We went to Fortezza for Easter brunch and had a lovely time. The menu was exquisite and…read morethoughtfully put together. I started with the burrata appetizer, which had beautiful flavors with the beets and citrus. It was absolutely delicious. For my main dish, I had the risotto, which was rich and perfectly cooked, topped with a poached egg that made it even more indulgent. Dessert was incredible. The lime tart cake was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the meal. The overall vibe was warm and inviting, making it a really enjoyable brunch experience. Our server was on top of everything which was wonderful.

Fortezza is a new restaurant in quant Niwot. It over packs its punch. This little restaurant was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Definitely more of fine dining than your casual Italian food. It is a treat to have. Few places in northern Colorado can compare to the quality of food. I think it is on the level of Frasca and Flagstaff House for premier dining. We ordered from every part of the menu and were blown away how great the food was. The drinks were exceptional from the cocktail menu. We ordered a bottle of wine that will become part of our wine racks at home. Finally refreshing to find a restaurant that was actually worth the price. It may be off putting for some who come to an Italian restaurant wanting spaghetti and pizza. This is Italian fine dining. Unless you go to Italy or farm to table restaurants much of the description of food you won't understand. So trust the process and the chefs. The servers explain the menu and what they recommend for best bites. Just go with it and you will not be disappointed. This is Italian. You do get all of your food right away. It's an experience. Italians take hours for their meals (not every day like Americans generally think) so don't expect to be in and out in less than an hour. Enjoy it. It's expensive. But in the age of restaurant prices skyrocketing, you can easily go to a mediocre restaurant and still spend 150 dollars for subpar food that is not worth it (most of Colorado food). Here, you get presentations and tastes you cannot make on your own or experience often. So you pay for this. It's a treat.

Delicious thin crust pizza, fresh salad, garlic knots were amazing! Pizza slices were huge!read more

Super chill place to grab a beer or some food before or after visiting RMNP. Plenty of seating both…read moreinside and out. The staff was so friendly and the food and beer was great. Not many places have calzones so that was exciting and delicious.

Went to Cozobi Fonda Fina and honestly... I'm still thinking about it…read more First of all, the space? Cute. Like "casually taking pics of my drink like I'm a food critic now" cute. The staff? Absolute angels. Kind, attentive, and somehow keeping up with our we'll just try one more thing energy. Now let's talk about the food... WOW. We basically ordered the menu like we were in a competitive sport, and not a single miss. Every dish came out like it had something to prove... and succeeded. Delicious doesn't even feel like a strong enough word. 10/10 would go back and pretend I have self-control next time.

I've eaten at Cozobi many times and it easily sits in the top three of my favorite restaurants in…read moreColorado, which is saying something because I've had the chance to dine at many spectacular places while living here. Yesterday was a beautiful day in Boulder. I spent most of it riding around on my motorcycle, but on my way down from the canyons I had a hankering for some truly authentic Mexican food. As soon as my stomach started growling I knew I had to stop in for a bite. Everything, as always, was perfectly seasoned, balanced, and cooked with love. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is some of the best food you'll ever eat. Chef Johnny Curiel has done an impeccable job curating a near perfect menu. From drinks to dessert and everything in between, there is nothing, and I mean nothing, on this menu that will leave you feeling unimpressed. I've spent practically my entire adulthood in the restaurant industry. I've dedicated even more of my time cooking for, drinking with, and serving the people I love. You can taste and feel that same passion here at Cozobi. As always, I leave impressed and wanting more. Places like this are the reason I keep coming back to Boulder's dining scene, and I'll happily continue recommending Cozobi to friends any chance I get.

Sydney was the absolute best!!! Amazing service from her even on a super busy night!!read more

Maya was so amazing and sweet we love her so much best service ever! She was so helpful. It was our…read morefriends birthday and she made sure we had the best time!

The food was excellent! I had the Junk Burger and it was cooked perfectly…read more Service was excellent and friendly. Cool eclectic atmosphere!

Came here for a late lunch on a Monday and it was pretty disappointing. We had the fried pickles,…read morethe Cuban sandwich and the orchard chicken wrap. Our server didn't seem too happy that we showed up today, the food took about 30 minutes to get to us and the fried pickles and the Cuban weren't very yummy, we didn't finish either. Disappointing. However the French fries WERE very yummy! And the wrap was unique and pretty good. It's a large space and it was easy to find a seat. The artwork is beautiful. Luckily we found street parking so that was easy too. It's a cash only restaurant (or local personal checks) and while it wasn't a problem, we had cash, we probably wouldn't have come here had we known that beforehand. Credit card sales shouldn't be the consumers issue.

Need to refuel after a long hike in beautiful Lyons? This is definitely the place to go! Such a…read morecool atmosphere and excellent service. I believe our waitress name was May and she was an absolute delight! Oh yeah and the food.. SOOO GOOD! We got an array of what they had on the menu and every plate was delicious! Definitely would recommend coming here!

Wow. What a great and unexpected find on a recent motorcycle ride in the Rockies. As a Texan, it's…read morealways risky going to BBQ places but this one had a quiet confidence about it that I liked. And it was worth the risk. Amazing 3 meat sandwich that I wish I could get at home. I would make this a destination stop if I lived in the area.

My son and his wife brought us to this place during our visit to Colorado. Right from the start the…read moreservice was amazing and friendly. Team work was apparent as Austin greeted us and got us started with drinks (helping out Eric). Had to try Dale's Ale. Delicious. We then shared a bunch of appetizers. We did the Nachos with steak (cheese sauce was amazeballs and the steak was excellent), roasted beets (fantastic), fried pickles (delicious), and then Austin brought us by a plate of Hush Puppies (best Hush Puppies we have ever had). We also ordered a cup of their Gumbo to try. Incredibly tasty!! For main courses, my wife and I had the Prime Rib Dip (Delicious), my son had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich (fried-he loved it), my daughter-in-law had a burger that she loved. Loved the set up of the place. Very open and airy. Just an outstanding lunch & experience. Thank you Eric & Austin.

We were invited to Oskar Blues Grill & Brew 8/21/25 by the bride & groom for a pre-wedding meet up…read moreof out-of-town guests. They picked a great spot. We sat on the front porch. There is also an inside bar & dining area And another larger room in the back. The bartender Brett H. was friendly and helpful as we navigated their great beer selection of 7 Oskar Blues Beers & 6 Dale's Pale Ales (their first beer). Apps & lunches were had by all. We had Chicharonnes ($9) w/ hot sauce for dipping & Chicken Caesar salad ($16). I enjoyed their OB Mama's Little Pils ($7.25/pint). I had their very good Dale's Ale previously. We stopped in again on Sat 8/2325 after our all day visit to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Exploring is thirsty work. Very relaxing atmosphere for our afternoon visit. Hours: 11am-2am, much different than the other Colorado places we visited that all closed at 9pm. Highly recommended after our first visit. Thanks again to Brett H. & the rest of Oskar's staff. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Caleb is an amazing employee, every single time we come in he greets us, has an amazing attitude,…read moreasks us how our meal was and even helps take our trays. Spectacular service and he deserves a raise. The food here is amazing as well. We come once a week, this is the only restaurant we go to. They are grass fed, seed oil free, refined sugar free and they make their own house cheese which are delicious. I will continue to come back, this is an amazing restaurant run by owners who actually care about our health.

I don't know where the hype comes from for this place. Is Boulder really that desolate??? We…read morestopped in here after a long day of hiking because it was named "One of Boulder's Best Burger Places". I strongly disagree! The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and customer service is friendly. However, the menu is al-a-cartè, and expensive, including sauce! Have you ever seen a fast food, or any restaurant for that matter, charge for sauce??? Oh well, we're here, so we tried it anyway. The burgers were loaded with salt, almost inedible, yet the fries had none. Although the fries make up for the lack of salt by being over-soaked in grease. I get it, it's fast food, I didn't expect a gourmet burger; although for the $45 we spent on 2 burgers, a fry, and a shake, it should be! I recommend McDonald's, Burger King, or Wendy's, if fast food burger is what you want. They taste better, and are a heck of a lot cheaper than Wld Pastures.

Cons: expensive and small portions…read more Pros: Food was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared - I would definitely go again

Delicious tacos with perfectly seasoned meats, fresh toppings, and warm, soft tortillas. The…read morevariety of salsas added bold, vibrant flavor to every bite, and the margaritas were refreshing and well balanced. The space is filled with colorful décor and lots of plants, creating a fun, inviting atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a place we'll be back to.

My friends had been here before while delivering their kid to CU Boulder and wanted to stop here to…read moreshare the goodness with me. Boy, what a great find! Plus #1, the empanadas are baked! Plus #2, they have salads that you can get with their special empanada chicken filling in case you're card adverse! Parking is not a problem. There's inside and outside seating. This place was packed but the crowd moves it along pretty quickly. They have TV's for sports...get here early for a seat, this might move people every couple of hours. Definitely coming back for a try of other menu items.

Rincón Argentino was such a cool spot and I'm really glad we decided to stop by while visiting…read moreColorado. It has a fun, laid-back vibe that makes the whole experience feel unique. The empanadas were a highlight. The dough had the perfect outer consistency, and there were so many great filling options to choose from. I tried the chicken empanada and a choclo empanada, and both were absolutely delicious. Their chimchurri sauce was also amazing, really fresh and full of flavor. We also had their sandwiches, which were super filling and just as delicious. Everything tasted high quality and well made. The space itself adds to the experience. They even have games you can play while waiting for your food, which makes it a really fun place to hang out. Definitely a spot I would recommend checking out.