ALAVITA

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1. JM

   JackieM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wanting to try Alavia for quite a while. Our party was 4 adults and 2 children. The server was excellent. She spent time explaining the menu and various options. She seemed to anticipate our every request even before we asked. It is Italian, but the menu includes quite a few options. The pasta is homemade with different sauce choices. There are options to sit inside or outside. We sat inside. The ambiance is wonderful in an older building with so much character. We will return and certainly recommend.
   

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   wineNdine

   Montana

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   With all the great places to eat in Boise, and new ones popping up all the time, Alavita remains our favorite for date night. The ambience, the intimacy, the food...all top notch. We always love our Alavita experiences.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Boise

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We love this place and were very excited to get a reservation. Branzino was fantastic and my wife had the squid ink ravioli which is so good. We had the cheese and it was paired with a fantastic jam. Food and service were so good.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   we absolutely loved eating here. it was hands down some of the best italian food we have ever eaten
   

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   JeffT

   San Diego

   138 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   138 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Wouldn't have known about them without Opentable, as they didn't pull up with 4.5 stars or above on trip advisor, but I found them on Open and decided to give them a try, since good reviews on there. The hostess(guessing also the Floor or GM), was energetic, fashionable, and efficient. Bartender/my server (missed his name, but tall and fun guy), did a great job. Had some nice menu item options, though prices were a bit high if you went to their top tier menu items. I like that they make fresh pasta and their Caesar salad was good size. (they should try to cut lettuce into 1/2 the size they serve it). Drink prices are a bit over expectations, but was good. Efficient and good. Get's pretty busy, but parking garage is 2 doors down from them and is free the first hour, and then $3/hr, but downtown gets busy!
   

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   DanaS

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food Great spot!!! And close to everything downtown in the heart of Boise
   

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   SusieP

   Boise

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Celebrating our 40th anniversary. The food was exquisite and our server, Tina! Made the experience fun and special. This is our favorite restaurant in Boise.
   

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   KarenC

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We LOVE Alavita. It’s our go to place for special occasions. We usually bring our out of town guests because we feel it’s reflective of the best of Boise. The food is always beautifully prepared and the service is spot on. We love the change up on the menu and the specialty cocktails. Alavita never disappoints.
   

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   ChrisC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Delicious pasta and an atmosphere that’s fancy but not too fancy.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything truly outstanding. We had: Grilled Artichoke Hearts Burrata with apricot cherry mostarda was insanely good Fennel & Arugula Salad - bright, acidic and delicious after the previous fatty Tagliatelle -solid Black Ravioli - “best ravioli I’ve ever eaten. I want to come back for my birthday.” says 76 year old cook Warm mushroom salad - never had anything like it. Umami plus acid. Incredible. Boudin- very yummy.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We loved our experience at Alavita! The food was beautifully prepared and there is a lot of thought that goes into ingredients and sourcing. The service was also exceptional. Our server was attentive, caring, and knowledgeable.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely wonderful dinner with my family. This place never disappoints
    

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    Greg

    Salt Lake City

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding, starting with Mary at the bar. The food was terrific, and an overall great value. I was in town for a quick business trip, but this is a favorite the next time I come back!
    

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    James

    Boise

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere, great food, great service, truly an enjoyable meal.
    

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    TreyC

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was amazing as always. Portions were great, and the cocktails my wife and I got were very good.
    

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    Chad

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've eaten at Fork a number of times when in Boise previously. When I found out Alavita was a sister restaurant, I wanted to try it. The staff and food were even better than I had hoped. Our server suggested the Parmesan gelato, which was delicious. We had a couple of different Manhattans, both were tasty! We had pasta and scallops for the entrees. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted great. It was a great environment and the whole restaurant has a good energy. We will definitely be back, next time we are in Boise.
    

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    SVFoodie

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, fabulous server, loved the atmosphere. And, it was quiet.
    

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    Drew

    Boise

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    I haven’t been there in years and the food was alright. Maybe I didn’t get the best thing hopefully I will choose something different.
    

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    Jace

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5

    I went to Àlavita a few years ago and I thought it was amazing. This time around it was just okay, but bad for the price. The risotto was super salty and had a bit too much garlic, and the waitress kept pouring water into it after she filled up my cup. The Black Ravioli was flavorful though.
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service!!
    

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    norm

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent, especially the salads, bread, and pasta. Wine selection is Superb. Shana G was EXCELLENT as our server, and it was a real pleasure to visit with her after dinner, as well. We have a new, favorite restaurant in Boise. !!
    

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    KBHappy

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've lived in Boise since 1997. This was hands down the best dining experience I've had here. Also, we recently traveled to Italy and Alavita rivaled the food there, believe it or not! Tina was a terrific server, super sweet and helpful offering the perfect suggestions. The food was so yummy and I don't eat gluten so that's saying something. Truly excellent food and atmosphere. A beautiful restaurant & an intimate dining experience. A perfect birthday dinner. Thank you!
    

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    Aspenfoodie

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vegetarian options. Good wine list. Cocktails were good too
    

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    SamN

    Boise

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food as always, good wine menu both by the glass and also by the bottle.
    

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    TimS

    Boise

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love love love this place. Great time was had by all.
    

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    JohnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Favorite Italian spot downtown and always have the best service
    

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    DavidT

    Boise

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Alavita is always a hit. Great food, great staff, intimate venue. Thanks, Alavita!
    

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    Ashley

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Waitress was great! Food was meh 😒 Nothing to write home about which is disappointing for spending $200
    

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    Anita

    Boise

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Alavita is an absolute favorite of ours. The food is exceptional (their pappardelle is exquisite), service is excellent and atmosphere fun.
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food, great ambiance, service is great,overall another great experience.
    

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    NancyB

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Wonderful food with lots of gluten free choices. Tina was especially good.
    

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    JudyC

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We have eaten at Alavita many times and always had an excellent and delicious experience but this visit wasn't quite as outstanding. We started with the calamari and it was remarkable! One of the best we've ever eaten. We followed with Caesar salads which were okay, but not as tasty as usual. The lettuce was somewhat soggy and croutons tasted like stale store-bought ones. My husband had the daily risotto special topped with spicy sausage which was excellent and extremely flavorful. I had the Tagliatelle with bolognese sauce which I usual love here. This time the pasta was gummy and stuck together in one big clump in the bowl. I was so disappointed as this is a dish I look forward to every time we come to Boise. Not sure why the salad and pasta dishes weren't up to snuff this time around. Debating whether to go back to Alavita when we're in Boise next time or try a new restaurant. Hoping it was simply a bad night one-off.
    

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    JamesV

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a lovely display of flavors and textures. The attention to detail in plating, the velvet textures in the sauces. I honestly thought it was going to be more expensive. I think next time I would prefer to not sit by the open windows but it was amazing.
    

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    BryceW

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious and the service was great! The pasta is made fresh daily, and it reflects in the quality of the dish. I would absolutely go back, especially during the warmer months when they have the garage doors open and patio seating.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Artichoke appetizer was wonderful, black ravioli was under cooked but the sauce was amazing and desserts cannoli and boudin was excellent.
    

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    TheGoodFellows

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious and the service was great!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    The hostess (manager?) was incredibly rude and we felt rushed through our entire meal even though no one was waiting for our table. This is not the first time that I’ve had this experience at this restaurant, but it will absolutely be my last.
    

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    JonL

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Alavita never disappoints! Their staff is amazing, the food is incredible, and the drinks are well crafted. I appreciate their commitment to gluten free options. Something often lacking in Italian restaurants.
    

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    ACJIV

    Boise

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    We tried Alavita for the first time. The service was excellent and we all thought the salads we had were good. The cocktails were fun and had some unique flavors. Unfortunately we were all disappointed in the main dishes. 2 of us had the black ravioli and it was just not very good. It was incredibly bland and tasted like a canned Alfredo sauce has been poured over some frozen ravioli. the braised short ribs were very dry and tasted liked over cooked pot roast with no sauce. We wanted to like this place as we had been to Fork and liked it. But I just can't see going back as there are much better Italian food to be had in Boise.
    

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