Best Casual Restaurants in Niwot

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1. Caprese Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(1272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Caprese Trattoria. We are an authentic Italian restaurant with home made mozzarellas, pastas, desserts, and more. Come to join us in a rustic, casual, but modern ambiance. We also have a beautiful large bar and two large patios that will make your experience very pleasant. Looking forward to cooking you an incredible authentic Italian meal. Buon Appetito!-Chef Marco Monanni & Staff

2. Gemini

4.7

Exceptional(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Boulder

Booked 20 times today

Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, Gemini is a full service restaurant focused on contemporary Spanish food and wine and its international influences. The menu is guided by the seasons and highlights sustainably farmed meats and produce from Colorado purveyors. Taking cues from the cuisines of Barcelona and San Sebastian, we offer traditional tapas items, including Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, meatballs, and Boquerones. Larger dishes from land and sea include Octopus, Cauliflower a la Plancha, and Basque Braised Lamb.Our beverage program features organic, low-intervention wines from Spain and the West Coast, classic cocktails, and selections from Colorado’s craft brewing community.

3. Aperitivo

4.5

Awesome(97)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Gunbarrel

Booked 3 times today

Gunbarrel's finest bistro, begins with Italy's Lavazza Coffee, handmade Lunch, Tapas, a wide variety of Main Entrees and weekend brunch, with an eclectic wine and craft cocktail list.... Aperitivo translates to a beginning.... lets begin our culinary relationship.... see you soon!

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4. The Post Chicken & Beer - Longmont

4.7

Exceptional(247)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Longmont

Booked 5 times today

At The Post, we brew delicious, award-winning beers and fry up the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken around. We serve it with our kitchen's take on vegetarian and seafood dishes, fresh salads, farm fresh and innovative sides - classics remade for modern times and tastes. We make the traditional, uncommonly memorable

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5. Red Lobster - Longmont

4.0

Excellent(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Longmont

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

6. Basta

4.8

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boulder

Booked 24 times today

In 2010 Basta, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present. Our kitchen sources from a variety of locales with significance placed on Colorado and West Coast farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Our beverage team curates a focused menu highlighting small production beer, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails.Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex.Patio seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome!Monday - Saturday / 5pm - 9pmFor general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com.

7. Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Boulder

Booked 49 times today

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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8. River and Woods Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(920)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boulder

Booked 24 times today

Located in an historic miner's cabin on Pearl Street, River and Woods serves Colorado Comfort Cuisine. The culinary team prepares whimsical interpretations of traditional comfort food and a carefully curated boutique bar program rounds out the River and Woods experience. With incredible weekend brunches, fun daily happy hour specials, live music, outdoor dining and an emphasis in local farm partners, and sustainable sourcing, River and Woods has been elevating comfort food since 2016! River and Woods also hosts private parties and special events.

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9. The Kitchen American Bistro - Boulder

4.5

Awesome(936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Boulder

Booked 26 times today

The Kitchen American Bistro on Pearl Street offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.

10. Pizzeria Alberico

4.6

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Boulder

Booked 25 times today

Join us at our cozy spot on the East end of Pearl Street, right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Our menu features Southern Italian staples like fritti, fresh salads, savory salumi, artisanal pizzas, and delicious gelato, all made with ingredients from local farms to bring you a fresh take on the classics. Our wood-fired oven adds an authentic touch to our pizzas, creating a perfect, crispy crust every time.Enjoy our sprawling, dog-friendly patio with a spritz in hand during our daily aperitivo hour. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and experience a slice of Italy right here in Boulder!p.s. It's al-beh-REE-co (named after the Alberico family!)A 2.5% Health and Wellness fee will be added to all guest checks. This initiative is designed to help us continue offering premium insurance benefits to our team members.

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Paul
Denver / Colorado •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
A good comfort food place, with friendly servers and a good variety of potent potables
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The Post Chicken & Beer - LongmontPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Longmont
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4.7
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303foodie
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing meal with excellent service. Very fresh ingredients and generous serving sizes. Will definitely be back.
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Caprese TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boulder
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 18, 2025
We had a wonderful meal. The food was delicious as always and our service was outstanding. Love this neighborhood gem!
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GeminiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Boulder
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4.7
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Cheryl
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Valentine's Day so definitely busy and process a bit slow but understandable. As usual food was great! Served hot so hadn't been sitting on pick up shelf for long. Zoe waitress was excellent Longmont CO. Cosmo was nice and strong unlike many restaurants these days. Manager smiling entire time. Kudos to cooks who I sure were swamped in the back. Glad this RL is still in Longmont.
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Red Lobster - LongmontPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Longmont
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4
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ScottVIP
Denver / Colorado •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
This is a true neighborhood gem. Try the salmon pasta!
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AperitivoPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Gunbarrel
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4.5

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