Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.7

1218 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,218 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boulder Area
Best Value
Boulder Area
Neighborhood gem
Boulder Area
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano in Boulder offers a "wonderful place" for dining with "excellent food and service" in a lively atmosphere. Known for its "amazing food" and "attentive service," this Italian gem is perfect for special occasions. While some note noise and staffing issues, many highlight its "great value" and "consistent quality."

1,218 Reviews

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Elaine
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been eating at Carelli's for over 7 years. We love their food, decor, ambience and great service. Great menu of Italian favorites. I especially love their eggplant parmigiana. Great caprese salad. Great carpaccio. Garlic bread with each meal. And for dessert, you can't beat their cannoli!
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John
Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a wonderful time. The cocktails were delicious. I’d recommend the Royal Paloma. I had the chicken saltimboca that was excellent. My wife always loves coming to Carelli’s because of the many Gluten Free options. Atmosphere and service was terrific
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peggy
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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John
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was inattentive and unfriendly. We love the restaurant and food though!
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Reese
VIP
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is my favorite Italian restaurant. Thanks again Carellis!
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Bob
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ingrid made our New Year's Eve very special with her menu recommendations and attentive service. The blackened salmon on the spinach salad made for an awesome entree. Hats off to the kitchen chefs for a 5-star dining experience!!! Carelli's holds a very special place in our hearts!!!
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Rob
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great old-school, but thoroughly modern Italian restaurant. This was not our first visit; we had been here before and considered it a special place. We have traveled extensively, so we have had a chance to experience many places across the USA. This establishment is at the top of its class. Great food, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Wendy
Denver
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We've been to Carellis several times in the past year or two, and I can honestly say I have yet to really enjoy a meal there -regardless of the category. Pasta, risotto, seafood or veal etc. Pasta has been watery and overcooked, risotto has been ‘soupy', veal was slippery and tasteless. The prices are high for the quality of the food. So yes, very disappointed
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Daniel
VIP
Fargo
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice atmosphere, excellent wine selections and a great menu. Love the garlic toast appetizer.
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Susan
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was first rate from the moment we walked into the restaurant until the moment we had finished our meal. Our waitress was very professional, friendly and helpful. We had three different meals and each one was hot and tasty. I can’t wait to go back!!
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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 1218 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

645 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak Vesuvio

Pollo Saltimbocca

Calamari

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What 1,218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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