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.
Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access
Experiences
Spring Preview & Cellar Sneak Peek
USD 115.00 per person
7 Apr 2025 only
Join Stella's as we debut our Spring Menu! Chef Piersimone D'Anna has thoughtfully curated a 5-course menu showcasing our new menu offerings. Pair this with wines pulled from our cellar, and you'll be sure to have a truly unique experience!
Book your table now - $115/person (not including tax & gratuity) and be sure to opt-in to the wine pairings!
Easter Sunday at Stella's
20 Apr 2025 only
Join Stella's Cucina for Easter Sunday! From 10am-close, we'll have our beautiful regular menu alongside seasonal brunch and dinner specials. Keep an eye on socials for additional details!
Popular dishes
Menu
Dolci
Perra CottaUSD 16.00
Red wine-poached D’Anjou pear, chocolate ganache, pistachio crumble
Crema Cotta al PistacchioUSD 16.00
House pistachio crème brûlée, seasonal berries, pistachio praline
‘Terra’ MisùUSD 16.00
Lady Fingers, mascarpone cream, coffee, orange liqueur, chocolate crumble
Crostata al CioccolatoUSD 18.00
Chocolate tart, salted caramel, Dulcey ganache, banana gelato
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
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
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's Cucina is a vibrant gem in Boulder, celebrated for its "amazing food and service." Guests appreciate the "modern decor," "clever cocktails," and "impeccable ambience." Highlights include "spectacular wine pairing dinners" and "delicious pasta." Some mention "small portions," but the overall experience is highly recommended for its culinary creativity.
721 Reviews
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Suzy
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My husband and I went there to celebrate an anniversary and loved it! The food was excellent as was the service. They gave us a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate. It was a little difficult to find as there is no signage outside. Look for a big silver door with the letter “S” on it. Would highly recommend for a fun night out!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best restaurant! 5 star everything! Food, presentation, ambience, service, live chill DJ!
Went with my office staff & cannot wait to go back with my husband! This place is a real gem!
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Catherine
Denver37 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 4
I’ve loved Stella’s since the first time I went in June 2024. It has gone down in quality since then. Last night was notably disappointing. The mushroom appetizer had hardly any mushrooms compared to the one from June 2024. The burrata had no personality and was not very good. The salad around it was messy and was the opposite of the impressive dishes I’ve had at Stella’s before. The tartare was also tasteless. The desserts were good but not anything special compared to other high end restaurants. The service was also a little flat compared to prior visits. They weren’t as attentive nor as friendly. One good thing was the hostess stand. They were both very friendly and efficient.
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Kari VIP
San Antonio19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We loved everything about this restaurant! Great modern decor, very friendly and helpful server, clever cocktails and the food is amazing - seriously everything we ordered was delicious. Wish we weren’t from out of town - we would be regulars if we lived in Boulder!
Stella's CucinaResponded on 10 March 2025
Hi Kari -- thank you for the glowing feedback! Hopefully we can catch you next time you find yourself in Boulder!
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Bobbi VIP
Denver64 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very enjoyable dinner — we will be back! Limited, but fine wine selection and the food was delicious. Loved the short ribs and my husband enjoyed his pasta.
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Alexandra
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 5
Ambience 4
The ambience and service is unprecedented, however, the food is lackluster and leaves you wanting more. Not only are the portion sizes extremely small for the price you pay; The flavor is also lacking and texture is nonexistent.
Stella's CucinaResponded on 10 March 2025
Hi Alexandra -- thank you so much for the feedback. We're overjoyed to hear that the ambience and service were fantastic! We take immense pride in our food program here, and are sorry to hear that didn't translate to your experience. We would love the opportunity to discuss further, and will reach out with a private note with an email address to follow up.
Regards,
Stella's Management
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Susan VIP
Denver41 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Stella's is simply fabulous. Food, service, ambiance are all absolutely impeccable. I have just one caution for people like us who may not like the VERY loud electronic dance music that begins at 8pm (really really wish they would not start the music until after 9pm)... if you want more of a quiet dinner, plan to arrive by 6pm so you can be on your way home before the headache inducing thumping bass begins.
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Robin VIP
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Spectacular wine pairing dinner with insights from the in house chef and Italian wine maker.
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Tim
Denver2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 4
A pleasant experience. The service was very good. The food was tasty. The portions were small. The ambience was nice and quiet enough for conversation.
Stella's CucinaResponded on 26 February 2025
Hi Tim -- thank you so much for your feedback. We take immense pride in delivering a valued guest experience. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your service. Were sorry to hear that the food didn't feel worth it. We would love the opportunity to discuss further if you're willing. Well be following up with a private message with an email where you can reach us.
Regards,
Stella's Management
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Nick
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The staff was very attentive. The quality of the food was exceptional.
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FAQs
Stella's Cucina is rated 4.6 stars by 721 OpenTable diners.
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