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.
Thought the service was good but shocked at how much the tasting menu cost us for lunch: it was over $80 each. It also took 2.5 hours & we had to ask several times where the next course was. Not a great value here & the food wasn't worth the wait.
Tout était vraiment délicieux, bonne carte de vin & service ok par contre très dispendieux. Entre 35-40$ pour les plats de pâtes. À ce prix les portions devraient être plus grosse & la présentation au top ce qui n'est pas le cas.
Jul 24, 2024
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Everything about this restaurant is fabulous! I was traveling for work, solo, & the staff at this restaurant were exceptionally warm & professional. The food is delicious & the drinks are on point. I haven't had a proper Negroni or Boulevardier in awhile, & the ones served here were also exceptional.
Incredible services, incredible gastronomical experience. Thanks for the tasting menu experience. Will come back & do it again. The place isn't cheap, but worth every dollar.
Had the tasting menu because we were a group of 8 but we were so disappointed about the quality of the food. We had three course & I only liked about 2 of the dishes. I really felt like the food was overpriced & would never chose the tasting menu again. The drinks were also ridiculously priced.
Jul 7, 2024
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First of all, waiters were rude & ignorant. Whenever we needed anything we had to call them more than 3 times although the restaurant was empty! We ordered the chef's tasting menu it was delicious & they respected our dietary restrictions. We had the 3 course menu & it had a lot of food 💯
Would have given 5 stars but hear me out. I come regularly for the Agnolotti, but last time I was here there was a bone in my pasta which almost broke my tooth, & when I asked the server, he just looked at me & said "oh" before leaving. He did not ask me to change my plate, did not offer anything else, nothing...for a 35-40$ small plate of pasta, you expect way better service. Very disappointed in my last experience, which left a sour taste in my mouth. Debating whether I'll be back or not.
The food was good, but the prices seemed exaggerated for the quantity of food provided. The waiter asking for additional tips added to the disappointment.
I had the lobster pasta, it was good but not worth $70 not much lobster in it. The service was great however. Focaccia was also not my favorite. We saw someone near us get the tasting menu & I would opt for that instead. Especially if they still have lobster left.
Superbe restaurant. L ambiance est bonne quoique le volume de la musique est passablement élevé les soirs de week-end. Le service est bon, les pastas sont delicieuses, bonne carte des vins. Les portions sont petites donc je suggère de commander plusieurs assiettes & de partager.
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.
We live in the neighborhood & we were definitely sleeping all this time for not going to Stellina! Both of the pasta dishes were beyond, the entrées very fresh & savoury & so were the cocktails. I'm also vegetarian & they accommodated me very easily :)
