Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

Name: Carelli's Ristorante Italiano
Address: 645 30th St, Boulder, CO, United States, 80303
Telephone: (303) 938-9300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1238 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,238 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
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano in Boulder is cherished for its "outstanding food and environment" with a cozy atmosphere, especially by the fireplace during snowy evenings. The menu boasts Italian favorites like eggplant parmigiana and chicken alla Carelli. Guests praise the "attentive service," "great value," and "wonderful atmosphere."

1,238 Reviews

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David
VIP
Denver
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Italian restaurant in the area. Food is excellent, service attentive. We had the specials: chicken green chili soup and lasagna. Wonderful!
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Ken
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were incredible. Shauna was excellent. We will certainly recommend and be back!
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Jean
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Italian restaurant, and they didn't disappoint. It took a bit to get our food, but we didn't mind the pace. Nathan did a fabulous job serving us tonight. We'll be back again soon.
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Georgia
Coastal Georgia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decided to sit at the bar for dinner, there were two seats and it’s always packed at the bar so we thought let’s experience something new at Carellis. I wish you could reserve bar seats. Chris and Alex were the best!!! There’s so much going on there. People watching went into Chris introducing us to some of their regulars, now new friends. Seeing the way Alex and Chris work together was fire! Not a thing was missed with our meal, they somehow knew what we wanted before we did. I can’t understand or explain what we both experienced it was one of if not the best dining experiences we have ever had anywhere!!
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Amy
VIP
Denver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu is too extensive therefore the chef/kitchen cannot focus on quality by having a limited menu. For example, the clams and angel hair pasta has claims from a can mixed in with the clams in a shell. In addition, if you are sitting at the bar near closing time, the staff will be cleaning with spray products while you finish your meal.
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Tracey
VIP
Denver
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great our service was wonderful! The atmosphere is lovely
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John
Denver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dining experience for Valentines Day. Just perfect!
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Bobby
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice lighting, the food and service were great.
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Cara-McKenzie
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and with minimal wait time. The service was too quality. We weee offered many options of daily specials as well as popular items in food menu and dessert menu.
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Lia
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service. We love this place, second time there. Will continue to go back. It's a little pricey, $39 for a seafood and risotto dish, but it's delicious.
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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 1238 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

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

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645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Additional information

Area
Boulder
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://carellis.com/
Phone number
(303) 938-9300

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

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