Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

Name: Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar
Address: 454 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84111
Telephone: (801) 746-4441
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1138 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar is Salt Lake City’s go-to spot for fresh, modern Italian cuisine. Executive Chef Paul Cafaro has created an amazing menu with tastes of Italy and a contemporary take on a traditional cuisine.

Located a few minutes walk from the heart of downtown, we are perfect for dining before shows and concerts and even U of U football games. And, with private dining space we can host private parties ranging from 10-100.

For casual dining or celebrations in your life, please come in and enjoy the gifts of good food and good wine with your family and friends.

Tables for parties less than five will be reserved for a maximum of two hours, please let us know in advance if you would prefer additional dining time and we can accommodate your request.

Mangia Bene!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(801) 746-4441

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 746-4441
Website
http://www.stanzaslc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Paul Cafaro
Private party facilities
Entertain your guests with great contemporary Italian cuisine in a dramatic setting. Stanza offers 2 private and semi-private dining spaces for groups anywhere from 10-150. Call for more information today!
Private party contact
Kayla LeBlanc: (801) 746-4441

Location
454 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
500 East and 300 South
Parking details
There is private parking on the premises as well as extra spots on 3rd South.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day
$110.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Join Stanza for Valentine's Day. A five course pre fixe menu created by Executive Chef Paul Cafaro. $110.00 per person, not including alcohol, tax, or gratuity. You can view the menu @stanzaslc.com.

Popular dishes

Olive Marinate$8.00
fennel, cinnamon, coriander, red chili
Burrata & Prosciutto Panzanella$16.00
frisée & arugula, medjool dates, smoked heirloom tomato, pickled red onion & roasted fennel, basil smoked Maldon salt, pink peppercorn, Luxardo cherry balsamic vinaigrette, honey, rosemary focaccia crostini
Mascarpone Polenta$13.00
brie, chestnut honey, crispy prosciutto, pear, pecan praline crumble, sage
Arancini$13.00
house made Italian sausage, mozzarella, Arborio rice, pecorino, pesto, basil

Salads / Soups

Arugula$10.00
shaved kohlrabi & fennel, blackberry, pomegranate, shaved parmesan, pistachio, tarragon prosecco vinaigrette
Caesar$11.00
romaine hearts, classic dressing, parmesan, olive oil crouton
Harvest$12.00
field greens, brandy soaked cranberry, pink lady apples, balsamic roasted cipollini onion, Gold Creek blue cheese, toasted pecan, blackberry vinaigrette
Beet$12.00
seasonal beets, arugula, pomegranate, toasted pistachio, goat cheese, honey-Dijon vinaigrette
Grilled Salmon$18.00
frisée, arugula, dried cranberry, citrus segments, blackberries, strawberry champagne vinaigrette
Steak$15.00
arugula, red onion, cherry tomato, blackberry, mushrooms, shaved parmesan, grilled lemon vinaigrette
Tomato Basil Bisque$8.00
parmesan, croutons, chives

Salad - Additions

add to any salad

Chicken$7.00
Salmon$9.00
Steak$10.00

Pasta

Stanza Lasagna$24.00
whole milk mozzarella and ricotta, mushroom, cherry tomato
9 Grain Tagliatelle$28.00
tossed in lemon tarragon butter, English pea & mint purée, asparagus, marinated baby heirloom tomato, wild mushroom, peas, sweet corn, red sorrel
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Mollusco$32.00
clams, mussels, pecorino, pink peppercorn, tarragon, leek, garlic, chive, citrus zest
Rigatoni alla Bolognese$30.00
ragu of pork, beef, and prosciutto, parmesan
Yukon Gold & Chive Gnocchi$29.00
butternut squash pureé, brandy soaked cranberry, wild mushroom, candied Duroc bacon, goat cheese croquettes with toasted almond & pepita, sage brown butter, pea tendril
Bucatini alla Carbonara$28.00
pancetta and onions, peas, black pepper, quail egg
Rigatoni Fra Diavolo$26.00
spicy pomodoro sauce, heirloom tomato, pecorino

Pasta - Additions

add to any pasta

Chicken$7.00
Sausage$6.00
Meatball$5.00
Shrimp$8.00
Salmon$9.00
Clams$8.00
Mussels$8.00
Lobster Tail$25.00

Sandwiches

Salmon BLT$15.00
grilled salmon, Applewood bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, dill aioli, sourdough
Grilled Vegetable$14.00
rosemary & olive oil focaccia bread, grilled summer vegetables, mozzarella, pimento-herb aioli
The Piedmontese$16.00
thinly sliced Piedmontese beef, mozzarella, pecorino, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions
Chicken$15.00
lemon-rosemary chicken, Applewood bacon, whole milk mozzarella, heirloom tomato, frisee, basil-pesto aioli

What 1,138 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Lealoo
Salt Lake City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing and the staff are very attentive. I would recommend this for any occasion.
C
Christine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and we loved it!!! Great service and food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us went to dinner on Friday night, and the entire experience was fantastic, from the appetizers to the salads and the main dishes, we enjoyed everything immensely. The pork chop was fantastic. Would highly recommend it if you’re having dinner here. We did have a couple of hiccups, but Michael took care of us very quickly to ensure our experience was a memorable one. Would highly recommend stanza if you’re in the downtown Salt Lake area.
AP
AshishP
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and service. Loved the pastas and definitely tasted fresh and handmade. Phenomenal restaurant.
p
pauld
Tahoe
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
This is a beautiful restaurant. Very quiet inside as well. Tables are way spaced apart and comfortable. Clean and stylish. The Misso Frita I’ve had much better. Simply lacking flavor. Went with the waiters recommendation of the shrimp and lobster with pasta, white wine, and butter sauce. I think if chef Ramsey was to eat this meal, he would say it was drenched in butter. They shrimp had absolutely no flavor. I would go as far as to say that they were boiled. My goodness for $42. This is absolutely unacceptable. My friend went with the Brinzo fish. This was very tasty. I can’t even imagine the difficulties of running a restaurant. And I’m grateful that a place like this is open to serve food. And I do understand the cost associated with not only the food, but the overhead costs as well. But, a pasta dish, swimming in butter and plain shrimp just doesn’t cut it in today’s market. I could’ve cooked shrimp at home with olive oil and garlic or cook them on the grill with skewers and it would’ve been so much more flavorful. I hope you take this as positive criticism and make some changes. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Kentucky took great care of us. The food and atmosphere were fantastic and I highly recommend going.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time here. My wife and I enjoyed it A LOT! Food was great, ambience was super mellow. Our server Elliot was one of the best we’ve ever had. Recommend some excellent wines and dishes, that did not disappoint at all! Will definitely be coming back.
JL
JoshuaL
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
I am a frequent customer so this experience was underwhelming. Ordered the lasagne with bolognese. It came warm to our table but looked like it had been under a heat lamp for a bit. That wasn’t good. Wife’s food was decent but needed some salt. Food was just off this visit.
GP
GageP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service all around! Food was delicious! The Diavolo dish if you like spice I highly recommend you try it. 5 stars!
JR
JimR
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very nice lunch. Soup was excellent, sandwiches were good and service was excellent.
P
Profstevan
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really one of SLC's best restaurants. Best authentic modern Italian. So lighter, more complex sauces and more original flair More like Italy today and less Sicilian. Service friendly, professional and welcoming. Nice wine selection as well and cocktails that are upscale.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not worth the price. Food was okay and done dishes cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
New Years Eve is always fun at Stanza. We go every year and it’s always outstanding. Perfect night and a perfect start to 2023!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the services was exceptional!
DG
DeirdreG
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderfully kind staff as we were there a couple hours, food was delicious. Definitely would like to return.
J
Jsun
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The foods were really great but it’s a bit pricier side. Service was minimal neither bad or good but we did go pretty late.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was wonderful! Everything tasted great our server was very nice too! One downside is that parking is super hard to find.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Stanza for the first time and enjoyed it very much. The portions were just right and I very much look forward to going back.
AM
AlexM
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dependable and attentive service. Very good food.
RP
RafaelaP
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner
EB
EllenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We go there every Christmas Eve for our anniversary for a reason. The ambience and wine selection is always excellent. Our server Cami was very professional and attentive. My only complaint is that the music was too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and exceptional service!! Delightful Christmas Eve!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, service and ambiance!! The chef even made my daughter a vodka sauce pasta that wasn’t on the menu…we’ll be back soon for sure!!
RD
RonD
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food very fresh. The servers are very knowledgeable with food and wine. Dessert was incredible.
FL
FoxL
Fort Lauderdale
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
Looking for the top Italian in Salt Lake took me to Stanza. We saved it for a special event and were totally let down. There is room for an experience but Stanza fell short across the board.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We are from out of town and wanted to treat my mother in-law to a nice meal. Amy our server was outstanding. She was so sweet and kind. The food was amazing. We will be coming Beach the next time we are in SLC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely secluded table, great food and service.
G
Greg
Salt Lake City
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit in a week. This is one of the best restaurants—let alone values—in SLC.
AB
AlexanderB
Salt Lake City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
That was the best carbonara I've ever had, so flavorful. I'm glad I decided to switch it up and give it a try
WT
WillTravelForFood
Salt Lake City
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Stanza was excellent. We were seated quickly when we arrived (we had a reservation). We brought our own bottle of wine and the server made sure to let us know about the corking fee - standard in Utah. The mascarpone polenta was delicious and like a wonderful comfort food. The arancini was also super tasty and well prepared. For the main course we had the linguini with lobster and shrimp (devine and perfectly cooked) and the rigatoni bolognese (spicy and warm). Altogether a very pleasant experience.
A
Amymer69
Salt Lake City
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We almost always start with the fritto misto appetizer, and it was on point. The yukon/chive gnocci is one of my favorite menu items, and is always delish. Husband had the lamb entree and said it was tender and flavorful. We opted to share a panna cotta with passion fruit, mainly because I normally don't like dessert. After tasting one bite, I wished I had ordered my own. It was incredible....smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of tang at the end. Stanza is one of our favorite go-to restaurants and we never hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
MH
MarcyH
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was not only fantastic but the service was amazing! Our server was outstanding!
JG
JodiG
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beet salad was delicious, and the service was wonderful.
n
nofearfd
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I feel like the wine list could be improved but otherwise...absolutely fantastic experience. I will be returning. Duck breast...substitute for wild mushroom ravioli. Phenomenal!
B
Bluemoon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, staff was very kind and we really enjoyed our anniversary. Thank you
Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine BarResponded on November 19, 2022Thank You! Happy Anniversary!
DG
DanG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food / great server! We found something in our salad, so they removed the charge.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great Birthday celebration everything was great
GM
GMar
Salt Lake City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was great...I had the pork which had a fall, thanksgiving taste to it. My husband had the gnocchi and enjoyed it. We also had caesar salad and the appetizer salad with burrata which was really tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife’s birthday and she lives Italian so we tried it and it did not disappoint! Delicious and good portions with enough to take home and eat later that night at midnight. Wonderful feel inside and yummy birthday cake/pudding surprise.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 746-4441.

Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(801) 746-4441

Google Map for Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

454 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Additional information

Cross street
500 East and 300 South
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is private parking on the premises as well as extra spots on 3rd South.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Paul Cafaro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stanzaslc.com/
Phone number
(801) 746-4441
Private party facilities
Entertain your guests with great contemporary Italian cuisine in a dramatic setting. Stanza offers 2 private and semi-private dining spaces for groups anywhere from 10-150. Call for more information today!
Private party contact
Kayla LeBlanc: (801) 746-4441

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Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Beet Salad

Arancini

Beet

Small Plates

Olive Marinate$8.00

Burrata & Prosciutto Panzanella$16.00

Mascarpone Polenta$13.00

Arancini$13.00

Salads / Soups

Arugula$10.00

Caesar$11.00

Harvest$12.00

Beet$12.00

Grilled Salmon$18.00

Steak$15.00

Tomato Basil Bisque$8.00

Salad - Additions

Chicken$7.00

Salmon$9.00

Steak$10.00

Pasta

Stanza Lasagna$24.00

9 Grain Tagliatelle$28.00

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Mollusco$32.00

Rigatoni alla Bolognese$30.00

Yukon Gold & Chive Gnocchi$29.00

Bucatini alla Carbonara$28.00

Rigatoni Fra Diavolo$26.00

Pasta - Additions

Chicken$7.00

Sausage$6.00

Meatball$5.00

Shrimp$8.00

Salmon$9.00

Clams$8.00

Mussels$8.00

Lobster Tail$25.00

Sandwiches

Salmon BLT$15.00

Grilled Vegetable$14.00

The Piedmontese$16.00

Chicken$15.00

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