Stella's

Name: Stella's
Address: 1012 Lafayette Street, 23221, VA, 23221
Telephone: 8043582011

STELLA'S HONORS RUSTIC & MODERN GREEK CUISINE, BRINGING THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS & MEDITERRANEAN FARE TABLE SIDE

1012 Lafayette Street, Richmond, VA 23221, US

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Cuisine: Greek
Parking:
Alcohol Type: full bar
Takeout Available: No

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: No
Reservations:
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: casual
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Indoor
Music Type: pre-recorded

Dinner

MEZE

MEZE IS THE GREEK EQUIVALENT TO TAPAS, THESE PLATES ARE SHARED BY FRIENDS & FAMILY & PROVIDE THE BACKDROP FOR SOCIAL GATHERING

TRIA $10.00

TARAMOSALATA, MELITZANOSALATA & TZATZIKI DIPS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GRILLED PITA

TIROPITA $9.00

FOUR TRIANGLES OF HEAVEN, A BLEND OF FETA WRAPPED IN PHYLO

SPANAKOPITA $9.00

A BLEND OF FETA AND SPINACH, WRAPPED IN PHYLO

KREATOPITA $9.00

SPICED GROUND BEEF, A BLEND OF GRATED CHEESE & BECHAMEL, WRAPPED IN PHYLO

LAMB FRITES $11.00

FRIED POTATOES, SLICED LEG OF LAMB, ONION, BAKED WITH FETA & MANOURI CHEESE

HUMMUS & TOBOULI $10.00

STELLA’S FAMOUS HUMMUS AND TABOULI SERVED WITH GRILLED PITA

GRILLED HALOUMI $9.00

CYPRIOT MILD GOAT CHEESE, GRILLED WITH RAKI, GOLDEN RAISINS & PINE NUTS

SAGANAKI $9.00

FLAMING KEFALOGRAVIERA CHEESE - GF*

MUSHROOM SAGANAKI $11.00

MARINATED & GRILLED PORTOBELLO, PLAKI SAUCE, TOPPED WITH KEFALOGRAVIERA CHEESE, SERVED FLAMED WITH GRILLED PITA - GF*

DOLMADES $9.00

STELLA’S HOMEMADE GRAPE LEAVES STUFFED WITH RICE AND HERBS, SERVED WITH TZATZIKI - GF

STELLA’S KALAMARI $11.00

SAUTEED WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, CAPERS AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS - GF

FRIED KALAMARI $9.00

SERVED WITH SKORDALIA, A PURÉE OF BREAD, GARLIC & LEMON

GRILLED OCTOPUS * $12.00

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE - GF

MARIDES

FRIED SMELTS WITH SKORDALIA

KEFTEDES $8.00

STELLA’S HOMEMADE BEEF & LAMB MEATBALLS, PAN FRIED, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES $8.00

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS, PAN FRIED, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TZATZIKI

FETA FOURNO $10.00

OVEN BAKED WITH TOMATO, KALAMATA OLIVE, ROASTED GARLIC, CAPERS, & ROASTED RED PEPPER - GF*

YIA YIA’S SKILLET $9.00

VEGAN. ORGANIC BLACK KALE, GIGANTES, CAPERS, ROASTED GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATOES, RED ONION & KALAMATA OLIVES, SERVED WITH GRILLED PITA - GF*

FETA PHYLO $9.00

WRAPPED IN PHYLO, BAKED & TOPPED WITH HONEY, FRESH LEMON & TOASTED SESAME

SHRIMP OUZO * $13.00

SAUTEED, LIGHT OUZO & TOMATO CREAM, OVER FAVA BEAN PUREE - GF

SOUPES

AVGOLEMONO

TRADITIONAL, GREEK EGG LEMON SOUP WITH CHICKEN & RICE - GF

Cup - $5.00Bowl - $8.00

LENTIL

VEGAN

Cup - $5.00Bowl - $8.00

DAILY SOUP (MKT.)

CHEF STELLA'S SELECTION

SALATES

VILLAGE $10.00

TOMATO, YELLOW PEPPER, ONION, CUCUMBER, KALAMATA OLIVE, OLIVE OIL CROUTONS, FETA & VINAIGRETTE

CLASSIC $10.00

A GREEK SALAD WITH TENDER ROMAINE LETTUCES, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, ONION, KALAMATA OLIVE, PEPPERONCINI, FETA & VINAIGRETTE

MAROULOSALATA $9.00

TENDER LETTUCES, DILL, SCALLION, FETA, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & FRESH LEMON - GF

CYPRIOT $11.00

ARUGULA, SHAVED FENNEL, HALLOUMI, PISTACHIO, FRESH MINT, GRILLED GRAPES, & PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE - GF

BLACK KALE $9.00

ORGANIC BLACK TUSCAN KALE, KASSERI CHEESE, ALMOND, FRESH LEMON, CHAMPAGNE DIJON, DUSTED WITH KEFALOGRAVIERA, A SHEEP’S MILK CHEESE - GF

COMFORT

PASTICHIO $14.00

SPICED AROMATIC GROUND BEEF, FAT NOODLES, BAKED WITH BECHAMEL & TOPPED WITH GRATED CHEESE

MOUSSAKA $14.00

LAYERS OF SAUTEED EGGPLANT, SPICED AROMATIC GROUND BEEF, BAKED WITH BECHAMEL & TOPPED WITH GRATED CHEESE

ARTICHOKE MOUSSAKA $14.00

LAYERS OF ARTICHOKE HEART, POTATO, FENNEL, CARAMELIZED ONION & SAUTEED EGGPLANT, BAKED WITH BECHAMEL, TOPPED WITH GRATED CHEESE

HILOPITES $14.00

EGG NOODLES, GIANT BEANS, PINE NUTS, CHERRY TOMATO, KALAMATA OLIVE, FETA, FRESH MINT & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

PASTICHIATHO $14.00

NO. 5 PASTA NOODLES, SPICED MEAT SAUCE WITH CLOVE & NUTMEG, TOPPED WITH GRATED KASSERI CHEESE

NO. 5 PASTA $15.00

STELLA’S FAMOUS, BAKED WITH FETA, MARINARA OR MEAT SAUCE

MEAT

PIKELIA * $20.00

A TASTING. PORK SOUVLAKI, TIROPITA, SPANAKOPITA, KREATOPITA, DOLMADES, SERVED WITH TZATZIKI

LEG OF LAMB * $18.00

WITH ROASTED POTATOES - GF

BRAISED LAMB SHANK * $21.00

SERVED OVER NO. 5 NOODLES WITH BROWN BUTTER SHANK SAUCE - GF

KOTOPOULO * $16.00

TRADITIONAL, OVEN BAKED CHICKEN, HERBS & LEMON, SERVED WITH ROASTED POTATOES

SOUVLAKI * $14.00

CHICKEN OR PORK, WITH FRIED POTATOES

BRIZOLA ME PATATES * $24.00

12 OUNCE PRIME BONE-IN NEW YORK STRIP, ROASTED RED PEPPER COMPOUND BUTTER, FRIED POTATOES DUSTED WITH KEFALOGRAVIERA, A SHEEP’S MILK CHEESE & OREGANO

STELLA’S FILET * $25.00

GRILLED, JUMBO LUMP CRAB, SHERRY DIJON CREAM, DAILY SIDE - GF

FISH

GRILLED PSARI (MKT.) *

WHOLE FISH OF THE DAY, TOPPED WITH LADOLEMONO, A TRADITIONAL BLENDED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & FRESH LEMON DRESSING, DAILY SIDE - GF

PAN SEARED SALMON * $19.00

WITH SPANAKORIZO - GF

SHRIMP SANTORINI * $22.00

SAUTEED OVER PLAKI & BAKED WITH FETA, DAILY SIDE - GF

STELLA'S CRABCAKES * $25.00

JUMBO LUMP CRAB, HANDCRAFTED BY STELLA, DAILY SIDE

SIDES

YAHNI $6.00

SLOW COOKED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO & ONION - GF

YIA YIA'S FRIED POTATOES $5.00

HAND CUT, FRIED, DUSTED WITH KEFALOTIRI & OREGANO

ROASTED POTATOES $6.00

LEMON, OREGANO, GARLIC & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - GF

HORTA $6.00

GREEN OF THE DAY - GF

GIGANTES $6.00

GIANT GREEK LIMA BEANS, TOMATO, WILD ANISE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - GF

ROASTED BEETS $8.00

LEMON & FETA CREME FRAICHE OR FRESH GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, RED WINE VINEGAR - GF

SPANAKORIZO $6.00

BRAISED SPINACH & RICE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & LEMON - GF

HUMMUS $5.00

STELLA’S FAMOUS - GF*

MELITZANOSALATA $6.00

SMASHED GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP, GARLIC, ONION, LEMON & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL - GF*

TABOULI $6.00

BULGUR WHEAT SALAD, MINT, FRESH TOMATO, LEMON, GARLIC & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

TARAMOSALATA $5.00

TRADITIONAL, CAVIAR DIP

TZATZIKI $5.00

TRADITIONAL, YOGURT & CUKE DIP - GF*

FRIED POTATOES $4.00

(NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Some foods may be cooked to order. GF: denotes items that are gluten free, GF*: denotes items that are gluten free without pita)

Lunch

MEZE

TRIA $10.00

Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata & Tzatziki dips, extra virgin olive oil, grilled pita

TIROPITA $9.00

Four triangles of heaven, a blend of feta wrapped in phylo

SPANAKOPITA $10.00

Stella’s classic. A blend of feta and spinach, wrapped in phylo

KREATOPITA $10.00

Spiced ground beef, a blend of grated cheese & bechamel wrapped in phylo

HUMMUS & TABOULI $10.00

Stella’s famous hummus & tabouli, grilled pita

GRILLED OCTOPUS $12.00

Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinaigrette - GF

FRIED KALAMARI $9.00

Served with skordalia, purée of garlic, potato & lemon

LAMB FRITES $11.00

Fried potatoes, sliced leg of lamb, onion, baked with feta & manouri cheese

DOLMADES $9.00

Stella’s homemade grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs, with tzatziki - GF

KEFTEDES $8.00

Stella’s homemade beef & lamb meatballs, extra virgin olive oil

FETA PHYLO $9.00

Wrapped in phylo, baked with honey, fresh lemon & toasted sesame

SAGANAKI $9.00

Flaming kefalograviera cheese - GF*

MUSHROOM SAGANAKI $11.00

Marinated & grilled portobello, plaki sauce, topped with kefalograviera cheese, served flamed with grilled pita

SOUPES

AVGOLEMONO

Cup - $5.00Bowl - $8.00

LENTIL

Cup - $5.00Bowl - $8.00

DAILY SOUP (MKT.)

Chef Stella's selection

SALATES

VILLAGE $10.00

Tomato, yellow pepper, onion, cucumber, kalamata olive, olive oil croutons, feta & vinaigrette

MAROULOSALATA $9.00

Tender lettuces, dill, scallion, feta, extra virgin olive oil & fresh lemon - GF

CYPRIOT $11.00

Arugula, shaved fennel, halloumi cheese, pistachio, fresh mint, grilled grapes & pistachio vinaigrette - GF

CLASSIC $10.00

A Greek salad with tender romaine lettuces, tomato, cucumber, onion, kalamata olive, feta & vinaigrette - GF

BLACK KALE $9.00

Organic black tuscan kale, kasseri cheese, almond, fresh lemon, champagne dijon, dusted with kefalograviera, a sheep’s milk cheese - GF

SANDWICHES

ALL SANDWICHES SERVED WITH SIDE OF FRIED POTATOES, GREEK POTATO SALAD, OR LIMA BEAN & FETA SALAD. SUB A CUP OF SOUP FOR 3 DOLLARS

STELLA’S GARDEN $10.00

Tomato, cucumber, feta, kalamata olive, onion, vinaigrette, grilled pita

STELLA’S LAMB BURGER $9.00

Open face, fresh mint, feta, tzatziki

PROSCIUTTO & GORGONZOLA $11.00

Hormone-free grilled chicken, prosciutto, gorgonzola, homemade bread

CONSTANTINE $9.00

Zucchini fritters, fried potatoes, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, tzatziki. Open face, piled high.

FAMOUS GRILLED CHEESE $7.00

Stella’s tradition. Homemade bread, American or cheddar.

SOUVLAKI PITA $9.00

Chicken or pork, tomato, onion, tzatziki

LAMB GYRO $9.00

Open face, sliced leg of lamb, tomato, onion & tzatziki, grilled pita

HUMMUS & ARTICHOKE $9.00

Vegan. Stella’s hummus, artichoke heart, roasted red pepper, kalamata olive, tomato, cucumber, vinaigrette, baguette

SPARTAN $9.00

Thick grilled cheese on Stella’s homemade bread with kasseri, tomatoes & prosciutto, fit for a Spartan.

SPECIALS

Psari of the Day (MKT

Pan seared fish of the day with pink peppercorn, sauteed spinach, ladolemono & feta - GF

COMFORT

NO. 5 PASTA $15.00

Stella’s famous, baked with feta. Marinara or meat sauce

PASTICHIO $14.00

Aromatic ground beef, fat noodles, baked with bechamel & topped with grated cheese

MOUSSAKA $14.00

Layers of sauteed eggplant, aromatic ground beef, baked with bechamel & topped with grated cheese

SIDES

FRIED POTATOES $4.00

YIA YIA’S FRIED POTATOES $5.00

Hand cut, fried, dusted with kefalotiri & oregano

ROASTED BEETS $8.00

Lemon & feta creme fraiche or fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar - GF

HUMMUS $5.00

Stella’s famous - GF

MELITZANOSALATA $6.00

Smashed grilled eggplant dip, garlic, onion, lemon & extra virgin olive oil - GF

TABOULI $6.00

Bulgar wheat salad, mint, tomato, lemon, garlic & extra virgin olive oil

TARAMOSALATA $5.00

Traditional, caviar dip

TZATZIKI $5.00

Traditional, yogurt & cuke dip - GF*

Brunch

OUR TAKE ON THE SUNDAY RITUAL, INSPIRED BY GREEK INGREDIENTS & BRUNCH CLASSICS

STANDARDS

LAFAYETTE $12.00

Two phyllo cups with poached eggs, loukaniko sausage, manouri cheese, sauteed onion, portabella mushroom, topped with sundried tomato hollandaise

SMOKED SALMON FRITTATA $11.00

Capers, red onion, scallion, manouri cheese, grilled pita topped with tzatziki

STRIFTI SPANAKOPITA WITH POACHED EGGS $11.00

Spiral style, just like you’ll find in a bakery in Athens, topped with two poached eggs

TWO EGGS ANY STYLE $7.00

Add loukaniko sausage, 3

STRAINED GREEK YOGURT $6.00

Classic, topped with honey & fresh fruit

SKILLETS

LOUKANIKO SAUSAGE SKILLET $12.00

Greek loukaniko sausage stuffed with fennel & orange peel, tomato, onion, garlic, potato, baked with gigantes, manouri cheese, topped with two fried eggs

VEGETARIAN SKILLET $11.00

Artichoke, spinach, portabello, onion, gigantes, tomato, potato, baked with manouri cheese, topped with two fried eggs

LAMB SKILLET $12.00

Sliced roast leg of lamb, sauteed onions, potato, baked with manouri cheese, topped with two fried eggs

BLACK KALE SKILLET $11.00

Sauteed black tuscan kale dressed with lemon-dijon vinaigrette, over toasted olive oil bread, kasseri cheese, topped with two fried eggs

STELLA’ S 14 oz STRIP & EGGS $21.00

14 ounce prime bone-in new york strip, roasted red pepper compound butter, two eggs any way, grecian hashed potatoes

POACHED EGGS

ROAST LEG OF LAMB $12.00

Artisan rolls, asparagus & sundried tomato hollandaise

STELLA’S CRAB BENEDICT $12.00

Jumbo lump. Artisan rolls, asparagus, sundried tomato hollandaise

VEGETARIAN $11.00

Portabello mushroom, sauteed black kale, onion, garlic, asparagus, sundried tomato hollandaise

GREEK TOAST

TSOUREKI $8.00

Greek Easter bread french toast with almond, topped with fresh fruit & powdered sugar

TSOUREKI VYSSINO $9.00

Greek Easter bread french toast with almond, topped with sour cherries, toasted pistachio, whipped Greek yogurt

OMELETTES

SERVED WITH GRECIAN HASHED POTATOES

TRADITIONAL $9.00

Greek omelette, with tomato, spinach & feta

VILLAGE $9.00

With spinach, scallions & feta

LOUKANIKO $11.00

Loukaniko Greek sausage stuffed with fennel and orange peel, onions, tomatoes, feta & mozzarella

CRAB OMELETTE $11.00

Jumbo lump crab, onion, tomatoes & manouri cheese

BEVERAGES

SODA $2.00

COFFEE $2.00

FRAPPE $4.00

Handmade foamed instant coffee & evaporated milk over ice, a hallmark of the post-war outdoor Greek coffee culture. Sweetened with sugar

GREEK COFFEE $3.00

Strong brew, handmade. Sketo | Metrio | Glico

LIBATIONS

MIMOSA $7.00

POMEGRANATE MIMOSA $7.00

BELLINI $7.00

BLOODY MARY $7.00

HAGIA SOPHIA $8.00

prosecco, aperol, citrus, splash of “hagia” st. germain

PORTOKALADA $8.00

espolon blanco tequila, aranciata, cointreau, fresh lemon & lime, splash of ouzo

“SPIKED ” FRAPPE $10.00

Baileys, Jameson, Grand Marnier, Ouzo

MEZE

FETA PHYLO $9.00

Wrapped in phylo, baked & topped with honey, fresh lemon & toasted sesame

FETA FOURNO $10.00

Oven baked with tomato, kalamata olive, roasted garlic, capers, & roasted red pepper

HUMMUS $7.00

Handcrafted daily by Stella, grilled pita

SAGANAKI $9.00

Flaming kefalograviera cheese

KEFTEDES $8.00

Stella’s homemade beef & lmab meatballs, pan fried, extra virgin olive oil.

SPANAKOPITA $10.00

A blend of feta and spinach, wrapped in phylo

KREATOPITA $10.00

Spiced ground beef, a blend of grated cheese & bechamel, wrapped in phylo

TIROPITA $9.00

Four triangles of heaven, a blend of feta wrapped in phylo

SALATES

VILLAGE $10.00

Tomato, yellow pepper, onion, cucumber, kalamata olive, olive oil croutons, feta & vinaigrette

CLASSIC $10.00

A Greek salad with tender romaine lettuces, tomato, cucumber, onion, kalamata olive, pepperoncini, feta & vinaigrette

MAROULOSALATA $9.00

Tender lettuces, dill, scallion, feta, extra virgin olive oil & fresh lemon

CYPRIOT $11.00

Arugula, shaved fennel, halloumi cheese, pistachio, fresh mint, grilled grapes & pistachio vinaigrette

BLACK KALE $9.00

Organic black tuscan kale, kasseri cheese, almond, fresh lemon, champagne dijon, dusted with kefalograviera, a sheep’s milk cheese

SANDWICHES

SPARTAN $9.00

Thick grilled cheese on Stella’s homemade bread with kasseri, tomatoes & prosciutto

LAMB BURGER $9.00

Open face, fresh mint, tomato, feta, tzatziki

LAMB BURGER WITH FRIED EGG $10.00

Feta, fresh mint, tomato, & tzatziki

LAMB GYRO $9.00

Open face, sliced leg of lamb, tomato, onion & tzatziki, grilled pita

SOUVLAKI PITA $9.00

Chicken or pork, tomato, onion, tzatziki

LOUKOUMADES

‘HONEY TOKENS’ $6.00

Golden puffs of fried dough, bathed in honey, sugar syrup & topped with fresh cinnamon. In ancient Greece, Loukoumades were originally given out as a prize to winners of the Olympic games. They are the oldest recorded European pastry.

(Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Some foods may be cooked to order.)

Cocktails

CRAFTED USING FRESH INGREDIENTS. OUR COCKTAILS ARE A TRIBUTE TO GREEK HISTORY & CULTURE WITH A STORY BEHIND EVERY SIP. STIN IYIA MAS!

COCKTAILS

SANTORINI $10.00

TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA, FRESH BLUEBERRIES, FRESH GINGER, LEMON, POMEGRANATE

PORTOKALI $10.00

LILLET, ORANGE BLOSSOM VODKA, ST. GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR

BAILOUT $10.00

BULLEIT RYE, PEAR, HOUSEMADE THYME SYRUP, BITTERS

SAINT SOPHIA $10.00

PROSECCO, APEROL, CITRUS, ST. GERMAIN

BRITTANIC $10.00

LONDON DRY GIN, FIG PUREE, ST. GERMAIN, COINTREAU

ILIOS $10.00

HIRSCH BOURBON, MUDDLED ORANGE, COINTREAU, HONEY, BITTERS

ONASSIS $10.00

CHAMPAGNE, FRESH MINT, LIME, HOUSEMADE SYRUP, FLOAT OF 10 CANE

BRIGHT WHITE $10.00

SKINOS MASTIHA LIQUEUR, FRESH LEMON & SODA, OVER ICE

1829 $11.00

HENDRICK’S GIN, CAMPARI, ST. GERMAIN, SWEET VERMOUTH

PINK PALACE $9.00

ABSOLUT VODKA, FRESH RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT, HOUSEMADE SYRUP

THE CRETAN $11.00

HENDRICK’S GIN, THYME, ROSEMARY, LIME, HOUSEMADE SYRUP, FRESH CUCUMBER OUZO