Stella Modern Italian Cuisine

Overall, a great dining experience at this Italian restaurant! The corn risotto was very good with a beautiful presentation, and the appetizers were absolutely top-notch, a solid 10 out of 10. The service was excellent; the staff was very attentive and made us feel welcome throughout. The only slight letdown was the tiramisu for dessert, it didn’t quite meet expectations, though that could just be a matter of personal taste. Still, I’d definitely come back!

There was a problem with our reservation. Thankfully, we arrived early. The hostess made adjustments and was able to get us a table for six. Food was amazing! Jack our server was extremely attentive and expeditious. I can't recommend this Italian restaurant enough. The owner stopped by our table and remembered our group from a previous encounter. Make a reservation as it is always busy. The owner also presented an amazing Birthday dessert for my wife. DELICIOUS!!!

My husband and I stopped by for a late dinner and really enjoyed the menu. I love being able to order different things. We had the baked Brie app, I had the Ricotta Gnudi and a side of the mascarpone polenta. My husband had the sausage pasta dish. We then ordered dessert. I got the Stella candy bar which was delicious. My husband ordered the tiramisu which was just okay. Our service was amazing but it was super loud in the restaurant.

Overpriced mediocre food delivered cold when Dasher was timed and watched Their tomato basil pizza is basically mozzarella slices of tomato and basil without being able to clean the stems on a tortilla chip could barely bite into it. It was so hard Italian wedding soup meatballs were dense flavorless broth was greasy and flavorless. The only thing worth mentioning is that their white lasagna the pasta is handmade, but it was still cold. What’s the point of putting the effort to make fresh pot if you’re gonna deliver everything cold, especially when you’re delivering just down the street two blocks.

The best Italian Restaurant in OKC. Food and service is always 10/10. Highly recommend their charcuterie board and Brie cheese as starters. Their cocktails are lovely( they also have mocktails)the vibe and ambience is so relaxing. Nicole was our server, I recommend her for weekends, she was very knowledgeable and sweet. Highly recommend this place!

Sweetie and I had a pleasant lunch, Let's begin with first impressions. We were greeted kindly by hostess and promptly seated by our waitress who was very kind. Our seating was simple,nice and clean. The general vibe was relaxed, The estetic and layout was more casual then one would think based on the exterior however it works. The food was comforting and rich in flavor,great wine selection. The fresh warm bread with garlic infused olive oil they bring table side was great. We plan to return to try more dishes.

This was, by far, one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant. Our server was Beth, who was so pleasant to speak with! She had a great sense of humor and provided us with a refreshing and positive attitude. Beth was very knowledgeable about the menu and checked on us enough to where we didn't feel crowded or undervalued. The restaurant's atmosphere itself is gorgeous and serine. Great for a family meal, or even a date night with your partner! The staff was incredibly friendly, and this was definitely an unforgettable experience. The food was amazing, and I highly recommend saving room for dessert! Huge thanks to the entire staff! 🙌🏻

I enjoyed the experience and the food was great! The short rib was awesome and the feel of the restaurant was certainly casual. I will come back - I enjoyed this place!

Very good food...so fresh. The salmon and smoked chicken lasagne were fantastic!! Very open seating with enough room to get around without running into others. Great service from our waiter..Very polite

This place is a five. Food was all excellent and the dog menu I even tasted and the chicken for powwow was so tender and excellent! The outdoor section was a bit chilly but the dogs didn't care. The bomb was the soup of bean and kale. So perfect for outside. Service was outstanding staff so nice. Even water for our mutts. ! Definitely the wood fired pizza was a winner. Next time in town we will use the coupon for Sunday brunch

One of my favorite Italian restaurants anywhere. We enjoyed their patio on this nice day and the service was excellent. We started with the artisan cheese as an appetizer and it was all fantastic. I thought it was a unique take on this dish too. For my entree, I had the Italian sausage pasta and WOW. Perfect temperature, amazing flavor, well seasoned. I was quite impressed with the flavor given that it's not a very saucy dish. I really don't think it could have been better. This place is a must!

Food-5/5 Service-5/5 Atmosphere-5/5 Oh man, another one of my OKC favorites is still delivering wonderful quality meals! I discovered stella in 2021 and I am so happy to bring family back to enjoy a great meal. They were booked solid for the night in the inside but we got to enjoy a nice table on the patio. The early evening sun paired well with my sangria and the artisan cheese service we started out with. For my entree I ordered the duck that came with a sage risotto and I was impressed with the crispiness of the duck and the nice contrast that the salad offered to the dish. I wasn't the only person enjoying my dinner, my entire table gave rave reviews for their dishes: Italian sausage pasta, bacon and chicken risotto, and chicken scallopini! I grabbed a bite of the Italian sausage pasta and I was a little jealous because it was delicious! I would definitely recommend coming here or suggesting it to your out of town guests! It is a crowd pleaser!

We searched for gluten-free restaurants as we left 'Paws and Claus' by the zoo and were so happy we found this gem!! First of all, they have several gluten free options listed, and the waitresses are well-versed on what substitutions you can make. Also, the ambiance is fabulous. Make sure you make a reservation ahead of time - they can get busy. The special tonight was beef tenderloin in a wine reduction sauce over polenta, and it happened to also be gluten free. It was amazing! The beef was so tender. The sauce flavorful. Our wonderful waitress, Nichole, informed us that the menu changes quarterly. So if you see something on the menu or hear a special you like, get it. My husband got the spicy sausage pizza and loved the crust. He couldn't explain to me why it was so great - only that it was thinner and crispier and unique. Also... get this... on Sunday nights all bottles of wine under $80 are half off. We couldn't believe our luck! And they are able to package up whatever you don't drink and send it home with you. We ordered a red blend, hoping we would both like it. He likes dry and I like sweet wine. Long story short, Nichole helped us find our new favorite wine. (See picture) In fact, we liked it so much that we ordered two more bottles to take with us. We love Bearly Legal from the Noisy Water Winery in Ruidoso and this rivals that wine. And it's only $30/bottle. ($15 on Sunday evenings!) For both our meals and 3 bottles of wine the bill came to $102! Just FYI they are expanding into the space next door and, from the signage, it looks like they are envisioning some changes. I hope they don't change their regular restaurant. We definitely plan to come back!!

Absolutely beautiful restaurant.Food and service just heaven Thanks for a memorable meal

I've always been impressed when I eat here. It's been a while since I last visited but the atmosphere is still relaxed and fun like I remembered. The food was fantastic. Chicken Scallopini would have been better with a bit more capers but it was still delicious. I enjoyed the music and I always love when there is good music playing and you can actually here it. I appreciated that. Service was great and quick. Really great date night or girls dinner place. Highly recommend!

First time visiting Stella last night and it did not disappoint. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout the visit. We were seated in the back room, which was a bit loud (should invest in sound dampening panels) but was festive and spirited. We ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop (Seikel's mustard glaze, roasted fondant fingerling potatoes, rosemary lemon aioli), which was superbly cooked. Medium temp, moist and flavorful. The potatoes were good but lackluster. my wife ordered the Chicken Scallopini, (Caper, sundried tomato, garlic red chili cream, linguini, shaved parmesan). She enjoyed it, just be mindful that when the server asks if you are OK with a little spice, they mean a bit mote than a little. Overall good experience and cannot wait yo return and explore the menu further.

My wife and I were expecting a fabulous lunch here because the restaurant has a nice exterior, interior and ambiance. The first impression is very promising but we frowned upon tasting the extremely SALTY Summer Corn Bisque. Our pizza's crust was so thin it crumbled like a cracker. The chicken risotto was fair at best. Was this an off day? Dining out is not inexpensive these days so this really was really disappointing. We came for the great food the reviews rave about. What a letdown!

Went in on a Friday for lunch and it was nice & quiet. They have a pizza and salad/soup lunch special but we opted for something else The meatball appetizer is a yummy herbed ricotta, pomodoro, basil & parmesan sauce with grilled ciabatta. My daughter ate the bolognese and my mom ate the grilled three cheese, bacon & tomatoes sandwich and they were both good.

Stella surprises me almost every time I visit. The seasonal food offerings, curated wine and cocktails, and great flavors all around keep bringing us back. We sat at the bar last night. It's open seating with full menu service. The bartender (Chase) was nice and helpful when I had questions about drinks. My first question evoked a slightly condescending response, but to be honest, a good bartender always seems like they respect the ingredients more than any thing or any person. I thought nothing of it except that this guy takes his job seriously. We ordered their cinnamon bourbon and the lemon lavender cocktail. Both were excellent. We had the baked Brie and Berry appetizer and a couple of their half pizza options. All of it was excellent. The seasonal peach pizza was very good (see pic!), but the old standard Italian with meat was the winner for me. Stella vibes slightly upscale, but is very approachable in terms of price and menu. They have specials this summer for patio and bar top that make an early dinner (before 6) with a cocktail and glass of wine very low cost for the quality of food you get.

OK I'm not a real big fan of this place as far as their food. It's OK and overpriced. I like a good drink or two from here as well but my favorite is the candy bar. Dessert. It's amazing!!! Come here for dessert!!!!

Took my lovely wife out Saturday to Stella. I knew it was going to be good because we got the last VIP parking spot close to the front door. We got the Capresse Salad and meatballs for appetizer delicious. They have excellent bread. Then on to fillet and I had Lasagna. Filet was tender and savory with whipped potatoes and broccoli. Lasagna was good not heavy but on the light side and for dessert vanilla gelato. The service was very good and the ambience on point.

Super cute place, nice ambiance, casual with a touch of fancy. We came here for my kid's 12th Birthday dinner because he and my fiancé wanted the duck. It was 7:30pm and they had only 1 duck left. My fiancé opted for the Braised Beef Short Rib instead and I had the Chicken Scallopini. I thought the food was great... not the best Ive ever had, but pretty good. My son really liked the duck and devoured his plate entirely. I will say the service was fantastic and the waitress treated my 3 kids with respect and kindness. And that is extremely important to me. For my son's birthday they also let us try the candy bar and it was a huge hit!!

Feel like I drink at Stella more often then I eat. The staff is so nice, the place is great I really like the decor the seating is really confortable, I love being at the bar. Last time I ate was at brunch. It was delicious.

Went back to Stella's for a friends birthday and was pretty disappointed this time around. The previous time I had went to Stella's I had a great experience and felt it was classy and perfect for a date. The first issue was our waiter, maybe she was new? Last time we ordered bottles of wine for the table, it was presented to the person who ordered them and they were given a bit to taste and make sure it was okay. This was not done this time. The bottles were sat at the table and we were left to pour them on our own. Second was the mushroom pizza I ordered in which the crust was pretty burnt, I was shocked they would serve this. Overall I left Stella's pretty disappointed this time around and doubtful I'll return.

Beautiful restaurant and inviting nuances- and decor. Great location. Dissatisfied with the service!!! We chose to dine in on a very rainy Thursday evening and when I entered the restaurant there was not a hostess up front- and the waiter and waitress at the bar simply glanced over and returned to their usual business- A few minutes later a the same waitress from the bar approached and was somewhat friendly- we chatted about the rain and that my friend who was parking may have trouble because it was St. Patrick's Day. I would say she was friendly enough. Meh. My friends arrived and we sat down, the restaurant wasn't crowded or busy up front but there didn't seem to be attentive service which was strange because she was a bit friendlier when I walked in- hmm. The taller male waiter and the waitress that seated us kept looking over at us, it was uncomfortable- did they want us to leave? Weird. Sure felt like they didn't want to help us. We had to wait for our waters and the waitress just seemed like she didn't want anything to do with us- Food was good, small portions, but flavorful. We asked for the capers on the side- nerp, that request was not met, we told them we would like to share but my friend had to eat off the bread plate because our waitress never came back to to check on us or see if everything came out alright. I did ask the young man that delivered the food if we could have an extra plate- he vanished into thin air- Cool. When we tried to ask our waitress a question, she didn't make eye contact and seemed to float away. Disappointed in the service and demeanor of the the two staff members, definitely a miss tonight.

The last two times I went here made me realize that Stella is really going downhill. The salmon was served nearly raw. The next time we never got our order. The server had a bad attitude. No apology and no food.

Here's where Yelp can sometimes be misleading. We went because of the 4 star rating, despite a local telling me it was pretty mid. Atmosphere and decor were nice enough. Clean and trendy. Service was lackadaisical, and unimpressive. Explanation of the menu was lacking. No mention of wine special that was mentioned at adjacent table. Food also, mid. Creative appearing menu but execution was lacking. Baked Brie and Stella Candy Bar were notable, but everything else was just meh. Would not go back.

This place is so charming. Comfy seating, pleasant staff and wonderful food. Can't wait to go back, the pasta is outstanding

OMG. We found this little gem from Yelp! You all that write reviews keep my belly full of amazing food. I need to let you know that this restaurant is not to be missed. So good. I can honestly say that in my entire meatball eating life, I've never had them as delightful as these. It's worth the trip alone. Pizza and salad were delicious as well. Service was great. I wish I would've gotten the man's name that helped us because he was fantastic. Super cute location downtown OKC.

Dined here tonight as it was right across the street from my hotel. It was great, fast and fresh. I ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken and shrimp, and it was fantastic. I will def return when in the area.

Sitting at the bar is a favorite of ours bc their bartenders are exceptional. Erin did a fantastic job creating clever cocktails off menu. We will visit again and ask for her by name.

Holy shit the food here is amazing. Come here!! Everything I had was perfect and will absolutely come back next time I'm in OKC

First time customer at this delightful gem. We wanted linguine with clam sauce, however it's not on the autumn menu. The linguini with shrimp they created for us was delicious and had a light kick of pepper that was a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent. The ambiance is welcoming, and staff friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely plan to return next time we're in OKC.

If you like traditional tiramisu, don't order this one... I can't speak to anything else.... But the restaurant smelt great. Literally walked across the street to cure my sweet tooth. I love traditional tiramisu. THIS WAS NOT IT... The cream or whatever it is was almost tart tasting, not creamy. And I got no coffee flavor. Had chocolate chips and cake stuff was quite dense. Was hoping for a good one but Wah wah wah...

Exceptional local Italian restaurant! I ordered probably the most popular menu item chicken scallopini and devoured every last bite. My husband ordered the sausage pasta and did the same. The dinner portions were perfect not too small and not enough to feed a family of 4. The only downside was their bread in my opinion. Apparently it's from a local bakery brought in from Tulsa. They don't serve you a loaf when seated just a slice. It wasn't sourdough just regular French but seemed dry. This doesn't really matter because the food itself was so exceptional! As well as the service never did we need to ask for refills or anything. The atmosphere was darling very modern yet classic. I loved the bar decor and crocodile bar seats throughout the things i notice right? They also seem to constantly having great specials. The evening we came bottles of wine were 25% off! Which if i wasn't pregnant my husband And I would've been all about this special! The chicken scallopini was fabulous the sauce was perfect not too heavy fresh tomatoes throughout and peppers but the chicken was my favorite perfectly breaded not greasy and super moist! They also had a darling patio with string lights that is great for summer date nights!

Great food and wine; reasonably priced and great staff; sat outside in late Sept and it was awesome.

Very relaxing and beautiful place to relax with great food and service. I love the bread.

Third time eating up at the bar. All 3 times we sit here for about 20 minutes before being greeted. And the bartender spends most of the time talking to regulars. Not even asking if we are enjoying our meal. We come back for the DELICIOUS food. Not the service. We had to grab another server to take our order

2.5 stars: the atmosphere/decor says high class, but nothing else does. This was my second time in a long time (3+ years) coming here and I remember it being very tasty the first time. Sunday brunch: We walk in and there isn't a hostess or anyone in sight except the bartender. I walked around the restaurant on my own to find the rest of our party. Someone did welcome me from behind the bar, which I thought was odd....not very busy at all which is fine with me because it made it more relaxed atmosphere. Maybe a little too relaxed. I ordered the brunch Classico with eggs over easy. It came out luke warm with no seasoning on the potatoes except parsley flakes, crunchy-burnt eggs which means they were cooked too long on too high of heat (I've done that home before), extremely crispy bacon parts, and fresh fruit with some very mushy blueberries. I kept having to ask for coffee refills and more water. As a nursing mother, I ate everything because I was starving but normally would have sent it all back. None of my brunch party liked their food. The pasta dish was flavorless with dry chicken that wasn't seasoned at all. My husband's chicken sandwich had a tiny piece of chicken breast on it. No one finished their meal. Our waitress was very nice but did forget about us a lot and didn't bring out necessary items like a spoon for your soup, a spoon for your coffee (none on the table either), more water, more coffee...she was very young so maybe some more training would be helpful. We won't be back unless I see some better, recent reviews of this place. Not worth the price at the moment.

From the minute we sat down, at 4:30 in the afternoon, there was a talk about a reduced price for an $80.00 bottle of wine. We weren't interested and wanted to order since we had an event immediately after dinner. There was no discussion about the menu, specials or recommendations from our server. Tables are very close to each other and there was no privacy. When the food came, one person had ordered the trout dinner and was served salmon and two people ordered the chicken rigatoni dinner which was served lukewarm, with dry chicken and so little sauce that it barely covered the bottom of the plate. There was one good meal out of four, which increases this rating to three stars. The bread was, by far, the best for three of us. Eldav

We lived in midtown for years and never tried Stella until recently. Unfortunately, we found we hadn't been missing out. The food we got to try was good. But they were out of the wine we wanted, the food we wanted, and we were the only table around us to not get any bread (what did we do?! ) so that...sucked. There's better fancy restaurants out there that will have things I want to try. But if you get the things you want, I'm sure Stella is great.

Had a party of 10 for an after OU graduation celebration this past Saturday evening and everything was wonderful! Laurie and her staff went out of their way to accommodate us and our waitress Avrie was darling. Food was delicious, wine was on point and the atmosphere was perfect. Thank you for making this day even more special. Karen Scott, Fort Worth, TX

I am not a fan of the food. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, our waiters were attentive, we had a male and female wait on us, the female was much friendlier than the male, but the food was just awful. I ordered the risotto. It came with a chunk of charred corn on the cob on top which was cold and off putting. You bite into a risotto looking forward to the velvety, creamy texture and instead I had crunchy corn kernels in every bite. The smoked chicken was underneath the risotto and it tasted so bad, it had a flavor to it that reminded me of cheap bologna. Completely ruined the dish and I couldn't eat it. My husband enjoyed his salmon sandwich, I tasted the salmon and thought it was quite good but should be on its own or on a salad, not on a sandwich with overpowering bacon. I do not plan on returning simply because I did not enjoy the food.

Reservation for four sat Apr 27, such a bad experience. Brussel sprouts appetizer, was burnt to a crisp. So bad........ had wait staff to take back. Drinks were sloooooow. Entree of three chicken risotto, mushy and sticky, presentation was so bad, no salad, no bread, $24 , served in pasta bowl, looked like dog food I make for my pet. No excuse. Not even one star, but had to

Very good the pasta was fantastic, salad fresh and their recommendation for wines to pair with the meal were 10/10 The staff was nice and enjoyable too!

Non aspettarti autenticità o qualità. Le bevande erano irrispettose. Il cibo manca di sapore e il servizio è mediocre.

Atmosphere was great with a creative menu that's always changing Really good for a date night with prices not being too crazy. Server was really nice too!

Best bartender in midtown! Chase is always super attentive and very nice. Makes the best old fashioned and pours the best glass of wine!

From the atmosphere to the cocktails, and finally the FOOD! This is my favorite "go to" for entertaining out of town guests, or just a nice dinner. The key is consistency, everything is just consistently perfect. There are signature dishes and seasonal specials. The names says it all, modern means fresh Italian dishes. Dress up? Yes. Dress casual? Yes! Friendly staff, absolutely.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. So easy to get in. Had a great server who promptly brought us mimosas. My chicken and Biscuit was delicious. Runny egg, tender chicken, flakey biscuit with a crisp around the edge. The gravy added to the perfect bite. My friend got the porkchop. It was so huge she had to take most of it home!! She said it was very delicious. Definitely will be coming back!

Beth was our server and she was so helpful and knowledgeable! I am gluten free and she gave me great suggestions and the food was delicious! Love the vibes here too

This is a must place to visit in OKC! The ambience is bright, upscale but relaxed. There were several families with younger children dining, dressed up in their Christmas finery. The tables were spaced well, you didn't feel like you were squeezed in or on top of one another. My hubs ordered his favorite, the Tomahawk pork chop. He had it with sunny side up eggs on it this time (brunch menu). Oh my gosh!! I'm not usually a fan of pork chops, but tasted his. It was the most tender chop I've ever had! Well seasoned, deliciousness. But now on to my favorite, shrimp and grits! Ohhhhh my! They were so yummy! The grits were soft and cheesy, and the shrimp were nice and tender and not over-cooked! LOVED IT! The service staff were all attentive and pleasant. This is located in a very neat part of OKC. It's an older part, but has been revitalized. Stella's also has a great outside patio with lots of heaters. Even though it was in the 60's that day, it was tempting to sit outside.

What a wonderful dining experience! My food club is always looking to try great restaurants around OKC, and Stella was a hit with all of us. I loved the atmosphere from the moment we stepped into the restaurant. There is a long bar with very comfortable looking barstools, but we chose to be seated at a regular table. The lighting and decor were beautiful and created an environment that was perfect for girls night out or a romantic dinner. The service was completely on point. Our server was friendly, helpful, and funny. She did an excellent job making recommendations, explaining the menu, and taking care of us. Now for the food...unique and delicious! The star of the night was our starter, which was baked brie loaded with flavorful toppings. There was apple chutney, cranberries, almonds, and a couple of surprising additions of rosemary and red pepper flakes. Let me tell you, it all worked together beautifully! The brie was served alongside some buttery toast points. The cast iron serving skillet was completely clean by the time we finished with it. So, let's just say, we recommend the baked brie! Our entrees were two types of pizza made in their wood fire oven. One was a special of the nnight with roasted chicken and bacon, the other was a pizza topped with a variety of mushrooms and lots of delicious cheese. My pasta dish was the Italian sausage pasta, which was unique in that the sauce was a red wine demi-glace. I loved the unique pasta shape too, but I couldn't tell you what it was called. All in all, a great evening out with the girls and another successful food club adventure!

Chase was very nice and happy to help! Will definitely be coming back to see him. Drinks were great and price was reasonable.

We've been going to Stella since it opened and have never been disappointed. The food, service and ambiance are top notch! The entire staff are very attentive, however we usually prefer to sit at the comfy bar for dinner and drinks. Kudos to the bar tender Chase for always providing exemplary service!

The bathrooms are unisex so I don't feel like I'm being treated like a second class citizen. Single person room, no stalls. not crazy about the clouded glass door, don't like seeing silhouettes passing by. The decor is simple and tasteful although they could use some accent pieces/art in here. Toilet paper is single ply. Clean. The sink's water pressure is too low. Overall an adequate experience, B-

Chase is so great! He has a welcoming smile with a perfect attitude to match! Great service as always!