Stella Restaurant

Name: Stella Restaurant
Address: 7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ, United States, 08406
Telephone: (609) 350-6493
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

474 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Stella is a BYOB offering chef driven quality ingredients in a relaxed casual atmosphere. The LoBianco family has owned and operated restaurants down the shore for over 15 years and have earned the reputation of personable service and excellent food.

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(609) 350-6493

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Cash Only
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

House Bread PlateUSD 7.00
pesto spread, roasted red peppers, herbed neufchâtel, butter
SoupUSD 10.00
roasted tomato bisque, pesto drizzle, havarti croute
MusselsUSD 14.00
PEI mussels, fennel-leek white wine broth, grilled artisan bread, rouille
Stuffed DatesUSD 13.00
medjool dates, goat cheese, applewood bacon, almonds, baby arugula, granny smith apples
MeatballsUSD 12.00
pbv meatballs, creamy polenta, fontina, pomodoro, locatelle
BurrataUSD 14.00
creamy filled fresh mozzarella, warmed caponata, gremolata, evo, grilled croute
TartineUSD 13.00
spanish white anchovies, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, toasted croute, arugula
EdamameUSD 10.00
charred soybeans in pods, garlic, chile, soy

Salads

Labne SaladUSD 13.00
arugula, strained yogurt spread, za'atar, grilled artichokes, roasted red peppers, picholine olives, shaved pecorino
Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
romaine, toasted herbed breadcrumbs, shaved pecorino, lemon-garlic dressing
Grilled RomaineUSD 12.00
charred romaine, pesto, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, smoked bacon

Mains

EggplantUSD 24.00
egg battered eggplant, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, ricotta
Housemade Sausage & PastaUSD 25.00
orecchiette, housemade sweet fennel sausage, pomodoro, locatelle
ChickenUSD 26.00
sautéed chicken breast, roasted tomato, shiitake, sage pan jus, whipped potatoes, asparagus, havarti
VealUSD 32.00
veal cutlet, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, mushroom, leek-madeira reduction, gemelli rosa
Short RibUSD 35.00
slow braised short rib, seasonal vegetable, whipped potatoes
Low Country ShrimpUSD 27.00
shrimp, shiitake, smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions, garlic, lemon, gruyere soft polenta
Roasted SalmonUSD 29.00
wild caught salmon, salmon, whipped potatoes
Seafood PaellaUSD 31.00
fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, chorizo, spanish sofrito, saffron rice
Lemon Sole & CrabUSD 33.00
caponata, spinach, jumbo lump crab meat, lemon beurre blanc

Sides

$7 each

Roasted Longhots
Seasonal Vegetable
Creamy Polenta
Whipped Potatoes
Warmed Caponata

What 474 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

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous. Will highly recommend to our friends.
M
Magoo
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Staff was very attentive. By the time dinner came there were just two tables occupied mine and another couple. They were very loud. C’est la vie. Food was wonderful as always. Thank you
BO
BOBD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was EXCELLENT, terrific service, and a moderate price. I definitely recommend Stella's.
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cbs17r
Philadelphia
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent quality food with creative preparations. I wish there were more restaurants of this caliber at the shore!
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Phillyfoodie
Philadelphia
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Stella is the best meal for your dollar in Absecon island. We have never had a bad meal here and tonight did not disappoint. We shared the burrata, the eggplant parmigiana, and the salmon. Each dish rivaled the best we’d ever had of that particular item. The service was attentive but we did not feel rushed. And we love that it’s BYO. The only thing they could improve upon is their limited outdoor seating. We were very close to two other tables. A great evening! I can’t recommend it enough
NG
NancyG
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Dined indoors, early seating. Love BYOB! Hubby and I definitely enjoyed the short rib entree. Lots of staff, a bit youthful so we felt rushed at times.
NB
NatalieB
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous food, and atmosphere. Highly recommend. Service was a little off probably because of a wedding upstairs but not horrible.
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harrietb
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband hates cash only restaurants so we don't get to Stella's as much as I'd like. Food is consistently good & so is the service !
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food… always delicious!!
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Tracy
Philadelphia
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food & service were great. Pretty place too!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The meal was delicious! It was early so it wasn’t packed as it can be sometimes. We made two additional reservations for the summer
JS
JoyS
Atlantic City
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Main dish was swimming in sauce. Not the way we usually have it.
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Oceanbarb
Baltimore
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the most delicious meal (lemon sole; and shrimp and scallops) with out of town guests - they were blown away! Everything was perfect, from ambiance to food to serve ice. Thank you!
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Berm
Philadelphia
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Attentive service.
DE
DawnE
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. Everything came out hot and perfect
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Foody
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great
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Gigs
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chicken was delicious the mussels were wonderful The staff saw that we were not ready for the next course and quietly snuck it back to the kitchen We love Ventnor and this is a great place for diner
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DrRMarkH
Atlantic City
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for Mother’s Day dinner. I had the short rib and my wife had the seafood special. Great food and service. Portions were adequate. It was our first visit and it will not be our last. Parking can be challenging. The one unisex restroom is located in the absolute rear of the building which requires you to walk through the kitchen area and allows a firsthand glimpse of their food preparation. Highly recommend Stella’s!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stella never disappoints. Excellent food, friendly staff and great ambiance
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stella was a great experience all around. From the food, to the atmosphere. It was awesome. Our favorite part was the light on the table! Keep up the great work.
CA
CACNJ
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’d never heard of Stella but stumbled across it looking for a reservation using Open Table. Reviews looked good so we gave it a shot and were NOT disappointed. For apps We had stuffed dates, should have doubled up for four people. Also the bread plate. I got the charred Romaine salad my wife got the Labne salad. Both were good, Labne was better. I ordered the Lemon Sole with crab and spinach in a Berre Blanc sauce which was perfect. I forget what our friends ordered but I tasted everything and it was all delicious. Highly recommend the banana bread pudding for dessert. Great experience can’t wait to go back.
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BarbaraR
Philadelphia
130 reviews
vip
5.0
130 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal and great service. Loved the grilled romaine salad and the lemon sole with crab meat and spinach. My husband also enjoyed his bouillabaisse.
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LongportNJLover
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service at Stella’s is always outstanding!
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michelec
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! I had the grilled romaine & the sole with crab & it melted in my mouth like butter! I loved the décor it was very sexy & upscale. This is my new favorite restaurant in Ventnor. Definitely going to be on my regular on my list of regular dining spots!
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Brad
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my third visit to Stella and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each meal.
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ferryboat
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Stella Restaurant. The minute you walk through the front door you hear the low sounding cool music and see famous stars from the past projected on the wall,. The staff is polite and very attentive, the food is delicious, especially the roast chicken. We also like that this restaurant is BYOB. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
CP
ChrisP
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service was awesome. The sol and crab was amazing. Every dish was better than the next.
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Rockfood
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The friendliest service and outstanding options, including GF options
DK
DavidK
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was excellent once again. We have dined there several times. The food is prepared fresh and worth the wait. I enjoyed the charred romaine as an appetizer and the orchetti (sp) little ears of pasta with sausage-a personal favorite. Stella is a BYOB and they have recently started accepting credit cards-- with an additional 3% service charge.
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VinceS
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
A very pleasurable dining experience. Great room, good service and well prepared meals. We will eagerly come back to sample other food selections.
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todg
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Greeted and seated right away. Food was very good. Service was also good until the end when no one came to give us our check. We will go back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is always so fresh and delicious!
g
gerrida2z
Atlantic City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal!
SW
SarahW
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Stella is among the best food in Ventnor; comparable to many restaurants in NYC. The food is consistently good as is the service. Have gone many times this winter (and ordered take-out too) to show support for a restaurant that stays open year-round and thrives in the summer.
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Gavenda123
Atlantic City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So my wife and I were at your establishment about one month ago and loved it. We were talking with two other couples and they were very interested in going to the restaurant. Immediately made the reservation. Now we are a party of six. Nothing to say but absolutely delicious. The flavors are off the chart in all dishes. I tried there dates as an appetizer and was something I have never tasted before delicious. All the entrees were made to perfection. This has to be my new found restaurant to go to. Thank you all for making the evening so special to be with friends. See you soon.
SG
SandyG
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I have been to Stella twice and it never disappoints. The food has been amazing. I love the ambiance and the music they play. Their portions are generous. My friend and I brought home our leftovers to have as a meal the next night. I already booked another reservation for June for my husband and I.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a delicious experience.
N
Noreen
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is consistently excellent as is the service.
C
Cathy
Philadelphia
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect evening! Excellent service and delicious food. What more could you ask for?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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 474 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(609) 350-6493

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
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Cash Only
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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Labne Salad

Caesar Salad

Eggplant

Appetizers

House Bread PlateUSD 7.00

SoupUSD 10.00

MusselsUSD 14.00

Stuffed DatesUSD 13.00

MeatballsUSD 12.00

BurrataUSD 14.00

TartineUSD 13.00

EdamameUSD 10.00

Salads

Labne SaladUSD 13.00

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Grilled RomaineUSD 12.00

Mains

EggplantUSD 24.00

Housemade Sausage & PastaUSD 25.00

ChickenUSD 26.00

VealUSD 32.00

Short RibUSD 35.00

Low Country ShrimpUSD 27.00

Roasted SalmonUSD 29.00

Seafood PaellaUSD 31.00

Lemon Sole & CrabUSD 33.00

Sides

Roasted Longhots

Seasonal Vegetable

Creamy Polenta

Whipped Potatoes

Warmed Caponata

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How is Stella Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Stella Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

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