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ALAVITA, Boise, ID

ALAVITA

4.8
4.8
2492 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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

What 2,492 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boise

    Best Overall

  • Boise

    Best Food

  • Boise

    Best Service

  • Boise

    Best Ambiance

  • Boise

    Romantic

  • Boise

    Good for special occasions

  • Boise

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ALAVITA in Boise is a beloved Italian dining spot known for its "amazing food," "attentive service," and cozy ambiance. The menu offers flavorful dishes like rigatoni, gnocchi, and chicken piccata. The staff is consistently noted for being "personable and professional," ensuring a memorable dining experience. A local favorite!

2,492 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great way to spend our anniversary! The food was amazing, the service was on point, and the drinks were wonderful.

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  2. Kimberly

    Chicago39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alavita has amazing food, the service is always top notch and I love the atmosphere! It has been a staple in Boise for so long for this reason! I highly recommend to anyone who wants fine dining in a quaint environment!

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  3. Wendy

    Boise2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food, wine and service was absolutely top notch! Thank you for going the extra mile for me to accommodate my reservation. I was so happy to be able to bring my friends to my favorite spot!

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  4. Mylene VIP

    Palm Springs29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a must when we stay in Boise. The food and service are always top notch. We had the mushroom salad and the grilled prawns and it was very good.

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  5. Gregory VIP

    Boise23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Àlavita offers absolutely splendid food and always friendly and prompt service. Among the best restaurants in Boise.

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  6. David

    Boise2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super friendly staff. Great drinks and tasty food. Great date night.

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  7. Lydia

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our evening at Alavita. The best ambiance, food, and service!

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  8. John

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Alavita is by far my favorite place to dine in Boise. The food is excellent, and the use of local products where possible is another draw for me. On this visit, the service was off just a tad. Not as friendly as the past, and time from order to delivery of food items was a bit long. I will surely return as we have had many wonderful meals and service, but management should always be aware of slipping from the high standard of quality food and service.

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  9. Cheryl VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    we have been going to Alavita for years and usually love our dinner, but this time was a total disappointment. We ordered a couple appetizers and each had an entree. The only things we enjoyed were the wine IAlbarino) and the calamari. It was our anniversary and needless to say, it was not a great celebration.

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  10. Marina

    Denver27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Accommodated our early arrival. Server spoke very rapidly in accented English. Had to ask him to slow down. One of our guests actually thought he was speaking g a foreign language. As the restaurant filled up it got very noisy which would have made things worse. Server also seemed unable or unwilling to explain dishes. Food was good.

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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 2492 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 22 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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