I had made a reservation for 5 a week prior to the dinner I had last night, and as soon as we arrived there were no signs of a reserved table for us. Instead we were SQUEEZED into a table for 4 that had no elbow room at the booth and it was incredibly hard to get up or sit down without knocking both your table and another table. I was given an apology by the host but it was frustrating to see other customers being accommodated and we were not when I had a reservation. While the food was jaw droppingly good - the best Italian I had in Middletown - I was not given a dessert that was ordered and I asked for my food to be boxed up and to my surprise, when I got home, my food was not in the bag placed at the table. The service was lacking at this place for a Saturday night. As a paying customer, to not have 60% of my meal wrapped up to enjoy at home is frustrating, and having things my family ordered forgotten is not a great feeling when you are paying for the service. While the staff was pleasant, they lacked in providing a special evening for a special occasion. I recommend for a casual dinner, not for a special occasion unless you want things to not go as planned. Quite disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Judy Goodale
In November 2025 my husband and I had a delicious 5 star meal at Stella D'Oro. We just returned from an incredible trip to Italy and found quality Italian food just minutes from our home! What made the evening exceptional was the quiet, romantic setting and also our amazing waiter. Esmir was friendly and very accommadating. We highly recommend Stella D'oro in Middletown CT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter
Great atmosphere and all three of us were extremely happy with the food. Our waiter was even part of the ambiance.
sebastian
Great service delicious food! The pasta dish with the first scallops and shrimp was amazing the sauce delicious. The bread amazing
Eileen K
Had a wonderful dinner here celebrating my son's birthday. Fine Italian dining at its best! There were 6 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Fresh ingredients cooked perfectly. The veal was outstanding; as was the lobster ravioli. Portions were generous; desserts were delicious. Service was attentive and professional; yet we never felt rushed. A hidden gem in Middletown; don't miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl
The restaurant was quiet for mid-week dinner. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. The bartender Esmere makes the best martinis. This is one if our favorite restaurants in Middletown. LOVED IT!!!
Angela
We had a lovely experience. A little bit of a wait, but so worth it. The food is freshly made to order and it taste exactly that...fresh! Again, worth the wait. The tables are dressed in linen to give you a fine dining experience. The service is excellent too. Prior to this dining experience we had a party of 30 people there a few months ago and they did an excellent job! It was the party that prompt us to go back and we continue to go back. Excellent Food, Excellent service, Excellent place to dine!
Roxanne
Normally you hit it out of the park, but on Friday, it was very busy and there were some issues with our food. We were a party of six and the place was busy. We ordered our appetizers and the waiter did not hear one of our orders. When the apps were delivered, one person did not get theirs. The waiter said that he would put in the order right away (good recovery). However, on the way back, another workers came up to our waiter and asked if the lamb was supposed to be an appetizer, as it was ready. The waiter said "no, it was for a meal". We clearly heard the conversation. The person that ordered the lamb (who happen to be the same person that did not get their appetizer), had ordered the "medium". When the meals were delivered, the lamb was overcooked. It had been obviously been sitting around until the rest of the dinners were ready and got overcooked. We said something to the waiter, but our friend did not make a fuss, as he did not want to send it back. The result is that one person had a very bad experience. NOTHING was offered to make his experience better. I know one couple from our group will not go back to the restaurant.
Joan
I met a friend for lunch and the place was empty! The staff was attentive, food on point, fab wine/drink list, nailed it with the cappuccino. I truly hope more folks go... so this little gem can stay open!
Jimmy O'Brien
Couldn’t think of a nicer environment. Me and my girlfriend went to get dinner here and the waiter was the nicest dude I’ve ever seen, no complaints whatsoever. Amazing food, amazing service!
Amazing food. Kind staff. Very attentive! Everything was great!! Definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelina Grimaldi
Absolutely the best ! Best food! Best service! Best atmosfera!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shuang Yu
When you're ready for a break from dorm food, this place is an incredible option for a high-quality meal, within walking distance. It's the perfect way to treat yourself after a long week of classes. Recommended the experience with a group of friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bernie Jarzabek
$14 for a small glass mixed drink?? I believe is far too much above every other restaurant or lounge in the area.
I had made a reservation for 5 a week prior to the dinner I had last night, and as soon as we arrived there were no signs of a reserved table for us. Instead we were SQUEEZED into a table for 4 that had no elbow room at the booth and it was incredibly hard to get up or sit down without knocking both your table and another table. I was given an apology by the host but it was frustrating to see other customers being accommodated and we were not when I had a reservation. While the food was jaw droppingly good - the best Italian I had in Middletown - I was not given a dessert that was ordered and I asked for my food to be boxed up and to my surprise, when I got home, my food was not in the bag placed at the table. The service was lacking at this place for a Saturday night. As a paying customer, to not have 60% of my meal wrapped up to enjoy at home is frustrating, and having things my family ordered forgotten is not a great feeling when you are paying for the service. While the staff was pleasant, they lacked in providing a special evening for a special occasion. I recommend for a casual dinner, not for a special occasion unless you want things to not go as planned. Quite disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
In November 2025 my husband and I had a delicious 5 star meal at Stella D'Oro. We just returned from an incredible trip to Italy and found quality Italian food just minutes from our home! What made the evening exceptional was the quiet, romantic setting and also our amazing waiter. Esmir was friendly and very accommadating. We highly recommend Stella D'oro in Middletown CT!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and all three of us were extremely happy with the food. Our waiter was even part of the ambiance.
Great service delicious food! The pasta dish with the first scallops and shrimp was amazing the sauce delicious. The bread amazing
Had a wonderful dinner here celebrating my son's birthday. Fine Italian dining at its best! There were 6 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Fresh ingredients cooked perfectly. The veal was outstanding; as was the lobster ravioli. Portions were generous; desserts were delicious. Service was attentive and professional; yet we never felt rushed. A hidden gem in Middletown; don't miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was quiet for mid-week dinner. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. The bartender Esmere makes the best martinis. This is one if our favorite restaurants in Middletown. LOVED IT!!!
We had a lovely experience. A little bit of a wait, but so worth it. The food is freshly made to order and it taste exactly that...fresh! Again, worth the wait. The tables are dressed in linen to give you a fine dining experience. The service is excellent too. Prior to this dining experience we had a party of 30 people there a few months ago and they did an excellent job! It was the party that prompt us to go back and we continue to go back. Excellent Food, Excellent service, Excellent place to dine!
Normally you hit it out of the park, but on Friday, it was very busy and there were some issues with our food. We were a party of six and the place was busy. We ordered our appetizers and the waiter did not hear one of our orders. When the apps were delivered, one person did not get theirs. The waiter said that he would put in the order right away (good recovery). However, on the way back, another workers came up to our waiter and asked if the lamb was supposed to be an appetizer, as it was ready. The waiter said "no, it was for a meal". We clearly heard the conversation. The person that ordered the lamb (who happen to be the same person that did not get their appetizer), had ordered the "medium". When the meals were delivered, the lamb was overcooked. It had been obviously been sitting around until the rest of the dinners were ready and got overcooked. We said something to the waiter, but our friend did not make a fuss, as he did not want to send it back. The result is that one person had a very bad experience. NOTHING was offered to make his experience better. I know one couple from our group will not go back to the restaurant.
I met a friend for lunch and the place was empty! The staff was attentive, food on point, fab wine/drink list, nailed it with the cappuccino. I truly hope more folks go... so this little gem can stay open!
Couldn’t think of a nicer environment. Me and my girlfriend went to get dinner here and the waiter was the nicest dude I’ve ever seen, no complaints whatsoever. Amazing food, amazing service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food. Kind staff. Very attentive! Everything was great!! Definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best ! Best food! Best service! Best atmosfera!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When you're ready for a break from dorm food, this place is an incredible option for a high-quality meal, within walking distance. It's the perfect way to treat yourself after a long week of classes.
Recommended the experience with a group of friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
$14 for a small glass mixed drink?? I believe is far too much above every other restaurant or lounge in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Tylermuise
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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