After nine years in business, Stella Pizzeria is expanding its culinary offerings with the opening of a brand-new Italian brasserie-style restaurant in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles.
Located in the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, at the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street, this new establishment showcases classic Italian cuisine. The menu, developed by chef Alessandro Bleve, offers a range of traditional dishes, including artisanal pizzas, fresh homemade pasta, and several specialties that reflect the authenticity and richness of Italian cuisine.
Stella Brasserie Italienne is described as a downtown Montreal gem with a prime location for catching a show and a lively atmosphere that suits pre or post theatre dining. Food generally draws strong praise, especially pizzas with dough described as perfect and toppings top notch, and a diverse menu that includes pasta, seafood, and meat dishes with several items singled out as standouts. Signature cocktails and a wine list are frequently highlighted as part of the experience. Service is consistently praised for friendliness and efficiency in many visits, though some reviewers note uneven attention, slow water refills, or missteps during busy periods. Ambiance is often described as chic and energetic, with a warm vibe and terrace option, and some comments mention the occasional noise level or busyness at peak times. Prices are sometimes labeled as high, but many reviews feel the value is fair given location, quality, and drinks, making the overall experience worth returning for. Overall, the consensus is that Stella Brasserie Italienne is a go-to spot for a delicious meal before or after a show, offering generous portions, strong pizza and cocktail offerings, and a hospitable atmosphere, with service consistency as the main area for improvement.
The restaurant was packed, actually there were way too many diners at the time. Because of the lack of space, we were seated at the bar. The service was excellent & the bar tender was very attentive. I ordered the mussels in wine sauce, which tasted okay, but were simply bland & overly filled with sliced onions. The dish was in need of garlic & seasoning, that was very apparent.
Unfortunately, I ended up with food poisoning & was up all night & half of the next day after dealing with a very upset stomach. The mussels themselves had to be off as I noticed a good amount that were closed.
It was a disappointing experience given that the service is indeed excellent.
Dec 20, 2025
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Service très sympathique, mais nourriture décevante. Les raviolis n'étaient pas chauds, le pain du hamburger était mouillé, car la sauce était trop abondante, les frites étaient froides & le brownie était sec. Bref, nous n'y retournerons pas.
Groupe de 8 personnes
Service rapide & agréable
Joli endroit
Personnels accueillants
Toilette mixte
Endroit des lieux propres
À 2 minutes de marche de la Place des Arts
Wow, what an experience! The place was super busy, but we were sat immediately. Our server was attentive & kind. The food was delicious & arrived quickly. I enjoyed a mocktail that was so delicious I still think about it.
Disappointed in my experience here. I was here for lunch with colleagues (7 people). The restaurant was not busy, only another group around the same size as us, & another couple. The food was not very good; my entire table got the set menu lunch special. The soup starter had too much goat cheese & was lukewarm. We had to eat the soup fast because it was getting cold fast. Half of us got the calzone pizza which was mostly burnt on the under side. The other half of us got the shrimp pasta which was way too salty. I got my main meal over 5 minutes after everyone else got there meal. I had to constantly wave someone down & ask for water, even though the restaurant was not busy & staff were just standing around talking not doing anything. The price per meal is very high, & I can only assume it is because of the location & not the quality of the food.
Groupe de 14 personnes, nous avons été servi assez rapidement sur l'heure du midi.
Les pizzas sont excellentes, la croute est divine, la focaccia excellente aussi. Le plat de pâte du jour était également très bon.
La table d'hôte le midi est à 32$ pour plat + entrée ou dessert du jour.
Les portions d'entrée & dessert sont généreuses. Peut-être moins généreux pour les ravioles, à améliorer, mais tout était très bon & le service agréable!
Dec 5, 2025
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Très bon, même si je n'ai jamais vraiment aimé la déco (comme l'ancien Galaxy). Menu fort intéressant & service sympa. Toutefois je n'aime vraiment pas voir un restaurateur se servir d'un appareil de paiement mobile qui propose un pourboire à partir de 18%... Je sais très bien que nous pouvons mettre le montant que nous voulons, mais je n'aime pas...
Food is unfortunately not great. The mussels in tomato sauce tasted exactly like it came straight from a canned pasta sauce, & the mussel quality itself seemed borderline spoiled. The fungus pasta had almost no flavour, & the sauce was extremely watery. Overall, a disappointing meal.
Nous avons adoré. Le service était vraiment rapide (une quinzaine de minutes avant la réception de nos assiettes). Le serveur était vraiment sympathique. Nous y retournerons!
Nov 7, 2025
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Service trop rapide. Les entrées sont servis en même temps que les apéritifs & que le repas principal. Cuisine très ordinaire. Après 1:10 on se fait dire de quitter pour laisser la place à d'autres clients… donc oublier un repas relax & agréable avant un spectacle, il vaut mieux aller ailleurs dans un endroit où on a l'impression de profiter d'un bon repas pas d'être dans un fast food!
Service exceptionnel. Julien, le maitre d'hôtel est absolument le best, je reviens manger tous les jours, midis & soir pour lui. Il est très gentil avec les enfants, il les adore. Par ailleurs, nourriture & Pizzas incroyable.
We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere was pleasant & the food was great, but what really made our visit special was the waiter's services & his name is Maxim.He was very friendly, attentive, & helpful - checking on us several times & making sure everything was perfect. Thank you for the excellent & professional
Nous avons mangé une joue de porc ainsi qu'une pizza en couple & c'était excellent !
Emma notre service était courtoise & son service était excellent ! WOW enfin une belle place à découvri
