Really yummy food! I went to this gem to order take out for my parents last night, Aug 6 2020. Ordered Rigatoni al Ragu di Maiale Smoked pork (it's shredded) with sweet bell pepper ragu, ricotta salata for my Dad. Great Veggie dish - Fiocchi con Pere e Asiago Pasta purses (LOOK just like purses. Fun to eat :O) with small chunks of pears & cheese, parmesan cream sauce (for Mom), both the garlic bread and rosemary focaccia because I couldn't choose just one and both are delicious!, Caesar Salad (croutons are not your average crouton + comes with bacon strips - your tummy will smile and their bread pudding! AMAZING! Support this wonderful restaurant who clearly puts their heart into their dishes. It was special to see my parents enjoy this food with big smiles. Sorry I didn't take a photo. read more

Great always have been pleased with the results of our order Enjoy the restaurant every time we go read more

One of the best around. Been going here for years and it's always terrific. Can't wait to see the new location and get more truffle gnocchi!

This restaurant used to be my favorite restaurant in Burlingame but since they moved to Burlingame Ave., they've gone down hill . Their food quality has diminished, their service sucks and their management is clueless . I won't be going back . read more

Everything was excellent . The service,drinks, and food were some of the best we have had. We will definitely go back!

Really good place for a meal in Burlingame. Everything we ordered was delicious, I especially loved the starter, polenta with gorgonzola parmesan sauce. Gluten-free notes: Many of their dishes are gluten-free but not marked on the menu, just ask your server. read more

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We have been to Stella a half a dozen times at least in the new location. Every time has been wonderful except recently. Very disappointed overall. Our waitress Ariana did not start off the service well. There is always a professional look to the staff,but management that night paid no attention to her uniform or grooming. I hate to be harsh,but we all agreed it looked like she just rolled out of bed. She was very polite throughout the evening however. It took her a while to come to our table initially,but when she did she asked if we wanted still or sparkling and took our drink order. She left and came back a while later for our order,but we had to ask for the water as she never brought it! She then took our order and left. Still no drinks. My soup came and we had to ask the busboy where our drinks were. She came over and said the bar was backed up...it did not look busy but what do we know. We thought she may have forgotten to submit our drink order. They finally arrived. I was offered no parmesan for my Minestrone and there was no one around to flag down so I ate it so it wouldn't get cold. That should have been offered right away. Our entrees came and my special of the day fish was lukewarm as were the mashed potatoes. I flagged her down and she got the kitchen to cook me another one and she was very,very apologetic and I knew she meant it. The replacement finally came and it was fine,but it was not enjoyable sitting there waiting. Our friend had one of the pasta dishes and she said it was just ok and she's a very good Italian cook. Our other friend the rigatoni which he liked. We ordered the apple galette with vanilla gelato and it was nice enough. Overall a bad night for us at Stella. I hope it is just a one off, but we are going to wait a long while before we return I think. read more

Such a fantastic dinner place for an anniversary or special night! Amazing staff and food

Favorite place to have dinner when I'm in town for work. Every dish is perfect and the service is top notch. Also good for larger parties.

This remains a special place to enjoy delicious, northern Italian cuisine, impeccable service, in a beautiful and convenient location. Our family has been enjoying Stella for more than 10 years now! read more

Food was excellent, chicken piccata was very tasty. Our server was helpful and attentive. The atmosphere elegant and noise level low.

A friend and I recently ate at Stella's after I raved about the food at the previous location. While the new location is a nice upgrade from the previous location, we were both very disappointed in the food and service. We ordered an arugula salad to split. It was a sorry excuse for a salad. If you are going to charge $16.00 for a salad, there needs to be more than the greens, a few cherry tomatoes (some were unripe) and some grated cheese, not to mention the sour tasting dressing. I ordered the pork tenderloin and she ordered the chicken main courses. My pork was overcooked and dry, my friend's chicken was moist. I had to hail down the server who did get me a new main course - I went with my friend's chicken dish. The chicken was nicely prepared. However, the green beans were undercooked. There is nothing worse than hearing a crunch every time you eat cook green beans. My suggestion to the chef is to either cook them al dente or don't have them on the menu. For the high priced food, we expected better service. Ours was mediocre. We watched as the server of the table next to us stopped by several times to check on his table, ours was mostly absent. We had to ask for more water and also the check. And after clearing the table of dishes, the person also cleared off our water glasses and the empty bottle of water before even asking if we wanted more. And on top of this all, when presented with the credit card invoice, our tipping options were 20%, 22% and 25%. What happened to 15% and 18%? Is the restaurant so confident of its service and food that it would never think someone would want to tip less? And I am sorry, but the service and food would have to be out of this world before I would consider tipping 25%! The place was busy so maybe just an off night for food and an off night for the server. But definitely not coming back or recommending to others. read more

Si la atención es muy buena la comida 10/10 la comida ricisima baños limpios esta en un lugar bonito read more

Stella - Arriba - Italian Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Amazing food. Service staff is great. Wish they could add a wine sommelier. Servers don't have much knowledge nor seem to want to pull someone over that does. A bunch of: I don't knows, I haven't tried, and people seem to like it. having someone that could assist in pairing a wine with food we haven't tried yet would make the experience that much better. We love Stella, and seem to do okay with our wine selections. Having a knowledgeable person would be a fantastic add. read more

Over priced and the service isn't good.. food arrived cold. Waitress wasn't attentive and it was apparent it was her first waitressing job.

The food was great and the ambiance is okay. I would say the service is not that great though. We were waiting for the waiter to come and check on us for I want to order my dessert. It took awhile before they took our plates and I then asked for the dessert menu. I gave it a 3 read more

Amazing restaurant! It's located a block off the main downtown strip. The reviews and recommendations are right about their truffle gnocchi. It was like heaven! My wife and I split an order as an appetizer. It came with 10 which was generous considering the awesomeness of the dish. I used the table bread and soaked up every last drop of the sauce. The seafood saffron orzo dish was tasty! Very flavorful and fresh. I like the dish so much that I'm not sure if I want to try something else next time! I would recommend going early for dinner or placing a reservation. The place got packed around 6pm. read more

Very over rated. Have lived in Burlingame a long time. prices out of site. now they will be on the Avenue, can't imagine what the prices will be when they finally open. Food just so, so. Staff not up to par. read more

The food, service, and overall setting was beautiful! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, will definitely be back for more when we're in the area again read more

Good vibes and great attentive service. Food was good but nothing spectacular. Good local restaurant. Pasta and steaks were okay

I really love Italian cuisine and their Osso Buco and filet mignon are my favorite. I like this location a lot. Service was very good every time we went. Wish they weren't moving to Burlingame Ave besides that highly recommend. read more

My family took me to dinner for my 35th birthday tonight. My mom recently passed away and her birthday was also in September.This was going to be a heartfelt birthday but we were going to try and have fun. We had dinner, desert and drinks. Everything was OK. Anyway, after we paid the dinner bill, my husband took our kids home in the Uber. My aunt and I decided to stay for another glass of wine. But they wouldn't let us have it! They cut us off! We were just a regular family eating , merry celebrating my birthday. We thought surely there was a misunderstanding. We moved down stairs to the bar area (we were at dinner upstairs) to see what was going on. All of a sudden the "manager" TJ whom we think stands for "The Jerk", came to tell us that unfortunately, they can't serve us another glass of wine. My aunt asked why. I asked why. They said it was for "our safety" and our "health". We told them there was nothing to be concerned about because we had ubered there and were going to Uber home. They still would not serve us. We were not even tipsy! My aunt told them they'd regret cutting us off because we will write about this. And then they said they felt it was a threat and they were going to call the cops! Two women in their 30's and 50's who just spent on a $600 dinner.Three drinks over 3 hours with appetizers, food and dessert. By the way, their wine pours were definitely not 6oz! Stingy and the service was slow!!! Did they think they had to 'protect us' because we didn't have husbands with us? It was absurd! I will never step foot in this restaurant again. It was so lame and humiliating. I actually felt like I was at handmaid's tale restaurant. Go to any other restaurant in Burlingame or the peninsula if you actually want to have a good time and not be scolded by daddy! read more

Nice place. Excellent service with very good food. Plentiful street parking. Cheesy garlic bread topped with crab, escargot, branzino, pot roast. All were very good at moderate prices. Enjoyed the place. read more

This has been one of our local faves for some time, so we booked it last night for a small party (a dozen people) to celebrate a milestone birthday. It could not have been a better experience. The restaurant was enormously accommodating in planning the menu and wines. We had a private area on the patio, the service was impeccable and the food, of course, was spectacular. My biggest problem was deciding between the entree choices -- all delicious. We would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

My experience at Stella Alpina Osteria was really disappointing. We ordered the truffle gnocchi (which isn't on the menu by the way), because everyone on Yelp was raving about it. We also got the Risotto Cakes and one of their specials for the night (Ravioli). Unfortunately, the food was way too rich and salty for our taste. My mother (who normally eats way more than I do!) couldn't even finish her plate and had to give them to me. I myself wasn't wow'ed by any of the dishes. I think I was more impressed by their complimentary bread than the actual appetizer and entrees. I probably wouldn't come back but it was definitely a good night out with family! read more

Stella - Risotto Cakes - Italian Near Me - Burlingame, California

High quality food and service. Wine a bit overpriced but otherwise a go-to restaurant for our family on special occasions.

My husband took me there for my birthday dinner. The service was above and beyond our expectations. The food was excellent too! It's been awhile since we've had that kind of experience since before the Covid pandemic. My husband already requested to return for his birthday...absolutely delicious! read more

Had dinner here the other night with good friends. It was a big deal for them b/c it was the first time they left all 4 (yes FOUR!) kids home with the sitter! When we first sat down, I think we were the youngest people in here .... The truffle oil gnocchi (not on the menu) that the waiter suggested as an appetizer was excellent. I wanted more bread to soak up all the sauce. For my entree, I had the steak and for $33 it was pretty terrible. I asked for medium rare, but it was medium and just didn't taste like quality beef. I also had to ask for water refills at least 3 times. read more

I came here for a company holiday party and enjoyed all that they had to serve! We started out with drinks and I got the Ferrarita (tequila, grapefruit, jalapeno, lime) and it was pretty good. It wasn't spicy at first, but the more I let the jalapeno sit, the spicier it got. For our meal, we had: - Antipasto Piemontese: This is pretty much a charcuterie board. I don't know if it's because I was hungry, but the meat was so good! - Insalata "Caesar": Can't go wrong with a Caesar salad! - Insalata "Stella": This salad was really good as well. I liked the vinaigrette and loved the candied walnuts - Truffled gnocchi: The gnocchi was so pillow-y and I loved the truffle sauce - Pesto penne: The pasta was good and the pesto was really fresh - Gamberi all'Aglio: This was shrimp in a garlic butter and lemon sauce. The shrimp was cooked well and the sauce was really good. It kind of tasted like it had wine in there too. - Filetto con la "Zola": This was the filet minon with gorgonzola cheese melted on top. The filet minon was so tender and delicious and I liked the addition of the cheese. - Risotto: I'm usually not a huge fan of risotto, but this was really good - Asparagus: I loved the grilled flavor! And it was cooked perfectly. - Assorted mini desserts: I had one macaron and it was really good. I heard good things about the other desserts. Overall, I was stuffed at the end of the night! I really enjoyed all the food that was served that night and the service was great. I never had an empty cup of water :) read more

Stella - Tiny desserts - Italian Near Me - Burlingame, California

Really nice restaurant. Beautifully decorated, warm, cozy and inviting. There are 2 floors. Upstairs are for larger parties. Downstairs are for smaller groups. We came to celebrate a birthday and service was great. Lots of food choices and very tasty. Decent portions, not too small, just right. Good drink selections. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice place for a dinner date or with a large group. I have been to the restaurant before they moved to this location and this one is way better and bigger. read more

I have eaten here on two separate occasions and both times the food and service has been amazing. Both times our party has been seated outside but has been comfortable with the heaters. I live in Los Angeles but this restaurant is on my list to dine each trip back to the Bay Area. read more

I've been coming to Stella for as long as I can remember. It's a special place for people that appreciate a wonderfully prepared meal with excellent staff. We visited recently the night we got married. I can confirm again and again, Stella is a unique gem of a restaurant. You will be happily surprised! read more

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It has been a while since we last dined at this "old" favorite in our neighborhood. What a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent as always. The service was definitely better than I remembered, more friendly, more genuine. The big surprise was the plate presentation. Look at the pictures - definitely several grades above the ones we had before. The lamb chops were crunchy at the edges but perfectly pink and tender in the middle. The sole was delicate and flavorful. The pork tenderloin with berry reduction was just Devine. Guest we will frequent this "old/new" favorite going forward. read more

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This is my all time favorite Italian restaurant. I don't say that lightly. We had our post wedding dinner at Stella Alpina and we take our parents here every time they are in town. Their gnocchi is to die for. If they have the truffle gnocchi as one of their specials, you must try it. The heavenly softness of the gnocchi and the buttery yet light truffle sauce make a great pair. On our last visit, we tried the lamb chops with gravy. The lamb was perfectly cooked medium and tender. We had a side of juicy wild mushrooms. We also tried Pollo alla parmigiani. I don't care too much about it but that has more to do with the dish itself than its execution. Another surprise highlight was Nutella bread pudding. Highly recommended. The ambience is intimate and casual. Stella Alpina is an understated joint that serves amazing food. Highly recommended for special dinners. read more

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Great food, outdoor dining was fun. We had a larger party of 13 people. It took almost an hour before appetizers came out but the place was busy. Overall I'd recommend coming here. read more

Finally tried Stella. Food is okay. Flavors are nothing special. Price to portion is ok.

Great ambiance but cutting cost on things like salads is a shame. We have been eating here for many years but since they moved to the new location it has changed. read more

Great food, wonderful service & lovely environment in newer location. Especially recommend the Sage & brown butter gnocchis. Pillows of heaven!!! read more

Great food and quiet! Perfect for date night! Great selection of wines and good Italian dishes. We will be going back!

The rating is the combination of 5 stars for good and 3 stars for service. We had fondue as appetizer which came with bread, broccoli, mushrooms and apple slices. It was very good. Then their signature gnocchi. Also very good. Main courses: fish of the day (salmon) and osso buco. Salmon was about right but osso buco was slightly undercooked. Both 4 1/2 stars. No special treat for birthday. They just placed a candle on the tiramisu. Service was sporadic. Water refills came frequently. But we had hard time in getting attention to order, to take a photo or to get bread. But the bill came very quickly, even before we finished the tiramisu. The servers were friendly enough. read more