Aperitivo Order now
The Aperitivo patio at dusk, its windows and string lights glowing warm against a deep blue sky, with blue umbrellas and clear dome igloos on the paver terrace. The lit Aperitivo sign above the restaurant's glowing storefront windows at dusk, with the patio and blue umbrellas below.

Gunbarrel, Boulder, Colorado

Unique flavors from around the world

A global fusion bistro on Spine Road, open seven days.

View menu and order Reserve: 303 530 1516

The restaurant

From a coffee shop to a full service restaurant, bar and cafe

We love coffee and full service cafes such as what we, the owners of Aperitivo, experienced while traveling through Europe and Asia.

That is the room we set out to build on Spine Road. Breakfast items in the morning, a full dinner menu at night, and a bar running alongside both. Our mission is to elevate our customers' experience from a traditional coffee shop to a full service restaurant, bar, and cafe.

We want to excel your expectations with exceptional service, food, and drinks from our trained chefs and bartenders. See you soon.

On the pass

Latin, Asian, Western and European

Chef Miguel Vazquez brings culinary experience gained from traveling all over the world to a single global fusion menu.

A seared salmon fillet resting on pearl couscous with roasted broccoli, purple cauliflower and squash, on a wide white bowl.

Pan Seared Salmon 8oz

Israeli couscous, roasted vegetables and citrus gastrique.

27.00
  • A round of burrata under a balsamic drizzle and sun dried tomatoes, plated between two thick slices of toast.

    Burrata with Aceto Balsamico

    Aceto Balsamico de Modena, garlic oil, tomatoes, crispy garlic, baguette

    13.00
  • Five breaded ravioli standing in a cast iron dish of marinara, dusted with parmesan and parsley.

    Crispy Cheese Ravioli

    Breaded fried cheese ravioli, marinara, parmesan cheese, parsley

    10.00
  • A wooden board laid with prosciutto, sliced soft cheeses, a glass of cut strawberries and rounds of toasted baguette.

    From the small plates

    Cured meats, soft cheeses and toasted baguette, served through the afternoon

  • A bowl of charred broccoli tossed with quinoa and roasted purple cauliflower, on a table by a window.

    Plant based, properly

    A separate vegan dinner list runs alongside the main menu, not a substitution on it

The bar

Bitters, infusions and syrups made in house

Our trained bartenders, like our chefs, are classically trained.

Lead bartender Tyler graduated from Auguste Escoffier in Boulder, Colorado, and uses his skills to create bitters, alcohol infusions, syrups, and cocktails. New cocktail specials go up often.

Behind the bar are spirits and wines from all over the world, including exclusive mezcal only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, Chef Miguel's hometown, and local handcrafted beer.

Two clear geodesic dome igloos set on the Aperitivo patio in the evening, with blue umbrellas and the lit sign behind them.

Outside

Indoor and patio dining

The terrace runs the length of the building, with umbrellas and heaters through the shoulder seasons and clear dome igloos once it turns cold. Walk up, or call ahead and we will put you outside.

Call 303 530 1516

The team

Who is in the building

  • Miguel Vazquez

    Owner and Executive Chef

    Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Las Vegas. He worked for many years as a chef at the JW Marriott Hotel, Caesars Palace, the Cosmopolitan Hotel, and Top of The World at the Stratosphere. He brings that experience, and his travels, to a menu inspired by Latin, Asian, Western and European cuisines.

  • Joseph Zeigler

    Owner and General Manager

    A hospitality manager of more than ten years with vast experience in guest satisfaction and community. His focus is building a relationship between the restaurant and the neighborhood around it.

  • Tyler Goddard

    Bar Manager

    Graduate of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. He incorporates his knowledge from the culinary field to create high end cocktails, and the wine and beer selections that pair with the menu.

Visit

5530 Spine Road, Gunbarrel

Address
5530 Spine Road
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Hours
Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM
Reservations
303 530 1516
aperitivoboulder@gmail.com
Order now Gift cards