| About: | Chef Matteo Ferrari's **Stella Alpina Osteria** offers authentic, rustic Northern Italian cuisine from the Alps in a cozy, inviting dining room. The menu at Stella Alpina infuses the flavors of the Alps including: braised meats, risottos, pastas and ragus. Some of Matteo's signature dishes are Coniglio Arrosto (Roasted Rabbit in a white wine, pancetta and sage sauce served with Mascarpone Polenta), Osso Buco over Mascarpone Polenta and Nonna's Housemade Potato Gnocchi. Stella offers superior service, rich ambiance and divine cuisine. Come - indulge your taste buds!**Hours:**Dinner Nightly at 5pm |
| Hours: | Monday Closed, Tuesday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Wednesday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Thursday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Categories: | Italian Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Parking: | Street |
| Payment: | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Cards |
| Specialities: | Veal Osso Buco, Housemade Gnocchi, Risotto, Cheese Fondue |
| Brands: | Authentic Northern Italian |
| Products and Services: | Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine, Stella Alpina Osteria has a **FULL BAR** as well as a fine selection of domestic and imported beers and wine. There are many Italian wines to complement a meal.*Stella has 2 dining rooms and **outside patio** seating available*Stella can accommodate **private parties** up to 85 people*Stella offers **To GO** menus and **catering***Call **Stella Alpina Osteria** today for a reservation at **650-347-5733** and view our menu online at **www.stellaalpinaosteria.com** |
| Languages Spoken: | Italian, English, Spanish |
| Year Established: | 2005 |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Elegant, Family Friendly, Fun, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Catering, Great Wine List, Healthy Options, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | casual |
| Price: | $5.00 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (650) 347-0712 Email: alisa@stellaalpinaosteria.com |
Atmosphere was inimate, however the service and food was well under my expectations. The service was slow, which I wondered why because it was early in the evenig. My meal wasn't very hot, and the vegetables were borderline cold. The server never came back to check on us so I could ask him to reheat it. As a matter of fact, he never even asked us how our dinner was at all. He asked if we wanted desert, and then handed us our check. As we were leaving the manager didn't ask us how our meal was either. I thought that was odd, that no one asked how everthing was! Will not be back!
My wife and I have been searching for a nice intimate restaurant to call our favorite and I think we found it! After my parents took us here for my b-day on Saturday evening, we were all pleasantly surprised at how good everything was. We had a variety of dishes and we were all raving about each one. The prices were reasonable, portions were just right, and service was excellent. Suggestions by the waitress were right on and the wine was the best I've ever had. The restaurant filled to capacity while we were there, yet it wasn't too loud. We haven't tried the desserts yet....but that just gives us a reason to go back! If they remain consistant with this type of service, there is no doubt that they are one of the best restaurants in the area.
my boyfriend and i just went to stella on sunday and it was absolutely fantastic. we made a reservation at 7:30 and we were seated promptly when we arrived, our waitress was extremely friendly and very accomodating to the fact that my boyfriend was fasting and couldnt break fast till almost 7:50. we started out with their famous white truffle gnocchi and it was amazing the best gnocchi i have ever had of course it just want enough only 5 per person but still worth it. i had the veal piccata for dinner which was perfect and my bf had the osso bucco which he liked but didnt love esp. bc of the polenta which i tasted and was very bland. but dessert saved the night, we had the pistachio and choc chip canoli which again was perfect. the atmosphere was very nice, romantic and cozy i can't wait to come back esp for the gnocchi!!