Cafe Stella

Authentic french fare at a charming Parisian style brasserie.

(323) 284-5230

3932 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029 34.0919 -118.2799

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Neighborhoods: Silver Lake, East LA

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Hours:

Tue-Sun 9am-3pm

Mon-Sun 6pm-11pm

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Price:

$$

Parking:

Parking Lot or Street

Cafe Stella

Cafe Stella

What People Are Saying About Cafe Stella

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Cafe Stella

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Cafe Stella is little bit of Paris tucked behind the red walls of historic Sunset Junction. Lunch specials include sandwiches, salads, and our signature brunch is complete with champagne cocktails. The evening meal may include a l'assiette of imported meats and cheeses and French classics like Sole Meuniere or Steak au Poivre. Once described as Silver Lake's best kept secret, Cafe Stella is unique in Los Angeles; the neighborhood joint turned gourmet.

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The Scene – Hidden away off a courtyard, this tiny wood-paneled storefront holds just six tables--a dozen more reside in the dimly lit courtyard. The French waiters are so friendly you won't mind when they confuse your order. – – The Food – Old-line Gallic fare is making a comeback on Los Angeles' left bank. Stella's one-page menu is heavy on cream and butter, butter, butter. Escargot hide in a pool of garlicky white-wine sauce, and French onion soup is a decadent molten mass of bread and cheese. Entrees are even more criminal: Steak au poivre is smothered in a…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/01/09

Formidable!

by LaMaria at Citysearch

Skinny frites, a cavernous wine selection, excellent outside seating and cozy bar, Cafe Stella has it all, avec sucre on top!

  • Pros: Delicious Steak au Poivre
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/10/09

Great Place

by Sugarman at Citysearch

The place is top notch!

  • Pros: Good Food
  • Cons: None
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/17/09

service that made me want to SCREAM.

by darbro at Citysearch

Jebus! I've never been as insulted as I did when I brought my fiance to celebrate our engagement to this otherwise charming restaurant. It was like being spat on by a hot girl after giving her flowers.

The African American bartender did not demonstrate any offense, however, his service was "cool" and impotent and he always seemed to be bothered by us whenever we needed anything. Despite his lackluster service, we left him his obligatory 20% tip.

I complained to the maitre d' (tall, skinny, Frenchmanorexic with longish hair). I told him that I was celebrating my engagement and that the service could have been better. In his arrogance, he snipped "I don't care," and quickly pranced away, leaving my fiance and I stunned.

We are easy going diners, and do not expect too much. We've worked in restaurants ourselves, and are sympathetic to the moment to moment plights of restaurant service people. What did we do to deserve such grievous service?

So as it stands, this place gets decent reviews on YELP. No question that it displays a charming bistro facade. But take a closer look at all the one star reviews. Many of the reviews blast the arrogant service. Hope they treat you better than they treated us. :(

  • Pros: atmosphere
  • Cons: service that made me want to SCREAM.

The Details on Cafe Stella

Know Before You Go:

Service is impossibly slow and chaotically disorganized. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Parking:

There's a free parking lot behind Stella off of Sanborn. It's big enough to accommodate most diners.

The Extras:

Trade in the French bistro feel for red lighting and a towering Buddha--it's just a short walk over to 4100 Bar.

Category:

Restaurants, Cafes, Coffeehouses

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Historic Setting, People Watching, Online Reservations, Carry Out

Cuisine:

French, European

Message from Cafe Stella

  • Historic Building.
  • Wine Bar
  • Secluded outdoor patio

Cafe Stella is little bit of Paris tucked behind the red walls of historic Sunset Junction. Lunch specials include sandwiches, salads, and our signature brunch is complete with champagne cocktails. The evening meal may include a l'assiette of imported meats and cheeses and French classics like Sole Meuniere or Steak au Poivre. Once described as Silver Lake's best kept secret, Cafe Stella is unique in Los Angeles; the neighborhood joint turned gourmet.

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