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A photo of Pizzeria Alberico restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(74)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Boulder
Booked 24 times today
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.​
A photo of Sforno Trattoria restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1148)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Boulder
Booked 31 times today
We strive to give you the genuine tastes of Italy, right here on Boulder’s historic Pearl Street Mall, with our local, natural ingredients. And with our famous mozzarella made in house, Happy Hour 7 days a week, and an original wood burning pizza oven, we have no doubt that you will love coming to Sforno. Join us for a little bit of Italian bliss right here in Colorado, and let us show you what ‘love from the oven’ means to us.
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4.8
Exceptional(1515)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Boulder
Booked 49 times today
Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.
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4.7
Exceptional(86)
Price: Moderate
• American • Boulder
Booked 7 times today
Taste the latest and greatest food in Boulder at High Country! From the Vaquero Flank Steak to our best selling Summit Bowl, everything is sourced right here in Colorado. A Phenomenal Beer selection, Craft Cocktails, and Organic Wines seal the deal. Come be a part of the New Western cuisine!
A photo of Jill's Restaurant & Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1510)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Boulder
Booked 11 times today
Located in the St Julien Hotel, Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro offers a thoughtful menu featuring fresh, local and dynamic ingredients. The kitchen, helmed by Executive Chef Rich Byers, sources its ingredients through partnerships with local farms, creameries and ranches, its own on-­site garden and Boulder’s seasonal Farmer’s Market – conveniently located across the street – where the chefs procure the freshest herbs, vegetables and fruits. These ingredients are used to create scratch-­made food, including pasta, bread, pastries, sauces, jus and more.
A photo of Corner Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(568)
Price: Moderate
• American • Boulder
Booked 3 times today
Located inside Hotel Boulderado on the corner of Spruce and 13th streets, The Corner Bar is the ideal location for a quick lunch, a lively Happy Hour, a great late-night meal, or the perfectly poured Martini. This spacious restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating with a large wrap-around patio featuring plenty of room for social distancing and fun.
A photo of The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(919)
Price: Expensive
• American • Boulder
Booked 55 times today
The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.
A photo of Centro Mexican Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(565)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Boulder
Booked 14 times today
We're a fun, Colorado-inspired Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Boulder along the iconic Pearl Street Mall. Our bustling bar specializes in festive cocktails and our year-round covered patio offers some of Boulder's best people watching.
A photo of River and Woods Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(906)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Boulder
Booked 27 times today
Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.
A photo of Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar - Pearl St. Boulder restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1271)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Boulder
Booked 60 times today
The name Hapa is derived from the Hawaiian term that describes a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Like our name, our food reflects this dynamic combination. The menu is based on traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals which are then amplified, muted, or mixed with influences from many different styles of cooking until they are something completely new: they're Hapa. We have stretched the boundaries of creativity to develop dishes that defy all the rules while holding true to our roots. We hope that you will find our menu innovative, uninhibited, and distinctly fun! Incomplete parties will not be sat until complete.

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  • Chris
    Denver / Colorado •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    5-Star Review for Sforno Trattoria – A Must-Visit in Boulder! Sforno Trattoria is an absolute gem in Boulder! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy, authentic Italian atmosphere. Every dish we tried was nothing short of spectacular. The Cannelloni was fantastic—perfectly baked with a rich, savory filling. The Tortelloni Boscaiola was indulgent and bursting with flavor, with just the right balance of creaminess and spice from the Vodka sauce base. Pairing it with a wonderful glass of Cabernet elevated the experience even further. And for the grand finale, the tiramisu was simply divine—light, airy, and the perfect sweet ending to an incredible meal. Sforno Trattoria exceeded all expectations, and we can’t wait to come back. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine with exceptional flavors and great service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! 🍷🍝✨
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    Sforno TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boulder
    4.4
  • GregVIP
    Denver / Colorado •99 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What an *excellent* restaurant! Surprisingly fine cuisine at very reasonable prices. The space is relaxed and casual, and the varied menu suggests "comfort food" but the dishes are conceived thoughtfully and prepared carefully, even elegantly. How do they make their "skillet cornbread' so rich & savory? Service was great, very efficient & attentive The cocktails are imaginative and artistic creations, and there's a well-curated list of wines & beers. Happy Hour is truly a bargain. It's hard to understand why there's ever an empty table in the house.
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    High CountryPrice: Moderate• American• Boulder
    4.7
  • Brian
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Seats are hard wood, very uncomfortable. The establishment needs to provide cushions, different chairs, or something.
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    Japango BoulderPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Boulder
    4.8
  • Jim
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great Valentines event and the experience was awesome from the fabulous meal and the great service detail from Andrew during our time there. It was truly special and a great place to celebrate Valentines! We had a fabulous time that will not be forgotten! Thanks!!!!
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    Jill's Restaurant & BistroPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Boulder
    4.6
  • Bryce
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great experience bringing friends from out of town. Will definitely bring more guests again.
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    Pizzeria AlbericoPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Boulder
    4.7
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