.

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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

Website
http://carellis.com/
Phone number
(303) 938-9300

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

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