Gondolier On Pearl
Located on popular Pearl Street, the Gondolier On Pearl is the oldest family-run restaurant in town. It serves up hearty portions of traditional red-sauce dishes like chicken frittura picatta and ziti bolognese. They also have specialty pizzas, sandwiches, seafood, soups and salads, all of which, including the pastas and sauces, are made fresh daily. This is an eco-friendly venue, which reduces its carbon footprint by composting waste, conserving water and using wind power. Event catering is offered.
Gondolier On Pearl
1600 Pearl St., #1
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-5015
gondolieronpearl.com
Carelli's of Boulder
Carelli's of Boulder is a swanky old-school Italian restaurant with a modern edge, providing an elegant and sophisticated dining experience designed by an award-winning architect. This romantic venue has won several accolades; both the Boulder Daily Camera and the Colorado Daily have named it Best Italian Restaurant. Its stylish Osteria Bar has an extensive wine list as well as creative martini inventions. Vegetarians will find plenty of enticing offerings and meat eaters will enjoy the open-flame fire pit. Other features include a garden patio and live Jazz on Thursday and Saturday nights.
Carelli's of Boulder
645 30th St.
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 938-9300
carellis.com
Frasca Food & Wine
Frasca Food & Wine is a James Beard Award-winning restaurant that emulates the food and culture of Friuli in northeastern Italy--a classically Italian region with international accents. This warm and sophisticated eatery of "rustic elegance" offers seasonal cuisine to ensure that only the freshest ingredients are used. Part of the slow food movement, its foodstuffs are sourced from local farms, which makes Frascas an eco-friendly eatery. A Master Sommelier will attend to every pairing of wine with meal courses.
Frasca Food & Wine
1738 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
frascafoodandwine.com