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Stella's
17 Monarch Bay Plaza
Dana Point, CA 92629
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Happy Hour Menu
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Lunch Menu
Primo
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$8.00
Grilled brick-oven bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil
Tonno D'Stella
$14.00
Sesame crusted ahi tuna served with wasabi, arugula and ginger cucumber slaw
Gamberi al Limone
$14.00
Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine & lemon butter sauce over creamy polenta
Calamari Fritti
$14.00
Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried, served with spicy tomato-basil and citrus aioli
Zuppa & Insalate
Minestrone Di Verdure
$8.00
Fresh vegetable, bean and pasta soup
Mista Di Casa
$8.00
Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, brick-oven croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare
Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing and croutons and topped with shaved reggiano
- $9.00
- Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad $14.00
- Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Ceasar Salad $20.00
Caprese
$9.00
Season's best tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and pesto
Zuppa D'Cippolle
$8.00
Italian onion soup topped with brick-oven crouton and aged provolone
Caprino Di Lamponi
$9.00
Organic mixed greens tossed with fresh raspberries and toasted almonds and goat cheese crumbles and raspberry vinaigrette
Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-Style Pizza with a lightly charred thin crust from the wood burning brick oven. Toppings are from the finest and most fresh seasonal ingredients
Margherita
$12.00
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella
Bianca
$13.00
Mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta di bufala, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Portabella
$13.00
Grilled mushrooms, red onions, goat cheese, Italian parsley, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Astarita
$13.00
Italian sweet sausage, house-made meatballs, imported salami, fresh oregano, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Serious Italian Pastas
Garlic Bread
$5.00
Enjoy Wood-fired flatbread, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil and herbs
Capellini Checca
$14.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with sautéed garlic, fresh basil and vine ripened tomatoes
Linguini Con Vongole O'Cozze
$16.00
Linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams or mussels, steamed in garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce or marinara sauce
Penne Melanzane
$14.00
Penne pasta with breaded eggplant, ricotta, tomatoes, garlic and marinara
Linguini Bolognese
$15.00
Linguini pasta topped with Stella's famous meat sauce and house-made meatballs
Penne Con Pollo e Dragoncello
$15.00
Penne pasta tossed with grilled chicken breast, sundried tomatoes in a tarragon cream sauce. (Recipe requested by Bon Appetit)
Capellini Con Salmone
$19.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with morsels of wild salmon, sautéed with fresh garlic in a creamy pesto sauce
Ravioli Di Casa
$15.00
Parmigiano reggiano, ricotta, mozzarella, Stella's meatball, tomato basil marinara
Penne Con Salsiccie e Rapini
$14.00
Penne pasta tossed with Italian sweet sausage, broccoli rapini in a tomato basil marinara
Penne Con Porcini e Prosciutto
$16.00
Penne pasta in spicy tomato-cream sauce, prosciutto, porcini mushrooms & rosemary
Secondi
Vitello Saltinbocca
$19.00
Milk fed veal scaloppini topped with imported prosciutto & sage cooked in white wine & veal reduction
Vitello Piccata
$19.00
Milk fed veal scaloppini sautéed with shallots, garlic, lemon, Pinot Grigio and capers
Pollo Parmigiana
$15.00
Breaded and pounded boneless chicken breast, baked with marinara sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese, served with linguine marinara
Pollo Calabria
$15.00
Sautéed boneless chicken breast topped with imported proscuitto, broccoli rapini, garlic and spicy marinara sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$15.00
Thinly sliced eggplant, lightly coated, deep fried and layered with marinara, basil ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano, baked to perfection
- Add grilled chicken breast for
- $8.00
Primo
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$10.00
Grilled brick-oven bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Capesante all'Arrabbiata
$16.00
Seared jumbo fresh scallops, roasted peppers, arugula with spicy arrabiata
Scampi Adriatico
$16.00
Jumbo shrimp, breaded Adriatic style, grilled with garlic, parsley chile flakes & olive oil. Served over braised cabbage sautéed with leeks and dried apricots
Gamberi al Limone
$16.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine & lemon butter sauce over polenta cake
Tonno D'Stella
$16.00
Sesame crusted Ahi tuna served with wasabi, arugula and ginger cucumber slaw
Calamari Fritti
$14.00
Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried, served with spicy tomato-basil and citrus aioli
Stella's Crab Cakes
$16.00
Lumps of blue crab tossed with shallots, garlic and herbs, sautéed and served with citrus aioli
Cozze alla Tarantina
$14.00
Sautéed black mussels in white wine or tomato broth
Frittelle di Formaggio
$14.00
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomato-balsamic glaze
Carpaccio Di Manzo
$16.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shallots, arugula, shaved parmigiano and lemon extra virgin olive oil
Polpette di Stella
$12.00
Three meatballs with marinara, parmigiano reggiano. Served with brick-oven bread
Salsiccie all'Abbruzzese
$16.00
Sautéed sausages, red onion, spinach, garlic, chile flakes, raisins, red bell peppers & pine nuts
Zuppa & Insalate
Minestrone Di Verdure
$8.00
Fresh vegetable, bean and pasta soup
Zuppa D'Cipolle
$8.00
Italian onion soup topped with brick-oven crouton and aged provolone
Minestra Del Giorno
Ask your sever for our Daily Soup Special
Mista Di Casa
$8.00
Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, brick-oven croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare
$9.00
Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with ceasar dressing, croutons and topped with shaved parmigiano reggiano
Insalata di Spinaci
$9.00
Baby spinach tossed with sundried tomatoes, oranges and mouth watering citrus vinaigrette
Caprino Di Lamponi
$9.00
Organic mixed greens tossed with fresh raspberries and toasted almonds, goat cheese crumbles and raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese
$12.00
Seasons best tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and pesto
Burrata
$16.00
Burrata cheese with heirloom tomatoes, baby wild arugula and aged balsamic reduction
Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-Style Pizza with a lightly charred thin crust from the wood burning brick oven. Toppings are from the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients
Pizza Margherita
$14.00
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella
Pizza Portabella
$14.00
Grilled mushrooms, red onions, goat cheese, Italian parsley, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce
Pizza Astarita
$15.00
Italian sweet sausage, housemade meatballs, imported salami, fresh oregano, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Pizza Bianca
$15.00
Mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta di bufala, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Serious Italian Pastas
Garlic Bread
$5.00
Enjoy wood-fired flatbread, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil and herbs
Capellini Checca
$22.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with sautéed garlic, fresh basil and ripened tomatoes
Capellini Con Scampi
$28.00
Angel hair pasta surrounded by jumbo shrimp in a garlic white wine sauce with basil and extra virgin olive oil
Linguini Bolognese
$24.00
Linguini pasta topped with Stella's famous meat sauce and house-made meatballs
Linguini Con Vongole O'Cozze
$26.00
Linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams or mussels, steamed in garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce or marinara sauce
Linguini Con Calamari
$26.00
Linguini pasta sautéed with calamari, garlic, light spicy tomato & basil sauce
Penne Con Porcini e Speaki
$26.00
Penne pasta with spicy tomato-cream sauce, smoked prosciutto porcini mushrooms and a touch of rosemary
Fettucine Mare alla Vodka
$35.00
Fettucini with lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari with Grey Goose Vodka sauce
Penne Con Pollo e Dragoncello
$24.00
Penne pasta tossed with grilled chicken breast, sundried tomatoes in a tarragon cream sauce. (Recipe requested by Bon Appetit)
Penne Con Salsiccie e Rapini
$24.00
Penne pasta tossed with Italian sweet sausage, broccoli rapini in a tomato basil marinara
Penne Melanzane
$22.00
Penne pasta with breaded eggplant, ricotta, tomatoes, garlic and marinara
Ravioli di Casa
$21.00
Parmigiano reggiano, ricotta, mozzarella, Stella's meatball, tomato basil marinara
Secondi
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$24.00
Thinly sliced eggplant, lightly coated, deep fried and layered with marinara, basil ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano, baked to perfection
- Add grilled chicken breast for
- $8.00
Pollo Calabria
$26.00
Sautéed boneless breast of chicken topped with imported proscuitto, broccoli rapini, garlic and spicy marinara sauce
Pollo Piccata
$26.00
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with shallots, garlic, lemon, Pinot Grigio and capers
Pollo Parmigiana
$26.00
Breaded and pounded boneless chicken breast, baked with marinara sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese, served with linguine marinara
Vitello Saltinbocca
$32.00
Milk fed Veal scaloppini topped with imported prosciutto & sage cooked in white wine & veal reduction
Vitello Marsala
$30.00
Milk fed veal scaloppine sautéed with mushroom marsala sauce served with risotto and vegetables
Vitello Piccata
$30.00
Milk fed veal scaloppine sautéed with shallots, garlic, lemon, Pinot Grigio and capers
Capesante Venezia
$34.00
Seared jumbo scallops, capellini in a spicy Grey Goose Vodka tomato sauce
Salmone al Pomodoro
$29.00
Wild fillet of salmon topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and olive oil
Salmone Sorrento
$30.00
Seared filet of salmon topped with sundried tomato, artichoke hearts and porcini mushrooms
Sogliola di Nonno
$32.00
Sautéed filet of pacific sole topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and olive oil or piccata sauce
Appetizer
Polpette di Stella
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce
- Happy Hour $8.00
- Lounge $12.00
Cozze alla tarantina
Sautéed black mussels, white wine or tomato broth
- Happy Hour $8.00
- Lounge $14.00
Tonno di Stella
Sesame crusted ahi tuna,wasabi, arugula and ginger cucumber slaw
- Happy Hour $9.00
- Lounge $16.00
Scampi Adriatico
Jumbo shrimp, breaded Adriatic style, grilled with garlic, parsley, chile flakes & olive oil over braised cabbage, leeks and dried apricots
- Happy Hour $10.00
- Lounge $16.00
Bolognese
Home-made meat sauce, penne rigate with a dollop of Ricotta
- Happy Hour $9.00
- Lounge $12.00
Bruschetta
Brick-oven toast, vine ripened tomatoes, tossed with fresh garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
- Happy Hour $6.00
- Lounge $10.00
Frittelle di Formaggio
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomatoes & balsamic dipping sauce
- Happy Hour $7.00
- Lounge $14.00
Calamari Fritti
Tender Crispy Fried Calamari served with marinara sauce and citrus aioli
- Happy Hour $9.00
- Lounge $14.00
Stella's Crab Cakes
Lumps of blue crab tossed with shallots, garlic and herbs, sautéed and served with citrus aioli
- Happy Hour $10.00
- Lounge $16.00
Gamberi al Limone
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine & lemon butter sauce over polenta cake
- Happy Hour $10.00
- Lounge $16.00
Capesante all'Arrabbiata
Seared jumbo scallops, roasted peppers, arugula, arrabiata sauce & arugula salad
- Happy Hour $10.00
- Lounge $16.00
Salsiccie all'Abbruzzese
Sautéed sausage, garlic, onion, raisins, spinach red bell pepper, pine nuts & chile flakes
- Happy Hour $8.00
- Lounge $16.00
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shallots, arugula, shaved Parmesan and lemon extra virgin olive oil
- Happy Hour $9.00
- Lounge $16.00
Cocktails & Martinis
Margarita Messicana
$12.00
A little of Italy and a lot south of the border! Made with sugar cane rum"cachaca". fresh lime, a float of amaretto and brown sugar truly...Margabella!
Cioccolatini
$12.00
Chocolate and vanilla vodka shaken with Bailey's Irish cream and a hint of Kahlua
Martini con Melagrana Fresca
$12.00
Our pomegranate martini with vodka, orange liqueur, sqeeze of fresh lemon juice and a splash of fresh pomegranate juice
Appletini di Papa Joe
$12.00
Vodka and Apple Pucker shaken together and garnished with Mikee's house made brandied black cherries. This one will definitely grow on you!
Marcotini
$12.00
Vanilla vodka, Chef Marco's house made limoncello shaken with a dollop of whip cream
Tommaso a la Vecchia Maniera
$12.00
Kentucky bourbon muddled with Mikee's house made brandied cherries, fresh orange, angostura bitter and sugar
Arancia Sanguigna del Padrino
$12.00
Our blood orange martini with orange vodka, orange liqueur, shaken with our house made blood orange fruit juice blend
Bellissima Goccia di Limone
$12.00
Citrus vodka, Italian liqueur, hand crafted sweet & sour and fresh lemon
Martini Magnifico
$14.00
Ketel One vodka, Beefeaters gin and a splash of dry vermouth, with house made gorgonzola stuffed olives
Martini al Caffe di Mikee's
$12.00
Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, Semplicemente delizioso!
Happy Hour Special
All Lounge Menu Items (Generally our Appetizers) are about 1/2 off during Happy Hour. We also offer the following special items during Happy Hour
Baby Mixed Salad with Arugula
$7.00
Valencia orange, toasted almonds, parmigiano reggiano, aged balsamic reduction
Stella's Meatball Sliders
$7.00
House made meatballs, mozzarella and toasted bun
Cozze alla Tarantina
$8.00
Sauteed black mussels in white wine or tomato broth
Pizza Margherita
$9.00
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella
House Made Meatball Pizza
$10.00
House made meatballs, fresh oregano, sundried tomatoes, Italian parsley & mozzarella
Martinis
$7.00Wine
$6.00Dessert
Tartufo Classico
$8.00
Zabaione cream center, chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnut topped with cocoa powderl
California Tartufo
$8.00
Vanilla & chocolate gelato dipped in rich dark chocolate shell
Tiramisu
$9.00
Lady Fingers dipped in coffee and Marsala wine with mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
Cannoli
$7.00
Tube-shaped pastry shell filled with sweet, creamy ricotta
Gelato con Limoncello
$9.00
Lemon gelato swirled together with house made Limoncello
Tris di Sorbetti
$9.00
Chef's choice of seasonal sorbet, topped with fresh berries
Crème Brulee
$8.00
Egg custard with caramelized sugar
Soup or Salad
Octopus Salad
Octopus sautéed with bell pepper, celery, potatoes, arugula in a light citrus vinaigrette
Capresse Burrata
Baby Wild Arugula tossed in Balsamic truffle vinaigrette with sliced Heirloom Tomatoes topped with Burrata Cheese
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Main Course
Halibut in Crostata di Pistacchi
Fresh halibut encrusted with pistachio nuts, over avocado, mango pico de gallo served with fingerling potatoes and vegetables
Fileto Della Mama
Filet Mignon in a cognac reduction sauce, caramelized onions served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Ossobucco
Braised Veal Shanks in Cacciatore Sauce (Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Herbs) Served over risotto saffron
Ciopino
Italian Style Seafood Bouillabaisse, includes Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Salmon, Fish, and Lobster Tail, in a flavorful Spicy Red Sauce
Pollo Valdostana
Chicken breast topped with melted Fontana cheese and a demi glaze reduction sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Pappardelle
Pappardelle pasta with Porcini Mushroom sauce with a touch of brandy topped with filet mignon slices
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded and pounded eggplant baked with marinara sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese and served with linguine marinara
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
Stella is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest products, housemade cheeses and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella’s is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge or dinning alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu, whatever your pleasure or your mood, Stella’s can make it happen!