There are eggs, tempeh scrambles, pancakes, waffles and French toasts, so every person in your group will find something to his or her liking. Call ahead for whole pie orders and pick them up the next day. The atmosphere is elegant, service attentive and Mazzio's menu will challenge your taste buds with unexpected combinations of wonderful flavors. The potato gnocchi in chicken broth, with essence of black truffle and butter-braised leeks, is unbearably good. The filet mignon is among the best we've tried and the almond crusted sea bass made a somewhat ordinary fish an interesting dish.
Presentation is as impressive as the preparation of the food.
The menu is not the most adventurous in Boulder, but what they serve is done expertly. Artful, delicious desserts round off an array of fine fare. 1310 College Ave. Il Pastaio prepares fresh, authentic pastas and a variety of sauces. They also sell fresh sheets of lasagna pasta and potato gnocchi for take out.