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What guests say about Stella Brasserie italienne

Stella Italian Brasserie receives a lot of praise for its pizzas, pastas, and several well-presented dishes, with portions often described as generous and prices seen as reasonable by many customers. The atmosphere, terrace, and decor are also appreciated, and several reviews highlight fast, attentive, and very professional service. On the other hand, a few customers mention delays, order mistakes, and inconsistent or sometimes abrupt service, as well as questions about tipping. Overall, it is a solid option in Montreal if you’re looking for a lively Italian brasserie, especially for pizza.

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Reviews / Ratings for Stella Brasserie italienne

Photo of Panda Can Dance
27 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Pappardelle was too thick. Arranchini was good. Had to wait quite a bit for reservation. Service was long for drinks, even for canned drinks.

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Response added on 30 Sep 2026
Hello and thank you for taking the time to express your feelings following your visit to our establishment. We pay great attention to all the opinions expressed by our customers. Regarding the thickness of the pasta, it is well specified that it is pappardelles so large fettuccine, wide and thick pasta. We regret having made you a little patient, we always warn our customers if the table is reserved so that they can release it at the scheduled time but it is sometimes difficult to respect these timings if the customer does not play the game and it is always difficult to make him leave. We take your feedback into account and will not fail to rectify this with the utmost attention. Do not hesitate to come back to our restaurant, we will do our best to make your experience go wonderfully!
Photo of Alex Miles
5 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We go there about once a month for business lunch. The food is excellent, the service is always top notch. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.

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Response added on 18 Sep 2026
Thank you very much for your comment Alex, we are delighted that you liked your experience in our restaurant ! See you soon :)
Photo of Tristan Gabriel Vieira
30 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Good overall! Ravioli was quite nice but not a big fan of the goat cheese. The restaurant is very nice and stylish inside.

Photo of Rachael
25 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.3

The food and drinks were both really good, and it’s a lovely spot for an after-work drink or a casual dinner. Nothing was particularly remarkable, but everything was enjoyable, and I’d definitely come back. I did find it a little odd that our food arrived before our drinks, but aside from that, we had a really nice experience and I’d happily return.

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Photo of Luis Ernesto Reyes
7 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Always excellent 👌

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Photo of hiba
7 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.3

The appetizers were delicious! The pizza was generously topped with ingredients, but unfortunately, the taste wasn’t the best.

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Photo of Amro Abdel Ghaffar
28 Jul 2026
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2.0

The food was genuinely very good and definitely the highlight of the experience. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, so the kitchen deserves credit. Unfortunately, the service was the complete opposite. It was incredibly difficult to get the waitstaff’s attention, and we spent far too much time trying to flag someone down whenever we needed anything. When I politely mentioned that it had been hard to get anyone’s attention, I wasn’t expecting much, just a simple acknowledgment or even a quick “sorry.” Instead, the waitress just shrugged, looked at me with a cold expression, and said, “Yeah… what would you like to order?” before moving on as if nothing had been said. Good food can bring people in once, but service is what makes them want to come back. Sadly, the attitude we experienced left a sour taste that overshadowed what was otherwise an enjoyable meal.

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Response added on 29 Jul 2026
Hello Amro and thank you for taking the time to express your feelings following your visit to our establishment. We pay great attention to all the opinions expressed by our customers. Thank you for your comment on the food, however we regret that our service did not live up to your expectations and our usual standards. We apologize for this. We can assure you that this is in no way representative of our service habits! We hope to see you again soon so that we can show it to you. Have a nice day
Photo of Gilbert Merariu
26 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.7

We had multiple pizzas, carpaccio and polpette. It was all excellent

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Photo of Peter Federici
25 Jul 2026
Source: Google
3.3

Came here to have a coffee and desert. Poor customer service. The waitress just tossed two spoons on our table. No napkins. Proper etiquette is needed .

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Photo of Do Pelle
24 Jul 2026
Source: Google
2.0

What is there to say? Service is tip-oriented.., location is good but at what price! Disappointing throughout.

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Photo of Sergio Tso
14 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.0

It was a great experience, very cold beer, food was great, fast, well plated, big sizes, hight quality ingredients. Fair price. Server was very, very professional. Knew the menu and mede sure if we liked the ingredients, always smiling, and polite.

Photo of Behrouz Khoshdouz
11 Jul 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Beautiful place, unkind staff!

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Response added on 13 Jul 2026
Hello and thank you for taking the time to express your feelings following your visit to our establishment. We pay great attention to all the opinions expressed by our customers. Thank you for your comment on the beauty of the place but I am honestly surprised by the quality of our welcome and the friendliness of our staff according to your comment. We attach great importance to the quality of our service, the reception and care of our customers! Do not hesitate to contact us directly at: [email protected] to understand what happened and what this severe judgment on your part is worth, which does not reflect the quality of our service and welcome at all. Have a nice day!
Photo of SOPHIE MIHCIYAN
10 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Great location in center of Place des Arts. Quick ans friendly service!

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Response added on 13 Jul 2026
Thanks Sophie, it was a pleasure welcoming you in our restaurant. Until next time !!
Photo of Mina Pourtout
6 Jul 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Everything was fine.

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Photo of Sheila Southon
6 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This is one of our favorite places to eat when we go to the Jazz festival early every July. They have a nice outdoor terrace where you can watch people go by and hear some of the music in the area. They sound delicious pizzas, salads and pasta and their portions are generous enough that we actually had leftovers to take home!

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Response added on 13 Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your comment Sheila, we are delighted that you liked your experience in our restaurant ! See you soon :)
Photo of Greg B
5 Jul 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Truly mid in every way. Not good, not bad, just intensely average. With how much food costs these days, it’s a not a risk I’d take again. Exists only to snatch the tourists too lazy to walk more than ten feet from place des arts

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Photo of Chris’ Corner
19 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Walked in here during the Francos de MTL music festival so they were pretty busy. Still found a table for us quickly though. The food was pretty good, we got the margherita pizza and chefs raviolis. They let you cut your own pizza which was nice. The drinks were good too and the bar was very attentive. They were also kind enough to make us an affogato even though it wasn’t on the menu. Would recommend getting the pizza and a couple drinks here.

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Photo of Jad Hawwa
15 Jun 2026
Source: Google
2.3

I never post reviews. Making an exception. Went there couple of weeks ago. Still thinking about the bad experience. Without a doubt the worst waiter I have ever come across. Bad attitude for no reason with minimal effort. Funny to me that he still expected a tip at the end. Management should spend some time training their staff to meet minimal level of customer service.

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Response added on 16 Jun 2026
Dear Jad, Thank you for your feedback following your experience in our restaurant. We are really sorry it didn’t meet your expectations. The quality of our service and food is very important to us ! We always have a butler at each service period who ensures that the service goes well and that the service standards are respected, the satisfaction of our customers is our first priority! And I assure you that the management always ensures and ensures the proper functioning of the department and our employees! Service and taxes are not included in Quebec so the use and indeed to tip at the end of your meal. Hoping we will see you next time you are in town to be able to make you change your mind about our restaurant. Best regards
Photo of Susie Boisvert
13 Jun 2026
Source: Google
3.0

The food was excellent! I was genuinely looking forward to leaving a glowing review. I ordered a non-alcoholic beer and later a Perrier while others at my table were drinking wine. When the server reached to remove the wine glass in front of me, I politely asked if I could keep it to drink my Perrier from. He refused, saying they were running low on wine glasses. I asked a second time, making it VERY CLEAR that keeping the glass was important to me. Instead of showing any flexibility or consideration, he again refused. A wine glass is not always just a wine glass. For some people, it helps them feel included in the experience rather than singled out for not drinking. For others, it can be an important tool that allows them to comfortably participate in a social evening where alcohol is being served. Sometimes small details matter more than they appear. I had ordered drinks, I was a paying customer, and I was simply asking to keep the glass that was already sitting in front of me. I do not believe that was an unreasonable request. Adding to my frustration was the fact that throughout my entire meal, I was looking directly at a rack of wine glasses behind the bar, with wine glasses visibly available. The interaction stayed with me for the rest of the evening and unfortunately took away from what should have been a wonderful night out with friends. To make matters worse, when it came time to pay, the server commented in front of others at the table about the tip percentage (he said only 15%) Like really!? Now we are bullied into tipping more than 15% even with crap service! I honestly felt like leaving nothing. It’s unfortunate because the food was very good! However, what I remember most from the evening is not the meal, but the lack of hospitality, empathy, and professionalism shown by this server. Never under estimate The power of a Wine Glass!

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Response added on 16 Jun 2026
Dear Susie, Thank you for your feedback following your experience in our restaurant. Thank you for your comment on the food, however we regret that our service did not live up to your expectations and our usual standards. As for the wine glass, we are indeed waiting for a delivery of glasses because we are indeed just in wine glasses when the restaurant is busy and the instruction and to recover the unused wine glasses so as not to run out of them. But our priority is and will always remain the satisfaction of our customers and yes indeed he should have left it to you if it was important to you! The good news is that I received my order this week and thanks to your return I informed my whole team that if the customer prefers to drink any drink in a glass of wine, we leave it available if it can please him and have a better time! It is also intolerable on our part to mention or comment on the amount of the tip from 15% even if it is second degree or whatever! A note has also been passed on this subject and will not be repeated. Hoping we will see you next time you are in town to be able to make you change your mind about our restaurant. Best regards
Photo of Marc-Antoine Pomerleau (Marco)
11 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.0

A little slow on the water refill, and i had to ask for a bottle cause no server ever gave water to my mother in law.

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Response added on 16 Jun 2026
Hello Marc-Antoine and thank you for taking the time to express your feelings following your visit to our establishment. We pay great attention to all the opinions expressed by our customers. We take your return into account and will not fail to rectify this with the utmost attention. Do not hesitate to come back to our restaurant, we will do our best to make your experience wonderful
Photo of Melissa Sara Munoz
28 May 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Atmosphere. Super good. Food. Decent pizza. Service. Mistake with order

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Photo of James Lockyer
26 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This is a nice place. Not too pricey and food and service were excellent.

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Photo of Simon Bélanger
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Food : Bussing in my mouth Service : Out of this world Atmosphere : Good skibidi summer vibes The service was outstanding, I had my water filled every 6-7 secondes 🫴🫴. The waitress was super Sigma frl frl. Low-key the best pasta I had ever. This place had me rizzed up.

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Response added on 22 May 2026
Thank you very much for your comment Simon, we are delighted that you liked your experience in our restaurant ! See you soon :)
Photo of Samidha Basrur
5 May 2026
Source: Google
2.3

The food was descent and I had a good experience overall. But one thing I would like to flag is that I was put under pressure in regards to the amount of money I want to tip. And it has come to my notice that the management isn't paying enough to their employees and their pay rely on the tip amount. Which sounded odd to me. And I empathize With the staff. But the way they spoke is no way to communicate with a customer who is already paying hefty for their food at the restaurant.

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Response added on 22 May 2026
Thank you for your message Samidha and glad you liked the food ! Indeed, service in Quebec and North America in general is not included and those in all restaurants, we pay our employees in the dining room as everywhere else but it is true that their salary also depends and mainly on tips as mentioned before for all restaurants in Quebec. This is the way to work here, hoping to see you again soon! Best regards
Photo of Juan Vázquez Milling (“Chitacosmico7”)
13 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.5

I Here's a corrected version of your text, keeping your original meaning and tone: --- "In the summer of 2025, I went with my cousin. We asked if we could sit outside, but the manager told us that unfortunately, the two tables outside were for four people and we would have to sit inside. I suggested that we could split one into two tables of two, but he insisted it wasn't possible. So we accepted it. To my surprise, just minutes later, he gave one table to a couple who came after us, and then the other table to another couple who also arrived after us. I asked him why he didn't give us a table outside, and he literally just ignored me. We were people of colour, and the people he let sit outside were local white folks. It's extremely rare in my life that I run into issues of race, colour, or gender, but it was very obvious that he didn't want to give us a seat because we looked a little bit different from him. The food was good, but the service and overall experience were terrible."

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Response added on 21 Apr 2026
Dear Juan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all our guests and have a zero-tolerance policy for any discrimination of any kind. Please believe that we take these allegations with the utmost gravity. Since your visit has occurred over a year ago, it is difficult for us to know what really happened then, the only explanation we have regarding this event, is that most people from our team are from Quebec and English is not their native language, it might have caused a misunderstanding. The tables were most certainly reserved and that is why they couldn’t give either of them to you. Since then, we have stopped taking reservations outside, so this wouldn’t be an issue anymore. We sincerely hope that you will consider visiting us again soon so that we can show you the service we are proud of delivering every day to all our happy guests ! Looking forward to welcoming you soon, The Stella team

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  • Sunday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Monday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Thursday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Friday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Saturday 11:30 - 22:00

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