Reviews about Stellina consistently praise fresh handmade pastas, flavorful Italian dishes, and attentive service within a warm, open kitchen atmosphere. The vibe is described as chic yet cozy, with a lively but sometimes noisy dining room and a simple, seasonally driven menu that shines with burrata, focaccia, crostone, ravioli, carbonara, tagliatelle and tiramisu; the tasting menu and wine pairings are frequently highlighted as excellent ways to sample the kitchen’s best. While many diners rate the food as outstanding and the service as friendly and professional, some visits note uneven dish execution, with undercooked or overly salty items, and portions that feel small for the price. Occasional service gaps or rushed pacing are mentioned, along with higher price points relative to the value perceived by a few guests. Overall Stellina is regarded as a standout Italian dining option in Montreal, favored for its fresh pasta, engaging atmosphere, and consistently strong kitchen craft, even as a handful of visits warn that experiences can vary.
We had a special New Year's Eve 5-course meal that was excellent. Oysters, tuna & veal tartare, rabbit ragout, sirloin, tiramisu, & the table favorite a lobster ravioli that I'd recommend again & again. Finished off with a Limoncello & some espresso. Thank you to the staff for working in our Family on a busy night. Wait staff & manager were super attentive & made it a very special finale to 2024! Merci Beaucoup!
Resto italien avec de belles entrées qui peuvent être partagées. À souligner : la tranche de pain au ricotta! wow. On a beaucoup aimé les pâtes, bien al dente avec de bonnes sauces. Définitivement recommandé & nous voulons déjà revenir!
Do not be deceived by the diminutive menu. Stellina overdelivers. The descriptions are brief, but only because they don't want to brag. Each & every item we ordered was exceptional. It can't be luck. The kitchen focuses their energies on delivering perfection, not breadth. I highly recommend the rabbit cappellacci.
Nous avons passé un agréable moment ! La nourriture était délicieuse & le gérant est au petit soin avec ses clients ! Je recommande ce restaurant & retournerai à l'occasion !
Juste wow!!! Merveilleux restaurant, la nourriture était FABULEUSE & que dire du service. Chaque employé a été incroyablement chaleureux & à notre écoute. Je recommande à 200%. Chaque plats du menu dégustation étaient plus bons que le précédent!
Jul 28, 2024
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Not a bad place. Food is good. Portions are not that huge & they are pricey. Can't say it was a bad experience going there but there are a lot better restaurants out there the same price but it's not bad. If somebody said they're going there to eat & ask me what I thought of it, I would recommend they go without saying anything wrong. There's really nothing wrong. It's good, it's just expensive & the portions are not huge. So if you're not too hungry, it's a good place to go. If you don't mind paying a little bit. Staff was good. It was easy to find. I had heard a lot of hype about it on social media so I had to try it. So all this to say that you should go & maybe try it out. They don't have a big menu so what they have is good. It's fresh. So anyways go try this out. Folks get up, get out & go eat there. Don't forget to leave a review of what you thought of it. People really appreciate reviews so I give accurate descriptions from experiences & I've had thousands & thousands of experiences in restaurants & parks & different recreational centers & areas. So don't hesitate folks go try it out. Let me know. Let us know. Let everyone know what you thought of it. If you agree or disagree go try it out. It's a good place. Okay good food. Just pricey. That's the way to get a 3 from me.
The person who left the review below me is angry she got carbohydrates served in a restaurant specialized in pastas. The food is amazing & the burrata was the thing we liked the most. Recommend so much if you're visiting Montreal even if the price is a bit high.
I love the concept & ambiance of this place. Sat at the bar, & the drinks were good. However, the food wasn't up to our standard. We disliked half of what we ordered. Despite calling ahead to ask about vegan options, I found there wasn't much choice upon speaking to the chef. I ended up with a mediocre pasta with tomato sauce, which I had to heavily season with hot sauce for flavor. The salad I ordered as an entre (INSALATA) cost $22, which I found ridiculous for the portion & ingredients. My friend had the bone marrow & oxtail pasta called'Angolotti'; he said it was bland, lacked flavor, & the portion was insufficient for the $35 price tag. When our bartender/waitress asked how it was & we expressed dissatisfaction, she simply took the plate away without further inquiry. Another friend had a creamy pasta that he found overly rich, & he informed the waitress. They also ordered the octopus entré ($28) to share, which they both disliked. The waitress kindly removed it from the bill but only compensated one of them with bread & a sauce, & then charged us for this'compensation.' They also shared the mushroom & prosciutto entré (funghi saltimbocca $23), which they found okay. Some of us left hungry. The service was decent, with hardworking waitstaff & an okay waitress/bartender. Overall, I recommend this place for drinks with friends. However, the food was not great & overpriced. I might return to try the actual menu once my vegan diet is over. For now, I'm giving this restaurant 2 stars. I hope this review helps both the business & the customers.
Outstanding food & service. Robert, Eddy & Victor made our experiance incredible. Tasting menu, wine pairings, explanations of the food in detail. Everything exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a great culinary experiance.
Mar 26, 2024
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3.5 stars Let's start with the service, the waitress was amazingly nice & patient with us. She took the time to give explanations & her recommandations. As for the atmosphere, it feels very elegant & cozy, we loved the whole decor. For the food, the pasta are homemade on the spott, & it really shows. However the price to portion ratio was not satisfying for us. I ordered the agnolotti for 35$ & I had about 10 pasta in my plate, & the food was not hot. I understand that we pay for freshness & quality, but the portion just was very deceiving for me. However, my friends ordered the lobster pasta & that portion was rather reasonable for 2 persons (it was meant to be shared), but it was 40$ per person. So the food was good, but nothing out of the extraordinary. There are better italian places in Montréal which are more worth the price.
I recommend to ask to sit by the kitchen bar. It's a dinner & a show in one. The chef's are simply amazing & entertaining. The food is flavourful & portions are decent. We tried the $80 tasting menu & the server picked out some great choices. The ravioli & the pasta with cream sauce & 36 month old aged parmesan is to die for....all the antipasto choices he gave us were incredible. They have such a passion to make you a great meal & bring an authentic atmosphere & recipes to the table. Bravo & I will definitely be going again before I leave Montreal.
I love Stellina! It's one of the places I recommend to people when they are visiting. It's best to get a few plates & share (get less than what they recommend, I find it's always too much). The food is great but I really wish they would add/change up the menu a bit more. I find myself going less because not much has changed in the past year. Nevertheless, for at least once, you should try it!
Food was amazing for a large group with share plates.
The servers were very attentive & friendly.
I would recommend having a meal here while in Montreal.
Nous somme aller pour un souper d’anniversaire un samedi soir & le service /la nourriture A1 ( chaque interactions avec peu importe le personnel A1 ). Je recommande fortement
