ALAVITA

Name: ALAVITA
Address: 807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID, United States, 83702
Telephone: (208) 780-1100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2512)

$30 and under

Italian

807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

10:00 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
(208) 780-1100
Website
http://alavitaboise.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
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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Calamari Fritti$14.00
Cornmeal breading, Calabrian sweet chili, garlic aioli
Grilled Artichoke Hearts$13.00
Basil-truffle aioli, 15 year balsamic, pecorino Toscano
Meatballs (3)$12.00
Pork-beef blend, San Marzano tomato sauce, parmesan & grilled bread

Pasta Fresca

Pastas are made fresh daily at àlavita using Northwest flour & local eggs. (Egg-less and gluten free pastas available upon request). Please inquire about our freshly made pasta and sauce kits togo…perfect for alavita at home!

Wild Mushroom Gnudi*$26.00
Preserved lemon, spring peas, white truffle butter, local pea shoots, Pecorino Romano & Grana Padano
Black Ravioli$25.00
Stuffed with butter poached shrimp & fennel pollen, topped with spiced poached shrimp, lemon-fennel infused Cloverleaf cream sauce
Tagliatelle*$23.00
Signature beef-pork bolognese, basil, Grana Padano
Pappardelle*$22.00
Spicy pork sausage, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano
Cacio e Pepe*$24.00
Bucatini, house-smoked pecorino romano, pancetta, pink peppercorn, micro-greens
Chef's Market Risotto
Your server will inform you of Chef's creation
- MKT

Insalata

Grilled chicken can be added to any salad +$5

House Salad$9.00
Arcadian mix & house-pickled vegetables, Grana Padano & herb dressing
Caesar*$12.00
Gem lettuce, macerated onions, brown butter bread crumbs, Grana Padano crisp, Tahini dressing
Fennel & Arugula Salad$15.00
Apple, pistachio, dehydrated cherry, lemon, olive oil, shaved parmesan
Salad Niçoise$22.00
Fennel crusted ahi, fingerling potatoes, cured local egg yolk, cannellini beans, Niçoise purée, seasonal tomatoes, gem lettuce & citrus herb dressing

Secondi

Red Wine Braised Short Rib$43.00
Roasted tomato demi-glace, seasonal asparagus, mashed new potatoes, saffron pickled fennel & radish
Roasted Cornish Game Hen$31.00
Lemon-herb brine, artichoke purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, Piccata compound butter, tarragon pesto, fennel gremolata
Grilled King Salmon$35.00
Fregola sarda, fennel confit, lemon caper crème fraîche, tarragon oil

Family Meals to Go

Pasta Family Meals come with Caesar Salad & our signature Vanilla Budino Dolce

Take & Bake Tagliatelle & Meatballs Meal (For 2)$54.00
House-made pasta with our signature bolognese. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!
Roasted Cornish Game Hen (For 2)$65.00
Winter squash-pancetta hash, braised Tuscan kale, fortified chicken demi-glace. Served with a house salad, dressing of choice, locally baked bread and our vanilla budino with warm salted caramel for dessert!

Sides & Add-Ons

Seasonal Asparagus$7.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Fregola Sarda$6.00
Grilled Broccolini$6.00
Grilled Shrimp (5)$11.00
Grilled Salmon$8.00
Grilled Chicken$5.00

Dolce

Álavita Vanilla Budino$10.00
Warm salted caramel sauce & toffee chocolate pretzel
Pistachio Florentine Cannoli$10.00
Coffee cream, Cloverleaf whipped ricotta-mascarpone, chocolate nibs, Chambord 'soaked' berries, mint
Fresh Local Gelato Selections$5.00
Please ask your server for the 'scoop'
Áffogato$8.00
Local vanilla gelato "drowned" in espresso

What 2,512 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boise
Best Overall
Boise
Romantic

Review summary

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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.

2,512 Reviews

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Kathleen C
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Karri
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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Sheila
Idaho16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

ALAVITA is rated 4.8 stars by 2512 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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
Order direct

Website
http://alavitaboise.com/
Phone number
(208) 780-1100
Catering
N/A
Private party facilities
N/A

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Burrata$15.00

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Grilled Artichoke Hearts$13.00

Meatballs (3)$12.00

Pasta Fresca

Wild Mushroom Gnudi*$26.00

Black Ravioli$25.00

Tagliatelle*$23.00

Pappardelle*$22.00

Cacio e Pepe*$24.00

Chef's Market Risotto

Insalata

House Salad$9.00

Caesar*$12.00

Fennel & Arugula Salad$15.00

Salad Niçoise$22.00

Secondi

Red Wine Braised Short Rib$43.00

Roasted Cornish Game Hen$31.00

Grilled King Salmon$35.00

Family Meals to Go

Take & Bake Tagliatelle & Meatballs Meal (For 2)$54.00

Roasted Cornish Game Hen (For 2)$65.00

Sides & Add-Ons

Seasonal Asparagus$7.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Fregola Sarda$6.00

Grilled Broccolini$6.00

Grilled Shrimp (5)$11.00

Grilled Salmon$8.00

Grilled Chicken$5.00

Dolce

Álavita Vanilla Budino$10.00

Pistachio Florentine Cannoli$10.00

Fresh Local Gelato Selections$5.00

Áffogato$8.00

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