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Cafe Stella

3932 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (323) 666-0265
Cafe Stella
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Sanborn Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm, Sun 6pm-10pm

Editorial Review for Cafe Stella – by Jane Tunks

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 green-peppercorn cream sauce and the lamb chops are blanketed in a piquant Dijon sauce. Save room for a heavily armored creme brulee or a silky pot de chocolat.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for Cafe Stella

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/08/2008 Posted by pluggiep

Don't Bother... unless you like wasting your money and time... it may possibly have the worst service in the city.

Pros: none

Cons: everything

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/30/2008 Posted by missharlow

Possibly one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. If I could give it zero stars, I would. I'll start with the staff: WOW. Arrogant, slow, rude and RUDE. We had to flag down our waitress several times before she even made a move. The food was barely mediocre and way overpriced. For those prices you'd think you'd be getting something pretty decent. The bread they serve was old and hard and I found myself contemplating whether or not they recycle their bread?!?!? Woe is me. Our soup and entrees were cold and on top of all this, the service was incredibly slow. Our meal took almost 2 and a half hours! What a waste of time and money. Needless to say, I cannot recommend Stella to anyone, and I won't be returning.

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Editor's Review

Intoxicating French cooking mixed with an intimate vibe make this local haunt ripe for romance.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

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

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
  • Sun 6pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • French

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Outdoor Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Romantic Dining
  • People Watching

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