Cafe Stella - Los Angeles, California

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Skylar Taylor

It’s shocking how low the bar has fallen for basic professionalism, especially at the front door of an establishment claiming to offer a premium experience. The doorman was nothing short of a caricature—rude, unrefined, and operating on some self-appointed power trip. Instead of facilitating an upscale and welcoming atmosphere, he seemed more suited for a third-rate dive bar.

This testosterone-fueled, low-IQ gatekeeper couldn’t manage the simplest task of customer engagement, let alone uphold the standard of service one expects from a beloved neighborhood establishment. The interaction reeked of inexperience and insecurity, completely shattering any illusion of class or sophistication the venue might aspire to.

If management/stakeholders are serious about creating an environment that caters to discerning clientele, they should invest in staff who reflect that ethos—people with both the emotional intelligence and professional demeanor to elevate the experience. Until then, I’ll stick to social clubs that still understand the meaning of service.

Mauro Gonzalez

Great ambiance, cute place, customer service can be hit or miss, food is tasty. We visit frequently for our monthiversaries, live music in the evenings. Their attached bar, Bar Stella is awesome, we always stop by for a couple drinks after dinner. Fun.

Sofia De la Mora

French restaurant with a fun bar attached. I recommend going to the bar for drinks - always full, good music and great vibes. The restaurant is nice, mostly French dishes. We enjoyed the burger and the cheese plate. Oysters were very fresh. However the escargots and the mussels lacked flavor. For dessert, the crema brûlée is the way to go. Prices are high. Service was quick, reservations recommended.

Zan Lee

Dinner tonight was my first time visiting here and I regret that I have not been here sooner. I had a really nice experience and aside from a few hiccups it was a really good dinner with a great vibe. Just to start I really like the design, almost an outdoor inside type of feeling. I especially like the lighting since it’s very low and resembles candlelight. The live jazz was perhaps the true icing on the cake in terms of what made it an enjoyable setting. The music was not too loud that we could not hear each other talking but loud enough that it drowned out the tables around us.

I will admit service was pretty slow at the beginning and we had to wait awhile to get our check after we finished but I don’t blame the server at all she was very polite and everyone we saw was working hard I just think they were short staffed tonight. I started off with the beet salad with blue cheese and it was very tasty. Very light and refreshing and was a great start. For my entree I chose the Dover Sole and it was delicious; I finished every bit of it.

Overall I would recommend to anyone, especially if you’re a fan of bistro style French cuisine. I would say it’s a casual setting so it would be ideal for a date or a dinner with friends. Parking can be a pain in the area however they do provide valet. It is a bit more expensive than some other bistros but they do have large portion sizes and it is quality.

William Andreozzi

This is by far one of the best places to eat. Their French onion soup is one of the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve travelled the world). All of their food is the best and our server Paul was one of most engaging servers I’ve experienced - very knowledgeable to match the greatness in taste. Please take the time to experience any item on their menu - with a date or good friend.

stefano borile

Cafe Stella is such a cool place with an amazing vibe! The decor is super cool and the crowd is beautiful. I really loved Bar Stella where they serve the best cocktails I have ever had. Thanks especially to Vini who treted us extraordinarily!

Franklin Lau

Awesome experience with dates! They loved the lamb sausage! A little bit spicy but delicious