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Stella Restaurant, Ventnor, NJ

Stella Restaurant

4.9 (958)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Stella is a BYOB offering chef driven quality ingredients in a relaxed casual atmosphere. Owned by father-son team, Nicholas and Vincent LoBianco, Stella Restaurant has earned the reputation of personable service ​and excellent food over 20 years of being in business. Named Top 100 Restaurants in the United States in 2023, Stella features unique menus in a classy supper club environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout

What 958 people are saying

Stella Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Food

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Atlantic

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic

    Best Food

  • Atlantic

    Best Service

  • Atlantic

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic

    Best Value

  • Atlantic

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella Restaurant is a beloved dining spot praised for its "awesome food" and "awesome service." Regulars adore the "cozy ambiance" and "delicious" dishes like halibut and short ribs. Its BYOB policy is a hit, enhancing value. While some note occasional noise, the "friendly and efficient" staff and "excellent" menu make it a "must-visit" gem.
959 Reviews
  1. Joel

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner , with a nice selection of GF menu options, including crabcake 👏! Superb blueberry pie with ice cream 😋 ! And it’s Byob 🥳

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  2. Caroline VIP

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Stella’s is consistently excellent. We feel like we won the lottery when we get a reservation here and the food and service never disappoints. The Halibut is always done perfectly - all the salads are fresh and tasty and very good size. The eggplant caponata is tangy and sweet.

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  3. Howard

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu and excellenf food and service. Fresh and well prepared, flavorful dishes.

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  4. Diane

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    For the pricing we felt they should not charge for the bread. Halibut could have been bigger. Choppino had more muscles than other shellfish.

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  5. Debra

    Philadelphia County78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very well prepared. The grilled romaine salad was outstanding. We had excellent service however, the person delivering the meals kept confusing which person got which dish. The restaurant is not large but the ambiance is charming. I was disappointed that when I got home I had an email from OpenTable telling me I did not make my reservation. I had to write an email explaining that yes I did and I even checked in. That was a little disappointing.

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  6. Jen

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is unbelievable! Food is delicious and the staff is amazing. Best restaurant in margate!

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  7. Rosie VIP

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience at Stella! The restaurant is sophisticated yet cozy, inviting and overall just the right vibe. We had the spicy rigatoni, the creamed corn side, and the halibut and crab — all perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The halibut was especially impressive! And the apple pie was the best I’ve ever had! Warm, buttery, not too sweet.. just perfect. Definitely the best meal we’ve had at the shore this whole month. Highly recommend!

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  8. Jules VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    ⸻ We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last night at Stella, a place that has held a special spot in our hearts for years. The atmosphere and service were lovely as always, and it’s a restaurant we’ve returned to time and again for special occasions. That said, we were really disappointed to find that two of our favorite fish dishes—menu staples we’ve enjoyed for years—have significantly shrunk in portion size. While we understand that prices and sourcing fluctuate, the cost of these dishes has stayed the same (if not increased slightly), yet the portions were noticeably smaller—about half the size we’ve come to expect. It was a letdown, especially on such a meaningful night for us. We still appreciate the quality and consistency of the food and the charm of Stella, but we hope the portion sizes are reconsidered going forward. We’d love to keep coming back and recommending Stella to others, but value and consistency matter too.

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  9. Tula

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I would love to return for dinner. Food excellent. Staff properly attentive & very nice; remind them to not just open but offer to pour for the table. Got a bit loud with full house but I realize that plus dark ambience is part of the hip vibe many seek today. All good!

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  10. T

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AWESOME FOOD! AWESOME SERVICE! WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!!!

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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 958 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Stella Restaurant

7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor, NJ 08406

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Martindale and Washington Ave ON Ventnor Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Ventnor City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas LoBianco
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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