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Stella Diner, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Stella Diner

4.4
4.4
455 reviews
€30 and under
American
Great Food. Great Times. Great Memories. An American style diner in the heart of Dublin.

Step in to The Stella Diner and enjoy an authentic slice of America served up in the heart of Rathmines Village.
Our long pewter topped counter runs down the right side of the room, overlooking the open grill where all the magic happens! More often than not, you'll see our Head Chef Justin Ekwe cooking up a storm who's been with us for over 5 years now (but still won't tell the rest of us his famous pancake secret recipe).

All day breakfast favourites like fluffy and perfectly golden short stack of buttermilk pancakes, corned beef hash, proper sausage sambos, three egg omelettes, or brioche French toast with bacon and maple syrup. Served up with steaming hot filter coffee. Drink up and we’ll top you up!

There are plenty of lunchtime and late night favourites on offer, too. Downright dirty cheese burgers, hot grilled sandwiches, next level tasty hot dogs, and plenty more.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 496 7063

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

What 455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Child Friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Brunch

  • Dublin 6

    Child Friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

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  1. Levizinho

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BEST CREW EVER! Food was incredible… I loved every detail in the house. Strongly recommend! ❤️❤️ Lovely waitress Talita!
  2. TonyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal and great value - would definitely recommend
  3. ElaineG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had at our table was delicious and great value particularly kids food. Service was fabulous and espresso martinis were perfect…
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely meal, very convenient for cinema next door. Had to change time on open table and it was very easy.

    Stella DinerResponded 4 days agoHi, Thank you so much for the very nice review! See you again soon! The Stella Diner Team :)

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Super long wait. Lovely waitress but totally understaffed on kitchen and on floor. They need a way to stop bookings if it’s low staff!

    Stella DinerResponded on 27 May 2023Hi, Thank you very much for the constructive criticism. Management will definitely look into this issue. We do however ask you to give the Diner a second chance to show you are usual high standards. Sorry again, and hopefully see you again soon. The Stella Diner Team :)

  6. Angela

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been there before brought a fried for first time she was really impressed and said she would come back again

    Stella DinerResponded on 27 May 2023Hi Angela, Thank yo so much for the really nice review! We really appreciate it. See you again soon! The Stella Diner team :)

  7. AdrienneE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food.. simple! Have been here a few times and it never disappoints.
  8. PaulineB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly wait staff good food, nice espresso martini

    Stella DinerResponded on 17 May 2023Hello Pauline, Thank you so much for really nice review. We are really appreciate that. Hope we will see you in Diner soon. Have a nice day. The Stella Diner Team.

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really lovely evening in the Stella diner for our anniversary. The wings are delicious, very crispy with lots of sauce. The portions are big particularly the pasta and meatballs. We had the old fashioned cocktails which were tasty. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The price is a little high for the type of food that they serve but the experience of a diner makes up for it. We would return for the wings and chips for sure 😊
  10. DenisC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Exactly what it is , American diner food , must the liver and onions is tasty
  11. LizH

    Dublin

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very nice easy going diner with a high quality yet simple menu.Lovely for a bite before the cinema or for an easy going meal out in general.Well done we’ll be back.
  12. SaraB

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The ambience was fantastic and we had a very warm welcome. The milkshakes were top notch, as were the halloumi burger and cheese steak. We will be back for breakfast!
  13. mariee

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is unusual review as I didn't actually get to eat my lunch .Discovered my phone had been stolen on my way to diner and had to leave in a panic My friend however said the food was delicious and our server whose name I didn't get so was kind and didn't charge for my uneaten meal.My friend said it was the best burger she had had and we will be back...I got to eat a few fries which were delicious when I realised my phone was gone...
  14. MarieG

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service & lovely staff - always a pleasure
  15. GarethD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Table was not ready even though we were 15mins later than booked. The food for our table arrived separately, meaning one ate whilst other waited another 7mins. We were not asked if we wanted more drinks or if food/service was ok. It appeared understaffed.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    We decided to go to the Stella Diner instead of Eddie Rockets as we were looking for a little bit more of an up market diner meal. The servers was very friendly but the service was very slow. The food at best was mediocre, we certainly expected more. The price was an absolute disgrace. We decided on the Stella purely based on the website and the pictures we saw online as it had a look and feel of a old school American diner but far from that. Should have rather gone to Eddie Rockets. Won’t be back to the Stella Diner.

    Stella DinerResponded on 28 April 2023Hi, i'm really sorry to see that review on here we have spoken to both kitchen and front of house to make sure this does not happen again do not hesitate to reach out to me at Anthony@stelladiner.ie We hope that you will give us another shot Anthony

  17. DebbieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, atmosphere was great and service was great, will definitely be back.
  18. James

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Staff were very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was nice with a unique, funky venue. Food was ok, pasta primavera was quite watery and burger was small I thought, however, still tasty.
  19. CelineB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was really nice. Starters came promptly and were very enjoyable. Followed by mains which were good portion size ..very tasty. No room for deserts. So overall very pleased. Thank you to everyone for the super service. 👏👏
  20. NiamhB

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    service was great, food was okay not amazing. had the bacon cheeseburger and was a bit bland, chips weren't as fresh as I'd hoped. sundae was very good and cocktails were fantastic
  21. GerardK

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food was delicious. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
  22. TanyaT

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gorgeous space! The ambience was relaxed, the decor classy and stylish and the service was wonderful. The nicest cobb salad I’ve ever had. I will be going back for sure!

    Stella DinerResponded on 15 April 2023Hi Tanya, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we really appreciate it! So happy to hear that you'll be back in with us again soon. The Stella Diner Team :)

  23. EricC

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we've tried so far is excellent. Definitely try the Diner 99 (hot fudge sundae) for dessert!

    Stella DinerResponded on 15 April 2023Hi Eric, Thank you so much for amazing review, we really appreciate it! See you again in the diner soon :) The Stella Diner Team

  24. NataliaG

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 April 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We ordered food from there before but this time wasn’t as good. The livers and onions we got were overcooked, and dry. My friend got the all American slam and never got the choice of drink that comes with it, they forgot the toast and also didn’t bring any maple syrup with the pancakes even though it said so on the menu. A little disappointing, not sure if we’ll be back. They also seemed to be out of a few things, didn’t have the beer the menu offers, no butter in the place and also nobody checked if we wanted another drink or a dessert or just generally if everything was okay. The waiter was really lovely but overall it was a poor experience.

    Stella DinerResponded on 8 April 2023Hi Natalia, i'm really sorry to see that we have failed to provide our usual standards of food and service any feedback is taken very seriously and we will make sure to communicate to both waiters and chefs to mke sure it doesn't happen again We hope you will give us another chance to experience our delicious food and great service The Stella Diner Team

  25. Alicatz

    Wicklow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Booked a table online and were seated straight away, place was quite busy and had a good atmosphere. The person serving was lovely and full of chat. Ordered drinks and food. Both came relatively quickly. Food was lovely. However, we understood the venue to be open until 10.00 and when booking was informed it was a two hour time slot which gave a decent amount of time to catch up with friends that we had not seen for a long time. Just before 9.00 a large group left and we were the only diners left. The Staff turned down the lights, brought us our bill and started washing the floor near the toilets. Two other members of the party had hoped to order another drink but did not get the option to do so. We had to walk on the wet floor to use the toilets. I understand people might want to finish work early when the place is quiet, however we were booked in for a two hour slot which we were not given. We had heard only good things about the Stella Diner so it was rather disappointing.
  26. Clor

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Stella dinner is always a good place to eat...the food is fresh and well made, the service is good and it's a fun place to eat.

    Stella DinerResponded on 8 April 2023Hi Clor, Thanks a lot lot the fantastic review We hope to see you soon The Stells Diner Team

  27. GurjeetS

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Got wrong order! Ordered old fashioned came martini. Long wait for drinks. Rest was OKish

    Stella DinerResponded on 8 April 2023Hi Gurjeet, I'm really sorry to see that review I can assure you that this is definitely not up to our usual standards We will communicate this issue with the staff to make sure this never happens again We hope you wont hold it against us and will try us again The Stella Diner Team

  28. OrlaS

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy food and kids food v reasonable. Will definitely be back.

    Stella DinerResponded on 8 April 2023Hi Orla, Thank you so much for the 5 stars We Hope to see you very soon The Stella Diner Team

  29. PaulK

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous venue, lovely food, great staff. We will definitely visit again.

    Stella DinerResponded on 1 April 2023Hi Paul, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We Really appreciate it. The Stella Diner Team :)

  30. PATD

    Dublin

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 28 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Finding it hard to describe my experience now as I frequent the Stella Diner so often. Cannot find something to say now as I have run out of words to describe my wonderful time dining there. Love the place, thank you.

    Stella DinerResponded on 31 March 2023Hi Pat, Always a pleasure to have you We are always happy to serve you and are very glad that we have managed to provide great food and service everytime See you soon The Stella Diner Team

  31. LizG

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and very efficient and friendly staff

    Stella DinerResponded on 31 March 2023hi Liz, Thanks a lot for the great review We hope to see you again very soon The Stella Diner Team

  32. SilverGruffalo

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, hearty feed, plenty of options, great staff and very helpful

    Stella DinerResponded on 31 March 2023hi SilverGruffalo, Thanks a lot for the great review We hope to see you again very soon The Stella Diner Team

  33. FionaD

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food was lovely Staff were very friendly Got a lovely table Bathroom was absolutely spotless,ladies sanitary wear was a great touch

    Stella DinerResponded on 31 March 2023hi Fiona, Thanks a lot for the great review We hope to see you again very soon The Stella Diner Team

  34. claires

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, staff are lovely. Little bit pricy for some items but food is really nice

    Stella DinerResponded on 31 March 2023hi Claire, Thanks a lot for the great review We hope to see you again very soon The Stella Diner Team

  35. DublinHuman

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very tasty food and service was very good. Everyone enjoyed it.

    Stella DinerResponded on 25 March 2023Hi Dublin Human, Thank you so much for the great review We hope to see you very soon The Stella Diner Team

  36. MKennedy

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food was delicious and our waiter was attentive, courteous and anticipative. Unfortunately, even though we had made a reservation and arrived early, we were seated at the worst table next to the restrooms. When I asked the hostess if we could be moved because we had made a reservation, she was not willing to accommodate us and did nothing to make up for her error.

    Stella DinerResponded on 25 March 2023Hi MKennedy, Thanks a lot for the review We are glad that you enjoyed the food and service Sorry to see that the Table you got wasn't as good We hope you wont hold it against us and will come in again The Stella Diner Team

  37. TanyaP

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    I was excited to try the Stella Diner but the experience was lacking. There wasn't many servers working on the day which is most likely the reason. We were served our food but no cutlery. Both burgers ordered were burnt, the phili cheese steak wasn't what you would expect for a cheese steak and steak wasn't rested also which made the bun very soggy. The chicken tenders were dry and overcooked. No servers came to check on how our food was after serving otherwise we would have voiced our issues. I would give them another chance on a less busy day as I have heard good things but it wasn't the mother's day meal I'd hoped for. The server also made a rude remark about my brother's order as he is picky eater which left a sour taste in our mouths, it's unprofessional to comment on what a customer is eating. My brother stated to us that he would have embarrassed by the comments if he hadn't of been dining with family.

    Stella DinerResponded on 25 March 2023Hi Tanya, I'm really sorry to see that review on here I assure you that that experience is nothing like our usual standards We really do hope you will try us again and experience the real Stella Diner experience I will talk to the staff to make sure this does not happen again The Stella Diner Team

  38. Divaff

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great. Kids were well looked after and service impeccable.

    Stella DinerResponded on 25 March 2023Hi Divaff, Thank you so much for the 5 stars happy the kids had a great time See you very soon The Stella Diner

  39. PSLC

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great brunch! waited about 35 minutes for food which is kinda long but i think the waitress was slammed.

    Stella DinerResponded on 18 March 2023Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Sunday brunch is probably our busiest time of the all week so we're thankful to hear that you were so understanding of the slight delay on your food and that it was worth the wait ;) See you soon! The Stella Diner Team

  40. RobinP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Really nice place to eat with friends. I had a great time.

    Stella DinerResponded on 18 March 2023Hi Robin, Thank you so much for leaving us such a nice comment! We love to hear that you had such a great time. See you back in the diner soon. The Stella Diner Team :)

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Stella Diner does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Stella Diner also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 496 7063.

Stella Diner is rated 4.4 stars by 455 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Stella Diner

211 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 Y277

Additional information

  • Area

    Rathmines

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Fri 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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