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, authentic Italian cuisine, with many diners highlighting the high-quality fresh pasta, creative tasting menus, and standout desserts like the tiramisu. The open kitchen concept and professional, friendly service frequently enhance the dining experience, making it a popular destination for dates and celebrations. While the majority of guests report memorable visits characterized by attentive hospitality and flavorful dishes, some feedback notes inconsistencies such as over-salted pasta, small portion sizes, or occasional service lapses. The atmosphere is generally described as warm and inviting, though some diners find the noise levels to be high and the pricing to be on the premium side for the value offered.
La nourriture était succulente. D'habitude les desserts en tendance à me décevoir & cela n'est pas arrivé. Je recommande vivement d'y aller. Le service peut être lent surtout s'il y a beaucoup de monde , mais ils sont attentifs aux besoins du client.
What an amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish, with every dish prepared perfectly & full of authentic Italian flavor. The ingredients were fresh, the presentation was beautiful, & every bite was memorable.
The service was equally impressive-friendly, attentive, & genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. The staff went above & beyond to ensure we had a wonderful evening. Highly recommend!
Jun 4, 2026
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I personally really enjoyed my fish (linguini scampi). It was rich & creamy & the scampi was fresh & not rubbery at all. I went for a party with some friends & two of them both felt sick after eating. One of my friends ordered the taglionini & they were soo salty she only had a few bites of her meal & had a stomach ache the rest of the night. The waiter had implied that this was one of the restaurants signature dishes which & it was disappointing. Another friend of mine ordered the carbonara & she enjoyed it much more, but similarly the dish was way too salty & hard to finish. For a restaurant serving $40 pasta dishes you can get better elsewhere. The waiter also tried taking away our octopus appetizer dish when there was still half of it left & didn't even ask before trying to clear the dish. Lastly, we had reservations at 8:45 that we made two months in advance & we didn't get seated until 20 minutes later. I had this restaurant in my list for a long time & after finally going, I wouldn't go back & wouldn't recommend it either.
Juste des bon mots pour de l'excellente nourriture! Frais fait devant nous, nous étions au comptoir je recommande, excellent service également, employé & management efficace, courtois & polis.
Nicolas & the entire staff provided impeccable service & exquisite attention to detail! The wine selection is extensive, & every dish we tried was flavorful, well-textured, & thoughtfully prepared. Our experience truly surpassed all expectations. We'll definitely be back & won't hesitate to recommend it to family & friends.
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!
