II Pastaio Ristorante

Italian restaurant · Twenty Ninth Street

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A tiny pasta factory turned weekday restaurant where owners Marta and Giuseppe serve fresh, hand-cut shapes with classic sauces. Celebrated by Boulder Weekly readers in 2025 and beloved by locals for unfussy, flavorful plates.

https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/best-of-boulder/best-of-boulder-2024-food-2-restaurant/
Italian Restaurants in Boulder (2025)

3075 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303 Get directions

ilpastaioboulder.com

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