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Aperitivo, Boulder, CO

Aperitivo

4.3
4.3
92 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Gunbarrel's finest bistro, begins with Italy's Lavazza Coffee, handmade Lunch, Tapas, a wide variety of Main Entrees and weekend brunch, with an eclectic wine and craft cocktail list.... Aperitivo translates to a beginning.... lets begin our culinary relationship.... see you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 530-1516
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Neighborhood
    Gunbarrel
  • Cross street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aperitivo offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "great ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing bistro" menu and delightful service. While parking can be tricky, it's worth the effort. Some reviewers noted ventilation issues and occasional billing errors, but overall, it's a "real find" for a pleasurable dining experience.

92 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was Christmas dinner for my two kids and me. Server was kind. Ambiance was ok. Food was so so. The calamari was very rubbery. My daughter's chicken penne had pieces of hard plastic in it. I let the server know and she informed the kitchen. Nothing was done about it other than that. We also enjoyed dessert there - kids had Raspberry sorbet (which had chunks of ice in it) and I had the affagato with salted caramel Gelato.

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  2. Rickie

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Apertivo is outstanding. I have never had a bad dish. I love the intimacy of the restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the staff is outstanding. I eat here often and recommend it often. I like that they have something for everyone, meat eaters, vegetarians and even vegans.

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  3. christina

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best Christmas experience! Food was delicious , thank you!

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  4. Penny

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood restaurant- super-friendly service, excellent food. We’ll be back!

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  5. Amy

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The service was very good. I only gave them this score because of the way we smelled when we left. We couldn’t even stand ourselves in the car. We had to shower the second we got home. 100% stinky. Super bad. I had to wash everything fast. Maybe there is zero ventilation in the restaurant? I smelled like I spent 8 hours in smash burger.

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  6. susie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great ambiance, chef came out to talk with us. A real find!!

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  7. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining here. This is our third time and the food is always excellent, services great and it’s a pleasant atmosphere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Both wife and myself ordered the curry. it was thin, tasteless and scant with little protein and frozen veges. Avoid the curry!! french fries were good. Also, the choices for red wine was limited and i ordered the italian. The waiter brought out the Spanish wine instead and I am wondering did he just flip a coin in the back to decide what to bring out for me?? what's wrong with writing it down. Our friends ordered the pasta and beef bourguignon which was fair. They quest for a "global" menu is a failure. Stick to french fries
    AperitivoResponded on September 28, 2024
    Thank you for your review, we apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. The server did bring the incorrect wine out for you and apologized for thetak mise. The server offered to bring out the correct wine and you told him the wine he brought was fine, after discussing the mistake with him and he gave you 50% off for wine. As for the food, we apologize that you did not enjoy your meal. Many people enjoy our curries, and I will speak to the team about your experience. Best regards, Miguel- Owner

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  9. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for Sunday brunch. I had the smoked salmon Benedict with a side of Caesar salad and it was delicious! My partner had the Croque Madame with a side of fries and again it was wonderful. We ate outside on the patio, which the only view is of the apartment complex near it, but there’s nothing they can do about that. Because we were outside the noise level was nil. I don’t know how it is inside. We will definitely go back. We’re looking forward to trying the other menu items. The service was great and the iced tea was wonderful, which is always a big thing to me.

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  10. Peter

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere and the food and service were great

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FAQs

Aperitivo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 530-1516.

Aperitivo is rated 4.3 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aperitivo

5530 Spine Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Neighborhood
    Gunbarrel
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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