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Carelli's Ristorante Italiano, Boulder, CO

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
1259 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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

Menu

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 1,259 people are saying

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Healthy

  • Boulder Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Boulder Area

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carelli's Ristorante Italiano offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "consistently good food." Guests cherish the "warm and inviting atmosphere," making it ideal for celebrations. The menu features "outstanding" dishes like Chicken Alla Carelli and Shrimp Scampi. While service is generally attentive, some find it inconsistent.
1,259 Reviews

  1. Ronald VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They never disappoint, our food and service was outstanding. Shout out to Jordan our server. Excellent job!

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  2. Julia

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a mixed experience at Carellis tonight. We received a lovely welcome from the Hostess and seated at a cozy corner table. Unfortunately, the cozy corner was ignored by our server. We watched as she attentively tended to the table of four next to us, bringing drinks, bread, appetizers and refilling their water glasses, not once glancing our way or acknowledging us. Eventually, we had to ask the Hostess if we could be served as we had yet to receive glasses of water. Our service continued to be scant and poor but the food was worth the wait as it was hot and tasty when it eventually arrived. We are hoping to go back to Carellis but not to sit at a table in a cozy corner!

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  3. Cara VIP

    Denver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing 18th Birthday celebration for our son last evening! The Pesce Asiago and the Shrimp Scampi were outstanding! The Kale and Apple Salad was one of the best salads I have ever had! Service is always excellent! Not to be missed!

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  4. Krystina

    Denver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta entrees were bland, but the caprese fresh and the chocolate mousse was delicious. I would have skipped the calamari. The atmosphere is very nice, so were the staff. It's easy to have a conversation there. Carelli's used to be a favorite of ours 20 years ago when we lived in Boulder. It's possible that 3 9f us just didn't order other entrees.

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  5. Murray

    Denver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have dined at Carelli's numerous times over the years. It has become our safe eating place for taking friends that don't like anything spicy, or in any way interesting. Carelli's delivers predicable, uninteresting, heavy in sauce but not particularly in flavor, dishes. Thankfully our waitress was attentive, positive and professional which made up for the food.

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  6. Amelia

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lots of delicious options. Service was great. Dessert options were very tasty.

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  7. MonicaF VIP

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    South a perfect restaurant nice cozy and our waiter was the best

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  8. Amydepas VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great. Food was excellent! Overall a nice Italian meal.

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  9. JustSimply

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would like to start by saying our waitress was wonderful. We had requested in our reservation to sit in front by the fire, when we got there we were lead threw the dining room to a back room that was a bit odd it was a leopard booth with dirty throw pillows. This back room looked nothing like the main dining room. Another strange thing was they brought bread to the table that we didn’t ask for but then charged us. I asked for a dirty martini which they charged for a martini then charged separately for each individual olive. I have never seen anything like it in my life. Three people three entrees and three drinks and our bill was $170. I don’t think I would go back.

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  10. J. Patrick VIP

    Denver45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places. We frequently dine here.

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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 1259 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

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
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