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What could I say that haven't been said about Frascas Food and Wine. We've been here twice, both for special occasions. The first time, we snagged a chef's table in the kitchen and the second, we got a dining room table and went with th tasting menu, which is pictured. The service is impeccable, as is expected of a Michelin starred restaurant, and the food is quiet exceptional. Frascas serves Italian food that is both inventive but traditional. Every dish is well crafted and beautifully presented. The taste is reminiscent of classic Italian flavors but creatively presented. Because of its ever changing seasonal course menu, I don't think it's fair to really review dishes that may not be on the next course menu. However, just know that the food here literally could not miss, and it is a food experience that is a must in the Denver area. To really put it to perspective, we've been to every single Michelin starred restaurant in this area - from Alma Fonda Fina to Wolf's Tailor to Bruto. When it was announced that Michelin will award a restaurant with 2 stars, I fully expected it to be Frascas. And still now, I fully believe that the food here deserves such an award.
We dined here as a family of four for the Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve dinner. This was not our first time having dinner here, but it was our first time back since the restaurant earn its star. It lived up to expectations in terms of Michelin service and quality. We all enjoyed the variety of the courses and the special attention that was put into this annual event. I think the Arancini Neri and the Crudo were my favorites. We also had the wine pairing which was very good. The owner visited each table and discussed with ours his family history of hosting this dinner and how much it means to him since his father's passing. While I think this special event was memorable for my family, I don't think we'll make a tradition out of it, and I think the regular menu has more to offer than this event menu did.
We dined here after Frasca was announced to have won a star. Truly the food was incredible and our service from Jay and Edmond (?) at the bar was outstanding. The whole menu was lovely and expertly prepared. The manager also stopped by and chatted with us briefly and thanked us for coming in. I also appreciated that they had Aesop soap in the restrooms, such nice soap! From the presentations to the chef skill to the service, everything was great. It is a hefty price to justify for a meal but if you are looking for a dining experience for a special occasion, you cannot go wrong with Frasca.
Excellent service and even better food. Truly enjoyed our dining experience here. We opted for the Quattro piatti and my husband added on the pasta of the day. The only thing I was disappointed about was all dishes that were a part of the fruilano menu (9courses) weren't available of your quarto piatti menu - and I really wanted to try the gnocchi from the fruilano menu. Everything here is amazing and this is truly a special place if you're celebrating something. Highly recommend and I will be back
A truly unique experience in terms of the food. So many dishes felt innovative and you could tell the chef put a lot of thought and planning into each course. However, nothing really stood out in terms of taste. Everything tasted good, but not to the point that I was still thinking about it the next day. The staff did an excellent job and even with a full house, we never felt underserved. The interior is also intimate with a warm atmosphere that makes Frasca a great spot to celebrate a special occasion.
Last evening, I took my husband to Frasca Food and Wine for a special chef's dinner, Seline--a thoughtfully composed tasting where food felt less like a meal and more like an expression of art. The menu was sublime, and the wine pairings were nothing short of extraordinary. Two dishes, in particular, stood out: the short rib, deeply rich and perfectly executed, and the green garlic, artichoke, and eucalyptus "cigar," which was as imaginative as it was delicious. I could have happily dined on those alone. For me, it was a culinary escape--refined, inventive, and memorable. Unfortunately, the experience was not as enjoyable for my husband. While the menu was ambitious and beautifully curated, it leaned heavily toward seafood and white wines, neither of which suit his palate. Compounding this, we were seated at a communal table of eight. While that setting can be delightful with the right group, the close quarters and ambient noise made it difficult for him to follow conversation, given his limited hearing. As a result, he missed much of the experience that makes a dinner like this so special. In hindsight, a preview of the menu and notice of the communal seating would have allowed for a better pairing of expectations--perhaps even a different dining choice or a more adventurous companion. That said, the restaurant's hospitality was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond in their efforts to accommodate us, even offering to comp the evening--an offer I could not accept. Despite its imperfections, it was an experience worth having and one I will remember. A night where cuisine became art--though, like all art, not every piece resonates the same way with every audience..
Just unreal. Everything we had was 12/10. We had no idea the treat we were in for. We did the four course dinner for $150/pp + one chefs course for the two of us which was perfect Each course was made with love and finesse. Dishes shown in pictures. I don't have one complaint except I wish my belly fit more. Also our friends got the A5 and WOW it was insanely delicious. We were so lucky to get to try a bite. Highly recommend. Service was perfection and the whole inside was adorable. We had a wonderful time! We will be back.
The most underwhelming fine dining experience I've ever had. As a native of Denver for the past 15 years, Frasca in Boulder has always been recommended as a great place to have an amazing meal. I hadn't yet made it out to the restaurant, but once Frasca won this year's James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant, I knew we had to book this place! My husband and I have dined in some of the finest restaurants in the world--Noma in Copenhagen; Le Bernadin in NYC; Jose Avillez's restaurantes in Lisbon, the former Casino in Madrid, etc., so we were elated to have a James Beard winning restaurant right in our backyard! We are also big wine lovers, my husband has a WSET Level II wine certification, and we'd heard the wine list here was amazing, so we were excited! This place also has a Michelin star, so we were expecting a wonderful meal. The positives of our experience: the plates were pretty, and the bread service was nice. Service was friendly and pleasant, and they explained each course well. We sat at the bar, and the ambience was good. Overall, however, we were very disappointed with the actual meal. We ordered off the Quattro Piatti menu. Overall, we found most of the dishes to be lacking in flavor--dare I say, they seemed almost directionless when it came to the flavor profiles that were being attempted. We were quite surprised at this outcome, given all the accolades Frasca has garnered as of late. Here are the dishes we experienced, below - The amberjack, which was served carpaccio-style - Reginette di primavera (mafaldine pasta) - Risotto alle nerano - Alaskan halibut - Quail As far as the drinks, my husband found the two wines he ordered to be quite basic--very short of the exceptional wine experience you would expect from such a high-end place serving wine for $30 per glass. I found my cocktails to be underwhelming and poorly mixed as well. I respect the fine dining industry and I understand that individuals work extremely hard to create a fantastic experience. We are also happy to travel and to pay well for an exceptional fine dining experience. Unfortunately, we found the flavor profiles in each of the dishes we experienced at Frasca to be muddled and lacking in depth and complexity. Frasca feels like the type of restaurant that may have been exciting 20 years ago, but with all of the exciting new restaurants popping up on the scene, felt like a relic of an older time. Frasca may be the best fine dining restaurant in Boulder, CO, but it certainly would not win my vote for most outstanding restaurant in America!
I've long loved celebrating the restaurant industry by attending the James Beard Awards, so when Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder was named Outstanding Restaurateur at this year's ceremony on June 16 in Chicago, I knew a return visit was in order. As luck would have it, a 5:00pm reservation popped up for June 28--right when I'd be in Denver--so I grabbed it. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was on point. General Manager Sergei Kiefel greeted us warmly and escorted us to our table. I mentioned we had just been at the Beard Awards and were thrilled to dine with the Frasca team again. After he left, my daughter leaned over and said, "I think he was sitting in front of us at the ceremony." Sure enough, I pulled up a photo--and there was Sergei, in the exact same suit he was wearing tonight. When I mentioned it, he smiled and said it was his lucky suit. Turns out Bobby Stuckey, Frasca's partner and Master Sommelier, wore his own lucky suit to the awards, too. I'd say those suits did their job. With five of us at the table, we each went for the four-course tasting menu--antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci--and added the chef's pasta course to make it five. I chose: * Ricciola (amberjack) * Cappeletto Affondato (green and white asparagus) * Ippoglosso (Alaskan halibut) * Braised rabbit rigatoni (chef's pasta) * Mango e Ananas (pineapple dessert) As always at Frasca, every dish showcased the kitchen's precision, artistry, and restraint. The ingredients were pristine, the presentations thoughtful, and the flavors perfectly balanced. Service, led by the outstanding Sarah, elevated the whole experience. Attentive, gracious, and knowledgeable--everything you want when you're celebrating something special. Before you leave, make sure to peek at the wall near the restrooms--lined with two decades' worth of James Beard recognitions. It's a quiet reminder that Frasca isn't just one of Colorado's best--it's among the best in the country.
This was an incredible meal, start to finish. We went with the 9-course tasting menu, and were blown away by the flavors, technique, and service level. Everything was wonderful, but some standout dishes: -White asparagus and preserved citrus topped with sea buckthorn sabayon, langostine butter, and caviar. -Beet penned pasta with smoked eel and trout roe. -American Wagyu with carrot and pistachio purees, morel mushrooms, and berry jus. We opted to do craft cocktails instead of the wine pairing, and they were interesting, imaginative, and complex. Bartenders were informative and attentive. Can't recommend this place enough. I've been to Michelin star restaurants all over the world and this is a top 5 meal for me. Well deserving of the James Beard nomination for best restaurant - I hope they get it.
Finally got to treat ourselves to Frasca for my bday! From the moment we entered the restaurant it was like a portal to a luxury experience. The lighting and decor were simple yet elegant. The pheasant wallpaper was my favorite. The staff were all attendant. The food came out prompt. The wine pairings were superb. More about the food: I chose the Quattro Piatti with the half glass wine pairing. The first dish was the blue fin tuna. It was light refreshing, with so much flavor. The next was the Australian wagyu in pasta. The candied mushrooms alongside the sauce and pasta was a savory explosion. We got the chefs pasta which was a braised veal and truffle. Again, stellar. My entree was the monkfish. Again, light, refreshing and flavorful. Dessert was the ciaramacola, which right on par was light, flavorful and refreshing. Our experience here was EPIC. The attention to detail, the finesse of the dishes, the wine pairings were all exceptional. The only thing I regret is not visiting sooner.
Frasca Food and Wine Exceptional hospitality--even from the bar We dined at Frasca and ended up sitting at the bar, and honestly, it turned out to be a great way to experience the restaurant. While Frasca is known for its elegant dining room, the bar offered a more relaxed, intimate vantage point without sacrificing any of the quality or attention that makes the place special. The service was warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. Sitting at the bar gave us the chance to interact more directly with the staff, ask questions, and really enjoy the rhythm of the room. We never felt like we were getting a "lesser" experience--if anything, it felt more personal. The food was outstanding, as expected. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, balanced, and rooted in Northern Italian tradition, with beautiful restraint and precision. Portions were well-paced, flavors were clean and layered, and nothing felt overworked. The wine program is world-class, and even at the bar, the guidance and care around wine was impeccable. Pairings and recommendations felt tailored, not scripted. Frasca manages to feel both refined and welcoming at the same time--a rare balance. Sitting at the bar didn't detract from the experience at all; it simply offered a different, equally enjoyable perspective. A memorable evening, and a reminder that great restaurants shine no matter where you sit.
This was a 7 out of 5-star experience and it was entirely serendipitous. Almost 2 months ago my friend and I planned a 4-day wknd exploring Boulder 7/10--13. These were dates picked because they synched with our schedules. We penciled in some hikes and restaurants (Frasca) along with the perfunctory shopping on Pearl St. About 2 weeks later I bought my $200 rt plane ticket. Days later the James Beard awards were announced and the name Frasca jumped out... winner of THE best restaurant in the U.S. for 2025. A few days later I showed that to my friend and we promptly called to book. Despite being open seven days/week and this being nearly a month out, the only time they still had available was Friday at 5pm (their first seating). We put down a credit card (as they require) and reserved it. A few weeks later I read/learned that Frasca is also one of the few Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. At that point I looked up the menu... whoa nelly! The highly recommended 9-course tasting menu is $215 (or about $300/person with tax, tip, and 1 drink). We pondered that for all of 5 minutes. Note: for an additional $175 the 9-course comes with half-glass wine pairings. We are both light drinkers and had plans afterwards, so we opted for a cocktail instead. We arrived 4:50pm and found that half of the metered street parking was vacant. There is no private lot or valet, so this was crucial. There were 3 other small parties waiting and the doors opened just before 5pm. Several men in suits greeted and then escorted us to our corner table. Our main waiter was charming and well-versed in the details of tonight's (otherwise rotating) menu. He explained that all of the dishes and ingredients are designed to conjure the chef's origins - northern Italy and western Slovenia and Croatia. There was the 9-course tasting menu and also a 4-course ($150) option ($80 wine pairings) - but with different dishes which gave us brief pause - before we confirmed the 9-course ensemble. We chuckled at the polite advisory on the menu urging a 2 hr 15 min time limit for dinner. Lending to the elegance of the occasion, every waiter was dressed in a blue suit, and there was a small army of them. They checked in periodically - never annoyingly - ensuring you were never left wanting for anything. Crumbs were scooped, dirty dishes were promptly removed, glasses never ran dry - all as it should be at this quality point. We asked our head waiter which of their craft cocktails he'd recommend that were unconventional. Without hesitation he nominated Ali Di Nettare $22 (gin based with florals and citrus additions) and the Il Mulo Rosso $18 (their riff on the mule with hibiscus and blood orange). Both were excellent, though we slightly preferred the vodka mule. About 10 minutes later the first of our 9 courses arrived. I won't describe each as the menu pics cover that amply but suffice to say we had our favorites. Note: while we arrived deliberately empty-stomached, this meal will not leave you "stuffed" (it's a tasting menu) but you will be satisfied. Her favorites were the peekytoe crab with long green string-bean-shaped pasta; the pork secreto with blueberry and white asparagus; and of course both deserts. My faves were the lobster w/ zucchini custard; the small warm sourdough loaf w/ French butter (x2 :) braised rabbit "ravioli"; and venison medallion. The lone "complaint" we agreed was that the rabbit was too salty. Keep in mind that several of these tastings include 3-4 very different items on that one plate (e.g., the Assaggi appetizers and the pasticcini desserts). So this lone miss was almost trivial overall. Each of the 9-courses were served on very unusual/elegant dishes - prompting us to finally ask about them. We were enthusiastically told that they, too, all originate from the same regions as the food, often custom made (see pics of all 9 courses). Overall, such a rare but worthy treat. Upon finishing we were provided with the bill but told not to rush. We glanced at our watches and noted 2 hours and 10 min had passed... completely unaware. We marveled at how this $600 outing could rival the same "entertainment value" as catching La Traviata in Santa Fe for the same price. We also chuckled at how half of the crowd at Frasca that evening was in their 30s and 40s (techies? dot.comers?) Pro tips: the street parking nearby was full by 6pm and cars were being ticketed. Walking is no biggie for us, but the monsoon rains had just stopped when our dinner ended, so gents, bring some running shoes just in case! Also, they do charge for all of their waters - $10/bottle Pelligrino or Acqua Panna but Boulder's tap is delicious and free.
2 years ago
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Erin P.
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5 years ago
Make a reservation in advance. There is a reason why Frasca has won 11 James Beard Foundation Awards and has the most James Beard awards in Colorado. Attention to detail. They have awards for: Outstanding Service, Outstanding Restaurant, Wine Program, Best Chef, Wine Beer or Spirits Professional and Rising Star Chef of the Year. If you want to learn how to provide better experience in your business, bring your employees to Frasca and learn from the experts. Every pass that every employee makes in front of your table proves their conscious efforts to ensure that your experience is superior to any other dining experience. Frasca is inspired by Friulano (Italy) where visitors can find friendly and informal gathering places, a destination for farmers, with local farm cuisine, wine, and warm hospitality. When you arrive at Frasca, the entrance is on the west side of the building. The hostess will greet you warmly and ask if you are celebrating. It is the perfect place to celebrate. The meal is organized around four courses and optional wine pairing for a flat rate. You may choose wine from the extensive wine list by the glass, bottle or enjoy a spectacular cocktail by the creative bartender. My companion and I were celebrating our anniversary and the staff did not fall short. We were served a lovely treat in celebration. The staff is friendly and genuinely motivated to make the experience memorable. The people who work at Frasca are informed about the ingredients and trained in Italy but they are friendly and approachable. You can expect a $$$$ check, so save up because it is worth it. read more
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3 years ago
As soon as you enter, you are greeted with warm wooden interior with hints of wild animal wallpaper that reflects the Coloradoan wildlife. The host/manager greets you pleasantly and welcomes customers with interests. Friulano- $195 Positives: Uses nuts frequently throughout the meal with evidences of ingredience from Colorado and hints of Italian cuisine. You do not see the use of obvious tomatoes and pasta but rather uncommon Italian dishes. The use of chocolate with braised oxtail shattered my sterotype of chocolate being sweet. Chef used the cacao not in the form of a dessert but as fruit/nut, which seemed to be the concept. The sandwich of truffle, scallop, and brown butter was the star of the experience. Visually, finesse. Upgrades: Surprisingly, the terra e mare wasn't eye opening. I recommend replacing burgundy truffle with white truffle. Maybe that will enhance the flavor. Wished the Strucchi had more honey-flavor than nuts to finish with sweetness and match its concept of the plating: honeycomb. read more
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Thank you for your detailed and positive review, Nicholas! We're glad…
3 years ago
Our head waiter, Sean, curated our memorable experience in a quiet setting with nearly impeccable service. Food was a whirlwind of flavors and textures from appetizers, primi, secondi, to dessert. Great presentation and flavor profiles. read more
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Thanks so much for the kind words. Hope you have an amazing day!
3 years ago
Not ridiculously expensive, but expensive. I was a little disappointed as I heard really good things about this restaurant but I don't think their dishes lived up to the name of their reputation. I liked the shrimp being paired with the flavor of thin celery root. But the shrimp texture felt overcooked. The duck was pretty good though, texture wise. Rice felt a little too hard, felt undercooked, maybe on purpose but I personally wasn't a big fan of that texture. Overall, I dont think any of the dishes were bad, just a bit underwhelming in terms of composition of flavors. I don't think the flavors of the star ingredient was being highlighted. Dessert was my least favorite, foam collapsed more into a sweet soup? Everything is very small portioned and you will likely walk away hungry.. read more
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We're sorry to hear that our dishes didn't live up to your…
So some friends and I went to Frasca this past weekend. My second visit and I remain impressed. I wish Michelin came through here and did their star ratings. Anyway, they had a CU graduation menu when we went multi course meal price fixed we added the Salumi plate. A couple bottles of wine. Great food, great service you need to go! Understand it is not cheap and they have high-end wines but you get what you pay for. The service is exceptional. You may not notice this or be used to it, but when they present a course they have a few servers so the course Is presented in front of everyone at the same time. This is typical for a high-end Michelin rated restaurant I can't stress enough you need to go here but prepared to spend some bucks read more
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Mark, we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed coming by for our…
3 years ago
A celebratory birthday and retirement dinner with friends at my first Michelin Starred restaurant, and what a great culinary experience it was! We were greeted with big smiles by the hostesses, offered a coat check, and seated immediately. There were three of us and we opted for the 4 course Quattro Piatti menu. I asked our server, Julia for her wine pairing recommendations, and they were right on. Each course was exquisitely prepared and a true festival of flavors. Each plate incorporated unique ingredients that worked together to really wake-up my tastebuds. The menu at Frasca changes seasonally, but our Julia, explained that it also gradually changes throughout each season based on availability of local seasonal ingredients. Each of the dishes I had were an interesting and creative blending of flavors that resulted in a unique and delicious meal. I truly didn't have a favorite as everything was outstanding. In addition to the four courses on our prix fixe menu, we were given a complimentary butternut and buckwheat soup sip, and a pearl in a shell birthday dessert which consisted of a white chocolate coated "pearl" of chocolate mousse with hazelnut. At the end of our meal Julia brought out a tray of three handmade truffles with a note of congratulations, which left the perfect taste in my mouth for the remainder of the evening. The service was impeccable and it was so much fun to watch the servers synchronize their movements by placing the dishes on the table at the same time. Then each of the items in the course were explained. All the servers work in unison and service all the tables, so there was always someone close by to make sure that all water glasses remained filled and the table was swiftly cleared. The manager, Sergei, stopped by to chat a couple times and shared a great story about the bread making technique (magical how it was crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside, which is unheard of in Colorado's dry climate). The impeccable hospitality, delicious food, excellent presentation, and warm ambience made for a very memorable evening! Frasca is deserving of the Michelin Star in every way! read more
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Dear Sherri, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're…
4 years ago
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary to Frasca recently and we had a lovely experience. Service was outstanding and the atmosphere, after renovation, remains modern and sophisticated, with less tables since Covid which I love. We had the four course menu, portions were perfect, small enough to enjoy the full experience but not ridiculously so. You can order A la carte, but you have to ask the waiter who told us it's basically $25 antipasti, $ 35 primi, $45 secondi and $25 dolci or desserts. There is also a six course menu that will set you back $195. Even though we've been to Italy a few times on vacation, I needed help to decipher the menu and our waiter was perfect for translating Balanzoni, Creste di Gallo and other Italian specialties, avoiding me the embarrassment of using Google translate. I know it's a trend in restaurants, but it always slightly annoys me as more snobbish than authentic. Maybe if you keep the original name you should make sure you describe the dish well enough so that you know you are getting some sort of stuffed pasta when ordering Blanzoni. While I liked everything I tasted, and each plate was perfectly crafted with the best ingredients, I found some of them not exciting enough, I wanted to be blown away considering the price. My favorite dish was the lobster antipasti, while the primi squid tagliolini and the secondi chicken were both excellent but to me lacked that extra touch that makes a place different and spectacular. For dessert, the Limone (like a deconstructed French lemon tart), didn't really work for me, my husband's chocolate and mint cake offered a very interesting mix of textures with very subtle mint flavor, but somehow overall was almost too bland. I know taste is very subjective and most people love everything at Frasca considering the awards and how much you have to plan ahead to get a reservation for a weekend dinner. I am glad we chose Frasca to celebrate, this is a special place, especially considering the price (we spend a little more than $200 each including drinks and tip, it would have been closer to $300 each for the six course menu). But when I ponder about the bill, I am not sure it's the best choice, that's the only part I have a little bit of a hard time digesting. But then, Frasca is special and I had a memorable evening. read more
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We're glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed a special and…
7 years ago
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Virginia, thank you for coming by and trying out our tasting and for…
This is an ultra fine dining experience. They're known for their hospitality, and they deliver! The menu is very confusing. We were offered a four course menu for $110/person, but there's a bunch of additional prices on the menu including terminology look "supplement" and "additional". We honestly didn't know if our bill was going to be double due to our ignorance. Of course we could have asked, but this place was so high end we didn't want to exploit that we didn't belong. Basically I would have been happier with a more intuitive menu in regards to pricing. All in all, it wasn't extra and stated true to $110/person. The food was amazing. We enjoyed exotic foods like Octopus and Venison. The plating was intentional and beautiful. A perfect three flower leaves covered my venison slice that could have only be placed with a tweezers. read more
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Luke, we're so glad to hear that you found our four-course menu to be…
3 years ago
We went to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary, and definitely had an amazing night... Sean helped us picked the perfect bottle of wine for us, and we even made some great suggestions for food, Travis on the other hand was very nice, helpful, super friendly in a very professional way and honestly everyone working was very welcoming and nice! Will definitely come back next time read more
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Hi Elisha! Thank you so much for celebrating your special day with…
3 years ago
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Hi Walter, thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience…
It is undeniable that the presentation of the food is a BIG BIG win for Frasca. Each plate brought to us was beautifully crafted; with well thought-out ingredients that had their own unique twist and combination. The restaurant is impecable too, with great service and a very comfortable interiors. I thought that the fixed menu offered a variety of choices and courses, we definitely did not leave hungry. Nevertheless, expect it to be pricey! If you're here to pay for the location, the ambiance, the service and the wine you'll leave in complete bliss. If hands down you're only interested in the taste of the food, this may not be worth your buck. Personally, I thought each plate was a bit bland. Definitely beautiful on the outside, but pretty average once inside your mouth. read more
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Beautifully-crafted dishes with well thought out seasonal ingredients…
Here on business (so only one photo). Just a spectacular experience - food, wine, service... awesome. It is expensive. Let me say that again. It is expensive. ~$130 a person not counting drinks. The bill for 2 of us was mid $400's including tip (this was business). BUT, let me say that again, BUT the food was insane. Had this hen and pasta dish and it was literally heaven in a bowl. Like If I was a dog, and they gave me all I wanted, I would just literally eat myself to death with a smile on my face. The dessert was this crazy raspberry sorbet "tomato" with a white thing that looked like a mozzarella ball but it was a basil and olive oil sorbet. Yes the photo looks like a tomato and mozzarella, but it is 2 diff kinds of sorbet. Insane. If you are looking for a special event place around Boulder, this is it. Let me say that again, this is it. read more
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It means a lot to us to hear how much you thoroughly enjoyed your…
3 years ago
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Hi Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review…
Had the pleasure of dinning here the first time and had been really looking forward to it. Short story is I will definitely be back to experience their food, though I felt the truffle menu (which is what we had) fell a touch short for me -- next year I'll just order more truffles for home cooking and enjoy them that way. The service was exemplary & attentive yet still with a bit of a relaxed vibe. The ambiance was cozy and very welcoming. The food was technically very solid, which lively layered flavors and textures - I just felt they held back on the truffles and really wanted them to be the highlight, when some dishes they felt like more of an after thought. The pairings were really on point and their vintage amaro collection alone will bring me back one day. Overall it was a really lovely dinner, with focused Italian food, nice execution and definitely worth more visits. read more
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Thanks for taking a minute to share some honest and detailed feedback…
4 years ago
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It makes us so happy to hear that our presentation, food, and service…
8 years ago
Frasca is situated on a lively street in Boulder, with plenty of foot traffic, and street parking may be hard to find. As you enter the restaurant you are quickly greeted and seated. The service is superb - and it's no wonder they've received a handful of James Beard awards for best chef and outstanding wine service. The servers are also knowledgable when it comes to wine and they have an extensive wine list. We went with the servers recommendations and were happy with the suggestions. The food itself is also quite good. My favorite for the night was definitely the tricolor sea urchin pasta. While I am not a fan of foam (a la the late 2000s trend), this dish was definitely not over-foamed and I hardly noticed. The remainder of the dishes were mostly well balanced and pasta was certainly al dente. The meats were tender and well flavored. I did think a few dishes were a little too salty for my palate, but I do tend to eat very lite. I don't suspect this will be a problem for most people. I think Frasca is a great choice if you are in the area and want to do some fine dining without paying outrageous prices for what you get. read more
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3 years ago
Friends who lived near the sister Italian restaurant in Fruli recommended that we try Frasca. Overall, the service was incredibly thoughtful and what you would expect from a James Beard award winning restaurant. Our waiters were both informative, proactive, and pleasant. The som, Bobby, also came around and shared with us some anecdotes about his time in Italy. The Quattro Piatti is about $110-125 and includes a four course (surprise!) traditional approach to fine dining. You can also order a la cart, but to leave satisfied, I'd recommend the Quattro. Highlights: pastas and desserts (in a nutshell)! All pasta is handmade in house and the lamb agnolotti, lobster pasta, and gnudi were all major crowd pleasers. The carpaccio was lovely, but the artichoke was phenomenal, both crispy and gently savory. The dessert was surprisingly vying for first place. Simple presentation that packed a punch, the tonka parfait and amaranto were divine. Everything was good and well cooked, but not worth a camp letter home. There's also a outdoor yurt option with a separate menu. Frasca is a solid meal but offered at a high price. It's worth the bucket list meal. read more
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Sandra, it's amazing to hear that your service was top-notch and that…
5 years ago
The restaurant has an exceptional ambiance and musical atmosphere. They are practicing social distancing . I came in from the airport. I sat at the bar . Very amicable staff and GM, Rose! I enjoyed the food. Very tasteful. I got full! I couldn't believe it! The pasta was very good! read more
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Erin P.
Exceptional ambiance, amicable staff, and tasty food is what we love…
2 years ago
4 stars - a good meal, unnecessarily expensive for the quality, and inconsistent service. If you have the money to splurge on an experience, the chef's table is a fun one. But if you're looking for "the" high end meal in the Denver/Boulder area, I recommend Wolf's Tailor instead. The highlights of our Quattro Piatti meal were the house made bread and the desserts. This is unusual in fine dining in my experience and a welcome surprise. We also loved our drinks - both alcoholic and non. Everything else was good, but not $350 for two stellar. Drop more truffle when you charge for it, give some larger protein portions, etc. The carpaccio was a bit tough, lacked what I really love about a good carpaccio (emphasis on the meat), and the porcini + truffle are a bit lost under the heavy scallions. The frico was delicious. Crispy edges make it a lovely texture to enjoy. Skip the truffle here. The chef's table is truly situated at the entrance to the kitchen. You're constantly surrounded by staff and watching the cooking. We found this fun! I'm unsure if this is due to covid, but other chef's tables typically feature engagement from chefs and more experience - bites from the kitchen, more in depth explanations of plates or how the kitchen is run, etc. We didn't get that here. My main gripe was service. We had a rotating group of staff, some of whom were truly lovely, primarily the younger servers. The more experienced ones who spent the most time with us were distant and didn't explain much. It felt cold and lacked a personal charm I'd expect. For example, when we asked about desserts we saw going out that clearly weren't on our menu, "That is for the yurt experience," without any additional context of what that entails. In contrast, when we asked a younger server about where the earl grey is from, he gave a delightful answer about the shop, how he personally has been there, and was really passionate to share his knowledge (which is why we're there). I don't know if it was an age difference or what but there seems to be a significant divide in friendliness on staff that made us uncomfortable at times. An interesting experience, but not as great as some other dining we've had in the area, particularly with value in mind. read more
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We're sorry to hear that overall you didn't have the five-star…
3 years ago
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Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our service, wine, and…
2 years ago
I'm a little on the fence about this rating. I'm between a 4 and a 5, but going with 5 because it was an experience I really enjoyed and I didn't speak up in the moment about the things that weren't ideal for me. I've honestly been waiting years to try Frasca! I live in Denver and just had never planned the trek to Boulder to eat there, but finally a friend and I decided to do it. We were lucky to find street parking on the block with no problem. The hostess, Melissa, was very friendly and remembered speaking to my friend on the phone earlier that day. The owner, Bobby, was also at the door greeting people (and stopped by our table later and was bussing tables). They asked if we were celebrating anything special which we were. We arrived a half hour early for our reservations and they were able to seat us right away. The restaurant was bright and spacious. I appreciated that the tables weren't super close together like they are in a lot of restaurants. We definitely felt like we had our privacy. After we were seated, our waitress poured us a small glass of wine. She said it was the tradition at Frascas (branches above the door) in Italy to do that. It was a lovely way to start the experience. Our waitress went over the menu (which was marked for the special occasion... a nice touch) with us and asked if we had any dietary restrictions, which my friend did, and she said they were happy to accommodate. She came back later and said she double checked on all the ingredients so there would be nothing my friend couldn't eat. I told the waitress what I was looking for in a cocktail and went with her suggestion which I very much enjoyed. They started with a complimentary plate of amuse bouche bites. They weren't our favorite, but still appreciated. The waitress recommended the frico caldo appetizer and it was very good. The server who delivered it also said it was one of his favorites. My friend decided to order a la carte but we found it interesting that the a la carte prices were not on the menu. I went with the 4 course meal and said that I would order a glass of wine with my entree. Our waitress asked if I'd prefer a half glass with each course and I agreed to that. I went with her recommendations. She seemed very knowledgeable about wine and told me about what she was bringing me (without mentioning prices). For the first course, I asked if she'd recommend the beets or the scallop. She recommended the scallop so I went with that. I was very surprised when it came out raw. I don't like raw, but did force myself to give it a try since it was part of the experience. As I expected, I didn't like it. In hindsight, I should have said something and asked for something else. I would imagine a restaurant like this would have no issue with that. I did think that either the menu or waitress should have said that upfront though. Even though I did not like it, it does not reflect in my rating since I didn't speak up at the time. My second and third courses were very good, although I felt like my entrée, the bass, was on the small side. My friend who ordered an a la carte entrée felt the same way about hers. I also enjoyed my dessert. They brought out beautiful homemade chocolates for my friend's birthday and they had unique flavors. I was surprised when I got the bill and my half glasses of wine were pretty expensive. I thought $16 for such a small glass was a lot. The price is maybe something that should be brought up when suggesting the glass of wine. I guess that it was my bad for not asking. I had looked at the wine list briefly when we first sat down and saw that a lot of the glasses were around that price point. I just expected a half glass to be less. On our way out, they had our coats ready for us that we gave them when we walked in. A woman working noticed that we were peeking into the kitchen and she offered to bring us in to check it out. That was very nice and not something you can do most places. The raw scallops and the price of the wine we're bummers for me, but when I reflect on the whole evening, the experience was still more five stars than four stars for me. I came into work the next day and gushed about it to my coworkers, so it didn't damper the evening too much. read more
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Brena, first off, we're thrilled you finally made it in after wanting…
7 years ago
Okay I can't say enough good things about my experience at Frasca Food and wine. We made dinner reservations for their Monday night wine dinner. My husband has food allergies and dietary restrictions, and they accommodated them very well. The food and wines were delicious. They even personalized our menus to celebrate our graduation!! It was a truly wonderful experience. We got to meet the wine maker and got the information to order and ship the wines we liked from the local store. The service was impeccable and just perfect . I finally know what it is like to dine in a James Beard award winning restaurant! read more
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Madhura, it makes us so happy to hear that you and your husband had…
Frasca is an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Boulder renowned for its elevated food, award-winning wine program and standout service. I came here last spring and I would be lying if I said this was my most memorable meal of the year, as I imbibed far too much. Nevertheless, I declare it to be one of my favorites. Everything is perfectly prepared and plated here-- it's definitely a contemporary and inventive restaurant but I wouldn't say it's all that out-there. The mushroom and egg dish was one of my favorites. The burrata is a must-get. Their pasta and desserts are always strong. Their sourcing for the meats and cheeses is also on point. I found the portions and prices here to be reasonable at $95 a head for the quattro piatti (though I admit to having my NYC price goggles on). They also have a tasting menu for $130 with more courses and additions like truffles, but I personally think the quattro is a better experience if you're with a group as you're able to choose from each category rather than all being locked into the same meal. The wine program is simply excellent. The list is encyclopedic but easy to navigate, though I prefer to put myself in the hands of their somms. There are some crazy bottles here (peep '61 Chateau Latour for $6k), but there are some great Italian, Austrian, and French values to be had. The owner also has a winery, Scarpetta, offered on the list; they make a nice Friulano. The hospitality here is seamless but still warm-- there's a reason they won the James Beard for service. They really do make you feel special; being invited into the kitchen for a nip of Barolo Chinato at the end of the meal remains a fond (though alcohol-blurred) memory months later. Fine dining at its best. read more
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Liz, it means so much to us that you took the time to share this…
Which restaurant in Boulder is worthy of both a wedding anniversary celebration AND the first meal out for brand-new parents rolled into one? Frasca! It was a bit of a gamble because neither my husband nor I had been here before that evening, but that gamble sure paid off. Our wedding anniversary fell on a Monday this year, which meant that we were able to opt into Frasca's Monday Tasting Menu. Upon our arrival, the host offered to take our coats and then showed us to our table. We were then presented with menus with "Happy Anniversary" printed at the top. I'm a sucker for those small personal touches, so Frasca gets an extra sixth star for that. (Just imagine it next to the five stars.) The meal started off with a delicious selection of cured meats with crunchy breadsticks, or grissini in fancy speak. Beautifully presented and delicious to boot. Next up was a refreshing and pretty green salad. After that was my favorite course: the freshly made tagliatelle with prosciutto, montasio, and chive. I only wish the portion size for this one was bigger so I could spend more time enjoying that perfect al dente pasta. * happy sigh * The main course was the pork loin with buckwheat. Again, it was beautifully presented. Dessert came in the form of cannolis with dark chocolate, a hint of orange, and pistachio. We each had our own, thank goodness. I wasn't about to share that with anyone, including my husband with whom I was celebrating a wedding anniversary. Yes, it was that good. If there's a special occasion to celebrate, Frasca is definitely a great choice for it. We have hopes to return one of these days and dine at the table in the kitchen... maybe for one of our future anniversary or birthday dinners! read more
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Nancy, we're thrilled that you and your husband chose to dine with us…
2 years ago
4 years ago
Amazing!! Menu is multi course, not a la carte. They timed out each course perfectly. Everything was great! Interesting and presented beautifully without being too out there and still very delicious. We sat at the bar which was great to see the bartender making so many intricate cocktails! Wonderful people, atmosphere, and experience read more
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Erin P.
It means a lot to us to hear that you had a wonderful experience…
What a delicious meal we had! From start to finish we loved it all. We checked in & our table wasn't ready right away. We went to the bar & got a cocktail. We got sat less then 10mins and our delicious meal began. Got a a nice bottle of wine and had the tasting menu. My favorite was probably the oyster, crudo & scallop &&& the beef tartare. All the dishes were beautiful & tasted unbelievable. Our server was super friendly and the whole staff was just great. Definitely check them out if your able to. You won't be disappointed read more
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It means so much to us to get glowing reviews like yours, Kelly!…
4 years ago
Lovely service, they were able to accommodate our table of 7 with out a problem. Great wine recommendations to accompany a great menu. A wonderful experience for my sisters graduation. We were all very happy, including all the family members that came from New York City, Miami Florida, Buenos Aires Argentina, Portland Oregon, etc. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more
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Erin P.
April, it was great to have you and your group join us for a meal!…
3 years ago
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We appreciate the review. Thanks for taking the time. We look forward…
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I saw on Eater that this resto is providing individual tents outside. Can anyone post photos of this and/or comment on health & safety protocols during the pandemic? Thanks.
Hi Tonya - you can view the outdoor dining structures on Frasca's Instagram - @frascafoodwine. You may view COVID Safety Protocols on https://www.frascafoodandwine.com/covid-19/.
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