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.
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 !
Aug 29, 2024
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Our reservation was at 7:15 PM. After waiting for 10 minutes in the entrance, the hostess temporarily seated us at a table outside. A server came to take our drink orders, but we never received them while outside. Around 8:00 PM, our table was finally ready. However, it took an additional 15 minutes to receive our first drinks order. There were no apologies, & no complimentary drinks were offered. The food is excellent, but the service leaves much to be desired, especially considering our bill was 800$ for four people.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Great location, great staff, great menu, & amazing food! If you're looking for an excellent Italian restaurant in Montreal, this is the place to go.
Wow!! What an absolutely amazing experience! My partner & I went for the tasting menu, & it did not disappoint! The burrata was by far the best I've ever had. I'm so happy we were able to sample so many delicious dishes. The service was impeccable, & I cannot wait to visit again next time we're in Montreal! The only real thing that I have to note, which has absolutely nothing to do with the food or the service, was how loud it was in there. There were a few large parties that were quite noisy, but again, nothing to do with the restaurant itself :)
Aug 20, 2024
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Beautiful ambiance, incredible food, & super attentive service! Stellina is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in montreal! I've had their tasting menu twice & was blown away both times. So many savory dishes! I look forward to the next tasting experience!
Superbe restaurant, une ambiance à l'italienne incroyable. Le service est smooth & très professionnel. Ils prennent le temps de t'expliquer le menu. La carte des vins est belle & pour toutes les bourses. Mention +++ à Tess. Stellina ! torneremo!!
We had been to Stellina's around Christmas time & had a wonderful evening but our 2nd time was not as enjoyable. We brought our family from out of town & were quite disappointed. The service was not up to par to the amount of patrons that were seated. The food was good but not spectacular. Too many excellent restaurants to choose from in Montreal to have a bad experience. I don't think we will be back a 3rd time unfortunately.
Aug 16, 2024
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Je ne sais pas ce qui s'est passé ce soir là ou si c'est toujours comme cela, mais nous avons commandé 4 plats de pâtes différents & ils étaient tous quasi immangeables... les pâtes à l'agneau braisé était en fait avec de la viande hachée & cela goûtait le hamburger helper. Encore pire, les carbonara avaient un goût de brûlé. C'était très décevant, surtout que l'ambiance est bonne dans le resto & on avait le feeling que ça serait excellent! Mais malheureusement c'est un des pires restos que j'ai visités en 2024x
I had lunch here on Wednesday & I had to come back for dinner on Thursday. That's how good it was. Definitely coming back. The lunch menu insalata was a little underwhelming even portion size. The mains were perfect in size.
Robert was amazing, his attention to the details of each meal were delicately explained. He ensured our glasses never fell below half full & that our table always felt taken care of. As a frequent business traveller a friendly welcome is something that elevates the service & Robert hit the nail on the head.
Aug 6, 2024
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Hospitality is on another amazing level. Food was delicious although it's somehow poor when it comes to variety but overall the place is on of the best
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!
Excellent food & excellent service ! My daughter went with her boyfriend & they also appreciated very much & this is why we went. Go there hungry & choose the $100 per person deal & you will walk out of there very happy ! Cheers !!
