I have eaten at a lot of Italian restaurants but this has been the worst food I have ever experienced. The spaghetti was like mush, like a mashed potato. My wife's lasagna had no taste and was cold. Absolutely the worst food I have eaten...in a long time. Not even sure how this place can stay in business with such awful food.More

This place got great reviews both on line and with our host. We had pasta with a tomato/basil sauce that was terrible. So bad we sent it back, sticky past and heavy sauce. To their credit, they didn't charge us for anything but the (very...thin) slices of chicken which was nicely seasoned and the flan which was also very heavy, but sweet. It is a very small space and the service was excellent.More

The Lobster Ravioli with Aurora (tomato and cream) sauce was delicious. The pasta and sauce are all homemade and it truly was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had! My husband ordered the Linguini Mare Nero and thought it was good but not...great. It just didn't compare to my Lobster Ravioli. The service was great. My only complaint service-wise is that we made a reservation but still had to wait. It's a charming little place. It's just a little too cramped for me. I get really nervous being that close to strangers while I'm having dinner, especially during covid. Overall, I enjoyed the food but I would take it to go. The to-go cook at home packages seem like a better bang for your buck anyway.More

Food is good. Staffs are great. Why would we give two stars? Ambiance and overall experience was poor.

Our family of six were all able to find something super yummy, and the service was great. The owner checked in on us a few times which shows how much care is taken to provide excellent service and a great experience. Small, intimate atmosphere but...it was quaint and we really enjoyed it.More

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Boulder. We had dinner here on Friday evening The three of us all had a different dish and all were excellent. Deserts were also very good. Will definitely be back here when visiting Boulder

Come here for the good northern italian food (not the service). Unfortunately, the meatballs leave much to be desired as they're barely seasoned and actually tasted like just boiled beef. I would pay twice the price for a decent meatball but wouldn't take these again...if they were free. Apparently, the bread is different since Covid shutdown. The lasagna is excellent and the spaghetti bolognese is my favorite. Definitely make sure you get the mousse and regardless of the level of service, tip the guy twice as much as things have been hard on restaurants.More

Il Pastaio is a very small (seats about 25, mostly at high-tops for two) place but pretty cool, too. It is located in a shopping mall next to the King Sooper, just east of thirtieth street. Easy to overlook, but very convenient once you know...where it is. Easy parking, too. There is no waiter service; you order sorta cafeteria style. The food is good and the people are friendly and helpful. There is a nice lunch (entree, salad, side dish and bread) for $13. The pasta is the thing to order here. Pasta and sauces also available for take out. Nice place for a quick and pretty inexpensive mealor a quick and (byfor afor a quick, prettyMore

I was charged $26 for a tiny piece of meat. They drown their Pasta in red sauce. Drake who answers the phone is Rude and obnoxious. very unaccommodating. Very disappointing.

Home made pasta, home made sauces, desers to die for. This restaurant has been in the same place for more than 20 years and the quality of the food (and) the service has always been top notch! It is small so make sure you make...reservations!More

Great pasta, great service! Best to get reservations because it's a small place that fills up. We were there on a Tuesday and without reservations were fortunate to get a table.

Tried this on a whim and it was delicious! Coming back tomorrow! My daughter is thinking of applying for a job here!