PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW FULLY: We had a reservation for this evening, arrived at our table, and sat for over 20 minutes before we were even acknowledged by waitstaff. In the meantime, the bartender (didn't catch her name unfortunately) was amazing in ensuring that waters were personally brought to our tables while she had a bar to take care of as well. After going up and speaking to a hostess after waiting so long, a gentleman who appeared to either be the owner or a manager (I believe his name was Grant - super nice guy) came and spoke to us personally. He apologized for everything, expressed that there were many unusual complications affecting service that night (it was also Mother's Day weekend) and personally saw to it that we were taken care of. From the restaurant, we were offered generous compensation and service. Aside from the initial experience, I really enjoyed my meal. When I offered to tip the gentleman some additional cash for his kindness and professionalism, he humbly expressed he couldn't take it and simply wanted to see us return again. When I mentioned that I would then like to take some cash over to the bartender instead, he seemed very appreciative and said he thought she would really appreciate that. In all honesty, it never bothers me when service is tough, because I understand the stress of the service industry. What stands out to me is how people choose to respond and how they treat their customers. I really appreciate how after realizing the mistake, these employees worked so hard to try and make things right. read more

Excellent place for New Age/Modern Italian food. We prefer classic old school Italian, like Angelina's. We had about a 30 minute wait for a table at 7:30 on a Friday night so it wasn't too bad. My wife had a cocktail that she said was good. I had ice tea that they brew themselves and it was good. Caprice salad was excellent. The food and service were all where all top notch. We did not care for how close the tables where to each other along the wall but it wasn't as tight as in some bigger cities. It was raining so nobody was sitting outside but they have a beautiful little space out back to take advantage of if conditions are right. read more

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By far the best experience I've ever had in a restaurant. Food was delicious, the staff helped one another out to get their guests what they requested in the most efficient way possible, and the owner stopped by our table twice to check in. From greeting us at the door to saying goodbye when we left, the staff proved their attentiveness and care for everyone who walked into the door. Their default water is ice water, but they quickly brought out hot water when I asked (I have Raynaud's, so this is very important to me). Most serving staff at other restaurants surprisingly don't bring out warmer water when I ask for it. This is the only place that hasn't overcooked my burger in a while (medium-rare) and the waygu and fresh veggie toppings absolutely make this the best burger in town. The bruschetta also contained the freshest ingredients I've ever had on a bruschetta. The pickled peppers in the spicy Italian sausage pasta were a wonderful touch and the spiciness level was perfect. The owner Shawn told us all about the restaurant and how he bought the restaurant two years ago (this month) and kept some of the classic pasta dishes but wanted to make the place his own. He kept the same name because his grandma's name is Stella. Loved his story. This is absolutely how to run a business. Typically I see restaurant staff treating me differently because I am/look younger (in a bad way), especially at nicer restaurants, but I've never even treated this well before. Can't wait to go back and try their other food and desserts. read more

We are so fortunate to have Stella's just a few minutes drive away from home. Food is really good, flatbread pizzas, truffle fries, and now the charcuterie board are our favorites. Cocktails wow, wine great and lovely selection of beers. Love this place and will continue to visit. read more

Stella's - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Definitely a go to! The staff is excellent and the food never disappoints! Love sitting at the bar to enjoy our dinner!

First of all I would make this $$$ not $$. It was pretty pricey for Italian. You can easily spend $30-35 per person. My wife and I got the bruschetta, house salad, soup, and chicken Alfredo. Bruschetta came with cheese and was tasty. The salad was.... a salad. For $6 it seemed small. The soup lacked flavor and I would not get that again. The chicken already was very good. That i would get again as it had a lot of flavor. If I went back again I would only get the entrees. read more

WOW... That's it. Just go there and eat - they are awesome. Shawn and the crew there know how to take care of a guest! read more

I normally really enjoy Stellas happy hour followed by dinner it's classy laid-back open air and fun unfortunately they've changed things up and we had a loud DJ playing 70s music at 4:30 in the afternoon people were getting up and moving outside after five minutes in there we talked to the manager and he said that the DJs had a following not a fan not going back when these guys are playing so annoying! So disappointed in a neighborhood favorite read more

Delicious!!!!! I am counting down the days until I can visit again. Must haves include the truffle fries and brussel sprout appetizers. They really hit the spot and left me and my husband very impressed. I didn't even get to take a picture of the scallop entree because we devoured them so quickly. Great ambiance and very friendly staff. read more

Stella's - Truffle fries (with added poached egg) and brussel sprout appetizer - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

This is a cute concept and the outdoor space was nice but the menu is very limited and the prices are high for the portion you get Everyone did say the food tasted good read more

What a refreshing culinary experience we had tonight. Being from California good non bar food has been hard to find. Food was excellent, service very attentive drinks were not watered down. The bartender is a hoot, give it a shot you wont be disappointed. read more

This is one of the best places we've eaten in the GB area. This was our first time here, but every dish we ordered was awesome. We got the: Lemon truffle shrimp scampi...#great.... fish cakes and burrata bruschetta...#sogood...old fashioned adult slush...#wow...chocolate cookie cheesecake...#unreal... plus the service we received was outstanding. Our dude was fast/friendly/knowledgeable and took time to talk to us for a bit throughout the meal. 5 stars, we will be back! read more

Stella's - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

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I highly recommend this place. The portions were nice size and prices were great. The atmosphere and owner, Shawn and staff, Paco were enjoyable. read more

Stella's - Nested Benedict - A nest of hashbrowns cradling ham, two poached eggs and house hollandaise. Fantastic!! - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

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I would like to update as I've had some great experiences since my review. Great service and some very good dishes. Thank you

Second time here and gotta say, both times was really impressed with the meals. I wouldn't say it's really Italian, they have pasta but it's so much more. My favorite was the pancetta and Brussels sprouts flatbread. I don't even like Brussels sprouts but seriously soo good. The atmosphere hasn't changed much since Salt but that's Ok because It was cozy and inviting then. Can't wait until it's warmer and they open up the bar to the outside. Staff is very friendly and the owner came around both times to greet people. Definitely will be going back! read more

Stella's has become our go-to dining spot for evenings when we have a baby sitter. The menu changes just enough to always find something new. Every dish we have tried has been excellent. They have a great drink menu and aren't stingy. I just have to comment about the 1 star review complaining that the decor isn't "Italian" enough. I think that's the stupidest thing I have ever read on the internet. I guess I don't rate Italian restaurants based on how closely they resemble the set from Lady and the Tramp. The decor is well executed and modern. We love sitting on the patio when the weather permits. Perhaps scuttle back to Olive Garden if the decor offends you? read more

Finally came in for dinner the other night. What used to be SALT, Stella's has a cute hipster vibe in what used to be a laundry mat. With a great variety of wine, beer, mixed drinks, and (alcoholic) italian ice- they have whatever you're in the mood for! They also have a great variety of Italian dishes on their menu. We had the best bruschetta for an appetizer (Burrata Bruschetta). They had a great variety of pasta dishes. I had the lemon truffle shrimp scampi- which wasn't as spectacular as I was hoping. It could have used a little more flavor. However, I tried my Aunt's fried green tomato pasta- which was amazing! Much like eggplant parmesan, it has a lot of flavor. All in all, I would definitely return. Cute place for a date night! Service was also spectacular- our server was knowledgeable and attentive! read more

Stella's - Lemon Truffle Shrimp Scampi - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Had a fantastic meal at Stellas last evening for dinner. The steak was really out of the ordinary... really very good. Chared on the outside and just warm in the inside. And really good quality. Sausage Rigatoni was delicious. Oysters were also fresh. It was also packed last night. Alive with energy. Great to see a post Covid world emerging healthy. A toast to all those who have been fully vaccinated and are getting back out there. read more

For an Italian restaurant, the selection is not huge like I would have expected, but our party of 7 really enjoyed our food and the service was great. We didn't wait long for our food and the portions are plentiful. The restaurant wasn't that busy on a Tuesday night so we didn't have to wait for a table. Maybe staying true to European dining, they expect you to order wine or something else, because the water glasses were the size of shot glasses. At least they put a large carafe on the table so you can re-fill them yourself. They have a pasta special which I think they said varies every week. Overall a very good experience here. read more

Stella's - Pasta special on 9/25/18. Mushrooms and ground beef over pasta with a pesto sauce. Yum. - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Avoid this place!... here is a brief overview of my very first visit to this place.. Thursday 2/15.. about 530 pm.. We walk in and were greated by hostess we opted to sit at the bar and have a drink before placing an order so we could socialize and look look over a menu... the first bartender we had was great.. she told us about the special etc.. but she was called away to take care of a table.. then we were placed in the company my of the most inhospitable bartender ever.. my wife tried to make small talk and was made to feel she was not worth her time... my wife asked for clarification on the menu and again treated like she should have known the answer... we decided this place wasn't for us and cashed out.. as we were leaving we passed the tender that will kill this business only to get a sarcastic "have a nice night" I will never set foot in this place again! And I will always tell this story to all my friends and acquaintances. read more

We came for brunch, which I understand is new. The food and drinks were great but everything took so long that I'm not sure I'll come back.

We have been in a few times now for dinner, and have had everything from a very average to a good experience, but nothing that puts it at the top of the list of places we think about. We have had a variety of their pasta, which has all been good, but their non-pasta items have been a bit if a let down. On our most recent experience, my wife had the linguini with gin sauce which was pretty good, but really pricey with some added shrimp. Good sauce, with perfectly cooked pasta though, which is the heart of the dish. I had the chicken and Italian sausage skillet, which was disappointing. The chicken thigh was overcooked, the potatoes were cold and the sauce tasted watered down and was lacking flavor. The whole dish was lacking flavor, which was strange considering it had hot peppers and olives in it. The meat flat bread was really good to start with, and the aracini was surprising with the smokes cheese. The service is always good, and the decor is great. I personally love eating in the bar area, as it's a really nice atmosphere. It's a fine place to eat at, but not Italian I will go out of my way for, and I think the value to quality is a touch low. read more

This is the third time I've tried Stella's since they rebranded from S.A.L.T. I have to admit that I really like Stella's a million times more than Salt. It's definitely RICH food - I wouldn't go here if you want to waste your time and money while on a diet. I mean, if you're going to go there, GO THERE. I can't remember all the foods I've had but everything has been delicious. Very Rich. Stella's has become a splurge restaurant for me now (calorie wise). When I want to have a delicious filling meal out with the hubs - this will be one of my choices. Here's my only complaint - the drinks are weak. They were when it was S.A.L.T. and they are now that is Stella's. I would stick to wine and beer if you want a consistent drink expectation. That is the reason for four stars. read more

Booths were so nice. Each booth has a window. Spacious but still had an intimate vibe. Drinks were A1. Food was fresh, well seasoned, flavorful, perfectly cooked. Just overall great experience. Would definitely come back. In fact, I'll probably make this a frequent spot. read more

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OMG I've just had their scallops on a bed of rice. THIS WAS PERFECT. Unbelievably good. I will certainly come back for these uber fresh delicacies. So happy we chose this restaurant today. We also had the calamari and a fresh made burger. Very Happy Campers. read more

Tried the hot chicken sandwich for lunch ... it is amazing!!! Very nice interior decor ... pleasant staff and pretty fast service. They even let me try a sample of a new beer they are going to try on tap. Very happy and satisfied!!! read more

If I could give this 12 stars I would. I grew up in De Pere but for most of my adult life have lived in Minneapolis/St Paul and this is the restaurant I have been WAITING for in DePere. My husband and I visited for a long weekend and got to sneak out for a date night at Stella's. We found a spot at the bar and started with a lovely old fashioned. Then we got to chatting with the GM who recommended the special of the night, a yellow curry with Grouper. Neither my husband nor I are curry people - but this changed everything. It was hands down one of the best meals I've ever eaten. We also tried the shrimp scampi which was delightful - fresh pasta too!! Incredible service, great food, really reasonable price point. read more

From the owners of S.A.L.T this Italian eatery opened recently. My husband and I stopped in on a Monday night and sat in the bar area for dinner. The view outside was pretty and the atmosphere was nice. The waitress brought us a drink and dinner menu promptly. I ordered the spiked seltzer (grapefruit). It was light and refreshing. We ordered fried sunchokes to start since we have never had them. They were served with a tangy aioli. I liked the flavor of them for some reason made me think of lobster. We then ordered a cold deli snack the carrots with faro. This dish was another light take on a deli salad. The faro paired well with the tender carrots. For main entrees we ordered two dishes to share the chicken piccata and meat ragu. The chicken piccata had the chicken, broccolini, and more artichokes with a sauce over the top. I liked the flavor of the dish it was a good portion as well. For me the broccolini could have been cooked a tad more. I really enjoyed the sauce on the chicken with the capers that was a real good piece of chicken. It was cooked well. The meat ragu was okay. The dish was cold in spots and piping hot in others. I did like the robust flavor of the meat with the cheese blend. I think I would come back again. The quality of the food is pretty good but I still feel like the price point is a little high for the area. read more

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Recently stopped at Stella's Kitchen, formerly SALT, for drinks and apps. If you haven't been here before the style is very current with industrial lighting and rustic wood and pretty. The beer menu has a pretty good mix of local craft beer on tap or frosty in the fridge. The menu is divided into small plates, salads and entrees all changing regularly. We had the sun chokes and calamari. Now if you have not had sun chokes, aka Jerusalem artichokes in the root vegetable family, before then you are in for something good... they are hard to describe kind of a cross between an artichoke and a potato... kinda nutty too... anyway try them out. Both the calamari and sun chokes come with aioli-ish dipping sauces... we weren't sure if it was the sauce or just the heavy tempura  on the calamari but we found it to be quite salty... still ate half the plate. i love this corner location with glass garage door walls in the bar, charming dinning area and cozy brick outdoor patio... something for every mood. read more

Stella's - Calamari & sun chokes to accompany the frosty micro brews. Bring a fan if it's toasty - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Spectacular people and food A great addition to the area. The staff and the regulars make it a fun place to go to. The oysters are the best I have ever had read more

Returned to Stella's last night after a few years away, and I can't wait to go back! It was difficult to choose what to order, fortunately our friends were all willing to share, it it was all amazing! Started with the classic truffle fries, plus the best fried brussel sprouts I've ever had!! My favorite of the entrees was honestly the hot fried chicken sandwich, but my stuffed tenderloin, the scallops and rigatoni were all a close second! Everything perfectly cooked, came in hot, and flavorful!! Friendly service, fun food and drink menu! I hope to come back with a big group to try and share more! In the meantime I will need to order some Brussel sprouts for delivery! read more

Yum!!! Great meal at a great price!! Had the Caesar salads, linguini "Vodka", lemon-truffle scampi... both entrees were very good the scampi was hands down better!! Shrimp were vey, very good considering this is Wisconsin. Desserts phenomenal!! Ned to order a Lazzaroni amaretto with dessert, especially the butterscotch budino!! So delicious!! We will be back! Priced great as well!! read more

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I was very excited to try this place since I loved S.A.L.T and their ever rotating menu. I had looked up Stella's menu online prior dining and unfortunately the items online did not match the menu items being served that day. However, it was "restaurant week" so they did offer an additional prix fixe menu which may have had some affect on that. My husband and I met my father-in-law for dinner on a random Thursday night and started our experience at the bar. I had their "Spiked Seltzer". Trying both the lime and cranberry flavors. They are light and refreshing. The perfect summer drink! (Not too much has changed in the bar area decor wise since it has changed over to Stella's. A majority of their cosmetic changes can be seen in both their main dining room and patio.) Everyone was eager to try multiple items off the menu, so we started with the bruschetta and then each ordered an entree with the intention to share. I ordered their version of "Spaghetti and Meatballs" which is a vodka sauce served over linguine pasta topped with 3 large meatballs.The pasta was cooked perfectly, but both the meatballs and sauce could have used a bit more seasoning in my opinion. My husband ordered the lasagna which had more cheese than it did sauce, but was still good. And then my father-in-law got the meat ragu. It was meaty and saucy topped with parmigiana cheese and a mint garnish. I really enjoyed this dish. The mint gave it an interesting flavor and also had a bit of a citrus undertone. I am looking forward to trying this one again! We will definitely be back! read more

Stella's - "Spaghetti and Meatballs" served with linguine pasta in a vodka sauce - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Hello Stella! It was a pleasure to dine here. We each ordered different items and shared. They were all delicious, we all agreed that the Italian gauntlet has been dropped. This is the place to beat. read more

Went on a Saturday to celebrate my daughters birthday with a big group, they were very accommodating to us had a great table for the party of 12. This was everyone's first visit and ages from 24-85 and they had a great versatile menu something for all of us, I believe we all tried different dishes and all I can say is they're attentive staff and the food will definitely bring us back! A little on the expensive side that dinner for 2 was over $90 but that included the 20% tip which was fine but just a surprise at the end. read more

My daughter and I visited Stella's for the first time last night. The food was delicious but on the expensive side. $23.00 for a simple pasta dish was one of the least expensive main dishes on the menu. A salad was extra. I don't usually write a review but I think what had happened was tasteless. We received our bill and there was a surcharge on it. When I questioned it, the server stated that instead of increasing their prices due to increased food prices, they add a surcharge. Quite frankly, we should have been told prior to ordering that a surcharge was going to be added. To me, was tacky and unprofessional. In addition, just increase the prices so people know what they're paying for each item and update the menu. Don't throw an expense on someone after the customer commitment. read more

Kinda disappointed. The hostess and bartender were both inattentive and the food and drinks were only average. Probably won't go back

The meal was out of this world. I was with a group from Pittsburgh, PA. The first night I had the rib eye. It melted in my mouth. The owners, wait staff and chefs were all top-notch. Everyone in the group enjoyed their meals, whether stuffed tenderloin, penne pasta, scallops, flatbread pizza, Rueben sandwich, etc. There was not one complaint. It was so great, we knew we had to go back for a second go-round. I love beef but I try not to eat it that often. BUT I could not resist getting the tenderloin the second night. It was $49 and worth every penny. I can't remember the last time I had beef this good, not even at Ruth Chris' Steakhouse. I highly recommend. Then to top off the evening we had White Doves for dessert. The perfect ending to the perfect meal. This is definitely a place to stop and get a great meal and a have a good time. read more

Ordered the scallops. Tasty but must have had MSG in it. Very sick during the night. I forgot to ask server about MSG. Why do some restaurants still use MSG? It is carcinogenic and makes many people very sick. My husbands meal was very good, he said. Service was great. Would have given 4 stars except for the severe tummy ache my meal cost me. read more

The food quality has been degrading lately. Most of their pasta dishes have also been pulled from the menu.