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Stella Modern Italian Cuisine Reviews List

Stella Modern Italian Cuisine

Stella Modern Italian Cuisine specializes in fresh seasonal menus featuring local and organic ingredients when possible. The wood burning oven is the heart of the restaurant, producing Roman style pizza and the majority of the menu. Executive Chef Jonathan Krell has created an exciting menu that showcases local ingredients. The wine list is an interesting group of Italian and American wines.
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139 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(139 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 139 reviews
5 stars
(64)
4 stars
(60)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(72)
  • fit for foodies(68)
  • special occasion(60)
  • great for brunch(39)
  • romantic(35)
  • hot spot(33)
Stella Modern Italian Cuisine Reviews List
Review 1 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best Italian restaurants

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Stella has become one of our neighborhood hangouts. The owner Lori always greets the patrons and make you feel welcome. They have the best pizzas in town with super thin crust. Their seafood pastas, osso bucco and crab cakes are outstanding. It is not what you define as Italian American cuisine though."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food but too loud

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went there for anniversary. Food was great. I had a crawfish pasta dish & my wife had a crab pasta dish. Both were great, as was the Stella candy bar dessert. Unfortunately there was a table across from us that was obnoxiously loud. Would try it again because the food was awesome & different than normal fare around okc."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 3 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wow! Sorry we waited so long to try Stella. What a great place and so beautiful. The food was outstanding and the service was probably some of the best in OKC. If you haven't been DON'T wait any longer GO try Stella!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Celebration

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We celebrated a very important time in our marriage. Stella Restaurant did an outstanding job of making us feel special. The food is always delicious, we go for brunch quite often. Our server did an excellent job of caring for our food/drink needs. Thank you Stella Restaurant."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was different and interesting as well as being excellent. We have traveled to Italy and they have a pistachio gelato that reminds us of our visit. Will definitely return"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Love the food but...

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had the special, grouper and a salad. It was absolutely fantastic. I love Stella, but the lunchtime parking for Stella and that whole group of Midtown restaurants is such a mess, I'm becoming reluctant to set up lunch meetings there. Wish there was a solution."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

LOVED!

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"This was our first time going to Stella. We had brunch and it was FABULOUS!!! Definitely looking forward to going back soon."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fair

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Waited 20 minutes for our table of two, despite having a reservation. GF had short rib pasta, it was good not great. I had veal, it was pricey but very delicious. We had grilled veggies, factoring in the price for them, they were worth it for sure. I would go back, but wouldn't seek to go back."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Pastas are not homemade. Starters are good. Service was desorganized."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 10 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Brunch was stellar as always.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Brunch was stellar as always. Love that bloody mary bar!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2012
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Review 11 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My girlfriend and I enjoyed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My girlfriend and I enjoyed our visit to Stella. The highlights were the bruschetta appetizer, cocktails, and chocolate ganache dessert. All were outstanding. Our pasta entrees didn't quite live up to the high standard set by the app and dessert. The entrees were certainly good and obviously fresh, but the flavors weren't quite as bright as we'd hoped. Still, we'll visit Stella again without hesitation. Our server, Katie, could not have been better. She was flawless."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great as always. Love the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great as always. Love the variance in menu options. Staff is always great and accomodating. One of my favorite places in the area."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My lady friend and I came here for brunch on sunday. This was our first time. I have to say we are planning to come back . The Service the Food and Drinks our Outstanding. Try it I think you will like it."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

the food was good. The server

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the food was good. The server assured us she know how everything was made and presented adn when it arrived it was not at all what she said. The music was very loud also"
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2013
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Review 15 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful as usual. Gabriel

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful as usual. Gabriel was excellent waiter!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Daughter of a food critic

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I knew the experience would be good when the owner greeted us at the door. Everything from the drinks to the dessert was outstanding. I would have preferred a different a entrée, the pork belly had good flavor just not my favorite. The winners of the night was the bruschetta and the Cuban cocktail. The service was impeccable and we appreciated that the owner came by our table and asked about our experience. We will definitely return."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Allison was an outstanding

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Allison was an outstanding server. We asked to mix and match items off of the menu and they were very accommodating."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 18 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were there for Easter brunch--th

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were there for Easter brunch--the food was great and the service very friendly and efficient (as always at Stella!) despite how busy it was. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes..."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 19 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love Stella because my husband

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Love Stella because my husband and I can eat there with our children, but have a wonderful meal ourselves at the same time. They are kid-friendly while being an upscale place to eat. Everyone loved their food."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OKC Is Growing Up

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I LOVE this restaurant. Especially for Oklahoma City. It is still an up and coming dining scene, so when I find little gems, I treasure them! I only experienced bad service once, but I was in a party of 7 and I haven't seen the waiter since. And "bad service" is a relative term. Overall, everything was still pretty great."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

No Duck for me

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Four of us went for a Saturday night dinner. Three meals including the Rosted Chicken, Pork Loin and Risotto were all reported to be quite good. However, I had the Duck Confeit and, unfortunately, it was extreamly salty, dry, tough and the portion was small. We also shared 2 deserts- Bread Pudding and their Candy Bar. The bread pudding was good while the Candy Bar was too sweet, rich and heavy. We will try Stella's again as 3 out of four of us had good meals but I would not recommend the Duck to anyone planing to visit."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
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Review 22 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good, but not great

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time visit. We were told that the pizza was "Roman-style," so having been to Italy and falling in love with the pizza there, 3 of the 4 of us tried the pizza. When the pizza arrived, the crust was super thin and tough, nothing like the pizza we had in Italy (the crust is 1/4" thick and chewy in Italy). While the toppings were good, the crust was as tough as show leather I. Some parts of everyone's pizza. I had the acorn squash rissoto, which was good, but lacked seasoning. It was ridiculously loud inside, so we couldn't even have a decent dinner-time conversation."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fast,friendly service. Wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fast,friendly service. Wonderful food."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A mix of highs and lows

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I regret that our visit to Stella wasn't entirely positive. The good: intriguing decor; attentive waitstaff. Excellent bread; kudos to the baker. I had the pasta with Italian sausage. Good flavor, but I would have preferred more texture either from the sausage or the pappardelle (?) noodles. Unfortunately, my wife bore the brunt of the disappointment. Her mushroom risotto was overwhelmed by its sauce, which had an unpleasant aroma. Maybe it was the taleggio, but I'm not familiar with that cheese. The coup de grace was the "Stella Candy Bar" we shared. My portion (the chocolate) was delicious and generous. But her peanut butter extrusion was horrible, and not pretty to look at either. I might return, but I doubt she will."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 25 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quality Italian

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I wouldn't classify the noise as Energetic... it was just downright loud. The music was mildly loud, but then with everyone talking over it and the bustle of everything going on, we found it to be disruptively loud. The food was delicious! I didn't try anything that I didn't like. I like that everything is fresh and whole. I found the seating to be uncomfortable. I sat on a booth side of a table and it was really low. I felt like I was 5 again at the dinner table. All the tables were crammed together, so wait staff were having difficulty maneuvering around and traffic jams kept building. I found that to be visually distracting wondering if a waitress was going to spill something as she squeezed behind my dinning guest."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Wasn't impressed... Great

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wasn't impressed... Great service but food too expensive and trendy for the quality..."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
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Review 27 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorite places

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"One of my favorite places in OKC."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 28 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Napa Style!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love this place! When I tell hubby were are going to Napa tonight he knows we will be going to Stella's! Great food, great Wine!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 29 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perhaps the best Sunday brunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Perhaps the best Sunday brunch in OKC. And Nichole may be the best Sunday brunch server in OKC!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

O. utstanding meals everytime

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"O. utstanding meals everytime we've been. Great food and wine list. Staff very informative and helpful. Definitely a place to continue to revisit. 5 star RBP"
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 31 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We LOVED the idea of Stellas.

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We LOVED the idea of Stellas. Great place and friendly staff. Got right in for our reservation. The problem was the food. Polenta was luke warm and mushy. Salad was way over done with garlic, and I love garlic. The chicken came out dry and overdone, it tasted like something from Sam's that was microwaved. If the quality of food improves, we would consider trying the place again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2011
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Review 32 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cozy little place. We really

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Cozy little place. We really enjoyed the menu selections, they all were appealing. Would eat there again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Stella's is a treasure! We

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Stella's is a treasure! We eat there for dinner and love it, and because I needed to schedule a group lunch meeting, I asked for a special space and the staff set us up perfectly. Food is delicious, service perfect. I had the pasta special and loved it. They are accommodating for vegetarian/vegan diners. :)"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We got the Valentine special.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We got the Valentine special. Expensive for the quantity. Food was good, but steak was thin and fatty."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 35 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I love the atmosphere here

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love the atmosphere here but the food needs more flavor."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The bruschetta apetizer was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The bruschetta apetizer was amazing, especially the bacon jam topped sample. The veal was great and hearty. The polenta was perfect. Very good food and service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

While lunchtime can be noisy,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"While lunchtime can be noisy, the food was as excellent as the company. Recommend the chicken scaloppini with pasta. Large serving. Even yummier the next day!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Keeping it Local, Rocks!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food that is changed with the seasons of the area. I love that they choose to use local options as often as they can. My favorite!!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Return visit service disappoints; f

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We ate at the bar the day prior and went back for dinner Saturday because we were impressed with the risotto and the cheese plate and soup we had as quick snacks. Excellent service from bar tender on the Fri. The bar experience sadly was way better than the restaurant next day. Our waitress was new and untrained, couldn't identify one dish from another. We had the Restaurant Week menu and the "calamari steak on putanesca sauce/pasta turned out to be tiny bits of calmari in the sauce. Hardly truth in advertising. The food was tasty and my pasta with beef ribs sauce was good but I can't rate it overall "good" when they play "footsie" with truth like this. Steak does not mean minced up little pieces. Also they were out of gelato by 6 pm"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are fortunate to have a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We are fortunate to have a plethora of delicious brunch options in Oklahoma City, and Stella Modern Italian Cuisine offers one of the best brunches in town. From the food to the ambiance to the fully-stocked bloody mary bar, you can't go wrong. A good place for people watching, this is a "see and be seen" type of spot. Although I have to give top honors to Cheever's Cafe, Stella is on my list for top brunches in town."
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 41 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

they are good about accommodating

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"they are good about accommodating special requests"
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2012
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Review 42 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent. However,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was excellent. However, while our waitress was very nice I hardly saw her and definitely could see potential improvements seeing as how it was not busy enough for the "In the weeds" type of service"
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this place! Great food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love this place! Great food and great service. Would love to try the Sunday brunch some time."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Stella is one of my favorite

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Stella is one of my favorite restaurants. The location, ambiance, and crowd are superb. I usually really enjoy the food as well. This time, the pork loin wasn't so great in my opinion. It was pretty chewy. Of course, it could have just been my portion. I will say though, my husband loved it! My salad and veggies were delish! I can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was awesome and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was awesome and service was attentive but a bit awkward. I requested to sit at bar top, thinking we would be served by the bartender, but we were seated at the bar but in front of the pizza oven (with a cook working, no room for a bartender.) Our server took care of us from behind, which was a little odd. Otherwise, the place was great and we'll definitely return!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful service - wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful service - wonderful food."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
Based on the average of (93) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic