restaurant time

Before the holidays it was my friend/roommate's birthday and to celebrate we went out for dinner with our other roomie. We went to Stella in the South End of Boston, and let me tell you, it was yummy!

The small space has a very relaxed atmosphere but at the same time offers classiness and a romantic vibe with dim lighting and candles. Our waiter was great and made a lot of helpful suggestions (his southern accent was also adorable).

Everything on the menu sounded delicious but I was craving pasta and went for the classic spaghetti and meatballs. It was a great choice, the pasta and sauce were great, and the meatballs had a kick of spice that made them different from any meatball I've ever had and really brought the dish together. Oh...and the portion was HUGE. The birthday girl got gnocchi and Emily ordered a specialty pizza, and after sampling both, along with ordering the tiramisu for dessert, I determined Stella was definitely a winner.

On a college budget, Stella was a little out of my everyday price range, but for a special occasion it's a superb option. I recommend you check it out, but make reservations!

p.s. I just love the name too!

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