So out of 20 tables, 18 will populate the reservation map, and the spots by the drafty exit or the dish pit, in the isolated back corner or practically inside the restroom, are left for walk-ins.

When Traverse City's downtown came back to life 20 years ago, so too did its food scene, led by Trattoria Stella. You'll find local goodness in every dish and a romantic atmosphere at every table.