Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Boulder Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Boulder Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Frasca Food and Wine

4.6

4.6 (1488)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely-prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their attention to detail, wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. And the pastoral, elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. Warm and welcoming Frasca is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners, and special occasions.

To purchase a gift card, please go to our website, www.frascafoodandwine.com

Top review

Mike

Dined on 5 Aug 2024

20th Anniversary of Frasca celebratory dinner did not disappoint! There was no weak course, the execution was flawless, the food was unique and inspiring, the wine pairing was impeccable! What more could you ask for from a Michelin starred restaurant? I know: seconds!!!

Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (59)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Boulder

About the restaurant

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

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AmberVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Loved our first dinging experience. Would love the hostess to get a bit more familiar with warm customer service. Her energy feels good, yet something left to be desired in her people skills

Sugarbeet

4.8

4.8 (2388)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Our locally owned restaurant offers a refreshing collection of Seasonal American Cuisine in an intimate and contemporary setting. Our seasonally changing menu emphasizes our creativity and passion for using the freshest ingredients possible and supporting local growers and ranchers. Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food with friends. In addition to our warm and inviting dining rooms, we have outdoor seating on our patios when weather permits. We can accommodate your next group function and can help you with a personalized menu for your event. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Meredith

Dined today

Attentive staff, our water was always full. The food was excellent, temperature was perfect.

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4.8

4.8 (1377)

$30 and under

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Relax in a warm, elegant setting and enjoy Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Over 600 wine selections, nightly chef's dinner and specials, and stained glass ceilings throughout.
Offering Specialty Valentines, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinners, please visit viatoscana.com to view menu selections.

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Pamela

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

We always enjoy Via Toscana and, it was especially nice on Christmas Eve.

Community Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (261)

$30 and under

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Community has always been an ever-evolving and ever-changing concept, but recently we decided to just dig in a bit and settle down. That’s the atmosphere and space we aspire to provide. A place for gatherings, a quick drink or snack, a rendezvous with an old friend; we are the neighborhood spot that hopes to feel like a second home to all of our friends.

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DerekVIP

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

Always a great meal - innovative menu, good drinks, and a good value!

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.6

4.6 (1217)

$30 and under

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

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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peggy

Dined 2 days ago

Hands down the best value for Italian food in the area. Eggplant Parmigiana is as good as my Italian grandmother's. Great ambience and attentive service.

Center Stage

4.8

4.8 (390)

$30 and under

American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Named Center Stage for it's strategic location overlooking blue waters and perfectly framing Longs Peak and Mount Meeker, Hole 16 sits just outside of our relaxed dining and bar area - also named Center Stage. Showcasing exhibition kitchens to encourage culinary interaction, Center Stage offers a more causal yet refined experience serving comfort food, homemade brick-oven pizzas and Colorado craft beers to enjoy around the 40-person bar.

**Please note that all requests are not guaranteed. We will accommodate as best we can based on availability, but we cannot make any promises.**

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Diana

Dined 3 days ago

A great experience, my first time here. Would be good to have signage!

Boulder Cork

4.8

4.8 (3248)

$31 to $50

American

Boulder

About the restaurant

The Boulder Cork Restaurant has provided quality food and excellent service since 1969. The restaurant is now one of Colorado’s most renowned dining experiences. The casual, yet attentive atmosphere is the perfect place to spend a special evening, be it to relax with friends or entertain business associates. Our banquet facilities can accommodate large groups with the quiet proficiency and superior quality that has become the hallmark of The Boulder Cork. The food is an impressive display of creativity and variety, masterminded by the chef, Jim Smailer. Chef Smailer has created an enticing offering of steaks, prime rib, chicken, pasta, and fresh fish selections; all on the cutting edge of culinary delight. The food is as fresh as the market allows. The true epicurean will agree that our efforts are apparent to both the eyes and the palate, from the appetizer through the handmade desserts.

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Grady

Dined 3 days ago

Boulder Cork is one of our Boulder Favorites. We've been coming here for over 20 years.

The Post Chicken & Beer - Lafayette

4.7

4.7 (701)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Lafayette

About the restaurant

At The Post Chicken & Beer, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

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DeniseVIP

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

When we are in town, we always come to the Post of a meal or two! Love it here! Great food! I love the Post Cheesburger and the chicken is outstanding

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4.7

4.7 (61)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us at our cozy spot on the East end of Pearl Street, right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Our menu features Southern Italian staples like fritti, fresh salads, savory salumi, artisanal pizzas, and delicious gelato, all made with ingredients from local farms to bring you a fresh take on the classics. Our wood-fired oven adds an authentic touch to our pizzas, creating a perfect, crispy crust every time.

Enjoy our sprawling, dog-friendly patio with a spritz in hand during our daily aperitivo hour. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and experience a slice of Italy right here in Boulder!

p.s. It's al-beh-REE-co (named after the Alberico family!)

A 2.5% Health and Wellness fee will be added to all guest checks. This initiative is designed to help us continue offering premium insurance benefits to our team members.

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Silvia

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

The experience was great. We are grateful to the manager who helped accommodating a specific situation❤️

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