4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
20262025
From the OpenTable editors: Since opening in 2004, Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine has racked up accolades (a MICHELIN Star, multiple James Beard Foundation awards including Outstanding Restaurant for 2025) for its refined northern Italian tasting menu laced with Colorado ingredients. Pasta and seafood-forward dishes topped with luxe add-ons like caviar, exceptional service, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list curated by legendary sommelier Bobby Stuckey make this sophisticated spot the ultimate special-occasion destination.
Executive chef: Ian Palazzola
1 - 8 people
US$305.00 per person
Prepaid
2 - 4 people
1 - 2 people
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4.8
Noise • Moderate
Denver / Colorado
Great for fine wines
Boulder Area
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Boulder Area
Good for special occasions
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22 October 2026
Frasca Food and Wine has served dishes inspired by Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region since 2004. The article highlights its sleek, elegant dining room and grilled swordfish with red pepper, eggplant, artichoke and mussel soer.
Published in MICHELIN Guide
14 September 2026
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Published by OpenTable
14 April 2026
The guide calls Frasca Food and Wine Boulder’s gold standard for Italian dining, highlighting its Michelin star, James Beard Award, Friuli-Venezia Giulia cuisine, and exceptional wine program. It recommends the restaurant for special occasions and says reservations are strongly recommended.
Published in aboutboulder.com
1 April 2026
Since opening in 2004, Frasca has earned a Michelin star, multiple James Beard awards, and spots on best-restaurant lists for its cuisine inspired by Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its eight-course Friuliani menu costs $230, and the article describes the experience as unlike any other in Colorado.
Published in 5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine
29 January 2026
Frasca Food and Wine was the featured food vendor at the Chase Sapphire Reserve lounge, serving Northern Italian-inspired bites and hosting dinner experiences during Sundance. The Boulder restaurant brought dishes inspired by its menu, including frico caldo and prosciutto di San Daniele.
Published in Park Record | Park City, Utah
22 January 2026
Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder won the 2025 Outstanding Restaurant award, after earlier James Beard wins for Outstanding Service in 2019, Outstanding Wine Program in 2013, and Best Chef Southwest in 2008.
Published in 5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine
10 December 2025
The article names Frasca Food and Wine as Colorado’s best Italian restaurant, noting its Michelin Star and James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. It highlights dishes such as risotto di marinara, scallops, and wagyu beef, along with its selection of wines and cocktails.
Published in Mashed
9 December 2025
Frasca Food and Wine ranked No. 27 on Robb Report’s list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century, the only Colorado restaurant included. The article highlights its Friuli-Venezia Giulia-inspired cuisine, Colorado ingredients and accolades, including a 2025 James Beard Award and Michelin stars.
Published in Daily Camera
Portions are tasting‑menu sized and intentionally modest, guests note the courses are smaller but say they leave satisfied after the Friulano tasting or four-course options.
Yes, Frasca is a superb choice for a date night, praised for intimate, elegant dining, thoughtful wine pairings, and many anniversary and romantic visits.
Private dining isn't part of the offering here, Frasca focuses on its elegant, open dining room and curated tasting experiences.
Frasca Food and Wine offers an elegant, intimate dining room with warm, unpretentious service, an inviting, refined atmosphere that’s often chosen for special occasions and romantic evenings in Boulder.
Yes, Frasca Food and Wine is a MICHELIN One Star restaurant (listed for 2023–2025) and the recipient of the 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant.
Frasca Food and Wine centers on an elegant dining room and also features bar seating, an immersive Chef’s Table experience, and communal seating options.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special celebrations.
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