Trattoria Stella

Name: Trattoria Stella
Address: 1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI, United States, 49684-3287
Telephone: (231) 929-8989
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2433 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Established in 2004 in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Trattoria Stella is an award-winning Italian restaurant with an emphasis on authenticity and service. Our seating is limited due to COVID-related restrictions, so we are reservation only for the foreseeable future. We have a frequently changing menu featuring house made charcuterie, pasta, burrata, gelato, desserts and more. Our cocktail program is extensive. Our wine list is loaded with hand-selected items primarily from our three favorite peninsulas (Italy, Old Mission and Leelanau) with a sprinkling of favorites from elsewhere in the world.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 929-8989

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 929-8989
Website
http://www.stellatc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Myles Anton

Location
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI 49684-3287
Neighborhood
Traverse City
Cross street
Village at Grand Traverse Commons GPS=830 Cottageview Dr
Parking details
PARKING: You may park anywhere EXCEPT in the cutout between our main stand-alone sign and the bus stop. That area is reserved for curbside delivery.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$11.00
oven-baked crostini topped with house stracchino cheese, roasted mini sweet peppers, basil & lemon
Mpanatigghi$11.00
fried Sardinian empañadas, carrot & sweet potato filling, spicy sundried tomato relish, lemon aioli
Atlantic Calamari$16.00
cornmeal flour dusted & fried, mashed fagioli, tomatoes, garlic, black pepper
Spanish Octopus$21.00
char-grilled, house Calabrese sausage, smoked shallots, rice beans, tomato
Blue Hill Bay Mussels$17.00
pan-steamed, toasted garlic ciabatta, hot mustard cream
Veal Brain$16.00
"in Cartoccio," butter poached in foil, grissini, marjoram, nutmeg, sea salt
Veal Sweetbreads$16.00
mushroom & mozzarella ravioli, all'arrabiata
White Pizza$14.00
mozzarella & ricotta cheeses, roasted garlic cloves, Italian parsley
Red Pizza$15.00
soppressata, house Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan, tomato sauce
Chef's Taste
today's selection from Chef Myles' whole animal offal
- Market

Antipasti Freddi

Burrata$22.00
house-made, shaved Toscana salami, charred tomato vinaigrette, crostini
Cheese Board$20.00
choice of three, served with house gelatini, peach & apricot mostarda, vanilla-steeped sundried strawberries, date & onion puree, spiced nuts, crostini. Taleggio d.o.p.; sottocenere di tartufo d.o.p.; castlerosso d.o.p.; pecorino toscano stagionato d.o.p.; montasio d.o.p.
Charcuterie$20.00
house-made, duck liver paté, pork cacciatore sausage, mazzafegati, smoked pork pastrami, sundried cherry mostarda, giardiniera vegetables, shallot & parsley insalata, crostini
Angus Beef Carpaccio*$15.00
shaved thin & served raw, Parmigiano Reggiano, red onions, coccoli, extra virgin olive oil & cracked black pepper

Oysters*

served raw on the half shell with accoutrements

Beau Soleil
new brunswick
- ea$4.00
Ninigret Nectars
rhode island
- ea$4.00
Katama Bay
maine
- ea$4.00

Zuppe & Verdure

Minestrone$9.00
Rainbow Carrots$12.00
oven-roasted & served hot, whipped goat cheese, fried garbanzo beans, Trapanese almond pesto with brown sugar, mint & basil
Arugula$13.00
Granny Smith apples, fresh blackberries, sundried blueberries, candied hazelnuts & pecans, pumpkin seeds, honey crema, lemon vinaigrette
Greens$12.00
tiny focaccia croutons, Gorgonzola cheese, seedless cucumbers, Castlevetrano olives, house peperoncini, tomatoes, sweet herb vinaigrette
Shaved Fennel$11.00
orange segments, golden raisins, sliced Red Delicious apples, toasted pistachios, mint, orange vinaigrette
Shaved Celery$10.00
sautéed & chilled cremini mushrooms, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon vinaigrette, parsley

Paste

Ravioli$25.00
house-made, ricotta & mozzarella cheese filling, whipped ricotta, simple tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic butter
Fettuccine$27.00
house-made, slow-cooked duck Long Island duck leg, roasted sweet potatoes & tomatoes, Calabrian chile paste, red pepper cream sauce
Maltagliati$26.00
house-made, Angus beef bolognese, fried sage leaves, Parmigiano Reggiano
Spaghetti$28.00
house-made, lamb meatballs & soft parsnips in charred green onion pesto & a pinch of curry, classic marinara

Pietanze

Bay of Fundy Salmon$36.00
pan-seared, shrimp cream & Parmesan risotto, primavera vegetables, sauce Putanesca with tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, caperberries, chiles & garlic
Wild-Caught Atlantic Hake Picatta$34.00
pan-seared, artichokes, golden potatoes with rosemary & white pepper, broccoli, baby spinach, capers & lemon butter
Chicken Saltimbocca$35.00
pan-seared breast, Fontina Fontal cheese, prosciutto di Parma ham, gnocchetti, shiitake mushrooms, roasted red onions, sage, smoked tomato & Marsala sauces
Pork "Due Preparazione"$36.00
char-grilled shoulder steak, house sweet Italian link sausage, soft corn polenta, green peppers & Vidalia onions, lemon zest & fennel pollen

Special Events In May

Polenta Night

Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 6:00pm. $50pp / $25 kids under 12. Tickets available at stellatc.com/special-events. We are very excited to partner withWe Fight to bring you this very special one night only dinner! The beauty of this meal is the family atmosphere, the sharing, and the company. Additionally, we will feature a zero-proof cocktail menu created & hand crafted by our talented bar staff alongside our incredible beverage list. All proceeds will benefit the Community Youth Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Primi

Focaccia e Ciabatta
Field Greens
avocado, tomatoes, herb vinaigrette, cucumbers, balsamic
Beets
roasted & chilled, house fresh mozzarella, red onion, Pink Lady apples, strawberry vinaigrette

Polenta

served with four sauces:

Gorgonzola Cream
Mushroom & Rosemary
Tomato, Basil & Oregano
Beef & Pork Ragu

Dolce

Tiramisu
chocolate & caramel sauces
Blood Orange Strawberry Sorbetto
strawberries, raspberries & pineapple

Zero-Proof Cocktails

For those wishing to imbibe, wine, beer & liquor will be available for purchase during the event

Lucky Clover
Guntzviller Farms raspberry juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, orange flower water, egg white, fresh raspberries
Macau Mule
pineapple & fresh lime juices served over ice and topped with our custom-crafted Tangawizi ginger beer and a squeeze of lime
Polyjuice Potion
handmade lemonade, pea flower tea, lavender extract, candy swizzle stick
Colibri
house-made grenadine, Sparkle up, orange slice
Step In Thyme
thyme water, house-made lime cordial, custom-crafted Countess of Chinchón Tonic, topped with a sprig of thyme
Basilisk Venom
lime cordial, soda water, mint

Stellar Cellar Dinner

An exclusive library wine dinner featuring Trattoria Stella and Left Foot Charley. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 6:00pm. Tickets available at stellatc.com/special-events

Stellar Cellar Dinner$150.00
Chef Myles Anton of Trattoria Stella and Bryan Ulbrich of Left Foot Charley invite you to experience an unparalleled wine dinner showcasing wines from throughout Left Foot Charley's history. This eight-course meal will feature eleven of LFC's award-winning wines, some of which are the very last bottles in the library

What 2,433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Tiff25
Northern MI
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I have dinner here every year for my birthday, and it never disappoints! The Duck Foie Gras is our all time favorite!
ED
ErinD
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous experience. David, our waiter, was extremely knowledgeable and fun to have at our table. We tried veal brain for the first time, and it was unbelievable. We order a bunch of different appetizers and entrees, and everything was beyond our expectations! Cannot recommend enough.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! Thank you!
A
Andrew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Traverse City. I have never been even close to disappointed with my experience.
n
nightonthetown
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Wonderful dinner before the Nutcracker Ballet! Burrata was delicious and highly recommended! Ravioli with the pears was tasty. Holiday cocktails were great!
LC
LeslieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service! Fantastic meal that never disappoints! Love the atmosphere they have created, which is why we continue to return and make the 3-hour drive. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
I’ve been coming to Trattoria every year for the past 5 around the holidays. The experience we had was horrible and utterly disappointing. Our server was a nightmare to deal with. He was extraordinarily condescending to our group and wanted nothing to do with giving us a positive experience throughout the entire meal. He told us it “wasn’t his job” to figure out what type of food we might like and danced around all of our questions as if it was a burden. We spent $500 on our meal to be belittled. For the locals and visitors- this place isn’t what it used to be.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food very knowledgeable server
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tennisashoe
Northern MI
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So glad we picked Stella for our 35th anniversary. The champagne, food and service were extraordinary. Ali took great care of us and made perfect recommendations. Wonderful night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nice neighborhood venue for us with a casual bar. We walked over to enjoy their delicious red pizza on a quiet weeknight after the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hailey was an amazing server, so knowledgeable and friendly. She was an absolute delight and the food was outstanding!
DO
DanO
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome meal and Dave was excellent. He knew all the best things on the menu. Not sure there was a bad item!
GF
GregoryF
Western NC
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good. Not exceptional. Service was very good - albeit a bit rushed. Good restaurante, nothing exceptional about it though
DW
DaveW
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, atmosphere, service, cocktails and wine list. And yes, dessert was Excellent as well. We have tried several items on the menu and their specials, and we have never been disappointed.
S
Snowbirds
Charleston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been to Stella since the pandemic, but it hasn’t missed a beat. Wonderful selection on the menu, and everything we ordered was A+, as was the service.
SC
SamC
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joseph is an awesome waiter. The setting and the food are superlative.
BL
BeachLov3r
Indiana
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wine was wonderful. The other 3 in our party loved their food. My pork chop with rice was so salty it was nearly inedible. I could only taste the salt. Even my son-in-law who is a former college football player with a big appetite didn’t eat mine. If not for the most amazing atmosphere and ambiance, I wouldn’t go back. This is such an amazing experience to just be there! Maybe I will order the mushroom pizza next time? My husbands short ribs were wonderful he said and prepared to perfection. My son-in-laws lobster and Gulf Shrimp dish was wonderful too. Excellent limoncello.
LD
LaurenD
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for a romantic dinner with outstanding Italian food and service!
JW
JudyW
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect location to celebrate our anniversary. We chose a couple appetizers to share, good wine, and wonderful entrees (I had the Hake and I'd order again for sure!). My husband chose the gelato for dessert, I chose the lemon/raspberry option (our waiter said it was custard) - they were both delicious and the perfect ending to a wonderful evening!
EG
ErickaG
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
David and Abbie were excellent! The food, service and ambiance was amazing.
WW
WilliamW
Northern MI
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great use of innovative flavors and distinctive variations on old standbys. Only critique was entrees tended to be too salty for our taste. Great staff and very nice evening.
SN
SNDThomas
Oklahoma City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat for all the reasons you would want. We will be back!
B
Benr
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
For two people, one drink, one appetizer, and no desert was 133 bucks (not counting tip) which is pricey for the marginal food quality. Both entrees were incredibly salty (surprisingly so). The hake fish was very oily. The food was OK, but not gourmet. Other restaurants in this class range tend to be superior (Apache Trout Grill for example or the old Franklin [now defunct])
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Server was extremely knowledgeable and chefs creations fantastic. The brick walls make a little chilly but love that you can hold a conversation.
KK
KatieK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The scallops were amazing! 😍 The salads were delicious as well.
KB
KeriB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience here! Amazing service and equally incredible food.
M
Meggy
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Annual trip to Stella did not disappoint! Always inventive dishes and cocktails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite, every time, never leave still hungry like lots of tc “small plates “
KS
KearyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience! We were there for our engagement moment and they made us feel like the only people in the restaurant. We will be coming back for all of our special occasions, especially our anniversary. Thank you to Abby and the countless other team members who made our experience amazing. Let’s not forget the kitchen, you rock as well.
SA
SteveA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service was excellent. Our table was in a high traffic area, a bit of a challenge to have a dinner conversation.
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Thomas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As usual, food was outstanding, as was the service. But the background music was awful and obtrusive...like something you'd hear in a cheap bar. Come on, let's have some quality music that doesn't detract from the food. Or better yet, no music at all, so patrons can concentrate on the great food. (Maybe the music should be confined to the bar area.)
PK
PamKelley
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and attentive waiter Craig. It was a perfect setting for a cool November night.
TH
TimH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Outstanding from every angle. The perfect special occasion destination.
J
Jenn
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely adore this restaurant. Food is always on point, service impeccable and atmosphere, wonderful.
CP
CherylP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Knowledge of waitstaff impressive. Gave great advice on all parts of menu. We loved the Spanish Octopus and Hake
DM
DeliciousMeal
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!
t
tigerpaw
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual another great experience at Stella’s!!!!
NF
NorthernFoodie
Indiana
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Still my favorite restaurant in Traverse City,. Great white pizza, homemade pasta. Lovely local farm Salads, home made bread, wonderful pasty chef making an apple dessert. Having to wait a pretty long time to get our wine which then rushed our appetizer and salad and main courses would be the only suggestion to improve - but overall a truly memorable wonderful evening.
DD
DanielD
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our third time here and each time is unique and very special. The staff are warm and friendly and very good at what they do, even the those that cleared our table of plates were very pleasant. But then there is the food. Wow - what the chef creates is music to our taste buds. Thank the Lord he gave us the ability to taste and gave the chef the creativity to create fabulous meals. Have an appetizer, salad and/or cheese plate so you experience something new. The good news is you won’t be able to eat all the main course so you get to bring home leftovers. Oh yeah, the bread, another must have and ask for extra just so you might have to take some home. Great environment and ambiance - a very special place!
GW
GlenW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
one word - Delicious. Will most-definitly go back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Trattoria Stella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (231) 929-8989.

Trattoria Stella is rated 4.8 stars by 2433 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 929-8989

Additional information

Cross street
Village at Grand Traverse Commons GPS=830 Cottageview Dr
Neighborhood
Traverse City
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
PARKING: You may park anywhere EXCEPT in the cutout between our main stand-alone sign and the bus stop. That area is reserved for curbside delivery.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Myles Anton
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stellatc.com/
Phone number
(231) 929-8989

Trattoria Stella

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Spanish Octopus

Burrata

Ravioli

Antipasti Caldi

Bruschetta$11.00

Mpanatigghi$11.00

Atlantic Calamari$16.00

Spanish Octopus$21.00

Blue Hill Bay Mussels$17.00

Veal Brain$16.00

Veal Sweetbreads$16.00

White Pizza$14.00

Red Pizza$15.00

Chef's Taste

Antipasti Freddi

Burrata$22.00

Cheese Board$20.00

Charcuterie$20.00

Angus Beef Carpaccio*$15.00

Oysters*

Beau Soleil

Ninigret Nectars

Katama Bay

Zuppe & Verdure

Minestrone$9.00

Rainbow Carrots$12.00

Arugula$13.00

Greens$12.00

Shaved Fennel$11.00

Shaved Celery$10.00

Paste

Ravioli$25.00

Fettuccine$27.00

Maltagliati$26.00

Spaghetti$28.00

Pietanze

Bay of Fundy Salmon$36.00

Wild-Caught Atlantic Hake Picatta$34.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$35.00

Pork "Due Preparazione"$36.00

Special Events In May

Polenta Night

Primi

Focaccia e Ciabatta

Field Greens

Beets

Polenta

Gorgonzola Cream

Mushroom & Rosemary

Tomato, Basil & Oregano

Beef & Pork Ragu

Dolce

Tiramisu

Blood Orange Strawberry Sorbetto

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Lucky Clover

Macau Mule

Polyjuice Potion

Colibri

Step In Thyme

Basilisk Venom

Stellar Cellar Dinner

Stellar Cellar Dinner$150.00

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