Stella Restaurant

Name: Stella Restaurant
Address: 7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ, United States, 08406
Telephone: (609) 350-6493
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

880 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood 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
Area
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, Takeaway

Popular dishes

Bread ServiceUSD 5.00
warmed levain, tomato bread, softened butter, pesto, maldon salt
SoupUSD 12.00
roasted tomato bisque, pesto drizzle, havarti croute
MusselsUSD 20.00
PEI mussels, fennel-leek white wine broth, artisan bread
Stuffed DatesUSD 16.00
medjool dates filled with goat cheese, toasted almonds, bacon
MeatballsUSD 16.00
PBV meatballs, soft polenta, fontina, pomodoro, locatelle
BurrataUSD 18.00
creamy filled fresh mozzarella, warmed caponata, gremolata, eva, bread

Salads

Labne SaladUSD 16.00
arugula, yogurt spread, za'atar, artichokes, roasted peppers, olives, shaved pecorino
CaesarUSD 16.00
romaine, toasted herbed breadcrumbs, shaved pecorino, lemon-garlic dressing
Stella Chopped SaladUSD 17.00
fresh greens, radicchio, tomato, soppressata, gorgonzola, red onion, house dressing
Grilled RomaineUSD 17.00
charred romaine, pesto, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, smoked bacon
- White AnchoviesUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 4.00
- ShrimpUSD 8.00
- SalmonUSD 20.00

Sides

Roasted LongshotsUSD 10.00
Braised Broccoli RabeUSD 10.00
Warmed CaponataUSD 10.00
Pasta PomodoroUSD 10.00

Mains

EggplantUSD 26.00
egg battered eggplant, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, arugula garni, pecorino
Housemade Sausage & OrecchietteUSD 28.00
small ear shaped pasta, sweet sausage, pomodoro, locatelle
Chicken CotolettaUSD 35.00
herb & bread encrusted, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & spring peas, spicy rosa sauce
Veal & EggplantUSD 42.00
veal cutlet, eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers, mushroom, leek-maderia reduction
Braised Short RibUSD 46.00
slow braised short rib, seasonal vegetable, whipped potato
SalmonUSD 35.00
wild salmon, seasonal vegetable, whipped potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Cioppino with Spaghetti SquashUSD 45.00
fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, roasted spaghetti squash, tomato-seafood broth
Halibut & CrabUSD 46.00
seared halibut, jumbo lump crab, caponata, spinach, lemon beurre blanc
Low Country ShrimpUSD 42.00
sautéed shrimp, smoked bacon, roasted tomato, shiitake, garlic, lemon, creamy polenta
Clams with Squid Ink TonarelliUSD 38.00
littleneck clams, tomato confit, white wine-garlic broth, squid ink long pasta
Spicy Vodka Rosa Rigatoni
half 13 / entree 28
- HalfUSD 13.00
- EntreeUSD 28.00
Cacio e Pepe Linguini
half 13 / entree 26
- HalfUSD 13.00
- EntreeUSD 26.00

What 880 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Contemporary American
Atlantic
Best Overall
Atlantic
Best Food
Atlantic
Best Service
Atlantic
Best Ambience
Atlantic
Best Value
Atlantic
Neighbourhood gem
Atlantic
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stella Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing and attentive staff" and a "wonderful atmosphere." While the space can be cozy and lively, the "delicious food" consistently delights guests, particularly the seafood dishes like salmon and crab cakes. As a BYOB spot, it adds exceptional value to any meal.

880 Reviews

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Rita
Atlantic City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ordered 3 entrees: Mussels: tasteless, no real sauce served in what resembled a soupy mix. Eggplant: eggplant that was ‘topped with mozzarella, ricotta and arugula. Without layering the cheeses it seemed just an eggplant dumped with a heavy, pasty tomato sauce. Cacio e Pepe: sauce should be cheesy, and was sitting on bottom of plate. This dish requires a sauce that sticks to the linguine. Linguine: server said homemade, I think it came from a box. Sides; Pasta a pomodoro: pomodoro should be a light sauce. Like the eggplant sauce was heavy and pasty.
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Mike
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a table by front door. Every time door opened it was very cold. Otherwise, excellent meal and service.
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Christine
Atlantic City
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food as usual was great. Everyone enjoyed what they got.
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Adrianne
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Good music, chill vibe. Noise level too high.
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SandraG
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stella has the most delicious mussel appetizer we have ever had. The salmon was excellent. The sepia pasta and clams dish was also delicious but did not have very much pasta. The prices are a little high, but so is every other nice restaurant on the island. Staff was very attentive. They finally got their black Stella T shirts in in a small size. Yeah!! I recommend this restaurant for a nice night out with great food.
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Adriene
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and quality of the food is superb. Alll of the staff and waiters are kinds, helpful l, and knowledgeable.
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T
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best of the Best! Awesome Food! Awesome family owned restaurant!
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Matthew
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third time back, introducing a new couple to Stella. With the last reservation of the night - the staff was amazing. Food was great (as usual) - and let’s give a shoutout for a meatballs. Good enough we ordered two orders.
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Genevieve
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience. Favorite byob on the island!
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Ryan
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. Seafood fra diavlo special was delicious!
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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 880 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
Area
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, Takeaway

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.

Stella Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salmon

Mussels

Veal & Eggplant

Appetizers

Bread ServiceUSD 5.00

SoupUSD 12.00

MusselsUSD 20.00

Stuffed DatesUSD 16.00

MeatballsUSD 16.00

BurrataUSD 18.00

Salads

Labne SaladUSD 16.00

CaesarUSD 16.00

Stella Chopped SaladUSD 17.00

Grilled RomaineUSD 17.00

Sides

Roasted LongshotsUSD 10.00

Braised Broccoli RabeUSD 10.00

Warmed CaponataUSD 10.00

Pasta PomodoroUSD 10.00

Mains

EggplantUSD 26.00

Housemade Sausage & OrecchietteUSD 28.00

Chicken CotolettaUSD 35.00

Veal & EggplantUSD 42.00

Braised Short RibUSD 46.00

SalmonUSD 35.00

Cioppino with Spaghetti SquashUSD 45.00

Halibut & CrabUSD 46.00

Low Country ShrimpUSD 42.00

Clams with Squid Ink TonarelliUSD 38.00

Spicy Vodka Rosa Rigatoni

Cacio e Pepe Linguini

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Stella Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Stella Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Stella Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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