Was there for lunch on a Tuesday and the place was full and bustling with activity. A little noisy if you're there to have a deep convo, but otherwise makes for a lively ambiance. The table d'hote is $44 at lunch, which comes with soup or salad and about 3 mains to choose from. A couple of other choices come with an add-on of $10-12. The complimentary bread was divine and I enjoyed my salad for its tartness and the quality of the baby gem lettuce. My pasta dish with sage and mussels was also very enjoyable, the pasta itself top notch and done perfectly al dente. Service was exceptional and very personable. Servers don't always give their names and shake your hand to introduce themselves but it makes for a very pleasant experience. Shout out to Holden! read more

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I had an amazing time, staff were great and offered great suggestions. The food was of great quality and very fresh. I do think the pasta was a bit over salted on one of the dishes but over all I would come back. The value was well worth it. read more

Stellina - Bistecca fiorentina - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Horrible!! Very very loudly!!! Very very long time waiting! One hour and half hour waiting and ..... the order has not been placed yet!!!! So cannot comment food read more

Stellina - Ceiling in the restaurant, it is very low, vibrate and multiply all sounds - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Amazing quality pasta!! They have a limited menu but it's all pasta focused. One app, 2 pastas and 1 app was just over $100 but delish! The tiramisu was alright but the pastas were well made and the sauces were decadent and flavorful. Some of the best different pasta we ever had! Nice ambiance and service was nice enough and quick on a weekday. read more

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A nice place to stop by. We liked the waiter for his attentiveness. The food is ok. Not particularly to mentioned here.

It's a quaint, small place with a calming appeal, however it is bustling with a lunchtime business crowd. The food was delicious! We were drawn in by seeing (thru the front window) the chefs hand making the pasta, fresh every morning during our visit to Montreal. And lastly, I have to mention Tess, our server for being informative, friendly and talkative. She made the experience memorable for my wife and I. read more

Stellina - Espresso! - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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At the door step of Old Port, Stellina offers the comfort of traditional Italian cuisine with a diversity and richness that permeates Montréal. The experience begins before you even step inside with Stellina's warm glow beckoning as you look from the outside in. Once inside, swipe the black drapes aside and absorb the ambiance. A friendly hostess will take your coat/jacket and the maître'D shoes you to your seat...the stage for the evening is now set. I chose the bar, and was delighted by the service, the staff's attention to detail, thorough knowledge, and excellent recommendations. The opening act was a gin-based cocktail, "La Ravigliosa" made with Chartreuse - somewhere between a "corpse reviver" and "last word" For antipasti, the endive insalata with radicchio, beurre de noisette, and crotonese was bright, slightly acidic, and cleansed the palette in preparation for one of the spécialité de la maison. The raviolo (actually three large ravioli) was stuffed with salmon and each bite absolutely melted. To accompany, a bottle of Capanna 2015 Brunello di Montalcino (DOCG) paired nicely with earthy tones, black fruits, and a mouthwatering "spine." Dolce took the shape of a somewhat deconstructed tiramisu that was just sweet enough and not too heavy. For a special finale, the sommelier introduced a grappa from Northern Italy, "Bottega Maestri." Not for the faint of palette, this robust grappa explodes with flavor (dried fruit that evolves into oaky-vanilla tones) and exudes the same warmth you see when looking into Stellina from outside. Truly, enjoyed the privilege of Stellina's beautiful food, beautiful people, attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere. A votre santé read more

Stellina - La Ravigliosa - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

BOTTOM LINE: Their freshly made pastas were certainly the highlight. Located in the touristic area that is old Montreal, this newly opened Italian fine dining restaurant is worth checking out. Their menu comprises of a small selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts, and judging by the dated stamps, it will be a regularly rotating menu. Their offerings are also quite veggie forward and this is, perhaps, their twist on modern Italian cuisine. The interior decor is quite on trend, with an open kitchen by the entrance (where they prepare their pasta), bar seating on one side, and continuous sofa seating lining the other side. The service was impeccable, with friendly, attentive, and non-intrusive servers (i.e., they never reached across the table, water never reached below half glass, a spilled drop of wine led to an immediate replacement of a plate, etc.). Finally, they have a small but dedicated wine list that I read was sourced from a particular specialty wine importer from Italy. My DCs and I ordered the "mystery" prix fixe for $70, which was essentially the chef's choice of 6-to-7 items of their regular menu + specials of the night but portioned appropriately per person. Let's start with the "winners": TAGLIOLINI: This was perhaps the highlight in its simplicity of a buffalo butter sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese, but the freshness and flavour were quite astounding. STROZZAPRETI: Although it visually reminded me of udon noodles, the rabbit was really well done. FUNGHI SALTIMBOCCA: This dish of king oysters wrapped in prosciutto is a must-order with its various flavours and textures. Here were the "maybes": ZUCCA: If you like squash, this was well done, but I'm not sure I would order it again. PORTERHOUSE STEAK: This was one of their specials for the night, and although it was tender and done medium rare, I think our table might've preferred to try another pasta dish that was more meat forward instead; after all, when in Rome... And here were the "nahs": BARABIETOLA: This beet dish didn't feel special from most beet dishes you can order, and the pistachio flavours were really quite absent. CRUDO DE TUNNO: While I applaud a non-traditional approach to tuna crudo in a tomato sauce and bean puree, I'm just not sure it worked for me. All in all, my group very much enjoyed our meal here. The pacing of how quickly and how many dishes came out could probably be improved, but these are minor gripes for a restaurant less than 2-weeks old. In this regard, we were all impressed by the service given our understanding of how challenging it can be hiring experienced staff during pandemic, and the kitchen certainly showed how capable they are. read more

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I think this place is one of the best Italian places I've been in MTL and I've been to alot This place is always full, so we have to reserve weeks in advance We decided to seat at the kitchen area and I loved that there pasta was freshly made and loved seeing the ppl cook the food. You can also see the owner cooking. The place is very clean and nicely decorated, I loved the bar area aswell. The food was so good, we got the burrata and the octopus to share and the flavours were amazing and it was different then other restaurants which I loved We also got 2 different pastas to try and the oxtail agnolotti was divine the oxtail inside was so tender and the pasta being fresh made everything so good We shared a panna cotta and the torta de limone and they were both good, not too heavy to finish our meals The drinks were good aswell. Service was very good, the waiter was really nice and friendly. Definitely a must try in the old port but reserve in advance. read more

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We came on a Wed night around 8:20pm, and was told that a table would be 30min wait. So we sat at the bar instead. SERVICE: Very helpful and friendly staff. Bartender helped me pick out a cocktail that I enjoyed. I had Yuzu sour and it was refreshing. FOOD: We ordered capunti and papardelle, overall they tasted good. I asked for gluten free option but unfortunately there isn't any. PRICE: A bit overpriced read more

High expectation as a foodie friend highly recommended this place. Restaurant is modern and service is attentive. Not too loud if you go early evening but did get pretty crowded towards 8:30pm. We were maybe 2-3 tables at the beginning of the night and it did take a long time for the plates to come. Pricing is in the higher end and the plates are quite small. None of the plates were memorable...as a matter of fact, the spaghetti allé vongole was very salty! The steak florentine came highly recommended by my foodie friend, but unfortunately it was a disappointment. Asked for medium rare and it came closer to medium than medium rare, also lacked seasoning. Not the worse Italian restaurant but definitely not the best I have been for the higher price point. I would say that you can skip this place with no regret. read more

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Food was excellent. I had the pasta carbonara and then tiramisu for dessert which I would highly recommend. Great selection of Italian Liqueur including Amaro. Service at the bar was great. Will be back. read more

Gorgeous inside and had a lovely time with friends. A bit on the high side $$, a little small on the portions - but great for date night. The waitress was excellent. Couldn't ask for a nicer night out. read more

The food is very good and has a unique quality taste ! I can't give a 5 because the waiter failed to tell us the specials. It would have been a much better experience. read more

Smaller menu, but everything looked delicious. Sat outside and the weather was great. Server was super sweet and gave us great recommendations for Montreal! read more

Small menu but everything is fresh and done to perfection! Sit at the counter and watch everything prepared in front of you. The thing I like is that I've been here three times in 10 months and the Chef recognized me and welcomed me back the second and third time. Very nice touch! If there's two in your group try the tasting meal. Pricy, but we'll worth it! read more

The hostess first sat me in the deep corner of the bar seating - when there was every seat but one was open - and at 6 15 so wasn't going to get busy quickly -- (very early for Montreal )- offended at the onset - the English menu was so illegible due to poor printing - EVERY single pasta dish is laced in heavy fat and cream based - not one meat sauce - nothing without lardon, marrow , cream , butter - - no ragu - nothing except massive cream pasta - which is a shame since their homemade pasta would be fantastic! Couldn't eat my dish as the sauce and ricotta was like eating whipping cream - the pasta came out in two minutes - but I ordered a salad - weird error - and the salad took 15 minutes although it was just arugula - didn't like the attitude of the hostess and management - seemed arrogant - not many people there at 6 30 compared to next door restaurant -- which I ended up going for dinner - and made up for a very poor restaurant experience at Stellina. I would suggest they adjust their arrogance as well as include a pasta dish that is not swimming in added fat and cream. read more

Overall great ambience and service and food is good. Produce were all very fresh. I especially liked the lemon ravioli and salad. The dressing on the salad was divine. Beef tartare and florentine steak lack a bit of flavor, I wouldn't recommend them. Prepare your wallet, menu is a bit on the pricey side. read more

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This place was incredible! Truthfully the person who booked through the phone with us was quite rude, but when we got there, the waitresses and service was great. The food was delicious, especially the apetizers and the desserts. Truthfully the pasta dishes were underwhelming for me but my friends loved it. read more

This place was great! I would recommend making a reservation if you are looking to go on the weekend, but they were able to seat us earlier than our original reservation time. Service was great, the whole staff was very friendly! We tried many of the pastas and couldn't say a bad thing about any of them. read more

Just a bit disappointing. To start it is a very noisy place with small tables and little room between them. We were seated promptly and the server was ok but somewhat pretentious The Italian red wine we selected was warm and had to be placed on ice before it was ready to serve The focaccia was very disappointing as it was merely like a dinner roll The burrata was good, but the rest was disappointing from that point The pasta with lamb ragu and was bland and needed some seasoning My dish of pasta amatricana was undercooked and unlike any others that I have had. Not a positive. A very trendy place more to be seen than experienced read more

I had the tasting menu (CAD$100) and it was exceptional. The dishes came out at the right pace timed to my finishing the prior dish. Presentation and flavor were outstanding, as was variety. They accommodated my requests as to a few things I don't eat. The wine list is also superb and my lead waiter was quite knowledgeable. Attractive space as well, and you can choose to eat a a chef's bar overlooking the open kitchen or at a table. A wonderful evening during a lovely weekend in Montreal. Highly recommend. read more

The antipasti, primi and dolci are all amazing. Love the tagliolini, gnocchi and maccheroncini. The wines are excellent too. They have a tasting menu which is awesome as well. read more

Great restaurant with an excellent choice of meals to enjoy. I will visit this restaurant again, most definitely!

the pasta we're so overcooked that it was impossible to lift just one pasta from the dish, the whole thing would lift. the buffalo butter pasta were especially overpriced and blend. read more

Stellina was the best surprise of our stay in Montreal. Found it accidentally, it revealed to be one of the best and most authentic Italian restaurants that I've had in years. First choice ingredients prepared wisely and professionally by Chef Jonathan Agnello, kudos to you and your creativity! While all servers were extremely welcoming, caring, and professional. Thank you for a pleasant evening and a culinary experience I will cherish forever. read more

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Walked past, pure luck looking for lunch. Sat at bar. Perfect cocktail and 3 course meal

Stopped here for a quick late nite bite. Pleasantly surprised by an excellent bone marrow agnolotti. A little loud with large groups in the dining room so moved to bar in front of kitchen which was enjoyable. Look forward to a return visit to try other menu items. read more

Had the best fresh pasta and amazing homemade tiramisu here. Great first meal in Montreal. The waiter was so kind and attentive as well.

Food was terrible! And the price for what they served was ridiculous. If you want good Italian food, this place is definitely not it!

I'm all for fresh pasta. That's the primary reason why I wanted to go and I was not disappointed! It is a quiet, quaint (modern) restaurant, which I love. However, we were seated next to a super loud group (not the restaurants fault), which made it difficult at first to have a conversation. Our waitress, Caitlan, was amazing. She explained every option to a T, and gave us the best recommendation for dessert, the tiramisu. Coming from an Italian background and spending a lot of time in Italy, I can confidently say that the pasta was fresh, homemade, and so delicious. "Fanculo la dieta!" written on the cocktail napkins add a nice, humorous touch to the evening. (Translates to: "F-- the diet!") My pasta came with a mountain of freshly grated cheese which I LOVED. I like my cheese with a side of pasta ;) The pasta was the perfect portion. The freshness of the pasta was light and fluffy, but just enough to not make me sick! I really enjoyed every single bite. Ps- I'm still dreaming about the most moist, creamy, and deliciously fresh Tiramisu I've ever eaten! read more

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Merci! We visited Stellina this evening because it is very convenient to where we are staying. Our waiter suggested the tasting menu, and everything was delicious! The pasta is freshly made...next time, I'll sit at the bar so I can watch the chefs. The brick interior is warm and cozy. Service was exceptional. Our waiter and his colleagues worked together seamlessly. Highly recommend. read more

The food is okay, but the service is EXTREMELY slow. Loud and uncomfortable inside. The wait staff did the best they could with poor management... the host (a middle aged man) was quite rude to the waitresses (young women), using the "f" word in front of customers and being quite condescending about English speakers. It makes you uncomfortable to watch and I'm sorry they have to deal with him. The host was very rude and unwelcoming. A simple dinner took more than 2 hours and the drinks were very short pours. I do not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

Pasta portion was enough to satisfy a small child, however, quite delicious. Great vibes

Amazing food, simply orgasmic. The quantity is adequate and the ingredients are fresh. The server are very attentive and friendly. Very pricy tho, totally worth it however ! read more

Yesterday in Montreal, we visited this new Stellina restaurant, which was in the recommendations on Eater. The first impression of the restaurant was good - the design is modern, the room is large. The appetizers came quickly enough: the artichokes were good, the buratta was delicious, but the dressing for it was not very successful - caramel or something else that was very hard. Be careful to not damage your teeth! We had to wait 50 minutes for the main course. I ordered the most expensive pasta dish, expecting it to be the best! Imagine my surprise when they brought me a plate in which there were just spaghetti and cheese - there was no any kind of gravy, decoration of the dish- just plain macaroni and cheese! I was shocked, because when we go to an expensive restaurant, we're expecting not only a culinary pleasure, but also on aesthetic pleasure in order to enjoy the chef's art! But the message here was completely absent. I was offended. I consider it an insult to eat such a dish in a restaurant. Of course, I refused the dish. Furthermore, the staff started arguing with us, insisting that we pay for this dish - which was the second insult that evening. By the way, the steak from the specials for that day was absolutely tasteless and very tiny. Unfortunately, the place left a bad taste in mouth. Please avoid. read more