Stella

Made reservations for a weeknight birthday celebration. We were seated right away. The table was decorated with a birthday card and birthday confetti, nice touch. The restaurant looked very spacious and the decor was very cute - lots of stars.

Vanessa, our waitress was super sweet and helpful. It was our first time at Stella's. We had heard great things about it and were so excited to finally try it.

We ordered a variety of dishes to share:

Drinks:
Espresso Martini
Martini Arancia

Appetizers:
Truffle Gnocchi
Focaccia
Burrata Caprese

Side:
Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Main Dishes:
Gamberi (subbed the shrimp for chicken)
Spezzatino (short ribs with polenta)

Desserts:
Bread Pudding (birthday dessert)
Apple Galette
Tiramisu


They were very attentive (clearing our dishes when we were done, filling our water glasses, etc.) We enjoyed all the food - everything was delicious! And even though we were full, we always have room for dessert. =)

We will definitely come back again!

I'm hoping we went on an off-night, but unfortunately it was a Saturday. Lobster "escargot" was clearly frozen lobster - came out mushy and in mushed bits. My date's salad looked utterly sad, a pile of packaged romaine with a slice of bacon on top. Each of our pasta dishes was underwhelming, swimming in tomato sauce with a cheese so bland the dish would have been better without.

Very disappointing, as the space is nice and reviews seem to generally good for Burlingame.

I booked my baby shower at Stella Burlingame and had a wonderful experience. We reserved the Mezzanine for my 40 guests, and it was the perfect intimate space.

From the start, the event manager was very responsive to all my questions, which I appreciated. We went with the buffet food option, which included a wonderful variety of appetizers, entrees and pastas. The food was delicious and high quality - many of my guests commented on how fantastic it was.

The service during the event was excellent, too. Our servers were very friendly and attentive, ensuring all guests were well served. I felt at ease, knowing my guests were being accommodated without any worry.

The only one tiny downside is that they don't allow balloons for events. However, we were able to make do with the space, setting up a dessert table, adding flowers to the tables, and an arched backdrop with some florals. Also, the space itself was so elegant, we really didn't need to do much to it.

Overall, I'd highly recommend this restaurant for your next event!

Had a great last minute meal with friends at Stella which is in the heart of Downtown Burlingame.

The interior design and dinner wear aesthetic was eye catching with warm tones, plush booths and beautiful light fixtures throughout the space

Unfortunately we weren't hungry enough to indulge in any of their appetizers but I saw a few go by and I'm definitely going to try their truffle gnocchi and a salad next time I visit

We invested in mains and dessert. All of which was delicious, had a beautiful presentation, and generous portions. My favorite main was the short rib and apple gellette dessert.

Our server Danilia was kind, attentive and super knowledgeable about all the menu items.

We definitely want to come back and their pastas which looked amazing

This was my first time at Stella to celebrate my friend's birthday. Service was amazing and our server kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything that we needed.

Definitely order the truffle gnocchi! So delicious.

Can't wait to come back here!

We came here for my nephew's high school graduation and birthday party. Top notch quality restaurant: great staff, good drinks, well prepared food, clean restrooms, etc. The best part was the food. So allow me to get to it.

Without a doubt I ordered the Osso Buco. Haven't had one in years and this one did not disappoint. It was flawless, perfectly braised, texture was tender, a little fatty. And the bone marrow - OMG! I knew I ordered the best thing on this menu. Coming in on a close 2nd was the pear stuffed pasta. The only way to describe it is creamy, refreshing, and satisfying all at the same time. I did get a chance to taste everything we ordered. The proportions are medium to large size; the menu could be served in a semi-family style setting. All you have to do is to get everyone to select two items each; and of course, I'm selecting the Osso Buco and pear filled pasta.

The bar looks friendly, I would come here by myself:
Osso Buco
Pasta
Double French 75 in a pint glass with ice
Dessert

Had some friends visiting from out of town and was lucky enough to get lunch reservations at Stella. The food and service were superb! If you are ever nearby, I suggest dropping in to enjoy the ambience. If you plan to have dinner, I suggest parking in one of the garages and walking to restaurant. The street parking can be challenging!

I have found my new favorite Italian restaurant! I am thrilled to have discovered this charming establishment situated in downtown Burlingame, with its delightful ambiance. I highly recommend making a reservation beforehand, as the restaurant appeared quite busy over the weekend.

For our meal, we indulged in the must-try Fiocchi con Pere and the Risotto with Shrimp. Additionally, I would strongly advise not to miss their exceptional housemade Foccachia.

Ideally, I'd give it 3.5/5.

Stella Burlingame had all the charm of a cozy restaurant with warm lighting. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't quite as idyllic as the atmosphere.

Hits:

Ambiance: The restaurant nails the rustic Italian restaurant vibe. It's a great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.

Misses:

Food: While the dishes sounded enticing, the execution was inconsistent. My gnnochi was a bit dense, and the consistency of the sauce (if you can call it that) was very watery, so it didn't really add much to the flavor, and the flavors felt muddled. If you order gnocchi, you also have to provide the number of gnocchi you want (minimum is 10). I did 20 and felt that 15 would have been enough. Others at my table got overcooked meat, and when we told the server about it, we were informed that that's how it is cooked. The tiramisu was light but sweeter than other tiramisu I've tried in the past.

Price: The price point felt okay for the overall quality of the food. You're definitely paying for the ambiance.

Noise level: Despite the cozy atmosphere, the restaurant got quite loud, making conversation difficult at times.

Service: Our server was attentive, but his off handed remarks were too much and felt unnecessary.

Overall, Stella Burlingame offers a charming atmosphere, but the food quality and the service didn't quite live up to expectations.

Would definitely recommend coming here! My family and I have come to eat here a few times now. I always look forward to their pasta. This time, I got their special - saffron risotto and short rib. It was really tasty! My dad got one of the chicken dishes and unfortunately didn't really eat it because it was too salty, but he was also full from all the appetizers we got too. However, my brother and I shared the pasta dish with pears, and it was absolutely incredible. The service was amazing, thank you to all the staff there who made the dinner great! Overall, we enjoyed our meal.