Trattoria Stella Menu

Welcome to Trattoria Stella, a charming Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Highland Square, Denver. With a cozy cottage ambiance, this eatery offers a delightful menu that elevates traditional Italian cuisine. Dive into their house salads featuring fresh ingredients like mixed greens, goat cheese, and candied walnuts, perfect for a light start.

For pasta lovers, Stella's Classics offer tantalizing dishes like the indulgent Tomato Vodka Cream Fettuccine and the rich Spaghetti Bolognese, each prepared with care and quality ingredients. Customers rave about the Short Rib Gnocchi and Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon from the chef's dinner menu, showcasing an expert blend of flavors and textures.

Patrons consistently praise the attentive service and generous portions, making it a perfect spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Don't forget to leave room for the decadent tiramisu!

Appetizers

• Gorgonzola Dip

  Gorgonzola | Cream Cheese | Walnuts | Fresh Fruit | House Bread

  US$11.00

• Fried Brie

  Bacon Jam | Apple-Pear Salad | Cranberry Purée | Balsamic

  US$13.00

• Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts

  Garlic | Shallots | Pancetta | Maple-Sherry-Balsamic

  US$12.00

• Bison Meatballs

  Creamy Polenta | Pine Nuts | Caramelized Pearl Onions | Tomato Brodo

  US$14.00

• Stuffed Calamari

  Italian Stuffing | Spicy Tomato Sauce | Capers | Dried Cranberries

  US$14.00

• Fried Green Tomatoes

  House Mozzarella | Arugula | Pear-Sage Aioli*

  US$13.00

Salads

• Carrot House

  Mixed Greens | Carrots | Cherry Tomatoes

  US$4.00

• Cranberry House

  Mixed Greens | Dried Cranberries | Gorgonzola

  US$4.00

• Crispy Prosciutto

  Mixed Greens | Figs | Red Onions | Candied Walnuts | Gorgonzola | Red Wine Vinaigrette

  US$13.00

• 32nd Street Salad

  Mixed Greens | Chicken Breast | Cranberries | Toasted Pecans | Goat Cheese | Lemon-Cherry Vinaigrette

  US$13.00

• Basil Salad

  Baby Spinach | Fresh Basil | Red Onions | House Mozzarella | Roma Tomatoes | Kalamata Olives | Mustard-Balsamic Vinaigrette

  US$12.00

• Stella Caesar

  Swiss Chard | Bacon | Sun Dried Tomatoes | Toasted Pine Nuts | Polenta Croutons | Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing*

  US$14.00

• Roasted Carrot Salad

  Baby Arugula | Roasted Rainbow Carrots | Blistered Cherry Tomatoes | Pears | Goat Cheese | Smoked Paprika Walnuts | Carrot Top Vinaigrette

  US$13.00

Stella's Classics

• Tomato Vodka Cream

  House Italian Sausage | Spinach | Tomato Vodka Cream | Fettuccine

  US$14.00

• 32nd Street Pasta

  Black Tiger Shrimp | Toasted Pecans | Dried Cranberries | Spicy Lemon Olive Oil | Goat Cheese | Spinach Spaghetti

  US$15.00

• Spaghetti Carbonara

  Parmesan | Egg Yolk | Pancetta | Roasted Rainbow Carrots | Arugula | Egg Spaghetti

  US$14.00

• Spaghetti Bolognese

  Italian Sausage, Beef & Pork Ragu | Plum Tomatoes | Onions | Carrots | Celery | White Wine | Egg Spaghetti

  US$15.00

• Truffle-Asparagus Spaghetti

  Asparagus | Arugula | Mushrooms | Toasted Pine Nuts | Thyme Butter | Truffle Oil | Egg Spaghetti

  US$13.00

• Creamy Sausage Rigate

  House-Made Herbed Ground Pork Sausage | Spicy Tomato Cream | Beet Rigate

  US$14.00

• Spaghetti Arrabbiata

  Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Pancetta | Chipotle Peppers | Spicy Tomato Sauce | Tomato Spaghetti

  US$13.00

• Fresh Tomato Basil Spaghetti

  Roma Tomatoes | Fresh Basil | Chili Flakes | Minced Garlic | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Egg Spaghetti

  US$12.00

• Skipza

  Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables | Garlic | Lemon Olive Oil | Toasted Almonds | Spinach Spaghetti

  US$12.00

• Shrimp Pesto Gnocchi

  Black Tiger Shrimp | Grape Tomatoes | Capers | Arugula-Walnut Pesto Cream | Potato Gnocchi

  US$15.00

• Lasagna

  Made Fresh Daily | Ask Your Server for Today's Selection

Chef's Dinner Menu

• Short Rib Gnocchi

  Braised Short Rib | Potato-Ricotta Gnocchi | Blistered Cherry Tomatoes | Spinach | Parmesan Brodo | Parsnip Chips

  US$23.00

• Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon*

  Roasted Spaghetti Squash | Wild Mushrooms | Lemon-Thyme Butter | Arugula | Pecans | Goat Cheese

  US$22.00

• Beef with Carrots Three Ways*

  Seared Teres Major* | Caramelized Carrot Risotto | Carrot Top Pesto | Roasted Rainbow Carrots

  US$25.00

• Ravioli

  Sweet Potato | Mascarpone | Ricotta | Goat Cheese | Caramelized Pearl Onions | Sautéed Swiss Chard | Crispy Pancetta | Smoked Paprika Walnuts | Marsala Cream Sauce

  US$18.00

Lunch Sandwiches

• Veggie

  Swiss Chard | Calabrese Peppers | Wild Mushrooms | Basil | Caramelized Pearl Onions | Goat Cheese | Smoked Walnuts

  US$10.00

• Brie Panini

  Brie Cheese | Caramelized Onion | Spinach | Apple

  US$9.00

• Stella Club

  Pan Seared Salmon* | Bacon | Apple | Baby Arugula | Pear-Sage Aioli*

  US$15.00

• Bison Sausage Sammy

  Bison Sausage | Baby Arugula | Red Onion | Gorgonzola | Green Apple-Mustard Compote

  US$13.00

• Chicken Bacon Brie

  Chicken Breast | Bacon | Brie Cheese | Caramelized Onions | Basil | Pear-Sage Aioli*

  US$13.00

• Italian Sausage

  House Italian Sausage | Caramelized Onions | Roasted Red Peppers | Arugula | Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce | Melted Provolone

  US$11.00