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Cafe Bella
Our cooking is inspired by the cuisine and traditions of Italy and driven by a commitment to flavor and freshness. We believe that simple, direct recipes using top quality ingredients make for food that is tasty and healthfully nutritious. We are family owned and operated!
WE ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF TYLERSVILLE ROAD & SNIDER ROAD.
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WE ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF TYLERSVILLE ROAD & SNIDER ROAD.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(17)
- special occasion(10)
- good for groups(6)
- great for lunch(5)
- romantic(5)
Cafe Bella Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding local restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I consider this our number one restaurant. The owner, Bella, makes you feel like family! The servers are friendly and knowledgable. All of the menu items are excellent. My wife and I enjoy starting at the top of the menu and working our way through. However, sometimes we we deviate from that to enjoy one of their specialties. Be sure to check out Bella's special menu item. It does require 8 people to sign up. It takes her two days to prepare it. However, the experience is worth the wait!!!
I hope you come to enjoy this hidden gem as much as my wife and I do."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Poor food- Slow service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We waited an hour for service of our salads and another hour for the main dishes. The waiter said they were short a cook. No member of management came around to explain or apologize. The dinners, when they finally came, looked like TV dinners that were plated casually. The portions were small and the display was drab. We had heard that Bella was always there to supervise, but she was MIA last Saturday."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect for a quiet meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I went to Cafe Bella for my birthday dinner. We found a coupon in an entertainment book for $10 off $40 or more (not including alcohol). We ended up only spending $30 so we weren't going to use the coupon, but our waiter said he could give us $6 off if we still wanted to use it. We decided to go ahead and use it and then he surprised me with a free piece of birthday cake! That was so generous and not at all expected. The atmosphere was great, the food delicious, and the server was very attentive but did not hover. We did not feel like we had to leave as soon as we were done eating and we are likely to return."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cafe' Bella is Bella!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our Out to Lunch group had a great amount of laughter here! The food was very good. Our server; Paul, was very fun and attentive.
We even had the pleasure of meeting Bella the owner. What a great lady! This place is a comfortable, friendly place. We most certainly will return!
We even had the pleasure of meeting Bella the owner. What a great lady! This place is a comfortable, friendly place. We most certainly will return!
Cher Deckner, Cincinnati, Oh."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Underwhelming at best
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My famiy recently relocated to Mason and we were looking for great local spots to eat out. My wife and i both enjoy eating out and decided to give Cafe Bella a look. I knew we were in trouble when the hostess was also our waitress. It was a friday and the restaurant was pretty full. There was only one server and one bartender for the whole restaurant doing all the hostess, busser, bartender, server duties. Needless to say the service was slow despite their best efforts. It took almost an hour to get our appetizer, a simple anitpasto dish. My entree, highly reccomended by the server was dry and below average. My wife's entree was mediocre. Our server went to service a large party and forgot about us. wont be back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 6 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This restaurant has good food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant has good food but it took a very long time to get our food and most of our orders were salads or pasta dishes. They were offering half price bottles of wine and the first two bottles we chose they didn't have in stock. The wine list is not big to begin with. The menus were sticky and could use updating. It also felt like as the evening went on they turned the AC off and became very stuffy. I feel the restaurant has good potential but if you run out of something then go to store and buy it! Don't make due. For example instead of regular size straws having customers drink out out of the tiny red bar straws. Annoying!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food..especially soups
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food..especially soups and pasta. Only 2 choices for dessert so we ended up going to graeters."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than any chain!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Cafe Bella many times and it is much better than any chain restaurant. We started with the brushetta which was overflowing with deliciousness! I had the lobster ravioli special. The delicate lobster filling paired very well with the creamy sauce. My 16 year old son had to "take a break" from eating his meatball and linguine special ~ good portion size! My husband enjoyed the scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the blackberry reduction gave them tons of flavor! Bella, as always, was friendly and outgoing. Her staff is a reflection of herself...kind and knowledgeable. I will go back again and again because I know I will always get a great meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I ordered the house Cabernet.....would not be my choice again."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I really like this place and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really like this place and the food is very good. The service was quite slow though and we were there over our lunch hour which presented a problem. I would go back though."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Personal attention given.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Personal attention given. All requests accomodated - splitting 2 meals for sampling. The African Violet specialty drink was outstanding and refreshing. Offered a couple of suggestions directly to Bella who was charming and most responsive. A very pleasant evening."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's a small restaurant -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It's a small restaurant - probably doesn't seat more than 40, but Bella produces beautifully prepared food and it's matched by being delicious. Each of the 6 in our group were very pleased with their selections. For me, the pork loin was amazing! There was a small glitch in that my individual salad had no dressing on it (others' were fine)so it took the waiter several minutes (close to 10) to come back with a balsamic, because Bella's house dressing wasn't ready (a fresh batch). It thought that was a little too long for that to get resolved. BUT - everything else was great!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great meal here! Very quiet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great meal here! Very quiet ambiance and we had a nice experience. Bella even came to the table to greet us herself. I recommend Bella, this is a hidden "secret" for those in Mason looking for a good night out but too far from home!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our favorite Mason restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our favorite Mason restaurant! When you go, don't miss the hummus or bruschetta for appetizers, and I really enjoyed my tilapia and risotto as a main course. Everyone in my party also raved about the scallops. The owner, Bella, is delightful, and often comes out of the kitchen to talk with her customers, and she seems to hire staff members who are equally personable and eager to wait on customers."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
they were slammed with a large
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"they were slammed with a large event, could be different if went another time. i was a first time visitor"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 16 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An excellent place to eat!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An excellent place to eat! Food is delicious and well prepared. The staff are very nice and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend it if someone is looking for a nice place to eat that has a wounderful touch of charm on top of a wonderful menu."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner at Cafe Bella's was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner at Cafe Bella's was as always a delightful and delicious place to dine."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I had a great meal a few years
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great meal a few years ago at this place, but I have to say that my meal this time was kind of lackluster. Very limited menu options (no beef option so my hubby was not happy), the food was just not what I expected. The best part was dessert - tres leches cake was awesome. I don't think I'd take my husband there again. We were also seated for valentines day at a four person table right in the main trafficway of the path from one room to another - and this was before most people arrived - and we had a reservation. I was a little surprised they seated us like that - not very romantic. our waitress also seemed very intent on getting us out of there... not very relaxing!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great, but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, but the resteraunt was under staffed and less than effecient.....five munutes after being seated the waiter brought water took our drink order and said "I'll get that as soon as I can". The pace of service was off during the eniter meal - wine with dinner didn't come out unitl we were almost done (after a reminder), coffee/tea was served towards the end of desert."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 20 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall experience was good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall experience was good. Nice place."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time eating at Cafe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time eating at Cafe Bella. I was very happy with the overall experience. The service was attentive without being overly so. The food was delicious and, I think, well worth the money. We will definately go for dinner again sometime."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Cafe Bella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Love the Lentil soup. I like
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the Lentil soup. I like how Bella comes to the tables to chat with customers!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Bella
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate