Stella's Cucina

4.7

652 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 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 @ 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*
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*

Popular dishes

Barbabietola e MontagneUS$12.00
Local heirloom beet, mozzarella di bufala, herb oil
Bruschette Two WaysUS$8.00
House-made crostini, garlic, olive oil / House-made crostini, pomodoro
Olive Sott'olioUS$4.00
Castelvetrano olives, olive oil, orange zest, red pepper flake
Piccolo AffettatoUS$12.00
Chef's selected meat & cheese with accompaniments

Bevande

House WineUS$8.00
Choice of red, white, or sparkling
- BottleUS$30.00
Vino MisteriosoUS$50.00
Sommelier selected mystery wine of the day
SpritzUS$10.00
Choice of: Hugo - St Germain, Cocchi, Prosecco, Soda Water / Aperol - Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water / Kenny - Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato, Lemon, Brut Rosé
House SpiritsUS$8.00
Choice of spirit & mixer
BeerUS$5.00
Peroni, Menabrea Bionda, Menabrea Ambrata, Peroni 0.0
BicchieriniUS$6.00
Limoncello, Espresso Martini, or Mystery Cocktail Shot

What 652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
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
Boulder Area
Good for special occasions
Boulder Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stella's Cucina offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service" in a "beautiful, modern space." Known for its speakeasy vibe, live music, and outstanding Italian cuisine, this hidden gem in Boulder is perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "creative and exquisite" dishes and charming ambiance.

652 Reviews

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Alison
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food -- the best meal I've had in Boulder.
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B
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! The owners are young, fresh and innovative. They hire the best people (ask Jeff any question about whiskey!), they've cultivated amazing dishes (black truffle pasta is to die for!), and they created an atmosphere unmatched here in Boulder! Jason personally delivered some of our dishes and stayed to chat, answer questions, and share his vision; while his wife sat across from us having a wonderful time with her guests! So impressed!!!!!!
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Ed
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dining experience. Ther service was excellent, without being overly attentive. The food was very good. The food portions were on the smaller side, but that is to be expected in a restaurant of this type, where the emphasis is on quality, not quantity. The ambience is very nice, with a comfortable, yet lively feel.
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Pat
Dallas
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for the Baracchi Winery tasting and wine flight dinner. It was over the top and extremely well curated.
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Barbara
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Barrachi wine pairings with Chef Simone's delicious food was wonderful. The service was excellent and the evening was relaxing and totally enjoyable. The evening was well organized and the music at the right sound level. My spouse and I could have a quiet conversation and we enjoyed each serving. Well done Stella's Cucina.
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Judy
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in Boulder at the moment on all fronts
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Amy
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere and staff. Food was very good but menu is somewhat limited and is definitely overpriced. There are a lot of really great options in Boulder to get a really good meal at a much better price. It was a nice experience but don’t feel the need to return other than maybe for a drink and app as the best part is atmosphere.
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Eric
Denver
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit. Beautiful and elegant space. Nice attentive service, interesting and varied menu and great cocktails. We will definitely return.
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Sonia
Greater Boston
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was a bit disjointed, whereas the wine with our meal didn’t come until we were done eating our main course, and some people’s plates were cleared before everyone finished. The food was good, but nothing made it stand out from other upscale restaurants in Boulder. The wines were delicious, and the decor/atmosphere is beautiful. Definitely a place to be seen.
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Steve
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service, and ambience. Staff is very knowledgeable about the dishes. Will definitely return here as it is a special place,
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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 652 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 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

Experiences

NYE @ STELLA'S - Early Seating

NYE @ STELLA'S - Late Seating

NYE Party @ STELLA'S!

Popular dishes

Bicchierini

PAPPARDELLE AL MAIALE

CAVATELLI E TARTUFO NERO

Menu

Piccoli Morsi

Barbabietola e MontagneUS$12.00

Bruschette Two WaysUS$8.00

Olive Sott'olioUS$4.00

Piccolo AffettatoUS$12.00

Bevande

House WineUS$8.00

Vino MisteriosoUS$50.00

SpritzUS$10.00

House SpiritsUS$8.00

BeerUS$5.00

BicchieriniUS$6.00

What 652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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