I highly recommend this place. The owner food is so delicious, it is worth the wait. I had the pasta with claims and it is like eating in Italy without flying out to Italy. The guy who runs the place takes care of everything and is amazing at what he does. My spouse had the bolognese and we both agreed it is the BEST we ever had and we travel a lot of places internationally - nothing compares. The wine he recommended for us was also delicious. You have to try this place if you already haven't read more

Restaurant Stella Marina - Shot shot shot - so tasty and yummy - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Best Italian food around!! Valentino is a world class chef. Freshest burrata of my life. Pasta cooked to perfection. We had the bolognese, cacio de Pepe and the hand made ravioli which were decadent. Keep in mind, it's the Italian way of cooking, so it's not rushed. If you are on a time crunch this might not be the place for you, but if you want to have a leisurely, authentic Italian experience, then this is your place. Also, the wine was excellent read more

My pasta was spectacular. The chef wasn't particularly friendly, but I already knew that from reading the other reviews so I set my expectations. There is no menu, the chef will tell you what is available. The menu is in his head. Tonight, there was pasta with clams, Squid ink pasta with shrimp, and pasta Bolognese. I opted for the squid ink. It was truly delicious, a hint of spice, just the right amount of garlic and seasoning, really filling. I enjoyed my meal. If you have dietary restrictions, this is not the place for you. If you want good service, forget it. It's just one guy, the chef, running the show. It will take him a while to get to you. However, the pasta is fantastic. I would give it five stars for the food. He did seem friendlier with locals/Italians that came in. Perhaps because I speak English I was treated less friendly. He even said prego to me when I took 5 seconds to think about my options. I don't think that he liked that I asked what kind of meat is used for the bolognese. Don't come here for the service, set your expectations, and come for the excellent pasta. In the end, since there is no menu and no prices, I was a little nervous to see what I would owe. My dish was 19.20. I rounded up to 20 Eur. Reasonable and delicious. Bon appetit read more

Restaurant Stella Marina - Squid ink with shrimp - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, 9

Part one: My husband and I decided to walk forever and we ended up here. No one was in the restaurant. 7:30pm. We were hungry. The owner convinced us that he's the best at making Italian pasta himself. All homemade. There is no menu. He explains what he's going to make. We did not understand, yet we picked a pasta and ordered ravioli for 2. I have no idea what it comes with or actually no idea exactly what we ordered. Today is or Anniversary and we decided to just go with it. He brought us vino bianco and acqua panna still water. Fingers crossed. Part two: I will let you know. Dinner was delicious. We savored every bite. The grape tomatoes and fresh basil enhanced the exquisite flavor of the fresh, homemade ravioli pasta. The owner was so sweet! Our anniversary dinner was remarkable. I highly recommend and is worthy of a Michelin Star. read more

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Unique amazing experience- Food amongst the best pasta had (including Italy). Owner-chef-cool guy- just great. Go there- let him feed you. read more

What a great night we had here. This was my favorite thing we did in Vienna. Valentino served us his own specialized menu. He was so kind and welcoming for us. It was beyond the most authentic Italian meal I've ever had. I couldn't say more about it. We tried to tip him at the end, and he not only wouldn't take it (after 3 attempts), but he gave us a bottle of wine for free before we went out that night. Highly recommend!!! read more

My wife and I travel a lot and this is by far the best restaurant we have ever been to!! The owner is the chef and there is no menu, but the food is cooked to perfection and so worth the wait. He is so sweet and generous and took great care of my wife and I beyond our expectations. A must try if you are visiting Vienna! read more

Life changing meal! I am not a big pasta fan but this was one of, if not, the best meal I have ever had. We were in Vienna for 4 days and luckily found this place our first night so we could make a reservation for the last night. Valentino does all the cooking, cleaning, serving etc. He offered three pastas (shrimp scampi was my favorite!) The dinners took long as he is doing it all but it was 100% worth the wait. This meal would bring me back to Vienna! read more

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Definitely a hole in a wall, small business! There's no menu. We arrived at 6:15 and were seated promptly. There were 2 parties ahead of us and we were told upon being seated that there would be a wait for the food. The owner went through the menu he had available for that night and we decided on the tortillini. The portion was perfect for us and I believe there was truffle inside. The quality is superb. We also got a bottle of water and our total came out to $42 euros. If you're in the mood for pasta, I highly recommend this place! read more

Restaurant Stella Marina - Tortillini pasta - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, 9

Valentino is incredible. He is the owner, chef, server, all in one. No other staff! We saw the great reviews from others and were craving good pasta. We called to make a reservation - just in case - and were the first ones there at 6pm. He asked if we were really hungry deciding how much pasta he should make for us. There were no menus. Valentino gave us a handful of pasta dishes he can make and also added that he can basically make anything we think of! When he asked what kind of wine we would like, red or white, he decided on the type and gave us the background on the wine and where it came from in Italy. The pasta was HEAVENLY. I went with a cheesy pasta (as he offered up a Gorgonzola marscaponé style with asparagus) and my friend got the squid ink shrimp scampi style dish. After dinner Valentino surprised us with a tiramisu dessert and then finished the experience with a grappa shot! The entire bill was less than we expected for how amazing everything was and him working all by himself. And it's cash only!! Valentino does not accept tips but we tried anyway!! He is so talented in his cooking you HAVE to come by when you're in Vienna! Also: because he is doing everything himself, other tables to wait on too, expect a longer evening there. For the two of us starting at 6pm we didn't walk out until shortly after 8pm. But it was well worth the visit! Thank you Valentino!! We will be sharing our experience with friends and family to visit in the future!! read more

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We decided to try this place after reading the reviews. It is bit off the beaten path, however well worth it. There is no set menu, Valentino will walk you through what the specials are...you will not be disappointed with your choice. Every dish that he prepared for us was amazing, wish he had room to eat more. Best pasta in Vienna. read more

Truly a 5 star experience!! After reading about this establishment through reviews which mentioned that there is no menu, that the chef greets, waits, discusses his choice of menu for the evening , then cooks, serves, and acts as cashier, I knew this would be a unique experience. And he did not disappoint. My meal was exceptional, it was the first time for me that my focus was on how delicious the fresh pasta and sauce was, which wouldn't have needed any thing else on it. A new experience in dining Italian. The restaurant itself is quietly located and the interior is both quaint and relaxing. And lastly, it was just a joy and pleasure to meet and watch the Chef work his way among the tables from beginning to end. It was a wonderful evening and an experience that I would certainly recommend to friends and family visiting Vienna! My only regret is we ran out of time to go back for round 2. read more

The BEST place ever. My friends and I made reservations our first week in Vienna. We walked in not knowing what to expect. Since then we have gone back once a week for the last 3 months. The owner, Valentino, is the kindest man. It is a one man show, with him waiting on you, cooking, and everything in between. The menu is different each time we have gone, and it has always been the best pasta I've ever had. From truffle ravioli, to Pomodoro, to pesto, to vodka sauce- everything he makes is incredible. We love to talk to him and learn more about his life and Vienna. Cannot say enough good things about Stella Marina, truly the best place in Vienna and one of the best places I've ever been in my life. read more

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Best pasta outside of Italy. Freshest ingredients. Superb preparation . I have never devoured a bowl of pasta Bolognese as I did here. Don't miss this! read more

Absolutely amazing pasta, some of the best I've ever had. The chef is incredibly talented and kind. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking authentic Italian in Vienna. Will definitely return! read more

The previous reviews are correct. Our dinner was made with fresh pasta, beautiful mushrooms obtained that morning that Signore Valentino showed me prior to cooking. For dessert, we had the best authentic tiramisu! Signore Valentino is an amazing chef. The love & passion that he puts into his food is a special treat. It is a small intimate restaurant, perfect for a romantic dinner! One note, it is a cash restaurant. Our dinner, with wine and dessert was around 40 euros. We felt a very good value read more

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Greetings from Seattle, WA, USA... Went to Central/Eastern Europe for a study abroad trip. The group of girls and I went here for lunch and we enjoyed it so much we suggested it to our Professor to have our farewell dinner - which we did! Owner/cooke was so friendly and kind. Patience is key here since he makes the food with (fresh) ingredients that are available for the day/night. Tight and intimate atmosphere! Food is fresh (although we only ordered pasta), homemade cooking, amazing pasta! Awww I miss this place and the owner. He accommodated our big group (15 people) and had us comfortably seated outdoors, it was a beautiful evening! We popped 2 bottles of wine! It was a divine experience ending our time in Vienna. I shall visit again in the future :) read more

Restaurant Stella Marina - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, 9

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. My friends and I spent the semester abroad in Vienna and we can confidently say this is the best restaurant in the city. We came the first week we were here, and it became the experience we looked forward to every Wednesday of our semester. Valentino is the owner and, as the other reviews say, he is also the host, waiter, cook, and cleaner. On top of being an amazing chef, he is the most genuine person who made efforts to talk to us each week despite a very clear language barrier. I can say I have tried the entire menu and the standouts are definitely the burrata, shrimp scampi, and the arrabbiata (but everything is amazing). It is cash only, but Valentino refuses to take tips and everything is very fairly priced...almost too fairly priced. Highly recommend skipping many of the other "famous" Italian spots in this city, and giving this place a chance. read more

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This was the best restaurant we went to in Vienna! The owner was so sweet and gave us some great pasta options to choose from. I got the shrimp scampi pasta which was amazing as well as a glass of white wine. Cash only and he was so gracious and thankful for our business. Such a great memory in Vienna read more

In Vienna at Restaurant Stella Marina, walked past. It is closed but I hear music, knock on the door. Chef opens. Says there isn't much business on Sundays but he will make me a pasta. Very good. A little olive oil, basil and funghi. He's from Firenze. Nice experience read more

Restaurant Stella Marina - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, 9

It was so delicious!! We will definitely come again. The restaurant is really beautiful and the owner put up many pretty paintings all over the walls. The appetizers were super yummy and the main course was even better! It was an amazing, charming restaurant and I loved it!! read more

As others said, this is a great hole in the wall restaurant. The owner / chef / waiter is extremely friendly and makes an excellent pasta. He originally hails from Venice. I had the shrimp scampi with black pasta (I forgot the exact type of pasta), and it was some of the best I've ever had with a little citrus to cut through the seafood flavor. The sauce also clung to the pasta making each bite full of flavor, even though there was only a handful on shrimp. At 15 euros, it felt like a great deal in Wien. There is no set menu with the chef just telling you what he has available that evening. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some great simple pasta. read more

No menu, ok I am game- handmade pasta chef's special. We were served a swirl of pasta with a piece of melted burrata and one small flavorless basil leaf. There might have been a tomato used. It was macaroni and cheese or Spaghetti, no sauce, without a meatball. I thought he might return to offer secondi but that was it. That is the offering. Alles read more

i travelled a lot around the world and in Italy too. I must say that this was one of the best pasta I had for years. It is an ingredient cooking with excellent Puglia wine. My wife and I had pasta with fungi and Nera spaghetti with scampi. Both were outstanding. I will probably come back before we leave Vienna. This restaurant is worth a visit. Don't be in a rush, the waiter is also the cook. So you have to be patient, but the wait is worth the time. I recommend warmly read more

This is such a hidden gem, best Italian food in Vienna by a land slide. Fresh made pasta. Absolutely incredible and the owner is the sweetest man. Could not recommend more. read more

Holy cow. This is the best pasta I have ever had in my whole life. If you are thinking about coming here just come. I promise you won't regret it. The owner/cook is spectacular and deserves every award for amazing Italian food that exists. COME HERE. IT IS SO GOOD. read more

So, usually when reading reviews I tend to take them with a grain of salt, but in this case I understand why folks are raving. This has literally been the best pasta I've had in my life. I had the shrimp and mussels pasta and I almost licked the plate clean. Then the panocotta (took a cheat day out of turn today) was just to die for. I've traveled a lot to Italy, but this chef has a gift. And he is also so personable. Just a 7-star experience. Asked him to match my red wine and that was the iciing on the cake. Will make it back tomorrow for lunch. Location a bit in the cut, but so worth the visit. Amazing chef, lovely Italian music. Truly remind me of Italy, especially with the smells out of kitchen. Just wish we had one of these back home. :( read more

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Good and quiet place located on small street. The ambience is cozy and pretty stylish. We reserved the table on phone and chef told there's no pizza, so pasta is the only choice we've had. We've ordered 4 pastas, two salads, 3 pannacota and 3 wine glasses, and you know what - we've got €100 bill, pretty overpriced and unacceptable even for Vienna. This food is not worth that bill. read more

Wow!! What an excellent restaurant this is. The waiter, who also appears to be the chef and owner, takes your order and goes to the kitchen to make it. Today the restaurant appeared to be closed? However, when we tried to open the door, he let us in and served us. I mostly like to review restaurants based on quality of food rather than service but Stella Marina has BOTH! Every single thing we ate was homemade- scampi pasta, ham pizza, and tiramisu. The taste was the best we've had in Vienna, and frankly, the highest home Italian meal I've ever had! Extremely delicious and the owner is extremely pleasant. FYI, cash only. read more

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Yummy! This traditional Italian restaurant is still one of the best I ever went to: the fish, sea foods and home-made pastas are simply de-li-cious, fresh, perfectly cooked and so tasty! Apparently their wooden-cooked pizzas are amazing as well, according to my neighbors! It is more expensive than vapiano, but I would warmly recommend it anyway, for the cuisine is worth every cent you'll spend for it! read more

I can only add to the raving reviews... Great great pasta. I was hungry for pizza but the owner / chef / host gave us only the option between 5 pasta dishes ("I am a pasta-man"), but I was happy for it in the end. Great ambiance, cozy, not too loud, great music. Gave him a 12% tip which he was very humbled by ("I don't deserve so much") and even tried to lower the tip by giving me back some change. I think he underestimates his own cooking! Cash only read more

If you are trying to decide on a place to eat - just go here. One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Delicious food & wine and wonderful service. read more

Truly excellent pasta. The owner is a little Soup Nazii'esque (Seinfeld)...not exactly Mr Warmth, but we enjoyed ourselves. He rattled off 5 pasta dishes plus a salad with burrata & tomatoes as the evenings choices. Everything we ate was delicious, wine & panna cota included. read more

As someone mentioned in the reviews, same person is the chef, the waiter and everything. And if it is his restaurant he is terrible at running the business. When we came we wanted to sit inside because it was to hot outside but he forced us to sit outside. Then he said, as if we were idiots who didn't know what an Italian restaurant is, that this is a pasta place. Then he was not very friendly or polite at all when he was serving us which made the lunch very unpleasent for us. Then he went inside to cook and first brought my girlfriend the dish she ordered and brought mine after 5 min. Her pasta was too salty and mine was too sour. In the male bathroom there was no water. In the female there was no soap, so I had to run from one to the other few times to wash my hands. That's not a way how you should run the business. The enterior of the restaurant is very nice and the restaurant has a great potential but they have to change the one-man-show guy if they want to gain any customers. read more

This place is amazing and has the most delicous pasta. It is a very cozy space with amazing service and even better food. I would recommend this place to anyone craving Italian while in Vienna. You will not be disappointed! read more

This was the best pasta I have ever had. I eat a lot of pasta. This was the best. The owner/chef/waiter is a character. He speaks English and German but will appreciate if you are able to speak/understand Italian. read more

Very nice home made pasta by the owner. He takes care of everything! True Italian cuisine, by the way there is no pizza. Excellent and refreshing the panna cotta. read more

Best pasta I've ever had! Just be patient and the chef will surprise you with him food:)

What a marvel! We found this place on yelp and the reviews looked good. The entire dinner was made, served, and managed by a single person. The food quality was excellent. There are only about eight to ten tables and 15-16 diners were served during the time we were there. The entrees were four different pasta dishes with a zucchini,shrimp prosciutto or pancetta. They were all delicious. The service was very good considering the staffing. The entire dinner was quite a show and I would highly recommend this place. I have seen the proprietor described as grouchy or brusk, we all thought he was quite professional. We arrived at eight and made a reservation and were the only people there for a while. One important point CASH ONLY NO CREDIT CARDS. We will be back here again when we are in vienna read more

BEST PASTA i EVER HAD ! And I mean it. If you go there you must go for the pasta. Of course they had pizza but pasta is the meal to taste. At the first sight, the place might look a bit old fashion but actually after been there a looot of time now if feel like home. The owner is a very sweet man with a funny sense of humour ;) Try a meal called "Pavarotti" or something like that ... read more