Stella 34 Trattoria

I came here for a birthday brunch on Sunday for the drag show. The show was phenomenal!! And would honestly recommend this place just for the drag brunch. But the food however, was disappointing. It was pretty expensive and the food… just wasn’t good. Everything felt microwaved. If you do come for the drag brunch, be prepared to spend a good amount on tips for the performers, on top of the tip for the servers.

We didn't realize until after we booked a reservation that this is inside Macy's. However - it was delicious! Our server was very attentive and friendly, the food came out quickly and was really good. A few of us split a margarita pizza, calamari, and the burrata & asparagus salad and we loved it all. The cocktails were also fantastic!

Stopped by on a Friday for happy hour to get out of the summer heat and had a great experience with Saleem! He let us know about the specials and was attentive without feeling like he was rushing us out. So hard to find great service these days and he was lovely. And the pizza and cocktails didn’t hurt either.

Travelled from Athens, Greece to NY two weeks ago. Not for the first time. Nice food, beautiful view (Empire State building nearby, One Vanderbilt), yet not crowded. Minimal, light-color decoration. Last but also important: polite, accomodating staff. Jacklyn is a very good server! 👏

A friend introduced me to Stella restaurant. An Italian restaurant with a huge beautiful marble bar and view of the Empire State Building on top of Macys department store?! Yes, please! This peaceful restaurant is a wonderful respite from the crowdedness of the street below. I come here frequently and the bartender Saleem is always attentive and friendly. The food is excellent with homemade pastas and brick oven pizzas. I’m not a salad person but I love the ones here. I’ve taken family and friends here. We are always seated immediately and usually with a view. They consider this an “insiders spot” and who am I to argue?