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Frasca Food and Wine

$50 and over
Italian
1738 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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Frasca Food and Wine

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Boulder

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Located steps from Pearl Street Mall, Frasca Food and Wine is a Michelin-Starred, James Beard Award–Winning restaurant celebrating the cuisine and hospitality of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Founded by Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, and led by Chef Ian Palazzola, Frasca brings refined Italian dining to downtown Boulder.

Enjoy signature dishes like the beloved Frico Caldo, the immersive Chef’s Table, or the Friulano Tasting Menu, paired with wines from an award-winning list spanning Friuli’s native grapes to world-renowned cult labels.

With elegant interiors, warm service, and a legacy of excellence—including a Michelin One Star and the 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant—Frasca offers one of Colorado’s most exceptional dining experiences. Perfect for special occasions, fine wine dinners, or romantic evenings in Boulder.

Gift cards available at frascafoodandwine.com.

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    James Beard Winner2025
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2025
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024

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


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Extraordinary celebrations are born from thoughtful planning and inspired detail. Our Private Dining team will partner with you to design a truly unforgettable evening, crafted with Frasca’s signature warmth and hospitality.Discover our spaces or inquire: frascafoodandwine.com/private-dining
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. James Beard Winner Winner - Outstanding Restaurant 2025
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    6. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Cross Street
    18th Street
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking Garage located at 15th and Pearl Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Dining Room Reservation

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    This reservation is for a table in our dining room. You will have the option of participating in either menu that we offer, the Quattro Piatti menu or our Seasonal Friulano Tasting menu. Both menus are subject to change based on local produce and seasonal ingredients. Our team has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. Group sizes and allotted dining times are noted below: 1-2 guests up to 2 hours and 15 mins 3-5 guests up to 2 hours and 30 minutes 6-8 guests up to 3 hours We kindly ask that you please be prompt and on time for your reservation. *Groups of 9 people or larger are classified as a private event. Please email our event coordinator at events@frascafoodandwine.com for more information. Frasca Hospitality Group is dedicated to supporting our team's health. To help cover premium insurance costs, we’ve added a 2.5% Health and Wellness Fee. Thank you for your understanding and support.
  • Chef’s Table Experience

    US$305.00 per person

    Prepaid

    2 - 4 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join the Frasca team at the Chef’s Table for a fully immersive dining experience highlighting the magic and warmth of Friulano cuisine interpreted through our modern lens. Offering only one reservation per evening, the Chef’s Table is an exclusive, intimate experience that invites guests to pull up a seat in the Frasca kitchen alongside our chefs who will walk through each dish preparation and the history, culture, and ingredients that have shaped Friulano cuisine. A minimum of ten courses will be presented throughout the evening, as well as an optional wine pairing addition. Dietary restrictions that can be accommodated include vegetarian and gluten-free. All others we regretfully decline (celiac, dairy-free).
  • BAR SEATING | Reservation at the Bar

    1 - 2 people

    Multiple dates available
    Please note that this reservation is for BAR STYLE/COUNTER seating. This reservation will allow you to order our Quattro Piatti menu OR our Seasonal Tasting menu. You will also have the option to order a la carte off of the Quattro Piatti menu. Both menus are subject to change based on local produce and seasonal ingredients. All bar chairs are recommitted nightly with multiple reservations, therefore we will expect and strictly allow for dining within the following time frames noted below: 1-2 guests will have up to 2 hours and 15 mins We kindly ask that you please be prompt and on time for your reservation.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Frasca Food and Wine.

4.8

4.8
(1615)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for fine wines

  • Boulder Area

    Best Overall

  • Boulder Area

    Best Food

  • Boulder Area

    Best Service

  • Boulder Area

    Best Ambience

  • Boulder Area

    Innovative

  • Boulder Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Boulder Area

    Romantic

  • Boulder Area

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder is celebrated for its "exquisite" and "creative" Italian cuisine, with standout wine pairings curated by an expert sommelier. Guests appreciate the "attentive and knowledgeable" service, making it a perfect choice for special occasions. The ambiance is comfortable and welcoming, enhancing the dining experience.
1,615 Reviews
  1. Caleb Gold

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to Frasca. Brought my mother for her first Michelin experience. Incredible evening.

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  2. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm atmosphere, gracious staff, delightful food, a completely wonderful experience!

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  3. Nicole Gold

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Always unbelievable service and food. It is an experience not just a "dinner". Thank you Josh for taking care of us!

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  4. Theresa Gold

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and flavorful food with top notch service and fantastic wine.

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  5. Alexandra Gold

    Denver / Colorado33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional. Food, service, wine list, a perfect evening.

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  6. Erin

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious but the service was somewhat lacking last night. This was my third visit to this restaurant and the first two, the service was stellar and just right. Last night everyone (sooo many people!) interacting with our table seemed new, nervous and less well oiled than previous experiences. I don't know if they've had a managerial shift or what but I was surprised for a Saturday night reservation that it was not as impressive as my other experiences, which was a shame as I had brought two friends who had never been before and I don't think they were as impressed as they should have been, especially for the cost. The main waiter was speaking so fast it was hard to understand what he was saying especially regarding the wine pairings. The sommelier poured the first tasting, his hands were shaking, then he never returned. It was just a disappointment compared to prior experiences but the food was delicious of course.

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  7. Wayne

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Frasca for a number of years. Always wonderful! Tried a couple of new dishes. Great to try some new tastes from the chefs at Frasca!

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  8. Jonathan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Food, but Disappointing Pricing Transparency We chose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, expecting a special dining experience. While the food and wine were good, we were shocked when the final bill was nearly double what we had anticipated. We certainly expected to pay a premium for a Michelin-rated restaurant, but the pricing was not clearly communicated, leaving us feeling misled. Unfortunately, the surprise at the end of the evening overshadowed what should have been a memorable celebration. Michelin recognition or not, the overall experience simply did not justify the extraordinary cost. Greater transparency around pricing would have made a significant difference. Disappointing, particularly for such a special occasion.

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  9. Becky Gold

    Denver / Colorado27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite. Each course was beautifully presented, unique and delicious. All personnel were friendly and attentive. We had a lovely birthday celebration.

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  10. Kurt Gold

    Baltimore / Maryland114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Frasca. The wine pairing was one of the best ever and highlights the importance of having a master sommelier on site. The food was excellent except a bit too salty on three of the 8 dishes we had. If we return, we’ll be sure and ask for less salt. I’m a chef and love salt, but would have liked less salt in some of the dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Extraordinary celebrations are born from thoughtful planning and inspired detail. Our Private Dining team will partner with you to design a truly unforgettable evening, crafted with Frasca’s signature warmth and hospitality.Discover our spaces or inquire: frascafoodandwine.com/private-dining
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. James Beard Winner Winner - Outstanding Restaurant 2025
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    6. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Cross Street
    18th Street
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking Garage located at 15th and Pearl Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

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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Frasca Food and Wine

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Boulder

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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