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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

4.7
4.7
280 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Stella's Cucina was founded in 2023 by owner Stella Spanu. A four-year project, Stella is excited to bring something fresh and new to the Boulder food scene.

Incorporating authentic Italian cuisine from Chef Filippo Piccini, an eclectic music program and a unique atmosphere and ambiance, Stella's is designed to be a feast for the senses. Conceptualized and built by architect Miguel Quismondo, Stella's is art deco inspired with modern furnishings and decor creating a one-of-a-kind space that teleports you away from Boulder.

We're excited to have you join us and experience Stella's Cucina!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 943-1000
  • Website
    https://www.stellascucina.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1123 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302-5116
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    11th and Walnut
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wheelchair Access

What 280 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Overall

  • Boulder Area

    Best Food

  • Boulder Area

    Best Service

  • 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

  • Boulder Area

    Most Booked

280 Reviews

  1. MarkS

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Interesting place and the food was excellent but I is significantly over-priced.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Amazing dinner and service. Sea scallops and risotto was wonderful.

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  3. REnew52

    Denver

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A blend of NYC and Rome, Stella intended. Great food and terrific ambience. Service excellent.

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  4. TiffanyM

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    absolutely fantastic! The food is thoughtfully prepared and the service is second to none.

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  5. patricial

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very different restaurant. Food was fantastic. Service spot on. Will definitely go again. I have never seen so many wait staff!!!

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  6. PauloA

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Great venue, food doesn’t meet expectations, great staff.

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  7. suzannew

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stella is a wonderful addition to the Boulder culinary scene. The owner/operators have set high standards for food and service. Both visits to Stella were uniformly excellent. Impeccable service. Attentive and friendly, not obtrusive. Fabulous poached octopus. Gnocchi special and asparagus with fennel side dish superb. I so enjoy the warm bustling energy in this modern chic interior. Its a delicate balance and it works so well here.

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  8. C0eater76

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our negroni cocktails and the steak and the fettucini with shrimp!

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  9. tAMMYH

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fabulous. The food, even better. Was hesitant at first, reading menu and prices, but after dining there-no qualms about going back again. Great ambiance but was hard to find from the street. Had to ask someone.

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  10. Mannie

    Denver

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian Food in Boulder... lively atmosphere, nice wine list, overall great experience

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  11. PickyEater

    Denver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Absolute perfection from the moment you walk in the (fun to find) door! No detail is missed. Cannot wait to visit again -- and try the brunch perhaps next time.

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  12. Jeff

    Denver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Third time at Stella's and I never saw it so quiet. It was 8:30 on Sunday night and the weather was pretty bad. Anyway, I was gaga over the ambiance the first two times there, so this visit was a bit of a let down. Still, great experience overall. I like it more when it is bustling, though.

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  13. KarenS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was not spectacular . Just ok .service was good. The flavors conflicted with each other

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  14. Lindak

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not a typical Boulder restaurant! This place feels so sophisticated, elegant even, but not in a stuffy way. Beautiful decor, excellent food and service and when there’s music it’s very happening! We love this spot and would go more often but it’s hard to get reservations. Make one well in advance - it’s worth it.

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  15. DWIGHT

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambiance. I frequently have a problem with noise level at restuarnts--didin't have a problem at Stella's. Cost is reltively expensive, but not out of line for the quality of the experience. They have a very good Italian wine list--I recommend reviewing it on their website before going.

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  16. JosephC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Really wanted to like Stella. Beautiful space great design. Manager was attentive and friendly. Service was just odd and off-putting. The food was pretty but unfortunately sub par

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  17. Fantastic

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. We we’re expecting the kind of speakeasy surprise entrance (the one with the mirror door) but apparently we missed it. Other than the mild disappointment upon entering, the ambiance and energy did not let us down. The cuisine was excellent, drinks refreshing and intentional, and the mid-mod design with live jazz band sealed the deal. Highly recommend, but don’t go making this place hyper popular please. We’d rather it stay the hidden gem it is ;)

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  18. Jinger

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Are you kidding me?!?! This was one of the most incredible dining experiences in Boulder- total dark horse. Everyone please make a reservation immediately! The atmosphere, the service, the food, and the drinks were absolutely 5/5 across the board. From the second we walk in (tricky to find- metal door east of Rosetta Hall) the service was top notch- then we met our server, Clay... there is now a new standard for the BEST server award. He was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and funny. Thank you!!! And then we tasted the food- wow. Unique combinations with the most flavor! Cannot say enough positives about Stella's Cucina. Loved everything!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Thoroughly enjoyed the service and the food, everything tasted amazing and the staff was wonderful. But I was not thrilled to be seated next to where they have live music, which was not set up when we arrived or we might have asked for a different spot. I am sure I am just an old curmudgeon, but I will never understand paying $400+ to enjoy dinner with your family/friends but then not being able to actually converse.

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  20. EllenS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice to have a New York-style restaurant in Boulder. The food was excellent and the service attentive and professional. The only downside is the difficulty getting a reservation.

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  21. MaryM

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very enjoyable dining experience. The food was superb and the service impeccable. We loved the large, airy room and the placement of the tables was perfect for private conversations. All in all, I would highly recommend Stella's and plan to eat there again soon.

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  22. JenD

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Scallops, risotto and truffles was amazing, as well as the Pomodoro and pork chop. The burrata appetizer was a little bland behind the fish rowe that totally took over the dish. I was hoping the octopus appetizer would have more flavor. The “Terra-misu” was creative, fun, and delicious. Overall a gorgeous experience and excellent service.

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  23. Palomino

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service are truly amazing. This was our second time here, and my only complaint is that the two-person tables are very small and pinched between larger tables and the bar. Both times we've been here, we've had a large party next to us and servers kept bumping into us. Our plates and drinks didn't fit on the table. We kept having to shuffle everything in order to eat without knocking anything over.

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  24. charlesl

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and fun! Live music was great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Foodies here! Stella was a wonderful surprise. From when we walked in the door, pleasantly greeted and then walked to our table in what can I saw but WOW atmosphere. Bar and restaurant are tastefully decorated, great band playing some soft jazz music and seated at our table for 2. Our service was spot on and attentive. The food, was beautiful and well balanced. We started out with cocktails, had wine and finished with coffee. All were great. All the dishes my husband and I Shared. Started with an appetizer, it was the octopus dish which was very appealing to the eyes, sweet and salty balance thru orange supreme and olives. Then we moved on to the shrimp saffron fettuccine, which was amazing. Pasta was cooked perfect, sauce was creamy but not over powering, slight heat at the end but again well balanced, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. Main we chose the steak. It was cooked to our medium rare request, could have had a better sear on it, but overall it was a good steak. We finished with a raspberry tart. Ambience, service and food were fantastic we will be back!

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  26. TowsonTaste

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal. Everything was great. The service was classy and attentive. Drinks were inventive and tasty. Dessert was solid. All around high end experience.

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  27. DavidL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is great. Our waiter Floren was really great in helping our group pick food to share and a bottle of wine as well. I will go back. The jazz combo followed by the DJ around 9:30 was really great to listen to.

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  28. StephenS

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Finest dining experience in Boulder. So glad we found it

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  29. BRENDAS

    Denver

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Stella's is a lovely space and the service was very good. The food was just ok and for the money, I expect better than just ok.

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  30. MadziaVista

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, great food and amazing atmosphere.

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  31. RunningTurtle

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was superb and the service impeccable. Cassidy was a delight. I love the ambiance

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  32. SBursh

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding experience at Stella’s. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm and welcoming. I was very impressed with the interior design. The decor is swanky and modern, while also being very comfortable, and the color scheme was beautiful. It felt like a slice of big-city dining here in Boulder. Our server was personable and gave us great recommendations. The cocktails were outstanding (especially that espresso martini-wow). Two two risotto dishes we ordered (one mushroom, one scallop) really delivered, and the heirloom tomato side was homey and rustic in the best possible way. My only critique was that a restaurant of this caliber should have a bread service at the beginning of the meal, and the rum baba cake needed more berries for balance. We’ll definitely be back for many more date nights!

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  33. DiscerningDiner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Stella’s, and it did not disappoint. We had excellent service from all of the staff, but especially our waiter Floren. We were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and he treated us to champagne at the end of our meal. The food was also delicious. Highly recommend!

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  34. SvetaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is unique. You feel like you in NYC. Even Boulder people dress up. But not stuffy. The food is delicious and unusual. The service was friendly and efficient. We had wonderful Spumanti to celebrate two birthdays.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  36. FrontRangeFoodie

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent creative menu with knowledgeable wait staff.

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  37. Indy

    Denver

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Good pasta. Inattentive service. Didn’t inspire me to return. After our entrees arrived, no one checked on us to see how our meals were or to ask if my husband would like another cocktail. No sight of our server until we finished eating. Disappointing.

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  38. TeamTurner

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food is really good but don’t come expecting to get an appetizer and main course. If you’re hungry, like I am, you need at least appetizers, primi, and secondi and, thus, will spend $150(ish) per person. Our server was inattentive, difficult to communicate with and, a few times, simply walked away while we were still talking to him. It’s partially a factor of it being loud. But also he just wasn’t great. 2/10, would not recommend him. The atmosphere is for cool people from California, which I’m not. For a fancy place, it is a touch too cool for me. I’d prefer to spend that kind of money at Corrida or elsewhere because it’s a better environment for me. It might be perfect for you, so recognize that I’m a foodie and wine guy but not trying to be cutting edge and cool. So my feedback should be taken with a grain of salt if you are cutting edge and cool. Look at your wardrobe, if it is new and hip, you may love this place. I’m neither new nor hip, which probably shows in my use of the word hip. :-D I’ll probably go back but it won’t be in high rotation for meals of $300-500 for two people. Instead those fancy nights out will more likely be Corrida, Frasca, or Steakhouse 316, etc.

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  39. Cloves

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered here was absolutely delicious, and the waitstaff were excellent. Would highly recommend if you have the money to spend for a nice dinner out.

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  40. HJman

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall very good experience. Wait staff very attentive and food tasty and prepared with excellent presentation.

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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 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
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • 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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