When my friend and I visited Sforno Trattoria Romana in Boulder, CO, we went in with certain expectations, driven by the restaurant's traditional look. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite measure up.
The food was middle of the road - not terrible, but not impressive either. We particularly noticed the pizza dough, which was tough to chew through. On the positive side, the environment was nice and gave off an authentic Italian vibe.
However, the service left a lot to be desired. There were times when we noticed the staff hanging out in the back instead of being attentive to their tables. Our food sat by the window for a good seven minutes before being brought to us, which was a bit frustrating. The lag in service didn't stop there, as it took another 10-15 minutes to receive our check.
In conclusion, while Sforno Trattoria Romana has a nice environment, the overall experience didn't live up to our expectations. Based on our experience, I personally wouldn't be eager to go back.
Ajay MURALIDHARAN
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May 03, 2023
I went there with my friends. The staff were excellent. Extremely friendly and helpful. The drinks and the appetizers were great. We had the calamari and the burrata. The calamari was cooked to perfection. I ordered the creamy seafood pasta and felt it to be a little bland. My friend like the risotto. It is a good place to come for a date or an occasion and right in pearl street.
Kyle
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July 21, 2023
To start the atmosphere is absolutely amazing! I’ve traveled to Italy and it truly feels like you're eating in a restaurant in Rome. The issue we had with this restaurant was the food and service. The food wasn’t very good, some of it was cold while other parts were hot. It didn’t feel like there was anything different from this food vs something like Olive Garden. The service was very spotty, when we sat down to eat there was a dirty fork on the table along with missing silverware. On top of that it was very hard getting the waiters attention. Overall 4/10
Katherine D
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May 24, 2023
Food came out within five minutes, everything at different temps (some things were boiling hot, others lukewarm, one verging on cold.) Tried a few things across the menu; the bolognese smelled and tasted like wet dog. Great service & drinks, otherwise. Pricey, but felt cheap… I’ll try em again somewhere down the road just to see if it was an off day.
Yvonne Lee
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November 11, 2022
According to our server, Sforno has been on Pearl Street for over 30 years, and under the current ownership for about 8 years. Can't believe this was the first time anyone from my family has dined here! The restaurant was already packed for our 4:45pm reservation time, which is always a good sign. Did not disappoint: all of the dishes were amazing! The linguine vongole was delicious, tons of flavor without being overly salty. My family loved the lasagna, it looks deceptively small, but the hidden meat in the sauce made it a very filling dish. They have happy hour specials all week until 6pm for both food and drink options, so we shared a delicious pizza and I enjoyed a refreshing cocktail. Can’t go wrong with a tiramisu to cap off a meal. Tables are fitted a little bit close together, which reminds me of NYC dining, but the decor was very cute and charming with a wonderful ambiance. So glad we finally made it to this wonderful spot!
When my friend and I visited Sforno Trattoria Romana in Boulder, CO, we went in with certain expectations, driven by the restaurant's traditional look. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite measure up. The food was middle of the road - not terrible, but not impressive either. We particularly noticed the pizza dough, which was tough to chew through. On the positive side, the environment was nice and gave off an authentic Italian vibe. However, the service left a lot to be desired. There were times when we noticed the staff hanging out in the back instead of being attentive to their tables. Our food sat by the window for a good seven minutes before being brought to us, which was a bit frustrating. The lag in service didn't stop there, as it took another 10-15 minutes to receive our check. In conclusion, while Sforno Trattoria Romana has a nice environment, the overall experience didn't live up to our expectations. Based on our experience, I personally wouldn't be eager to go back.
I went there with my friends. The staff were excellent. Extremely friendly and helpful. The drinks and the appetizers were great. We had the calamari and the burrata. The calamari was cooked to perfection. I ordered the creamy seafood pasta and felt it to be a little bland. My friend like the risotto. It is a good place to come for a date or an occasion and right in pearl street.
To start the atmosphere is absolutely amazing! I’ve traveled to Italy and it truly feels like you're eating in a restaurant in Rome. The issue we had with this restaurant was the food and service. The food wasn’t very good, some of it was cold while other parts were hot. It didn’t feel like there was anything different from this food vs something like Olive Garden. The service was very spotty, when we sat down to eat there was a dirty fork on the table along with missing silverware. On top of that it was very hard getting the waiters attention. Overall 4/10
Food came out within five minutes, everything at different temps (some things were boiling hot, others lukewarm, one verging on cold.) Tried a few things across the menu; the bolognese smelled and tasted like wet dog. Great service & drinks, otherwise. Pricey, but felt cheap… I’ll try em again somewhere down the road just to see if it was an off day.
According to our server, Sforno has been on Pearl Street for over 30 years, and under the current ownership for about 8 years. Can't believe this was the first time anyone from my family has dined here! The restaurant was already packed for our 4:45pm reservation time, which is always a good sign. Did not disappoint: all of the dishes were amazing! The linguine vongole was delicious, tons of flavor without being overly salty. My family loved the lasagna, it looks deceptively small, but the hidden meat in the sauce made it a very filling dish. They have happy hour specials all week until 6pm for both food and drink options, so we shared a delicious pizza and I enjoyed a refreshing cocktail. Can’t go wrong with a tiramisu to cap off a meal. Tables are fitted a little bit close together, which reminds me of NYC dining, but the decor was very cute and charming with a wonderful ambiance. So glad we finally made it to this wonderful spot!