Frasca
Not only is slick, sociable Frasca one of the best reviewed restaurants in Boulder, it's one of the best-reviewed in the country, landing on all sorts of national lists since its opening in 2004.The fare is inspired by Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeast Italy, and the name comes from frascas—informal gathering places—there. Naturally, wine is a big thing here—and the restaurant won the 2013 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program. Adjacent and under the same ownership, Pizzeria Locale, 1730 Pearl St; (📞 303/442-3003), is more casual, but is equally authentic in its pursuit of the perfect pizza.
Not only is slick, sociable Frasca one of the best reviewed restaurants in Boulder, it's one of the best-reviewed in the country, landing on all sorts of national lists since its opening in 2004.The fare is inspired by Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeast Italy, and the name comes from frascas—informal gathering places—there. Naturally, wine is a big thing here—and the restaurant won the 2013 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program. Adjacent and under the same ownership, Pizzeria Locale, 1730 Pearl St; (📞 303/442-3003), is more casual, but is equally authentic in its pursuit of the perfect pizza.
