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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano, Boulder, CO

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
1199 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Parking details
    We have a private parking lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,199 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

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Value

  • Boulder Area

    Hot spot

  • Boulder Area

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carelli's Ristorante Italiano in Boulder is a cherished spot for "delicious food" and attentive service. Guests rave about their "garlic bread" and diverse Italian menu, highlighting dishes like "Chicken Marsala" and "mushroom risotto." Though it can be busy and noisy, the lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for special occasions and regular visits alike.

1,199 Reviews

  1. Maurice

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Shannon

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. julie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

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

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  4. Jennifer

    Coastal Georgia

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  5. Melissa

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  6. Kimbirly

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 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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  7. Michael

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Great atmosphere. Wait staff was friendly, but seemed a bit overwhelmed. Food was solid Italian, but not exceptional. Good value.

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  8. John

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great dinner, great service. Will definitely do it again!

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  9. Paul

    Austin

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Texan parents were helping our young son out settling in with his new job. After doing some laundry at a nearby laundromat. We decided to grab a bite at the last minute and used OpenTable. Lo and behold we found a real nice gem! The Chicken Marsala was amazing and my wife enjoyed the angel hair pasta with garlic. It was a nice pleasant dinner thanks to the hard working staff of your establishment! We will come back with our son!

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  10. Deborah

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with a friend for Happy Hour, and the food menu only had a few very small appetizers—not enough to call dinner, which I always do at Happy Hours all across town. I love the restaurant and food, but I don't like having to order from the full-price menu for dinner—it defeats the purpose of going during Happy Hour!

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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 1199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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