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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service alone would make me hesitate to go to this place again. The service is so inattentive that one time a dining companion and I walked in as the host was coming up to seat some other people...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We go here at least once a year on our anniversary -- if you only get one item, get the tomato plate. Every summer they do this tomato plate with all kinds of different kinds -- orange, green,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a last ditch effort to ditch a bad experience at Not Your Average Joe's, I punted and suggested Stellina. What a great move! The decor was cute and there was live jazz coming from the bar area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Stellina's several times and the food is great, worth five stars, but the service and management need work . Last Saturday night was there with eight people for a birthday party. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Italian restaurants in New England. Hello, San Francisco. Did we just get off the trolley? Not quite dripping, but romantic. With the seasonal menu changes there's always delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pasta, which can always be used to determine a great Italian place. If you're thinking about Atkins, this place will change your mind! Worth a shot if you like to get out of the city.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Scale 1 = poor, 5 = outstandingCUSTOMER SERVICE: 3 -- we've been left stranded while sitting at the small bar on more than one occasion.FOOD: 3 at best. We really want to love this place -- we live...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Boston and it's not even in Boston. We have gone several times now and have never been disappointed. The bread is some of the best anywhere, and the menu -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Went last weekend and - despite the deafening roar (read: pretty loud) we had some of the best appetizers and main courses we've had since we went to Tuscany a few years ago. The hostess was charming and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Stellina with a group and was seated in the back private dining area. The room was very narrow, so much that plates to the end of the table were passed from the waitress down because she...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long story short...got lost and ended up at Stellina Restaurant in Watertown. Decided to grab a seat at the bar--although the place was pretty empty at 5pm, so we could have sat wherever. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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I have been to Stellina many times and have never been disappointed. From their tomato and goat cheese salad to the BEST shrimp scampi, I have ever had, Stellina is one of my favorite places to eat. Located in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has always been one of my favorites. Casual, great food, always a pleasant experience. It's never disappointed me. Definitely agree with the other reviewer, the tomato salad is a must. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED the Warm Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese. If you go to Stellina and don't get that, it's a mistake. Can't wait to have it again.My boyfriend and I are loyal fans of the Beacon Street Tavern,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Stellina again last night - I've been here at least 6 times over the past couple of years. It's consistently good. As others have mentioned, the frequently changing menu keeps things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had to wait too long for someone to come to the hostess stand and seat us. The inside was like an icebox, so we sat outside. A few of the tables, though, I think could really use umbrellas, as we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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We love this place. The wine list is extensive enough without being overwhelming. The bar is cozy, and there are sometimes seats available there even if there isn't a table free. (Full menu is available at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my attempt to hit every single food establishment on Main Street, I have hit up Stellina's a couple of times for drinks and once for food.Bar is not bad, and there are usually 3 or 4 beers on tap....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, intimate ambiance. They change their menu quite often, but if you're planning on going there in the next few months, I would recommend the spaghetti and meatballs (homemade pasta like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Stellina has become the go-to restaurant for my family - birthdays, mother's day, college graduation. We even utilized their new (at the time) back room for my wedding rehearsal dinner. We love Stellina for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Food was okay, but overpriced. Service was just okay too. They have a plate splitting fee which is weird - it's not the Cape. Do not reccommend.
openlist - user review - 04/27/2008
3.0 of 5 stars.
- Very cute atmosphere. The room is intimate and dimly lit and the space itself feels warm and inviting.- The service was great. The waitress was very attentive and friendly.- The menu was small and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were starving after a fun weekend at Foxwoods with another coupld and wanted to try a new place for dinner before heading home. We were pleasantly surprised after stopping into Stellina's. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, but I wasn't that impressed at all.The seating was horrible in an already tight space (had to move my body to the side each time a waitstaff went by which happened a lot because I was next to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Stellina 2x now and I gotta say I am not that impressed with the total package. If this restaurant didnt cost a lot then I would give it a higher rating, because then my expectations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If i had to state right off the bat what i love about this place it would be ...the decor, the unbelievably friendly and attentive staff and the perfectly sized menu. If there is one thing I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed, especially when my roomate had told me that this was the only place to get authetic food in the area. I wasn't impressed with the wine list. We had arancini balls as an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A consistently fine experience. Great appetizers: boar sausage and beet ravioli were lovely. The calamari paled by comparison. Really tasty spaghetti and meatballs served with a spoon on the side...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really just wanted to add one key point for those of us who live in Newton, Needham and beyond. If you're approaching Watertown Square from the Newton/Mass Pike side and coming down Galen Street, go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been two times, and the first time I went compels me to give it five stars. It was one of the best meals I've had and I really savored it. It's a high end restaurant and you can tell from the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stellina offers lunch now! The Enoteca is open for lunch Tuesday - Friday. Today is a happy day for my office lunch posse.The lunch menu consists of thin-crust pizzas, paninis, salads, soup of the day...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was a great night for italian - snow falling, small cozy place. i had called a few hours earlier for a reservation and walked in to a half empty restaurant. apparently the size of the place means...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Saturday night around 6:30, and it was pretty packed, so I was glad we made a reservation. The decor and atmosphere are cozy here. The food was really good. I ordered the grilled pork with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes based on reviews and the cute atmosphere. The menu looked great but it was all downhill from there. The presentation of the appetizer was bland with sparse food on a white plate....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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It's all "wanna-be" Italian food!!! Service is terrible. Bread is NOT Italian. Food quality is spotyty at best. Why do people rate it high? Maybe ignorance? I know Italian food..good Italian food...and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here the other night on a date. Having lived in Watertown for a year now, I figured it was time I tried it. My dad had gone there recently and loved it.The service was great. The warm tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watertown felt betrayed. Here I was going out to restaurants in Boston, Newton, Framingham, anywhere but Watertown it seemed. So I went to Stellina's to get back into the town's good graces.This place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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The North End has great restaurants and food, but it can be a tourist trap and a headache to get to for a nice evening. I took my parents and two guests from California to Stellina after failing to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The North End has great restaurants and food, but it can be a tourist trap and a headache to get to for a nice evening. I took my parents and two guests from California to Stellina after failing to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, we've been here twice now. Twice I've tried with all my heart to love this place. It's cute, has good wine, nice wait staff, seating outside in the back. These are all great things and I will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very reliable Italian Italian food (not American Italian food) served by a reasonable staff in a pleasant wood floored interior illuminated by art deco ceiling pendants.The entrees make a strong...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome - fresh food, great service, beautiful and romantic little place. They have an interesting menu that changes frequently, and some great vegetarian options that you ordinarily don't see!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is an absolutely charming restaurant. It is a tiny treasure- you feel like you are the only person in the world who knows about it, and it makes you feel so special to be honored to step...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, warm ambiance.Was there for a company party, so we have a fixed menu. The 3 apps were crab cakes, warm tomato salad, and calamari. I didn't try the crab cakes, but everyone at our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watertown surprises me - there are restaurants there that rival what youwould find in Boston -- this is one of them. Excellent food - very Italian - and an excellent wine collection. The ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most crave-able, dripping with cheese and olive oil pesto Italian dinner everrrr...I'm not an Italian food aficionado so I'm not into the whole wild boar/figs and saffron crawling out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place! I thought the food was very tasty. We had reservations at 8 and they sat us the minute we walked in. I hate when you have reservations and sometimes they make you wait. I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing only good thing about Stellina, it was selected as the location for a small dinner party to celebrate a few birthdays. I left not knowing what the hype was all about. First, the setting....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why don't more people know about this place? I'm glad they don't. Lovely, small bistro-type setting with attentive staff and tasty dishes. Nice for a romantic night out.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This Italian restaurant used to be good a few years ago! I really do not know who is running it now but the food is greasy and overcooked!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Stellina is located in Watertown Square, next to CVS. There is a huge but busy parking lot behind. Stellina is one of the most consistent restaurants in Boston. The food is imaginative Italian, wi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happened upon this little Italian restaurant with my Mother a few months back - and let me tell you - the food was amazing! Located in Watertown Square next to Not Your Average Joe's, the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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When we're in Watertown we HAVE to go to Stellina. The food is unbelievable and the service is the best. Try the warm tomato salad - to die for! Great menu and terrific wine!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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Onion soup was excellent, Ceasar Salad bland and flavorless. Our main entree, a pasta dish was also not very tasty. Unseasoned. Celery in pasta?!? Dessert was terrific. Only place I've seen so far that charges...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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This restaurant shows that it cares about every aspect of its offerings. I just can't figure out why they are still in the same funky Watertown Square location. But easy to forget the neighborhood once you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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It's a treat to eat such marvelous fare so close to home. We went for the Italian based menu that includes many surprises: unique meat (ostrich) and the freshest seafood were all prepared with a flair. Service...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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