I had a large party meal (11) people this past week. I would say the two stars represent my honest opinion as far as this establishment. Making a reservation. Fairly easy on a Sunday evening around 6p.m. We had a family style dinner. Appetizers were calamari and fried mozzarella. Calamari not very hot in temp, but for sure very chewy and not crispy. Not good at all. Mozzarella dish was very good. So one out of two on appetizer. Salads. We chose a arugula salad and ceasar salad.. Both okay but not spectacular. We chose two pasta dishes, one in red and one in white sauce.. Red sauce decent but white sauce very salty.. Dinner we chose chicken parm and veal saltimboco. Parm was tasty, veal lack any substance. Maybe some of the salt could have rubbed off from pasta onto the veal to entice us. I mean it's in the name right.. We apparently bagged the idea of having any coffee or tea and any dessert. Service.. We felt rushed and wine service terrible.. I would have to say the ambience of the place is the best thing here..price okay on single dinner but over priced in my mind for family style. read more

had a blast last night~~~ I think??? good food... drinks... and friends!!! thanks, Dave Giff

My 1st experience with La Stalla 2 months ago was terrific. The food and service were fantastic. We couldn't wait for a return trip. What a disappointment!! Our reservation was Sat 12/8 at 530pm. We were seated right away but they decided to sit a party of 2 at a big round table meant for 6 which was very awkward. Our waitress showed up right away and took out appetizer order but then disappeared for 15 min. Didn't check on us at all. When she returned with the appetizer, she asked what we wanted but didn't tell us about the night's specials. She even got a slight attitude with my companion when she ordered the Risotto but didn't specify which entree she wanted. The waitress just seemed like she didn't want to be there. After she took our order, we ran out of sauce for our Calamari, but once again, she couldn't be found. We had to ask the busboy for it since he was the only one paying attention to us. Once the entree's came out I quickly realized my Chicken Parm was basically fried batter with a very thin piece of Chicken in it. Totally different from the first Chicken Parm platter I ordered back in October and the reason why I wanted to return to La Stalla. In fairness, the Risotto with Shrimp was very good. I wanted to let the waitress know about my platter but again had to ask the busboy to get the manager because the waitress was inattentive. It took the manager about 10 or 15 min to come to our table and she was very sincere with trying to make things right. She took my entree off the bill and offered us a free dessert. The manager said she wanted to give us a gift certificate for a return trip. We waited for her to return another 15 min but we were frustrated and decided to leave. The mgr saw us walking out and apologized for the delay and gave us the gift certificate. I have no interest in returning though. Just a terrible experience from start to finish. read more

Came here for a date night and to pick up a gift card I purchased on their website and loved our experience end to end. As soon as we got there and I asked for my gift card, they had it right there for me at the hostess desk and handed it over with no hassle. First impressions were that the restaurant is absolutely beautiful and it certainly is a popular place. After we were seated, there was so much food passing by us that looked amazing so we ordered quite a bit. We started with Mussels which were really good, but the real stand out from our starters was a special they were having with boratta mozzarella. It was so creamy and delicious! For dinner, I had the black truffle sacchetti which was the perfect amount of truffle and ricotta. I'd definitely order it again. The service we received was top notch during our entire visit...and they were packed so that says a lot. We will definitely be returning! read more

My husband and I had a small destination wedding so we decided to rent out La Stalla to have a 200 person party a month after to celebrate with our friends and family and are so glad we did! Mark and his team were a pleasure to work with. Everyone was so friendly and the food and service was top notch!! The first hour consisted of passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the restaurant as well as a beautiful food display inside. The outside and inside bar were open for guests to enjoy a cocktail or two :). Stations of food were set up in the dining room and guest seating was located outside on the terrace, as well as in the stone patio room. We had a band that set up by the outside bar and played a great selection of music that all our guests enjoyed. The food and service was spectacular and we are still hearing about how amazing everything was. If you are thinking of a venue for a small and intimate wedding-- this is a great option. Everything at La Stalla was beyond what we imagined, and we are so glad we had it there. We can't wait to come back! read more

We had dinner here this past week and it was exceptional. We had heard about this restaurant for many years but for some reason never tried it for dinner and I'm glad that we did . we were three people and each dish we ordered was excellent . I am a stickler for having my pasta served al dente and they did not disappoint me. The service and the atmosphere was excellent. We will definitely return to this restaurant read more

We just had a baby shower on the terrace and it was wonderful. The entire look was perfect: festive and very pretty. I live out of the area but had dined here before so I knew the food was delicious. The event staff were so helpful with suggestions and recommendations. I only had to place a $100 deposit to secure the date!! Our waitstaff came over, introduced themselves and from that point we were totally taken care of. By going to the next level of food choices, the non-alcoholic beverages were included along with not have a cutting charge for the cake. All the extra food was boxed up and we were set for the rest of the weekend. They were most gracious with dietary accommodations and willing to do anything and everything to make your event successful. I researched many venues for this event and La Stalla hit all my criteria: great menu choices, ample parking and restrooms on the same level as the party. Their hospitality and graciousness were beyond my expectations. Thank you so much for making this special event so wonderful! read more

We just held my daughter's Christening reception at La Stalla. Mark and staff are amazing. They are so attentive to every detail and make certain that guests are well taken care of. The food was fantastic and everyone raved. This was our second private event held at La Stalla. We came back because of the fantastic service, incredibly food, and overall atmosphere. 5 stars well deserved read more

I love this restaurant, I was there this past Friday night (had to wait a bit, but no problem) for a friends birthday. I've taken other guests here and everyone has become a fan! I admit I RAVE about their EGGPLANT Parm because it is sliver thin pieces of eggplant with NO breading just wonderful cheese and sauce. You start off with perfect bread and oil to dip, a salad big enough for 2 and the family size eggplant (I have always had lunch for the next day) which is just delicious. I've split the white chocolate covered sorbet for dessert and find it a winner as well. The staff is terrific, as well. very accomodating, but not overbearing. My friend had never been here, thought it was a terrific birthday present and said that she will be back! read more

My visit to La Stalla was amazing from start to finish. I knew there would be a little bit of a wait just because I knew how popular it was. My husband and I got to wait by the bar and have a few drinks and talk while we waited. All staff was friendly and personable. There was even a cute little old man playing the accordion just walking around. When we got sat, the waiter was more than nice and there were other workers who checked in with us to make sure we were ok. Now, the food... Absolutely phenomenal!!! Bursting with flavor and the portions were generous!! We topped off with dessert and I couldn't be more satisfied. I can't wait to go back. I even said to my husband that I wish we could have stayed there all night!! We will surely be bringing friends back!! read more

Terrific Italian food, great service and reasonable prices make this one of my favorite go to spots. The Friday night and weekend crowds make for great people watching as well ! Good looking crowd. Wine list is always adding new and interesting options ! If you have a party of 8 (or so) request the wine room way ahead of time ! You won't be disappointed ! Solid outdoor bar, and management runs the tightest ship in the business ! Always get service with a smile ! Highly highly highly recommend ! read more

I have been here now a three or four times so I feel pretty comfortable writing a good review about this restaurant. I have eaten both outside and inside, lunch and dinner. On all occasions, the service was excellent. Twice I sat at the bar area and although it was clear they were highly busy, they still kept good track and were attentive to keep everyone filled. The food has been delicious. I have tried the salad, asparagus, the pesto chicken, all good. My favorite was most recent, the burrata (out of this world) and the shrimp farfalle... I had 2 days of meals with that, and they did not skimp on the shrimp which was a huge bonus. The only downsides I can see to this restaurant is that it is pricey and they do have an "upsell" the customer type of attitude which could be toned down. It's one thing to enjoy a meal, another to have a bill so high you now have to really evaluate how much you liked it. It is also noisy, and that is just a factor of the popularity. I have been there for lunch and it was much quieter with a smaller crowd but if you are there prime time, do expect it to be a bit bit loud! I'll definitely go back. It's a nice meet up spot or date place. Large groups... make sure you reserve way in advance! read more

Always a good meal, big portions in a unique setting. Prices are high but most meals are served family style so you can share the big plates. For the quality of the food it's a good choice. Servers can be a little over the top but not all the time. We try to get there regularly when we want something a little nicer than the everyday. read more

hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the area. love the food, the staff, all of it.... however, I just wouldn't recommend brunch on major holidays. that was the only time I could say the food was average and the service, well not so good. other than that, awesome place. read more

My wife and I ate here this evening, and I've come away with much mixed feelings. First, we had to wait over an hour to get seated. I figured that maybe it was a good sign so many people were willing to wait. After sitting down, we had to move twice before finally being given a table for good. Seeing we were extremely hungry and a bit disgruntled by this point, the manager brought us a complimentary vegetable appetizer dish almost immediately. This was very much needed and appreciated, and helped clear our minds of the wait and shuffle. The wait staff was on top of things, and the food was good. I ordered chicken parmigiana, and though the portion was large, it lacked sufficient cheese and sauce. I also did not realize that for $17 it would come with nothing. Not even a side of pasta! Still, I didn't leave hungry on account of the appetizer and amazing bread with olive oil. We had a cannoli for desert, which was quite good. All in all, it was not bad. Food is mostly very good, but a bit pricey. Will we be back? I don't know... read more

I use La Stalla for entertaining family and friends on special occasions. For instance if one person has a birthday, four or five couples might celebrate at La Stalla. It used to be that all the food was excellent and the Sunday brunch was a favorite. The last couple of times I have been disappointed with the quality of the food and the increased use of "bought' food rather than created "in-house". For instance anyone can defrost those little cream puffs and mini eclairs you get in a supermarket. I object to paying premium prices to have them served to me on a plate. The Mother's Day Brunch was a real problem for us. Forget the hugely inflated price. The restaurant was overbooked so that tables were crammed together with no place to walk. The buffet was placed in a long narrow room with food displays on one side and carving and omelet station on the other.There was barely room to pass, so with the omelet station and waffles hopelessly backed up and people at the food displays, you had gridlock. There were handwritten signs 'Brunch In' and Brunch Out' to this narrow room. But if you know the layout, people in the main dining room would be at the wrong end to go in. They would have to travel to the front of the restaurant up two steps, pass the greeters podium, and down two steps to get in. Of course very few people took this long way around through the maze of tables. They entered the 'Out' door and added to the gridlock for food. The food itself was not what it used to be. The fresh mozzarella on the Caprese was now a much more manufactured quality and cut into very small pieces so that people took a few small pieces and left a platter full of large tomato slices. The only bread was bagels. No rolls. No Italian bread. No biscuits or muffins. and surely no croissants. The carving station has three meats, overdone beef, dried out pork, and I didn't want to try what I think was ham..The only eggs were omelets, So you waited in line if you wanted an egg. A watery chicken Marsala, penne with ricotta and sauce, and a fish dish. They had pancakes and waffles apparently made in the kitchen ans brought out to the waffle station.. Truly I have never seen a restaurant bring a waffle out of the kitchen and stick it in the waffle iron to reheat it in front of the customer. My mouth was watering for such a 'freshly-made' delight. On the good side, Service has always been friendly and quick Although today it was evident that all the employees were stressed by the crowd, and the complaints about the setup, the food and the price. Now I cannot have another bad experience for my groups. they will lose faith in my judgment and I have lost faith in La Stalla. I will have to find another place to go. Maybe I will come back in a few months on my own to check out a dinner and a brunch. read more

Our party of 8 had a 7:45 pm reservation last night. I know it was a Friday night, but the owners did absolutely nothing to encourage the lingering group seated in the table the hostess said was intended for us, even though they had finished and paid long ago. After waiting for 45 minutes in a crowded area with absolutely no room to stand without being bumped into by both customers and staff, and no sign of being seated anytime soon, we left. We will not be returning anytime soon. read more

Really enjoyed our meal and ambiance. Recommend sitting outside and asking for Kevin as your waiter. Amazing server that was pleasant knowledgeable about the menu. Especially the wine list. read more

this is my favorite place to go on friday night! i love the atmoshere and the staff is very friendly.

I highly recommend La Stalla restaurant. I had my husband's retirement party there on Saturday and the food was outrageously delicious, and the staff was phenomenal. It was a great experience and a wonderful way to celebrate my husband's retirement. My family and friends were calling me all day on Sunday raving!!! Thank you Mark and staff for making my party a huge success!!!! read more

I surprised I still have fingers because I couldn't jam their chicken and peppers sandwich in my face fast enough. Full disclosure I did some work in there and they gave me and the guy I was working with a free sandwich, now I know anything free taste better but this sandwich was no joke I probably engulfed it within 45 seconds. A couple of nights ago I called in some food for take out and had my brother pick it up because he was working up in that area, even after a 25 minute car ride the food was excellent. It's a little pricey but if you pay McDonald's prices you get McDonalds food, I don't mind paying a little extra if the food is great. I'm just glad I don't live that close because I'd probably be getting cut out of the side of my house by now! read more

So me and my family had decided to go to Le stalls...(bad move) the food was cheesy, numerous problems W/ our food and service was eh. Overall food was ok. read more

Been here 3 times over the past year or so. The best time I had was sitting outside on a summer night. The service is always good. Food was good 2 out of the 3 times I went. I would not recommend the pork that is one of thier daily specials (Tuesday or Thursday, I cant remember which). Not only was the pork cooked to death, but it was quite expensive, if my memory serves me correct it was $55 or so. I have had probably 10 other dishes and they were all great. read more

We had our first (but certainly not last) visit to La Stalla last evening for our anniversary. The restaurant was buzzing with activity -- we noticed a first communion party and a birthday party. Accomodating is the first word that comes to mind. We didn't really like the size and location of the first table, so we were asked if we would mind being near the birthday party. No problem. Our waiter (Tom) was friendly and fun. It felt like everyone was a regular or a family member, which can make newbies like us feel like party crashers. But we felt very welcome. As we were moaning with delight over the delicious sausage spring roll appetizer, the mother of the birthday girl apologized for her boisterous table intruding on our romantic dinner. I told her that after 17 years of marriage, we were used to all sorts of noise and chaos! Our entrees of the lobster pestcatore special, which was a half lobster, scallops, shrimp, mussells, clams, and calamari in a tomatoey broth, and Veal with roasted peppers, etc were so good! And way too much to eat! As we were eating our entrees, the birthday girl's mom re-visited the topic of our anniversary, and we found out that we shared our actual wedding day with the day her 17-year-old daughter was born! Then she also let us know that she was the owner of the restaurant when we made comments about how much we liked the place. We will definitely go back. Everything was fun and delicious. And I'm not just saying this because we were given big slices of 2 different birthday cakes! read more

This place has had a consistent run of quality and service going on more than five years. It was previously inconsistent which drew some criticism. Now the scene and servers maintain a high level of everything you want in a restaurant. My family holds a 20 person party here once a year. They just plain do a great job. Even the kids love it. And great drinks with high quality liquor. Worth a visit. read more

LaStalla 5/20/17.. went with date..On line, i'd read how their black truffle sachetti was "to die for". I always wanted to taste truffles, so i was really disappointed their "BLACK TRUFFLE SACCHETTI $24.00 :tiny pasta purses stuffed with ricotta & black truffle mushrooms in a roasted almond & sage butter sauce".. contained NO TRUFFLES, ...not even mushrooms!!!.. It was all ricotta, drowned in a heavy oil slick of butter and truffle oil. The waitress talked to the chef, who she reported said "the truffles are ground up in the ricotta".. ( believe me the ricotta was lily white, no specks of black truffle or mushroom... the only truffle in this dish is greasy heavy truffle oil they drown ricotta pouches in).. I told her to make the chef eat mine. She said "oh, he eats them all the time" ..I said " Great, have him come out and eat these". She refused to take the dish off the bill. Never going back. read more

This is my company's third year having our holiday party at La Stalla. It is always a great experience. Mark is great and works anything out. The wait staff is exceptional and always right on top of everything. And of course the food is amazing. All around wonderful experience every time. read more

I've been here many times. Good place to go for a large group. loud and crowded. But food and service is always good.

Great food and service. Looking forward to getting back to the area to visit again

Brunch with Santa was faulous. Definitely worth the $. Food delicious. Service was wonderful. Very attentive - wonderful providing any extras that the children wanted for Brunch with Santa. Santa also wonderful with the kids. Kind and authentic appearance. Will definitely make this a holiday tradition. read more

The food is always very good. But the staff is never very pleasant or interested in the customers. It can be pricey too. It's always loud. Too loud. read more

Love it!! great food, great atmosphere. The appetizer mozzarella is by far the greatest appetizer ever. the vodka sauce is delicious, too. would highly recommend. we take all of our out of town guests there for a fun dinner, and everybody loves it. totally worth it. read more

My son went there last night for New Years with some friends. They waited almost an hour past their reservation and decided to leave. After voicing their dissatisfaction several times they were told it would be a little longer. They left after waiting almost an hour. It was clearly a case where the staff did not care. At one point the staff tried to physically block them from leaving. Extremely unprofessional! read more

This is the best place to go in Newtown! The food, staff, and atmosphere is top notch - enjoy with family or friends.

Excellent experience. Great food and penty of it. The servers are helpful and attentive throughout the meal. And they just agreed to carry a guten-free beer for my husband, in addition to already having gluten-free pasta and cooking gluten free versions of many entrees. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place is amazing! Great service and staff are warm and friendly. Delicious antipasto and seafood. I live quite a distance, but definitely will return! read more

My family and I had a fantastic meal recently at La Stalla. It was so nice to be in a family restaurant where my wife and I were able to truly relax with our children. We had heard that the outside seating and bar area get busy on beautiful nights, so we asked to sit in the main dining room with a view of the open kitchen. The kids loved watching Ben and Louie handle all of the orders coming through. Marc and Vince were talking with lots of the customers and I thought it was great to see that they obviously value the friendships they've developed. Not to mention, the food was great! read more

My boyfriend and I dined at La Stalla last night for supper. The food was good but our server Erik was excellent! It is refreshing to have a server who is friendly, confident and helpful. We especially enjoyed our mozzarella appetizer! read more

Terrific restaurant - fresh food - great atmosphere - excellent staff. We have been here many times and it is our go to place for large family (7+) gatherings. The menu is good for kids to senior citizens. My wife and I like this for date night dinners as well. read more

I hosted my sons' wedding rehearsal for 42 people at LaStalla. Plates of food were served family style and the food was delicious and abundant. My guests were pleased with the service and courteous waitstaff. It was a fun evening. Thank you to Marc the General Banquet manager. He made the event easy to plan. Linda H. read more