Lo Stella Ristorante 1135 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

"Recently visited a top-notch Italian restaurant here in Denver, and it truly lived up to the hype – had to wait nearly a month to snag a table! The wine list was impressive, and the service was outstanding, especially thanks to a blonde waitress who looked after us. She was attentive, patient, and incredibly calm throughout, a real gem compared to many places in Denver where you feel rushed to make room for the next customer. The dishes were sublime; the meat was tender, and the burrata was tasty, though I reckon it could've been a tad larger, same goes for the filet mignon. Definitely give the bread basket a go, it's worth it. Plus, the location and ambiance are spot-on, like a little slice of Italy. Now, for the downside – the prices. They're steep, even by Denver's standards, which took me aback. Having visited Italy twice, I adore Italian cuisine and know that great food there doesn't have to break the bank. In Italy, the dishes are not only high in quality but also generous in quantity, something I value greatly. So, while the restaurant is certainly worth a visit to experience its offerings, the high prices and less hearty portions might make me think twice about returning. I appreciate a hearty meal and love to eat well and a lot; although I can afford it, value is important to me."

"Saw a video online of cheese being melted and poured over steak and booked a reservation for my birthday dinner. I was no disappointed! From the bread, to the 3 main dishes, moscato wine and apple tart… service and everything was amazing!"

"My Husband and I had the best experience! We made a reservation for 7pm on a Wed night. We were greeted almost immediately after walking in. Within a few minutes we were seated. Such a cute little place, very fancy. The service was amazing! Luca did not miss a beat! Very attentive, super efficient, and friendly. Even though he was juggling many tables, we never had to wait for anything or ask twice for something. The food was soooo delicious! As someone who has lived in Genoa, Italy, it was very surreal to taste food this amazing again! It brought me back to my childhood! I never drink, bust Luca recommend this amazing wine, and it was perfect! We ordered everything: Wine, appetizer, dinner, desert, and coffee! We really got the full experience and we LOVED EVERTHING! I am first generation Sicilian, I've lived in CO for 23 years, and this by far the BEST Italian restaurant I have been to since I moved here! I will be back of course, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates great food!"

"We came in at 5:30 Luca was attentive. Started getting busy and saw our food come up and it was 5 min before it came to us. I would think if a server saw it sitting there they would deliver it. I came here because they supposedly tossed the pasta in a cheese rind. I never saw that. I would suggest table side as I had in Amsterdam. It’s a small restaurant and a little noisy. I think the food is average. Luca was a good waiter he just had too many tables."

"Excellent authentic Italian dinner and wine selections. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was casual, warm and a little loud, there isn’t a place to wait for your table except in the doorway. Everything we had was delightful and felt like we were dining in a trattoria in northern Italy."