cafe stella offers some of the best dining atmosphere is los angeles. tucked neatly behind the storefronts at sunset junction in silverlake, the closely situated patio dining is perfect for the euro-vibe-craving angeleno. crowded but unobnoxious at 8pm on a wednesday, my companion and i stuck to the appetizers, desserts and wines, forgoing the more expensive dinners. and neither of us felt cheated. The food was outstanding, if standard-issue, and worked quite well with the wine. the waitstaff was relaxed and friendly (fyi to you impatient eaters: service was hardly prompt) and provided very unpretensious guidance (always nice).
Escargot was exciting, cheese plate was slightly skimpy but very good, heirloom tomato salad was perhaps the highlight, and wines quality. the shortbread/lemon curd dessert is not to be missed.
In combining unbeatable ambience with un-crushing prices AND a very respectable menu, one cannot go wrong with stella.
Pros: atmosphere, food
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