If your interests include paranormal activities, you might often find yourself dragged to dark forests or crumbling buildings, but this restaurant will give you luxury dining with just a side of the ghostly. You don't always need to go somewhere truly decrepit in order to get a little taste of the haunted. Trattoria Stella is a deliciously high-end restaurant that hints at otherworldly mystery, while still giving an excellent dining experience. The restaurant serves Old World Italian food with contemporary twists, but that vibe doesn't just stop at the menu. The brick arches and cozy corners of this restaurant will transport you to a tiny restaurant in Italy as soon as you walk through the door. The dim candlelit nooks create the perfect spot for a special date night or the celebration of a major accomplishment. Much of the food is locally sourced and the ingredients are as fresh as the recipes are unique. Trattoria Stella is located in Traverse City. It's a beautiful place and the founder of the hospital that the restaurant now occupies knew that even a hundred years ago. He thought that the tranquil beauty of the nature surrounding the grounds could cure a wide range of mental illnesses. View this post on Instagram Dinner at #trattoriastella restaurant in the old Traverse City mental hospital 😱 #Amazingfood #uniqueatmosphere A post shared by Maddy Rennhack (@maddyrennhack) on May 26, 2019 at 2:26pm PDT There are of course stories of ghosts and curses that started to pop up once the asylum was abandoned, even though this was an institution that valued a humane approach to treatment. When you walked into the decaying rooms filled graffiti, chipping paint, and decaying furniture, it was hard not to feel the presence of something sinister and paranormal. These days, you won't find so much hard evidence of otherworldly presence, since most of the buildings have been renovated. View this post on Instagram Green room ( no filters) #asylum #powerplant #abandoned #traversecity #traversecitystatehospital #decay A post shared by Christian VanAntwerpen (@christianv1978) on Feb 24, 2019 at 8:54am PST You can still visit some buildings on the ground that have been untouched by the new owners. That energy might still be floating around as there have been reports of strange voices, unexplained lights, and other spooky things since the renovation started. You can still visit some buildings on the ground that have been untouched by the new owners. You can make a reservation at Trattoria Stella here. View this post on Instagram 25💛 A post shared by Sisi (@sierraleone_) on Dec 6, 2019 at 5:51pm PST If you love visiting haunted places, you should check out this spooky castle that you can spend the night in. Trattoria Stella Price: 💸💸💸💸 Cuisine: Old World Italian with a contemporary twist Address: 1200 W. 11th St., Traverse City, MI Why You Need To Go: This is an extremely unique fine dining experience that combines a bit of novelty with a meal you won't forget. Menu
