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.
J'ai adoré les plats, c'était incroyablement goûteux & bien réalisé, les pâtes rotollo fondantes a souhait, coup de coeur pour la tarte aux oignons & chèvre, feuilletée & moelleuse, une réussite ! Le service était parfait également! Seul point qui a gâché notre souper : il n'y a rien pour atténuer le son, la salle est extrêmement bruyante & nous avons dû hurler tout le long & répéter incessamment pour se comprendre. Je n'y retournerai pas à cause de ça, c'est désagréable de crier au lieu de parler normalement. C'est très dommage car si l'ambiance était un peu plus douce ce serait un restaurant extraordinaire!
An amazing restaurant eith delicious food & an impeccable service !! A little too loud for my comfort but I think there was a lot of people enjoying their food & having a good time.
Dec 11, 2024
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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!
My friend & I visited Stellina on Sunday night with a last minute reservation & the only seats available were at the bar, which offered the perfect view of the open kitchen. Watching the chefs work was a treat in itself. The kitchen was incredibly organized, with each dish prepared with such attention to detail that it was almost like watching a performance. You could see the professionalism in every plate they sent out. We started with the Funghi Saltimbocca antipasto. For our main dishes, we went with two pasta selections: Taglioni & Rigatoni alla Carbonara. The carbonara seemed to be a crowd favorite; we saw it coming out frequently & quickly understood why. Rich, creamy, & delicious, it's a must-try.
Each dish was so good! I will be dreaming about it for nights to come! Service was great, clean & organized. Love watching the chefs do their thing in the kitchen. Honestly one of my fav places so far. We had the agnolotti 🤤🤤🤤🤤 & the rabbit 🤤🤤🤤 just delicious!
In our first trip to Montreal, Stellina was our favorite restaurant. The food was excellent, with fresh flavors that really stood out. The staff were attentive, caring, & had a cool demeanor that added to the overall experience. The decor & vibes were also fantastic, creating a welcoming & stylish atmosphere. We're already looking forward to our next visit to Stellina on our next trip to Montreal.
Oct 30, 2024
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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 reçu un accueil chaleureux, tout le personnel à été très courtois incluant Maxime, le gérant, Holdin, notre serveur & même Massimo un des propriétaires. Très belle ambiance dans un décor bien aménagé. Notre coup de coeur: les raviolis au homard & maïs. Le mariage des saveurs était parfait, un plat bien exécuté avec des pâtes fraîches faites maison. Espérant que ce plat signature restera un petit moment car tellement délicieux.
Sep 29, 2024
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Dans l'ensemble nous avons eu une belle expérience mais voici mes commentaires: -service à été long pour recevoir les plats (+/- 45minutes) -plat principal était froid après l'attente -les serveurs ne te laissent pas le temps de finir ton plat ou ton verre qu'ils te débarrassent -le restaurant était très bruyant -le tiramisu était superbe -la carbonara était délicieuse -le plat de pâtes à l'agneau assez simple
For the antipasti i had the Fricco & for the primi the Rotolo... boy were they delicious. The portions were good, the waiters were attentive, the ambiance was cozy. Expect to go into a food coma. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meals as well. Thank you Stellina!
La nourriture est incroyable, la burrata 10/10, les pâtes 10/10 & le tiramisu 10/10. Le service est excellent aussi. La seule remarque, c'était l'attente pour payer l'addition était longue mais sinon le service était super.
Nice comfortable restaurant atmosphere with very nice cocktails. However, the food quality was mediocre at best with most dishes being over sauced, & filled with an excess amount of ricotta cheese... very unnecessary, The beauty of Italian food is in its simplicity..& pasta being the simplest to cook.
