The food was terrific, and the atmosphere was nice - just right for being able to hold a conversation as we enjoyed our dinner together!

Only great things to say about Carciofi! Such a cute local spot for authentic Italian food. The place is quite small so I definitely recommend making a reservation prior to going. We sat at the bar and got to watch all of the amazing controlled chaos behind the bar/kitchen. The cocktails were delicious, food was flavorful and fresh, and the staff was so great we bought them two rounds! Will definitely be back with friends and family sometime! read more

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Our second time eating at Carciofi this past July while visiting Longmont and it again, was very very good. Started out with arancini balls for an appetizer (delicious) and the 4 of us each had a different pasta dish. All were very yummy! The owner recommended a nice bottle of red wine that complimented our meals beautifully. We'll be back. read more

Great meal at Carciofi in Prospect last night. Great cocktails, all pasta made in house, friendly and prompt service. Best Cacio e Pepe I've had in quite a while and my wife really enjoyed her Aglio e Olio Artichoke Pasta. We had Honey Goat Cheese Schmear on French Bread and Smoked Salmon Bites to start. Both delicious. Tiramisu was light and fluffy! We enjoyed a nice bottle of Chianti Classico but would be nice to have another 10 items from Italy on the list. Cute spot; will be back! read more

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I love this restaurant. The salmon is delicious and my husband loved the pasta. We both love the small intimate atmosphere. We have eaten there several times and the food and service is always top notch. The staff is friendly and really does their best to make the customers comfortable. The same owner has two more restaurants on the same street in Prospect and they are all excellent. The staff really works hard to make each dining experience special. read more

Awesome service, food, drink. Excellent on all levels - a must try! Apps and the Rigatoni are amazing & staff is super attentive. read more

We LOVE Carciofi. It is a hidden gem in Longmont and is well worth visiting. The pasta is homemade and fresh, and the serving size is perfect. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is very intimate. Definitely our favorite restaurant around! read more

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We tried to walk in to carciofi on a Friday night around 6 and they were too busy to take tables without a reservation. The host was friendly and suggested their sister restaurant less than a block away but that's another review for another time. We made a reservation day of for Saturday night and were able to get in easily. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy on Saturday so I'm not sure if there was just one large party holding up the kitchen on Friday. The dining room is small and there's maybe seating for 20ish people when the patio is closed. The charcuterie board was great and we both ordered fresh pasta. I had the linguini in pesto sauce with chicken sausage. For the price (under $20) I had enough food to take home a lunches worth of left overs. We really enjoyed everything about this restaurant and look forward to going back. read more

Cute idea but sadly the food was terrible, bland and unoriginal. You are better off making spaghetti from a jar at home.

Menu selection is very limited and consists of mostly basic pasta dishes. Food: Three Stars Tasty but not amazing. Very basic fare without a lot of choices. The calamari was a very small portion but the main courses were of fair size. No table bread provided. Service: Four stars Great. Our waiter was responsive and friendly. Ambiance: One Star Very cramped, tight seating. Not really a place you want to go and have a nice conversation because you are literally sitting right next to your fellow diners. Lighting was very poor red lighting, three groups were using their cell phone flashlights to see the menu while we were there. There are two doors at each end of the restaurant seating area and in the wintertime the frequent cold breezes when the doors are opened are very unpleasant Cost: Two Stars Poor for the appetizer due to the small size. Wine: A fair price. Entrees: Higher than you'd expect for basic fare. If you want something complex, you have to add to the dishes and each addition has a cost. A plate of rotini with mushrooms, sausage and meatballs cost $25 for a medium size bowl. My wife had a bowl of noodles with Bolognese and roasted vegetables for $21. Neither comes with a salad or soup, those are extra. Other factors: 0 Stars Beware that there is a 4% Kitchen Support surcharge which was a surprise to us when the check came. Maybe its written someplace on the menu, but we didn't see it (maybe due to that poor lighting) and it was an unpleasant surprise. I'd love to support this restaurant, but their Kitchen 4% surcharge, menu item suggested $8 to buy the kitchen a round of drinks (Two cost items related to the kitchen. Don't know what that is about, maybe they need a raise), and then the obligatory tip was very annoying to my wife and I. We felt like we getting nickel and dimed for our experience. We won't be returning which is a shame because the Carciofi has a lot of potential if done right. read more

Carciofi is exactly what Prospect needed. It's the perfect restaurant for a date-night or girls night. Last night we ordered the charcuterie board, smoked salmon bites, and house salad to-go and everything was 10/10! The charcuterie board is the perfect portion & a really great value for the price! Highly recommend read more

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We have now eaten at Carciofi twice. Both times we started with the bruschetta (heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, on great toast) and the calamari (fried, with spicy marinara dipping sauce). Both were great. Last night with another couple, we also ordered an amazing cheese and charcuterie board: Three great cheeses and delicious cured meats, with a half-dozen varied condiments and delicious toast slices. (It is very generous for four people.) We probably should have stopped there, but then we would have missed the fabulous pasta. They have some specialty pastas and other entrees on menu, but we have each time opted for the build-your-own-pasta: Your choice of four homemade pastas (made fresh daily), six sauces, and the option to add meatballs, chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, etc. Everyone loved their choices, so much so in fact that several had their leftovers for breakfast. The wait staff is very young - our server last night was still in high school - and they are all very friendly and enthusiastic, which to my mind makes up for their lack of polish. The wine list is not extensive, but adequate; it has a wide array of decent choices by-the-glass, and few nice by-the-bottle selections. We will definitely be back - frequently. PS: If you are just looking for drinks and appetizers, there are a couple of seating areas with couches, lounge chairs and coffee tables that would make for a cozy, casual setting. read more

This place is a hidden gem and very low key. You could not go wrong eating anything here. I would go with the pastas because the noodles are made from scratch... Good luck to them they have done well so far! read more

We ended up here on Christmas Eve after an incredibly disappointing experience at a different restaurant where we had reservations. Everything about our experience was wonderful from the second we walked in the door - Kian greeted us warmly at the door and was polite, engaging, and fun to chat with as our server. The food was delicious and ambiance was cozy and perfect. Will definitely go back and have already encouraged friends to go as well! read more

Every time at Carciofi is a fabulous experience. The people are attentive and informative. The food is fantastic. My favorite is the Parma Rosa homemade spaghetti with mushrooms. The tiramisu was light and creamy. Yum! read more

Everything was perfect..our attentive waiter, Kahi, the ambience, and the food was amazing. If you want alot of people, noise and action, this isn't the place for you. If you like quiet and a serene atmosphere then this is your place. In a quiet neighborhood of Prospect in south Longmont where parking is easy. The menu is small, but every plate is meticulously prepared and not only pleasant to the eye, but your palette will thank you! We will be back many times... 5 Star read more

Pasta delivered was hot & delicious, good size portion. Right on time. We'll be ordering from them again for sure!

We went to Carciofi tonight and had the best time. The food was amazing, the ambiance was wonderful and the service was phenomenal. We loved all the dishes we had. The queso goat cheese app andbruschetta app was really good. Our server recommended it. The limoncello vodka lemon juice martini was delicious. I loved the spicy marinara with meatballs and the tiramisu. There were four of us and everybody in our party were very happy with everything about the night. We will definitely be back. read more

Happened upon this little gem last night. Very cozy setting with great food and excellent service. Kia, our waiter, was extremely knowledgeable about the food on the menu and entertaining as well. Cocktails we're hand crafted and delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

The home made pasta is very nice. The preparations of the pasta that our group of 4 Italian connoisseurs were varied and ranged from good hit to very small miss. So for the group 4.5 on food. Service is still dialing it in. Our young server was learning but working hard. Wine list is pretty basic and would appreciate more Italian varieties. Cocktails were fine. I plan to give it another run in a month to see how it develops. Big fan of Prospect so rooting for this place read more

The food was excellent as was the service and the people who worked there! I definitely recommend you go and see for yourself.

We had the most delicious make your own pasta meal to go. The zoodles, veggies, and sauce were so great. We can't wait to go back.

Best Italian cuisine in Longmont! We've seen this location turn over so many times, but this is the best incarnation. Fabulous food, delicious drinks, stellar service, and a comfortable vibe. We loved the arancini appetizer and watermelon salad. Wow! Could've stopped there and been happy, but we also got pastas. I had fettuccine with marinara and meatballs. Yes, I'm basic, but it was SO GOOD! Daughter had rigatoni with marinara and chicken sausage that she loved. Wife had fettuccine with pesto and roasted vegetables that was so fresh and savory. Oh, and I'm forgetting the inventive cocktail I enjoyed: the Roy Ramsey, which is a mule with vodka, lime, ginger, but also containing chili bitters and muddled Thai chile (the place is run by the same folks as Urban Thai down the street). It was absolutely craveable! All in all, a nearly perfect dining experience. My only two suggestions for improvement: (1) curate the musical selections a bit more intentionally and take the volume down just a notch; and (2) the faux grass Instagram signage already seems dated and could be subbed out for something a little more classic. Absolutely love this place and am so glad I finally got to experience it! We'll be back! read more

Lovely staff and cozy environment, pastas is made to your liking...if your looking for a nice cocktail my bartender (gabe) who was serving me, made the most delectable cocktail. read more

Mediocre at best. Small portions, more sauce than pasta. Salad consisted of spring mix and nothing else. Would never go there again. Even their acclaimed drinks were mediocre. Cute little place, but managed very poorly. read more