Absolutely wonderful experience! The restaurant had a beautiful atmosphere, the food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. Everything felt elevated and thoughtfully done without being overly formal. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of from start to finish. Definitely a place I would recommend for a nice dinner or special occasion we'll absolutely be back! read more

This restaurant is INCREDIBLE! The staff is friendly, there's live music every day starting at 5:30, and the food is delicious. My husband and I went here to celebrate a special occasion, and the staff understood the assignment. They congratulated us and even gave us a complimentary dessert to celebrate the occasion. The bathrooms are spotless! There are photo-ops at every turn. I wish I took more pictures, but I guess I was busy taking in the full experience. I truly cannot wait to come back. The downtown Dallas location disappointed us beyond belief, so needless to say, THIS location was like a breath of fresh air. I'd never recommend the downtown location to anyone, but I'd recommend this location to everyone. 15/10 experience! read more

La Stella - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came in on a random Wednesday evening, no reservation, was greeted very politely and seated right away in their lounge area where a performer was setting the vibe quite nicely. You felt like you walked into a portal back in time where a bunch ole timey mob bosses would have enjoyed a lovely steak dinner. Quick shout out to our lovely server Katelyn. She was very warm, welcoming. and genuinely seemed happy we were dining with La Stella tonight. She thoughtfully explained menu options and shared recommendations of her favorite choices. We started with the Fritto Misto which was cooked superbly. The fried squid was tender and the fried shrimp had an ethereal texture I had never previously experienced. My only note was that it was a bit salty, but it didn't stop us from devouring it. The Polpette Della Nonna, wagyu meatballs, were incredibly soft and you could actually taste the fact that they were made in house. The marinara it was served in was also very delicious. My wife ordered the U'Purp (octopus) as her entree. What an incredible dish. Again perfectly cooked octopus (they really know how to cook seafood here) served with assorted roasted veggies. The flavor was exquisite. You cannot come to La Stella and not order the Patate Crocantti (Parmesan Crusted Roasted Potatoes). I cannot begin to explain how perfect these potatoes were. At last, my Spaghetti La Stella was not only beautifully presented, but was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long while. Once again, perfectly cooked seafood from the lobster tail to the shrimp to the crab, with perfectly al dente pasta and an exquisite sauce. Ate the whole dang thang. Worth the high price tag. Though the meal came with a hefty check, at least I can say it was worth it. I definitely recommend La Stella. read more

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After an experience like this, I told myself I wasn't going to write a Yelp review -- but it's warranted. The reason this place sucks, it is because the management sucks. When you tell me, the reason you auto-grat the lounge is because customers walk their tabs, you suck. I hope and know you will close soon. The GM should be fired. Let me start with the positive: the food was excellent, and I made a point of telling the consulting chef so in person when he stopped by our table. The problem is that the service didn't come close to matching the kitchen. I don't know if it's specific to the lounge seating, but it was rough. The manager later told us our server was "one of their best," which is hard to believe -- as someone who dines at fine dining restaurants regularly and is familiar with industry standards, this server showed no real sense of service. He was slow and inattentive, and for most of the meal we were simply ignored. For example, It took him about 15 minutes to acknowledge our table, and another 15 to bring drinks -- which then sat empty for the rest of the meal with no refills offered. The one thing he was consistently attentive about was pushing the specials and seemingly mocking our requests. After our appetizer arrived and we'd plated the individual cannoli, another server swooped in and cleared the appetizer plate almost immediately, taking the accompanying sauces with it before we'd finished using them. Silverware was another issue: our entrees arrived with none, so we had to ask for steak knives. When the server finally brought them, I asked for a fork and got a "yeah" in response as he walked off. The manager, for his part, only came by after the meal to do the standard round of pleasantries -- which is a missed opportunity, since part of any good manager's job is staying aware of how the room is being run. The chef did come by afterward, and we talked through these issues. He was engaged on the food side and visibly bothered by the service problems -- as he should have been. The other thing that pushed me to write this: our check included an automatic 20% gratuity, which would normally be ok, but when the server brought the payment device, he didn't mention this and simply proceeded as if we'd be tipping again on top of it. That felt like a serious red flag -- and possibly not even legal. We declined the extra tip and left. Even the valet was a letdown. I never received the text saying our car was ready, and when we asked, they couldn't locate it. Once they did, they delivered it facing the wrong direction, which felt genuinely unsafe. There's more I could get into, but it's not worth rehashing. For the operators, take this as a litmus test of an overall "how are we doing". No need to reach out as this was our second try, downtown was our first and it was whole other issue. We won't be back -- we'll stick with our go-to upscale local steakhouse, where the service is ALWAYS excellent, the food is just as good, and we actually feel valued as guests. UPDATE on the 20% Gratuity Charge - I just spoke to the manager and now I am even more annoyed. She said this in regards to the auto-grat - It is because there are customers who get a little "too happy" in the lounge" and walk their tabs". My question are as follows: 1. What the fuck does this have to do with the 95% of the customers who pay their tab? 2. If customers skate on their tab, how are they paying anything much less gratuity? 3. Why aren't your servers better trained to recognize when someone is impaired? Walking a tab because customers are impaired is a restaurant or operations issue, not mine. read more

Came in Sunday night with some friends. There were some positives and negatives. We sat in the lounge and really enjoyed the live music. Every interaction we had with the server was very awkward so we weren't a fan of that. Otherwise, the food was a solid 4/5. Very good prime rib and the agnolotti was pretty good too. For a semi fine dining restaurant, we expected better service but the food made up for some of those shortcomings. I'll probably be back and I'm expecting a slightly better experience. read more

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Went to this restaurant for our first time for a girls birthday celebration. It was the perfect pick. My girlfriend fell in love with the place. We got a wonderful moon booth in front of the stage at the music lounge. Our food was delicious, service was even better. Caesar salad was amazing. I had the Gnocchi which was terrific. The entertainment was top notch. We will be back! Classy and fun. read more

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La Stella has a fantastic Restaurant Week menu. Fantastic selections in each of the four courses for $99. We love the old world, Italian ambience in the main dining room. Service as usual, was exceptional. Delicious table bread with a unique butter. For the first course, we had the Caprese salad and the Gorgonzola. We've had them both before and they are fantastic. The Gorgonzola is the best blue cheese salad I have had and the Caprese is certainly the best of anywhere we have tried. For the pasta course, we tried the ravioli and the Agnolotti Pizzicati. The ravioli won by a wide margin. Neither of us really cared for the Agnolotti Pizzicati. Both main or entrée courses were fantastic. They offer an 8 ounce prime fillet which you don't normally see on a Restaurant Week menu. Typically they're only 6 ounces at other establishments. We skipped the option because we've had their fantastic steaks several times before. The eggplant and the Bronzino were both delicious. For dessert, they have two options and we tried both. The tiramisu went out over the cannoli, but the cannoli was very good. We couldn't even finish all of our desserts. There was so much food this night. read more

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Came here for a girls' night and we had a great time. Our server, Rafael, was so knowledgeable when it came to wine selections and what to match with on the menu. The other servers who attended our table were very helpful as well. As far as food, the risotto was bland but the pasta/steak were what you expect for an Italian-inspired steakhouse. I would definitely come back to enjoy the music lounge. read more

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La Stella is a great restaurant: spectacular waiter, amazing food and beautiful atmosphere. I was at La Stella for a group luncheon. Presentation of everything was lovely and the food itself was second to none. I don't need to recommend one or two dishes because everyone in our party loved what they ordered. You can't go wrong with La Stella. Don't forget to pick up a couple of pieces of the Italian hard candy as you leave. read more

Parking: They offer complimentary parking - not sure if there are other parking options. Interior: Clean, dark, chic. Service: Excellent. Attentive. Food: Meatball appetizer and octopus appetizer were both flavorful. Squid ink pasta was unique and delicious. Bread pudding was an excellent dessert to finish off the meal. Drinks: Food paired well with wine. Overall: Love the atmosphere! There was live music during my visit - can be difficult to hear each other's conversations though because of the music. Went with a group and sat by the stage - but the seating arrangement was odd and I kept having to turn awkwardly to watch the band. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience and would definitely come back! read more

I took my girlfriend here and boy oh boy was it superior. I always drove by not knowing what it was while also having this on my list of places to try haha The staff and server were so kind. They were super informative and super friendly. I forgot the servers name but he was super knowledgeable with the menu and gave us numerous recommendations to where everything sounded so good. We ended up getting the lamb skewers and the La Gorgonzola salad for apps. The lab skewers were a 10/10. Super well seasoned and the sauce on the side with the lemon was just too good. It was super tender too. The salad looked basic but it was super good too. Nothing crazy but the crispy prosciutto was a good touch rather than the usual bacon. For entree we got the rigatoni alla vodka and the risotto alla pescatora which were amazing. The rigatoni was creamy and spice wasn't too overwhelming. 9/10 just cause it was smaller than we thought haha The risotto though was big and the flavors were FLAVORING. The truffle wasn't overpowering and the flavors just complimented so well together. I've never had truffle with seafood but it was great. The scallops were a great addition too. For the side, we got some heavy things so we ended up getting the carrots. Nice balance to the entrees and the sweetness was great. Carrots were a little harder than I thought but still great tasting. For drinks, we got the Dr Pepper martini and I can't remember the other drinks name but the martini was great and the other drink was good but tasted super similar to sangria. Super nice interior but super dim too. We dined on the normal side but there's also the Sophia lounge which has live music. Didn't know how to reserve it online but next time I will try that spot at least for the bar or another meal just to enjoy the music. It was great because you couldn't even hear that side on the regular side so if you wanted to chill it's not bothering at all read more

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Ambiance: The Sophia lounge was beautiful! We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and the live music was a great plus to our dinner celebration. The live music was good, but a tad bit too loud for the half empty room. Service: The service was VERY slow, even on a Sunday evening. I had a reservation at 5:45 PM and we did not leave until 7:30. I did not anticipate a 2 hour dinner. Our server, Carlos, was very friendly. But our waters weren't filled throughout our meal and the food came out excruciatingly slow. Food: We love the original location of La Stella in the heart of Dallas. I felt like the food is better at the original restaurant tbh. The food was still good here, but we weren't blown away like we were with the original. The menu is similar to the original restaurant, but it had more options for steak. Parking: Complimentary valet parking read more

La Stella - Sophia lounge WT Greer - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I've been trying to find a good Italian restaurant in Dallas for years. Finally, the time has come. Not only is it family owned and operated, but the dishes are as authentic as they get and it reminds me of when I was in Italy; very few places in Dallas give me that memory. The Cotolette is spectacular served table-side, the prosciutto con melone is incredible. Every bite is quality, and the best part is that the food never sits heavy at the end. Gino is fantastic, the service he provided was stunning , I recommend you ask for him on your visit. The ambiance is very relaxing, feels like an upscale NYC speakeasy, but with an ode to Italian tradition. I will only go here for authentic Italian food in Dallas, and you should too. read more

La Stella - Cotolette - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We came here for a birthday celebration and we were really excited to try it, since we love the location downtown Dallas. The parking is a little bizarre - it's a standard open flat lot directly behind the building, but they make you valet (complimentary). My observation is that this is designed to intentionally put the nice cars up front and the rest further back, to make it feel more high end. Sure, take my Kia to the back! We were seated in the lounge, which was really elegant and upscale. Very well decorated and intimate, with a nice performing stage for live music. We didn't think we would be getting any music at first, but about halfway through our meal a guy showed up and said he was the fill-in for the original plan. The music once it began was REALLY loud. We weren't one of the tables closest to the stage (see pic) but we still had to scream to have a conversation. Just be prepared for that. The service was okay, but the orders took a really long time. The place was not busy when we were there, and it still took way too long to get our food. We had plans post-dinner so we ended up rushing through dessert (complimentary for the birthday, which was a nice touch). For the food itself... we ordered the caprese salad, the frito misto, the vodka rigatoni, the agnolotti, the cheesy mashed potatoes, and the honey carrots. Frito misto 5/5. Light and tasty. Sauce is great. Caprese salad 5/5. Very refreshing and great portion size. Vodka rigatoni 4.5/5. Tasty, but for some reason this one is better (and my all time favorite) at the other location. Agnolotti 3/5. Small portion, and the filling was a mush that was lacking flavor. The sauce on the outside was decent. Potatoes 2/5. The server hyped these, but they were very mediocre and a bit bland. I wouldn't get these again. Carrots 4.5/5. I liked these a lot. Soft and sweet. This location's menu is more steakhouse focused and we didn't get a steak.. I realize that, and maybe the steaks are phenomenal. Overall, it was cool. I'd come back and try more things. Just need to make sure I'm prepared for a several hour dinner, and for high volume music. read more

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Foodie Alert! I was so excited to finally dine here. My friend and I came for Easter dinner. Let's start with the good: the ambiance is beautiful. We sat in the Sophia Music Lounge. However, that wasn't where I initially wanted to sit. I preferred the main dining area so I could enjoy tableside service. But I found out they weren't offering tableside service on Easter, so just a heads-up about that for other holidays. Our waitress was phenomenal. She was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. We had the Stellini for our drink it was delicious!! 10/10. Now for the food, I have to be honest-- I wasn't really impressed. Coming from their other location and being a huge pasta fan, I thought this was going to be amazing, but it was just okay. I enjoyed the Gorgonzola Wedge Salad; it was enough to split between two people. We also had Cannoli Oscar, and it was just okay. I think it might have been better if the meat had been warm. For the main dishes, we ordered the 'Nduja Carbonara and the Cacio E Pepe, and we were not impressed by these dishes either. If anything, the Cacio E Pepe had a little more flavor. However, both pastas were very undercooked, very chewy, and lacked good seasoning. I was very shocked because I've heard so many great things about this place and their pasta, but it didn't meet our expectations. And considering the price, everything should be top-notch. I'm always willing to try again. But I would rate the service 10/10 and the food 5/10. read more

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Came in for date night & was greeted with champagne while we waited. We didn't get sat immediately, but the champagne made the wait easy. It was about 15 mins. We had Alex as our server and he was phenomenal. They give you bread and a butter type deal, although I didn't fancy it much. My date had the branzino and added the red potatoes which were a great addition. I had the spicy red pasta, the Alessandra. It was great. I didn't enjoy my drink the most (a fort Shirley), but Alex took care of that for me. I saw others getting tableside pasta Alfredo mixed in the huge cheese bowl. Loved the ambiance, and will try their lounge side next time. It had live music. Wonderful night for date night or special occasions. The food is great, service is amazing, and ambiance is top tier. read more

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Update - March 2026 I came back to La Stella's Italian Steakhouse recently and had to update my review specifically for the lasagna. It is honestly the best lasagna I have ever had at a restaurant. The layers were perfectly balanced; rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and pasta that was cooked just right. Nothing was overly heavy or dry, which can happen with lasagna. Every bite had that slow-cooked, homemade flavor that you usually only get from someone's Italian grandmother. The portion was generous, the cheese was perfectly melted, and the sauce had a deep, savory flavor that really stood out. It's the kind of dish you keep thinking about after you leave. If you visit La Stella's, the lasagna is absolutely a must-order. I would come back just for that dish alone. read more

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The new location in Addison is a hidden gem. Very upscale and classy with a highly curated menu. Service is impeccable and this is a perfect spot for a romantic evening or an important business meal. read more

Get: Prime Rib (roast),lamp chops, wedge salad, mushroom (side), and asparagus (side). Pass on: Branzino and caprese salad. The branzino was fine, but not nearly as good as the prime rib, lamb chops, meatballs, or even the calamari. We celebrated my sister's birthday at La Stella Italian Steakhouse, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The ambiance was stunning, elegant, warm, and perfect for a special occasion. The service was phenomenal; the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care of. We ordered a range of dishes: the ribeye and lamb chops were all cooked to perfection, and the calamari and carpaccio were great. The salads were crisp and fresh, and the drinks were equally fantastic. Yes, it is a bit on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for- top-notch quality all around. I also loved the attached lounge, where we enjoyed live music and a great vibe after dinner. I can't recommend La Stella enough, this is a gem for anyone seeking a memorable Italian steakhouse experience! read more

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La Stella Italian Steakhouse in Addison is the brand new sister spot to La Stella Cucina Verace, and after one visit I can confidently say they understood the assignment. They have only been open about six weeks, but everything already feels polished and intentional. Atmosphere Absolutely gorgeous. Think chandeliers, velvet seating, and Sophia Loren photos giving classic old Hollywood energy. The restaurant is split into two different vibes. The Sophia Lounge is the bar area with high tops, cozy two tops, and a stage for live bands. The music was great, but if you are planning deep conversation, prepare to raise your voice. Each table had a fresh red rose which was a really nice touch. The main dining room is still upscale but much calmer. You can hear the music without feeling like you are inside the band. There is also a real Italian moped in the middle of the space which is random and fun. Service Top tier. We called because we were running late for our reservation and they happily moved us. We originally booked the Sophia Lounge and thought we would lose that seating, but they still accommodated us when we arrived. Our server, Eslam, was fantastic. He knew the menu inside and out, gave great recommendations, and paced the meal perfectly. Attentive without hovering. Cocktails Guilietta 5 out of 5. Light, refreshing, slightly citrusy with rosemary on top. Easy to drink. Godfather 5 out of 5. Disaronno and scotch, simple and made perfectly. After dinner we tried Dolce Notte, basically an espresso martini with vanilla vodka. I do not even like coffee and still thought it was really good. My sister loved it. The Oscar was a pistachio martini and tasted like dessert in a glass. Food Polpette Della Nonna 4.5 out of 5. Great flavor and marinara. Texture was just slightly softer than I prefer, but I still finished them. Caprese Invernale 3.5 out of 5. This is on me. It uses beets instead of tomatoes and I do not like beets. If you do, you will probably enjoy it. Paccheri al Ragu Napoletano 5 out of 5. Short rib and pasta that I could have eaten twice. Perfectly al dente pasta and super tender meat. Agnolotti Pizzicati 5 out of 5. Veal filled pasta with sage brown butter. Rich, balanced, and honestly unforgettable. 8 oz Wagyu Filet 5 out of 5. Melt in your mouth tender and cooked perfectly. The green peppercorn crema was a great finishing touch. Whipped potatoes 5 out of 5. Creamy, cheesy, with bacon mixed in, not too heavy. These disappeared fast. Dessert Torta Della Chef 5 out of 5. A huge 10 layer cake with pistachio and multiple chocolates. When it came to the table my sister literally gasped. It tastes as good as it looks and we definitely took some home. Final thoughts La Stella is perfect for date night or a celebration when you want dinner to feel like an experience. Just pick your seating based on your vibe. Lounge for energy and music, dining room for conversation. Already planning a return visit, mostly for that tableside fettuccine in the cheese wheel because obviously. read more

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The restaurant is very spacious and well decorated. Can seat large parties which is always a plus. Started off with Polpette Della Nonna ( wagyu meatballs ) the sauce was amazing, the meatballs seemed to have a lot of breading. The Cannoli Oscar was very good. The cannolis were stuffed with crab, had a nice crispy texture and the sauce was very complementary to the dish. Steak carpaccio was pretty bland and overpriced. Seems like much we had needed seasoning or at the least, salt. The Agnolotti Pizzicati was complicated. I loved the pasta and sauce but the veal tasted like refried beans filling. The Ossicuco Milanese was delicious. The meat was super tender, I didn't care too much for the risotto. Again, the whole dish needed salt. The pistachio cake was below average and had shells from the pistachio which weren't that pleasant to bite into when not expecting it. Server- Christopher- absolutely amazing/ great service Manager- Kyle - very attentive and professional Wine- Heitz Cellar 2018 Napa Cab- oaky, earthy pairs well with beef. read more

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I did a bad job with pictures. This is a lovely restaurant with a live band at least on fridays. Ours was a jazzy pianist who sang both new and old songs, and included some Christmas melodies. He was very enjoyable to listen to but definitely hindered conversation so I would recommend seating away from the lounge if you are there for talking or catching up. The u'purp was insane. It was akin to lobster as it was so buttery and smooth. Highly recommend this dish. We all got steaks, and they made my well done perfectly which is a feat in itself. (It's not by preference I know, who wants steak well done?) my boyfriend got the Oscar style added to his, which he liked but I thought was weird as it had a cumin kinda flavor in the sauce? Not my thing. The mushrooms were good but I'm not a big mushroom person and the portion was very large for 3 people in my opinion. The lobster risotto I could probably order as a meal and be satisfied. It was delicious! Overall, I definitely want to go back. I might make some different choices as the server's explanation of the lasagna had me drooling but I knew I would have leftovers and we weren't going home! Haha. I would also say to expect being here for 2-3 hours. We had a reservation at 5:30 and didn't leave until 7 and that was with a rushing of our server at the end and no dessert. read more

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We came for the live band and they did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the music. Our waiter was ok and the food could have used a little more seasoning. The meatballs were delicious. read more

La Stella - The pollo al limone - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We came in on a Friday night (reservation recommended) and sat at a high top in the music lounge. The venue was classy, vibes were immaculate, and the libations were perfectly crafted. It didn't stop there though. Not only was the music excellent and service extremely attentive, but the food was perfectly prepared. We each had a waygu steak and shared sautéed spinach & glazed carrots. If you're looking for a date spot, guys/girls night out, or just a chill evening listening to top notch jazz, this is absolutely your spot! read more

La Stella - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love this place. We celebrated Mother's Day here with my family. Nona's meatball was incredible. All the dishes we ordered are amazing. Aubrey-Anna was playing today. She always brings the best music. Service was really top class as well. Ari and the team all stopped by and made sure we had a great experience. Really the best experience ever. Can't get better than this. read more

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My girlfriend and I came here for lunch on Monday. She told me they just started offering lunch. Honestly I didn't even realize there was a restaurant here when I pulled in until I drove around the back. I was immediately greeted by the hostess and brought to our table. Our waiter was a very kind older man and he was just wonderful. I really enjoyed the customer service. Our cups never went below half full. We started out with the octopus, burrata and meatballs for our appetizers. All three were really tasty. The octopus was delicious; and cooked perfectly. It was already sliced up and I loved the flavors along with the texture of the potatoes with it. The meatballs were so tender and well flavored. Probably one of my favorites I've had meatball wise. The burrata didn't look super appealing to me but the flavors really went nicely together. My friend got the chicken and I got the squid ink pasta. Hers was cooked perfectly and delicious. Mine was very good. I wasn't crazy about all the olives but overall it was tasty. I have a favorite spot in Fairview that does it spicy with shrimp; so honestly theirs is better than the one I had for lunch. But still the flavors were nice. Really loved all the options on their lunch menu. Interested in trying them out for dinner. read more

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As a former Chicagoan, this place made me feel right at home. Definitely has the Chicago/NY vibe. The food was so good but it was the ambiance that sold me on La Stella. Live lounge music and mood lighting made me feel like I was far from the suburbs of Dallas. Love this place and will be back again whether it's for drinks/apps or dinner. read more

Great service, food, atmosphere, service in the lounge, and live music. Will definitely be back. read more

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Had an early dinner reservation and the place was already packed before 6pm. Sat in the lounge which was such a great experience- nice ambiance. They do add an automatic lounge fee of 20%. All the food tasted great. I will definitely be back. This place is a hit for sure. I think they are still within the first month of opening so a few kinks to be worked out would be valet service- the line was wrapped around as we were leaving (people trying to get in and out); and moving dinner service along a tad quicker. We enjoyed our time there for sure so no complaints here, but the lobby was FULL as we were leaving- probably waiting on folks to leave so they could be seated. Make your reservations well in advance because I don't know if they'll have availability for walk-ins. read more

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Tasty food and reasonable portions. We had the octopus and crab cannoli appetizers and the osobuco milanese for entree, all fantastic. Drinks were tasty too. I'd love to see more vodka based options. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Ambiance was nice, a little too dark for my like. Lounge was very nice too and music was low enough so you could have a conversation. Prices are in line with the quality and portion size. Definitely coming back. read more

This new steakhouse is worth the hype! Dining rooms are Hollywood glam, the Sophia lounge is a great spot to enjoy bites, cocktails and great entertainment. For our first choice, we ordered Cannolis Oscar, two egg rolls topped with caviar and stuffed with crab meat. We shared a baby Gorgonzola wedge for our pasta course, we chose the spare rib stuffed anglionotti. For our main course, the seafood risotto was delicious and the portions were quite generous. For dessert, we shared the white chocolate bread pudding and pistachio gelato. Drinks are on the expensive side but well crafted, pours are generous. Service was outstanding and valet parking was managed efficiently. read more

Delicious dinner. Excellent cocktails, food, service, and atmosphere. We loved the steaks and live music. Just as delicious as La Stella Dallas. I highly recommend the meatballs, prime filet, polenta, smashed potatoes, and the Pistachio cake. The cake was HUGE! We also tried the mushrooms but they were too heavy on the rosemary for me to enjoy. Overall, great place for a special dinner. read more

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First of all, the overall decor and style of the restaurant is pretty stunning. Having recently opened, everything is sparkling clean, but also dark and moody, playful and fun, with images of Sophia Loren scattered throughout. We started with the Polpette Della Nonna (meatballs), which came three meatballs per order. They were extremely tender, and nicely plated with marinara and basil EVOO. I just wish they would have been served with some crostini or bread to mop up that basil oil and sauce. The Fritto Misto was also well executed, with the right amount of crisp and salt, and two dipping sauces (spicy aioli and mild marinara). I am a big fan of beets, so I couldn't pass up trying their caprese salad, which was a beautifully plated salad of tri-color beets and bufala mozzarella. It was a really delicious salad (with the same basil EVOO from the meatballs), and pistachio crumble. As good as it was, though, my salad only had one tiny orange segment and some of the beets were undercooked and too firm. For my entree, I was tempted by the steak, but I couldn't pass up the ossobuco. The ossobuco veal shank was perfectly cooked - so tender and decadent and topped with a delicious sauce reduction! It was served over an equally rich and creamy polenta...though I could have sworn the menu indicated risotto. Oh well. It was delicious, and I scraped up every last bite. read more

10/10 first impression here! We were seated in the lounge and enjoyed two different performances. The ambiance, vibe and crowd were amazing. I had the veal ossobuco, and it was incredible. Our whole party had a great time and already planning a return trip. It was weird tho that the hostess told me our whole party had to arrive within 15 minutes or we would be charged.... But yet it took quite a bit longer for us to even be seated. Would recommend that there be lights in the bathroom stalls. They were pitch black when you go in, so I had to use my phone flashlight. Still had an amazing time! read more

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I really hate to say bad things about any restaurant, but I was excited to experience an upscale italian restaurant with a old school hollywood music lounge... But everything just felt old. And I would have been okay, had the food not tasted old..... There was no heart in the food. It was like no one cared how it tasted, or how it went out. It tasted like it was reheated in a microwave. However, I did enjoy my salad and my drink. But I will never go back. read more

Great elegant atmosphere with plenty of space and high end menu items. Live music in the lounge area. Our server Billy was a wealth of information on the foods and wines. We started with the table side Caesar salad that included mixing the dressing, anchovies and even caviar. Only thing I would change are the croutons are too hard. Softer croutons would have made it a top notch salad. Then I had the short rib pasta while my wife had the Branzino. Outstanding pasta and the fish was perfect and tasty. Bread pudding was a delight. We'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

For fine dining, this was an utter disaster. Food, timing, service -all bad. To start we waited and waited for our cocktails-we waited at least 30 minutes. Our appetizer (which was not the one we ordered, came out before the cocktails). Did we get to eat this wrong appetizer? No. The wait staff whisked it away, while our friends finished their appetizer 20 minutes before ours arrived. When the meatballs finally arrived, I do have to say, they were tasty, seasoned well and served in a hearty tomato sauce. Then we waited again. We waited ONE hour before our entrees arrived. I do not recommend the Involtini Di Polla. The chicken was dry. This is really unacceptable for this price point of $40.00. We also ordered the risotto. Unbelievably this came out AFTER we finished the chicken. Then even more unbelievable, it was undercooked. The risotto was crunchy and inedible. Our friends ordered the Spaghetti Alessandra and were also unimpressed. None of this is the server's responsibility, however I would have appreciated an apology for this appalling meal. The restaurant is beautiful. Lively vibe in the bar with jazz music the Friday night we were there. Does this make up for a bad meal and service? No! And I will not be returning. read more

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We had such an amazing experience at La Stella! Our server Trevor was fantastic--we genuinely couldn't have asked for a better server. He was attentive, present, timely, personable, and made the entire experience that much better. The music was great, the atmosphere was such a vibe, and everything felt so fun and welcoming. Definitely recommend, and ask for Trevor if you go! read more

La Stella - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Atmosphere was an upscale Italian. Drinks delicious and pasta was fresh. All the staff was accommodating. read more

The food is like my grandmother cooked me a sit down dinner in a Tuscan region of Italy. Everything we had was made with love my favorite are the branzino and scallops. As a side, the carrots were to die for. Sorry I don't speak Italian so I would give you the Italian name.:) You have to try the espresso martini and top off the night with one of the desserts Tiramisu is my go to. Totally an awesome place to have a date night read more