Amazing brunch and beautiful building! The bacon, egg & cheese on focaccia was perfect and the bellinis and mimosas were. Awesome spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G Adamo
Best Happy Hour in town ! 1/2 priced apps ?! YES PLEASE!I’m super picky about buffalo wings and Stella’s wings are on point. Super crispy and delicious!Some other favorites are the sliders, beer battered green beans, tagliatelle with vodka sauce, and my all time favorite Cacio de Pepe. ?? Literal heaven on a plate.The bread is always fresh and delicious, yummy salads and best meatballs I’ve ever had at any Italian restaurant.Staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and always make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door. ♥️Also, They have Sunday Brunch now!Highly recommend the BEC (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) on fresh homemade Focaccia bread. So so so good!They also have crepes (Try the Chicken Béchamel or the Godmother), a yummy cinnamon bun French toast, omelettes breakfast quiche and delicious bloody Mary’s at the bar.Can’t wait to try to the different mimosas!Happy to see such a great place doing well in the Stockade! ??Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs can go through the patio doors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs and Crab Cakes, Bacon Bloody Mary, Ricotta Fritters, Quiche, Meat Sauce, Bruschetta, Chicken Picatta, Stella Salad with White Balsamic, Caesar Salad
Michael Koch
I relocated to Schenectady less than two months ago, and being somewhat of a "foodie", I asked around for recommendations. Since Stella's was mentioned by several people I gave it a try. The food was delicious, the staff and owner were personable and friendly, and did I say the food was delicious? I went back a second time last night, and it was just as good. I read the 1-star and 2-star reviews and all I can say is that they must have gone to another restaurant, or they had a real stick up their you know what!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bell R.
the only place worth going to eat dinner in schenectady. we had the mushroom ravioli, arancini, margherita pizza, and parmigiana potatoes. absolutely incredible.
Joshua Williams
Great food, reasonable prices, and some amazing house beers on tap. Beautiful place but not somewhere ya feel ya have to be super formal, very relaxed vibe. Will definitely visit again if I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJ Green
Ali, Angela and Chris were absolutely amazing in helping me create and celebrate my best friend’s bridal shower. From the beginning, Ali was so responsive, kind, helpful and fun! Many other potential sites I looked at were not even remotely the same in response or helpfulness. Events are reasonably priced and come with a wonderful selection of food choices. I loved working with Ali on the esthetic and overall vision. I highly recommend having your private events here. The location and rooms are stunning and provide a beautiful space for events. Ali and Angela and the whole restaurant team really thought of every detail and made everything so easy. I truly appreciate the small touches such as the linens and the sidewalk chalk sign, which was so beautiful. I can’t thank you Ali and your team enough.Angela was also such an angel and literally the bride, I and everyone at the event cannot imagine it going as smoothly without her. She was absolutely amazing. I don’t think since 2020 I have had as amazing service as Angela provided to everyone at the event. Still have no idea how she managed that many people but I am so thankful. I can’t wait to come back to visit and have dinner. Thank you all again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs and Crab Cakes, Ricotta Fritters
Fred B.
Best bread in the area. Best homemade pasta. Everything is great. No need to say anymore.
Michele Lupe-Bowe
I cannot praise Stella's enough. Excellent food and Seven Points Brewery is phenomenal as well. Highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alysa K.
Was not expecting this to be in a house. It was a different and unique aesthetic. The waitress and other staff were very kind and attentive. We did not have to wait long to receive our food. So much is homemade which isn't always the case at restaurants and it made a huge difference! The homemade bread.... Out of this world. We couldn't control ourselves we kept eating it. Homemade past... SO GOOD. We ordered the veal Marsala special and penne alla vodka. Sauces were delicious. Would come back in a heartbeat.
A C.
We had ricotta fritters and 2 types of pasta with vodka sauce. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pasta was fresh and amazing. We even got to take advantage of the happy hour special as we got there early enough. The only negative was that the meat portion was small, however, to be fair, it was a happy hour special with the protein add on, not a full meal. Service was great. It took a minute to get to us, but they were very busy when we arrived & sat at the bar. The service was considerate, made great suggestions, & did a great job.
This is my favorite place in Schenectady. The atmosphere is great and the food and drinks are even better. My partner and I frequent the happy hour here, and never leave disappointed. The prices are super reasonable as well. We'll continue to be regulars for sure. I also can't stop telling everyone I know about it, so hopefully this helps other people to make the right choice and check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cookie Sandwhich w Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookie & Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Bruschetta, Stella Salad with White Balsamic
Richard Shaver
6 of us for apps. We had wings and sliders and fried ravioli. The wings where overcooked and dry the sliders were well well done and the ravioli was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Donny Thacker
Great food, great service. Only reason I’m leaving a 4 out of 5 star review is because they only offer happy hour when seated at the bar, otherwise I highly recommend this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
maddie popolizio
Delicious food! The bread basket was absolutely delicious and so was the pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve A.
Going here we knew this was one of the fancier places in Schenectady, yet it was pretty affordable. It's a combination of a brewery and an Italian restaurant. Stella combines with the Seven Points to bring a unique experience as far as Italian and stuff. Beers are brewed on site, and can be taken to go. The food is typical Italian with pastas, salads, and things. Coming here we had to get some beers of course. It's not like there's a ton, because these are kind of limited. They make these on site. It's about $7 a pint. When coming at happy hour, you save a couple bucks on these. Among the ones on tap was the Supercluster IPA. This is a pretty strong one at 7.5% ABV, with creamy flaked oats and mildly sweet pilsner malt. As for the food there's pasta as expected. It's $8 for the House Salad. For sure vegetarian items are limited. The salads are the best options. How many Italian and pizza restaurants can there be around here? It's certainly the best among the more classier places. The brewing of the beers on site is impressive for a restaurant, so get some of those with a pasta, or try some with ravioli and salads or whatever.
Amazing brunch and beautiful building! The bacon, egg & cheese on focaccia was perfect and the bellinis and mimosas were. Awesome spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Happy Hour in town ! 1/2 priced apps ?! YES PLEASE!I’m super picky about buffalo wings and Stella’s wings are on point. Super crispy and delicious!Some other favorites are the sliders, beer battered green beans, tagliatelle with vodka sauce, and my all time favorite Cacio de Pepe. ?? Literal heaven on a plate.The bread is always fresh and delicious, yummy salads and best meatballs I’ve ever had at any Italian restaurant.Staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and always make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door. ♥️Also, They have Sunday Brunch now!Highly recommend the BEC (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) on fresh homemade Focaccia bread. So so so good!They also have crepes (Try the Chicken Béchamel or the Godmother), a yummy cinnamon bun French toast, omelettes breakfast quiche and delicious bloody Mary’s at the bar.Can’t wait to try to the different mimosas!Happy to see such a great place doing well in the Stockade! ??Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs can go through the patio doors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs and Crab Cakes, Bacon Bloody Mary, Ricotta Fritters, Quiche, Meat Sauce, Bruschetta, Chicken Picatta, Stella Salad with White Balsamic, Caesar Salad
I relocated to Schenectady less than two months ago, and being somewhat of a "foodie", I asked around for recommendations. Since Stella's was mentioned by several people I gave it a try. The food was delicious, the staff and owner were personable and friendly, and did I say the food was delicious? I went back a second time last night, and it was just as good. I read the 1-star and 2-star reviews and all I can say is that they must have gone to another restaurant, or they had a real stick up their you know what!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
the only place worth going to eat dinner in schenectady. we had the mushroom ravioli, arancini, margherita pizza, and parmigiana potatoes. absolutely incredible.
Great food, reasonable prices, and some amazing house beers on tap. Beautiful place but not somewhere ya feel ya have to be super formal, very relaxed vibe. Will definitely visit again if I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali, Angela and Chris were absolutely amazing in helping me create and celebrate my best friend’s bridal shower. From the beginning, Ali was so responsive, kind, helpful and fun! Many other potential sites I looked at were not even remotely the same in response or helpfulness. Events are reasonably priced and come with a wonderful selection of food choices. I loved working with Ali on the esthetic and overall vision. I highly recommend having your private events here. The location and rooms are stunning and provide a beautiful space for events. Ali and Angela and the whole restaurant team really thought of every detail and made everything so easy. I truly appreciate the small touches such as the linens and the sidewalk chalk sign, which was so beautiful. I can’t thank you Ali and your team enough.Angela was also such an angel and literally the bride, I and everyone at the event cannot imagine it going as smoothly without her. She was absolutely amazing. I don’t think since 2020 I have had as amazing service as Angela provided to everyone at the event. Still have no idea how she managed that many people but I am so thankful. I can’t wait to come back to visit and have dinner. Thank you all again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs and Crab Cakes, Ricotta Fritters
Best bread in the area. Best homemade pasta. Everything is great. No need to say anymore.
I cannot praise Stella's enough. Excellent food and Seven Points Brewery is phenomenal as well. Highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was not expecting this to be in a house. It was a different and unique aesthetic. The waitress and other staff were very kind and attentive. We did not have to wait long to receive our food. So much is homemade which isn't always the case at restaurants and it made a huge difference! The homemade bread.... Out of this world. We couldn't control ourselves we kept eating it. Homemade past... SO GOOD. We ordered the veal Marsala special and penne alla vodka. Sauces were delicious. Would come back in a heartbeat.
We had ricotta fritters and 2 types of pasta with vodka sauce. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pasta was fresh and amazing. We even got to take advantage of the happy hour special as we got there early enough. The only negative was that the meat portion was small, however, to be fair, it was a happy hour special with the protein add on, not a full meal. Service was great. It took a minute to get to us, but they were very busy when we arrived & sat at the bar. The service was considerate, made great suggestions, & did a great job.
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This is my favorite place in Schenectady. The atmosphere is great and the food and drinks are even better. My partner and I frequent the happy hour here, and never leave disappointed. The prices are super reasonable as well. We'll continue to be regulars for sure. I also can't stop telling everyone I know about it, so hopefully this helps other people to make the right choice and check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cookie Sandwhich w Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookie & Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Bruschetta, Stella Salad with White Balsamic
6 of us for apps. We had wings and sliders and fried ravioli. The wings where overcooked and dry the sliders were well well done and the ravioli was ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great food, great service. Only reason I’m leaving a 4 out of 5 star review is because they only offer happy hour when seated at the bar, otherwise I highly recommend this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food! The bread basket was absolutely delicious and so was the pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Going here we knew this was one of the fancier places in Schenectady, yet it was pretty affordable. It's a combination of a brewery and an Italian restaurant. Stella combines with the Seven Points to bring a unique experience as far as Italian and stuff. Beers are brewed on site, and can be taken to go. The food is typical Italian with pastas, salads, and things. Coming here we had to get some beers of course. It's not like there's a ton, because these are kind of limited. They make these on site. It's about $7 a pint. When coming at happy hour, you save a couple bucks on these. Among the ones on tap was the Supercluster IPA. This is a pretty strong one at 7.5% ABV, with creamy flaked oats and mildly sweet pilsner malt. As for the food there's pasta as expected. It's $8 for the House Salad. For sure vegetarian items are limited. The salads are the best options. How many Italian and pizza restaurants can there be around here? It's certainly the best among the more classier places. The brewing of the beers on site is impressive for a restaurant, so get some of those with a pasta, or try some with ravioli and salads or whatever.