Message from Stella's
Stella's is a beautiful fine dining Italian restaurant in the Monarch Beach Plaza (next to Gelsons). We feature indoor and outdoor dining on our beautiful covered patio with fireside dining and an ocean view. Open 7 days, serving Sunday brunch and with a full service bar featuring happy hour drink and food specials. Live entertainment nightly.
Reviews for Stella's
If you want truly wonderful Italian food, Stella's is the place to go. I'd recommend going during the week, as it can get a bit crowded on the weekends, but the food definitely makes it worth the wait!
Posted 05/15/09 | Report Abuse
Was this review helpful to you?
Anything alfredo at Stella's is remarkable! Go when you're starving because you will not be disappointed! Great food, huge portions, wonderful wine list.
Posted 11/26/08 | Report Abuse
Was this review helpful to you?
We met a friend visiting from Napa Valley here for dinner one week night and were all pleasantly surprised. We sat in the patio that has fireplace and comfortable seating. There is a nightly saxaphone player.
All of the items we ordered were great. We all agreed that all the flavors and sauces were just right. The eggplant appetizer, Rottatini, was our favorite. Our server was very friendly and even brought us a cannoli for dessert, which we devoured. Our friend said it was the best cannoli he'd ever had.
We will definately return and have already recommended Stella's to our friends.
Posted 10/20/08 | Report Abuse
Was this review helpful to you?
There is no arguing that this place has AMAZING authentic Italian food, but I am not sure I would go there on the weekend again. I am accustomed to busy restaurants, but this place was SO understaffed that our waiter was running around all night and definitely had too many tables. If you love Italian food, you should give this place a try...during the week.
Posted 10/18/08 | Report Abuse
Was this review helpful to you?
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
We went there for Happy Hour on a Saturday, yes I said Saturday. We were pleasantly surprised at the prices and the portions of the happy hour food. Drinks were good and the service was stellar. They even had a guy that played Sax. I'll definitely come back.
Pros: Great Prices - Big Portions
Cons: You can't sit on the patio for Happy Hour.
Posted 09/07/09
Went there for happy hour and had the best time. The staff is friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home. The food is excellent especially the pizza and calamari. They have a very impressive martini list and their espresso martini is the best I have ever tasted.
Posted 07/06/09
It has a good ambiance and the front staff to the chef are there for your service.
They have great food, great service and I will go back for sure.
Pros: Best customer service
Cons: didn't see any
Posted 05/31/09
Guests ask for more bread so that they can wipe there bowls clean. Our sauces are made from scratch. I dont believe we would have been voted 3rd best restaurant in orange county,nor do I believe the cast members' from the Sappranos come 3 times a year from New York to eat sauce from a can. Stella's recieve referals from the St.Regis, Ritz & Montage
Pros: Chefs specials
Cons: none
Posted 07/28/08
Most reviewed businesses
Ristorante Ferrantelli
2 reviews
"This restaurant has delicious food, including seafood. The patio has heaters and ..."