LUCIANO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
11 North Orchard Street, Boise City, ID 83706 Directions
Since 2012
Here’s The Deal:
"Luciano's Italian Restaurant is an independent vintage Italian restaurant in the core of Boise. Luciano's is synonymous with the finest ingredients, and it remains committed to providing their diners with the most delicious, fresh recipes for their special occasions. This relaxed yet elegant and affordable Tuscan influenced dining experience featuring classics from both Northern and Southern Italy as well as a few surprises. Their comprehensive yet pocket-friendly wine list includes incredible house wines on tap from the Proletariat Wine Company in Walla Walla, WA. Try the Crab Ravioli and amazing Chicken Marsala from their traditional menu. Vegan options and catering services are available."
SPECIALITY:
Gnocchi, Housemade Bolognese, Clam Linguine, 3-Cheese Lasagna, Sandwiches, Chilled Shellfish Bruschetta, Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Desserts, Fettuccine Alfredo, Burrata Caprese, Seafood, Fried Mozzarella, Soups, Specialty Pizza, Calamari, Salads, Veal Picatta, Quattro Formaggio, Crab Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan, Gorgonzola & Scaloppini
Price: Starts from $4
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ASIAGO'S RESTAURANT & WINEBAR
1002 Main Street, Boise City, ID 83702 Directions
Since 1997
Here’s The Deal:
"Asiago 's Restaurant & Winebar has created an atmosphere where friends and family can enjoy delicious food and drink at the table in a cozy environment since 1997. Throughout the years, they have crafted their award-winning menus from scratch in their kitchen. Asiago has developed an unpretentious, intimate atmosphere that incorporates old-world styles with modern accents, resulting in picturesque elegance. The dining area is covered by turn-of-the-century brick walls, Italian tile floors, and art influenced by European works from the early to mid-1900s. They aspire to entertain you on every visit by blending the popular Italian flavors and the age-old principles of cooking with their own innovative license to prepare a special and distinctive menu. The cask room is designed for smaller parties of up to 32 guests and the Piazza Di Conundrum is available for parties of up to 56 guests. Kids menu options are available."
SPECIALITY:
Glorioso, Antipasto, Bruschetta, Tuscan Hummus, Smoked Salmon Cakes, Avezzano, Schiacciatta, Liguria, Zuppa, Burrata, Arancini Carbonara, Aglio, Funghi, Bolzano, Sillano, House Salad, Lamb Piadina, Piacere, Eggplant Caprese, Dolci, Prawns with Red Curry Seafood Risotto, Rosarno, Cinque Formaggi, Varese, House-Made Gnocchi, Burger, Pollo & Pesce
Price: Starts from $4
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ALAVITA
807 West Idaho Street, Boise City, ID 83702 Directions
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
"Alavita is a cozy brick-walled trattoria offering Italian meals prepared with local ingredients, plus cocktails. The restaurant is locally inspired Italian Joint where they source local ingredients and prepare them in an Italian format. Their central u-shaped bar constructed of beautiful materials including a blue pearl granite top serves as both a visual centerpiece for the dining room. All of their pasta is made in house using Northwest flour and local eggs. Àlavita procures many ingredients from the local market and prepares them in an Italian presentation. Some of the front windows of the historical 1890 Boise City National Bank Building (805 Idaho) were replaced by garage doors that opened onto Idaho Street to take in the sights and sounds of their city center. They are proud to provide a myriad of gluten-free options upon request and approximately 90% of their menu can be prepared gluten-free. Outdoor seating facilities are available."
SPECIALITY:
Tagliatelle, House Salumeria Board, Pappardelle, Bruschetta, Antipasto, Angel Hair Pasta, Zuppa and Insalata, Meatballs, Baked Cavatelli, Grilled Artichoke Hearts, Scarpinocc, Farm Stands Salad, Burrata, Black Ravioli, Gnocchi, Wagyu Steak Tartare, Chicken Saltimbocca, Philips Ranch Leg of Lamb, Braised Alaskan Octopus, Secondi & Bucatini
Price: Starts from $8