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Stella's Cucina, Boulder, CO

Stella's Cucina

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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 733 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "amazing food," making it a standout dining destination in Boulder. Guests rave about its "exceptional service" and "romantic ambiance." The innovative Italian menu and live music contribute to a memorable experience. While some dishes may not meet all expectations, Stella's remains a "favorite" for many patrons.

733 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Suzanne VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Charles

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Meredy

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, everything was exquisite! The food was incredible, service was top notch, even the restrooms were pristine. Can’t wait to come back!

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  5. Arthur

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a romantic evening out in Boulder, this is the place! This and Basta!

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  6. Mark VIP

    Charleston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool vibe paired with creative dishes - we'll be coming back for sure!

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  7. Helen

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere, great food & service. I will be back

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  8. John VIP

    Denver52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Florin our waiter was exceptional as well as Sara in the front of the house

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  9. Tamara

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we walked in the staff was engaging and delightful. Dining at Stella’s is an experience extraordinaire! Each dish a masterpiece of flavor and our fabulous server, Lindsey, is attentive and delightful and made us feel so special and welcome. This was our first time at Stella’s and we were planning our next visit before our meal was finished!!

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  10. David VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Olig (server) was really great - helpful, efficient and friendly.

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Stella's Cucina is rated 4.7 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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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