Frasca Food and Wine

"The winner of multiple James Beard Awards and a Michelin star (among countless other accolades) for its Friuli-centric Northern Italian cuisine, extraordinary wine cellar, and next-level hospitality, Frasca is the premier special-occasion destination in Boulder if not the entire state of Colorado; here, luxury meets intricacy on both the Quattro Piatti and the Friulano tasting menus in the form of dishes like sunchoke dumplings with bone marrow, wild mushrooms, kohlrabi, and spruce or grilled quail with green farro, horseradish, dried fruit, and white asparagus. For a more casual experience at a (much) lower price point, next-door sibling Pizzeria Alberico serves expert Neapolitan-style pizzas." - Ruth Tobias

"A restaurant in Boulder nominated for Outstanding Restaurant in the national category by the James Beard Foundation." - Brenna Houck

"Per tradition, this internationally renowned Northern Italian restaurant is hosting its lavish take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve ($215 per person): Expect the six-course, seafood-centric banquet to be laden with delicacies — and the a la carte wine pairings to be awe-inspiring. Expect, too, that reservations will go fast; tables for two are already sold out." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff

"Renowned equally for its intricate Friulian cuisine, a wine program created by partner and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey, and above-and-beyond service, this 20-year-old Boulder destination creates the kind of experiences that make many a Coloradan’s bucket list. Multicourse tasting menus abound in seasonal intricacies that might at any given time include game such as venison and quail; unusual pastas like balanzoni or cjalsons; luxuries like caviar and truffles; and unexpected juxtapositions — sea urchin and lardo, buffalo yogurt and soursop — while pairings are curated by some of the best in the business." - Eater Staff

"This foundational Boulder restaurant is known for its regional specificity (concentrating on somewhat lesser-known Friulian cuisine from northeastern Italy) and distinctly Coloradan approach. Four-plate prix fixe and fuller tasting menu options range from $140 to $195, with options for wine pairings, beer, classic aperitivi spirits, and irreverent drinks from its cocktail menu. While the dining menus rotate, visitors and regulars can expect hyper-creative, seasonal pasta dishes, grilled fish, and generous cuts of meat. (1 star)" - Annie Harrigan, Eater Staff