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ALAVITA, Boise, ID

ALAVITA

4.8 (2506)
$30 and under
Italian
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    N/A
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Cross street
    8th St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
  • Entertainment
    N/A
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,506 people are saying

ALAVITA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boise

    Best Overall

  • Boise

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alavita in Boise offers "amazing food" and "top notch" service with a cozy, inviting atmosphere perfect for both date nights and family dinners. Guests rave about the "fresh made pasta dishes" and the attentive staff who cater to dietary needs. A staple for special occasions, Alavita consistently impresses.
2,506 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    Idaho112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 23rd visit to Alavita and though we missed Tina, Morgan took great care of us - never rushed but he kept unintrusive track of us. Calamari perfectly fried, not greasy. Generous Caesar salad, split with anchovies - crisp and fresh. I had King salmon with caponata - perfectly cooked salmon, nice crispy skin. My husband had Cacio e Pepe ravioli in a light lemon butter sauce - very nice. We ended with the budino - always a treat. This place is consistently terrific!

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  2. Elena

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Alavita is now one of our favorite spots to dine in Boise. We snagged a last minute reservation early on Saturday evening, and although we were running a bit late, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly once we arrived. Our waiter was professional and courteous in answering our questions on menu items, and very thoughtfully brought us smaller utensils for our toddlers to eat with. The hostess also brought us little drawing tablets to keep the little ones entertained. The food was excellent from start to finish - loved the baked artichoke hearts and fennel salad as starters, and the rigatoni and tagliatelle were cooked to perfection. The antipasti combo we put together was prosciutto, olives and various cheeses and spreads, and it was also on point. All of the ingredients were fresh, all of the flavors were balanced, and everything was truly delightful. The intimate atmosphere is comfortable yet lively, from date nights to families with young children. We felt comfortable and well taken care of the whole time. Will have to come back to try more items (especially that Budino we were eyeing)!

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  3. Cheryl

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in Boise! Service was fantastic! Came for a birthday celebration and really felt the love!

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  4. Tammy

    Idaho2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mary our waitress was amazing. She worked with the kitchen to make our son an item not on the menu. She provided exceptional service.

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  5. Shannon

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the service!

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  6. Richard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had guests visiting from out of town and we wanted them to visit one of our favorite city gems for dining. We had multiple appetizers to start: burrata with bread and chips, grilled artichokes, and fish crudo. They were magnificent. We then chose pastas to have as our main course. We had the ravioli with additional meatballs as well as a pasta with a meat sauce. Both dishes were outstanding. For dessert, we shared the creamy caramel delight that included peanut brittle with chocolate on it. It was amazing and delicious. Our service was spectacular.

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  7. Makenna

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so friendly and honestly such an amazing dining experience, our waiter was very knowledgeable and personable as well. The staff and atmosphere made a great birthday scene!

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  8. Delf

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service. A very small nitpick—the “papparadelle with cherry tomatoes and broccolini” barely had any broccolini at all. Delicious dish though.

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  9. Danielle

    Idaho1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying and thought everything tasted really good. The gluten free pasta was a 10/10, couldn’t tell the difference!

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  10. Billy VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! I highly recommend, especially the fresh made pasta dishes.

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FAQs

ALAVITA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 780-1100.

ALAVITA is rated 4.8 stars by 2506 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for ALAVITA

807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available (metered Mon.-Fri. from 9:00am-6:00pm).Self-parking is available on at two pay lots adjacent to the building:1) Eastman parking garage 2) Capital Terrace garage located on Idaho Street West of the restaurant.Both accept credit cards. The first hour of parking is free and each additional hour is $2.50.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    N/A
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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