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

2016 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

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 5:00 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 2,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant never disappoints! My husband and I come here every couple of years, and we’ve never had a bad experience. It is definitely one of our favorites!
PT
PeterT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten in many fine restaurants across the country and abroad. Trattoria Stella is our favorite. Unfailingly superb in every way.
D
Divadarlene
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to dine at Stella. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous, and gives amazing recommendations. Never had a single bite that we didn’t LOVE!
DM
DawnM
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience. One of the best in traverse city!! Must make reservations gets busy real quickly. Food was outstanding as well as service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another amazing dinner at Stella’s. Creative cocktails and calamari to start. Excellent service by Skylar
LN
LouisN
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dishes included a variety of fresh vegetables. For me, a particular treat was the sauteed morels.
EJ
EvelynJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Worth every penny! Farm to table at its best. Beautifully presented. Our waiter, David, provided excellent service, as well as describing the philosophy of Stella-fresh sourced local ingredients without waste. He was passionate about their mission. The homemade ravioli with fresh morels & fresh asparagus was amazing. My husband ordered the salmon over risotto & primavera veggies-another winner. We ordered tiramisu & took it back to our condo for later (it was the best!). Can’t wait to go back!
BH
BradH
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu. Could have had one of everything! Kristen, our server, was outstanding, very informed and knowledgeable. Can’t go wrong here!
KH
KristineH
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again fantastic. Joseph did a great job!
j
jacklattie
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
TrattStell is always, always excellent. Great cocktails, wine, starters, and mains, and the service is some of the best in Michigan. Everyone has such a great energy in there, you get the sense they really like what they do. It would be hard for us to come to Traverse City and not stop in for a meal. Bonus for us: they do N/A cocktails like no-one else.
E
Emily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience from the get-go. Food was excellent, the wine recommendations were on point, and service was warm and friendly. Thanks for a great evening!
S
Spaulding
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is varied and always excellent. The service is great. The noise level is high given the interior and the close quarters
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sweetbreads were ridiculously amazing, as was everything else!
AS
AmyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Local to TC and come into Stella once in awhile and never disappointed! Tried the special last night, veal chop and it was divine. I added the fresh local morels to the dish and it was amazing. Service was amazing as well.
SB
SusanB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
I wish they would have had more of a vegetarian option everything all had like some type of meat and I don't eat fish so I wish they would have had like an eggplant Parmesan or you know just something with a pasta and cheese something but there really is no vegetarian things on there that's my only complaint I ended up getting the white pizza which was really very good but I would have liked to have gotten like a real meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner for my husband- staff was wonderful, food was delicious, everything was perfect!
PM
PaulM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal & service ,it's obvious that the kitchen and serving staff were spot on for Saturday's special birthday celebration for our daughter-in-law and other family members. We will return for another great experience at Stella's soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was very informative. Those clearing the table were amazing. Food was by far one of the best experiences we have had since moving to TC. The portions of food were beyond expectations. Overall amazing experience.
KJ
KirkJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal! A bit spendy, but awesome......... Kirk
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere and best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been too. Will be back again and again!
S
Sue42
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every bite was a delight. Our server Hailey was extremely knowledgeable and into the food herself. The atmosphere there is great and they obviously have a few talented chefs. If you want a great Italian dining experience, this is it.
DS
DanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eating at Trattoria Stella is always a wonderful experience. The wait staff are all true professionals who know how to serve customers. The kitchen staff know how to cook delicious food. The restaurant location in the former insane asylum is unique and thought provoking. While dinner at Trattoria Stella isn't cheap, we always enjoy it and keep on coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The entree was above average but I expected more. No seafood entree but one of the two fish options (shrimp/scallops was once on there from reviews) or steak (except a raw one - which I don’t eat). Many people don’t eat duck/lamb and tire of chicken. Plus, we didn’t receive more than a glass of water when I noticed other tables were given the pitcher. One was finally brought after 10 minutes when we put our empty glasses on the side. Also, everyone around us got bread - we never did. Maybe I’m being too picky (because everyone was nice)- it was very good but not worth the $144 spent.
LM
LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and ambiance! Our favorite restaurant in Traverse City.
DA
DonnaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Trattoria Stella is a beautiful space and service was great. I liked that a tasting menu was possible as I wanted smaller portions. The salad options are creative and enjoyable, especially the Arugula salad. I will have to try one of the menu items the next time I'm in the area.
RC
RichardC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a great place to go for a date night is a little more expensive but I spent less than 300 even after ordering a bottle and a couple drinks.
TH
TomH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
My only complaint and it has been for years is folks who like oaked chardonnay should have more choices there. i spent $60 last night to get a good oaked chardonnay but there's no reason to have to spend that much to get a good bottle. The U.S. has tons of good reasonably priced oaked chardonnays and one or two should be staples on the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great
S
Susan
Grand Rapids
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Nice! Great food, knowledgeable waiter and great experience overall
JH
JoanieH
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, great food and service.
KT
KarenT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Such a treat to dine at Stella’s. Everyone was friendly and professional and the food was some of the best I’ve had. The rainbow carrots were beautiful and almost tasted like a dessert as they were so flavorful. The Scottish Salmon had such an interesting mix of flavors and 2 sauces and was also visually pleasing. Such a treat!
MC
MaryC
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and friendly, knowledgeable, attentive service.
KH
KristineH
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as usual!!
JK
JoyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most amazing meal I’ve ever had, and we love trying restaurants. Everything about it was perfect.
SB
StephanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal of my life. Coming here made my wife's birthday very special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Wonderful server but honestly, just an ok overall experience. The house-made pasta dishes were bland. The pasta cooked perfectly but bolognese (usually a favorite because of warmth and robust flavors) was blah - like plain ground beef on noodles. Disappointed. Ravioli was better but at basically ten bucks a packet, we expected to be wowed. Ordered a Martini which came in a rounded champagne /cordial type glass which to me, a Martini requires its own glass so this was odd. -and It wasn’t chilled nearly enough. Wasn’t filled to the rim. What?! On the upside the wine list was good, the staff attentive, and Tiramisu saved the evening. That was perfection. We walked away thinking, “what’s all the rave?”
R
Roberta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great service. I have celiac and the server was knowledgeable and helpful with food options.
M
Michellzeb1
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service!!
CS
CherylS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trattoria Stella was highly recommended to us…definitely did NOT disappoint. From wine, to salads, and main entrée, everything was super delicious. Our waiter, Craig, was excellent, gave spot on recommendations and was very accommodating. Looking to definitely return 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great in all regards.

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 2016 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

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(231) 929-8989

1200 W Eleventh St Traverse City, MI 49684-3287

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 5:00 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Spanish Octopus

Chicken Saltimobocca

Burrata

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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