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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

4.7
4.7
739 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302-5116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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
  • 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

What 739 people are saying

Stella's Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 in Boulder shines with a "beautiful atmosphere," "creative dishes," and "exceptional service." Diners praise its "exquisite" food and "romantic" ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. A highlight is the "amazing experience," with standout dishes like oxtail pasta and truffle creations. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "gem" in Boulder.

739 Reviews
  1. Tessa

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Stella’s for our anniversary, and the staff was so friendly and thoughtful! Every dish we ordered was amazing, especially the short rib. The Terra Misu is a must have for dessert. Erik was especially friendly and knowledgeable and gave truly excellent service.

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  2. Sue VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always stellar at Stella’s. Margaret gave us superior service. One guest has many food allergies and they always take this seriously and it is greatly appreciated. The octopus was great. The winter menu sea bass was amazing, so the expectations for the new menu sea bass was high. Unfortunately it did not meet those expectations. Stella’s is one of our favorite places to eat and we will do continue to support this local establishment.

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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Atlanta147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was outstanding! We started with the octopus and the short rib fantastic! Lindsey K was our waiter and she was amazing’

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  4. Josh

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely beautiful restaurant, the entrance felt like a portal, the staff were super friendly and everything was amazing

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  5. Frank VIP

    Washington DC72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner in a beautiful setting. Service was great. A hidden gem. There is no signage outside the restaurant, only a door with an S on it. Very hard to find if it is your first time to visit. Suggest restaurant let you know when they do confirmation.

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  6. Christine

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful serene ambiance. Interesting menu. Great special night experience.

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  7. Suzanne VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious with great service. One of my favorite Boulder restaurants.

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  8. Charles

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Food and service were delicious and prompt. Portions on the small side by due to the richness of the food more than filling.

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  9. Kathi VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Stella’s! The service is top-notch and the food is really good. I know that brunch is not their thing but if they continue to do this I wish they would expand upon their menu.

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  10. Monica VIP

    Denver35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an absolute gem in Boulder! I scheduled a reservation for my BF for his BDay. We ate everything under the sun, including the delicious sea bass and 3 desserts, LOL! One of our guests was running too late to join us, and they were kind and accommodating. Service is always impeccable. They had a great DJ but the music was not overwhelming - just perfect for an upscale crowd with the right amount of edge. When we left, there was a line of younger people out the door - so I assume the restaurant turns into a club after the kitchen closes. Stellas is Stella(r)!

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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 739 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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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