Catching up on a review I am overdue writing from our road trip through the Rockies in mid-August…read more Carelli's is one of those places that I'll always remember. The staff was super cool, friendly, funny. We loved our server, Mariah, and chatted with one of the pizza chefs in the open kitchen. They were all working so hard and gave this place such a fun vibe. We ordered the "All The Way" pizza and a "Colowyo" Stromboli to share. OMG...so much food and so good (and we are picky about our pizza). I also ordered a side salad, which was good, but standard. They have a beer club where locals can buy a stein and hang it on a peg on the wall to use when they come in. Fun! If I lived nearby, would definitely eat here frequently! I give this restaurant a rock solid 4 stars, but bumping it up one star due to their staff -- it's all about the people, right?

After an exhausting day working in the field, my coworker (friend lol) and I decided that we wanted…read moreto treat ourselves to a fricken bomb dinner in a town that was nicer and more familiar than the podunk place we were staying for the week. Insert Carelli's in Craig, Colorado. We found street parking right out front, and walked in expecting the place to be small, quaint, and give off a very homey vibe. The front, which seemed to be sort of a quickie to go type of place to grab a slice of pizza for lunch definitely rang true to our assumptions, but we ventured into the rear of the restaurant to find what I can only describe as elegant and casual at the same time. Um... what? A nice, upscale place in a small mountain town of Colorado??? We were greeted and seated quickly, and found ourselves at a cozy little two top, ready to order drinks while we were perusing the large menu. I started with an IPA (unfortunately don't remember the name of said beverage), and my friend ordered a white sangria. We decided to try starting with their bruschetta, as well, while still deciding on our meals. The drinks made their way to our table, and we were ready to order; I wanted to try their chicken piccata at the suggestion of my friend (I'd never had it before!), and she went with the classic spaghetti bolognese. We spent some time getting lost in conversation until our starter came out. It looked good! Definitely different than the bruschetta that we have both had in the past, but it was yummy! The plate was steaming hot, and the cheese was nicely melted over sliced tomatoes; the bread was a bit crusty on the edges, and soft and chewy on the inside. We continued talking while inhaling the appetizer, and it seemed like mere seconds had passed when the main course was set in front of us. The dishes looked pretty good. My plate was super hot, and my friend said hers was too, which is always a plus; hot food is the best lol. Overall, we both enjoyed our meals; I think my chicken was slightly dry, and the sauce it came smothered in could have been more prominent, but the sauce was very flavorful for what it was. The spaghetti it came with was definitely warm and it tasted good, but it didn't absolutely blow me out of the water - it was just normal, run of the mill spaghetti! My friend said she liked her dish, but that it was missing some of the more "traditional" aspects of what she normally sees with bolognese. I'd definitely come back if I were in town again!! The experience was super nice, the staff was friendly, and prices were reasonable.

Our friends took us to this establishment for a nice dinner while we were visiting them in…read moreColorado. We enjoyed the Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Marsala. Our dinners were delicious and cooked to perfection! Rosa, our server, did an outstanding job taking care of us! We met Angie, the owner as well. We enjoyed a complimentary Tiramisu that was also very good! We loved the underground ambiance the whole time we dined! We will definitely patronize this restaurant our next trip to Glenwood Springs!

Went to dinner here because of a recommendation from a friend. Surprisingly we actually got seated…read moreright away at 6 PM on a Friday night, I don't believe they take reservations so we weren't sure. While we were there we saw multiple parties leave because of the wait time. It's definitely a popular spot! The food was good, the fettuccine Alfredo with salmon really blew me away. Everyone at the table really loved the red sauce as well. Unfortunately, I'm giving the lower rating because of the service. It took a while for us to get our food, which is fine because it's probably being made fresh. However, one of our entrées was incorrect. They apologized, but it took a long time for us to get our correct entree (chicken parm). By the time they brought out the correct one, everyone else at the table was done with their meal-- i didn't want them to wait and let their meals get cold. It definitely took away from the experience. On a smaller note, we ordered the cheese stick appetizer, which was supposed to come with seven pieces but they only gave us six. I am patient and understanding, mistakes happen! What was disappointing is that they didn't comp the entree or provide any other comp for the inconvenience. They could've comped the appetizer as it was cheaper than the entree, they could have given us a dessert, a drink, whatever. This is a bit of a pricier restaurant so I would expect the service to match and a small gesture would have gone a long way. I'm not going to say you shouldn't visit the spot because the food was good and i'm sure majority of the time it's great-- it's just not somewhere I necessarily want to go again.

Okay first off if i could give this place ten stars I would! From the ambience, to the service,…read moreand especially the food, this place is outstanding!!! Our waiter was super considerate of modifications we made to our meals which made the experience even better! I had the Aglio E Olio which was popping with flavor and the pasta was cooked from scratch, and you could taste the difference! Even the appetizer (Hummus w/ flat bread) was a dream! If you havnt tried this place you are hugely missing out! This is hands down by far the best Italian food I've ever had! I don't think i'll be able to eat at any other Italian restaurant after trying Mazzola's!

Unfortunately we had a less than amazing experience here. I really don't make many "bad" reviews…read morebut I feel like this is necessary. The food was good, no complaints there but unfortunately the service was lacking. We arrived on a Friday around 6 PM with no reservations. We spoke to the host and he added us to the waitlist. It was a 15-20 minute wait and we received a text that our spot at the bar was ready in just under 15 minutes. When we returned, there was a wait to speak to the host. Two parties in front of us. We waited. When it was finally our turn to speak to him a couple came rushing down the stairs, cut in front of us and headed to the open spots at the bar. The host proceeded to ignore us and instead sat the couple who didn't have a reservation and was not on the waitlist at those bar spots. I spoke up and said we had just received a text that they were ready to seat us, luckily two additional spots opened shortly afterwards but it really rubbed us the wrong way that the host completely ignored us after we had been waiting in line to help people who just walked in and cut the line. Another thing that wasn't great is that the host brought that couple menus and did not bring us any. We had to get up and ask him for some. Finally, the service at the bar was terrible. We had to ask to order and the bartender never asked if our food was ok or if we needed anything else. I've worked as a server before and I know the bartenders get very busy but we didn't even get the bare minimum. When it was time to pay and tip, the bartender filled our beer glass halfway... I assume as a "sorry for neglecting you, please still give me a good tip". Overall just a very disappointing experience from a customer service standpoint.

We all have a moment of fortunate happenstance; or I should call it, "serendipity" when we are out…read moreand about. And that is the best kind of Yelping. For this restaurant, the find was almost like that. We (while enjoying our quick spa getaway in town coming from the greater Denver area) found this place after a disappointing experience with another similar restaurant nearby as it was closed for a private party that night. We were in a dire need of finding something alternative. As we were walking around town earlier that day, we did notice this place. After checking to make sure that it was truly open (not again, right?), we rushed there to fill our empty stomachs. The experience? It was quite good! Despite its unfortunate setting (downstairs in one of the buildings on the busy main street in town), what they can offer is worth the mention. Ambience?? Good! Fairly small restaurant but the layout is efficient where it can hold at least 50+ people when it's packed. The bar is the most ambient part of the restaurant where copper top was most fitting with chic looking lightings hanging from the ceilings. As long as the weather permits, seating in the patio is available. Three men collaborated to assist us for all of our needs during our fairly quick dinner. Time was barely 5pm. The night was still very young. Other diners eventually streamed in and it was at its 50% capacity by 5:50m. By the way, this experience was on a Thursday in mid-April of 2026. Here is what we got: -Justin Cabernet $15 per glass -Mediterra Super Tuscan $15 per glass (I had this one. Justin which my daughter had was better than mine in my opinion.) (The selection for wine by the glass is a bit small; they could easily add a few more to both the white and the red) -Starter bread (complimentary; later one of the men came to refill it by adding a few more slices. Excellent starter bread) -Mussels alla Crema (Cream based. They can make it with red sauce as well; $18) -Torretta de Malanzane (An eggplant burrata dish, $17) -Brassato (A gnocchi dish with braised short ribs, $30) All of the dishes were equal contenders where I simply couldn't pick one winning dish out of them. Each dish's meticulous presentation coupled with the overall seasonings, flavors and complex or perfected texture, their creative dishes are the core reason for their successful restaurant operations is what I gleaned while dining. We, unfortunately, skipped the dessert part as we saw an ice cream place several doors up the street from it earlier. We wanted to immerse ourselves in different dining experiences while our short stay in town so maybe next time we dine here again, we will indulge in their "decadent" dessert treats.

The food was absolutely delicious! We got the eggplant burrata appetizer, the lobster risotto, and…read morethe veal piccata. Honestly some of the best food we've had in awhile. Highly recommend!

In twenty years of travel (work) this is the BEST curated small space that has something for anyone…read morewalking in the door. I walked in looking for a bottle of local wine (new in town) and found MUCH more. There are fresh cheeses that the owner graciously offers samples before buying. The wine selection was missing local wines, but once I engaged Vanessa's wine knowledge, I found we were sympatico on drinking unadulterated (no wierd additives) beverages whether wine or tequila. As I said, the space is small, but the owner has been able to acquire a great selection, if limited, of liquors, wines, beers (beer available by singles). Another bonus was a freezer full of choice cuts of grass-fed, local, angus beef. This is truly a gem in this little town. I haven't shopped the local grocery store, but what I can see online is there is no comparison to the quality of the products in this shop. When dinner or drinks call for 'special occasion'...THIS is the place to shop!

Stop at this little shop and smile at all they have packed into such a little space, a wide…read moreselection of beer, wine, and spirits, and a case full of specialty cheeses. I came for the cheese, but glancing around the shelves, noticed favorite Italian aperitifs and NA beers by Athletic. I will be back to enjoy happy hour (4-6, Tuesday through Saturday). Also pay a visist next door, to Off The Olive Branch, for a dizzying selection of imported oils and vinegars, pastas and sauces, and a big case of quality meats, plus other foods you never knew you needed until now.

Cute and unique little spot! Came here in the end of February for Sunday brunch before heading back…read morehome and there were several groups that all knew each other, felt very much like this is where "the regulars" go! Windows give a lot of inside light, decent spacing between tables so you don't feel awkward or squished. We were seated quickly. The host and servers were all nice and checked on us regularly. We started with drinks- my wife had an Irish coffee (strong!) and I had a Bloody Mary; this thing was LOADED with celery, carrot, something pickled, bacon, etc and it was divine. I wish I had taken a picture of the menu because it had some different offerings compared to what is currently on the website so unfortunately, I cannot recall the names of what we ordered but they were both fantastic! Descriptions as follows- My wife had some kind of pork hash with 2 poached eggs and caramelized onions that was melt in your mouth delish! It was a fairly large serving; she ended up saving about half of it for a meal later. I ordered a dish that had caramelized sweet potatoes, spinach, smoked salmon, spinach, mushrooms, poached eggs and an aioli - this was delightfully fresh but also filling. All the "ratios" of ingredients felt perfectly matched. Overall, if I am ever back in this area I will definitely be stopping here again!

Stopped into Hugo's and had such a great experience! I ordered the mandarin pineapple Paloma…read moremocktail and it was SO refreshing -- perfectly balanced with just the right amount of citrus and sweetness. Honestly didn't miss the alcohol at all. For my meal, I had the salmon dish and it was cooked beautifully -- tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the sides. You can tell they really pay attention to quality and presentation. Highly recommend both the mocktail and the salmon. I'll definitely be back!

So happy we decided to stop in Mambo! I loved walking in and seeing the kitchen immediately, this…read moreis usually a sign that food is going to be goooooooood. We were seated right away with no reservation (on a Tuesday evening around 7:30 pm); I imagine reservations probably come in handy. We started with a bottle of wine - the wine list had a wide range of bottles priced lower to your more expensive bottle; we chose one in the middle range (super Tuscan) and it was very tasty. Reviews on food: Calamari: I really enjoyed the calamari! It was lightly battered but had just enough crunch. The flavor was great. They even had lemon wedges and pepperoncini fried in with the calamari which I loved. Cesar salad: I forgot to snag a picture of the salad, and it also happened to be my least favorite item we ordered. The dressing was overly sweet for my liking and did not have your standard Cesar flavoring. I wish I would have asked more about the dressing to understand it a little better. I probably would not order this salad again. Eggplant parmigiano: this was sooooo good! The eggplant was breaded and cooked perfectly. I could have just eaten the eggplant it was so tasty. Highly recommend!! Tagliatelle bolognese: I am a huge sucker for bolognese, so I usually judge this sauce pretty tough. This. Was. De. Licious!!! The meat sauce was full of flavors and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I was impressed! Butterscotch budino: perfect way to end our meal. I'm a huge fan of butterscotch flavored desserts and this did not disappoint. It was light and not too heavy after a meal of pasta. The thick layer caramel on top was delicious. The portions were big in my opinion, so while prices were a little high, I thought we got our moneys worth of food. Our server (and others that came to the table) were all super kind and helpful. It does get very loud in the restaurant, so had the weather been nice enough to eat outside, I probably would have chose the patio seating. Overall this was a great meal! 5 starts for the scrumptious food, portion size, and service.

Great food great service great people. I am a local and we love it. Park on the street or you…read morecan go over to the BMO bank after biz hours and stay away from the major crowds further in town. Yum!

This is going to be my new go to in Craig, I don't seem to understand why anyone would give this…read moreplace a bad rating. The bar staff is super friendly and the pizza is outstanding. I mean seriously a pint and a personal pizza for 10 bucks. You can't go wrong with that at all. I can't wait to try out the other food on their menu.

I order a to go. Fried calamari. antipasti salad and a large pizza. I know we are in Colorado so…read morethe calamari was probably frozen and out of a bag and not fresh. But it had good flavor and was not rubber at all. The salad could us more of a better presentation but the flavor was there. Now time for the pizza. NY style pizza and the crust was spot on. And in my opinion the crust will make or break a pizza. So if you are going through Craig, Co give them a stop by.

Traveling? MAKE THIS a place you stop! At 1st glance everything i read in the menu put me off…read more.. bougie. Words and names i couldn't pronounce nor had a clue of what they were. To be safe we started with small bites wow! The homemade chips and warm blue cheese, never would i have thought they could be so delicious BUT THE STAR OF THE SHOW was the smoke trout & churro "savory churro" uhhhh stop me there so freaking delicious My husband got the wagyu burger, he is a connoisseur of burgers and it too was delicious Of all the places we ate at while we stayed here...THIS PLACE WAS THE BEST To top it off the head bartender KIM was personable, amazing and made us TEXANS feel welcomed Kim we are the ones you told to skydive when we get to Moab, we appreciate your hospitality

I would have never known Glenwood Springs has a serious food scene, and this place is a stunner…read morethat would give top restaurants in big cities a run. Truly one of the best dinning experiences I have ever had. The use of locally sourced meat from CCR and Law's Bourbon is such a great add. The atmosphere is trendy and cool, way above an average "mountain town" dining but still warm and friendly. our service was absolutely perfect. Food - the steak tartare is completely unmatched in presentation & preparation. I love traditional steak tartare but this was a really great take on it. The menu has a considerable presence of peas and beans incorporated into this dishes which is a unique touch from other high end restaurants. The dishes were amazingly plated, and the tastes were so tremendously brought together with quality. Do NOT miss the pistachio tiramisu. The absolute best dessert I have ever had. Words really can't do it justice! This is a spectacular dining experience for any city!