Restaurant Reservations - Free • Instant • Confirmed
Learn More
Restaurant Reviews
East Bay(21,401)
Marin(6,481)
Mendocino(92)
Peninsula(17,175)
San Francisco(60,875)
Campbell(1,085)
Cupertino(1,028)
Gilroy(36)
Los Gatos(1,680)
Milpitas(166)
San Jose(5,311)
Saratoga(825)
American(117)
French(291)
Italian(217)
Mexican(67)
Sunnyvale(493)
Wine Country(16,931)
Find Restaurants in Your Area
Select a Location
Reserve now:

Bella Saratoga Reviews List

Bella Saratoga

A romantic Victorian house with intimate indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Saratoga Village. We feature bountiful portions of award winning pastas, the freshest fish, filet mignon, thin crust pizzas, and deserts with fine wines and cocktails. Stop by for Lunch or weekend Brunch on the way to the Santa Cruz mountains or for dinner before the shows at Villa Montalvo, the Mountain Winery, or the Flint Center. Saratoga, the center of arts and culture, is conveniently located off Highway 85.
See more Bella Saratoga details
94 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(94 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 94 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for outdoor dining(56)
  • neighborhood gem(52)
  • special occasion(44)
  • romantic(40)
  • great for brunch(24)
  • great for lunch(22)
Bella Saratoga Reviews List
Review 1 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Special Occasions Restaurant

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant is perfect for special occasions, I.e. birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. the ambience is always wonderful and the food is delicious. I can't leave the service behind, they'll do anything to accommodate you.
Thank you Bella Saratoga!
"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A delightful Mother's Day brunch

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a perfect Mother's Day brunch at Bella Saratoga. Seated at an outside table, we enjoyed the food, music and lovely weather. The food was tasty and service was excellent. Bella Saratoga's brunch menu includes a variety of choices, not just breakfast items. We want to go back for dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fabulous dining experience. The best seats are outside. Great service; great food! You'll love it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A bit hot, but nice. The food was very good. The service was excellent,"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

not as good as before

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We've enjoyed Bella Saratoga for brunch, lunch and dinner numerous times over the past 20 years. We've always had a great experience, which is why I wanted to go there for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, this was our worst experience. They seated us at a bad table, on the main aisle by the check-in desk. Every guest, waiter and busboy had to walk by us and held trays over our heads as they went by. I knew they'd be busy that day, but I expected the food to be as good as last time. We were both disappointed in our meals. Based on this visit, we do not plan to go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day mayhem

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fortunately we didn't have a lot else planned after brunch. We had 1:15 reservations and weren't seated until 1:55. There was a huge wait when we arrived and were told that they were running behind schedule and were just starting to seat the 1:00 reservations. They apologized when we checked in but never again. Service once we were at are table was pretty good although it took them quite a while to bring out our waters, which was not great for my pregnant sister.
Overall, we were very happy with the food. And the service was decent but not great. Because it was a special occasion and the wait was so long, it would have been nice for them to at least offer a slight discount or a free drink - at least for mom if not the whole party."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Started out well but slowed at the end. After meal served we did not see a waiter or anyone else for thirty minutes"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We very much enjoyed the Mother's Day brunch at Bella Saratoga. We were impressed with the quality and quantity of food for such a reasonable price. The staff was pleasant and the restaurant quaint and comfortable."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good but not Great

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was fine but not noteworthy. The entire waitstaff seemed stressed and overworked, appears they were understaffed but the crew was trying very hard. Our reservation requests were honored and the food and everything was good, but nothing was great. The waiter forgot my glass of wine but it appeared on the bill. He took it off when I told him. I kind of felt guilty and bad for the staff so I tipped well."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed the heart of Saratoga!

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We loved the Bella Saratoga. The menu offers traditional and creative Italian selections. The ambiance of this historic house is nice, and the service was wonderful. Every server and bus person was friendly and took excellent care of the patrons. The server knew a lot about wine as well, and we enjoyed two different wines, one local from Savanna Chanel, and one Italian, both very good. The fresh homemade bread is soft and warm, the crab cakes and Gorgonzola salad were excellent. Our entrees were all very good, the swordfish was excellent. Desserts were very good as well, chocolate flour-less cake and a wonderful bread pudding with caramel rum sauce. The decaf coffee was excellent, which is hard to find in many restaurants."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

had better experiences before

Customer Avatar
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Although there were very few people at tables, the service was very, very slow. We had to ask the bus boy on several occasions to alert the waiter. This is usually my favorite restaurant in Saratoga, so this poor service was surprising. Also, it was a very warm night, we were dining outside and we had to ask to turn the fans on ; this should have been obvious to the restaurant.
The food was ok, but it took a very long time to serve 3 salads and a pasta dish. Not acceptable.
"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Piece of Europe

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We loved live music. We had a special occasion and the experience was great. The food was delicious. We felt like we were in Europe."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Something that I wanted to

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Something that I wanted to mention is that they had Gluten Free options including pasta. That is so wonderful to be able to eat at a restaurant that is aware of Gluten Intolerance and Celiac.
Thank you!
"
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Really Very good experience.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Really Very good experience. Good choice wines. Sat outside and. Watched the street scene in downtown Saratoga. Crab cakes were really good, as was the salmon. Nothing but good things to say about it. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre at best.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Had mushroom risotto and caesar salad. The risotto was gelatinous and the mushrooms were like slugs. Caesar salad had too much dressing the parmesan was chunky and heavy. The food was mediocre at best. Service was slow and we had to get up repeatedly to ask for what we needed -- beverages, water, dessert menu, check. Gorgeous interior and lovely ambience. Too bad the food and service were so poor."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2013
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was prepared and presented

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was prepared and presented extremely nicely."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 17 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had reservations for 6.p.m.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had reservations for 6.p.m. on a Sunday evening.
The food was very good and our waiter gave us very good service.
The only problem we had, was that music from the bar area (which is very close to the dining area we were in) was a bit too loud and was not conducive to the mainly Italian restaurant.
"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 18 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Three of us met for brunch.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Three of us met for brunch. It was a warm day and we wanted to enjoy the outdoor dining. It was nice to have the musician, but the amplifier could have been set a bit lower. The sound level was too much for the small space. The table next to us agreed.
Bella Saratoga has a very nice, though compact, brunch menu. And, although the food was tasty and beautifully served, offering only cinnamon rolls is a poor choice. The one in our party who ordered lasagna would have liked a different option, as frankly would I, who ordered a seafood salad.
"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 19 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed our dinner at Bella

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed our dinner at Bella Saratoga. Service was very good. Upon our arrival the dining room was pretty full but we were next to the last table to leave so the noise level was quiet - our group was doing all the talking as the other table had only two people.
It was "girls" night out and we had a very enjoyable experience at Bella Saratoga. Would most certainly return for another dinner in the near future!
"
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 20 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

love this place. the food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"love this place. the food and service are always wonderful."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 21 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We enjoyed a lovely outdoor

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We enjoyed a lovely outdoor lunch. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was nicely prepared, presented and above all, tasted good. We will return."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 22 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Easter Brunch at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful Easter Brunch at Bella Saratoga...my son's girlfriend said, upon finishing her meal, "that was the best brunch I've ever had." Our party of six arrived about twenty minutes early, and we were seated right away. We came here for Mother's Day last year, and we thoroughly enjoyed our Easter Brunch this year. We will be back!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 23 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Overpriced entries, old fish,

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overpriced entries, old fish, small portions, under seasoned, no culinary talent, and will never go back. Spent $175 for dinner with 6 people with no alcoholic beverages and one person only ordered a $12 salad."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 24 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Friendly staff, good food,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Friendly staff, good food, and at a reasonable price. Victorian house has a nice ambiance and contributes to the romantic feel. Also, would be acceptable for kids. Nice outdoor seating area."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 25 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service, delish "home-cooked"

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great service, delish "home-cooked" food"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 26 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We like Bella very much, the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We like Bella very much, the service is great and the food is very good. The place could really use an update, very dated and a bit grungy"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 27 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food continues to be hit or

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food continues to be hit or miss. If you are going to offer salmon as a regular dish on the menu it would be nice if it was somewhat fresh. I've tasted better canned salmon. Also, dinner was sent out before we finished our salads. There was no reason to rush us out as the restaurant was not busy at all.
We love the ambience of this restaurant but that is not going to carry it through continued success."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2001
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 28 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great time.. great service..

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great time.. great service.. Guitar music outside made the date perfect!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 29 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a nice evening meal and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a nice evening meal and our selections were enjoyable. The Bar had music playing on the radio which was for the bar personnel and very loud during our dinner."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2004
Special Features: special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 30 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was extremely attentive.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was extremely attentive. Food was paced perfectly. A request for a split salad was accommodated. Great homemade Italian fare and reasonably priced. Tuesday and Wednesday 30% of a bottle of wine - who could resist!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 31 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was better than I

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was better than I had read on previous reviews. Food was not spectacular, but good. The ambiance is very nice - homey and warm."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 32 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bella Saratoga always feels

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Bella Saratoga always feels special, and the servers go out of their way to please. The atmosphere is quaint, and the food is good.."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 33 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overbooked on Valentine's

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overbooked on Valentine's Day, the line stretched to the sidewalk. Your options included sitting outside or behaving beastly to sit indoors. The food? Bland and uninspired.
Romantic? Only if you find romance in a subway."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2005
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 34 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food! I liked their

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very good food! I liked their service and friendly staff."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 35 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Okay

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"although we had a reservation, we were seated half an hour late. Food was okay - we expected more."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 36 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service is fantastic and food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service is fantastic and food is great and price is right. I strongly recomend this place for couples"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 37 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice ambiance; old house

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very nice ambiance; old house that has history in Saratoga. The waiter was great and made recommendations when my wife was torn between 2 dishes. The noise level was between quiet and moderate we were able to speak at a normal level with out any issue. There was nice low volume music playing in the background. Had a wonderful dinner just me and my wife."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 38 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went to Bella for a business

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went to Bella for a business dinner with people from Europe and we all had a good time. It was not overly busy but we were there midweek. Everyone enjoyed the food and the overall experience was very good."
Dined on 01/12/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 39 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The dinner was very good.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The dinner was very good. They have lots of mouthwatering choices for appetizers and entrees. My Cocktail was also very good and that is rare. The dessert menu was also full of choices for all tastes. We had the Chocolate Mousse Torte and Cappuccino Mud Pie. Both were delicious."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 40 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good choice pre Montalvo concerts

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was the first time here for all four of us, It was a good experience. At 6:00PM we were the first to be seated upstairs, so it was very quiet, but it was full by the time we left at 7:20 for a concert at Montalvo. We had fresh salads that were not overdressed, and our entrees consisting of cioppino, veal, chicken and shrimp dishes that everyone enjoyed. The vegetable side was appealing, fresh and not overly cooked - just right. Nothing fancy, just good quality, tasty traditional, mostly Italian comfort food. The server recommended a dry red Italian wine that turned out to be very enjoyable and went well with our entrees. We didn't have coffee or dessert to evaluate this time. We'd come back in the nice weather and sit outside."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 41 for Bella Saratoga
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great special night location

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were there on a very quiet night, so the noise level and service quality may have been significantly better than it might be sometimes. The food was quite good. I had lobster ravioli and a mixed berry sundae. We have been going there for special occasions for a number of years and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 01/21/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Bella Saratoga
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate