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ALAVITA, Boise, ID

ALAVITA

4.8
4.8
2459 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (208) 780-1100
  • Website
    http://alavitaboise.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    N/A
  • Location
    807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
  • Area
    Boise
  • Cross Street
    8th St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
  • Entertainment
    N/A
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Battilardo

  • Cured Meats

    served with coffee aioli & crostini

    • Jars

      served with crostini

      • Cheese

        served with jam and crostini

        Cured Meats

        $6 ea. / Chef's Choice (4) $22

        • Soppressata

          Savory Pork Sausage

          • Prosciutto di Parma

            Aged 24 months

            • Bresoala

              Air Dried Beef

              Jars

              $6 ea. / Chef's Choice (4) $22

              • Olive Tapenade

                Citrus, Olive Oil

                • Pickled Vegetables

                  Seasonal

                  • Nudja

                    Spreadable pork sausage

                    Cheese

                    $6 ea. / Chef's Choice (4) $22

                    • Double Cream Brie

                      Soft, ripened cheese

                      • Chevre

                        Blackberry Compote

                        • Parmesan Gelato

                          15 Year Aged Balsamic

                          Antipasti

                          • BurrataUS$15.00

                            Basil infused Maldon sea salt, apricot-cherry mostarda, olive oil, local crostini. (Root vegetable chips available as gluten free option)

                            • Calamari FrittiUS$14.00

                              Cornmeal breading, Calabrian sweet chili, garlic aioli

                              • Grilled Artichoke HeartsUS$13.00

                                Basil-truffle aioli, 15 year balsamic, pecorino Toscano

                                • Meatballs (3)US$12.00

                                  Pork-beef blend, San Marzano tomato sauce, parmesan & grilled bread

                                  Pasta Fresca

                                  Pastas are made fresh daily at àlavita using Northwest flour & local eggs. (Egg-less and gluten free pastas available upon request). Please inquire about our freshly made pasta and sauce kits togo…perfect for alavita at home!

                                  • Wild Mushroom Gnudi*US$26.00

                                    Preserved lemon, spring peas, white truffle butter, local pea shoots, Pecorino Romano & Grana Padano

                                    • Black RavioliUS$25.00

                                      Stuffed with butter poached shrimp & fennel pollen, topped with spiced poached shrimp, lemon-fennel infused Cloverleaf cream sauce

                                      • Tagliatelle*US$23.00

                                        Signature beef-pork bolognese, basil, Grana Padano

                                        • Pappardelle*US$22.00

                                          Spicy pork sausage, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano

                                          • Cacio e Pepe*US$24.00

                                            Bucatini, house-smoked pecorino romano, pancetta, pink peppercorn, micro-greens

                                            • Chef's Market Risotto

                                              Your server will inform you of Chef's creation

                                              • MKT

                                            Insalata

                                            Grilled chicken can be added to any salad +$5

                                            • House SaladUS$9.00

                                              Arcadian mix & house-pickled vegetables, Grana Padano & herb dressing

                                              • Caesar*US$12.00

                                                Gem lettuce, macerated onions, brown butter bread crumbs, Grana Padano crisp, Tahini dressing

                                                • Fennel & Arugula SaladUS$15.00

                                                  Apple, pistachio, dehydrated cherry, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan

                                                  • Salad NiçoiseUS$22.00

                                                    Fennel crusted ahi, fingerling potatoes, cured local egg yolk, cannellini beans, Niçoise purée, seasonal tomatoes, gem lettuce & citrus herb dressing

                                                    Secondi

                                                    • Red Wine Braised Short RibUS$43.00

                                                      Roasted tomato demi-glace, seasonal asparagus, mashed new potatoes, saffron pickled fennel & radish

                                                      • Roasted Cornish Game HenUS$31.00

                                                        Lemon-herb brine, artichoke purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, Piccata compound butter, tarragon pesto, fennel gremolata

                                                        • Grilled King SalmonUS$35.00

                                                          Fregola sarda, fennel confit, lemon caper crème fraîche, tarragon oil

                                                          Family Meals to Go

                                                          Pasta Family Meals come with Caesar Salad & our signature Vanilla Budino Dolce

                                                          • Take & Bake Tagliatelle & Meatballs Meal (For 2)US$54.00

                                                            House-made pasta with our signature bolognese. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!

                                                            • Roasted Cornish Game Hen (For 2)US$65.00

                                                              Winter squash-pancetta hash, braised Tuscan kale, fortified chicken demi-glace. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!

                                                              Sides & Add-Ons

                                                              • Seasonal AsparagusUS$7.00

                                                                • Mashed PotatoesUS$6.00

                                                                  • Fregola SardaUS$6.00

                                                                    • Grilled BroccoliniUS$6.00

                                                                      • Grilled Shrimp (5)US$11.00

                                                                        • Grilled SalmonUS$8.00

                                                                          • Grilled ChickenUS$5.00

                                                                            Dolce

                                                                            • Álavita Vanilla BudinoUS$10.00

                                                                              Warm salted caramel sauce & toffee chocolate pretzel

                                                                              • Pistachio Florentine CannoliUS$10.00

                                                                                Coffee cream, Cloverleaf whipped ricotta-mascarpone, chocolate nibs, Chambord 'soaked' berries, mint

                                                                                • Fresh Local Gelato SelectionsUS$5.00

                                                                                  Please ask your server for the 'scoop'

                                                                                  • ÁffogatoUS$8.00

                                                                                    Local vanilla gelato "drowned" in espresso

                                                                                    Last updated: 12 June 2022

                                                                                    What 2,459 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                    4.8
                                                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.6Value

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                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    ALAVITA offers a "wonderful experience" with "stellar food" and "incredible service." Guests rave about the "amazing" focaccia and creative cocktails. The cozy, upscale atmosphere is perfect for special occasions or a "romantic evening out." The menu evolves with seasonal specialties, consistently delivering "excellent" pasta dishes and desserts like the "mind-blowing" parmesan gelato.

                                                                                    2,459 Reviews

                                                                                    1. amanda

                                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Celebrating a 21st birthday! We had appetizers, entrees, dessert and craft cocktails that were all delicious!

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                                                                                    2. Jaden

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Great place for a date. The food was excellent and the service was great making sure things were going good 10/10 would recommend

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                                                                                    3. Jason

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Our Valentine's Day dinner at Alavita was absolutely delightful! Right from the start, the cozy yet stylish ambiance set the perfect mood for our evening. The restaurant had a warm and inviting vibe that made our group of three couples feel right at home. The food was just incredible! We couldn't get enough of the butternut squash gnocchi; it was like little pillows of heaven. Our server, Justin, gave us the insider tip to add sausage crumble to the dish, and wow, did that make a difference! It was a flavor explosion that we won't soon forget. The meatballs were also a big hit at our table—juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious. But what really made our night special was Justin himself. He was super engaging, easily remembered all of our names, and made us feel like VIPs with his thoughtful recommendations. His friendly and attentive service made our evening that much more enjoyable. Overall, Alavita is a gem of a place. Whether you're there for a special occasion or just a night out with friends, you're in for a treat. We can't wait to go back!

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                                                                                    4. Melisa

                                                                                      Orlando

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Our service and food was amazing! I could not find one thing wrong with this place! Highly recommend!

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                                                                                    5. Holly

                                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Excellent pasta! We enjoyed our evening and our server. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                    6. Fred

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Besides having a great hostess who was very accommodating with our group's needs, we had a disabled person with an electric scooter in our party, the food was marginal. My linguini was pasty and clumped in a mound, the coffee was weak & warm and the tiramisu was like it was made at Albertsons. The service was like a 5, nothing to write home about. It was not worth the time and certainly you could find a better place to invest close to $300.

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                                                                                    7. Vicki

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We always enjoy dining at Alavita. The menu is interesting, the food delicious, and the staff is personable and professional. What more could you want from a dining experience?

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                                                                                    8. Kristen

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We just loved this little spot in Bodo. Quaint, adorable Italian feel with a whiff of modern flair. The bartender, Morgan, was just phenomenal.

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                                                                                    9. Santiago

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                      The food we got was overly salty. The drinks were nothing special. You will be rushed to be done with your dinner to accommodate other reservations. Much better Italian options in town. Hard pass on this place.

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                                                                                    10. Kitty

                                                                                      Boise

                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 27 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We had another wonderful experience here. We started with the Burrata then enjoyed the Wagyu strip, butternut squash gnocchi, chicken picatta, linguine and tagliatelle. We ended the night with 2 vanilla budino desserts. Simply amazing, thanks Chad for great service and hospitality!

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                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                    ALAVITA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 780-1100.

                                                                                    ALAVITA is rated 4.8 stars by 2459 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 28 times today

                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                    Google Map for ALAVITA

                                                                                    807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                      8th St.
                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      Boise
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Italian, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                      Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Entertainment
                                                                                      N/A
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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