This guide covers 2 cocktail bar options in Boise. Guests rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average. Most of them are spread across Boise State University District, Downtown, so those are the areas to start with.

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Rustica – A Taste of Italian, Spanish, and French Cuisines

4.2 179 reviews

Rustica is a restaurant that offers Italian, Spanish, and French cuisines, with a focus on rustic flavors and classic techniques. The restaurant's menu features handmade pasta, tapas, and wood-fired pizza, all crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local partners. Located in downtown Boise, Rustica provides a casual European dining experience that emphasizes authenticity and simplicity. Rustica's culinary team is inspired by their European travels and brings a curated menu to the Boise community. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including house-made pasta and Spanish tapas, as well as French-inspired entrées. Each dish is carefully crafted to celebrate the simplicity and quality of the ingredients, and the restaurant prides itself on its commitment to hospitality, both in the kitchen and on the floor. Rustica's team is the soul of the restaurant, and the business prioritizes providing a supportive and professional environment for its staff. The restaurant offers competitive benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, and dine-out perks to its employees, and leadership bonuses for team leads. By prioritizing its staff, Rustica strives to be one of the best European restaurants in Boise, not just for its guests, but for its team as well.

Opening hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday4–9 PM
  • Wednesday4–9 PM
  • Thursday4–9 PM
  • Friday4–9 PM
  • Saturday4–9 PM
  • SundayClosed

Papa Joe’s Restaurant

4.2 1,108 reviews

Papa Joe's is a restaurant that specializes in authentic Italian cuisine. Established in 1985, the restaurant is located in the historic West Rest Furniture Building, also known as "The Totem," in Boise, Idaho. Papa Joe's is committed to serving traditional Italian dishes made with the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. Papa Joe's menu features a variety of Italian classics, including homemade pasta, pizzas, and other traditional dishes. The restaurant's commitment to authenticity and passion for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish served. From the building's original use as a furniture manufacturing facility to its current role as a community gathering place, Papa Joe's proudly continues the tradition of serving authentic Italian cuisine. Papa Joe's has a rich history in Boise, and its commitment to serving authentic Italian cuisine has earned it a loyal following. The restaurant's dedication to using fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes ensures that every visit to Papa Joe's is both memorable and rooted in Boise's past.

Opening hours
  • Monday11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday11 AM–9 PM