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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano, Boulder, CO

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
881 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 15 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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

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What 881 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Service

  • Boulder Area

    Best Ambiance

  • Boulder Area

    Hot spot

  • Boulder Area

    Romantic

  • Boulder Area

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Otr33

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat promptly in the back dining room. This room is quieter and more intimate than the main room. Both are awesome but the back room makes conversation easier. Service was outstanding and food was phenomenal. Can’t wait to go back
  2. WillC

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great Italian food and the service has never disappointed!
  3. BarbaraM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff! My daughter and I were to meet there for dinner and her car broke down. She was over an hour past our meeting time. The staff held our table while I left to get her. I thought this was over-the-top generous and kind of them, as it was a busy Saturday night! Carelli's is a fabulous restaurant with exceptional staff! Great food too!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing experience at Carelli’s. We got there early and they let us start early. Friendly staff and above&beyond service. The Caesar was perfect, traditional, but not fishy tasting. The calamari was excellent - perfect ratio of rings to tentacles - battered to perfection. The tri-colored tortellini was my personal favorite - an excellent creamy pesto sauce that tastes like Nonna’s (Grandma’s). The Mediterranean pizza was 10/10 - the marmalade drizzle brings it to a perfect ten, chef’s kiss. Then we took cannoli’s home because we were so full, but by the end of the night we had finished them off. They were immaculate. All around amazing experience. Will be back every weekend. Don’t know of any other places that do it quite like this.
  5. CUMom

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had the best server, Brendan! He was very knowledgable about the menu selections, as well as the wines, and he was upbeat, very personable and never rushed!
  6. CynthiaM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carellis is a great restarant for many reasons but I love the ambience and, of course the food!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat by the door and it was a bit chilly when door kept opening, but food and service were great.
  8. AmaraM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a wonderful dining experience. We had a delicious dinner with excellent service, and it did not break the bank. I highly recommend that you visit this local classic Italian restaurant.
  9. AdamF

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone knows this place rocks and once again we had a the best food and service
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic as always and that’s why Carelli’s is my most frequented restaurant in Boulder!
  11. LynnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have not been to Carelli's for many years. Very glad to reacquaint. Service excellent, food wonderful.
  12. BobK

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Alex was the best waiter. We are very happy with the restaurant
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We consistently love Carelli's! Wonderful service, food and ambiance.
  14. rachyen

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Carelli’s dinner last night was amazing! I had my favorite, the Classico pizza (the pizzas are out of this world!) with a couple of cocktails- the “Carelli Manhattan” was such a treat! The waiter was on point and super friendly. No complaints… love this place!
  15. LindaS

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great service and food. Food was hot when served. Excellent server. Only complaint was the side room where we were seated. Weird vibe.
  16. Food4snobbie

    Denver

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We have dined here many times over the years. We had not been here for a couple of years, but were in the area. I started out with the spinach salad, which was very good. My husband had their soup of the day, some type of potato soup with bacon, it was delicious. My entree was chicken al carrelli, I believe, it had chicken and broccoli, unfortunately for me it was very dry and I didn't really care for it. I can't recall what my husband ordered, but his was delicious. We will definitely return but I will definitely be ordering something else. Their garlic bread is very good, hard to stop eating it. We also ordered a couple of drinks, I had their house martini, made with pineapple. It was so good I ordered two. We will definitely return.
  17. TimM

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haley was awesome! Food was great and get there early. And get a pizza to go…lol
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Service was slow but friendly. Our waiter was preoccupied w a very large party in back room. We were at table for 45 min before receiving bread which we had to ask for even though tables who were seated after us had already received. Almost all of our Food lacked flavor ( mushroom spaghetti, broccoli Carelli, gnocchi. Sauces needed more salt and spice. The best part of the meal was the charred broccoli. Would not return.
  19. BobG

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All good …….
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit to Carelli’s and once again we were not disappointed. The food is great. The service outstanding. The ambience fine. We will return many times.
  21. Kris

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place for celebrating a birthday. Best eggplant parm on the planet. Scrumptious.
  22. TinaP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was delicious and the service was equally good.
  23. RobAndRobin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, abundant, prompt, elegantly presented, and cheerfully delivered.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the service very respectful and kind. Amazing food, loved the ambience for Valentine’s Day.
  25. DonR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day
  26. boulderfoodie

    Denver

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner. The food was delicious and the service was great. It was a little bit noisy, but the restaurant was very crowded so it was understandable.
  27. Paul

    Denver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Carelli's food is always good. We asked for booth seating and again were told they were saving them for larger parties - instead we had to sit in the bar area, which we do not care for. The waiter was knowledgeable, but his mannerisms were a little odd.
  28. EdwinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were there for a birthday. We were in the back area which is considerably more intimate than the front. Wonderful menu and our server was very attentive. And the Value! We will absolutely be putting this into our rotation. Thank you for such a great time and meal.
  29. writehandmaam

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Carelli’s never fails. Food and service are consistently outstanding.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere, great food. Only downfall is we were rushed, sort of ruined experience
  31. MichaelV

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first visit to Carelli’s and it was for a date night. The food was the highlight. Absolutely delicious. The garlic sauce they make is incredible. My wife also really enjoyed the house cab wine (with healthy pours!). A fun evening. We will be back.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful!
  33. Michelle

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    I really want to like this restaurant as the Italian situation in Boulder is lacking. But the food is just not very good. I ordered chicken piccata which I expected to be a cutlet style of chicken in butter lemon sauce over fettuccine. But it’s all cut up into little pieces and incorporated into the pasta so it’s really a pasta dish. The salad was a plate of arugula with a grating of parmigiano (Parmesan?) and one very thin slice of radish. The bread is actually indescribably bad IMO, but the table next to ours LOVED it. It’s a no go for me but the place was packed!
  34. Goods

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Seated at small 2 seat table opposite entrance. There was no closure to wall with wine storage, so every time the outside door was opened, a blast of cold air would come through the wall. Food was excellent, but we had made reservation for our 42nd anniversary and had hoped for a better table where we didn’t have to wear our coats while eating.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Carellis best PIZZA and drinks and Salad!!
  36. Sarah

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! I had the manicotti and it was delicious.
  37. Binnie

    Denver

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were certainly a birthday! The perfect place all around! Everything was top rate! Carelli’s remains our “go to” restaurant!
  38. Mom2Sam

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Celebrating a promotion. This place used to be awesome. The food quality is just average now. Our sever was good, but there were just too many people seated in his section at once. This was our second average experience in 6 mths. We hesitated to make the reservation but wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. I don’t think we can go back…
  39. Rose

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood gem. Chris and Rachel make sure we are taken care of every time - thank you!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance us excellent along with the food and drinks

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 881 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Boulder

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • 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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