I really want to give this place five stars, but I've had mixed experiences in terms of service. I had Angela the first time I went here and she was excellent. She was friendly, but professional and knew the menu well. However, other times the service has been very short. The food is good! We really enjoyed the arancini in the cacio e pepe sauce. Absolutely delicious. The campanelle vodka is amazing too. The sauce is delicious and the pasta is perfect for the sauce. My mom got the house-made cavatelli which was more soup like and she didn't love it. Just personal preference here. We both enjoyed the cheesecake! We loved that they give pizza bread before the meal. We don't love that they only do slices of pizza for lunch if you want to dine-in. Their slices are $5.00 and in my humble opinion, not the best. My mom loved their pepperoni. I had their white and grandma. White was disappointing, grandma was decent, but nothing to write home about. In my review, I would have overlooked some things to give them five stars, but the service is really a mixed bag. One of the servers mansplained what a Sicilian slice was to me. Overall, would recommend but ask for Angela. read more

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Stumbled across this restaurant for a quick lunch and turned out to have a incredible menu, incredible food at good prices. Staff was great and we really enjoyed everything we had. Recently started working in the area in planning and having lunch here often. Recommend. read more

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Stella accurately describes its offerings as Italian Comfort Food. Pizza with driving for! Some traditional and some very creative choices. read more

Stella - Pepperoni cooked yo perfection. - Italian Near Me - Roseland, New Jersey

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Rounded up to 4 stars The restaurant offers multiple disparate vibes when you enter. The first thing that you see is a pizza/takeout counter (which is fine). At the edge of the dining room was live music (I was there for lunch). There was a gentleman playing electric guitar and a woman singing. The dining room is large and comfortable. The Eggplant Parmesan was disappointing. The Gelato was very good. The service was attentive. read more

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Came here with my friends tonight for dinner. The restaurant's decor was very welcoming and warm. There were several tables sitting outside. We chose to sit in the dining room. Service was quick and friendly. The bread at the table was a combination of pizza bread and toast. I liked it a lot. I ordered linguini with white clam sauce. It was really delicious. My friends ordered the ravioli and pasta with sausage. All were excellent. The menu is extensive. I will be back to try their pizza and chicken dishes in the future. read more

I went here with my sister and brother-in-law for dinner. We had a reservation so we were seated quickly. Our server came quickly and gave us the specials of the day. They gave us bread and a bottle of water. She then gave us a few minutes to look over the menu. I ordered the linguini with clams in white sauce. It was delicious. The dining room was spacious so there was space to move around if needed. I will definitely come back here. read more

I don't know, I just love it here. Their broccoli rabe and grilled chicken with red hots is amazing.(request it! Everything they serve wonderful. The prices are a little bit high, but there are BYOB so they lose money in alcohol. read more

Went there for my friends 60th birthday party when I first heard he wanted to go a pizza place for dinner I was a little surprised but this place is so much more than a pizza place The ambience is very nice and the staff is very friendly We started with the hotsi totsy shrimp And a cesser salad both were very fresh and good. I had the crab linguine and it was Fresh and tasty All 4 of us enjoyed our meal and I will go back read more

Stella - Outside - Italian Near Me - Roseland, New Jersey

We came here for pickup - it was all ready to go and warm when we got there. We got a pepperoni pizza, clams linguini(2 orders), and pasta with short ribs, and arugula salad shared among 4 adults, 1 teen, and two elementary school kids. We really enjoyed everything - especially the pasta. The clams sauce pasta went fast and tasted fresh. We also enjoyed the arugula salad with everything. read more

The food is always SO GOOD from Stella's. We order from there at least once a week. The pizza is delicious!

Fab restaurant alert......this is delightful. Just happened to be driving by and then looked Stella up online. Menu looked delish so we booked a reservation. Darling place in Roseland. They have outdoor seating which was a lifesaver, as I recently had foot surgery and need extra room to sit. (Knee Scooter in tow). BYOB is always a good thing. Food was delicious and served pretty quickly after being seated. Service and management were all lovely and very accommodating to me in my temporary handicap moment. Prices are good for the amount of food you get. Go check this place out, can't say enough good things about Stella! read more

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Great service and great food! Had the penne a la vodka with sausage. Took it to go because it was close to closing time. read more

Stella - Italian Near Me - Roseland, New Jersey

I was charged a 4% credit card fee although I used a debit card. I should have been told this before the tranaction was paid for. I found this out after getting my receipt. This is illegal under NJ law and will be reported. This place made an extra 4% on my total for no reason at all. Sorry, but you have lost me as a customer. What a scam! read more

Consistently great food. Awesome ambiance and even better service. So glad this spot is in my area because we frequent it often! Can't go wrong with any of the pizzas or pastas. Reaalllyyy good desserts as well! Thanks stella! read more

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Ate here last night with another couple. Pizza joint in front and restaurant in back. Not much ambience, but comfortable. It's a BYOB, which is nice. We had a 7 PM reservation and were seated immediately. They ran out of all their specials except one. We all had salads for starters and they were average at best. For mains my wife and her friend shared the roasted chicken and eggplant parmigiana. Both said it was good. My buddy had the shrimp fra diavlo and said it was very good. I had the braised short rib and also very good. It's a solid 3 1/2 in my opinion. read more

Looking for a quick place to grab lunch. This place is located at the entrance of a shopping center. When you walk in there is a counter where you could pick up pizza and take out orders. We decided to sit down in their spacious restaurant. The decor is casual and comfortable. Service was good and quick. I ordered the salmon which was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. There's plenty of parking. read more

Stella - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Roseland, New Jersey

Stella is a great addition to the area! Been there a few times now to eat and have done take out as well. The quality of the food is really great. Everything is fresh, everything has good flavor, everything is delicious. Take out was even so good too. The inside is warm and welcoming and staff have always been kind and helpful. They have outdoor seating too. Every time we go it's a good meal! read more

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I went to a baby shower here yesterday. The host told the restaurant prior to the party I had a severe gluten allergy. I made it clear MULTIPLE times to the server I needed GF. I even double checked when she brought my salmon dish over and she said "the salmon dish is gluten free" luckily I only had one bite or I would have been hospitalized . The salmon itself was gluten free but it was on a bed of couscous , which is not gluten free. I told the server and she didn't even say sorry . She said "oh yea only the salmon is gluten free but the other stuff isn't . Do you want something else" I said "no I'm going to be sick now." I threw up multiple times and it ruined my weekend being sick since. Just a warning to others with allergies , they do not care . read more

Stella is an authentic Italian BYOB eatery in the heart of East Hanover, NJ that has amazing food. I have visited this establishment for lunch and dinner since its inauguration. I recommend the French Cut Veal Parmigiana which is tender, well seasoned, and yet not too gamy. It has just an amazing taste. If I had to rate this dish 1 out of 10 this dish would be easily a 10. Many desserts are freshly made in the restaurant like the Cannoli with pistachios and orange zest. It is one of the best desserts in the menu and probably one of the best cannoli in East Hanover, New Jersey. In terms of appetizers I recommend their classic calamari and the clam dish. They are second to none in freshness and taste. All the sandwiches I have tried at Stella are superb and taste delicious. They offer an amazing Italian espresso which is creamy, has bold flavors, and it is excellent after meals. Service at Stella is friendly. You are always quickly seated and welcomed with fresh cold house water and has several options for Italian mineral waters or sodas. They also sell bottled root beer. Crunch warm focaccia bread is served upon request with olive oil (traditionally Italian) or butter upon request. The servers are able to accommodate many dishes. Stella's ambiance is great since the plate is well lit during nights, offers indoor and outdoor seating during Summer and Fall, and offers good AC or heating. The indoor restaurant is spacious and the tables have enough room between them so you feel not only more private, but also this gives mobility to servers and customers. The place is absolutely clean and they take good care of the silverware. Finally, Stella has a side entrance where they cook the most amazing pizzas in East Hanover to stay or to go and they are always selling so their pizza is always freshly made. I have tried many of their pizzas and their dough, sauces, toppings, and flavors are to die for. The only cons of Stella are: no liquor sold (you need to bring your own wine or beer) and, although the place is spacious inside, it has limited parking spots. I normally park behind the restaurant if the best parking spots are already taken and normally they are because Stella attracts many customers which is a good sign of how well they are doing. read more

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Visually the restaurant is great. Very cute decor and a comfortable layout. We went for lunch on a Saturday and they were very quiet. Food is reasonably good. I personally felt the chips were horribly under seasoned and the sauce on the steak sandwich was just too sweet. But otherwise it looked and tasted good. Service has a lot to learn. We were not offered water when we were seated and my soda cup sat empty for quite a long time. Lots of staff walking around so it would have been nice if someone noticed. read more

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The food here used to be great. That is NOT happening now. The veal parm, a large portion of overcooked cardboard. It is $45. The pork chop, was fantastic, with the puree. This is the second time it was way overcooked. They don't apologize. They take it back, then ignore you for the rest of the dinner. The chef doesn't listen to any suggestions. I can't see how they survive. We will definitely not go back. read more

We stopped in on a Friday, Jan. 31, late afternoon, and we ordered the cacio e pepe. All 3 of us thought it was better than what we even had in Italy! It was creamy, cheesy and black cracked pepper was just perfect. We got a grandma's rect. Pizza and it was fabulous! Very very great early dinner! Shout out to the chef who made the pasta! Dont change a thing! read more

We were in the area and were hungry and found this place on Yelp so we said let's give it a try. They have outside seating we had our Dog with us the allow dogs outside. This place is a Hidden Gem. The staff was amazing very welcoming and friendly. Place is very clean and nice. It's casual. The food is great. The antipasto salad was delicious. The mussels were fresh and the sauce was very tasty. My wife got the clam pasta which she loved. I'm always Skeptical about ordering a steak in an Italian Restaurant but I'm on keto so no pasta for me lol. But I will tell you the Bone in Ribeye was very good I would definitely get it again. The best I have had with out going to a good steak house blows long horn or outback out of the water was surprised. Great place and we'll be back when we're in the area read more

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I have been there only for lunch, all times have been good experiences. Pizza and salads are tasty and delicious!

We were a party of 8 on Saturday 8/23/25 at 6PM. We did have reservations and were seated upon our arrival. The restaurant was not busy. Our waitress was pleasant but we had to ask for bread and it took 3 tries to get ice. The food was delicious but service was extremely slow. We have been here numerous times for both lunch and dinner but after this, we will think twice before eating here again. read more

They make the best Cacio de Pepe !!!!! I order it every time I go even if I order something else just so I can bring it home. I also get it delivered! The calamari is perfect and tender. The filet tips appetizer is a meal in itself and so tasty & tender. The roasted beet salad is dressed perfectly. The lasagna fabulous and the rigatoni short rib ragu is spot on!! The desserts are great especially the cheese cake and cannoli. I have brought multiple friends and family there for lunch and dinners and have never been disappointed. This is a go to restaurant for me now. To be honest I have never had their pizza. But everything I have had has been top notch. A great spot for me in my town. read more

Only went in for slices, but will most definitely be back to dine in! Their pizza was the perfect combination of crunch and fresh, delicious flavor. read more

Stella - Margherita, Grandma Stella - Italian Near Me - Roseland, New Jersey

Came here for pizza and apps, plus it's a BYO and who doesn't like that. We had a square pizza w/pepperoni, rice balls, & salads. Everything was good, and I especially liked the pizza. It had a nice crispy crust, which I like. Also, the service was relatively ok. But they really try to get you out as quick as possible, hence the 3 stars. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, and the place wasn't crowded at all. In fact, besides us there was only 1 other table that was occupied. I don't think I'd dine in again, but I would do takeout pizza. read more

This is one of our favorite pizza, places to go and get different slices and then warm them at home. The service is extremely fast and the pizza is always delicious. One of my favorite slices has mushroom and either bacon or sausage - it is delicious. I have not eaten inside yet, but it looks like it must be nice. I'll definitely be coming back for more pizza. read more

Service was good Food was ok - marginal Ambiance was loud, resembles a cafeteria atmosphere read more

In the past Stella's had a sausage broccoli rabe sandwich. Often I would order in the restaurant or for takeout. The sandwich was dropped from the menu. I personally asked the young man who is the owner and operator if he would have the sandwich made upon request. The answer was "no." I am positive the ingredients are in the kitchen. The answer, no, so I moved on to a fave pasta dish. (! Yesterday I called for takeout. placed the order for my fave pasta dish and ordered Meatball and Sauteed spinach. Something we have ordered in the restaurant before and for takeout. Each time Stella's placed the meatballs/sauce over the spinach. When ordered last night, whomever took the order stated we cannot do that. It comes separately. OK, cancel my order. Maybe I will come back, maybe not!! read more

Food was okay, service okay. Nothing outstanding. Host was a bit rude, or just full of attitude! Not rushing back here.

Went early on Saturday evening. At least a dozen tables were open but was told they all have reservations within the next half hour. The "host" wasn't going to seat us but then relented when I pointed out how many open tables. He also didn't like it when I asked him to change out a very dirty wine glass. No apology. No acknowledgment. The waiter barely wanted to be there and seemed totally bored. Prices have gone up since the change in ownership. Dover sole and veal parm $42! Our food was good. My chicken parm had 3/4 plate of spaghetti and one cutlet. Hope they get better at tending to their clientele otherwise this restaurant will turn over again. read more

Their pizza was terrible. I ordered pizza at Stella, and asked it to be freshly baked by certain time of my pickup. I got absolutely lukewarm soggy pizza. The crust was so wet like it was literally submerged in water. Obviously, it was baked hour(s) before, if not earlier. I will not order from them again, not recommended. read more

Love this place. The food is really good and the service was good. The octopus was fantastic

Our new neighborhood go to place. Try the chopped salad, best I have ever had. The filet tips were phenomenal as well the tiramisu and bread pudding for dessert. This is also a pizzeria and we cannot wait to try that as well. Staff is professional and very attentive. The owner is onsite and for me that's a big plus. Check them out. read more

I went to meet a friend here and thought the food was really great and the prices were reasonable. There are some different takes on some popular dishes and then you can get your traditional pizza and Italian dishes. I read other reviews and they had mentioned the service. My service could not have been better, I went on a weekday. read more

I visited Stella this past Sunday (01/07/24) with my family. The atmosphere was great and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Their motto, "Italian Comfort Food", was spot on. The food was delicious and the portions were large. And don't forget to order desert! There was something for everyone on the menu. We are looking forward to our next Family Dinner at Stella in the very near future. read more

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Are you to the East Hanover Roseland area and looking for an upscale place then I suggest going to Stella I've known the owner since 2006 of course back then he wasn't the owner when I met him. But he's a cool dude. His name is Giovanni Gio for short. This place has great food and definitely worth their prices. Stella is an Italian restaurant. You can get pizza at Stella too I suggest trying the penne vodka best penne vodka I ever had. read more

After dining at Stella's numerous times. Last night's dinner turned bad when we asked our server for additional bread. Never have I ever been told additional bread is 0.75 cents a slice extra. Definitely not what I expected from a highly rated "comfort food restaurant " read more