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3470 W. 32nd Ave. Denver, CO 80211

303-458-1128

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Westword
Recommended
Best Bread Puddings
Award Winner 2001

Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Sun 10am-2pm, Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, Daily 5pm-10pm

Price: $$
Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, cash, ATM/Debit

Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Reservations: Accepted, Not Accepted, Call-Ahead Seating Available

Parking: Street

Description

Tom and Marna Sumners have now doubled the fun with two locations of Trattoria Stella, their hip neighborhood bistro -- one on the west side, one on the east. Both are comfortable spots, with eclectic menus that aren't afraid to take chances -- and regulars who appreciate the results. Sunday brunch is particularly popular.

2001 | Best Bread Puddings

Man does not live by bread puddings alone, although one bite of Trattoria Stella's creations might suggest otherwise. Pastry queen Marna Freeman often has two or three puddings on the menu: The fruit-filled puddings vary depending on what's in season -- the occasional combo of blackberries, cherries and lemon is to die for -- and the others usually involve either chocolate or mascarpone for extra richness. Every slice is sure to be stunning, with a unique cakelike texture that makes for less... More »
2000 | Best crêpes

On weekend mornings, the three chefs at Trattoria Stella, a groovy little bistro in northwest Denver, take a look at what's fresh in the fruit market that day, then stir up some highly desirable crêpe combinations. First they pour fresh egg batter into a crêpe pan and fry it golden, then fill the crêpe with such delights as locally grown blueberries and blackberries, or nectarines and raspberries, or just-picked strawberries -- each filling gently cooked in a simple syrup... More »

Trattoria Stella

By Jason Sheehan | Thu, September 22, 2005

Cafe Star (see review) was brought to us by the same people who opened Trattoria Stella six years ago. And while there's not anything wrong with Stella (in fact, there's a lot I really like about it), if I were told to pick two places on absolute ... More »
Neighborhood Match

By Kyle Wagner | Thu, April 27, 2000

The 3400 block of West 32nd Avenue is a melting pot. A green-and-purple-painted bookshop shares the street with antique stores, the South American eatery Sabor Latino, a coffee shop, a purveyor of new-age paraphernalia, a liquor store, a clothing ... More »

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1business | Denver, CO | 1 Reviews

| Tue, March 27, 2012

Enjoyed my first visit, but not my second. I knew what I wanted and the first time I saw the server, I ordered my entree. I was still waiting 50 minutes later to receive it, while other diners around me that had ordered after me had already received their dinners. Bill was slightly off, too. I like how cozy and friendly the place can be, but I don't trust that I'm going to receive service worth paying for.
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boyhollow | Denver, CO | 29 Reviews

| Tue, January 19, 2010

Best restaurant on Colfax. Have never had anything but the best experience here. Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic ambiance.
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tannaruzicka | Denver, CO | 307 Reviews

| Fri, May 15, 2009

Honestly, this is the best pasta in Denver! I typically shy aware from Italian restaurants after living in Italy for 6 months, but not Trattoria Stella! They have the cutest patio, delicious bread, great wine selection, and the pasta dishes. The pasta dishes aren't to big and overwhelming, but absolutely amazing!
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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$8.95

Fried Green Tomatoes
thick sliced fried green tomatoes served with arugula walnut pesto and ricotta cheese

$9.95

Baked Brie
brie cheese topped with roasted garlic & rosemary served warm with fresh bread & fruit

$9.95

Whipped Gorgonzola
fresh gorgonzola whipped with roasted garlic, cream cheese, sour cream & toasted walnuts, served with fresh baked bread and fruit

$10.95

Mussels
p.e.i. mussels steamed with baby spinach, and house chorizo in spicy tomato broth

$10.95

Fontina Truffle Fonduta
melted fontina cheese and caramelized onions finished with roma tomatoes and white truffle oil served with fresh fruit and italian bread

SALADS
Mustard Balsamic, Creamy Gorgonzola, Lemon Cherry, Strawberry Balsamic, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Creamy Basil. Prepared With Gorgonzola Cheese

$3.95

Carrot House
mixed greens with carrots & grape tomatoes served your choice of dressing

$3.95

Cherry House
mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese & sun dried cherries served your choice of dressing

$9.95

Sauteed Garlic Vegetables
sautéed vegetables over mixed greens & baby spinach finished with goat cheese, pine nuts and your choice of dressing

$10.95

Winter Pear
caramelized pears & sun dried cherries served warm on a bed of baby spinach, arugula, gorgonzola cheese & candied walnuts combined with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic reduction

$10.95

Tom’s Basil
baby spinach, fresh basil, roma tomatoes, house mozzarella cheese, red onions, kalamata & sicilian olives and served with a side of mustard balsamic dressing

$10.95

32nd Street
mixed greens, red bird chicken breast, sun dried cherries, roasted pecans & goat cheese with lemon and morello cherry vinaigrette

$10.95

Walnut Chicken
baby spinach, red bird chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and carrots, roma tomatoes, toasted walnuts & gorgonzola cheese with our rich creamy gorgonzola dressing

$11.95

Crispy Prosciutto Salad
crispy prosciutto di parma, calamyrna figs, red onions, candied walnuts, mixed greens, baby spinach & gorgonzola cheese tossed with our red wine vinaigrette dressing

$13.95

Salmon
pan seared salmon fillet served on a bed of baby arugula, roasted red beets, shaved fennel and organic blood orange segments tossed in basil vinaigrette

$13.95

Spicy Garlic Shrimp
spicy garlic sautéed shrimp, red onions, grape tomatoes, mixed greens & baby spinach tossed with our creamy basil dressing

Pasta

$10.95

Spaghetti Arrabiatta
tomato spaghetti tossed with spicy tomato sauce cooked with, olive oil, garlic, bacon, chipotle, red pepper flakes, basil & pancetta, a house favorite!

$13.95

Spaghetti Bolognese
italian sausage, ground beef & ground pork simmered slowly with plum tomatoes, carrots, sweet onions, and white wine. egg spaghetti finishes this traditional meat sauce

$12.95

Italian Sausage With Roasted Red Peppers
italian sausage & fire roasted red peppers in caramelized onion tomato sauce tossed with tomato spaghetti

$13.95

Vodka Scampi
black tiger shrimp, asparagus, grape tomatoes & shallots in vodka scampi sauce tossed with tomato spaghetti

$12.95

Ravioli
pumpkin pasta stuffed with roasted pumpkin, arugula and gorgonzola cheese, served with sundried cherries and pancetta drizzled with a light marsala butter finished with candied walnuts

$13.95

Truffled Asparagus Spaghetti
asparagus, wilted arugula, pine nuts, shallots & wild mushrooms in thyme butter tossed with egg spaghetti and finished with a drizzle of white truffle oil

$10.95

Fresh Tomato & Basil Spaghetti
egg spaghetti tossed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh roma tomatoes and basil, a wonderfully light dish!

$10.95

Skipza
vegetables sautéed in our traditional aglio olio sauce combined with spinach spaghetti sprinkled withtoasted almonds

$13.95

32nd Street Pasta
black tiger shrimp, roasted pecans, sun dried cherries sautéed in a spicy lemon aglio olio tossed withspinach spaghetti garnished with goat cheese

$12.95

Tomato Vodka Cream
house italian sausage & baby spinach in a light tomato vodka cream sauce with fettuccine

$12.95

Creamy Sausage Rigate
stella’s signature pork sausage cooked with cream and a touch of tomato sauce tossed with fresh beet pipe rigate pasta

$10.95

Rigate Primavera
fresh asparagus, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers & broccoli cooked in a rich alfredo sauce tossed with beet pipe rigate pasta

$12.95

Mustard Brie Pasta
broccoli, portabella and crimini mushrooms cooked in a decadent whole grain mustard and brie cheese cream sauce tossed with tomato spaghetti

$12.95

Flank Steak Pasta
beer braised flank steak, baby spinach, portabella and crimini mushrooms tossed with egg fettuccine in porcini mushroom cream finished with fresh thyme

Entree

$13.95

Shrimp Pesto Gnocchi
black tiger shrimp, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes tossed with pan seared gnocchi in our fresh arugula walnut pesto and a touch of cream

$16.95

Osso Bucco Bianco
chardonnay braised colorado pork shank served over crispy sage polenta, sautéed white beans and baby spinach

$14.95

Ciopinno
a mixture of fresh, plump seafood, cipollini onions and butternut squash simmered slowly in shrimp stock, tomato sauce, saffron, red pepper and garlic, served over a crispy risotto cake

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Trattoria Stella

3470 W. 32nd Ave. Denver, CO 80211

303-458-1128

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2001 | Best Bread Puddings

2000 | Best crêpes