Italian Restaurants in Boise (2025)
Downtown’s handmade‑pasta standard-bearer, sourcing Northwest eggs and flour for daily shapes. Frequently featured by Eater’s Boise guide, with recent OpenTable buzz confirming lively service and a bar that anchors pre‑theater evenings.
Six tables, one wood‑fired oven, and a pizzaiolo greeting regulars by name. Food & Wine spotlighted it alongside Casanova; recent diner notes praise the blistered thin crust steps from the Egyptian Theatre.
Old‑school plates and Sinatra on the speakers make this Bench favorite a locals’ rite. Recognized by the Idaho Statesman’s Best of Treasure Valley; OpenTable shows it humming from lunch through dinner.
Riverside Italian cafe on the Greenbelt for spritzes, panini, pastas, and sunset patios. Reviewed by the Idaho Statesman; travelers praise the Boise River setting and easy bike-in access.
A family‑run trattoria where the pasta and bread are made daily. BoiseDev reported new owners in 2025 preserving house recipes and a 60‑bottle Italian wine list; OpenTable confirms steady dinner service.
A neighborhood‑minded reboot of a Laguna Beach original, now anchoring Bown Crossing with handmade pastas, cocktails, and brunch. Covered by BoiseDev during the Flatbread‑to‑Ti Amo transition; recent diners note a lively happy hour.
Boise’s classic by‑the‑slice joint since the ’90s—thin, foldable pies and red‑checker nostalgia. Included in the Idaho Statesman’s diner‑ranked list and kept current by Downtown Boise’s directory.
Boise‑born pizzeria turned full Italian kitchen: Neapolitan‑ish pies, family‑meal pastas, cannoli, and Idaho‑made house wines. Noted by the Idaho Statesman’s rankings; daily service and direct delivery posted on its site.
A comeback favorite: New Haven–influenced pies baked to serious char. Food & Wine named it Idaho’s best; locals go for clam pies and textbook margheritas. Hours and occasional maintenance closures are clearly posted.
A roaming Italian‑leaning sandwich truck serving meatball parms, Italian grinders, and seasonal specials. It even surfaced in the Idaho Statesman’s top Italian list; follow socials for weekly stops and lunch windows.
