Stellina is widely praised for delicious Italian cooking and attentive service, with many tasting menus and pasta described as outstanding, fresh handmade noodles and well balanced flavors, and the open kitchen adds a showy and engaging touch; the atmosphere is warm and lively, and the staff are friendly and professional, making visits memorable, especially for date nights or small gatherings, with tiramisu and burrata frequently highlighted as standout items; however several reviews flag small portions, high prices, a limited menu, and occasional inconsistencies such as undercooked pasta or over salted dishes, and some noise and a few service hiccups during busy times; overall Stellina is seen as a strong, must try Italian option in the city, delivering quality pasta and memorable dining experiences even as some visits feel rushed or pricey.
Service started out great but we had multiple people attending to us which made it difficult to know who to ask when we needed something. I prefer to have 1 server per table. The hosts were so sweet & accommodating even when we needed to modify our reservation time last minute. The ambience is great - but the tables & chairs felt a bit flimsy which I found odd. The food was pretty good. The bone marrow pasta was touch dry, but still delicious. The potato tortellini was so rich, but I really enjoyed it. Others claim the portions are small but I felt they were fine. There aren't many options for vegans, but there are some for vegetarians! The highlight was the tiramisu! I don't normally like it, but my friend really wanted it so we gave it a try & this is a dessert I would eat over & over again! Great wine selection.
We always have a delicious meal here. It's definitely on the pricier side but honestly never disappoints. All of the pasta are incredible but the carbonara & tagliolini with buffalo butter are highlights!
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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.
-Insanely small portions for the exorbitant price of each dish. It's almost insulting to hard working people who enjoy going out.
- Calamari appetizer had a total of literally 8 calamari with the batter falling off them, mixed in a plateful of roasted green peppers, to hide the lack of calamari. Why serve them if they're too expensive for you?
- Burrata is not a whole ball of burrata at all- served on a few grilled peaches, with no bread ( 8$ Extra for a microscopic piece of'Focaccia' that is smaller than a McDonald's cheeseburger bun.) It's simply embarrassing. & Who does one think they are charging 50$ for a plate of pasta?
For Italians who know good homemade, authentic food from Nonna, for young people that go out to restaurants often, it's definitely disappointing all in all. Crazy prices for pasta & extremely mediocre appetizer/mains portions. The 5 star reviews are severely exaggerating. Please don't take people for granted with abusive prices & portions thinking we don't notice these things. Based on the responses by the owner to other well-deserved bad reviews, it's clear his ego's larger than caring about what people actually say in their honest reviews.
We were in Montreal for the weekend & booked Stellina at the last minute. The atmosphere & service were excellent. But the food was the star of the show. We had the crostone with anchovies, the calamari & the fungi saltimbocca. The crostone was a standout we loved it. Very simple ingredients but with all excellent Italian food it's the quality that makes it amazing. For primi we had the angolotti with bone marrow which was like a very creative pasta version of osso bucco…amazing, the carbonara was classic & delicious & the rapini pasta with sausage ragu was a creative spin on a classic. Wine list was great & good choices by the glass. Will definitely come back next time we're in town.
We had a delicious meal last Saturday night. Beautiful restaurant with very attentive service. The vitello tonato, pasta carbonara, risotto & desserts were outstanding.
I am writing this review quite late, as my visit was about a year & a half ago, so things may have changed since then. Based on my experience, however, this was one of the worst restaurants I have been to in Montreal.
The pasta was not properly cooked, & our orders were mixed up. I asked for no bacon, yet my husband received the bacon free dish instead. We were also charged for bread, which is almost unheard of in an Italian restaurant.
Prices were extremely high for what was offered. With two pasta dishes & one or two appetizers, the bill was easily around 200 dollars. The only reason I am giving two stars is the location. The Old Port is beautiful, but I would recommend trying other restaurants instead.
The food is incredible, I highly recommend the bone marrow. We had 4 different pasta dishes at our table & this was the best one. The service however, was noticeably off & you can just tell they have communication issues between staff.
The food runners were amazing, but they did not know much about our food, & what was what, lol. They just brought the dishes out & you can tell the servers don't talk to them much, so hard to order through them. They were great though.
We weren't checked one once during our main course, which was really unfortunate because we wanted to order wine with our pasta, finally our server came once we were all pretty much done. After that we weren't checked in on again, & we wanted to order dessert. We flagged our server down (again) to ask for a dessert menu, which she just handed to us, & didnt say anything. Finally when she returned, we ordered one of the desserts (there's only 4, which is fine) & she said they were all out! It's like damn, why not say that as you deliver it. It would have been nice to have been talked to more & considered during our meal. Maybe it wasn't her day, we all have off days, but we left as a result & ended up going to Monarch a few doors down & the difference in service was night & day!
The food is delicious, the best pasta in Montreal.
I recommend the tiramisu & the crudo.
The service is attentive at all times & very friendly. It's a shame that the noise is so loud that it's difficult to talk. But none of that matters because the flavour is exceptional.
Absolutely amazing little restaurant. Cute for a fun date night. The staff is phenomenal & we felt 100% taken care of every minute we were there. The food is delicious. My meal was a 4 star (Tagliolini) because as delicious as it was, it was basically just butter & Parmesan with pasta, though still very well done. My boyfriend's dish (Tagliatelle ragu) was incredible, I enjoyed it more than mine. The homemade pasta is so good! We had an entree of homemade focaccia with a prosciutto butter which was uniquely flavorful. Also shout-out to the bartenders who truly know how to make the best drinks. Will definitely be back to try more from the menu.
I've eaten at Stellina at least 10 times so far & it's by far THE BEST Italian food in Quebec!! I am Italian & I own Italian restaurants & outside of a burger or a steak I only eat Italian & Stellina is it!!
The design is the perfect balance incorporating modern design with the rich architectural elements the historic Montreal architecture provides as a base. Well done designer !! 👏👏
Tonight was our 3rd time here within the last year or so & this is the second time we've had a bad experience. The first time was lovely, the food was amazing & the service was solid. The second time the food came cold, but still it was an overall decent experience.
Tonight we came in & the pasta was hard, definitely undercooked & when we brought it to our servers attention at 10:10pm, she let us know that's how it was supposed to be. We explained we had been here a couple times before & there was a noticeable difference this time to which she suggested taking it home to cook it longer… it took from 10:10 to 10:40 to get our bill even though I would not consider this to be a busy night compared to the others visited. Overall I would have to say it's not worth it anymore & to spend your time eating better pasta in the city.
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Dinner at Stellina was truly enjoyable. The service was exceptional-professional, warm, & clearly experienced. The staff made us feel welcome & taken care of throughout the evening.
The pasta was outstanding, full of flavor & perfectly cooked. We also loved the fresh bread & well-crafted drinks that complemented the meal nicely. But the real standout was the tiramisu. It was recommended to us, & I'm so glad we took that advice-it was absolutely divine & the perfect way to end the meal.
Stellina is a great spot for anyone who appreciates quality Italian food, thoughtful service, & a cozy, elevated dining atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Always have a great time at Stellina.
The food is delicious, the ambiance is warm & inviting, & the staff is lovely. I often come here to relax after work, but it's also a perfect spot for a cozy date night. I especially loved their burrata & pasta so fresh & flavorful. The dishes also came out quickly, which I really appreciated.
I'm giving 4 stars only because the beef/meat dishes aren't quite to my taste, but that's just personal preference. Overall, I really enjoy this restaurant & highly recommend it :)
Food was just ok & portions were very small. 2 out of 3 pastas were extremely salty. Only thing we all really enjoyed was the tiramisu. On the other hand service was great but will not be returning theres better restaurants
