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Caffe Bella Italia
"Your Corner of Italy in Pacific Beach" is the motto of Caffé Bella Italia- a charming restaurant where locals and Italians love to dine. The service is detailed and friendly. The interior speaks softly and envelops the customers in warm earth colors with a Mediterranean touch.
This is authentic Italian cuisine served with great pride and beautiful presentation by chef and owners who hail from Milan, Italy.
At Caffe Bella Italia you can certainly enjoy a good wine with your dinner. Our list offers excellent wines at reasonable prices, most of them imported directly from Italy.
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39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- great for outdoor dining(23)
- fit for foodies(21)
- romantic(13)
- notable wine list(10)
- special occasion(10)
Caffe Bella Italia Reviews List
Review 1 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service at this restaurant were fantastic. We came for Mother's Day and were able to make a reservation easily at the last minute, and did not have to wait to be seated. Our waiter was Italian and very nice and helpful. Explained all our questions about the menu. Service was quick, food was excellent. All the pasta is homemade and delectable. The atmosphere was casual, not intimidating, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We will definitely return to cafe Bella Italia."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
NOT CONSISTENT
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to this restaurant. Our first visit was almost a perfect experience! Based on that we had planned to make this place a weekly must-do! It took a while for us to get acknowledged at the reception area, along with other folks who had just arrived as well. The noise level was ridiculously noisy, as if I was at an outdoor market. The bread was not the same as our last visit. The food was mediocre, and not memorable at all. Really disappointed in the inconsistentcy. Service was slow. We had to keep reminding our server about the water and it took forever to get our entree order taken. We had already finished our appetizers before our server had come back to get our entree order!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been here a few times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been here a few times but were initially referred here by an Italian friend after my European husband was missing some traditional pizza. The pizza is great! Pricey but worth it. This visit wasthreat overallt! We skipped the pizza to change it up and ordered some starters that were amazing. Highly recommend the mushroom & Gorgonzola bruschetta. The caprese salad wasn't as good. The burrata was fresh but it was basically one ball of cheese and three cherry tomatoes w a basil sauce. Bit of a loose interpretation for the price. I ordered the parmigiana which was melt-in-your-mouth excellent. Make it a point to try this at least once! The hubby got the special of gnocchi with asparagus in cream sauce. It wasn't warm. Overall delish!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful as usual. Grouper
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful as usual. Grouper with lemon wine sauce so fine. Vegetarians in our group were very pleased as well. Lovely Chianti suited us all."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely all around
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cafe Bella Italia is a great experience from the moment you walk up. If you're looking for the amply found, ho-hum, cheapy food of PB, then it is not what you're looking for. However, if you're looking for a place that is a bit nicer, has high-quality food, and great service by people who really know their Italian, it is one of my top pics in the area. Simply put, Cafe Bella Italia is a gem in PB. Don't get me wrong, I do love PB and a number of the other restaurants there, but I'm not ALWAYS looking for a cheese steak, pizza, burrito, or sushi. During those times, I'll be frequenting Cafe Bella Italia much more often. Next step? Have to check out Tuesday night when there is no corkage fee when you bring your own bottle of wine."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is consistently excellent. Great service, incredible food. The scallops in limoncello sauce (special) were out of this world."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
comfort food in a cozy atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We always enjoy the food and service here. Many homemade pastas which are delicious. Friendly, comfortable ambiance."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second time dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second time dining at Bella Italia, and it was just as good as we had remembered. Homemade pasta, fresh meat and fish, attentive owners and servers, great ambiance. The Salame dessert is out of this world. Highly recommended!!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My husband, 16 year old son,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband, 16 year old son, and I ate here one Fri night. The restaurant is very nicely decorated, and we had a table near the windows in the front. My meal was unremarkable, but the other two really enjoyed theirs. My husband was told he was getting Sea Bass, but they brought him Halibut instead which he preferred. My son had the seafood stew dish which he really liked. The bread and dipping sauces were excellent. My husband is a conniseur of tiramisu. It was just average in his book. The wine was very good. Probably wouldn't go back - wasn't it isn't as good as the Italian restaurant in Hillcrest that everybody raves about."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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Review 10 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighborhood gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were at Caffe Bella Italia on a busy night - Valentines Day - and the staff was, nevertheless, pleasant, helpful and unhurried. The food was absolutely delicious. It was our first visit, but we will definitely return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had to move to a different
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had to move to a different table three times, it was the night after valentines so luckily it wasn't packed. They tried to sit us inside but the music was so loud I couldn't hear my boyfriend talk, then outside in the front was nice until some guy across the street reminded us we were still in PB by camping in the parking lot and playing his base all the way up in his car for about an hour, setting off car alarms, etc. so we moved to the back patio which looked to be a relatively new addition to the building and wasn't quite as nice, but at least we could time out the loud music from across the street! Bf got squid ink lobster ravioli and I ordered some kind of mixed seafood spaghetti, we checked in on yelp and got a complimentary app."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Unique and authentic Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unique and authentic Italian menu. Romantic ambiance. Excellent food. Superb service. Cafe Bella Italia has it all! A hidden gem right in the heart of PB."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 13 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I read a few reviews before
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I read a few reviews before heading here for valentines day. Luckily my girlfriend isn't to picky the waiter was kind of over bearing. Then once food came out her steak was not cooked as she asked. But the ambience and wine was cool"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 14 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great night with great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great night with great food and service"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great atmosphere! The food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great atmosphere! The food was delicious! It was surprisingly light for italian food. We also enjoyed the wines. I had the lasagne verde, it was tasty and just enough food to not overwhelm. My friend had the ravioli and they loved it. The pizzas are wonderful also. I recommend having a pasta dish."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Caffe Bella Italia
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was absolutely fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was absolutely fantastic! We all greately enjoyed our meals and my children cleaned their plates. The waitstaff were very attentive and knowledgable. We will definitely return on our next visit to San Diego."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Caffe Bella Italia
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic