I have ordered to-go from Bella’s many times but tonight was something different. I called to place my order and was put on hold, and they never came back. I hung up and dialed again and the call was forwarded to the full message box. I then tried to contact them via email and when I tried… server not found. So I ended up ordering from another establishment. This was a very bad experience.
Gwen B.
Classificação do local: 3 Savannah, GA
Very disappointed! I came in with a group so I guess that’s why the service was so bad. The food was nowhere near as good as I expected and we didn’t even get asked about dessert. Since my dinner wasn’t eatable, I wanted a dessert. I was given my check and never asked about it!
Ed R.
Classificação do local: 5 Rincon, GA
Best Italian food I’ve had in the Southeast. Lasagna was great. Cheesecake was to die for.
Minhtastic P.
Classificação do local: 5 Warner Robins, GA
Great service, food, location, and prices! I love the ambiance with a dimly lit room and some Sinatra softly playing in the background. Ashley has served me twice now and she is great! Tonight Bella was slammed with hungry guests and she apologizes for our long wait to be seated. Ordered the tortellini and a linguine special. Amazing!
Miss M.
Classificação do local: 4 London, United Kingdom
much better experience. I tried to get away from the staples and had artichoke and spinach stuffed shells, very nice. the house salad wasn’t much to write home about. the breadsticks were curiously textured, almost like a doughnut, that was a nice touch. the ambience was much different this time as well, maybe because it was a Monday. our server, Savannah, was attentive and polite. the tiramisu was very good whether made on the premises or not, it was good. I got the feeling that overall a lot more attention was paid to really staying away from the«pre» aspects of the food this time, and had a nice spot to watch the chefs in action, so I felt better knowing not everything was going from the freezer to the oven. still not the absolute best Italian, and still FAR from the worst(we all know the spot… think godfather on Broughton). still not quite 5 stars, but you gained one, so keep it up.
Jill G.
Classificação do local: 1 Largo, FL
We’re a fund raising group who gets together 1x a year(representing 4 states) to run the Rock N Roll Marathon and we eat at Bella’s pre-race night. As before we get to Bella’s prior to opening and stand in line so that we can sit together(no reservations they told us this weekend or in the past). We had 11 and one wheelchair in our group. We were 3rd in line and the very rude manager ALEXIS put us at 3 tables of four and not close enough to enjoy company of our own group. There was even PLENTY of room to move our tables to together– but ALEXIS was too worried about assigned servers and not the loyal customers. So happened that there was a reservation group next to us and when we walked out there was another group sitting where we usually sit every year as a group. I in my entire life have never had a Manager treat me so poorly. We waited a long time for food; food was good; portion small; Server Sue was extremely nice and did a great job. Manager really ruined our night! I still can’t believe she is a Manager.
Jessica Z.
Classificação do local: 5 Atlanta, GA
My favorite spot in my favorite city! Not to be missed when visiting Savannah.
Anna N.
Classificação do local: 3 Atlanta, GA
It took a longgg time for the waitress to approach our table. At least say you’ll be with us, or look in our direction. Even a nod. The breadsticks were good. Almost the same texture as a croissant. Great garlic butter and marinara sauce. Not impressed with their fettuccine alfredo or pizza. Solid tiramasu. Décor was cozy. Average Italian restaurant but nothing to brag home about. Service could use some work.
Joe F.
Classificação do local: 5 Orlando, FL
Our second visit did not disappoint. The breadsticks are fried and very tasty. It comes with a marinara dipping sauce and an herbed butter. Both were a hit at our table. The house salad with online and pimentos is flavorful and delicious. The main entrée of meat and cheese tortellini, tossed in an Alfredo sauce, spent a few moments under the broiler. It was fantastic! Note that kids eat free on Sunday-Thursday.
Queen R.
Classificação do local: 4 Hinesville, GA
I went in to Bella’s today for lunch with my son and a friend. When we arrived there was only one other table with people at it. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive without being annoying. My son is 3 and she was great with him, got him his food right away. As we waited for our food the restaurant had a lot more people come in but the service remained top notch. The menu wasn’t that inventive, the standard ravioli, Parmesans, and such. I had the meat filled tortellini with marinara sauce on it instead of the cream sauce. The food was pretty good, and I will go back. But nothing so super fantastic, that why I only gave it 4 stars. I really liked the house made salad dressing. The restaurant was clean and cute.
Katie R.
Classificação do local: 4 Savannah, GA
Bella’s is good, but standard Italian food. Nothing super special. Atmosphere is definitely date-y. The breadsticks are good but that garlic butter is the best. I’ve had the lasagne and ravioli app and would get the ravioli again.
Jennifer T.
Classificação do local: 4 Savannah, GA
I’ve been eating here for years, the food is fabulous! I do wish that they had more than one location.
Nicholas K.
Classificação do local: 2 Rincon, GA
Welcome to the early 1990s. Décor, plating, and food all look like they belong in a dramatic scene on «Full House» when Danny gives Stephanie advice on how to break it to her dad that she cheated on a middle school math test. We have been to Bella’s before, but forgot what it was like because it has been a while. The staff is friendly enough and quite attentive, but the food leaves much to be desired. And let’s be honest, I can deal with bad service if I have great food, but amazing service with mediocre food doesn’t have me coming back. We went at lunchtime and I ordered a meatball sub with a side salad. The pre-meal bread is served in a terra cotta pot with some parchment paper… A strange addition to the already strange décor. The salad looked like a delightful plate of withered leaves, soaked in dressing to make it a nice soggy mess. The meatball sub was plated with a bushel of parsley… Yes, like 1985 plating design kind of parsley… And was so awkwardly shaped that it was impossible to fit into my mouth. After dealing with the mess of the whole thing, I was excited to bite into it. The bread was too crunchy and the meatballs had a hint of garlic, a dash of oregano, and about 3 tablespoons of cardboard per meatball. The flavor was bland and… Just odd. The marinara sauce was decent, particularly if you like a chunky, hearty sauce. Unfortunately, the meal left a lot to be desired. The restaurant needs a major update, but there are too many great places in Savannah to come back here any time soon.
Peter S.
Classificação do local: 5 Savannah, GA
Bella’s café is my go-to spot for delicious Meatball subs and fast friendly courteous service. Authentic italian flavor, good price, and nice location. thanks Bella’s!
Rachel N.
Classificação do local: 5 Savannah, GA
By far the best Italian in Savannah. Very impressed with service and food. We will be returning again soon.
Raj B.
Classificação do local: 3 Irvine, CA
We came here for dinner after a day at Tybee Island due to the fact that we love Italian food! I honestly don’t know why this place is called a café since its a sit-down restaurant. Breadstick appeared right after we ordered our food along with the salad. The breadsticks were kind of soft but warm. The butter that came with them was too hard and the marinara sauce was chunky like it had just came from a can. The salads were soaked with whatever dressing they used and that was sort of disgusting but I feel like if we would have told them to take it back and change them, they would have. Food was not bad but not exactly the best, I order the cheese ravioli and my sister ordered the fettuccine alfredo. Ambience is relatively romantic. I came here with my sister but other than us, everyone here was basically a couple. They used real candles in the candle holders, not fake ones. Good service, waitress was very nice and friendly. It was a little cold in the restaurant but thankfully the food was hot!
Nicole C.
Classificação do local: 3 Cumming, GA
The outside looks like a dump, but once your inside it is a total beauty. I probably never would have come in here from the outside looks alone, so thanks for the reviews guys. The breadsticks are an oddity as I think they are not fresh, and were not really that great. The pro of this is that they are not stingy with them. Chicken parmesan was a little big(chicken part) and the side pasta was a pretty small portion. I asked for angel hair instead or riti(which it comes with) and they accommodated easily. The alfredo/marinara sauce mix they gave was amazing(best part of the meal). The chicken was good though, just out of proportion. My sister got the cheese tortellini(baked) — the sauces was very good, but the cheese on the inside was not very flavorful. Fried ravioli — wasn’t exceptional, but good. Comes with a pretty small portion of marinara sauce. The salad’s were given automatically, so we were not asked which dressing it was. We were not given Ceasar, but another dressing that while I don’t know what it was, it wasn’t good. No one ate it. The staff was friendly enough. Cannolis for dessert were ok. I have had better. They were pretty big(too big for me) and the shell was too crunchy.
Edward W.
Classificação do local: 4 Milton, GA
3.75 stars. I wanted to love Bella’s. Four stars, maybe more. It’s very good, but needs just a little attention to detail. The inside décor is nice for its old strip center location. It’s comfortable and casual, and Bella’s packs in a mix of locals and a few tourists. I could see Bella’s as my favorite neighborhood café if I lived nearby. First, the marinara sauce is perhaps the best I’ve had in Savannah. Simple. Really good. It accompanies the warm and wonderful petit bread loaves delivered in a terracotta planting pot. Mmmm. Home-made beef soup with pasta and veggies was hearty, a little spicy, and hot. Perfect for a cold January night. This was one of the best soups I’ve had in a while. Bella’s lasagna had the potential to be memorable but sadly fell short. It had been reheated to the point where the top layer of pasta was slightly hard and woefully chewy. Service is attentive, efficient and warm. Parking is plentiful in front of the restaurant or along the street within two blocks. Mangia!
Steve V.
Classificação do local: 4 Savannah, GA
Nice quaint little Italian place nestled on Habersham. The staff is friendly and attentive. Hot bread rolls with a garlic butter and marinara. They keep them coming too. Salad was drenched in dressing, but tasty. The special was tasty and filling. My buddy and I got all the food we could eat and the price was right on. I’ll be back.
Chris W.
Classificação do local: 4 Tampa, FL
I am so glad that we decided to come to this local Italian restaurant for dinner instead of a chain restaurant. Bella’s was very accommodating with making(and changing) a reservation for a medium-sized group. I was very grateful for this, especially when I noticed during our meal that the line to get inside was stretched outside of the door! Before you even order you will have breadsticks with a delicious marinara sauce available for you to snack on. If you run out they will promptly bring you more. I’m normally not much of a salad eater but the salad that came with my entrée was excellent. I was going to get the chicken parmesan, but the price seemed a little steep($ 20) for that. I got the ziti with meat sauce, which I enjoyed. I didn’t like how it came with large chunks of tomato in it, but that’s just a personal preference. I also got to sample the cheese ravioli. I would probably order that next time! I definitely will be back!