Boise City Restaurants

In the restaurant business for 35 years, the Mallane family has cooked up Italian food for generations of Idahoans. The original Ketchum location became a tradition, and the Boise restaurant is taking over that reputation. The... more

Serving specialty pizzas, this funky little joint has become a Boise tradition. The list of pizza choices seems endless, from traditional pies like the Contest Combo with pepperoni, sausage, olives and mushrooms, to the nontrad... more

A slice of Japan has landed in downtown Boise. Cowboys now sidle up to the sushi bar for a California roll and wide array of sushi delicacies. This authentic Japanese restaurant, decorated with delicate Asian touches, serves ta... more

Shiny, dark brown wood dominates the interior of this restaurant, and a long, attractive bar gives it an old-fashioned feel. An equally impressive menu offers everything from steaks to salads. Diners can select dishes such as P... more

Serving an American-international menu since 1981, this downtown eatery attracts businesspeople on the power lunch prowl, as well as couples looking for a romantic night on the town. An inviting patio, perfect for warm summer n... more

This restaurant is locally famous for its prime rib. Diners will also want to try the delicious hand-carved steak, seafood, fresh fish and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Choose from 30 imported beers, or make a selection from the w... more

Serving Boise diners since the 1970s, this simple Thai restaurant is located in a strip mall. Even though the decorations are plain, it boasts one thing that no other Boise restaurant can: the only Thai cuisine in town. Meals b... more

Puffy clouds adorn the ceiling, while columns and arches add to the otherworldly feeling. This Middle Eastern restaurant knows how to please its customers. Portions are generous and delicious, and the waiters are attentive whet... more

The ethnic touches of this downtown restaurant add to the authenticity of owner/chef Ibrahim Ebed's Egyptian cuisine, but it is the belly dancers that capture most of the attention. Richly clad in native costumes, the dancers e... more

One of the city's favorite downtown cafes, this eatery has pleased palates for years. Slow-roasted meats, hand-kneaded bread baked in brick-lined ovens and old-fashioned milkshakes are among the popular choices. Don't let the t... more