Stella's Cucina

4.7

665 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

The restaurant was founded in 2023 by owner Stella Spanu, a Boulder local. Honoring her Italian heritage and embracing her passion for food and hospitality, Spanu’s philosophy is to have a dining experience that stimulates all senses by incorporating visual art, design, music, premier service, comfortable seating and fresh, authentic Italian cuisine. The space, an Art Deco inspiration, was conceptualized and built by architect Miguel Quismondo.

Stella's is showcasing a world-class menu, highlighting traditions from all over Italy, with house-made pastas with imported ingredients directly from Italy, and locally sourced ingredients from Colorado farms. The menu is accompanied by an extensive selection of Italian wines and specialty cocktails.

Friday and Saturday, after dinner service, the space will transform into a lounge with a dance floor with a state-of-the-art sound system, while guests are encouraged to enjoy beverages, the dance floor, and a wide variety of music.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(303) 943-1000
Website
https://www.stellascucina.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302-5116
Area
Boulder
Cross Street
11th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking

Experiences

NYE @ STELLA'S - Early Seating
US$150.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Start your New Year's Eve celebration at STELLA'S! Our early seating features a 4-course meal curated by Chef Piersimone D'Anna with optional wine pairings from our team of sommeliers. Each reservation is allotted up to 2.5 hours to enjoy our beautiful offerings, giving our guests an amazing experience to kick off their NYE festivities! This experience is for DINNER ONLY - including bar seating and cocktail tables. If you would like to stay past the allotted time, please consider booking a later seating instead. *Due to the nature of our menu, we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Please reach out to our team with at least 72hrs advance notice to discuss any needs*
NYE Party @ STELLA'S!
US$50.00 - US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
22:30
Ring in the New Year at STELLA'S! With music from international artist jackLNDN, bites from our Michelin-recommended kitchen, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, STELLA'S is the perfect place to dance, celebrate, and laugh your way into 2025! Party starts at 10:30pm. Cocktail attire encouraged. Please be aware that these are STANDING ROOM tickets. Groups of 6+ are asked to contact us directly at the email below to purchase tickets. If you would like to reserve a table, please purchase a Late Seating dinner or contact the restaurant directly at events@stellascucina.com for availability. *21+ ONLY. Valid ID required for entry*
NYE @ STELLA'S - Late Seating
US$225.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at STELLA'S! Our late seating features a 4-course meal curated by Chef Piersimone D'Anna with optional sommelier-selected wine pairings. In addition to a beautiful & unique dinner, guests for this experience may opt-in for the Party! By opting in, Late Seatings keep their table for the remainder of the night to dance, celebrate, and ring in the New Year at STELLA'S! *21+ only* *Due to the nature of our menu, we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Please reach out to our team with at least 72hrs advance notice to discuss any needs*

Popular dishes

Perra CottaUS$16.00
Red wine-poached D’Anjou pear, chocolate ganache, pistachio crumble
Crema Cotta al PistacchioUS$16.00
House pistachio crème brûlée, seasonal berries, pistachio praline
‘Terra’ MisùUS$16.00
Lady Fingers, mascarpone cream, coffee, orange liqueur, chocolate crumble
Crostata al CioccolatoUS$18.00
Chocolate tart, salted caramel, Dulcey ganache, banana gelato
AffogatoUS$14.00
House-made Madagascar vanilla gelato, Ambrosiano espresso

Contorni

Patate al FornoUS$8.00
Roasted marble potatoes
Vegetali alla GrigliaUS$9.00
Eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, mint oil
BroccoliniUS$10.00
Local broccolini, crispy onion, parsley-pine oil
ZuccaUS$10.00
Roasted Red Kuri squash, tarragon-honey oil
FunghiUS$12.00
Colorado mushroom medley, garlic, parsley, chili flake

Antipasti

Insalata StellaUS$14.00
Organic mixed greens, aromatic herbs, grapefruit, bee pollen, honey vinaigrette
Barbabietola e BurrataUS$17.00
Local heirloom beet, burrata, organic mixed greens, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata a la ManoUS$18.00
Romaine heart, Levanto anchovy, 3yr aged Parmigiano Reggiano, house-made cesare foam, croutons
Uovo CroccanteUS$24.00
Wild local mushroom, crispy egg yolk, Parmigiano Reggiano fonduta
MinestroneUS$19.00
Seasonal vegetable medley, butternut squash broth
Tartare di ManzoUS$25.00
Angus beef tartare, millefoglie potato, bechamel, Parmigiano Reggiano, quail egg
Affettati MisteUS$34.00
Chef selected assortment of meats, cheeses, & accompaniments

Primi Piatti

Caramella alla VaccinaraUS$34.00
Oxtail ragu-stuffed pasta, pecorino fonduta, tomato emulsion, fried sage
Risotto allo ZafferanoUS$32.00
Saffron, porcini powder, Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted hazelnut
Cavatelli e Tartufo NeroUS$48.00
House-made cavatelli di ricotta, freshly foraged black truffle, Pecorino Romano
Pappardelle al MaialeUS$32.00
House-made pappardelle, peach & pork ragu, Pecorino Romano, oregano
Risotto ai Frutti di MareUS$42.00
Icy Blue mussels, Littleneck clams, red shrimp, squid ink, shrimp bisque, Acquerello rice

Secondi Piatti

Cavolfiore alla MilaneseUS$26.00
Breaded cauliflower steak, grilled seasonal vegetables, romesco
Brasato al BaroloUS$42.00
Red wine-braised local short rib, caramelized baby fennel, smoked potato purée, seasonal demi-glace
Spigola al FornoUS$50.00
Wild-caught Mediterranean sea bass, roasted romanesco, marble potato, butternut squash purée, blood orange aioli
Medaglioni di CervoUS$48.00
Venison medallions, truffle & celery root emulsion, romanesco purée, onion cracker, port reduction
Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$180.00
32oz custom cut Porterhouse steak, seasonal demi-glace

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boulder Area
Best Service
Boulder Area
Best Ambience
Boulder Area
Innovative
Boulder Area
Hot spot
Boulder Area
Great for fine wines
Boulder Area
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stella's Cucina offers a "sophisticated and glamorous" dining experience in Boulder. Renowned for its "exceptional and creative" Italian cuisine, the restaurant boasts an elegant atmosphere with live music. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and thoughtfully curated menu, perfect for special occasions. It's a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts seeking "unique and delicious" flavors.

665 Reviews

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Michele
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Ambiance is excellent. Only issue was one of our guests was served his meal well before we received ours due to an error in planning in the kitchen. His options were to eat the dinner early or have it go back to the kitchen and sit under a heat lamp. It was his birthday btw. A nice restaurant in a bigger city would have corrected their error and remade the dish without our knowledge so we would have had a flawless meal. Other than this issue, the meal was lovely.
Stella's CucinaResponded today
Thank you so much for visiting us at Stella's Cucina. We're so grateful that you chose us to celebrate your special occasion! It sounds like it was a lovely experience, but we may have missed the mark on a few important details. We'd love the opportunity to make this right! We'll send a private message with an email for you to reach out to if you would like to discuss in greater detail. Regards, Stella's Management
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Lynn
VIP
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was cold when served and they won’t reheat it.
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orit
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been here several times now. The deconstructed Italian menu misses the mark. Especially with the teeny tiny portion sizes and enormous bill.
Stella's CucinaResponded today
Thank you so much for visiting us at Stella's Cucina. We appreciate feedback as it gives us an opportunity to grow as a restaurant. We're truly sorry that we missed the mark and would love the opportunity to make this right. We'll send a private message with an email for you to reach out to if you would like to discuss in greater detail. Regards, Stella's Management
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Doug
VIP
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High end italian dining comes to Boulder. Creative interpretations of classic Italy an cuisine
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Don
Dallas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience. Well prepared food and exceptional service.
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Timothy
VIP
Denver
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the room and the music and the service. Only criticism is that the portions were small but the quality and preparation were excellent. A little pricey but the ambiance and service made up for the cost. While we did not sample a cocktail (just wine) I would definitely come back for drinks at the bar.
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Tom
VIP
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant. Service is excellent, food is delicious and ambience is delightful. Great old fashioned cocktail with good whiskey collection and wines by the glass. Pappardelle entree was excellent, as was the sea bass. Angus beef tartare appetizer and the minestrone soup were great. Good deserts. Prices are a bit steep, but it is worth it for a nice celebration.
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Sara
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Food was to die for, ambiance is cozy and magical, and every little touch made the evening special. Special shoutout to Thor for fabulous service! 💯
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Earl
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful restaurant with great ambiance and food.
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Noah
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Boulder. One of us has a tomato and onion allergy and the chef curated a special menu for us to order from. Service was top notch and the flavors were out of this world. Will definitely be coming back for another visit
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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302-5116

Additional information

Cross Street
11th and Walnut
Area
Boulder
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking

Website
https://www.stellascucina.com/
Phone number
(303) 943-1000

Stella's Cucina

Make a booking

Additional information

NYE @ STELLA'S - Early Seating

NYE Party @ STELLA'S!

NYE @ STELLA'S - Late Seating

Bicchierini

Cavatelli e Tartufo Nero

Pappardelle al Maiale

Dolci

Perra CottaUS$16.00

Crema Cotta al PistacchioUS$16.00

‘Terra’ MisùUS$16.00

Crostata al CioccolatoUS$18.00

AffogatoUS$14.00

Contorni

Patate al FornoUS$8.00

Vegetali alla GrigliaUS$9.00

BroccoliniUS$10.00

ZuccaUS$10.00

FunghiUS$12.00

Antipasti

Insalata StellaUS$14.00

Barbabietola e BurrataUS$17.00

Insalata a la ManoUS$18.00

Uovo CroccanteUS$24.00

MinestroneUS$19.00

Tartare di ManzoUS$25.00

Affettati MisteUS$34.00

Primi Piatti

Caramella alla VaccinaraUS$34.00

Risotto allo ZafferanoUS$32.00

Cavatelli e Tartufo NeroUS$48.00

Pappardelle al MaialeUS$32.00

Risotto ai Frutti di MareUS$42.00

Secondi Piatti

Cavolfiore alla MilaneseUS$26.00

Brasato al BaroloUS$42.00

Spigola al FornoUS$50.00

Medaglioni di CervoUS$48.00

Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$180.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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