Stellina focuses on the foundational elements of Italian culinary traditions through a meticulously curated menu centered on artisanal pasta production. Every plate highlights the interplay between high-quality semolina and seasonal ingredients sourced to maintain authentic flavor profiles. The kitchen emphasizes traditional shaping techniques that ensure the perfect texture for various regional sauces. Patrons encounter a direct approach to preparation where the natural characteristics of ingredients dictate the outcome of each dish. The interior environment prioritizes functional simplicity, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the culinary output served at the tables. This commitment to standardized preparation methods creates a consistent experience that respects the historical roots of Italian cooking while maintaining a clear and accessible format for every visitor who chooses to experience these regional specialties.
Stellina is widely celebrated for its exceptional Italian cuisine, featuring fresh, house-made pasta that many guests describe as the best they have ever tasted. The restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and a professional, friendly service team that consistently makes patrons feel welcomed and well-attended. Highlights from the menu often include the creative agnolotti, flavorful carbonara, and signature desserts like the tiramisu, all complemented by a thoughtful wine selection. While the popularity of the space can sometimes lead to a lively or loud environment, many diners find the high quality of the food and the professional, attentive staff make for a memorable and highly recommended dining experience.
I loved my dining experience in Montreal because I visited Stellina & had the opportunity to try their food! Not only is all of it is melt-in-your-mouth delicious but their service is kind & very attentive. I had a scrumptious pasta dish with a bone marrow sauce & it was paired beautifully with a sharp red-a recommendation of the host! They also have the cutest open-kitchen dining counter where you can observe the chefs at work. If I'm in Montreal again, this is the first place in coming back to for a good meal.
J'ai ete a ce resto pour l'anniversaire de ma conjointe. Alors voici mon experience:
Ca bien commence mais mal fini. Premierement les points positifs: ambiance spectaculaire, tres beau decor on est dans le vieux Montreal & le decor s'agence parfaitement. La musique est un peu forte , elle est limite pour discuter, 14 de tour plus bas , cela aurais ete parfait! L'ambiance est feutree & les banquettes sont tres confortable, quoi que les chaises auraient pu etre un peu plus rechercees .Dans un restaurant de ce calibre, je trouve que les chaises de bois style 1960 ca pas sa place! Le cellier est merveilleux beau choix de vin, mais dispendieux
Le service est impeccable , il y a 2 servers & 1 sommelier & 2 buss boy pour vous debarasser , je n'ai jamais eu un si bon service & j'en fais des restaurants un gros A++ pour cela.
Nous avons pris le menu degustation a110$ par personne & personnellement je croyais vivre une experience culinaire extraordinaire mais elle fut plutot ordinaire! Cela n'en vaut pas la peine allez y a la carte. Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est!
Cela consiste a 4 entrees, 4 plats sans viande au choix du chef & 2 desserts! Les portions sont corrects mais sans plus. Les entrees sont orginaux & cela permet de gouter a differentes choses , les entrees furent bien balancees entre saveur & fraicheur.
Les points negatifs: les 4 plats de pates sont arrivees rapidement. Le rythme de service entre entree & plats de resistance est limite trop rapide. Ralentissez la cadence svp on est ici pour vivre vivre une experience culinaire, pas pour gagner un marathon pour pouvoir degager la place & recevoir d'autres clients pour faire plus d'argent!
Il y avait 4 choix de pates, aucune proteines & elles avaiient tous un denominateur commun: chaque plat etaient commandite par la compagnie Sifo Salt!!
J'ai jamais mange des pates aussi salee de ma vie, & cela a completement ruinee l'experience! Lachez le sel!! L'avez vous echappee dans le chaudron!!!! Je l'ai mentionnee au serveur & ce dernier nous a pas offert de reprendre les plats! A ce prix j'ai trouve ca plutot ordinaire! Meme reaction de ma conjointe qui a trouve cela trop salee!
Les pates etaient egalement tiede, mais que voulez vous, en 2026 c'est la mode de servir limite froid on dirait que manger chaud c'est une option! C'est partout pareil anyway!
Les 2 dessets etaient par contre tres bons . Le tiramisu est un must & l'autre etait un spece de yougourt grec dans une huile d'olive , orginal & tres bon.
Mais il n'y a pas que les pates qui etaient salee , la facture aussi! A 350$ pour 2 pour manger du sel de mer je trouve que c'est du vol pour des pates!
Le menu degustation est un rip off, a 75$ par personne j'aurais fermer ma boite, mais pas a ce prix!
J'ai ete a des restos haut de gamme pour beaucoup moins cher & l'experience etait 100x mieux, bref une totale deception on paye pour le decor & le service mais pas pour ce qui a dans l'assiette bref si vous calculez vos cennes allez pas la! Pour finir le tout en sortant du resto on a croise 4 sans abri , mechant clash pareil!
Je m'attendais a beaucoup plus de cet etablissement qui est partout sur les reseaux sociaux & fierement popularise par ses sois disant influenceurs qui ne paient surement pas leurs addition salee pour encourager les gens a l'essayer!
Il y a une tonne de restaurants a Montreal a essayer & le Stellia pour moi fut decevant & je ne recidiveras pas vers cette adresse, pas un bon rapport vs qualite prix! Bref essayez une autre endroit c'est trop cher pour ce que c'est
Decor 9/10 , -1 musique trop forte
Service : 10/10 impeccable
Qualite des entrees: 8/10 , - 2 sur les portions & le rythme de service
Plats principaux: 4/10 : - 2 pas assez chaud, - 4 pour la commandite du sel de mer
Desserts: 9/10. Belle qualite & orginaux
Rapports qualite vs prix : 2 /10 pour raisons mentionnes ci haut beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est
Had an absolute pleasure to dine at Stelina recently & it was fantastic. The knowledge & service JJ gave us was incredible to say the least. Big thank you to the chefs behind the scene as well to the bartenders. The food was delicious & we left very impressed & satisfied. The pasta dishes are a must try families.
We ate at the recommendation of the hotel staff, LHotel. Requested to be seated at the chef's table. The menu, the entire staff, from management, to chefs, to wait staff were incredibly engaging, interesting & friendly. The food was truly amazing, the service incredible & watching the chefs was like an intricate ballet. My only sadness was that I was too full to try dessert! One of the best meals ever.
I loved Stellina. I am extremely picky with Italian food considering I lived there for an extended period & therefore struggle to find good Italian food outside Italy. I loved that many people in the kitchen were actually speaking Italian, which made me feel like they knew what they were doing, as the cooks & chef themselves were from there. The food was absolutely amazing also. I recommend the tarta di cipolla, pappardelle, tagliatelle al ragù & the crudo entree. I must say that that texture of the panna cotta was not good. It was like a pudding rather than the true flan-esque texture of an authentic italian panna cotta. The taste however was nice. Amazing experience. I will return. Grazie
OMG!! What a Great Experience!
From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for something special. We were lucky enough to sit right in front of the open kitchen-it felt like the Italian version of Teppanyaki, & it was absolutely captivating!
Watching the chefs in action was a show in itself. Each one was incredibly talented, kind, & passionate about their craft. They not only delivered outstanding Italian dishes, but they also brought so much energy & heart to the experience. Every plate was a masterpiece-flavorful, fresh, & perfectly presented.
Highly recommend grabbing a seat near the kitchen if you can-it adds a whole new layer of enjoyment. We'll definitely be coming back! Bravo to the whole team! 👏🍝🔥
I only have good things to say about this place. It can often be a hit or miss with new Italian restaurants opening in the city since the MTL market is super saturated with them. We had a prior reservation at Dinette Marcella, which failed due to a reservation error on their end. We were able to secure a table at the Chef's bar at Stellina rapidly & without fuss. We were well greeted, & the service was super professional. The ambiance was lively, & our food was well-prepared & delicious. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for high-quality pasta in a more upscale environment. Perfect for dates, groups or even solo dining. Keep up the great work, guys.
Chef Simon is by far one of my best experience in Montreal. The food & service was way beyond what I expected & I come from this industry. Seriously you guys have a solid team. From start to finish i felt like I was home & even more. Actually much more because I cant cook like that at home ahahaha Thanks to the team, you guys are amazing!
