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Stella's, Dana Point, CA

Stella's

4.5
4.5
1294 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's delights with its "fabulous atmosphere," "excellent dining experience," and "always wonderful" food. The menu offers a range of Italian favorites, including praised dishes like lobster ravioli and cioppino. Friendly service is highlighted, with standout mentions of staff like Gage. Despite occasional noise issues, the patio provides a quieter alternative.

1,294 Reviews
  1. Tish

    VIP

    Baja California

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stella’s is one my favorite spots for a romantic dinner. The service is amazing. The food is so delicious every meal I had is incredible and the dessert is great. I love the ambiance fireplace and live music. Everyone is so nice there. I love Stella’s the wine list is great as well.

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Lovley valentines dinner. Great service beautiful ambiance. Ask for the booth opposite the bar. Great service and food. Pasta with mushrooms was amazing and the sea bass was cooked to perfection. Well thought out wine list.

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  3. michael

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to dinner for Valentine’s Day evening the service the food everything was amazing as always this is definitely always a favor and always something I can count on been going here for years again. It’s always consistent always great not like some of the newer restaurants in the area that are Italian that seem to have ups and downs. This place is one of the best !!!!!!

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  4. Christina

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually like Stella’s but this time I was disappointed. The food wasn’t as good as I remembered. Service was excellent.

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing . I used the bathroom for the 1st time and both the men’s and women’s were disgustingly smelly.

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  6. James

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    A great restaurant with good ambiance. The only downside was we were placed at a table where there was a gap in the window, which sent outside cold air at us throughout the dinner.

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  7. Pete

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything they say about this place is true. Classy, great food, polished service. A must order is the brick oven lasagna made with three meats (pork, veal and beef) and covered with red sauce on one half and white on the other. Pizzas and garlic bread are another plus. It was our first visit. We will return.

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  8. Tracy

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance was good on the patio. Staff was very friendly.

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  9. DIANA

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good unfortunately the waitress seemed very inexperienced and not attentive at all.

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  10. Mike

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stella's was awesome. Our party of four was quite pleased with the service by Ivan who gave my guest an option to modify a pasta dish to use spaghetti vs penne. I had the. Night special of chopinno that had mussels, clams, and a lobster tail. We shared a margarita pizza for an appetizer and washed it down with a bottle of Justin Cabernet, which was reasonably priced.

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FAQs

Stella's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella's is rated 4.5 stars by 1294 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Stella's

17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
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