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Stella Restaurant, Ventnor, NJ

Stella Restaurant

4.9
4.9
900 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    Ventnor City
  • Cross street
    Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Menu

Appetizers

  • Bread Service$5.00

    warmed levain, tomato bread, softened butter, pesto, maldon salt

    • Soup$12.00

      roasted tomato bisque, pesto drizzle, havarti croute

      • Mussels$20.00

        PEI mussels, fennel-leek white wine broth, artisan bread

        • Stuffed Dates$16.00

          medjool dates filled with goat cheese, toasted almonds, bacon

          • Meatballs$16.00

            PBV meatballs, soft polenta, fontina, pomodoro, locatelle

            • Burrata$18.00

              creamy filled fresh mozzarella, warmed caponata, gremolata, eva, bread

              Salads

              • Labne Salad$16.00

                arugula, yogurt spread, za'atar, artichokes, roasted peppers, olives, shaved pecorino

                • Caesar$16.00

                  romaine, toasted herbed breadcrumbs, shaved pecorino, lemon-garlic dressing

                  • Stella Chopped Salad$17.00

                    fresh greens, radicchio, tomato, soppressata, gorgonzola, red onion, house dressing

                    • Grilled Romaine$17.00

                      charred romaine, pesto, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, smoked bacon

                      • White Anchovies$1.00
                      • Chicken$4.00
                      • Shrimp$8.00
                      • Salmon$20.00

                    Sides

                    • Roasted Longshots$10.00

                      • Braised Broccoli Rabe$10.00

                        • Warmed Caponata$10.00

                          • Pasta Pomodoro$10.00

                            Mains

                            • Eggplant$26.00

                              egg battered eggplant, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, arugula garni, pecorino

                              • Housemade Sausage & Orecchiette$28.00

                                small ear shaped pasta, sweet sausage, pomodoro, locatelle

                                • Chicken Cotoletta$35.00

                                  herb & bread encrusted, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & spring peas, spicy rosa sauce

                                  • Veal & Eggplant$42.00

                                    veal cutlet, eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers, mushroom, leek-maderia reduction

                                    • Braised Short Rib$46.00

                                      slow braised short rib, seasonal vegetable, whipped potato

                                      • Salmon$35.00

                                        wild salmon, seasonal vegetable, whipped potatoes, lemon beurre blanc

                                        • Cioppino with Spaghetti Squash$45.00

                                          fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, roasted spaghetti squash, tomato-seafood broth

                                          • Halibut & Crab$46.00

                                            seared halibut, jumbo lump crab, caponata, spinach, lemon beurre blanc

                                            • Low Country Shrimp$42.00

                                              sautéed shrimp, smoked bacon, roasted tomato, shiitake, garlic, lemon, creamy polenta

                                              • Clams with Squid Ink Tonarelli$38.00

                                                littleneck clams, tomato confit, white wine-garlic broth, squid ink long pasta

                                                • Spicy Vodka Rosa Rigatoni

                                                  half 13 / entree 28

                                                  • Half$13.00
                                                  • Entree$28.00

                                                • Cacio e Pepe Linguini

                                                  half 13 / entree 26

                                                  • Half$13.00
                                                  • Entree$26.00

                                                Last updated: October 15, 2024

                                                What 900 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
                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                • 4.6Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • New Jersey

                                                  Contemporary American

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Best Overall

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Best Food

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Best Service

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Best Ambiance

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Best Value

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                • Atlantic

                                                  Romantic

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Stella Restaurant is a beloved local gem, praised for its "wonderful food," "excellent service," and "cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, including standout seafood and pasta options. The attentive and friendly staff elevate the dining experience, making Stella a "must-visit" for both locals and newcomers seeking an exceptional meal.

                                                900 Reviews

                                                1. John

                                                  VIP

                                                  New York City

                                                  32 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  32 reviews

                                                  Dined today

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Outstanding experience from start to finish Bravo!

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                                                2. Charles

                                                  VIP

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined today

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The burrata appetizer was excellent. Mozzarella with balsamic flavored onions and peppers was spot on. Veal with a side of pasta was finished too quickly that I didn’t get a sufficient taste from my dining partner. I had the clams over blackened pasta was excellent as always. Superior meal.

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                                                3. Don

                                                  VIP

                                                  New York City

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Very nice restaurant best in the area and well worth the trip.

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                                                4. Jeri

                                                  VIP

                                                  Atlantic City

                                                  58 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  58 reviews

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Always excellent in every way. Can’t wait to go back!

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                                                5. T

                                                  Atlantic City

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Awesome, as always! Wonderful experience! Best of the Best!

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                                                6. Vincenzina

                                                  New York City

                                                  13 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  13 reviews

                                                  Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Love the new ambience. Food is always excellent. I especially appreciate accomodating my gluten free diet.

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                                                7. JEFFREY

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  16 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  16 reviews

                                                  Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  This place is one of my favorite. I was never disappointed. Anything on the menu is usually good. Highly recommended.

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                                                8. Guy

                                                  VIP

                                                  New York City

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  wonderful dinner as usual!! food great service great friendly

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                                                9. Ellie

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  11 reviews

                                                  Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Terrific as always! Stella never disappoints and considering this was a holiday they were so on point! Great food and top notch servers. We are so lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood.

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                                                10. Paula

                                                  VIP

                                                  Philadelphia

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on December 28, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Delicious as always!! My favorite restaurant! Excellent service, decor and consistently good food!

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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 900 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 PM
                                                Booked 12 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Stella Restaurant

                                                7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  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
                                                  BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
                                                • 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.
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