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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

4.7
4.7
665 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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 - Early Seating Photo
  • 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 @ STELLA'S - Late Seating Photo
  • 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*
    NYE Party @ STELLA'S! Photo

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

NoiseModerate

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

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
  1. Michele

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    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.

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  2. Lynn

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  3. orit

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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.

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  4. Doug

    VIP

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  5. Don

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • 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
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