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ALAVITA, Boise, ID

ALAVITA

4.8 (2515)
$30 and under
Italian
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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 2,515 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boise

    Best Overall

  • Boise

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alavita in Boise is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "top-notch service" with a cozy and lively atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "fresh ingredients" and "unique tastes" in dishes like risotto, burrata, and calamari. The pasta, especially the gluten-free options, are "amazing." Alavita is a go-to spot for special occasions, offering "outstanding" dining experiences with an accommodating staff and "delicious" cocktails.
2,515 Reviews
  1. Taylor

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The limoncello tiramisu was Incredible! Will definitely be back! Great place for special occasions

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  2. JC

    Idaho2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a great dinner! Could even hear our conversation… I’m just sorry we didn’t find it sooner. Highly recommend it. 10 of 10, for us anyway.

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  3. Judy VIP

    Idaho42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely have a reservation. Service is good. Food is always excellent. I recommend sitting inside rather than on the sidewalk. Inside does get LOUD!! it is quieter early in the evening. 

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  4. Kathleen C

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 6 and had a fabulous waiter who made our evening that much better. We ordered family style and she had great recommendations. The risotto entree and the buratta appetizer were excellent. Chicken entree, artichokes appetizer and salmon entrees were delicious. Calamari was calamari. Great night!

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  5. Karri

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not like the food. Wait staff was understaffed which made service slow.

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  6. Sheila

    Idaho16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious, Mary is the best and dessert outstanding. So much fun too.

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  7. Luanne

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Alavita. It was fantastic. The food was great and our server was doing double duty, taking orders and bartending both. He was really good at both. They have gluten free options that are GOOD! We will definitely go back.

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  8. Ojaswini

    Austin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. The service was fantastic. Each of the items we ordered had a unique taste. It was such a great find on Open Table.

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  9. Sarah

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always excellent! Great service, drinks were great- basil foam and wine paired to our meal. Our group of 4 all loved our pasta choices. The calamari appetizer was delicious. Too full for dessert.

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Idaho113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

ALAVITA is rated 4.8 stars by 2515 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
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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