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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

4.7
4.7
704 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Vini Franchetti Dinner

    USD 185.00 per person

    24 Feb 2025 only
    STELLA'S announces a one-of-its-kind wine dinner from Andrea Franchetti! With a beloved cult following, Franchetti's wines are rarely available for tasting menus in the United States. Join us as we discuss with Franchetti's winemaker, Lorenzo Foranini - an experience unlike any other - with 5-courses, beautifully paired by Chef Piersimone D'Anna. Doors open at 6:00pm Price includes tasting menu, wine pairings, and conversations with Lorenzo Foranini who worked side-by-side with Andrea Franchetti's for 10 years but does not include tax or gratuity. Due to the nature of our tasting menu, we are unable to accommodate vegetarian, dairy free, or severe allergies. Please contact the restaurant at least 72hrs in advance for dietary accommodations. Menu will be available on socials a few weeks before the event. Please note this is subject to change.
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What 704 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its "unique twist on Italian" cuisine, it delights guests with dishes like "Oxtail stuffed pasta" and "Pistachio Crème Brûlée." The ambiance is "cozy and magical," complemented by "live music" and "outstanding decor." Perfect for special occasions!

704 Reviews
  1. Yovel

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, amazing experience. We got the best service and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!

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  2. Michelle

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfection! I will definitely put this on my list of restaurants to frequent regularly.

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  3. Regan

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines tasting menu was fantastic, our favorite was the boar ragu!

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  4. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exceptional service. The chef is obviously very talented.

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  5. Zech

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time visiting this establishment, and it will not be my last. Ambiance, staff, food, drink, all top tier.

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  6. Don

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. The food and service were excellent. We dine at Stella’s as often as possible.

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  7. Susan

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive. I felt a bit rushed in the beginning as a few items arrived quickly about the same time, but then it all smoothed out and I was quite content with the entire dining experience. Everything was beyond delicious! Thanks you Stella's Cucina for a special dining experience.

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  8. Peggy

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my 3rd time eating at Stella’s. The first time it was amazing, second time less amazing but good. The 3rd time it was terrible. I usually love Stella salad, no dressing on either plate. When I asked for some it came in a thimble like cup and resembled mayonnaise, horrible. The treat offered by the chef( a mushroom bisque )was inedible. The risotto tasted like it has cheese whiz. The pasta poorly represented on the menu. My fish was good but the sides were unrecognizable. What was good? The special cocktail and bread. Ruined our celebration.
    Stella's CucinaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Peggy - Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We're very sorry to hear the food missed the mark on your third visit with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your visit and where we can make improvements. We'll be reaching out with a private message to chat.

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  9. Robert

    VIP

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were no dud entrees. There were five of us, and every entree was delicious. Salads were terrific and while we only had two deserts, they were both exceptional.

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service and value. Strongly recommended

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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Stella's Cucina

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
  • Additional
    Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access
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