Stella's in Richmond - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent service and even more delicious food. Highly recommended. One of the highlights of our trip to Richmond.

My first visit but not my last. Great atmosphere inside and patio seating also available. Our server was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. You have to start with the Saganaki, yes it comes flaming. The Fried Kalamari (I'm spelling it like they do) is enough to share and delicious. The Filet is the perfect size and perfect flavor. Nice and tender and juicy. Also the Grilled Whole Fish was more than expected. Depending on your appetite it could be enough to share, but it is a great choice. Everything was wonderful and I will return.

The whole thing was a great experience.

This family, their food and the positive impact to Richmond is simply amazing 😍.

I was told to go to Stella's almost a decade ago. I blew it off. I called that friend and apologized. The food is delicious, well prepared, and served in a nice presentation. Our waitress, I believe her name was Hannah, was wonderful in her recommendations. The cocktails were awesome. We have to return and work our way through the menu.

wish i was around the area longer... any way, get the whole fish youre welcome.

Lived up to the hype. Octopus and lamb shank were si very tasty

One of the best restaurants in Richmond. Great authentic Greek food, friendly knowledgable staff. Great ambience. Still fabulous.

Love Stella's it's a must whenever you're in Richmond.

Great service and great food. Always pretty loud and the heavy front door will make your ears pop whenever someone comes in, but it's well worth it

Feels like your family is taking care of you. I've never eaten anything I wouldn't recommend to friends or guests. Fantastic!

Authentic Greek cuisine. Servers were knowledgeable on the menu and dishes were taken right from Yia Yia's.

My fav restaurant in rva. It’s so incredibly good that I go out of my way to order dishes I would usually never order, just because I’m confident in their ability to make every meal delightful. Can’t recommend it enough!!

The staff was friendly, the food was very good and authentic. The Greek salad was large and delicious, the lamb was perfectly prepared and the appetizers were delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want good, authentic Greek food. I ate outside so it was a little hot.

Probably my favorite restaurant ever. Highly recommend eating here at some point in your lifetime. All the food is delicious and some portions are as big as my head and I eat on it for days. I love the artichoke moussaka and the spaghetti with marinara and feta. Grape leaves are also a must have. You can't go wrong tho. And the ambience is always what you're looking for.

Got Americano was good nice place to sit down outside and in

I actually stopped into Stella's market. Not the restaurant. As always, they had everything I had hoped for. Our favorite coconut cake, and I got some chicken and spiraled zucchini & chicken and penne . All delicious

This local "hole in the wall" restaurant does not disappoint. It offers in door and out door seating, the server my group had was an awesome guy. He had no problem telling us what the specials of the day were, giving us recommendations, and periodically checking on our table. The atmosphere was very laid back and relaxing, and as a bonus, the restaurant has a lot of history. The original owner, Stella, was a pretty big deal in her community. If you ever visit Stella's, definitely ask your server or even a regular there about the history and origin of Stella.

Stella's is one of very few places that serves the Artichoke version of Moussaka. so when I finally got to go to Richmond, I didn't hesitate. it's a nice restaurant clean , bright, and greek music is playing. I was welcomed at the door ,and although I didn't have a reservation , I was able to eat at the bar. the service was good. they start you out with a plate of delicious olive oil and a couple of slices of bread. the Artichoke moussaka was a little bland, and regrettably, there was a cold spot in it. not big, just a little over a forkful, and not just room temperature , but 60degrees cold. I'll assume it was reheated and not fresh of the day. I started just around noon. I looked around at what others were eating and it all looked pretty good. I wanted to take some tiropita with me for later so I asked for it to go and I wanted to try the Baklava. I asked it it was traditional, and was told it's a house made baklava with chocolate and caramel.. I'm part greek so I'm partial to my greek cuisine. don't mess with baklava! they did have some good baklava in the store. Later that evening dug into my tiropita. Bah. if there was any feta in it , it was too subtle to notice. it tasted like cream cheese(maybe ricotta) and had the same creamy consistency, no herbs, no chunks of feta,. a little disappointed, but I ate them anyway.

Thank you for showing my friend from Argentina what family in Richmond is all about with the most extravagant amazing yummy food that only Yia Yia can make!! of course we had to do it old-school at the community table. Thank you to our wonderful server who was witty, funny super helpful with menu suggestions, fast courteous, and super super hip. Bone in lamp shank. 500% melt in your mouth. Lamb frites: I do not have words. Just big smile and bigger belly. So delicious!!

Surprised by a dear friend we celebrated our 38th anniversary. Our server since it was our first time dining here gave us the history and his recommendations which all proved to be exquisite. Our family reunion and anniversary celebration couldn’t be any more special!!! Thanks to Jesse! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

It was a bit loud , but that's most likely due to the bar area. The place is very small so you're practically sitting under someone at the bar. The salad was very good , but the pasta and red meat suace was not that good, needed salt or cheese to balance out the cinnamon. The dolma grape leaves where 15$ for 4 and they where barely filled with this paste inside that I guess I'm just not used too. I'm used to middle Eastern dolma that has rice and many ingredients that you get at a masiss kabob or season alley or just about any middle east place. Other than that the service was great.

We loved the service and the delectable morsels that never ended with the nuance of Greece. Stella's serves top quality ingredients with ample portions that makes you think Yia Yia is in the back conducting the symphony of cooks to produce such on point fare.

We’ve been coming to Stella’s for a number of years and have always enjoyed the food, service, and ambience - not just of the restaurant, but of the entire block. It is a cozy spot and we have tried tables for dinner but ultimately enjoy sitting at the bar. They tried and true menu is delicious - if there was one thing I would request to be changed it would be to offer a mix of appetizers without the pork souvlaki. We will be back!

A wonderful Greek bar and restaurant!

Service, drinks and food are excellent!!! First time here and 100000% will be going back again and again. So dang good!

OKAY… does Stella’s even need another incredible review? YES, ABSOLUTELY. When I tell you literally everything I have placed in my mouth from this place is an absolute masterpiece. I’m not exaggerating. From the cocktails to the dessert. Absolutely phenomenal. There were things on the menu and cocktails that I wouldn’t normally choose but when I did, I was blown away and I regret nothing. Trust your servers they know what they’re talking about when they recommend ANYTHING from this place. It’s really hard to get a reservation so plan ahead.

First of all, the restaurant was packed on a Monday afternoon at 2. This is always a good sign. We shared several small plates during our lunch at Stella’s. The grilled Octopus, which had a wonderful grilled flavor and texture. The shaved lamb with lemon potatoes baked with feta cheese and onions, which was flavorful and satisfying. And the Zucchini fritters with a tzatziki dip on the side, which was delicious and filling. Afterwards we had the caramel gelato and Ekmek (custard with shredded fried philo. Both were a perfect ending to a great lunch. The waitress was very helpful in describing the dishes and the service was excellent. We will return!!

I Love this place very Authentic everything is Delicious I really enjoy the Spanikopita the Greek Salad is Huge and very tasty full of all the goodies I highly Recommend this place to anyone Paul

Now one of my favorite food spots in Richmond - everything was absolutely perfect. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Visited family in Richmond. Treated to an amazing dinner! Highly recommend! As good as any restaurant in Nashville TN where I live!! Can't wait to go back!!

Great night celebrating a surprise engagement. Too late to make reservations but still able to get a great table outside. Travis our server was awesome and really made the night extra special. The food and cocktails were absolutely delicious and the service was perfect.

It's worth visiting if you're in the area.

Visited for lunch with my son and daughter-in-law. A pleasant and enjoyable meal. Ordering and serving were all friendly. The amount of food was incredible. In the end, none of the four people emptied their plates cleanly. The taste wasn't bad either I didn't take a picture, but the hummus was delicious.

Fantastic food. Everything was cooked and grilled to perfection. I highly recommend the oven cooked chicken and potatoes, simple and delicious.

Fantastic meal with great service. Absolutely lived up to the hype.

This place missed the mark. For all the local hype, eating here was like that disappointment you get in middle school when that cute girl you’ve been eyeing denied your dance request at the weekend bar mitzvah. The food wasn’t bad, don’t get me wrong, but that’s the problem…for all the hype, THE FOOD IS JUST AVERAGE. the flavors made the chefs appear like they are cooking for the local retirement community that can’t differentiate spicy vs. umami, it’s like they tried to make their food just flavorful enough so you can taste what you are missing out on, but bland enough to make you not want to go back. The service felt fake, as if you should be honored to be eating there, it was loud, very very loud. Too dark. The ambiance and atmosphere missed the mark as well, did not get the bullseye on those categories, definitely not. Overall, an OVERHYPED EXPENSIVE RESTAURANT. I thought the other close by Greek restaurant called Athens was much, much better, more authentic experience.

I am not Greek, but I believe this was an authentic Greek gastronomic experience. What I loved the most about it was the story of the business, photos, and history of the idea.

The best of food, cocktails, service, servers, vibe

Visited for the first time on recommendation of a friend! Definitely worth the visit the food was really good and our server darren was really sweet! Knew the whole menu off by heart she was really helpful I will say however, When I called in to make a reservation the man who answered the phone was probably the ruddest person Ive spoken to in my life. I truly contemplated not coming just because of him, which would have been a true shame because this place was great Maybe just have someone else answer the phone lol

Food and drinks were so good and so filling. The restaurant brings out bread and oil to start which was delicious. The Santorini cocktail was delicious. Lots of great vegan food options!

Great service! Bartender recommended a great bottle of wine. Food was awesome!

We had a great lunch on our one-day tour of Richmond.

The crab and shiitake soup is amazing. If you enjoy a strong drink, check out the Santorini!! Our server was great and the area is beautiful.

Best brunch in the city! Great traditional favoritesvand Greek specialties! Grab your friends and enjoy Sunday Funday!

We had catering from Stella’s and their salmon is the best in town! For the first time ever, Stella’s made a small error in our order and went over the top to make it right, by delivering to our house and adding a yummy extra by way of apology. I wish they made mistakes more often! Thank you, Stella’s!

Regular menu is good but always get the specials!

Love the ambiance. Food came out fast and was flavorful. Service was efficient and accommodating. Would definitely come back!

my mom loves Stella‘s so I end up there quite a bit including for her birthday. It’s a little pricey, but I’ve been there as someone who eats meat and I’ve also been there as someone who doesn’t eat meat since I've only been a vegetarian for a year and both meals were incredible. I definitely recommend I think it’s worth the money the atmospheres amazing.

A pleasant surprise for a visitor like myself. Generous portions, tasty food, and little small surprises to enrich your taste palette.

Wonderful Greek cuisine with touches of European gurme dishes. Authentic taste of Mediterranean food made from fresh ingredients carefully selected from a great variety of different traditional resources. Experience fish especially!!!

All the dishes we tried were excellent and generously portioned! Shared the charred octopus, the special lamb lollipops, and the pastichiatho 22. Delicious! Finished with the dessert, ekmeth, rich yet refreshing and cool. Will definitely be back to try new dishes!

The food, atmosphere and service are all excellent! I like their Greek salad, dolmades and spanakopita the most!

Had a great dinner with my daughter. Everything was delicious!

I have never tipped the cheese slicer at Publix. Or the seafood wrapper at Kroger. Or the cashier at Ellwood Thompson's. Or the shelf stocker at Target. Getting the picture, Stella's Grocery?

Maybe the best restaurant in Richmond. Absolutely delicious food. Upscale greek done to a T. Always a pleaser. Haven't had a bad dish there yet!

Amazing, would eat here again in a heart beat!

I was in Richmond for work this week and stopped by Stella’s upon recommendation. I can see why it’s a locals favorite! Everything from the braised lamb (meal I ordered) to the atmosphere, and customer service was wonderful. I highly recommend it!

This place is absolute best!!! Food, service - everything is great!

If you’re in Richmond and like Mediterranean food, go here! I had an amazing lunch with friends. I had the full Branzino, with wonderful service, great trip with humus, eggplant, and pita.

We had dined here from out of town pre-COVID and really liked it. Sadly, we did not feel like the food was the same quality as before. Food was just not very good this time. Either not quality, not fresh, or not cooked right. I have eaten Greek tiropita (cheese pies) everywhere, and I regret to say these are the worst ones I have ever had. The phyllo was hard and burned. No flavor. Very odd. The Greek salad was ordered by two in our party, and they brought it out in one humongous bowl - that looked like a serving bowl. We asked for it to be split on two plates so they could manage it, but they refused to do that. We find that that request is almost always met today wherever you dine. The desserts did not taste fresh. In the positive side, the front desk and wait staff were mostly friendly and professional - which the exception of the salad splitting issue. Maybe we just hit an off night, bcs the place was packed. So clearly Richmonders seem to like Stella’s.

Thank you Kona for facilitating a wonderful dining experience. Your attention to detail was impeccable and impressive. My friend and I started with the octopus appetizer which was the perfect texture and had soul satisfying taste. Then I had dove into a whole branzino cooked to perfection which was served with a sauce so good, I was wishing to have it as a soup on the side! hehe. My friend had the rockfish special and cleaned his plate back to it's shiny and luminous state. Thank you, Stella's! I'll be back for round two soon. :)

As a big big fan of Greek food, I was really excited when I stumbled across all of the amazing reviews for Stella’s. I rushed to make a reservation for lunch the same day - and could not see any availability. Luckily, I decided to try my luck by getting there as soon as they opened… And fortunately there was an option for seating at the bar. From the amazing cocktails to the fantastically fresh ingredients and generous portion sizes - everything about lunch at Stella’s was delectable and mouthwatering. I would highly recommended the Fried Kalamari and Pan Seared Salmon!! The special of the day was the whole Branzino with Spanakorizo and that also blew my tastebuds away. The general vibe at the restaurant was very homily. It was clear that it’s a great spot to go to with family, friends and also an intimate date. The team were all super friendly and experienced. Looking forward to visiting again to sample items off of the dinner menu 🍽️.

One of the best restaurants in Richmond. The food and drinks are incredible, the service is great.

Food is great 👍 Great wine choice 👍 great service!!

Worth the wait! A friend snagged a reservation and invited me along and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to try various items on the menu. For appetizers we had the meatballs (phenomenal), the shrimp (delicious), the flaming cheese (excellent), and the phyllo with cheese (tasty). For mains I had the lamb shank which fell off the bone and my friends had the chicken and crab cakes… to which all raved about. We were too full for dessert as the portions are ridiculous..probably could have shared three apps and 2 mains instead of 4 and 4. Can’t wait to go back and take my husband.

The braised lamb shank changed my view on food entirely, whatever I eat now is bland and boring compared to that lamb.

Stella's is a Richmond institution! Hard to get a reservation but worth the wait. Classic Greek specialties and delicious nightly specials.

Highly recommend Stella's. I will definitely visit again. Awesome food, service and ambience.

After many years of hearing only raving positives about Stella's, I finally went and experienced all I'd heard for myself for a birthday lunch celebration. The atmosphere is elegant and pristine while still feeling casual and comfortable. Our server, Gabe, was exceptional: attentive and present, patient, intentional, humorous, and very well-versed in his recommendations for us. Every drink and dish we tried was exquisite in ways my layman's palette can't even identify. The main courses were especially large portions; they would have been well worth the price even at a smaller scale. We give our highest praise and gratitude for a memorable experience!

I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. Hard place to get a reservation but if you sneak in around 5:30 you'll always get a seat at the bar or community table. Food and service are fantastic!!!

Just ate here. Phenomenal staff, generous portions, incredible food. The Stella’s kalamari, the pistacha-forget-the-name house special pasta, the mousaka were all absolutely phenomenal

The appetizers were a hit, and my main dish was deliciously authentic. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ However, my friend's meal didn't quite hit the mark. Despite this, the place has a nice vibe, and the service was fantastic. Worth a visit, but some dishes might be hit or miss.

LOVE this place...as do all of the foodies of Richmond. Make a reservation a month in advance for dinner. Yes, it's that good!

Intoxicatingly satisfying cuisine!

Nice neighborhood restaurant, good location, excellent menu and preparation

Stella's is my favorite restaurant in town because of the atmosphere, the consistency in food, and the service. And, it's reasonably priced. They serve up authentic Greek dishes, have a great selection of cocktails, quality olive oil, friendly staff, etc. Highly recommend!

Stella’s is my favorite restaurant in Richmond. Only when comparing it to my prior experiences there can I say that it almost lived up to expectations. The saganaki wasn’t quite as good as I remembered for some reason. It was also so loud last night that our server had trouble hearing with us and she seemed to get annoyed with the resulting miscommunication. The baked rockfish “stole the show” according to my date.

The best of Greek food in the city!

Always an excellent time all around while dining at Stella’s!

I had a lamb gyro and it seemed flavorless. Bland and sort of gross. Richmond loves Stella’s and they do the amenities (fresh bread, the Stella’s postcard…) so well. Inside is too loud. We ate outside — my sister loves Stella’s and so we go for her birthday. But the food just doesn’t seem special to me. I had the mushroom soup also which I would not have ordered had I know it was in a cream sauce and so salty.

Our server Kona was fabulous! Attentive and helpful! We loved the food and all of his suggestions!

Food is wonderful! We dined on a Tuesday evening and it was very busy!

What's the hype about this place again? Yes, they have good salad, though.

Great job modifying order for allergies! Always perfect.

It’s a guaranteed fabulous meal from start to finish. You will leave happy and satisfied. Touche

Elevated neighborhood spot with great ambiance, service, and modern Greek food.

Very enjoyable lunch. Reservations were helpful. Food was delicious. Wait staff was attentive and very professional. Definitely will return and recommend Stella’s

A great, authentic Greek experience. Family atmosphere. Wonderful food. Attentive server. Will make it a point to visit any time we're in Richmond.

I love to take out of town guests here, always oneof the highlights of everyone's visit.

Great food. The waiter was exceptional.  The only thing I disliked was seating was very close, and you felt squished in the the table area.

Local treasure. My wife has been coming to Stella's since a kid ( it was a different location back then). Always great food. Recommend.

Mine was a return visit after many years, and my experience was every bit as satisfying the second time as it was the first!

Tried a series of small plates: eggplant dip, cheesy flaming portobello, Stella's garden, grilled octopus. All were delicious. Had a Stella Artois on tap and Santorini cocktail. Both were fine. Service was good too. Would definitely go back.

Excellent food and service as always. Wish they would change their chairs to a more comfortable seating area. Chairs are too low, hard and not comfortable.

Excellent oysters corfu were outstanding. Meal was most memorable…

Kona was our server; he enhanced our experience with excellent service! The hummus, pita, lamb lolipops, the octopus, rock fish risotto, the braised lamb were all amazing!!!

Always love Stella's. Great food, great service, beautiful space.

Always great. It’s loud but that it part of the ambiance of Stella’s

One of my favorite places to eat in Richmond. Exceptional flavors in every dish we ordered.