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    Stella

    3.8 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggplant Parmesan
    Alan L.

    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.

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    Adam S.

    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

    D K.

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

    Victoria M.

    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!

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    Malou C.

    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.

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    Steph S.

    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!

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    Lauri P.

    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!

    Sandwich.

    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.

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    Kevin W.

    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.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious prosciutto de Parma sandwich for lunch today! My first time back since it was Rezza. This sandwich was the perfect lunch!

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    2 years ago

    Service not great and food sub par. Many better places in the area. Keep driving past this place and go to blaze for a much better pizza.

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    3 years ago

    We'll designed dishes and superb pizza and pastas. Friendly, relaxed service and atmosphere. Need a reservation weekend evenings.

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    Fortissimo

    Fortissimo

    3.4(155 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I was starving, and this was the first pizza place I saw with something truly rare, abundant…read moreparking. Destiny. Pizza was good. I had it cold because that's how I like it. No complaints there. Service was... philosophical. The place was empty, yet it took a while to be noticed. The staff seemed deeply committed to important discussions with friends. Once I finally received my pizza, I stood by the door, hanging like a lonely pepperoni, waiting for someone to remember I existed. Apparently there's another register somewhere in the back. So I took a small pilgrimage through the restaurant, paid, and escaped with my dignity and my slice. They do have a seating area to the left. I didn't explore it. At that point, my relationship with the establishment had run its course. Would I go back? If I'm starving and the parking lot calls to me again... nah...

    I've been ordering from here for a few years now, and they're usually pretty good. Unfortunately,…read moremy last experience left a bad taste in my mouth -- literally and figuratively. I ordered a large plain pie around 8:45 p.m. and picked it up at 9. When I got home, it was obviously an old pizza that had been reheated! It was cold, hard, stale, and not fresh at all. I called the store to let them know, but instead of apologizing or offering to make it right, the person on the phone argued with me and insisted it was freshly made. It clearly wasn't. The lack of accountability and customer service was disappointing. They close at 9:30, and if they didn't want to make a fresh pizza that late, they should've just said so because I would have gladly taken my business elsewhere. After this experience, I won't be coming back.

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    3.7(367 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Went here in a whim since we were in the area. Welcomed at…read morethe door and seated quickly. Ordered the thin shroom pizza with arugula. Wait was a bit long but the pizza was great.

    Angeloni's calls themselves home of the famous "thinny thin," they're not kidding. If you're a fan…read moreof ultra-thin, crispy pizza, this is definitely the spot. The interior is nicely decorated with a cozy Italian vibe that makes it a great place to sit back and enjoy a few pies. If you follow Barstool, you might remember that Portnoy gave this place an 8.8 -- and it's well deserved. I can personally attest to that score. We started with a plain pizza, just like Portnoy did, and he absolutely nailed it. The crust was perfectly thin and crispy, with great flavor and not greasy at all. Next up was the Easy on the Pizzi -- vodka sauce base, crispy cup pepperoni, mozzarella, fresh burrata, basil, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey. The combination of rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavors worked perfectly together. We also tried The Nicky Newarker, topped with thinly sliced sausage and onions on that signature thinny-thin crust. Another great choice. The pictures really don't do these pizzas justice, though they'll definitely make your mouth water. Our server was fantastic -- friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to going back to try more of their specialty pies. If you love thin-crust pizza and you're in the area, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

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    La Famiglia Ristorante & Pizzeria

    La Famiglia Ristorante & Pizzeria

    3.7(138 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    We ordered dinner and had it delivered to our hotel. When I placed the order it stated utensils…read morewould be sent. Also, under special instructions I put send utensils please. Order came 15 minutes later than promised. I called the restaurant to say no utensils were sent. I was told "we ran out of utensils and that's why I didn't send any". I asked how we eat lasagna and veal parmesan with our fingers. She said I don't know that is your problem. We are out of utensils-that's it". Very poor customer service. Their sauce was also very bitter.

    We have been regular customers at La Familia Ristorante and Pizzeria for many years and have always…read moreenjoyed bringing family and friends when they visit. For Christmas Eve, with my daughter and two granddaughters in town, we made a reservation for five and paid the required $200 deposit. The restaurant was busy due to the holiday, which we completely understood. Service was slow but expected, and we were enjoying the live music and conversation. After receiving our entrées, a frightening incident occurred: my 15-year-old granddaughter was drinking from her glass when it suddenly shattered in her mouth. I saw it happen. Glass shards landed in her mouth and in her plate of food. We immediately brought the broken glass and plate to the staff and asked if the entrée could be remade. A woman who identified herself as the owner came over. She did not ask if my granddaughter was okay, offered no apology, and stated that they would not remake the food, even after I offered to pay for a replacement. At that point, we asked for to-go boxes and our check. The check arrived without deducting the $200 deposit, requiring me to go to the desk to have it corrected, and a refund was needed since the total did not reach the deposit amount. What was most upsetting was not the accident itself, those things happen, but the owner's complete lack of concern, empathy, and professionalism. We were treated as though we were trying to take advantage of the restaurant, despite being frequent patrons who had already paid for the meal. The wait staff has always been kind and professional, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Unfortunately, after this incident, we will not be returning and will be taking our business elsewhere.

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    Cedar Grill & Pizza

    4.3(50 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    This was my first time ordering from here & I decided to have it delivered, since it was freezing…read moreout and I don't drive at night. Delivery would be 45-60 minutes, so I set my timer for 30 so I'd be ready to put the light on in the vestibule for the driver to see. Before I knew it, I got a call that the delivery driver, Joshua, was at the door! It wasn't even 30 minutes! He must have cooked my food on the way over! Joshua was very pleasant and the food was very hot! I ordered a large half sausage pizza with a side of fried mushrooms, which were both delicious. The pie had a nice thick crust, which is how I like it. I never eat the bottom crust, but break off the thick crust and scoop up the toppings. It was perfect! The fried mushrooms were tender with a very crispy & tasty coating. They were a nice size and there were plenty of them...even had some left over. Everything from placing the order with a very sweet lady to my last bite was great! I definitely recommend trying this eatery. FYI: There is parking in the lot behind it (same as where Stephanie's Italian restaurant is, since there is no parking allowed in front on Bloomfield Ave.).

    I'm not sure why Cedar Grill & Pizza has 4.4 stars. The staff was friendly and we didn't wait that…read morelong for our food but nothing else about this place warrants that many stars. The pizza, the chicken Parm hero, and the chicken Caesar salad were all average at best. Frankly, not much different than Domino's or Pizza Hut. I can't say anything about Cedar Grill & Pizza was bad but considering there's a pizzeria every block or so in downtown Caldwell, I think you could do better elsewhere.

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