Stella — Restaurant in Truckee

I stayed at Gravity Haus for a couple days this week, and ate at Stella twice for breakfast and once for dinner. I’d definitely eat here again, especially if I stay in Truckee again.

The breakfast on the first day was really nice! The coffee was pretty good even though it was self-serve. I got the traditional breakfast and loooooved the potatoes and bacon. The potatoes were particularly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The scrambled eggs were bland and overcooked though.

That night I had dinner there, got the seared scallops which were probably the best cooked scallops I’ve had in a long time. We also had the truffle gnocchi, rack of lamb, rice pudding, and cheesecake. Overall, the food was excellent but each thing had a small miss short of being absolutely perfect. For example, some of the greens in the scallop entree was overly salty or that the cheesecake’s brown butter crumble had some bigger granules of sugar that made the experience gritty and felt like pieces of sand. Still highly recommend this place though.

Then the following morning we stopped by to have breakfast. I got the traditional breakfast and was a bit surprised. The waitress (a different person from yesterday) noticed my reaction and asked if I had any questions. I told her that the scrambled eggs looked better compared to yesterday’s. She explained that it’s a different chef (and yes it was). I enjoyed the eggs more and the bread. The bacon was still good, maybe a bit crispier if some people like that more. The potatoes were less crispy and fluffy though. Still good and would come again!

I was only disappointed that their coffee machine wasn’t working when we had breakfast the second day. My husband and I each ordered the berry smoothie though and found it to be good and not too sweet!

Both days the service was very attentive and nice. Chef Watkins came to talk to patrons at dinner...

I had the pleasure of dining at Stella Restaurant last night, and it was nothing short of amazing. We were walk-ins, and despite not having a reservation, the staff accommodated us quickly and graciously, which set a great tone for the evening.

Our server, Gina, was exceptional. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. Her friendly demeanor truly elevated the dining experience.

We started with the Ahi Flatbread, which was a delightful combination of fresh ingredients that really complemented the tuna. It was light yet flavorful, a perfect start to the meal. I also had the pumpkin dish, which was a surprising highlight! The blend of spices and textures made it both comforting and unique, a dish I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys seasonal flavors.

For the main course, my husband had the cod, and it was cooked to perfection—tender, flaky, and packed with flavor. Every bite was a testament to the restaurant’s attention to detail and quality.

Overall, our experience at Stella was fantastic. The food, the service, and the atmosphere all came together to make it a memorable evening. We will definitely be...

We’ve dined at restaurants around the world and we were delighted with the creativity of the chef and the talent in the kitchen. The service was excellent too.

We started with the oysters which were yummy.

We followed up with the miso eggplant appetizer which was amazing. We’ve never tasted anything like it. We highly recommend giving it a try. It packs a punch flavor-wise so we recommend splitting it.

We opted for the bone marrow entree with chimchurri sauce which was not as we expected. We’ve had it simply served with salt so the acidic flavor of the sauce and salad was unexpected.

We also had the octopus which was truly delicious. This we also recommend. It was a lovely combination of flavors and textures.

We ended with the deconstructed cheesecake which they served with a candle in honor of my birthday. Tasty stuff.

We’d talked to a few folks in Truckee who had mixed reviews of the restaurant which made us nervous about our choice but we were very happy with the choice. Don’t let the casual atmosphere mislead you. The menu is creative and well worth...