Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Boulder Area

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Frasca Food and Wine

4.6

4.6 (1488)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is reflected in the exquisitely-prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting over 200 varieties. The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their attention to detail, wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. And the pastoral, elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly feeling of traditional Italian Frascas. Warm and welcoming Frasca is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners, and special occasions.

To purchase a gift card, please go to our website, www.frascafoodandwine.com

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 5, 2024

20th Anniversary of Frasca...Wouldn't miss it for anything!

Flagstaff House

4.8

4.8 (5753)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Partners Executive Chef and Food Network Chopped Champion Chris Royster and General Manager Adam Monette welcome you to the Flagstaff House Restaurant for unparalleled Colorado dining experience. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the Flagstaff House offers breathtaking views, new American cuisine, a world-renowned wine list and impeccable service. Local and seasonal cuisine take the spotlight in curating our menu. Offered are a four-course or Chef's multi-course tasting menu. The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971 and holds many prestigious awards including Colorado's longest holding Wine Spectator Grand Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and AAA Four Diamond status. Features include Men's Journal, Bon Appetite, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, 5280, Best of Boulder, Eater and many others. We look forward to welcoming you for a special dining experience.

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Matthew

Dined 6 days ago

Worth every second and penny. Sublime. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of.

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Experience

Valentine's on Flagstaff Mountain - $195 per guest

Experience

Reservations for May 6-11 at the Flagstaff House

Corrida

4.8

4.8 (933)

$50 and over

Northwest Spain

Boulder

About the restaurant

Corrida offers dining inspired by Spain with stunning mountain views from our rooftop location. We offer Tapas Hour on our patio from 3-5PM, and dinner service indoors from 5-9PM. Dinner service on Fridays & Saturdays is from 5-10PM. We serve Brunch on Saturday & Sundays from 10:30-2:00.

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Manuel

Dined 4 days ago

The experience and service were excellent, and the food was delicious. However, the price seemed a bit steep compared to the actual value. Some dishes justified the higher price, while others didn’t.

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Experience

Dia de los Reyes Magos 2025

Experience

El Día de San Valentín 2025

Stella's Cucina

4.6

4.6 (673)

$50 and over

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

The restaurant was founded in 2023 by owner Stella Spanu, a Boulder local. Honoring her Italian heritage and embracing her passion for food and hospitality, Spanu’s philosophy is to have a dining experience that stimulates all senses by incorporating visual art, design, music, premier service, comfortable seating and fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. The space, an Art Deco inspiration, was conceptualized and built by architect Miguel Quismondo.

Stella's is showcasing a world-class menu, highlighting traditions from all over Italy, with house-made pastas with imported ingredients directly from Italy, and locally sourced ingredients from Colorado farms. The menu is accompanied by an extensive selection of Italian wines and specialty cocktails.

Friday and Saturday, after dinner service, the space will transform into a lounge with a dance floor with a state-of-the-art sound system, while guests are encouraged to enjoy beverages, the dance floor, and a wide variety of music.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

A real delight in all respects! Acoustics are well-controlled so one can hear both music and conversation. I had the truffle starter with egg yolk in Parmesan, really excellent and not too heavy. Focaccia was a great way to scoop up the egg. Venison medallions for the main were also terrific. The Sommelier recommended wine was good but despite being 2012 to a while to open up. Decanting helped. Didn’t stay for dessert due to leftovers of same at home.

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Experience

San Valentino at STELLA'S

Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

4.9 (57)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Boulder

About the restaurant

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

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AmberVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved our first dinging experience. Would love the hostess to get a bit more familiar with warm customer service. Her energy feels good, yet something left to be desired in her people skills

Center Stage

4.8

4.8 (389)

$30 and under

American

Longmont

About the restaurant

Named Center Stage for it's strategic location overlooking blue waters and perfectly framing Longs Peak and Mount Meeker, Hole 16 sits just outside of our relaxed dining and bar area - also named Center Stage. Showcasing exhibition kitchens to encourage culinary interaction, Center Stage offers a more causal yet refined experience serving comfort food, homemade brick-oven pizzas and Colorado craft beers to enjoy around the 40-person bar.

**Please note that all requests are not guaranteed. We will accommodate as best we can based on availability, but we cannot make any promises.**

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Diana

Dined today

A great experience, my first time here. Would be good to have signage!

Greenbriar Inn, The

4.7

4.7 (3293)

$31 to $50

American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, The Greenbriar Inn is an elegant fine dining restaurant, tavern and private event space located in the north Boulder countryside. The surrounding 20 acres features two ponds, a waterfall, a mountain creek, striking woodland and thriving produce, herb, and flower gardens. The cuisine focuses on seasonal, American classics and is complimented by a 900 label award-winning wine cellar. With several private dining rooms and three outdoor spaces, The Greenbriar Inn is the perfect choice for romantic dinners for two, family celebrations and a fun night out with friends as well as an excellent venue for weddings and private events from 10-300 guests. Voted best American restaurant, best outdoor dining, best farm to table restaurant, best neighborhood restaurant and best brunch, The Greenbriar Inn is truly a special and unique dining option in Boulder County.

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Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

Still one of the nicest dining experiences in Boulder County. Really exceptional service and a beautiful location for a relaxed and delicious dinner.

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Popular dish

Beef Wellington

Carelli's Ristorante Italiano

4.6

4.6 (1214)

$30 and under

Italian

Boulder

About the restaurant

Enjoy a wonderful dining experience with family or friends at Carelli's. Owner Greg Carelli with help from his father Gene wanted to offer guests authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting that features a large open flame fireplace, mosaic tiles, natural Birch woods, and warm lighting. An appetizer of fresh mozzarella and Beefsteak tomato caprese, lightly breaded calamari or lamb artichoke meatballs will please the palate at Carelli's. Guests can dine on baked jumbo shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta , the classic chicken parmigiana or shrimp scampi. Artisanal pizza, calzones, and paninis. Awsome Gluten-free options are also available.

Carelli's was the winner of the Daily Camera Reader's Choice 2002-2020 award for Best Italian Restaurant and ambiance. It also has won awards from the Denver Post and Boulder Weekly magazines. It has an awesome bar scene and an extensive wine list. Carelli's restaurant features daily fresh fish specials.

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ReeseVIP

Dined today

This place is my favorite Italian restaurant. Thanks again Carellis!

740 Front

4.6

4.6 (1599)

$31 to $50

American

Louisville

About the restaurant

“One of Colorado's 10 most iconic, historic restaurants and a Must Eat” Denver Post, July 2018
Please join us at 740 Front in Historic Downtown Louisville. Designated historical, 740 is one of Colorado's two oldest remaining saloons; transformed back to its 1904 roots; a traditional American dining saloon with a turn of the century ambiance featuring a magnificent room dominating bar, built in 1880 by the Brunswick Company,. The copper spit trough, once equipped with running water, still exists at the front of the bar. Louisville, notorious for its drinking, gambling, and illegal activities, evidence of the occasional misunderstanding is the .22 caliber bullet hole in the front bar.
The bar offers a selection of craft beers, wines, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive craft bourbon selection.
Dinner Tue. thru Sat. From casual to fine dining.
"Something for everyone" with "Steaks not well done but done well"

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

740 Front is a local gem. Always good, often great with warm personable service always. With the most spectacular bar in all of North America.

Martini's Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1565)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Longmont

About the restaurant

Upscale American cuisine & a large list of classic & inventive martinis in a transformed 1890s home.

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Marie

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

I loved dining at Martinis . The waitress and waiter were top notch professional. The owner was especially kind and took an interest in our special night out. I would highly recommend martinis I also loved the decorative lighting.

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