La Stella Trattoria Restaurant Menu

Address

321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5, Canada

Opening Hours

Sunday 4–8:30 pm

Saturday 4–9 pm

Monday Closed

Tues Day Closed

Wednesday 5–8:30 pm

Thursday 5–8:30 pm

Friday 4–9 pm

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Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at LaStella

At LaStella, we’re driven by a passion for traditional Italian cooking, where fresh ingredients meet timeless techniques. Our chefs meticulously prepare each dish using old-world methods to create authentic, mouth-watering classics.

Wood-Fired Perfection

We’re proud to be the first in Nanaimo to import a wood-fired pizza oven, cooking up crispy, smoky delights that will transport you to Italy.

Handcrafted Pasta

Every day, our skilled pasta makers create handmade pasta from scratch, using only the finest ingredients. And for our gluten-sensitive friends, we offer freshly made, gluten-free pasta, crafted with love using our own secret recipe.

Join the LaStella Family

Come taste the difference that passion and tradition make. Let us share our love for Italian cuisine with you!

Customer Reviews

DEFINITELY on my re-visit list whenever I go back to Nanaimo! We ordered 4 pastas on a tight schedule of catching a ferry, so they kindly served our pastas quickly so we wouldn't rush. One of the pastas was their signature beef gnocchi, which tasted phenomenal even though we did not usually like gnocchis. Given that i lived in Italy for 2 years, their pastas really exceeded my expectations and more. The duck ragu and the prawn pastas were good too but can't beat the gnocchi. After the meal, we sped to the ferry, and upon boarding, I realized I left my fanny pack there, which contained my wallet, IDs, and home keys, so naturally, I panicked throughout the entire ferry ride, only to find out that the restaurant was already closed and that they would be open for business 2 days later

A cozy place with good food. We ordered the beef brisket gnocchi (not really my taste but my husband loved it) and the campanelle which I really liked. Their tiramisu was one of the best ones I've ever had and I loved that our server was really paying attention to our needs and was super nice. I would probably come back to eat here again when we visit Nanaimo. Will probably try the creamy pastas next time ☺️ Better book a reservation if you're coming on a weekend I guess. I booked a last minute reservation and good thing I did because the place was really full for dinner.

A cozy place with amazing Italian food. Every bite was delicious and a treat. It's good to book a reservation as this place is always busy. The staff are cheerful and friendly.