Ресторан · Dallas · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 2616 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:46:58
Address: 2330 Flora St #150, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
The Arts District’s most romantic table
Some dinners need candlelight, live music and a waiter finishing your pasta beside the table with shaved truffle falling like confetti. La Stella Cucina Verace supplies all three, plus a family story that makes the whole evening feel personal: Neapolitan owners, generational recipes and hospitality that treats every guest like a returning cousin.
The story
The family behind La Stella left Naples for Texas with a mission written into the name — verace means authentic, La Stella means the star. Chef Luigi Iannuario, raised in Italy and seasoned in Michelin-starred kitchens, leads the stove, and the location could not be more theatrical: across from the opera house and symphony hall in the Arts District.
What to order
Begin with a toast and end with tiramisu, but the middle is the show: tableside fettuccine with porcini and black truffle, spaghetti Alessandra loaded with wild shrimp and lump crab in spicy vodka sauce, or the dramatic squid-ink bucatini crowned with a whole Maine lobster. The branzino in lemon-butter-caper sauce keeps things elegant, and the tableside veal cotoletta turns dinner into theater.
The space
Cozy booths made for leaning close, warm old-world tones, gold silverware catching the candlelight and live music many nights — the room was engineered for anniversaries, proposals and any dinner that deserves the word occasion.
Who it’s for
Date nights with stakes, pre-show dinners, milestone celebrations and visiting friends who need convincing that Dallas does romance.
Good to know
Is it a good anniversary spot? One of the best in the city — tell the team when booking and they will lean in.
What is the most theatrical order? Anything finished tableside: the truffle fettuccine or the veal cotoletta.
How should I dress? Elevated — jackets and dresses fit the room, though there is no strict code.
Can it host a celebration dinner? Yes, the restaurant handles groups and special events gracefully.
Should I book ahead? Always — performance nights across the street fill the room early.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00–22:00 |
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The location is unbeatable if you're heading to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, extremely convenient and easily accessible. We were seated in the middle of the dining room at a table, and because of the noise level it was…
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La Stella is simply an unbeatable restaurant. From the very first moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt elegant, warm and authentic. The service was attentive but not intrusive, and every dish was carefully prepared f…
We were supposed to leave for Italy tomorrow for a 4 week trip, starting in Sicily and ending in the Dolomites, to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the entire trip last week after receivi…
The food was incredibly tasty. The atmosphere was very pleasant. We had a wonderful server, very knowledgeable, attentive and kind. You couldn't ask for a better server. The greeting at the door was disappointing, but ot…
I recently visited La Stella Cucina Verace and overall had a fairly pleasant experience. The place feels cosy yet still somewhat refined, so it worked well for a relaxed dinner that's not too casual.
The food was solid.…
The food was wonderful! The service was top-notch. Very attentive and helped with the menu. Our only complaint was the music. Their regular musician wasn't there, and the replacement wasn't the best. We ordered the Ossob…