Stellina Pizza Cafe

This sweet little gem sits in a neighborhood just west of downtown. In a nice evening, if you were staying downtown, you could grab a PikeRide bike and easily ride there. The atmosphere is casual, and is quite loud being in a large open room. There is plenty of seating outside if the weather cooperates. You order at the counter and they bring your food and clear your table for you. You get your own water. It’s not a full service restaurant, but I don’t mind the idea. The food is in smaller portions, so if you like to share, you’ll need a couple of dishes. I like the smaller portions, they are good enough for one person. I shared the kale Caesar salad, kale white bean soup, and a bowl of kale and sausage pasta. The soup could have used some more seasoning. All of them were very delicious. Our friends shared a pizza. The pizza was not your typical pile of cheese, sauce and toppings. It was simple and the dough was fresh and homemade. We all agreed we would go again and will add this to one of our restaurants that we would visit every few months.

Stellinas is the sweet spot between elegance and chill. The pizza here was so good. The crust was thin and the toppings were so fresh! The warm caprese salad was delicious! I truly enjoyed everything about this place. If you go, try the amaretto sour! It's unexpectedly delicious!

Not bad. The pizza is tasty, and they have clearly marked vegan options. It’s a nice casual place for date night or hanging with some buddies. Try the limoncello! There is street parking available for free.

Hands down, some of the best pizza in COS! Crispy sourdough crust all around, and quality ingredients! The risotto was also amazing, the texture was perfect and really nice flavor. My one minor critique was that the pizza came out 5-10 min before the risotto did, which I totally understand as it takes a while to cook. Just felt that the timing could have been a bit better as it can be a bit awkward when the other guest is waiting on their food for a while. Maybe just a fluke Overall a great experience here and will definitely be back!

I really wanted to give it five stars but it was actually a little bit cold inside and outside. It made it kind of uncomfortable for us. I asked the girl at the register if they could turn down the air conditioning or turn off the fan. But she said they couldn't because of the pizza oven but she would ask. We were the only ones there at the time. I gave it four stars because the food was really good although my spicy Italian sausage pasta was very spicy and hot! The bread appetizer was delicious with the arugula pesto and my husband's pizza was perfect, crispy bread soft on the inside, it was so yummy 😋 and I loved the water station with the dried lemons! We will definitely be back but next time I'll just bring a jacket 😆 and I'll be ordering something not so spicy. I do recommend because the ingredients are high quality and super tasty 😋👍

I absolutely LOVE this establishment!!! We were fortunate enough to buy a place in close proximity, and I’m taking— we make it our business to come here every single week! The food, the atmosphere, the service, the vibes.. it never gets old. The ingredients are clearly scratch made, you can watch them make your food, the gelato is so incredibly fresh and delicious.. I cannot rave enough about them! We have never had a negative moment or experience! We come for dates and we have also come for family outings. Space for everyone and portions that are exquisite. PLEASE give this amazing neighborhood gem a try! You will never be disappointed!

Had dinner earlier this week and we had a great time. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Both the drinks and food were excellent. We had a salad, lasagna and pizza and there was plenty of food for two people. In my opinion the Italian restaurant was pricier than expected, so not an everyday place to eat at, however, would certainly go back for special occasions as it truly was delicious.

How do they make their fresh pasta so good?! Everything we’ve had here has been fantastic: the pancetta and pea risotto, polpetta and mozzarella, rocket salad, and all the pizzas. Yum. Both times we’ve been here we’ve been able to order and sit right away. What a wonderful spot.

I picked up dinner here tonight because they were donating ten percent to Happy Cats Haven for a fundraiser which was really lovely of them in my opinion. I've heard people rave about this place for years and I'm so glad I finally got to try it! I git the pea and pancetta risotto (which the young woman packing up my good for me said is the best thing on the menu!) and the rigatoni with the tomato sauce and a meatball (polpetta and mozzarella is the name). Both were really yummy- my husband and I shared them. The homemade pasta really made a difference- it was so good! I found the chew of the pasta absolutely perfect. The flavor of the pasta dish was mild but delicious. The risotto was flavorful (maybe a little too salty) and very comforting. The portions looked a little small for the price but it's high quality food and we were both fully satisfied. They have a happy hour special for buy one get one small scoops of their homemade gelato (yay!) and that was delicious too. I got the mint stracciatella and my husband had the pistachio- both were top notch. The restaurant didn't seem to have air conditioning and was very very warm. I would have been grumpy if I was dining in. They do have some outside picnic tables and maybe a back patio too. It's super super cute and seemed very popular and a great place to meet people for dinner and drinks. The staff seemed to be working very hard. It took awhile to be served at the counter and I think they forgot to take my number to text me when my order would be ready so it felt a little confusing to know when my order would be ready and it ended up being about a half hour. There is free street parking! Overall I think this is a great quality place that I definitely want to return to!!

Cute neighborhood Italian restaurant. We ordered the rocket salad that I loved, and a meatball pizza plus a child's spaghetti and meatball. Everything was fresh and tasty. The staff was friendly also. They even have outdoor seating in this lovely tree lined spot. I highly recommend it.

If you are looking for REAL pizza, this is it, Stellina's Pizza Cafe. I consider myself an expert at evaluating pizza, from the flour, yeast, and origin of the tomatoes on up. I'm someone's travelled to many parts of the world sampling pizza, and was raised on pizza in NY. Stellina's describe themselves as Roman style pizza, and while I haven't had exactly this style while in Rome, I can tell you it's awesome, simple as that, now I'll tell you why: 1. They have a sourdough crust, which in an of itself takes work, just to create the sourdough, which means they have great yeast. 2. They use a blend of white and wheat in their sourdough, this is great, and adds to the texture and color of their deliciously crispy crust which no surprise, has a sourdough flavor! 3. Lovely tomatoes, I can quite detect their origin, but very good, probably minimal ingredients and cooking in their sauce. 4. delicious mozzarella cheese, possibly a blend. Building a Pizza is like building a house. If you have weak foundation, it doesn't matter so much to a discerning palette if you've shovel on a wheel barrow full of toppings. You must get the foundation right, then focus on the toppings. Both times I got their meatball pie, just enough meatball on each slice, to suffice, and still taste the artistry of their pizza base. I highly recommend this restaurant and I doubt you'll find significant;y better pizza in the Springs, this place will be my "go to".

Spending a weekend in the Springs we discovered this neighborhood gem 5 minutes from our Airbnb. Wonderful pasta and the gelato is amazing. Great patio and wonderful staff.

So yummy and fresh! Stellina is a real neighborhood gem with fresh made and delicious food! I always like seeing what their specials are because they are unique, but their staple menu is hard to beat too.

The food is very good. The pasta is absolutely amazing and the pizza is delicious. The lasagna is worth the made to order wait. The cream soda is also very good. The service is also really great.

Excellent, casual Italian dining. You order at the counter and then they deliver it to your table. I had the popetta and mozzarella pasta. Small tasty meatballs with plenty of mozzarella chunks. Very filling. My wife had thepancetta and pea pasta, which she said was very tasty. There was enough there for two meals. My friend had the kale and spicy sausage pasta, which may have been the best plate on the table. Very laid-back taste with a hint of sausage. It went together perfectly. Most glasses of wine are $11 with a very decent pour Our first time there, but definitely will be coming back

Really delicious spot, super clean and cozy. The bread was great, as was the lasagna. I want to give it 4.5 stars - everything was excellent quality, but still not necessarily a "WOW" factor.

Incredible pizza! I got the zucchini and sausage pie and it was divine! Thank you for hosting mile high lab mission tonight! I'll be sure to be back and try more of the menu!

"I love Stellina Pizza! I've been here several times. The service is fabulous. The food is amazing. Wonderful flavors! The only reason that I rated this a four out of five is because I didn't realize that the outside picnic table area is a smoking area. I was sitting out there in the evening, eating my wonderful rocket salad and focaccia and a couple sat down two tables away and started smoking. The wind was just right to make that a miserable experience for me. I think it would be helpful if there was a sign posted that said that that was the smoking area. If there had been a sign, I would not have chosen that as a place to sit. Just a suggestion. Thanks so much for serving wonderful food!"

Love this place! Stumbled upon it while on a walk around the neighborhood last summer. The food is delicious. Slightly expensive for a pizza place, but the food is good enough that I don't mind. The warm caprese and bread is . Not sure why, but this place has turned into our date night with a view pizza place. We get it to-go and then watch the sunset from Palmer Park overview!

Quite possibly the cutest restaurant in The Springs! No joke. When you walk in you feel like you're in a café from a bygone era. Stellina is tucked into a neighborhood and you'll have to venture off the main thoroughfares to get there which is perfect for a quiet meal or to sit on the patio with some gelato. I honestly don't remember what food we ordered because it has been a couple months. I just remember that we greatly enjoyed it. Great small-ish menu, and plenty of adult beverage options. And with that I'll hang it up. I need to finish my coffee so my words are more helpful :)

Surprising gem in a downtown neighborhood. Stellina has good food! The bread is very good and fresh. The lasagna, Cacio e pepe, and Pizza are very good. Definitely a go to place for good fresh made Italian food

Although the crust is tasty sourdough, everything else was disappointing. Barely any sauce, barely any toppings on two different pizza types. Will not re-visit.

They have a chic ambiance - modern, clean edges and minimalist. We came here on a Sat afternoon and it wasn't too busy. Parking could be an issue as there is street parking outside in the residential area so lots of cars are already parked in the area. We ordered the burrata and the rocket pizza with prosciutto. For drinks, we got the aperitivo wine slushy and the limoncello. The burrata was good but the crostini was very very crisp. It could've been a little more bread-like and less toast-like. The pesto sauce and the veggies on the side were very good, especially the little tomatoes. The rocket pizza was good too. A little too much arugula for my taste, but the base of multiple cheese and prosciutto was very good. The pizza is roman style which means the crust wasn't very thick but also not very thin. I didn't like the wine slushy but my limoncello was good. It was pretty smooth and didn't hit until I had drunk the whole thing. My friend also got the orange stracciatella ice cream. She loved it. I thought it could've had more orange in it. All in all, a decent meal. They have some other pizza options which we will try out in the future.

Great ambiance & great food. The inside and outside of the cafe is beautiful and it's tucked away a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Lots of seating inside and a few tables outside as well. You can order at the register and keep a tab open so you service is quick. I was impressed with the menu which has starters, pizza, soup & salad, pasta, gelato and even a few vegan options. I opted for the Rosa which is one of the two vegan pizzas. It had marinara, tomatoes, large pieces of garlic and I added mushrooms. It was so delicious and the crust was to die for. Definitely on the thicker side and a nice little crunch to it. For desert I had the lemon gelato and it was so light, refreshing, yet creamy. It had such a great flavor, I devoured it in record time. There are so many flavors to choose from, sadly no vegan options. There are also a few specials at Stellinas like happy hour, 10% off for health care workers and a few that happen on corresponding days of the week. One of the best pizza places I've tried in town and great atmosphere!

This was my first time at Stellina's and it was a great experience! You order at the front and then find a seat. It's rather like community style. I ordered pasta, although Stellina's is known for its pizza. I couldn't resist the cacio & peppe! So now I must return for the pizza. The gelato looked wonderful, so I need to try that as well. It's a neighborhood friendly atmosphere, but rather loud.

Let's start by having to order at the counter for way over priced food and tip before you get service. Just like a fast food restaurant. Drink prices. Very tiny little pours. Almost no options for meat on every pizza. Over priced small dry pizzas. Lasagna was sold out by 530pm on Friday. Poor planning. We were told it takes 8 hours to make. Really. $25 for lasagna. Really. Meat balls were only ok and the only substantial meat order you could get yet still took 20 minutes to get this appetizer. The bread was ICE cold. Looked like a 10 year old cut it up and plated it. Did not see anyone who looked like they were in charge and managing the front or back. All of this is clear this place is trying to pretend it is some upscale pizza joint while cutting so many corners they have lost their way. Over $100 ticket for 2 of us. 3 Drinks, one appetizer and a small mostly topless pizza.

While visiting the area we thought we would try this place. The pizza was dry and had zero taste. Very expensive. We took the pizza to go but were given no napkins or anything. I would never go back.

I can't believe we haven't been here before now! The atmosphere is super cute and open. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. They also have self serve flat/sparkling water. The space is modern and laidback. For food we ordered the focaccia (with pesto and ricotta), burrata, and the white pie (I forget the name). The focaccia is INSANELY good and you have to get the pesto and ricotta with it. It was the best thing we ate for sure. The burrata was awesome as well, but you can't really mess that up. The pizza was delicious! I wish we would've added prosciutto or done a red pie, but we will definitely be back to try another, as well as some pasta. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the drink menu is kind of lacking. I got a glass of Pinot Grigio and it wasn't cold and the pour was meh, but I'm being nit picky. We will definitely be back!

The pasta with kale and spicy sausage is outstanding- like something my Italian aunt would make. The pizza is delicious too. Get one of each and let the pizza be your "bread" and go to town. Rosemary lemonade is great too. Super friendly service. Moltobuono!

Next time we will try the pizza. The pasta was undercooked. Not al dente. Undercooked. Only enough sauce to barely coat the pasta, which may be the Italian way but the pasta needed at least enough sauce so you could taste and see it.

I'm literally in awe. Stellina is tucked away in a neighborhood and makes the perfect location for a neighborhood gourmet pizza joint. It's a relief to eat somewhere off the busy streets of Springs and find this Italian oasis. I got the Dar Poeta pizza and for real was in love. I believe it was baked on sour dough because it had that perfect tang to compliment the cheese, zucchini, and Italian sausage. I was able to have leftovers for the next two days as well and enjoyed every single bite. I also tried the Rosa, which my friends ordered because they are vegan/lactose intolerant. It was great as well and had a bright tomato flavor. OH and we ordered the Caprese appetizer. OMG. I don't think I've ever had it warm before but the slightly melt cheese paired with the tomato and balsamic....I could eat over and over. We ended our night with their gelato and sat at a table outside to enjoy the evening. I got the orange and chocolate one (it had a fancier name), and WOW I've never had that in a gelato before. It was perfect. Tip- it is casual dining. The food doesn't take that long! You order and pay at the front, get a table number, and they bring it out to you. I'm shocked at how gourmet the food is with the pay first style. Stellina is perfect for a date night, family outing, friend get together. You name it.

Okay, I cannot lie, I've been absolutely blown away by this place! I live across the street, I guess I way underestimated the quality of a random Italian restaurant nestled amongst the houses!! The food is incredible, it's very obvious they make everything from scratch, in house! So far I've tried one pasta dish, the pizza, and their bread with oil & vinegar (it's incredible, so worth it)! Pasta has been light, fresh, and overall just very satisfying! Pizza was excellent as well, however I will say I have only tried the basic cheese!! They have a vegan potato pizza that sounds really interesting, I will be trying that soon!! Overall everything is fresh and tasty, and they have a great variety (particularly for those of us on plant based diets), 10/10 would recommend! In terms of the ambiance, it's cute and quaint. That said, I'm personally not a big fan of the order at the counter style, but at the end of the day the food here is definitely the biggest draw for me!!

Great local place with the most delicious food in the area! We love coming here for special dates and the pasta and pizza servings are shareable portions for such great prices! Support local, don't let this place die!

Excellent Brick Oven style Pizza, Apps and Pastas are also excellent!! Nice atmosphere, clean with an open kitchen.

Not a fan, tried this place on the recommendation of a friend, ridiculously expensive, 22+ for a tiny plate of spaghetti with one meatball and you have to pay extra for bread. 12 bucks for a glass of house wine. Not to mention 24 for two cups of gelato. Not for my budget for sure!

Come here for the pasta! Fresh and made in-house pasta is such a rarity and I am so glad I found this place. I tried the kale and sausage pasta and the texture and taste of their orecchiette was perfect. The sauce paired well. I also snuck a bite of the lasagna and I will admit the orecchiette was much better. The dining style is casual. You walk in and order at the counter and take a number and sit down at a table of your choosing. They serve the food to your table. I am actually beyond happy to have a local place that I can grab fresh pasta without it requiring a fancy setting. The menu is short and sweet, which I personally prefer as they can specialize in executing a few items well rather than trying to do a lot of items poorly. The interior is stylish and mixes vintage and Scandinavian with wood details throughout. I came during a rather quiet night so I was able to easily find street parking, but be prepared during busier days to search for a spot. Also be aware that during the night there is little to no street lighting. The street parking spots directly across from the entrance of the restaurant have a huge curb so if you're bringing passengers, it is almost impossible for them to exit the car on the passenger side. If you haven't given them a chance yet, it is definitely worth trying out their delicious pasta!

You order before sitting down. We had Beer, Lemon Slushy, pizza, and two Rock salads. Drinks came, salads came. Flavorful drinks and salads. The arugula was fresh and cheese and dressing flavorful. The Pizza, once it arrived, was delicious. We arrived early to avoid the rush and crowds. We waited a long time to get our pizza order watching others get their food. Finally we asked and our pizza was unfortunately lost in translation. The manager was extremely apologetic and refunded us the entire meal. We appreciate loyal service as this and we'll definitely return. We may order to go, however, as the seating is overcrowded and congested. There was an elder couple who rudely pushed us out of our dining area so they could get a seat. So impolite. I suggest getting to the restaurant earlier if you want seating.

Great little hideaway! Great food with great friends! I am a native and did not know about this gem! I will be back!

So we got to give Stellina a try. We will be going back! This is I nice little place in the middle of the residential area of Willamette a block off the shooks run trail. Easy access if you want to peddle down. You go to the counter to order food and drinks. They give you a number and deliver your food and drinks. You ac leave the tab ope if you think you may get more drinks or gelato after dinner. The place is nice and the staff were friendly. We had cheese pizza and spaghetti with a meatball. The menu says the pizza is for 2-3. 2 yes (barely in my opinion) 3 folks only if you are getting additional item(s). I had the spaghetti with a meatball the pasta was al dente the sauce was very good and the meatball was very tasty. I snuck a piece of the pizza the crust was really good it was a good cheese pizza baked well seasoned well a big thumbs up. They have wine on tap, beer on tap, you can get a spritz where they measure the Apperol into a glass of Prosecco and they have Limoncello. Overall we had a very good experience I give it three stars simply because you walk up to the counter to order making it not a four-star experience but great food and I recommend going now they just have to open one up north as it's a long trip for me and family to get down to Stellina. If you haven't checked it out, you're missing out and you should visit!

All I can say is YUMM! I went here for the first time on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't too crowded! I love the vegan options that appeal to my lactose intolerance The staff was also very nice and gave great recommendations! Definitely going back!

I have come several times to this restaurant for pizza and salad and it was always delicious. Today I decided to take advantage of the happy hour special. I ordered two small plates and a glass of wine. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. I moved here two years ago and this establishment is better than any fine dining I have ever experienced in the Colorado Springs area, I highly recommend it.

I would definitely recommend this place! All of the dishes were original and the pizza was so fresh. A little on the pricier side, but well worth it. The staff was great too, they recommended favorite dishes and we were so glad we chose what they recommended

Definitely will be back to try more of their amazing food offerings. Started with the warm caprese, SOOO delicious. Then the rocket pizza with prosciutto. Definitely keep the warm caprese plate to drag the pizza crust through. Sorry I didn't get pic of the caprese, just had to dive into it!

Fantastic place! Friendly staff, great ambiance and location (nestled in a neighborhood), and last but not least amazing food! Nice addition to the food scene in Colorado Springs and we will be back. They definitely take ownership and pride in what they do! We had meatballs, pesto spaghetti, and mushroom risotto! All of it was done very well with attention to detail for sure! Looking forward to trying other things on the menu!

Mid-Shooks Run, full of beautiful old homes and a great park, you aren't expecting to find a hidden gem, but here it is. When you use Google, to find best Italian in Colorado Springs (which I do occasionally out of curiosity) there are a lot of options, some of which shouldn't be on the list, Stellini should be at the very tippy top of them all, this place is incredible. When you come in, you are assaulted with a million sights and smells. The sites inspired a patio feel for me in spite of the indoor setting. There was a door from the former business that gave it a cool vintage splash of color. The smells made me excited to sample the offerings. Their menu consisted of a wide array of fresh options. One thing that everyone should know is that there are no canned options here, everything to include the pasta and gelato are fresh. We ordered burrata as well as the meatball appetizers. My husband followed up with spicy sausage lasagna while I went for the polpetta and mozzarella. The burrata came out first. It had a beautiful, rich yet basil pistou and sourdough crostini. It was accompanied by a lightly dressed arugula. When you put everything together, it was almost like a welcome party in your mouth. You tasted bright, delicious basil, crunchiness from the sourdough crostini as well as a crash of creamy burrata followed by a hint of spice from the arugula. The meatballs came out next...these were exceptional. I am not sure if it was the fact that Stellini used grass fed beef but they were moist and oozing with flavor which only made the marinara they were accompanied by even more perfect. Alone the marinara itself was notable, spicy, sweet, full of basil, oregano. It had surely been cooked for hours because the marriage of flavors was one for the books. Next came our entrees. My dish-the polpetta and mozzarella had house made rigatoni, fresh mozzarella, and a big beautiful meatball right in the middle, they covered it with a house made crushed tomato sauce. The pasta was the star, it was perfectly Al dente and yet in spite of the small hint of firmness melted in your mouth. The sauce, like the marinara previously was full of flavor that was milder than the marinara to not overshadow the beauty of the ingredients accompanying it. Each bite was as beautiful as an orchestra under the stars. The lasagna was melty, full of spice. The ingredients were a perfect fit with one another-each one was a compliment to the other without creating an overshadowing, they shined individually as well as together. We were too full to try the offerings of fresh gelato but won't miss this in the future. This place is definitely on the list of places to try, I guarantee it will become one of your favorites for years to come.

First- the food is good! Second- in the neighborhood, can walk there which nice for an evening stroll to dinner. Third- the customer service continues to exist in the basement, I've never had an online order ready for pickup when the email says it will be ready. Tonight I was told "it will be ready in 2 minutes." 3 minutes later I watched them put my order into the oven. If you're looking for a fantastic pizza place, check out White Pie, better food and consistently better service.

Great pizza. Great Gelato. Thankful that I found this place but was not happy that I found it on my last day of my honeymoon in CO Springs!

Cute restaurant, but the food wasn't good. Ordered the cauliflower appetizer. It had a weird flavored sauce and the pizza had very little of any ingredient on top and we couldn't taste any spices so the pizza was very bland.

The staff is very kind and personable. Great environment to hangout with friends for a meal! Delicious pizza, would definitely recommend to locals and tourists!

Great service and atmosphere. The food is delicious. We have had the pizzas, lasagna and pasta dishes here. All great!

The Rosa is the best vegan pizza I've had. Great atmosphere and service. Would definitely come again.

The BEST Pizza place in the Springs! Their sourdough crust is just sooo good. Love the location, and the look of the place. Love Stellina.

Absolutely the best pizza in town! We always get the dar poeta and add the salad on top. A staff told us to do that and it has been a changer. Hands down my favorite place to eat in the Springs.

The food can be really good, but pricey for what you get with some items. I live in this neighborhood and wish it was more approachable in food and price. would be a huge win if opened for breakfast and lunch on the weekends. They really miss the neighborhood vibe by having limited hours and no coffee bar, but for some things it's really good.

Wow. That was amazing. I didn't know what Roman pizza was, but I am a fan! Really nice selection of beverages (beer, wine, Italian soda). No caffeine tho (coffee not cola). It's ok, there's sparkling water from the tap! (Or still, up to you.). We also got a Caesar- little bit different and wonderful. And thank cauliflower and ricotta! Now THAT was amazing! Cute location! Can't wait to go back!

Was in town for a tournament and staying downtown. My kid was hungry for pasta so we walked over to Red Gravy. I'm sure it's a great place but it had a 2 hour wait on a Friday night with no reservations. I did a Yelp search and found this place but too far to walk. We hopped on a couple of Lime scooters which made the journey more fun. This gem of a place is tucked away in a quaint part of Colorado Springs and serves "Roman style" pizza as their main attraction. I've never had this but I can tell you its an amazing style of pizza! Its more rectangular so the crust cooks more evenly and you don't have the center which is typically softer towards the middle. My daughter inhaled the kids pasta with butter/garlic. Beer on tap was on-pointe as well.

I love how this restaurant is quietly tucked away in a residential area. It gives it such a charming feel. And the food is absolutely amazing! There's so much flavor packed into every bite! I was practically giddy with every taste. I STRONGLY recommend the burrata and focaccia appetizers. For the main course, I had the mushroom pizza and added spicy Italian sausage. SO GOOD! Do yourself a favor and check this place out! Be sure to come on an empty stomach so you can inhale as much of their delectable food as possible!