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Aperitivo, Boulder, CO

Aperitivo

4.3
4.3
88 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 530-1516
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Neighborhood
    Gunbarrel
  • Cross street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aperitivo offers a "friendly atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "delightful service." Guests enjoy the variety on the menu, particularly the brunch options. While parking can be tricky, the "outdoor patio" is a charming spot. Some mixed reviews suggest large groups might face challenges, but most experiences are "always pleasurable."

88 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The service was very good. I only gave them this score because of the way we smelled when we left. We couldn’t even stand ourselves in the car. We had to shower the second we got home. 100% stinky. Super bad. I had to wash everything fast. Maybe there is zero ventilation in the restaurant? I smelled like I spent 8 hours in smash burger.

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  2. susie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great ambiance, chef came out to talk with us. A real find!!

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  3. Debra

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining here. This is our third time and the food is always excellent, services great and it’s a pleasant atmosphere.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Both wife and myself ordered the curry. it was thin, tasteless and scant with little protein and frozen veges. Avoid the curry!! french fries were good. Also, the choices for red wine was limited and i ordered the italian. The waiter brought out the Spanish wine instead and I am wondering did he just flip a coin in the back to decide what to bring out for me?? what's wrong with writing it down. Our friends ordered the pasta and beef bourguignon which was fair. They quest for a "global" menu is a failure. Stick to french fries
    AperitivoResponded on September 28, 2024
    Thank you for your review, we apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. The server did bring the incorrect wine out for you and apologized for thetak mise. The server offered to bring out the correct wine and you told him the wine he brought was fine, after discussing the mistake with him and he gave you 50% off for wine. As for the food, we apologize that you did not enjoy your meal. Many people enjoy our curries, and I will speak to the team about your experience. Best regards, Miguel- Owner

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  5. Debra

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for Sunday brunch. I had the smoked salmon Benedict with a side of Caesar salad and it was delicious! My partner had the Croque Madame with a side of fries and again it was wonderful. We ate outside on the patio, which the only view is of the apartment complex near it, but there’s nothing they can do about that. Because we were outside the noise level was nil. I don’t know how it is inside. We will definitely go back. We’re looking forward to trying the other menu items. The service was great and the iced tea was wonderful, which is always a big thing to me.

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  6. Peter

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere and the food and service were great

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  7. Janet

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My daughter lives in the Apex5510 apartments right next Aperitivo so we frequent this restaurant and it is always a pleasurable dining experience! Great food, great service and enjoy the small quaint indoor atmosphere and the nice outdoor patio when it is not too hot.

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  8. Christine

    Denver

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the menu options and service was delightful. Most difficult thing is finding parking. But it’s worth it!

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  9. GAY

    New York City

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good local "bistro" - amazing what they can put together in a very small kitchen area. Extensive menu has not disappointed us over the past 3 years. They do sometimes get the billing mixed up. Last time we were undercharged and this time there was a small overcharged. All easily fixed by swinging by the next day as we commute through this part of town.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There was a private event that rented out the entire place, so we weren’t able to fulfill our reservation. This wasn’t told to us until we arrived
    AperitivoResponded on July 8, 2024
    Thank you for the feedback, but I am a little confused. We did not have a private event that rented the entire restaurant that day, we had a table of 8 inside, that had pre-ordered food. We were able to accommodate all of our reservations that evening for indoors and outdoors. We did not cancel any reservations. Best regards, Miguel Vazquez - Owner/Executive Chef

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FAQs

Aperitivo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 530-1516.

Aperitivo is rated 4.3 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aperitivo

5530 Spine Rd, Boulder, CO 80301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lookout Road and Spine Road
  • Neighborhood
    Gunbarrel
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary European, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    our Apex 5510 campus is OPEN for parking while dining with Aperitivo.... please feel free to park in any open space... see you soon.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Vazquez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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