What a place. The ambience, the service, the FOOD. Each course topped the last. I had 2 starters and 2 mains (and I genuinely have a TINY stomach) not A SINGLE DISH disappointed. Each just blew my mind. I urge anyone reading this to PLEASE try this restaurant and DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE WE MADE: my family came here on our last night in Tahoe. Big mistake. Huge. I am devastated that we can't come back, but hope I can impart some knowledge to a weary traveler looking to voraciously devour an absolutely delectable meal. Thank you Stella! read more

Great food! Sad that Chef Lupe has left Stella this week. Hopefully the new menu and chef will be just as good.

I've been coming up here to a timeshare since I was a young kid and have never had a dining experience like this in Truckee. It was amazing!!! I had the best time and I decided to come up with some friends for the monthly pop up restaurant inside the hotel. I believe they do it a few times per month but you have to make arrangements ahead of time! So make sure that you do that so you have a table. It was seriously one of the best meals I have had in this region. The food looks like art, the sommelier was very helpful because all of us wanted different styles of wine. Pretty much we ordered a few bottles of each type, I stayed with sparkling wine (my personal favorite). The menu changes every month throughout the month so be sure to call ahead or check the website. If you are lucky enough to get in, I say go! read more

We ordered from Stella online this evening and really enjoyed our meal. It was the best dinner we've had this week in Truckee. Our meal included baba ganousch, pork tacos, and veggie tacos. The baba ganoush came with the best pita chips we've ever had, large and crispy, perfect for dipping. The tacos were also great, featuring quality ingredients and a nice soft corn wrap. The service was also very good. We requested curbside pickup, which was super convenient and covid safe. Food was ready quickly. We'd love to try Stella again when sit down dining returns! read more

A hidden gem, and not $$$ - I'd say two. Grab a menu, find a seat, order and pay at the counter and they'll bring out dish after dish of delicious food! Homemade corn tortillas in the sweet potato and the pork tacos (they're small, go for the plate of 6). Whole oven-roasted cauliflower with shawarma seasoning. Homemade hummus and baba ghanoush and falafel. Chicken tinga. Salmon tartare. Everything was great and enjoyed by all -- we ate much of it family style. And don't get me started on the desserts. We had the chocolate tart, cheesecake with huckleberry and rice pudding - all excellent! read more

The food is delicious. Their sauces had so much depth. I had not been there in years. The last time we went was almost 8 years ago when it was a pris fixe type of menu. My main reason for reviewing is around the concept of navigating eating out if you are gluten free. 8 years ago, they were able to amazingly adapt the tasting course to be GF. Now 8 years later, they labeled things as GF knowing they would be in a fryer with other gluten containing foods. I am always asking questions as I don't really want to feel bad after eating. Anyhow, if you have allergies, be sure to ask questions. In the end, we figured out something delicious but probably with annoying our server a little. read more

Great food and great service. This was our first time and it has an open kitchen and you can watch the chefs at work. Overall great vibes

Like a party in your mouth! The layers of flavor are redonk. Highly recommend this place. Your taste-buds will appreciate the feast.

Flavors flavors flavors. So much detail. I was very impressed with the quality of the tomatoes and the broad array of flavors in each dish. Great service and great food. Ordered pork tacos, farm tomatoes, and guacamole. Looking forward to trying the cauliflower next. read more

Some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Great service, romantic atmosphere, hand made food. Seriously amazing. read more

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Lovely little place next to the Cedar House Sport Hotel. If you're staying there or even if you're not, I definitely recommend dinner at Stella. Service was very friendly if at times not exactly what you would expect at a nicer restaurant. But the food more than made up for it. From drinks to starters to main courses to desserts, everything was very delicious. I appreciated the various options for vegetarians. I really enjoyed the convivial atmosphere too. We ended up chatting with diners from tables around us. Everyone was so friendly, and I thought the restaurant itself fosters that environment, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend. Looking forward to going back! read more

Great food, ambience and service. Had a solo dinner here on a work trip and didn't disappoint. Highly recommend the zaalouk appetizer with pita bread. It was savory but refreshing, a great summer starter. Branzino entree was delicious and on the light side. read more

Loved our dinner here last night! Everything was full of surprising & pleasant flavors especially all of the fresh sauces. We went a little before opening waiting outside to see we can get in for dinner and a staff was nice to let us in a bit early and wait. He gave us a table without reservation but we saw that reservation would definitely be recommended at this place with a stream of people coming in afterwards. Love the open kitchen, great portion on every dish, attentive servers and appreciated every staff being masked, including the entire kitchen crew - my daughter noticed this was the first one in Tahoe where we saw every staff fully covering and keeping them on. Also loved how they noted and had several vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free mixed choices. I was so thankful we could choose dishes that met our daughter's dietary needs AND all of us fully enjoyed them without missing gluten or dairy. Our compliments to the chef. All of us in our family agreed that this was our best meal yet in Tahoe area, ever, and we've been coming to Tahoe for years and years. This is one restaurant we sure will return to. read more

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Rude staff. We've been here twice for holiday work parties. They accused us of being aggressive and were extremely confrontational. Totally ruined our party last year and this year. The kitchen manager, I believe her name was Liz, seemed to be the catalyst this year. She accused two of our employees of being aggressive and 'making eye contact'. Really? Since when did eye contact become aggressive?!? These employees did nothing of the sort. They closed the bar both years early (before everyone could even use their TWO drink tickets) and made everyone feel uncomfortable, even though many of us were staying here at the hotel. I'll never set foot here again. Rude, pretentious, and unwelcoming, which is in direct contradiction to their mission (from their website): "To address that, we created The Cedar House, a place where people from different walks in life can come together to bond, engage, plus reenergized by exploring the awe and beauty of the Lake Tahoe region." Yeah, not what we've experienced here. Last year it was a manager from the hotel who hassled us, this year the lady checking us in was helpful and nice, but Liz at Stella's and some of her staff were downright rude and condescending. read more

We made the mistake of dining at Stella down the mountain from the Ritz-Carlton. What a striking contrast to Manzanita, the unsurpassed restaurant at the Ritz Carlton. I think it's hard to be pretentious without looking goofy. Well the crew at Stella excelled at both. The wait and kitchen staff seem to take baffoonish pride in describing how unique their menu is (NOT!) and how much better their bread is than Truckee Sour Dough (NOT!) As they say, the proof is in the pudding not in the blah, blah. blah. Of course, they didn't remember we had told them we are vegetarians when we made our reservation. And they really could not come up with anything to offer other than a very bland risotto. A good chef and kitchen would have been embarrassed. But self-regard seems to reign supreme at Stella. You know... "we are the best because we say we are the best" and " we are, oh, so unique because we serve up bone marrow and cow eyeballs and other such shizzle." Not to be a complete downer, I must give it up for the banana cake which was quite, quite good. But, mind you, I wouldn't have come down the mountain for it. Moving on ...the atmosphere is uninspired and uninviting. When you enter, you feel as if you are immediately in the middle of the dining room where all can hear that your reservation for 8 PM is not ready even though it is 8:02 and you are quite sure they have given it away to a the couple with no reservation who entered right before you. So you trudge out and down the concrete steps to the plywood lobby of the hotel across the drive where you have been instructed to wait. You pass on the dismal wine offered by the hotel receptionist and each time the phone rings you hope that it is the restaurant calling to tell you your table is ready. But, no, it is just someone calling to be connected to the the guest in room 1202. read more

Boyfriend and I booked Jan 1 dinner here at Stella while we were on vacation. What a perfect way to kick off 2012 -- WOW! This has to be the best 'value to foodie' ratio that we had ever seen -- $80 for a 4-course (with tons of little extras) plus wine pairing? That's unheard of, especially for us coming from NYC. Even more wonderful was that the four-courser wasn't pre-set, rather you could pick your own adventure. It was great. A summary of what we ordered: Me: diver scallops with polenta, roasted mushrooms, micro green salad / veal sweetbreads with fennel & endive salad, golden beets / colorado rack of lamb with roasted vegetables and new potatoes in a sweet balsamic glaze / cheese plate Boyfriend: hamachi sashimi, wakame salad, pickled cucumbers, cantaloupe "caviar," sesame "soil / duck confit cassoulet, nueske's bacon, white beans, lentils, "soggy" bread / special "off menu" fish served with new potatoes /mascarpone cheese cake, madrone bark syrup, black current sorbet, pine nut brittle In addition to the four courses, we received: -- Homemade bread and butter (to die for) was brought out -- Amouse bouche of smoked duck -- Another mezze bite of shrimp salad on this amazing toast -- Intermezzo of prickly pear and asian pear sorbet -- Dark chocolate and dehydrated peanut butter truffle Rather than write a novel, I will just mention a few favorite bites from the meal. The homemade butter was so good. My boyfriends fish was one of the best pieces of fish he's ever had ( I agreed, it was superb). My sweetbreads were so decadent and well prepared and the salad that was with it was excellent. My cheese plate was phenominal, the perfect savory at the end of my meal. Oh and the shrimp salad bit blew our socks off -- so flavorful!! The service was exceptional, with plates being cleared and utensils being reset right on time. Our server and sommelier (who brought over each pairing and told us a little about our picks) were great -- welcoming, friendly, helpful. I had some great wines (as did boyfriend) that all paired quite well. The dessert riesling was so, so good. It was especially great having Chef Jacob come around and say hello to each of the tables in this dining room. It made an intimate (restaurant only holds 12 tables) even more special... Highly recommend this place. Small town price and charming service paired with "big city" culinary prowess and tastes. read more

I have been to several pop up dinners for the last couple of years. I think Sella does a wonderful job in regard to food and over all experience. Their venue always looks beautiful and enchanting. The staff, from Chef Alex to the restaurant manager Liz really make the experience magical and unforgettable. I love What Patty has created within that venue. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! read more

I always admire a kitchen that's willing to do things from scratch, especially charcuteries. That takes understanding and appreciation of eating whole animals. At Stella, one finds terrine, pate and trotters. They also bake their own breads. These are far from those cottony, fast-risen, tasteless whitie ("but hot!") you are likely to find elsewhere. Stella's are robust, crusty country loaves. The wine list is short but thoughtful. No obvious fruit bomb to numb the palate. my husband William picks both Gruet and Schramsberg while we take time to deliberate on what to eat. I have trouble picking what to start because everything looks interesting. Finally, I settle on what the waiter describes as "like a banh mi'. The pickled daikon, the texture interest of carrots and mustard seeds, the fragrance of micro cilantro accent perfectly that rich, tender, porky slab of the house-made head cheese. Yes, tender. The head cheese is slightly warm so the glorious jelly renders little resistance. Sure, the sweet, sour and spicy combo is reminiscent of banh mi, but I will take the deep wheatiness of a single disc of artisanal bread any day, over factory-born, bleached 'baguette' that although is half-soggy inside, the sheer quantity of it still gives my jaw an arduous workout. Let's not even think about how the pig lead its life before it ends up in a corner deli/convenience store that some also go in for cigarettes and packs of gums. That is why, 200 miles away, I am staring at my 'deer at the headlight' shot of that dish and cannot help but lamenting at my inability to justly capture those glistening mounds, and their backdrop of XO sauce. Everything we have is excellent. The salmon rillete is every bit as satisfying as its porky name-sake, but with an expected finesse that's perfect with either the Gruet or the Schramsberg. The 'salmon butter' cap is brilliant. The lamb is fork-tender and the aroma of the cumin seductive. Every piece of seafood in my cioppino is perfectly cooked. No rubbery clams, nor tasteless fish jerky. I wave off repeated dessert offers from William because I am so chocolate-out from making 700+ truffles just a couple of days before. But he uncharacteristically insists: "It's a celebration." He picks the flourless chocolate cake which I thought "Great ... only been done 1 million times since the 90s." Cannot be happier to be wrong. The texture of the 'cake' I approve and the accompaniments win me over: luxurious basil-tarragon caramel, and blueberries spiced with grains of paradise. I have no shame when it comes to food, and that usually makes William cringe. This time I decided to spare him the trouble of futile pleading, I simply got up and walked over to the kitchen and asked to see grains of paradise. Behind me, William was getting ready to crawl under the table. "Sure." unlike my husband, no sweat for Chef Jacob Burton. "Get the lady some grains of paradise." I read about them but have never tasted them or held a small pile in my hand. He further explained to me that it's actually seeds with taste and texture not unlike peppercorns, widely used in west Africa cooking. Dinner AND hands-on education. I want to shout "Stella!" If I must, find one thing I do not enjoy at Truckee's Stella Restaurant, it's the lighting, or lack of it. Food like that deserves to be properly photographed without the garish effect of a flash. A picture is worth a thousand words. Since I don't have any worthy shot of Stella to relive a fine dining experience, wordy I have become. There are maybe just 10 tables at Stella and so widely spaced it's the antithesis of Paris. But for lamenting foodie-parents of under-aged children, this is a bonus: My 5-year-old is just fine with his iPad volume slightly turned on. Other tables more prepared mothers have headsets for the young ones. On this particular night, even though there are 3 tables with kids, the mood in the high-beamed, romantically lit dining room is calm, sophisticated, and worthy of a marriage proposal if that's what one has in mind. In haste, I don't think I managed to tell the kitchen how much I enjoy dining at Stella every time we come to Truckee. So here it is. Another love letter to food artisans anywhere who taking pride in their craft, no matter how remote of a town, or how small of a dining room. read more

In all honesty, who thought a restaurant of this caliber would be tucked away in a small little resort off the beaten path in Truckee? Stella is delicious. The menu is innovative, full of classic flavors and molecular gastronomy, and straight delicious! You know a place is good when all you overhear from other tables is "Oh My Goodness, this is soooo good! Try some of mine!" (seriously, I heard this at least 5-6 times in the 45 mins I was at Stella) I went on a road trip through Truckee, Nevada and Utah and had to make sure I stopped at some delicious eats, and Stella definitely stood out. Highlights of the menu: Roasted Bone Marrow - creamy delicious rich coma-inducing goodness, especially good with the crostinis. DROOL Hamachi Sashimi (A MUST ORDER) - Hamachi is always delicious, but eating the Cantaloupe Caviar and Sesame Soil was a trip in a very delicious way. The creativity behind this dish was amazing, but what sealed the deal is the flavors that were in perfect harmony! Mascarpone Cheesecake - I am not joking when I say this, but one of the BEST cheesecakes I have ever had. The texture and flavor are indescribable. My only regret was that I was not very hungry when I arrived at Stella but wanted to get a good taste of the offerings. I will be back to Stella next time I am in the Truckee area and will come hungry! read more

There is a previous comment that if this was in NYC or SF that it would be middle of the road. Ridiculous! I get paid to eat at these kinds of restaurants and this was fabulous. The room is big and open, you can see everything the chef is doing and I loved every bit of it. Ahi- delicious Lamb- so flavorful and tender and juicy Deep fried apple pie- perfect finish Service was great, the food was perfect and the overall feel is superb! read more

Had heard nothing but excellent things about this place and finally got there! 4 of us went and we all had the tasting menu. At $60 per person, that's quite reasonable. Now, I am NOT a foodie or very adventurous in my food tasting AT ALL. So no bone marrow appetizer for me! But there were plenty of delicious "non-weird" things to choose from :) I had the butter lettuce salad, pan roasted scallops as an appetizer and the short rib main course followed by a flourless chocolate cake dessert. I read in another review that the short ribs was bad. NOT my experience at ll. They were amazing. Everything was excellent and the portions were perfect to be full but not painfully stuffed Claim Jumper in Reno style. Plus the bread they bring for the table was amazing fresh and warm. They also brought out an amuse-bouche of some type of soup. I don't remember what it was exactly, but it was tasty. The waiter also brought the table the headcheese appetizer (on him) for us to try as I was joking about it when we ordered. Everyone else tried it and loved it. Pretty sure I avoided the actual headcheese part in my bite and I am OK with that :) They had a nice wine menu and offered Schramsberg Brut by the glass which is not easy to find (I need my bubbly!) Our service was excellent. Our waiter was both attentive (without being overbearing or intrusive) and funny. The ambience was cozy and warm. I highly recommend it. read more

This is the best kept secret in the Tahoe/Truckee area! The service & food are of the highest value I've seen for Tahoe. Definitely want to eat here if you are a foodie and are in town, cause you won't find better on the Lake and when you get the bill, well...I thought I they had forgotten something it was so reasonable for the portions and quality. Was it cheap...no, was it inexpensive for the quality and portions for the food and wine...most definitely! I started with a beautiful butter leaf salad that looked like a rose in full bloom, pomegranate arils, candied pecans, house vinaigrette! Delicate & delectable! My main was the wood fired ciopino! Chunks of Chilean Seabass, clams, mussels, dungness crab all in a slightly spicy & smokey tomato sauce! OMG! amazing! Not to mention the Pinot noir the servers, Paul and Roger paired it with, was a perfect compliment! Not to mention all the little details of service were highly appreciated! How many restaurants give Foie Grais Torchon as an amuse?! Yummy! It's a small place though, I would recommend reservations. Foodies have to give Stella a visit, they even make their own bread in a wood fired oven every day before service! These guys are rock stars from service to food at an amazing value for a high quality product! I'll be back for sure! read more

Recently I was looking for a chef's table experience in Reno and the surrounding area and I came across Stella's dinner party experience. I've been here twice now and I can tell you it's hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The staff are absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, and graceful in their craft. The open concept kitchen is inviting and artful in the way it runs so smoothly like a fine-tunes machine. And every meal I've ever had here has been artful and lovingly crafted. Each bite is an experience and the wine pairings are to die for. Stella is a truly magical experience that really envelopes you in it's warmth and generosity in form of food, drinks, good company. If you haven't already, you NEED to experience Stella. And try not to fill up on bread. (It will take a force of sheer willpower, with their house-made focaccia) read more

Had birthday dinner here! Prices are high as is with any good restaurant in Truckee. Everyone loved what they ordered. Plenty of parking too. I think it is the best food I have had in Truckee and have eaten everywhere! read more

I was stranded in Truckee as I-80 was closed in both directions. If I hadn't yelped for a restaurant nearby, I wouldn't have known this place existed. I'm so happy I decided to check it out. It was loud walking in, but I was later informed it was because they were warming up their brick ovens because they weren't officially open but they weren't going to turn anyone back out into the storm. Nice touch. After looking at the menu and trying to come up with the best combination (15 mins) I decided on the fried brussel sprouts, duck pate, and stuffed pork chop. The brussel sprouts were quite possibly the best brussel sprouts I've ever had. The duck pate was actually the first time I've ever found a duck dish to be entirely palatable. (Duck usually doesn't finish so nice for me) the stuffed pork chop was good, but might have been too heavy for me. It did however pair nicely with the Chardonnay. I didn't save room for dessert, but our waiter brought out some sweet little do-nut holes with some dipping sauce. I managed to have about 2. If you are a fan of Moody's bistro or Pacific Crest then definitely put Stella's on your list of places to eat. read more

Looking for GF: Gluten Free V: Vegan VG: Vegetarian N: Nuts DF: Dairy Free while in Truckee? This place is the best! The most amazing offerings anywhere. Highly recommend. read more

I'm not sure if 5 stars will give this restaurant justice. I've lived in San Francisco for several years now and would put Stella up against any in the city. Needless to say we were so impressed. My fiancé and I did the four course tasting menu and wine pairing. Some favorites were the steak tartar, ahi tartar, and marinated skirt steak. We also tried the duck breast Reuben, pretty creative and tasty, but honestly everything we had was fantastic. The wine pairings were great, a few standouts and a few that were ok. I would recommend it if possible and for 30$ it's very reasonable. We loved the Spanish rose and a small lot cab from napa. All paired well with the entrees. The service was great. Our waiter took the time to go through almost all the entrees with us because some are a bit different. He also took the time to explain each wine pairing with us. Everything about the restaurant was classy but casual, just what I wanted on my summer Tahoe trip. Next time I go to Tahoe I will make sure to revisit Stella, one of my favorite dining experiences! read more

Awesome... Food was tasty and complex, plates looked awesome, plating was creative. Wine pairing, yes perfect too. Plenty of wine, refills and tasty. Dessert, perfect. This is the best dinner my wife and I have had in a long time. There was plenty of food with preparations I don't or can't do at home. Left with the perfect feeling of being full, but not stuffed. Will be back soon! read more

Outstanding evening with Chef Jacob and the staff at Stella. Artful, creative food, perfectly prepared, and impeccably served. The hydroponic butter lettuce salad with sherry-shallot vinaigrette was delicious, and artfully presented as a rosette. Lovely and scrumptious. The petite rack of lamb was the youngest and tenderest I've ever tasted. Super creative also on the braised lettuce beef cups, with a wonderful asian, spicy sauce. Breads, fresh baked there, daily. Crusty, chewy goodness. I went with a swiss roll for dinner (guilty pleasure) - also fabulous. Add to these, amuse-bouche, and a truffle finisher...perfect evening. read more

Wow !!! The most amazing dinner in for ever!! Love the atmosher, the staff - very conciencious. One very small thing, I love cozy booths. The table and chairs sort of take it down a 1/2 point. Other wise A+++ read more

Stella Restaurant is without a doubt stellar. The atmosphere, food, service, and price were all exceptional. We split everything between the two of us, which the staff graciously accommodated. They have a full bar and make an excellent negroni. Like other reviewers, we enjoyed the hamachi with cantaloupe caviar. We had the halibut as a main course. The presentation of the food was superb. The staff seemed to all genuinely care about our experience. It seemed like we were visited by each of them. There was a great rhythm to the service and the small extra dishes they brought were very interesting, like dehydrated sesame oil that reconstitutes in you mouth. Overall, this is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. read more

The food is 5 stars, very good and fresh. The service was awful. The hostess was rude and not friendly. We have been going there for several years and this was the worst we have seen. The coffee was behind the hostess and when we asked why was it there she said COVID yet the water was self help, I guess you can get COVID from coffee but not from self serve water. My husband received a free refill on his coffee yet when I tried to get a refill the woman told me there is a charge on refills which must be new. They ran out of water and coffee twice in the short time we were there. If the service continues like this we will not be going back which is a shame given the food is awesome. read more

Excellent for the price. We had the tasting menu plus wine pairings (plus I had a cocktail...it was my birthday!) and we came out just over $200 (without tip). Four delicious courses plus amazing wine with each...not a bad deal. Sit outside if you can/if weather permits. Indoors looked nice too, but the ambiance outside was nice. I started with the hamachi sashimi - It was very tasty, interesting flavors, it's served with dehydrated sesame oil - great flavor and interesting food experience. My husband had the salmon rilletes, which we both loved. They were delicious. Next I had the squab, which we both really liked. Husband had quail, which was good but the squab was better. For mains, I had the reconstructed chicken thigh - it was served with delicious bacon, though there could have been more of it! I gave the last bit of bacon to my husband and instantly regretted it. The dish overall was great though. Husband had the lamb, which he really liked. Desserts - summer pudding and sangria sundae - they were good but fuzzy in my memory from all the delicious wine pairings! :) The waiter was sweet and brought out a candle on my plate with dessert for my birthday. Great service, great food & wine, great experience! read more

This restaurant is fantastic!! The food is outstanding and the service equally first rate. Lupe is the chef and he puts so much love and creativity into each dish. The flavors were so good and brought out the best of each ingredient! Taylor and Paco I believe were our servers and their attention to detail was great plus their overall positive attitude gives the place such a great vibe. I can't wait to go back. What a delightful evening and everyone around us obviously felt the same way :)!! read more

This restaurant is incredible. Wholeheartedly and honestly I can say the meal I had a Stella in January was the best meal I've ever had! It was amazing! We opted for the four course tasting menu with wines, which isn't cheap $70, with wines another $50. However I'd say if you can, go for the tasting menu. The wine pairings were excellent, and the waiters knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Excellent service. I had the artichoke heart veloute, which I'd never had before and was lovely. I wish I could remember the wines as I'd list them too, but I have terrible memory for that kind of thing. I then had beef tartare, Chilean seabass, and the 'swundae', which is a house special of chocolate swiss roll topped with ice-cream sundae. Our server misheard my order and brought me the original sundae first, which i didn't notice. A member of my party asked me what I had and I explained the swundae, which our server heard and rectified his mistake very efficiently by saying 'you enjoy that and I'll bring you the swundae'. So I had two desserts, yay! Both lovely. In between each course we were served an amuse-buche. I can't fault any of the food we had, including these! Each of the three of us in the party had something different for each course and we were all blown away. Hats off to the chef and to the service team, as well as whoever is responsible for the wine pairing. Fantastic, all round. A wee gem in Truckee. The adjacent Cedar House Sport Hotel is a nice place to stay for skiing, although not ski-in ski-out, I'd stay there again because of the restaurant. read more

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here on Valentine's Day. We opted for the tasting menu paired with wines. As always, the food was creative and lovingly prepared. The portions were more than ample especially considering there were four courses. I enjoy following Chef Jacob Burton. He is not only an exceptionally creative chef, but knows what tastes good. The service was great and Nathan, who runs the front of the house was attentive and very helpful. We had reservations for 7:45 and were probably there 2 1/2 hours! Had a great time and highly recommend this restaurant. You will love it! read more

We ate at this restaurant last night and it far exceeded our expectations. Everything was so good. It's hard eating out with a gluten allergy and my daughter is a pescatarian. The menu is very detailed and shows exactly what items are gluten free or vegetarian. We had a little bit of everything and left so full. We shared falafels, fries, baba ganoush (with corn tortilla chips to make it gf). I had the steak, my husband had the pork tacos, my daughter had the sea bass and my son had a cheese quesadilla (which is not on the menu but they made it for him). Everything was so good and most of it, except the quesadilla, was gluten free. We even had sorbet and the kids shared a chocolate tart (non gf). Everyone was so friendly and we'll definitely be back. read more

Customer service: Stellar Open Ktichen Creative Limited seating - which means waiters were extremely attentive and knowledgeable. The menu changes often upon season and the menu selection is delightfully interesting. Usually, when food is described as interesting, it has a negative tone to it, but this is interesting in a way that you're looking forward to trying the new combination. I am looking forward to visiting this place again. read more

We were skiing at Northstar and my friend found this gem of a restaurant via Yelp. Our first dinner there was great, creative enough without going overboard. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. Fresh baked bread, deep fried brussel sprouts, awesome roasted bone marrow.. as we were leaving, the chef came to say thanks. I joked and asked if his seasonal menu would be different for the next night. His reply "well, I have some goodies in the fridge and could whip something up for you guys. Would you be interested in a tasting menu?" Our reply was an emphatic yes! We returned the next night to a table adjacent to the kitchen with a special 5 course menu. I don't remember all the courses, but the oven roasted duck breast was served with tempura gizzards and roasted duck hearts. If you love food and appreciate a chef's creativity, go here. I consider myself a food lover and have eaten at some of the "best" places in America. Stella's ranks with the best. If you are in the area, it's a must eat! Enjoy! read more

Our extended family has been big fans of Cedar House Hotel since they opened. Before Stella, their fantastic coffee bar & fresh breakfasts set the stage for a much anticipated restaurant. The open kitchen, the eco-friendly building and welcoming staff are the perfect set up for a party on your taste buds dance floor. If you want a night out, head to Stella. The menu changes frequently, but I have enjoyed everything there. read more