Radda Trattoria

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Matt Jansen, owner of Mateo, opened Radda in the midst of north Boulder's low-rise sprawl, and it’s a welcome addition. This is an Italian restaurant, a small-plates restaurant, a comfortable and casual restaurant where the food serves as hearty sustenance, stimulus for conversation and an excuse to gather together with friends. Everything here, from the rustic pizzas to the salumi plates and meticulously balanced entrees, is excellent, and represents the best that a modern Italian American restaurant can offer.

Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

Price: $, $$, $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, check, ATM/Debit

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Valentine's Day Dinner

Tue., February 14

A prix-fixe menu for Valentine's Day.

2008 | Best French Breakfast in an Italian Restaurant

Everyone knows the classic French breakfast is half a pack of Gauloises chased with two café au laits and the dregs of last night's wine. The second-best French breakfast? That would have to be a brioche, a little butter, a little bacon...and the... More >
2008 | Best Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

Everyone should be so lucky as to have a restaurant like Radda in their neighborhood. It's a great restaurant, but it's also a comfortable restaurant, an unassuming restaurant, a restaurant where families come to eat penne al cinghiale and rogue... More >

Westword Reviews and News

Radda Trattoria marks five years in business with a pig roast

By Amber Taufen | Thu, February 9, 2012

Radda Trattoria, 1265 Alpine Avenue in Boulder, will celebrate its five-year anniversary with a pig roast tonight. Admission is $25 and up; for more information, call 303-442-6100 or go to www. More >
Boulder Bites

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, February 07, 2008

While driving back from Boulder after visiting Radda Trattoria (see review), I got to thinking about the restaurant scene and how it relates to anthropology. Specifically, to "carrying capacity," the term that anthropologists use to describe the s... More >
Radda Trattoria

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, February 07, 2008

It was long after midnight, and I was hours late for home, but it had been a great party — the tenth or thirtieth or fiftieth in a row; I'd lost count. We'd closed the restaurant, seen the last lingering tables out the door, then occupied the plac... More >

User Reviews

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kelly cookson

| Tue, November 09, 2010

A high-end feel and yet you could walk in dressed in jeans and a t-shirt and still be served. The food is fabulous and presentation is lovely! Good drinks too - fun happy hour spot!

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Michael JM

| Thu, September 02, 2010

Great value and nice space. Eat at the bar and get the best service in town.

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vbarcus

| Fri, August 14, 2009

radda, owned by the proprietor of matteo's, not only has some of the best contemporary italian cuisine in boulder, but it's AFFORDABLE. you wouldn't know it by the beautiful space and ambiance, or the top quality dishes, but check out the menu prices and prepare to be blown away. add to this a great wine list and delicious coffee, and you'll be sold. perfect especially for us NoBo locals :-)

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GillianM1

| Mon, September 01, 2008

They make a fab risotto at this place, and their sea bass is delicious. The menu is just right for a quick bite - and again, lots of tasty Italian antipasti. Always a lively crowd - I prefer to sit at the bar - the bartenders memorize your name and are very personable. I like that!

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Dinner Menu

Antipasti

Per Selection $5.00
Tasting $20.00

Salumi
speck [alto adige, italy], salami toscana [new york, new york], prosciutto [iowa, usa], bresaola [lombardia, italy], mortadella [california, usa]

$4.00

Olive Della Casa

$5.00

Bruschetta Al Giardino

$6.00

Piccolo Fritto
crisp rock shrimp, shaved fennel, zucchini, onion, citrus, aioli

$9.00

Cozze
maine mussels, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, shallot, white wine

Per Selection $4.00
Tasting $12.00

Formaggio
taleggio [lombardia, italy], gorgonzola dolce [lombardia, italy], pecorino [tuscany, italy], parmigiano [emiliaromagna, italy]

Insalate

$6.00

Mista
garden lettuces, shaved radish, aged sherry vinaigrette

$7.00

Radda
belgian endive, toasted hazelnuts, grana padana, truffled citronette

$7.00

Radicchio
grilled radicchio, pancetta, agra dolce

$7.00

Romaine
parmigiano-reggiano, bread crumbs, anchoiade vinaigrette

$8.00

Caprese
house made mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh marjoram

Pasta Gnocchi & Risotto

$10.00

Aglio E Olio
spaghettini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili, add san marzano tomatoes [2 supplement]

$13.00

Risotto Con Funghi
hazel dell mushrooms, mascarpone, parmigiano

$15.00

Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
lamb, pork and beef ragu

$14.00

Chitarra Al’ Amatriciana
pancetta, san marzano tomatoes, red onion, red chili

$13.00

Orecchiette Con Salsicce
house made fennel sausage, rapini, garlic, red chili

$14.00

Tagliatelle Con Cinghiale
wild boar ragu, spinach, cipollini onions

$14.00

Spaghettini Carbonara
pancetta, cream, parmigiano, farm fresh egg yolk, fresh chives, gluten free [2 supplement]

Dalla Cucina

$16.00

Polpetti D’miale
house made pork meatballs, soft polenta, san marzano tomatoes, parmigiano

$17.00

Pollo Al’mattone
pressed natural chicken, panzanella

$15.00

Polenta
crisp polenta, puttanesca, grana padana

Pesce
market fish

Alla Griglia

$17.00

Tagliata Di Manzo
sliced colorado beef sirloin, arugula, potatoes, pecorino

$29.00

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
colorado angus porterhouse, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt

$17.00

Lonza Di Maiale Tritate
colorado pork loin chop, green olives, white wine, fresh rosemary

Pizza

$11.00

Margherita
san marzano tomatoes, house made mozzarella, fresh basil

$12.00

Salsicce
house made sausage, red onion, chilis, panna, grana padana, arugula

$14.00

Prosciutto Crudo
la quercia prosciutto, farm fresh egg

$12.00

Bianca
house made herbed ricotta, bresaola, arugula, truffle oil, grana padana

$12.00

Napolitana
san marzano tomato, white anchovy, olives, capers, house made mozzarella, chilis chilis

$12.00

Affumicata
grilled pizza, smoked mozzarella, marinated portabello mushrooms, spinach, fresh herbs

Contadina
seasonal ingredients from the farmers gluten free [4 supplement]

Contorni

$6.00

Verdi
wilted swiss chard

$6.00

Rapini
grilled rapini, garlic, chilis

$7.00

Cavoletti Di Bruxelles
pan seared brussels sprouts, pancetta, sherry vinegar, lemon

$5.00

Patate
roasted fingerling potatoes, rosemary

$5.00

Patatine Fritte
house cut french fries

$6.00

Cavolﬁore
wood roasted cauliflower, preserved lemon, toasted almonds

$6.00

Zucco
tuscan wood roasted colorado squash, fresh sage

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1265 Alpine Ave.
Boulder, CO 80304

303-442-6100 | Website

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