ShareAuthentic french fare at a charming Parisian style brasserie.
(323) 284-5230
3932 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90029
34.0919
-118.2799
Neighborhoods: East LA, Silver Lake
Hours:
Tue-Sun 9am-3pm
Mon-Sun 6pm-11pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Parking Lot or Street
Cafe Stella
Last updated 11.23.09
What People Are Saying About Cafe Stella
The Owner
Cafe Stella
Owner
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.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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…
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
01/03/09
Try it, you will love!
by detmarlow at Citysearch
I have probably been to Stella about 15 times. The food is always good, but you can never go wrong with the beet salad and the moules frites. Dip the delicious bread in the white wine sauce....yum!!
Stella is a lovely dining experience, the ambiance is great and the service is consistently pleasant. Only once did I experience a less than accommodating hostess but the odds are in their favor.
Stella is my neighborhood fav!
- Pros: ambiance, the food, the patio
- Cons: more meat dishes that fish or vegetarian but that is only a con if you don't eat meat.
12/30/08
up up & away go the prices
by citypal at Citysearch
I've loved this restaurant for many many years and am so sorry to report that things are changing for the worse. The owner was there when I recently ate at the bar and he was loud and invasive to everyone. He strutted around like a rooster and commented on everything we all were doing. The wine list has gone through the roof and there is no bottle under $45. The menu is not as innovative and the prices have gone up on all the food as well. This place used to be the "go to" neighborhood spot for a quick Moule Fritte or the "special night out" for the high end elegant experience in the dining room. Now it's lost it's elegant vibe and has priced itself out of the "neighborhood hang." BoooHooo
- Pros: Joshua the bartender - food is still good
- Cons: the owner - pricy food & drink - parking$$ - no longer cool
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:
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.
