If you're craving some delicious Italian food in Colorado Springs – but don't want to deal with making reservations at a fine dining spot, you should know about Stellina Pizza Cafe. Found a few blocks east of downtown, this restaurant serves up popular Italian staples without the 'stuffy' atmosphere found at some upscale spots. Diners order from a counter and find a table to wait for their food. The aesthetic of the spot is modern, yet homey, and staff is friendly and attentive.

Enough of the set-up though – let's get to the food. Stellina is best known for their pizza, pasta, and gelato – all of which have key elements that are house-made. The pizza is built on house-made sourdough crush, the pasta relies on house-made noodles, and the gelato is house-made from scratch in small batches.