Stella's Cucina

4.7

662 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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
Neighborhood
Boulder
Cross street
11th and Walnut
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

NYE @ STELLA'S - Early Seating
$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 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
$225.00 per person
Dec 31, 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!
$50.00 - $75.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
10:30 PM
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

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

Contorni

Patate al Forno$8.00
Roasted marble potatoes
Vegetali alla Griglia$9.00
Eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, mint oil
Broccolini$10.00
Local broccolini, crispy onion, parsley-pine oil
Zucca$10.00
Roasted Red Kuri squash, tarragon-honey oil
Funghi$12.00
Colorado mushroom medley, garlic, parsley, chili flake

Antipasti

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

Primi Piatti

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

Secondi Piatti

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

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

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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.

662 Reviews

D
Doug
VIP
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 December 9, 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 December 8, 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 December 7, 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 December 7, 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 December 2, 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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dominic
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
place is dope!! 10:10 reccomend this place! food and vibes are sweet - Dom & Cam
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Alexandria
VIP
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, creative takes on typical cuisine. Service was fabulous. Cute, cozy spot.
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Keenan
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thor was an awesome server. Very kind, knowledgeable, warm and welcoming, and was very versed on when/when not to come by. It made for a wonderful experience for my fiancée’s 29th birthday.
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FAQs

Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302-5116

Additional information

Cross street
11th and Walnut
Neighborhood
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
Additional
Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

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

Stella's Cucina

Make a reservation

Additional information

NYE @ STELLA'S - Early Seating

NYE @ STELLA'S - Late Seating

NYE Party @ STELLA'S!

Cavatelli e Tartufo Nero

Pappardelle al Maiale

Bicchierini

Dolci

Perra Cotta$16.00

Crema Cotta al Pistacchio$16.00

‘Terra’ Misù$16.00

Crostata al Cioccolato$18.00

Affogato$14.00

Contorni

Patate al Forno$8.00

Vegetali alla Griglia$9.00

Broccolini$10.00

Zucca$10.00

Funghi$12.00

Antipasti

Insalata Stella$14.00

Barbabietola e Burrata$17.00

Insalata a la Mano$18.00

Uovo Croccante$24.00

Minestrone$19.00

Tartare di Manzo$25.00

Affettati Miste$34.00

Primi Piatti

Caramella alla Vaccinara$34.00

Risotto allo Zafferano$32.00

Cavatelli e Tartufo Nero$48.00

Pappardelle al Maiale$32.00

Risotto ai Frutti di Mare$42.00

Secondi Piatti

Cavolfiore alla Milanese$26.00

Brasato al Barolo$42.00

Spigola al Forno$50.00

Medaglioni di Cervo$48.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina$180.00

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