Trattoria Stella

This has been my first experience out since quarantine but I feel like it was still just amazing. I savored every fight and it was worth it. We have gorgonzola cheese dip with the fresh fruit and bread it was phenomenon. My boyfriend had the lasagna that had a beautiful flavor. I had the asparagus truffle pasta, it was clean and fresh and with arugula changed the flavor just slightly.

This is what I imagine a trattoria feeling like in italy! Homey feel, kind staff, and incredible food. Good wine & good value - our go-to place to take visitors to show them a welcoming feel

The ambiance and service was 5 stars, but the food was 3 stars because the pasta was under seasoned (we added a good amount of salt and red pepper flakes - necessary) and a little bland. However, the desert (we got the blueberry cheesecake) was incredibly delicious. You can tell that it’s made from scratch because it was creamy, so flavorful and fresh.

Delightful, authentic Italian Restaurant in The Highlands. A unique feel of Italy in Denver! The lasagna was fresh with the sweet taste of basil coming through the layers that take your taste buds to another level! There is a difference in the texture and flavor of genuine Italian food preparation that comes through on all the dishes at Trattoria Stella. The bread is addictive and served with EVOO.

The desserts are the best in Denver! Come visit this trendy community and be an integral part of the experience.

Arrived solo around 8pm on a comfortable Sunday night. The hostess was busy preparing seats in an almost full house, yet I was seated within 5 minutes.

The place gives off a nice hole-in-the-wall feel, very reminiscent of Boston's North End. I was able to sit toward the end of the outside patio toward the street, which was a nice way to spend my visit.

The crowd was lively, and I felt at home. I ordered a glass of wine ($11) and spaghetti bolognese ($16). The wine was fantastic, while the spaghetti was sub and small portioned.

The waiter was pleasant enough, although reacted poorly to my wine choice (I don't like dry wines, but whatever you want) and strangely to my food order (good, because we are out of other things). When I got my food, he said (are you good?) in an informal way, which I found strange as well.

Overall, a pleasant experience and I would come back to try another meal. Good for families or couples.