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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

4.7
4.7
138 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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 31 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

  • 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

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What 138 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Overall

  • Boulder Area

    Best Ambiance

  • Boulder Area

    Good for business meals

  • 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

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  1. MollyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Tuscan food! Fresh and innovative food. Good drinks and loved the atmosphere.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was fantastic. The menu was fantastic with lots of options. Deserts were yum!
  3. Benjaminn

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Colorado, and an easy contender for the best restaurant in Boulder. Stella's is elegant and classy down to every last detail. The staff is warm and welcoming, the space is beautiful, and the atmosphere is mellow, including the chill, relaxing music. The food is unreal. Every dish is immensely flavorful and true to its roots, and everything has a personal touch from the chef. The bee tartare was particularly mind-boggling.. If you find yourself having a hard time picking just one pasta, I have good news: it's impossible to make a bad choice. Also, get two desserts. The terra-misu and whatever else sounds good to you. Live a little. I was blown away by the quality of our meal (reinforced when we saw how reasonable our bill was) and the overall experience. I can't wait to eat here again.
  4. Mary

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the BEST restaurant in Boulder, be it for a special occasion or standard meeting with friends! Beautiful presentation, well-sourced and thoughtful culinary dishes, and perfect service. Our server, Florin, was a delight!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very great service from the host to my waiter and chefs. I accidentally scheduled a table for the wrong time, and without hesitation they were there to get me situated very quickly.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing and the atmosphere was phenomenal .
  7. AlanR

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful new addition to Boulder's dining choices. From its entryway behind a door marked only by a letter "S," to its lovely dining room with a large bar in its center and a more urban feel then most of Boulder's dining, to its excellent and diverse options of Italian cuisine with a bit of modernist influence, to excellent staff with Stella in the mix, dinner was an excellent experience and one we will revisit soon.
  8. Elsbells1

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good quality of traditional Italian dishes. Beautifully decorated with definitely a city vibe.
  9. MuchADO

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. So unlike anything else in Boulder. Celebrated Mother's Day there. My one year old grandson truly enjoyed the risotto with porcini mushrooms. Very upbeat, urban atmosphere.
  10. MichaelM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the most exquisite interior of any restaurant in Boulder--bar none. Service and food match the decor. Truly unique spot that must be experienced.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very special brunch experience once we figured out where the entrance is! Main courses were special while the potatoes and tomatoes were just ok. Very unique Caesar salad and breads.
  12. PaigeM

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool space, thoughtful and well educated service, food was a delight! Great balanced and interesting flavors, a nice elevation from the masses. We will definitely be back!!!
  13. AndresG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend, our favorite place in Boulder!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family meal to celebrate daughters graduation from CU. Great service, ambiance and food was superb all around. Fantastic gem.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classy upscale place with delicious food and I liked their plating style.
  16. lindam

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    You get what you pay for - great ambiance with a quiet atmosphere, great food that's beautifully prepared and WITHOUT SEED OILS - yay! They use olive oil in their sauces and prep. The raviolis were bland which is the only negative. The bread and desserts were amazing and the service was great. Can't wait to come back!
  17. RayB

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good and the waitstaff was outstanding. The decor is amazing.
  18. Boulderdiner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for our anniversary! Great food, service and ambiance, love this place.
  19. TonyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This was my 1st time here and my family and I loved it. We all had a great time enjoying the service, food and entertainment.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Ambiance food service 10/10. Very NYC style restaurant!
  21. MicheleW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Most of us liked our food. The service was excellent. But, the whole scene was the most impressive thing. The restaurant's designers managed to create a room that allowed for easy conversation even though it was crowded. The design is also beautiful. I really like this place. We are going back for my birthday.
  22. RhondaG

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration—love Shawna!
  23. HenryB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant sets a new standard on the Front Range in nearly every category. Design, ambience, waitstaff, menu selection, cocktails and price point were all in perfect alignment. This is the third meal we've had there and incredibly, it keeps getting better. Stella herself was there and chatted with our group for a few minutes. A lovely, thoughtful, energetic personality, with an eagle eye on every aspect of the operation. We're headed back on May 18th. Can't wait. The Vitelli Milanese was the best I've had anywhere, including Milan.
  24. Amanda

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We asked for food without nuts because of an allergy, and it still came with nuts on top. And all of the meals came out cold, and weren't very flavorful. The ambiance was great but overall food and service could have been better.
  25. Jenny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a magical experience at Stella’s. The food is authentic, staff is loving and amazing, and the atmosphere is high vibrational.
  26. ScottF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great ambiance and decor. And the wrap around bar is really convenient for those who don't have a reservation.
  27. Jeff

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed this restaurant. What a great vibe! We got there right when our reservation was set, but the table wasn't ready so they suggested we sit at the beautiful bar. I was almost afraid that they forgot about us, but 10 minutes later we were seated and ordering drinks. Great 3-piece jazz band and very cool artwork. I don't think I've been in a Boulder restaurant with that much energy before. Food was solid, and not too fussy. Pretty good value as well. Will definitely go back!
  28. AnnT

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. All 4 of the vegan items we tried were amazing. Lovely anniversary dinner. Will be back.
  29. DebbieG

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the decor, glassware, wine list options. Food was cooked perfectly, every course. Even the olive oil served with the fresh, warm bread was stunning
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Refreshing new Boulder restaurant. Very professional staff. Cool decor, without being pretentious. The food was Italian, but unlike any other Italian restaurant in Boulder. Inspired preparations, flavorful without being heavy. We will definitely be back.
  31. Travelerj

    Denver

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Stella's. It was excellent. Stella's is a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance. It is expensive. The food was excellent and presented beautifully. Unfortunately the dessert selection is very limited . We look forward to experiencing Stella's again.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stella’s Cucina was excellent in all aspects. The service was phenomenal, food and cocktails were delicious, and the space was beautiful
  33. DocB

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Not your typical Italian restaurant. Excellent service and creative entrees. The atmosphere is great as is the jazz trio. Looking forward to eating at the bar next visit.
  34. foodreviewer

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    food was terrible and was sitting at the table for 3 plus hours. did not accomplish anything took forever to get food and drinks.
  35. Jill

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We had an early reservation. Our server didn’t show up for almost 25 minutes while we waited. The appetizers (beef carpaccio, artichoke and octopus dishes) were very very good. My date and I had 2 types of pasta - 1 was the special with fettuccine, Ragu and truffle. The other was tagliolini with lamb and pomegranate. Both were just average. The tagliolini was definitely the better of the two. The atmosphere is kinda fun. It’s an open, fresh feeling space with some live music.
  36. BrookP

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Stella’s for the first time last night. It was amazing! Loved the ambiance, food, and had great service. Stepping into Stella’s was like stepping out of Boulder and into a big city scene. There is no other dining experience like it in Boulder. Also, the live DJ was a nice touch as it added a cool vibe to the unique experience without overpowering it. Can’t wait to return!
  37. boulderfoodies

    Denver

    235 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    235 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit, we loved it. We celebrated my wife's birthday with my daughter and her boyfriend. What a classy addition to Boulder's dining scene! Everything was perfect, the service (Owen) was impeccable, ambiance is other worldly and, of course, the food and drinks were excellent. We started with a variety of appetizers, all were delicious. Our mains were Spinach Ravioli, Lamb w/Tagliolini and Veal (for two), all of which were beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. We enjoyed seeing and talking with James again and wish him the best in this new adventure. We'll be back......
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing evening again at Stella’s Cucina! The food is delicious- all of it! Order the entire menu.
  39. AndyM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great restaurant. It feels like a fancy NYC dinner club in downtown Boulder. Live music and you can still carry on a normal conversation.
  40. LisaL

    Denver

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything - food, service, ambience - was superb! What a gem!

FAQs

Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 138 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 31 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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