Stella

A hidden gem in Newton! Went here for lunch and highly recommend the enormous chicken parm sandwich. Absolutely delicious and great value- enough food for two! Owner was very nice and accommodating to our toddler. Can't wait to come for dinner to try their bolognese and apps.

Went here for my birthday lunch last weekend. Couldn't believe they weren't packed after eating the food. Very modest interior, and my husband and asked if I still wanted to stay after we walked in. I said yes, as I'd heard about the food and so glad we did. Food was amazing and great service. There are half price apps everyday between 3-5pm so we ordered one of everything, then we each got an entree, and then tiramisu and chocolate mousse for dessert. Delicious and highly recommend.

So yummy and so bummed that they were completely empty on a Saturday night when they should be packed! Family owned restaurant that moved here a few months ago after shutting down in the South End during COVID after over a decade of business. Owner's kids are the servers, so sweet. Very casual Italian kitchen vibe. Great Caesar, bolognese is a must, loved the orecchiette too. Will be back for the tiramisu!

Stella Cafe opened in Newton very recently. They were formerly located in Boston's South End before they closed in 2020. The space is very cozy with very limited seating with seating for up to 16 people or 8 tables. They offer full service dining and takeout. At the time of this posting, their hours were limited to 7am to 3pm, Tuesday through Sunday and a streamlined menu with a few breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and regular entrees. The prices are moderate, most items in the $11-$25 range.I stopped in here during the lunch rush and the place was busy with only 2 tables available. I decided to order takeout since I had an appointment in the area. I ordered the Salt Cod Cakes ($16 plus tax) and the Mac & Cheese ($15 plus tax). My order was all ready in about 12 minutes after ordering. I enjoyed my food at my appointment. The 3 Salt Cod Cakes were deep fried crisp outside and very soft filling of bread and shredded cod mix over lemon aioli and parsley. The Mac & Cheese has a mix of orecciette pasta , gooey rich cheese sauce and a crispy breaded chicken cutlet, cut in strips. The food overall was pretty good and the portions were modest for the price. The counter service was prompt and courteous. I would return again when they have more food offerings to try and have dinner hours.

I've had a number of sandwiches from Stella for lunch over the past few months and they have all been great, but the Steak and Cheese special might be the best Steak and Cheese I have ever had, hands down. They clearly care about the food they serve, everything has been impeccably well prepared.

What a total treat this delightful neighborhood restaurant is!The food was truly delicious. Beet salad, gnocchi, lemon picatta chicken and a yummy chocolate mousse. The service was excellent. This little restaurant accommodated both adults and children seamlessly. I'll definitely be back!

Stella had been a large and very successful restaurant in the south end. The chef and owner Evan Deluty ran it for many years. He recently relocated to a much smaller place in Newton center, and is re-creating many of his most popular dishes there. you will be very warmly received and enjoy great meals in what is now a cozy neighborhood spot. Highly recommended.

Very good. Pizza is a bit fluffy for mt tastes. Meatballs were awesome. Service was very good.

Thought I would try their half price appetizer specials the other day. Got two orders of meatballs, zucchini pillows and arancini. Meatballs were the most disappointing as they were tasteless lacking salt, seasonings or much of any flavor. Arancini not very good and a bit too spicy though the menu description doesn't mention heat, probably had a dash too much cayenne or red pepper. Zucchini pillows were ok.

Great spot for lunch or dinner, plenty of parking, reasonable prices, and above all, great food...actually had lunch there twice this past week. You won't be disappointed.