Nice, cozy restaurant in Basque Block area of Boise! This is my first time trying Basque style…read moretapas, which for those that have been to Spain or had tapas, is quite adjacent to Catalonian style tapas (Barcelona) but with different types of ingredients. We tried the pintxos of the day (3 for $10) - seafood and chorizo gratin, goat cheese and zucchini compote, and sardine bollo with lemon aioli; Basque meatballs with Sheepherder's bread, and braised lamb and potatoes. We also shared a frozen sangria which is a white wine slush with a splash of red wine float. All the food is amazing - the Basque meatballs is a bit on the saltier side but the Sheepherder's bread is so crispy and buttery! Among the pintxos, I loved the seafood and chorizo gratin the most, but all are delicious. The braised lamb and potatoes are good - the lamb is juicy while the potatoes were flavorful and slightly crispy. Service is good for an order at the counter style establishment - servers still walk around and check up on customers, even though the rest of the experience (filling water, etc) is more self-serve.

Absolutely loved this place, will definitely be back!!! I took a minute before going to read about…read morethe Basque People. They are fascinating and Boise, ID has the largest population of Basque People in the US. I was introduced to Paella. So delicious that I'm going to make it for my husband this weekend. We sat outside and the weather was perfect 70° although a little bit windy. The restaurant had Basque people dancing their traditional dance. I would highly recommend this restaurant and their people!

Stop. Read this. If you are in a hurry and want fast, cheap food, go somewhere else. If you want to…read morehave a meal that is delicious, slow, and fun...go here. The beers of Germany are perfect. Today's special was AMAZING. not good, it was great. 3 of us ate and drank and it was $75. I will take that all day. The food so darn good. Silly to miss this.

great food. whenever we work up here we always stop by…read more Definitely recommend-- Safer Chimney

We had a great date night at Tavolata this evening. Matt C was our server and gave us the BEST…read morerecommendations on cocktails and wine. He gave us the perfect recommendations for food as well. The ambiance is great inside this restaurant. It has a busy happy feel, cute decor for the holidays, and the staff is all extremely friendly. The food was delicious, although we are leaving in a food coma. We ordered one appetizer and two pastas, all 10/10. We will be returning!

I really wanted to like Tavolàta, especially given the reputation for handmade pasta, but the…read moreexperience fell short of expectations. We walked in around 7 pm and it seems like a slow night. So I expect everything should be good but it wasn't. We ordered food and drinks and start right off with food even came earlier than drink. Obviously server doesn't care. The food came , salad and pasta all together and the ravioli was not even warm. The pasta itself was decent, but nothing memorable. Flavors felt a bit flat, and for the price point, I was expecting something more refined or at least more balanced. Service was also inconsistent. Our server seemed friendly but stretched thin, It didn't feel like anyone was really paying attention to the table. They seems to be paying attention on the phone than the table. And they seem really rush us out when they were only 8.30 pm when they close at 10 pm not sure why they keep asking if we need a box and put down the check right after we got our food. Overall, not a terrible experience, but definitely not one I'd rush back for, especially with other great dining options in Boise.

I absolutely love that old school shoppes like this still exist!…read more We loved their peanut brittle and toffee. They have some pretty Idaho classics with potato themes. Not a big selection, but nicely displayed and FREE SAMPLES! Just a little factory in an older but well kept building with an older lady sitting behind a tiny counter (stacks of paperwork behind her), ready to take your order or answer questions! You get the picture. They have several antique items and machinery. Behind a windowed door you can peek into the factor that concocts these delicious things!

I went to the Idaho Candy Co store in 8th Street. The new owner was there, and was so friendly and…read morekind. I purchased my favorites, the Butter Toffee and Peanut Brittle. The absolute best ever.

The Chocolate Bar is such a fun and cozy spot! Their chocolate is absolutely amazing -- rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly high quality. You can really taste the difference. They also have a great selection of drinks, and what I loved most is the attention to detail when making them. You can tell they take pride in every cup -- perfectly balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, and just the right level of sweetness. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. The seating area inside is really cute and inviting, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy your treat. Whether you're meeting a friend or just want a little chocolate moment to yourself, it's the perfect spot. Highly recommend if you're a chocolate lover!

Elegant and indulgent local chocolate shop. The London Fog truffle will make you weep; it's so good.read more

This is a must do if you're visiting Boise, Idaho! We had the best tour guide, her name is…read moreKayshauna. She took us to 4 very different and amazing local spots. It's an easy stroll with stops for local history. Kayshauna was fun, informative and friendly. First stop was beef tallow fries with bison burger and build your own seasonings. It definitely sets the mood for the tour. We moved to one of the most infectiously delicious spots - Ansots!! Ellie and her staff make you feel like family. The food sampling was varied and oh so yummy. We had to indulge in the Basque cheesecake and bought pieces to take back to enjoy later at the hotel. There are two more delicious stops. You will not go hungry! You can also opt to add alcohol to your food tour but there is water and mocktails if you didn't. It was one of the best things we did on our trip. Book it and you won't regret it.

I want to give a 4.5 stars. Only taking away a star for paying for alcohol up charge and only…read morereceiving a strawberry mimosa and a cider drink of the 4 places we went. Olive- our host- 10/10. She's warm, welcoming, inviting and so damn smart. A wealth of knowledge. I want to be her friend. Stop one- lemon tree 5/5- will be back and recommended to friends and family. I tried a sandwich that I would never order on my own. And it was delicious. Sausage, pear, jam, figs, goat cheese and amazing local bread. Strawberry basil mimosa- so good. Stop two: bacon! Wow!! Incredible. Atmosphere, service. Awesome. The bacon shot jar tasting of their flavored bacons hit the spot. A piping hot bowl of their bacon Mac n cheese was the show stopper. Hot, ooey gooey, bacon, mushrooms, pasta, cheese and tomatoes hello! Finished with a beignet. No alcohol. Def coming back. Third stop: Sid's garage. Fun. Super Smokey smell- fire alarm was going off when we walked in. We had the flashed fried deviled eggs. To.die.for. I will say there was an issue with our order, and it was handled in front of us instead of taking it to the side. Ace pineapple cider provided. Finished at guru donuts- not a sweet fan but that salted caramel donut. Yum! Olive made the experience. Expected more drinks for the up charge.

I always enjoy a fun store with a very specific focus, and in this case, it is peanuts. I was…read morehoping to find a wide variety of peanut butter flavors, but there were really only two options: honey roasted and regular. They do, however, offer different kinds of candy and mixed nut snacking combinations, which makes browsing interesting. Expect prices to be a little on the higher side. The peanut butter, for example, was about $9 for a regular-sized jar. Bonus, they are liberal with the samples.

I highly recommend this place. It's run by an excellent and accommodating crew and a cool little…read moreshop. All of the products I got to taste were nothing short of extraordinary. The brittle and the different typea of nuts were well seasoned and fresh. I'll be shipping some to Hawaii soon, and hopefully one day we'll be able to walk down the street to visit this place whenever we want.

I can always count on variety, good products and help at the Boise Coop. I can find healthy foods…read morethat are otherwise hard to find. Good people!

Myokos and Vegan GF ice cream sandwiches. Build your own deli sandwiches starting at 11am.read more

I was looking for some West Coast salmon and stumbled up this place through Yelp! Called ahead and…read morehad a filet and 1/2 held for me of Columbia River Salmon. Arrived at this fish market tucked away in a strip mall in central Boise. Inside is 100% impeccable clean and the staff here is super helpful and friendly. Another big plus is I was wearing my 49er gear and what I would assume is the manager or owner was wearing 49er gear as well. Had a great conversation and talked football but what I was blown away with the selection of seafood they have at this market. Everything from what I could see was next level quality. I purchased my salmon and not planning on it 3 large Dungeness crabs as well. Not cheap for sure but the quality was out of bounds and made for a great New Year's Eve meal! Will 100% be coming back.

First visit to this family, veteran, female, etc. owned market! The service was exceptional and the…read moreWild King Salmon was excellent!!! Thank you for the Dungeness Crab Claws! We fought over them, so so good!! We will be back!