Boulder's Best Italian Dining Spots: The Godfathers of Pasta and Pizza

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Zucca Italian Ristorante

Cuisine: European, Italian

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Zucca Italian Ristorante makes its home in the quaint, Mayberry-like downtown area of Louisville, Colo., just 15 minutes from Boulder. Their light and fresh lunch menu featured Italian favorites such as calamari, bruschetta, and an assortment of panini breads, while their dinner menu brings on the pasta! Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lasagna, and Fettuccine with a Vodka sauce are just a few of the decadent dinner delights ready for indulgence. Zucca also offers a killer Happy Hour everyday from 4pm-6pm where you can sip on one of their fine wines and nibble on one of their delicious pizzas. Bottles of wine are also 25% off during this time.

Address:

808 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027

Phone:

(303) 666-6499

EXPERT TIPS BY: Hope Gately
Boulder Local Expert

Italian: "Be sure to check out Zucca's awesome Happy Hour everyday from 4pm-6pm."

Best for Italian Because: Locally owned Zucca provides the light and fresh Italian cousin options, as well as the thick-sauced and decadent items in an elegant atmosphere.

Dinner Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic ($9.00)
  
  Suppli' Al Telefono
  
  crispy sausage & mozzarella risotto balls ($7.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  pancetta, pecorino, lemon, hazelnut ($6.00)
  
  Ricotta Gnocchi
  
  pickled apple, sage, butternut squash & mushroom, walnut tapenade ($7.00)
  
  Gamberetti Skewer
  
  grilled shrimp, farro salad, romesco, almond, mint ($9.00)
  
  Castelvetrano Olives
  
  orange peel, sage ($5.00)
  
  Mussels Amatriciana
  
  pancetta, pomodoro, chili oil, fresh herbs ($9.00)
  
  Burrata & Pickled Apple
  
  radicchio, aged balsamic, horseradish, ciabatta ($9.00)
- Formaggio
  
  Taleggio | Lombardy, Italy
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sottocenere Al Tartufo | Veneto, Italy
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Verde Capra, Lombardy | Italy
  
  ($6.00)
- Salumi
  
  Prosciutto Di San Daniele | Friuli, Italy
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Finocchiona Di Biellese | New Jersey
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Speck | Alto Adige, Italy
  
  ($6.00)
- Insalata E Zuppa
  Soup of the Day
  $4.00
  
  $6.00
  Mista
  tuscan lettuces, grape tomato, pickled radish, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $5.00
  
  $9.00
  Caesar
  romaine wedge, white anchovy, parmesan crostini
  
  $5.00
  
  $9.00
  Arugula & Radicchio
  apple, gorgonzola, hazelnut, golden balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $7.00
  
  $12.00
  Walnut Crusted Trout
  
  spinach, shaved brussels sprouts, house ricotta, horseradish, grilled pear, roasted beets, shallot vinaigrette ($13.00)
- Pizza
  
  Margherita Napolitana
  
  fresh mozzarella, pomodoro, basil ($11.00)
  
  Funghi
  
  smoked mozzarella, roasted mushroom, corn, arugula, chili oil ($11.00)
  
  Zucca
  
  roasted garlic cream, grilled radicchio, butternut squash, mushroom, truffle oil ($12.00)
  
  Diavola
  
  spicy salami, pomodoro, mozzarella, calabrian chili ($12.00)
- Pasta
  
  Spaghetti
  
  marinara, house meatball or local sausage ($13.00)
  
  Ravioli
  
  winter squash, brown butter, fried sage, hazelnut, arugula ($13.00)
  
  Carbonara
  
  bucatini pasta, pancetta, three leaf farm egg, red onion, parmesan ($14.00)
  
  Bolognese
  
  tagliatelle pasta, rustic meat sauce ($15.00)
  
  Market
  
  chef's daily selection
  
  Pappardelle
  
  lamb ragu, pecorino, chili oil, mint ($17.00)
  
  Seafood Rigatoni
  
  mussels, shrimp, calamari, fish, pomodoro, shrimp fumet ($19.00)
  
  Fettuccine Vodka Rustica
  
  local italian sausage, pancetta, vodka tomato cream ($16.00)
  
  Lasagne
  
  spinach & mushroom herb ricotta, zucchini, tomato, asiago cream, seared greens ($15.00)
- Entree
  Lamb Shoulder
  
  farro, radicchio, salsa verde, soffritto crumb ($21.00)
  
  Rainbow Trout
  
  truffle mashed potato, corn cream, roasted mushroom, shaved brussels sprouts, horseradish ($18.00)
  
  1/2 Roast Chicken
  
  tomato & 'nduja sausage risotto, arugula, prosciutto cracklings, pan jus ($17.00)
  
  NY Strip Steak
  
  mashed potato, charred tomato, mushroom, smoked mayo ($21.00)
  
  Market Fish
  
  chef's daily selection
  
  Pork Cheek
  
  spaetzle, red cabbage kraut, apricot mostarda, broth ($19.00)
  
  Seared Polenta Parmesan
  fried parmesan crusted zucchini, seared greens, fontina fonduta, spicy tomato picante, balsamic reduction
  
  $15.00
  
  Add Confit Chicken: $17.00
- Contorni
  
  Contorni
  
  parmesan crusted zucchini | truffle mashed potato | crispy spaetzle | white bean, sausage & kale ragu ($6.00)
Lunch Menu
- Antipasti
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  Pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic ($9.00)
  
  Suppli' Al Telefono
  
  Crispy sausage & mozzarella risotto balls ($7.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  Pancetta, pecorino, lemon, hazelnut ($6.00)
  
  Ricotta Gnocchi
  
  Pickled apple, sage, butternut squash & mushroom, walnut tapenade ($7.00)
  
  Gamberetti Skewer
  
  Grilled shrimp, farro salad, romesco, almond, mint ($9.00)
  
  Castlevetrano Olives
  
  Orange peel, sage ($5.00)
  
  Mussels Amatriciana
  
  Pancetta, pomodoro, chili oil, fresh herbs ($9.00)
  
  Burrata & Pickled Apple
  
  Radicchio, aged balsamic, horseradish, ciabatta ($9.00)
  
  Antipasti
  
  Chef's selection of cured meats, cheeses & accoutrements, grissini ($12.00)
- Insalata E Zuppa
  Soup of the Day
  $4.00
  
  $6.00
  Mista
  Tuscan lettuces, grape tomato, pickled radish, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $5.00
  
  $9.00
  Caesar
  Romaine wedge, white anchovy, parmesan crostini
  
  $5.00
  
  $9.00
  Arugula & Radicchio
  Apple, gorgonzola, hazelnut, golden balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $7.00
  
  $12.00
  Walnut Crusted Trout
  
  Spinach, shaved brussels sprouts, house ricotta, horseradish, grilled pear, roasted beets, shallot vinaigrette ($13.00)
- Pizza
  
  Zucca
  
  Roasted garlic cream, grilled radicchio, butternut squash, mushroom, truffle oil ($12.00)
  
  Diavola
  
  Spicy salami, pomodoro, mozzarella, calabrian chili ($12.00)
  
  Pepperoni
  
  House cheese blend, pomodoro, pepperoni ($11.00)
  
  Margherita Napolitana
  
  Fresh mozzarella, pomodoro, basil ($11.00)
  
  Funghi
  
  Smoked mozzarella, roasted mushroom, corn, arugula, chili oil ($11.00)
- Sandwich
  
  Grilled Pear Panini
  
  Spicy salami, fontina, arugula, walnut tapenade, ciabatta ($10.00)
  
  Roasted Mushroom Panini
  
  Caramelized onions, corn, arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, house ricotta, chili oil, ciabatta ($9.00)
  
  Tuscan Meatball
  
  Pomodoro, mozzarella, focaccia ($10.00)
  
  Italiano
  
  Spicy salami, speck, giardiniera, lettuce, tomato, onion, aioli, focaccia ($11.00)
  
  Turkey Club Panini
  
  Roasted turkey breast, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, pesto, ciabatta ($11.00)
- Pasta
  
  Spaghetti Marinara
  
  Marinara, house meatballs or local italian sausage ($10.00)
  
  Carbonara
  
  Bucatini pasta, pancetta, red onion, three leaf farm egg, parmesan ($10.00)
  
  Bolognese
  
  Tagliatelle pasta, rustic meat sauce ($12.00)
  
  Lasagne
  
  Fresh pasta, house cheese blend, spinach & mushroom ricotta, zucchini, tomato, asiago cream, seared greens ($12.00)
  
  Fettuccine Vodka Rustica
  
  Local italian sausage, pancetta, vodka tomato cream ($12.00)
  
  Paparadelle
  
  Lamb ragu, pecorino, chili oil, mint ($13.00)
- Entrée
  Frittata
  
  Chef's daily selection. With fontina fonduta, arugula salad & roasted shallot vinaigrette
  
  Roast Chicken
  
  Tomato & 'nduja sausage risotto, arugula, prosciutto cracklings, pan jus ($12.00)
  
  Polenta Zucchini Parmesan
  Layered polenta, fried parmesan crusted zucchini, fontina fonduta, spicy tomato picante, seared greens
  
  $11.00
  
  Add Confit Chicken: $13.00
  Trout
  
  Truffle mashed potato, corn cream, roasted mushroom, shaved brussels sprouts, horseradish ($15.00)
Happy Hour
- Small Plates
  
  Castlevetrano Olives
  
  orange peel, sage ($3.00)
  
  Slider
  
  meatball, mozzarella, marinara ($3.00)
  
  Truffle Fries
  
  parmesan, truffle oil, garlic aioli ($4.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  romaine, white anchovy, parmesan crostini ($4.00)
  
  Suppli
  
  crispy sausage and mozzarella stuffed risotto balls ($5.00)
  
  Gnocchi
  
  roasted squash & mushroom, pickled apple, sage, walnut tapenade ($5.00)
  
  Antipasti
  
  chef's selection of cured meats & cheeses ($6.00)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  peperoncini, grape tomatoes, white balsamic sauce ($6.00)
- House Wine Selections
  
  White, Red, Prosecco
  
  ($4.00)
- Wines by the Glass
  
  Alois Lageder Chardonnay
  
  ($4.00)
  
  San Lorenzo Gavi
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Borgo Conventi Pinot Grigio
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Pieropan Soave
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Salviano Orvieto
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Antico Sigillo Primitivo
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Fosso Corno Montepulciano
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Piazzano Chianti
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Lagone 'Aia Vecchia' Super Tuscan
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Mauro Molino Barbera D' Alba
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Vistarino Costa Del Nero Pinot Nero
  
  25% off any list bottle of wine ($10.00)
- Happy Hour Beer
  
  Moretti, Moretti Larossa, Avery Ipa
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Oskar Blues Little Yella Pils
  
  ($3.00)
- Happy Hour Well Cocktails
  
  Wilderness Vodka
  
  brokers gin, don Q rum, jim beam bourbon, exotico tequila ($5.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Basilico
  
  vodka, limoncello, lemon, basil ($6.00)
  
  Barrel Aged Negroni Nero
  
  gin, campari, LBV porto ($6.00)
  
  Chai Manhattan
  
  bourbon, chai liqueur, nutmeg ($6.00)
  
  Martini
  
  vodka or gin, dry vermouth ($6.00)
  
  Vieux Carre
  
  brandy, rye, benedictine, cynar, bitters ($8.00)
- Non-Alcoholic Specialty Drinks
  
  Italian Sodas
  
  lemon, mandarin, strawberry, vanilla, caramel ($2.00)
  
  Blackberry-Pear Shrub Collins
  
  blackberry & pear vinegar syrup, house sour, club ($3.00)
  
  Virgin Bellini
  
  orange, peach, simple syrup, club ($3.00)
Wine List
- Bianchi
  
  Anselmi Pinot Grigio
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Alois Lageder Chardonnay
  
  ($9.00)
  
  San Lorenzo Gavi
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Pieropan Soave
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Prosecco di Tiamo
  
  ($9.00)
- Rosé
  
  Bertani Bertarose
  
  ($9.00)
- Rosso
  
  Fosso Corno Montepulciano
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Piazzano Chianti
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Lagone 'Aia Vecchia' Super Tuscan
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Mauro Molino Barbera d'Alba
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Giribaldi Pinot Nero
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Icardi Barbera d'Asti
  
  ($11.00)
- Whites Of The North
  
  Anselmi Pinot Grigio DOC 2012 (Friuli)
  
  Crisp, light, and elegant, with delicate fruit flavors ($32.00)
  
  Venica and Venica Pinot Grigio Collio DOC 2012 (Friuli)
  
  Rich with apricot, pear, and quince; good balance with long fruity finish ($45.00)
  
  Cesari Cento Filari Lugana DOC 2012 (Veneto)
  
  Full bodied and fruity with notes of walnut and yellow fruit ($48.00)
  
  Alois Lageder Chardonnay DOC 2012 (Alto Adige)
  
  Sub-tropical fruit, medium body and lively acidity ($36.00)
  
  Tramin Sauvignon Blanc DOC 2012 (Alto Adige)
  
  Grapefruit and gooseberry with hints of green apple ($42.00)
  
  Vietti Roero Arneis DOC 2012 (Piemonte)
  
  Fresh floral citrus and melon, with hints of almonds; dry, medium body ($52.00)
  
  Tenuta San Lorenzo Gavi DOCG 2012 (Piemonte)
  
  (100% Cortese) Aromas of white peach; herbal and flinty ($42.00)
  
  Pieropan Soave Classico DOC 2012 (Veneto)
  
  (Garganega, Trebbiano) Almond blossom, fruity with zingy acidity ($40.00)
- Whites Of Central Italy
  
  Casalfarneto Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 2011 (Marche)
  
  Pineapple, mango, full body, fruit and creamy texture ($36.00)
  
  Salviano Orvieto Classico DOC 2011 (Umbria)
  
  (Trebbiano, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) Aromas of ripe fruit, dry and crisp ($36.00)
  
  Mormoraia Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOC 2012 (Tuscany)
  
  Intense and fruity, vivacious with a touch of hawthorn and apple; balanced with pleasant acidity ($40.00)
  
  Tenuta del Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay IGT 2010 (Tuscany)
  
  Velvety, complex and balanced; notes of spice, vanilla, and butter ($74.00)
- Whites Of The South And Islands
  
  Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2009 (Campania)
  
  Fresh chamomile, peach, and candied orange, smooth minerality ($48.00)
  
  Sella and Mosca La Cala Vermentino DOC 2011 (Sardinia)
  
  Intense notes of citrus with crisp, dry vitality and freshness ($36.00)
- Reds Of The North
  
  Mauro Molino Barbera d'Alba DOC 2012 (Piemonte)
  
  Flavors of cherry and berry with hint of licorice, cedar, and vanilla ($36.00)
  
  La Spinetta Ca'di Pian Barbera d'Asti DOC 2009 (Piemonte)
  
  Scents of cherry and violet followed by plum; fresh and fruity ($55.00)
  
  Icardi Barbera d'Asti 'Tabarin' DOC 2011 (Piemonte)
  
  Hints of Morello cherry, intensely fruity; firm and elegant tannins ($44.00)
  
  Chionetti Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi DOC 2008 (Piemonte)
  
  Fruity reminiscence of raspberry, cherry and violet; spicy notes of pepper ($46.00)
  
  Sottimano 'Pajore' Barbaresco DOCG 2010 (Piemonte)
  
  Aromas of blue flowers, spice, cherry fruit and minerality, fine and elegant tannins ($96.00)
  
  Proprieta Sperino Lessona Nebbiolo DOC 2008 (Piemonte)
  
  Elegant and clean, well balanced with notes of cherry, black olive, spice Firm textural tannins and mineral acidity ($104.00)
  
  Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo di Langhe DOC 2010 (Piemonte)
  
  Light and lively, aromas of violets, white truffles, and anise ($48.00)
  
  Mauro Molino Barolo DOCG 2009 (Piemonte)
  
  Intense, fine and fruity, dry rose, smoky notes ($73.00)
  
  Giribaldi Dame & Fuet Langhe Rosso DOC 2009 (Piemonte)
  
  (Pinot Nero) Dried red fruits and violet essences; long and structured finish ($40.00)
  
  Sant' Elena Merlot DOC 2001 (Venezia Giulia)
  
  Complex, crushed red fruit, touch of smoke; supple, cassis and fresh herbs ($40.00)
  
  Santi Solane Valpolicella Classico Ripasso DOC 2010 (Veneto)
  
  (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Aromas of cherry, spice, raisin, plum ($40.00)
  
  Luigi Righetti Capital de Roarti Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2010 (Veneto)
  
  (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Cherry, dark fruits ($70.00)
- Reds Of Central Italy
  
  Fosso Corno Aires Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2011 (Abruzzo)
  
  Vibrant with a fruity nose, fresh dark cherry and spice ($32.00)
  
  Piazzano Chianti DOCG 2012 (Tuscany)
  
  Plummy dark fruit, chocolate and spices with a full body ($36.00)
  
  Badia A Coltibuono Chianti Classico DOCG 2010 (Tuscany)
  
  Organic grapes, cherry and fresh berry aroma, good acidity, persistent finish ($56.00)
  
  Lagone "Aia Vecchia", Super Tuscan, IGT 2010 (Tuscany)
  
  (60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc) Red fruit, full body, smooth velvety tannins ($40.00)
  
  Tenuta Biserna 'Insoglio', Super Tuscan IGT 2011 (Tuscany)
  
  (Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) Subtle fruit with a bouquet of ripe berries ($52.00)
  
  Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto, Super Tuscan IGT, 2011 (Tuscany)
  
  (45% Cabernet, 45% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese) Soft, full, round ($98.00)
  
  Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2011 (Tuscany)
  
  Cherry and blackberry with medium body ($45.00)
  
  Carpazo Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2010 (Tuscany)
  
  Reminiscent of violets, raspberry, and pomegranate; warm, dry, and well-balanced ($45.00)
  
  Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2007 (Tuscany)
  
  Bouquet of violets, cherries, and wood; dry and fruity, velvety and elegant ($66.00)
  
  Castello Romitorio "Il Toro" IGT 2008 (Tuscany)
  
  (45% Cabernet, 45% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot) Vivid and intense, red ripe fruits and sweet spices; crushed rose petals ($73.00)
  
  Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino DOC 2007 (Tuscany)
  
  Classic red berries with delicate nuances of oak and licorice ($98.00)
- Reds Of The South And Islands
  
  Di Majo Norante 'Contado' Aglianico del Molise DOC 2008 (Molise)
  
  Hints of orange and ripe fruit; mellow, velvety and full bodied ($47.00)
  
  Antico Masseria del Sigillo Primitivo IGT 2011 (Puglia)
  
  Hints of liqueur, cherries and plum; velvety, warm and rich ($42.00)
  
  Leone De Castris Salice Salentino Riserva DOC 2009 (Puglia)
  
  (Negroamaro blend) Dark red plum and blackberry with hints of vanilla and licorice ($43.00)
  
  Agricola Punica Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2010 (Sardinia)
  
  (Carignano blend) Black fruit, full bodied with a velvety texture ($58.00)
- Vini Rosé
  
  Bertani Bertarose IGT 2011 (Veneto)
  
  (50% Molinara, 50% Merlot) White flowers, rose, and strawberries; dry and crisp ($36.00)
- Spumante
  
  Cinzano Asti DOCG (Piemonte)
  
  (Muscato bianco) Sweet, delicate, honey and peach notes ($34.00)
  
  Prosecco di Tiamo DOC NV (Veneto)
  
  Aromas of apple and pear, fresh and fruity with fine bubbles ($36.00)
  
  Torre Zecchi Valdobbiadene Rosé NV (Veneto)
  
  (Pinot Grigio, Merlot) Dry sparkling rosé with rich scents of fruits ($48.00)
  
  Ferrari Brut NV (Veneto)
  
  (Chardonnay) Elegant honey, apricot, white mineral and sun-ripe lemon ($55.00)
- Half Bottles
  
  Marchesi di Gresy 'Martinenga' Barbaresco DOCG 2005 (Piemonte) 375
  
  Wild wood berry, strawberries, and sour black cherry aromas ($66.00)

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