Stella's Greek Cuisine

4.6
347 reviews

About

Greek Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Stella's Greek Cuisine
4783 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL
34231, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
347 reviews
5 stars
300
4 stars
13
3 stars
7
2 stars
9
1 star
18

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food for being authentic, fresh, and delicious, with many highlighting specific dishes like moussaka, lentil soup, and baklava.

Service Experience

While many reviews noted friendly and attentive service, there were also complaints about rude interactions and rushed service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as cozy and charming, creating a welcoming environment that feels like a taste of Greece.

Reservation Policy

Several customers emphasized the importance of making reservations due to the restaurant's small size and popularity, with some expressing frustration over being turned away without one.
  • HL
    Helena Lockwood
    Dec 31, 2025
    5.0
    What a cozy atmosphere! Beautifuly decorated, beautiful Greek music playing. The food was absolutely delicious! I would go back any time.
  • DS
    Debbie Sullivan
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Four of us paid our first visit (and definitely not the last!) to Stella's earlier this month. We loved the atmosphere, music, terrific food, and wonderful service. The menu is incredible, prices are very good value for what we received, and all dishes were exemplary. We were only sorry that we had no room for any of the appealing desserts. We will definitely return soon! Tip: this is a small restaurant so be sure to make a reservation by following the link on Stella's website. Yelp handles the reservations and texts reminders.
  • DB
    Dayle Berke
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    This spot was amazing! If you are looking for authentic Greek cuisine then this 100% the place you need to go. The owners Pietro and Stella are absolutely wonderful and took the time to tell us all about their food, family, and history. We can't wait to come back and are already planning our next visit.
  • TF
    Terra Fina
    Dec 24, 2025
    5.0
    We love this cozy restaurant on the south side of Sarasota. It has the best Greek food in town, and wonderful music and friendly staff. The Christmas dinner menu was tasty this year washed down with nectar and baklava. Salud.
  • MF
    Michael Fenichel
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    OK Google! My first restaurant review 'here'. Because.... I've raved and recommended word-of-mouth and on some foodie sites... Just curious... And the reviews I'm seeing here are spot-on, giving me little to add. Thin-sliced: The appetizers, soups, salads and entrées I've seen or had: all amazing. As others say, "home-made" (and if you hear the story, truly a labor of love and a lot of history). Craving a decent moussaka, I found this little gem 2-3 years ago and return as often as I can, still loving the "Moussakas Politikos" (another story to ask about), both the signature soups (lentil & lemon), and various spreads, sides, and desserts. All wonderful. Long "retired" from ongoing restaurant reviews, I'm still an avid eater, and between the northeast and southeast, have a short list of favorites in New York and Sarasota mostly, the places where this restaurant owner has had restaurants over many years and adventures. Stella's is unpretentious but charming, lights twinkling everywhere, art from Greece, fantastic music, devoted owner & chef. I recommend it to friends, so why not 'here'? It's a small place, so don't all go at once! Do call, and reserve even, as it can fill up.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stella's Greek Cuisine

What are the operating hours of Stella's Greek Cuisine?

Stella's Greek Cuisine is open from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, it operates from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Does Stella's Greek Cuisine offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, the restaurant offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.