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ALAVITA, Boise, ID

ALAVITA

4.8
4.8
2483 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
807 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 2,483 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Most Booked

  • 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 shines with "amazing food", "top-notch service", and a "cozy atmosphere". Guests rave about the "exceptional pasta" and attentive staff, particularly servers like Justin and Mary. The restaurant is praised for accommodating dietary restrictions effortlessly. It's a "favorite spot" for special occasions with consistent praise for its "delicious", "impeccable" dishes.

2,483 Reviews
  1. Marina

    Denver26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. David

    Boise31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful late evening (930) seating. Our table was waiting for us, and service was prompt and attentive without hovering. We didn't feel rushed, even though we were the next to last seating. Our server, Philip, was personable, friendly, and informative. There was music in the background, but it included a lot of classic crooners and set a nice vibe. And best of all, we could talk without having to talk over the music. The two of us shared several small plates (antipasti) and some cocktails, and had a wonderful dining experience - we'll be back!

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  3. Jeffrey

    Boise7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience from the beginning. The hostess was friendly and effective, seated right away, and our server Chad struck a nice balance of being attentive but not overbearing or intrusive. Chad knew the menu well and helped navigate a couple food allergies, which I appreciate. The meat and cheese board was great, fennel and arugula salad exceptional, and my salmon was served hot off the grill. Other entrees that were excellent at our table were the beef bolognese and risotto with shrimp added. The manager (owner?) stopped by a couple times to make sure everything was just right and also helped me hide and deliver a surprise gift. Excellent dinner, thank you, we will be back.

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  4. Terry

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's been along time since eating in such a amazing place. The dish I ate had so many flavors.

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  5. Jacob

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and attentive staff. Highly recommend.

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  6. Beth

    Boise5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alavita never disappoints!! We love everything about it! Service is ALWAYS top notch - Justin was phenomenal! And the food was AMAZING!!

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  7. Peter

    Boise3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have an enjoyable time here! Tonight was our Anniversary and the staff made it very special for my wife and I. Thanks

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  8. Kevin

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. The rigatoni was delicious. The family is already asking when we can go again.

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  9. margi VIP

    Boise6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alavira never disappoints! The chicken piccata and the butternut gnocchi were the clear winners but all dishes were delicious! Service was excellent!

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  10. Amy

    Boise2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the food, great service, I just wish they didn’t play loud music.

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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 2483 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
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
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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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