Complements to Stella’s for amazing food, service and atmosphere! Thank you for making my daughter’s baby shower unforgettable! I highly recommend this venue!

What a gem this place is in a beautiful atmosphere. There was a warm welcome when we arrived, the food was delicious and so flavorful, and prices were very reasonable: We enjoyed speaking with the owner for a bit learning about their story. Will Definitely be back!

We were there for my sister-in-law's birthday. We were the only people there. There were about forty people. Stella only had one bar tender (and it was not open bar). The bar tender worked hard but could not keep up with the line. There was finger food but the kitchen did not keep up with the demand. During the three hours there it seemed most of the time was waiting. UPDATE : Interesting response from owner. Instead of accepting the feedback as that, feedback, instead attacks the person leaving the review. It appears that if you do not have a 5 start review then you should not leave a review. I did not reach out to the owner because it was not my event and I was not going to tell my brother-in-law that his party for his wife was less than perfect. However, Stella does not need to worry about future reviews from me, as I will not have anything to review from there in the future.

Went here for dinner last night. Atmosphere is very cool, I heard it used to be an old hotel. The service was pretty good for our party of 6. My clam linguine was exceptionally good. Very flavorful and the clams were tender. The home made bread that comes with the meal was very heart and delicious. The salad was subpar. Some greens with tomatoes and carrot slices. I like more to my salad than that. Heard from my party the chicken parm was deliciously flavorful and tender. I would come back

I would like to thank Chef & Owner John and Chris and Ali, General Manager, Char, Angela, Server, Gabby, Bartender for making my Daughter’s Bridal Shower a huge success!!! The food and service was outstanding!!! My Guests raved about the Quiche, Crabcake Sandwich, Cavitelli and Vodka Sauce, Arancini Balls, and more!!! The many flavored Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s were a big hit too!!! I highly recommend Stella’s Pasta Bar your choice of Venue for your next event!! I would give 10 🌟’s if allowed!!

Homemade pasta, bread and desserts, need I say more! But I will. From the great deals at happy hour and some amazing pizzas available at the bar and patio to the elegant yet casual ambience of the dining rooms you can't beat Stella it's one of my favorite restaurants! The chicken picatta with tagliatelle and a stella salad with the roasted garlic parm vinaigrette is my favorite! Start that meal out with some crab cakes and their amazing freshly baked bread with olive oil and you're in Italian nirvana. Make sure to leave room for dessert. Chocolate flourless cake and a slice of cheesecake, you'll want to try both so make sure your date is cool with sharing! Unforgettable deliciousness, perfect for date night! Some food item photos were not taken because we ate them before we remembered to take a picture. Whoops!😉

First, visit to the new location in downtown Schenectady! Does not disappoint. Located in the old VanDyke, with parking just up the street off Erie Blvd the location could not be more interesting. The bldg. is still spectacular, and now it presents cleaner. FYI, at this time they are still waiting on the liquor license, so beware! This should not deter you from trying it! The staff is friendly and the service is on par! The food arrived hot and presented fabulous. The Seven Points brew was tasty, I tried the larger and it is exactly what it should be. It's nice that they now have more tables, although the kitchen seemed a little backed up. I'm sure they will adjust as they settle into the new digs. Try it out!

First visit but definitely not our last! What a great resturant. Located in the historic Stockade, the atmosphere was casual class. The food was outstanding! Crusty italian bread, home made pasta, wonderful sauces. Traditional Italian dishes and a few options with a twist! We were not rushed yet we did not wait for service. Besides excellent food the quantity was enough for a take home treat for later. Rosie, our wait staff was both sweet and attentive. Thankfully, when asked, she shared her opinion of her favorite dishes and her suggestions were spot on.

We're lucky, we live within walking distance (2 min) to Stella, so we should know a little about the place. Stella, in my opinion, is one of the best Italian restaurants around. It's a really comfortable type of place with a kind of rustic feel to it. On some nights there's live music, etc, the food is amazing and the prices are better than fair.. they're actually good. I would recommend Stella to anybody who loves and appreciates great Italian food, and I'd definitely suggest giving them a try. You will NOT be disappointed!

We recently hosted a baby shower brunch at Stella's. It was amazing. Angela was great. The venue was beautiful and only required a few decorations to fit the theme. The food was delicious. I had never been there before and now, I would not hesitate to have another function at this location.

We are so disappointed! We went to Stella's on Saturday, expecting a great meal with friends. It was far from great- We started off the night, realizing they only served beer, OK, it just opened, that's understandable. We ordered two appetizers, they never arrived, my husband ordered meatballs, they never arrived, even after reminding the waitress AND the pasta was mushy! Our hopes and expectations went down quickly!

So happy to have Stella back!! We really enjoyed it's location in Burnt Hills and while this is a little further for us, we love the new spot! The atmosphere is so cozy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We informed them when we ordered that we had a show at Proctors to make in about an 1-1/2 hours and they were so accommodating to make sure we got there in time. And the food is just as good as I remember. I had the Shrimp Genovese which was so flavorful & delicious. The fresh pasta makes this place a must try but everything else makes it a place to come back to again and again.

Chris and the gang do such a great job. Food is always delicious and everyone is always so friendly. Glad they are back open in the new spot!!! The meatballs are the best around.

What a wonderful experience! My girl and I stopped by after work and caught their happy hour special. Gotta say it really was a great deal! Got an order of their incredibly delicious wings, not one, but 2 orders of their scrumptious sliders, a glass of wine, and 2 beers for about 35 bucks! The food was really good and the happy hour special was definitely a great deal, but the ambiance and staff were equally amazing! Can't wait to go back and try some of their homemade pasta I've heard so much about! So do yourself a favor and give Stella's a try as soon as you can! You will not regret it!

I find Stellas to be an exceptional restaurant. They have first class meatballs, fantastic pasta and the best crab cakes I have ever eaten, although they are huge! They received their wine license which is a win for me and the Brewery is unique. I highly recommend the wild mushroom raviolis, any steak that chef John makes, and always, always the tacos. Also, their eggplant parm is exceptional. The staff is friendly and helpful and if there is a problem and you tell them about it, they make it right immediately, although I have rarely had a problem eating here. Fantastic addition to the stockade! Also plenty of parking as they have lot devoted to them.

Great dinner with friends. Homemade pasta is delicious. Great historic venue in downtown Schenectady. It's only been 3 weeks since opening and they are off to a good start. We will be back.

I’ve eaten dinner at the bar a couple times since they opened, so far I’ve tried the fried ravioli, the Cesar salad, Alfredo, flourless chocolate cake, apple turnover, and the vanilla bean gelato, all of the food was pretty good. No complaints. I think the only thing that could of made the Alfredo better would be some extra fresh cracked pepper and maybe some extra grated cheese (I didn’t think of this while I was eating it but something I thought about in hindsight lol) the fresh pasta is *chefs kiss* The Apple turnover and the flourless chocolate cake are so good, make room for dessert (you can always get it togo 😉) The owner Chris and the staff are incredibly down to earth, friendly and make you feel right at home. A great addition to the Stockade.

We get take out from Stella’s all the time. Try the eggplant parm! We also love the meatballs, homemade pasta and fresh baked bread. The homemade croutons on the Caesar salad are a very nice touch. If they have the pomodoro soup, get it! Five stars.

Where do I begin.....we absolutely love this place. The food and staff are fantastic!!! We go here every other week because we can't get enough. From the bruschetta with fresh basil on top, to the arancini, to the homemade vodka sauce with grilled chicken over cavatelli, to the gourmet burgers that are the special every week. And don't get me started on the crushed parmesan potatoes!! Chris the owner has had his hands full dealing with the pandemic and staff shortages but he does everything he can to stay open and my family is very happy they are open. We tell everyone about this place. You have to try it, you won't be disappointed!!!!!

First timer for an early dinner. Nice place, clean and well staffed. Visually interesting interior. The tables didn't feel crowded. FAST service, food was hot when it arrived. The bread was the BEST I've ever had in a restaurant, warm and with cold butter. The salad was really good but could have used a little more of the dressing. Now I know and will ask. The homemade pasta was good, you could tell it was fresh. My three year old son had the ravioli and the kid's portion was adult adult size and came with a salad. My six year old daughter had the spaghetti and meatballs and she loved it. My wife thought the salad was awesome and their red sauce excellent. Looking forward to the next meal.

Absolutely dire. I went with some friends Tuesday night to try them out. The service itself was fine. Waitresses were nice but probably either too inexperienced or understaffed to be able to handle a busy evening 3/5. We received the appetizer roughly 30 minutes in where we had the clams and risotto balls. I didn't get to taste the risotto balls but the clams were alright. The sauce needed more seasoning but the clams were cleaned very well at the very least. Apparently that night, there was only one cook so we waited at over an hour for our main course. I had the veal dish, while my party also ordered the mushroom ravioli, the chicken Alfredo, and the clam pasta. Honestly, if the main dish was even passable I'd write Stella off as decent if slightly overpriced and write off the long wait time, but if I was a restaurant owner or cook I would be embarrassed to serve what I received. I'm sure plain oatmeal had more flavor than both the veal and pasta that I had. It was 25$ for some flavorless pasta and fried cutlet that the line cooks from Olive garden could have done better. The pasta itself wasn't terrible and was cooked nicely, but the gravy/sauce did nothing for it. It was too watery and didn't have any cling to the noodles and even if it did, just plain butter would have been better at making it at least taste like something. Needless to say I barely ate any of my meal. I boxed it up to take home but realized it wasn't worth the waste of time and money this evening used up and tossed it in the trash. Overall, I couldn't recommend this place for the food at all. The experience itself was passable but I would have gotten better food and service from Carrabba's for less.

I've been wanting to eat here since they recently opened up in my neighborhood. I got a to go meal for my first try. The service was great, I was treated very nice. My food was ready when I got there and it was better than homemade. The bread was amazing. I can't wait to go there again.

my husband and i go here at least once a week! the food is always fresh and hot, and the ambiance is so cozy with the running fireplace. we've had ally as our waiter the past couple times and she's been so nice! this is always my go -to pasta place!

I am so happy that Stella moved to this location. The ambiance is cozy and beautiful & I love what they have done to it with their own touches and style. The food is excellent - we enjoyed everything...the zucchini fries were so delicious and the Veal Marsala was perfection and the service was top notch. The staff is so very attentive and friendly. It's also so nice to go out to dinner and get a small salad included with your meal along with a generous basket of yummy bread and it's also so nice to see reasonable prices! The new cocktail menu is also so impressive and we were so pleased with our choices! We enjoy Stella and as long as you are there, we will keep coming back!

My wife and I ate here this past Friday night, we did a walk in which was the last one they had. We talk to one of the owners and he recommended reservations even for a party of two. Food was very good I had cheese raviolis, my wife got linguini (that was the shape of spaghetti) w/ meat sauce. Bread and olive oil was also very good. Kelly was our server and she was very good, very attentive to what we needed, I would recommend her. We will be back to try some of the other dishes we saw go by our table.