La Stella Trattoria Menu

321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5
  • ANTIPASTI

    • ARANCINI

      Five crispy deep-fried corn and saffron risotto balls, stuffed with smoked cheddar and served with Calabrian chili mayo and shaved parmesan
      $15.00
    • MEATBALLS

      The Stella classic! Pork & beef meatballs flame roasted in the forno and served with a slice of house-made focaccia, tomato sauce and grated parmesan cheese
      $20.00
    • CROSTONE

      House-made crunchy focaccia topped with whipped ricotta, pickled shallot and prosciutto
      $15.00
    • GARLIC BREAD

      Forno baked and brushed with good olive oil and topped with parmigiano, pecorino, aged mozzarella, rosemary and confit garlic
      $17.00
    • CARPACCIO

      Thinly sliced beef served with pickled shimeji mushroom, smoked cheddar, fresh horseradish and potato chip
      $17.00
    • CARROTS

      Roasted in the forno and served with whipped feta, dill and house-made everything seasoning
      $16.00
    • WOOD-FIRED BEETS

      Crispy roasted beets served with Stracciatella, basil, pistachio and Calabrian chili miso honey.
      $17.00
    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS

      Forno roasted and served with bacon, parmesan and lemon
      $17.00
  • INSALATA

    • KALE CAESAR

      Classic Caesar dressing with locally sourced, organic baby kale mix, parmesan and focaccia croutons
      $18.00
    • CELERY

      Shaved celery with fried walnuts, dates, mint, lemon and olive oil and finished with parmesan
      $16.00
    • BUTTER LETTUCE

      Tender butter lettuce dressed with pistachio vinaigrette and served with gorgonzola cream and shaved apple
      $18.00
  • FOR THE TABLE

    • MARINATED OLIVES

      A mix of 5 varieties of olives, marinated in rosemary, coriander, citrus peel, chili and olive oil. Served warm
      $10.00
    • HOUSE BREAD

      Fresh baked in-house every day! Served with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
      $7.00
    • PROSCIUTTO

      A full plate of fresh sliced San Daniella prosciutto drizzled with good olive oil. Order it to put on other things or to eat all by its delicious self
      $14.00
    • ANTIPASTI PLATTER

      A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and pickles. Great for sharing!
      $25.00
  • PASTA

    • GNOCCHI

      W/BRAISED BEEF One of our signature dishes! Handmade potato gnocchi with braised beef and vodka sauce, finished with garlic cream, fresh horseradish and pecorino romano
      $28.00
    • RISOTTO AL FUNGHI

      Carnaroli rice with sauteed mushrooms, smoked garlic and sofrito, finished with Stracciatella and cured egg yolk
      $25.00
    • AGNOLOTTI

      House-made pasta stuffed with ricotta and squash, served with walnut sauce, chive oil, chives and parmesan
      $25.00
    • RIGATONI

      House-made rigatoni pasta served with Argentinian prawns, nori – chili butter and squid ink breadcrumb
      $28.00
    • TAGLIATELLE

      House-made pasta tossed with ragu alla bolognese and finished with parmesan
      $27.00
    • AMORI

      House-made pasta with kale and pistachio pesto and roasted squash, finished with shaved ricotta salata and pistachio
      $26.00
    • CAVATELLI

      House-made pasta in a cream sauce with white beans and homemade sausage, finished with brown butter crumbs and truffle honey
      $26.00
  • PIZZA

    • MORTADELLA

      Rosemary cream, sliced Italian sausage, fior di latte, parmesan, pistachio and black pepper
      $23.00
    • MARGHERITA

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan
      $20.00
    • PROSCIUTTO & ARUGULA

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto and local arugula
      $23.00
    • FUNGHI

      Kale pesto (vegan), fior di latte, shaved mushroom, smoked garlic, parmesan and lemon
      $23.00
    • CHEESE

      4 Tomato sauce, ricotta, aged mozzarella, fior di latte, parmesan, smoked garlic, garlic breadcrumb and oregano
      $23.00
    • HAM & PINEAPPLE

      Tomato sauce, house-made smoked ham, pineapple, Calabrian chili, parmesan and aged mozzarella
      $23.00
    • POTATO

      Garlic cream, smoked garlic, pickled shallot, sliced potato, rosemary, fior di latte, parmesan and chives
      $22.00
    • CALABRESE

      Tomato sauce, Calabrian chili, garlic, spicy soppressata, aged mozzarella, parmesan and pickled jalapeno
      $23.00
    • SQUASH & BACON

      Garlic cream, house-made bacon, aged mozzarella, roasted squash, parmesan and Stracciatella
      $23.00
    • PEPPERONI

      Tomato sauce, house made pepperoni, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, chili miso honey glaze
      $23.00

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