Cafe Stella was - up to a year ago - one of my favorite finds in LA.
Sadly, not anymore. The service has turned into an actor's studio (another waiter had to bring out our entrees because our server was talking up his ""directoral debut"" with the entertainment-connected couple next to us). The food, luckily, is still really wonderful (the halibut it divine), but because of the service and the recently overcrowded outdoor seating (only a year ago, the seating felt roomy and romantic), I'm thinking that takeout may be the best option from now on. It's always sad to see a classic fall below par. C'est la vie in LA.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Inattentive servers, Crowded
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