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.
Overall, a good experience. The pasta is delicious & freshly made. The drinks were served cold & presented well. The service was alright, expected a more consistent & timely experience due to the elevated class of the place. The tiramisu & lemon dessert were great but the panna cotta was not what we expected. The bathrooms are very warm & there are only two stalls. It's a nice ambiance & a pretty spot, love the open kitchen & the bar is cute too. One of the servers, Nico was kind enough to offer us a birthday dessert for our special night, which was a nice touch. Eric was very professional & friendly too.
Wonderful dining experience; the service is impeccable & the food is delicious every time - the kitchen keeps coming up with fantastic new dishes. Holden is the best manager & host ever, he really made this fantastic night even more memorable!
Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The food took quite a while to arrive, & when it finally did, half of the dishes were cold & had to be sent back to the kitchen. For the price point, especially with pastas around $38, the quality did not meet our expectations.
That being said, the service team handled the situation professionally. They were very apologetic throughout the evening & kindly offered us dessert as a gesture of goodwill. While I appreciate their efforts to make things right, the food itself fell short of what we expected.
Jun 21, 2026
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My partner & I decided to come back to Stellina after having a great experience 4 years ago. This time around we had a wonderful server Lisa, who was friendly & warm from the moment we arrived. Once I told her I had a nut allergy she double-checked with the kitchen & told me everything I could eat safely. Her recommendations for appetizers & bottle of red wine were delicious. Lisa's great service was highlighted by the rest of the staff who ensured our glasses were always full & consistently checked in to ensure we had everything we needed. A huge thank you to Lisa for making our anniversary celebration memorable, with great service & great food.
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! 👏🍝🔥
✨Incroyable. ✨
The photos sure does not do justice for the taste of the food & the impeccable service. ( you get to see them whip up that amazing pasta bc of the open kitchen) & that Tiramisu… 💖
Stellina is one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal & my go-to for Italian cuisine. I usually go during lunches but one Saturday night, i took my boyfriend for dinner. As always, food was great, atmosphere & service from the kitchen, host, & commis waiter. Our server however, made our night slightly uncomfortable.
To put it politely, she was not exactly friendly & was quite cold & condescending towards us. No worries, figured it was probably just a busy night. So we ordered each our appetizers, mains, dessert, & drinks.
After spending a few hundred dollars & giving extra tip (because like i said, food & service from everyone else was great), you'd think you'd at least hear a thank you or have a good night. Nope. as soon as my card went through, she printed the receipt, turned around, & walked away.
Would it stop me from going back to this restaurant? Maybe not. But i would 100% refuse to be served by this specific waitress seeing as the table next to us received a different treatment. I still wonder why.
