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  • 5/5 Wendy W. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a fantastic hidden gem of a restaurant. Everything is cooked with love and you can absolutely taste it. They also sell delicious take-and-bake foods. We made dinner for 10 with just 2 of the family combos and everyone loved it. The waitstaff is incredibly friendly. Love it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Param B. 2 years ago on Google
    Eggplant Parmesan was so oily and way too much sauce…. definitely not worth it. They also charged me $26 instead of the 22 shown on their menu. Pesto ravioli was also extremely oily… be prepared to be disappointed in the flavor since it’s all SMOTHERED in oil. They also messed up my takeout order and didn’t add Asparagus into the Pesto cream ravioli. Overall 2/10 experience after paying $100+ for literally 4 pasta dishes.. would not recommend for now… unless you want overpriced pasta and a plate of greasy sadness.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rohan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Every review is a reference of your experience elsewhere. No-doubt this is the best I have had in Denver metro so far. They know how to run a restaurant and have exceptional marketing tactics. The FOMO of not being able to eat on weekends and limited seating, along with superb taste gives them an edge. Not to forget the daily draw of wine (you put your name and number/email, and they’ll have a draw from a fish bowl). ✔️Taste ✔️Location ✔️Quantity ✔️Hospitality ❌Availability on weekends Would recommend- Pasta - ▪️Gnocchi ▪️Chicken and Mushroom Ravioli ▪️fettuccine ▪️rigatoni Sauces- ▪️Pesto Cream ▪️Arrabiata (this is got the perfect kick, it will be slightly spicy) ▪️Aurora Desserts- ▪️Tiramisu ▪️Panna Cota (they are not making it at the moment) ▪️Chocolate Mousse
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff and environment here is so charming and we have yet to order a dish that is anything less than incredible. We love coming here and it never fails to put a smile on our face (and induce a happy full of carbs snooze).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James J. 4 months ago on Google
    Sure was a treat having lunch here with my friend. Family owned and a relaxing setting to enjoy a home cooked meal. And the price won't break the bank. 23 years and I hope them many more, I surely will be back 💖💖💖 Back again! Nothing like a hot lunch on a cold day. The food was delicious, thank you so much 😍😍😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason M. 1 year ago on Google
    Three of us popped in for dinner on an extremely busy Friday night. Normally, we don’t care to be crammed into small spaces like sardines, but the cozy ambiance of this place made it bearable enough. In this case, we were willing to forgo perfect comfort if the homemade pasta was really as good as everyone claimed. Simply put, we were not disappointed. Everything we ate was delicious. From the simple bread to the antipasti platter to the burrata appetizer to the lasagna, squid ink pasta, and cioppino dishes, we couldn’t find anything to complain about as far as taste and presentation go and believe me, we tried. If we HAD to make a critical comment, I’d say the antipasti platter is a little small for the price, but we just won’t order that next time and will instead stick to the pasta dishes. All in all, we all agreed this was one of our best recent meals in Boulder. We are going back for their lunch special this week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N S. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot stress-enough how wonderful and fantastic the food and service is, here. The pasta is so fresh, I feel like I'm in Italy! Don't dismiss the house wines. They're also surprisingly fabulous 👌 . Unfortunately, more people are discovering this, so make sure you make a reservation!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex R. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is the real deal in unassuming yet cozy digs. We ate here shortly after an extended stay in Italy and it felt like we were transported back there. Very friendly staff and truly authentic and delicious pasta. This is a true hidden gem for a fun and authentic date night. Full house on a Monday night too, so a reservation is a good idea.

  • 5/5 Chris K. 6 months ago on Google
    Hidden gem! For as many years and as often as I get to Boulder, I cannot believe I just discovered this place. It was such a great experience, looking forward to dining here again soon!

  • 4/5 R W. 8 months ago on Google
    We went there expecting a full restaurant but dying lunch time there is a cafeteria style set up. They have a main and a few sides to choose from. Although it was way more casual than expected, the food was good. There is extremely limited seating so it wouldn’t be hard for this place to get busy/crowded.

  • 5/5 Heba A. 10 months ago on Google
    This cozy place is great serving the most delicious authentic Italian food in Colorado. Service was fast & friendly and the complimentary bread was so fresh and tasty. Everything we've ordered was fantastic: - Minestrone soup - Vegetarian Lasagna - Creamy Pesto Pasta - Alfredo Pasta - Arrabiata Pasta It was my first time in this restaurant and will come back again for sure everytime I’m in Boulder 💛

  • 5/5 Chris P. 5 months ago on Google
    Best Italian food around Boulder!!! This places is the standard of service, quality and enjoyment. Highly recommend!!!! Pura Vida!

  • 5/5 Megan P. 7 months ago on Google
    My favorite place in boulder! The staff is so amazing and will remember you the next time you come in. The service is just perfect and their authentic Italian dishes are definitely the best you’ll find in boulder. I lived in Italy for a few months and this place is where I go when I miss it! The service, food, and atmosphere is so authentic and amazing. Love it here so much!

  • 5/5 colette q. 11 months ago on Google
    This is by far the best restaurant experience I've had in years. The best Italian food I've had in Colorado. I come from an Italian family and am incredibly particular and this food had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about real Italian food. The customer service with also top teir. Honestly even if the customer service sucked I'd still go here and spend my money, the food is seriously that good. They were just the kindest people working there. I had a lemon chicken and pasta with pesto cream sauce and my partner had lamb ravioli with sausage marinara and everything was perfection, can't even pick what was better. Do yourself a favor and check it out...

  • 5/5 Kyrsten L. 1 year ago on Google
    We did not have to wait for a table. We had the imported Buffalo cheese on bread with tomatoes and basil for an appetizer. It was delicious. I wanted ravioli and the waiter suggested goat cheese ravioli with pesto sauce. It was amazing. The owner came and checked on us many times which was nice. It was delicious!

  • 4/5 Jay S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little family run spot. Not a big menu (which is always a good sign!). Something was missing with the "wow" factor which is the only slight drawback. Service was great, however and I'd still highly recommend it. Updated the image of the menu as you can see, the prices have increased since their last posted.

  • 5/5 Adam J. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Service was fast and the staff were very friendly/funny. They make their own pasta daily so it was super fresh pasta. We had goat cheese ravioli with pesto cream sauce and it was unlike anything we have ever had. We had two deserts the tiramisu and dark forest cake, both were excellent. They give you fresh bread as well. We will definitely come back someday. I highly recommend this place to people looking for a small/cozy authentic Italian place that is very affordable.

  • 5/5 Kyle J. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is amazing and very friendly. I had never been here before but I will definitely come back next time I am in Boulder. I ordered the Pollo Parmigiana and did gnocchi instead of the regular pasta and it was fantastic. The sauce has amazing flavor and the gnocchi were the best i have ever had. Everything tasted homemade and was super fresh. The chicken was amazing as well, it was pounded thin but not to thin and had cheese and sauce on top and had the perfect crispness to the breading. My new favorite Italian restaurant hands down

  • 5/5 Jenn G. 2 years ago on Google
    This strip mall restaurant/pasta shop is unassuming from the outside, but the food is amazing. We've dined in several times as well as ordered pasta to go. Our kids love watching them cut the pasta using the machine, and we all appreciate the delicious fresh pasta and specials. They do have different menus for lunch and dinner - lunch is an entree + side + salad + roll while dinner has more expanded choices. There are lots of tables in this small space and it fills up quickly, so highly recommend calling ahead for a reservation.

  • 5/5 Kristina K. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended if you are looking for FRESH pasta! It tastes great, very authentic, the owners are super friendly.

  • 5/5 Grant G. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible food, incredible service, and incredible people! I found this restaurant on accident while in the area and decided to give it a try. Everyone working at the restaurant was extremely kind and helpful. Their pasta and sauce is made fresh daily and you can tell! I love to see such an incredible family restaurant like this provide such high quality food and service. I sat and talked with them for more than 15 minutes and just barely began to scratch the surface of their incredible family history. I will definitely be returning here often!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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