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Bella Gente
Bella Gente is one of Verona, N.J.'s most popular Trattoria & Ristorante. We are famous for our Brick Oven Pizza and are considered one of the best in town, as well as a variety of specialty dishes created by our own chef Angelo, such as Rock Shrimp Arrabiata, Homemade Soups, Scungilli Fra-Diavolo served with Long Hot Peppers etc. We provide a casual dining experience as well as a formal dining experience with a Mediterranean decor along with a fast, friendly and efficient waitstaff to cater to your every need. We look forward to receiving your reservations and treating you the way you deserve.
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25 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 25 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(13)
- kid-friendly(12)
- good for groups(11)
- fit for foodies(8)
- special occasion(1)
Bella Gente Reviews List
Review 1 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great, consistent meal! Pizza is the best around."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been going to Bella Gente for at least 15 years and was terribly disappoint with the service offered. First our starters were delivered to the wrong table. The our mains arrived not all at once, with one not arriving at all. The waitress claimed it had been also delivered to the wrong table and our guest had to switch to another dish to complete her meal. During that time the owner walked past our table several times and didn't even offer his apologizes. The restaurant lacked the proper staffing to operate."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 3 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food; very attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food; very attentive staff. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had previously written a review
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had previously written a review including a small complaint about a heating problem. Went back again and am very pleased to report that the problem seems to have been resolved. This is a wonderful place to go for a great meal at a great price. In addition, there are two parts to the restaurant. One side is a trattoria style casual dining area, while the other side has a more formal atmosphere. However, casual dress is the norm for both sides. Highly recommend."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent Italian food and very attentive service"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food. Friendly service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food. Friendly service. Appetizers came quickly, but main course ( ordered with appys) took forever. Food was excellent once we got it.
5 people at 7pm, didn't get out until after ten."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 7 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
we waited at least ten minutes
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we waited at least ten minutes before the host came over and greeted us, which was very awkward because you're standing in the dinning room next to tables filled with customers. The host dressed like he works in a deli -- in the back room. our entrees had parts that were undercooked and overcooked at the same time. It's evident that the restaurant is going through management changes and it is understaffed. will not go back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great value and fine freindly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great value and fine freindly service."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is excellent. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is excellent. Service very friendly. Prices are very reasonable for the area. Only complaint at this time is the trattoria side is very cold. This is a big drawback for the winter months & people said it's this way every winter. Suggest some type of supplemental heating if existing boiler can't do the job."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great local restaurant. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great local restaurant. Food is always the best, especially the individual size pizzas. Very friendly atmosphere, good service. Great place for family dining."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never again!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Poor service. We knew there was going to be an issue when we heard, who we think was the manager, apologizing to leaving patrons. Never will go back."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Bella Gente
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
really good food, great service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"really good food, great service, becoming our go to place. really does a great job with fish, but haven't had anything we didn't like"
Dined on 01/16/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bella Gente
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate