Trattoria Stella sits in the garden level of what was once the Northern Michigan Asylum, a sprawling Victorian-era complex built in the late 1800s on the shores of Traverse City. You can find Trattoria Stella at 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City tucked into the lower level like a secret worth keeping. The Atmosphere Is Truly UnforgettableThere is a moment when you first walk into Trattoria Stella where your eyes need a second to adjust. Main Courses That Steal The ShowBy the time the main courses arrive at Trattoria Stella, the bar has already been set high by everything that came before. Desserts That Seal The DealFinishing a meal at Trattoria Stella with dessert is less of a choice and more of an inevitability.