Tellus & the Satellite Bar

Basement Level, 150 Main St, Northampton
(413) 341-3282

Recent Reviews

Jennifer McPherson

Had a great experience here. Pizza was delicious (sausage ala vodka); their take on ramen is unique, it's not quite ramen but it is good for what it is, almost a sort of a goulash; the egg rolls were delicious and we were happy with the beer and the ginger-honey lemonade. Would definitely return! Great service and relaxed atmosphere, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A Reyes

We were able to be seated right away, service was welcoming. The server was very knowledgeable in the foods and drinks. I had the Panda drink which was delicious, the cucumber salad was so fresh and the dressing had a slight spice to it but nothing over powering. The smash burger was delicious, very tender and juicy the Tellus fries were fresh and crisp. The cheesecake was also so flavorful and fresh.The music was not too loud, I will say the space is a little tight for a party of four on a round small table, but overall a great spot. I will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tyler

Food was great. Service not so much.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Red Curry Bowl

Henry Bart

My first time ever coming here was while it was operating as a nightclub from 10-2 on Saturday. It was alright and fun to begin with dancing with my friends but soon it became so crowded to the point the bathroom lines were over 20 people long and I was seriously question if commercial venue capacity laws were being violated. It frankly seemed very unsafe with that amount of people squeezed in there.The DJ was ok, some of the blends were highly questionable and it at times felt like I was at a Middle school or High school dance. Do know that’s a generation thing.This all being said, the cover fee was only 3 dollars which was very affordable. That being said, I think if they increased the cover fee, limited, the amount of people allowed in, and hired a better DJ the experience would have been a lot more memorable and pleasant.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Olawale

Good place, good people, good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivan PopStefanija

Food & drinks? Looks good. Vibe? Top notch! But brace yourself for a frosty welcome at the door. Rude host = instant chill factor. Save yourself the stress & head elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jason Fontaine

Great pizza and the service was amazing. A bit loud for my liking but I would definitely be back....

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gina Whalen

Tellus is hand down our favorite restaurant in town. We go at least one a month. Everyone we have brought to dine there, is instantly hooked. It has the most delicious food, every new dish they add is better than the last a the cocktails are to die for. We love how they make it so easy to share lots of dishes so you get to try a little of everything. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baystater, Vodka Pie, 4-Cheese Margherita, Sweet Patatas Bravas, Waygu Smash Burger, Mom's Eggrolls, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Kevin Doyle

Went here once about a month ago with a female friend. Long story short, she got really sick and she doesn't ever really get sick from drinking as she doesn't drink in excess. She said she felt dizzy and tired on top of vomitting most the night. A few weeks later, it turns out there are reports of girls getting rufied there. That'd be reason number 1 to avoid this place.Reason number 2 - place is wildly overcrowded and way beyond capacity. There was nowhere to move, let alone dance. Reason 3 - Waited for 30 minutes just to pee. Reason 4 - If you're a smoker, I saw people being told no readmittance if they step outside Lastly, it's expensive and smells like badussy. Take from this review what you'd like. I won't be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Davide Migliore

I visited Tellus a couple of time with my wife and we always loved it.Amazing atmosphere and very good food.The first time I tried the pizza (a very nice surprise) and the second time the ramen (another surprise).And we love also their cocktails (my favorite is the spiced pear mule). Really recommended if you want to have a nice dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brown Butter Old Fashion

Andy Lobenstine

Amazing cocktail list, wood fired pizza was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rebecca Robbins

Have been to Tellus a few times in the past month and loved every bite. The service was great every time. They have lots of interesting mixed drinks and a good beer list. For some items the portions are on the smaller side. My friend had the Red Curry Bowl which was delicious, but she was still hungry after. I had Mom's Egg Rolls and the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. Together they were the perfect amount of food. The pizzas look delicious, but they do not offer a non dairy cheese at this time. I hope they do soon, because I would be a regular if so. Diners should know that Tellus charges a 5% wage equity fee on all of the food and drink. I'm not sure why they charge it on the drinks, because bartenders get tips. Kitchen staff, however, is not legally allowed to share in a tip pool in MA, so I can see the reason for them. I think it would be simpler to just charge 5% more for the food items. Also, they have their POS programmed to suggest tips on the after tax amount. I am happy to tip generously, but proper tipping etiquette is to tip on the before tax amount.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mom's Eggrolls

Isaiah Luetjen

Honestly I was surprised, it’s a smaller venue with a very basic bar menu but it’s a good time, the bathrooms where super clean and modern the music was good and atmosphere upbeat and fun, the staff was super nice with attentive bar staff. I saw the bouncer giving a girl a hard time outside witch I didn’t like but over all a good fun small venue. It’s also worth noting with a smaller bar menu the drinks where excellently priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Darryl Ventura

We usually sit at the bar, but they have comfortable booths too...Food fun and inventive, comfortable atmosphere, really nice staff ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

H.E. R.

Lovely food, drinks, and atmosphere. We got 4 apps to split and they were all delicious ?. My favorite was the Peaches & Cream Buratta. It was fresh and creamy. I tired the Brown butter old fashioned and I wasn't impressed. I wished it can with better whiskey (like a brown butter washed Japanese). No beer on tap here, but they do have cans and a handful of craft beer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mom

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