Stella Restaurant

4.9

889 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Stella is a BYOB offering chef driven quality ingredients in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Owned by father-son team, Nicholas and Vincent LoBianco, Stella Restaurant has earned the reputation of personable service and excellent food over 20 years of being in business. Named Top 100 Restaurants in the United States in 2023, Stella features unique menus in a classy supper club environment.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 350-6493
Website
http://www.stellaventnor.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nicholas LoBianco
Catering
Please call and speak to Vincent regarding any private or catered events.
Private party facilities
Please call and speak to Vincent regarding any private or catered events.

Location
7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406
Area
Ventnor City
Cross Street
Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Bread ServiceUS$5.00
warmed levain, tomato bread, softened butter, pesto, maldon salt
SoupUS$12.00
roasted tomato bisque, pesto drizzle, havarti croute
MusselsUS$20.00
PEI mussels, fennel-leek white wine broth, artisan bread
Stuffed DatesUS$16.00
medjool dates filled with goat cheese, toasted almonds, bacon
MeatballsUS$16.00
PBV meatballs, soft polenta, fontina, pomodoro, locatelle
BurrataUS$18.00
creamy filled fresh mozzarella, warmed caponata, gremolata, eva, bread

Salads

Labne SaladUS$16.00
arugula, yogurt spread, za'atar, artichokes, roasted peppers, olives, shaved pecorino
CaesarUS$16.00
romaine, toasted herbed breadcrumbs, shaved pecorino, lemon-garlic dressing
Stella Chopped SaladUS$17.00
fresh greens, radicchio, tomato, soppressata, gorgonzola, red onion, house dressing
Grilled RomaineUS$17.00
charred romaine, pesto, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, smoked bacon
- White AnchoviesUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$4.00
- ShrimpUS$8.00
- SalmonUS$20.00

Sides

Roasted LongshotsUS$10.00
Braised Broccoli RabeUS$10.00
Warmed CaponataUS$10.00
Pasta PomodoroUS$10.00

Mains

EggplantUS$26.00
egg battered eggplant, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, arugula garni, pecorino
Housemade Sausage & OrecchietteUS$28.00
small ear shaped pasta, sweet sausage, pomodoro, locatelle
Chicken CotolettaUS$35.00
herb & bread encrusted, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & spring peas, spicy rosa sauce
Veal & EggplantUS$42.00
veal cutlet, eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers, mushroom, leek-maderia reduction
Braised Short RibUS$46.00
slow braised short rib, seasonal vegetable, whipped potato
SalmonUS$35.00
wild salmon, seasonal vegetable, whipped potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Cioppino with Spaghetti SquashUS$45.00
fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, roasted spaghetti squash, tomato-seafood broth
Halibut & CrabUS$46.00
seared halibut, jumbo lump crab, caponata, spinach, lemon beurre blanc
Low Country ShrimpUS$42.00
sautéed shrimp, smoked bacon, roasted tomato, shiitake, garlic, lemon, creamy polenta
Clams with Squid Ink TonarelliUS$38.00
littleneck clams, tomato confit, white wine-garlic broth, squid ink long pasta
Spicy Vodka Rosa Rigatoni
half 13 / entree 28
- HalfUS$13.00
- EntreeUS$28.00
Cacio e Pepe Linguini
half 13 / entree 26
- HalfUS$13.00
- EntreeUS$26.00

What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Jersey
Contemporary American
Atlantic
Best Overall
Atlantic
Best Food
Atlantic
Best Service
Atlantic
Best Ambience
Atlantic
Best Value
Atlantic
Healthy
Atlantic
Neighbourhood gem
Atlantic
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stella Restaurant is a gem at the Jersey Shore, known for its "delicious food" and "attentive service." Diners rave about the "impeccable" dishes like halibut with crab and veal with eggplant. The cozy, supper club atmosphere and BYOB policy add charm, making Stella a favorite for unforgettable dining experiences.

889 Reviews

J
Jeffrey
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the service and food were excellent! The menu is consistent and all menu items are delicious. Desserts are solid and shareable. We can’t come here enough, especially during the off-season - so lucky to live just 3 blocks away.
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JOSEPHINE
New York City
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
the Salmon was outstanding. Cheese and pepper pasta was very good, but little more pepper would have been desired. Grilled Romaine was nice. I prefer a little balsamic, but enjoyed the dressing that was served. it was nice that the caesar salad was chopped. tasted great. My halibat with crab was excellent. I would order any of the items again.. I am sorry we were too full for desserts - they sounded realy good too. We enjoyed the flashed photos of celeb from the past.
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Joy
VIP
Atlantic City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant for food and presentation, especially when you crave a cozy environment on a chilly night in December. Love Stella’s
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John
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious and piping hot. Great ambience- perfect for date night or couples night out. I had a minor issue with my leftovers being mistakenly thrown away and the owner of the restaurant personally called me to remedy the situation- offering to make me a replacement meal. Very impressed with this restaurant and their dedication to standing by their product. Highly recommend.
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John
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food quality , choices, plate presentation, service excellence!
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Nicolas
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe!!!! Incredible food and professional service! Highly recommend
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JoeM
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this little restaurant! Just the ambiance makes it special but then the food with the beautiful presentation and taste ! It’s a win!
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CHARLES
VIP
Atlantic City
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal. The food was outstanding and service was perfect. Highly recommend Stella.
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Joseph
Atlantic City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We enjoyed our meals. Dates, Short Rib, Halibut are all specialties
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Rita
Atlantic City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ordered 3 entrees: Mussels: tasteless, no real sauce served in what resembled a soupy mix. Eggplant: eggplant that was ‘topped with mozzarella, ricotta and arugula. Without layering the cheeses it seemed just an eggplant dumped with a heavy, pasty tomato sauce. Cacio e Pepe: sauce should be cheesy, and was sitting on bottom of plate. This dish requires a sauce that sticks to the linguine. Linguine: server said homemade, I think it came from a box. Sides; Pasta a pomodoro: pomodoro should be a light sauce. Like the eggplant sauce was heavy and pasty.
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FAQs

Stella Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 350-6493.

Stella Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
Area
Ventnor City
Hours of Operation
Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nicholas LoBianco
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.stellaventnor.com/
Phone number
(609) 350-6493
Catering
Please call and speak to Vincent regarding any private or catered events.
Private party facilities
Please call and speak to Vincent regarding any private or catered events.

Stella Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salmon

Mussels

Veal & Eggplant

Appetizers

Bread ServiceUS$5.00

SoupUS$12.00

MusselsUS$20.00

Stuffed DatesUS$16.00

MeatballsUS$16.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Salads

Labne SaladUS$16.00

CaesarUS$16.00

Stella Chopped SaladUS$17.00

Grilled RomaineUS$17.00

Sides

Roasted LongshotsUS$10.00

Braised Broccoli RabeUS$10.00

Warmed CaponataUS$10.00

Pasta PomodoroUS$10.00

Mains

EggplantUS$26.00

Housemade Sausage & OrecchietteUS$28.00

Chicken CotolettaUS$35.00

Veal & EggplantUS$42.00

Braised Short RibUS$46.00

SalmonUS$35.00

Cioppino with Spaghetti SquashUS$45.00

Halibut & CrabUS$46.00

Low Country ShrimpUS$42.00

Clams with Squid Ink TonarelliUS$38.00

Spicy Vodka Rosa Rigatoni

Cacio e Pepe Linguini

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Stella Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

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