Small, stylish, long-lived, relatively recently renovated Italian joint with fire pits, local art, screen porches, and an amiable wooden wine bar. Artfully beautiful food, perfectly and thoughtfully, plated simply but with that special Italian chutzpah! Their fried shrimp are not as transcendent as at the other little Italian spot across the way, but we loved the ambiance, service, food, and wine.
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Update 12/23/20: Don’t forget about your local wine shops this holiday season! I know Total Wine is so convenient, but if you want to shop locally and support small business, then we have several excellent options including (but not limited to) Bella Monte, Yianni’s, Tinto, and more! Yes, they have pricier wines, but they also often have excellent options that are more budget-conscious. You also have the benefit of their expertise! I just went into Bella Monte and one of the owners, Chris, helped me find a nice French champagne for New Year’s Eve, an interesting red that I’d never heard of before, as well as some options from their 3 for $36 section. And I trust their judgment a lot more than the grocery store’s for a $12 bottle of wine! Salut 🍾🍷🥂
I never cease to be both pleased and amazed whenever I'm here. Their wine pairing events are phenomenal and allow me to taste a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere. The food is truly out of this world – even foods of which I'm not usually fond, I typically enjoy here. (I particularly recommend any kind of pork here... And whatever they put on special. Seriously, I don't care what it is, it's awesome.) The owners are hands-on and involved – don't be surprised if they come by your table – and absolutely trust their recommendations! 10 out of 10 would come again. And the atmosphere is fantastic – cozy, but nice. Appropriate for a wide range of audiences and price points. I highly, highly recommend.
Edit: check out their brunch, y’all 😍
First ever being there and my experience was exactly what I expected. The host greeted us with such a infectious smile, the waiter was knowledge, kind and engaged in conversation, food was exquisite and delicious that I wanted to like the plate. I truly recommend this place so you can experience what i have for I'll be back.
Beautiful presentation with bursting flavors! I had the Seared Scallops with raspberry drizzle, Brussel sprouts and butternut squash puree. My husband had the crab stuffed flounder with Yukon potatos. Absolutely fantastic 👌
The food was absolutely amazing! I hate saying it, but it was our first time there, but definitely not the last. We will be going back very soon!!!
Enjoyed a piping hot plate of bolognese accompanied by a cold stout. Bella Monte has a warm ambiance and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Appetizers came quickly followed by entrees in another 10 minutes tops. Quite pleased that this was the choice today's dinner.
This dumpster was a pure delight. The first notable aspect of it was its accessible height. Many dumpsters can be difficult to reach and will leave your belly with unfortunate scratches and bruises. This dumpster, however, was so approachable that I felt like I was simply gliding in when I followed the smell of some kind of delicious mystery sauce. The sauces were what this dumpster excelled at. Green. Red. Some kind of brown. More red. Any kind of delicious sauce that my bear imagination could generate seemed possible. Even the other guests of this dumpster were more welcoming than most. Sure, the raccoon who seemed to be wearing the cardboard box I chewed on was very screechy upon seeing me, but the small unidentifiable rodents were so kind and kept their biting at a minimum. I hope to revisit this dumpster soon.
First time there and everything was good. From appetizer to dessert and coffee no complains.
Excellent service and great cost for lunch. Quiet relaxed atmosphere to sit with friends, a business meeting or a date.
Food was delicious and our waitress was so kind! The ciabatta bread was flavorful and baked perfectly! I had a shrimp pasta dish and my husband had the lamb chops - both were so good! Loved the cozy vibes. Also loved the wine room connected to the restaurant - I stopped in and picked up a bottle for 30% off!! Great deal! Will definitely be returning!
Beautiful restaurant with a lovely ambiance. There is a wine shop opposite of the main dining area. My SO and I came here for a Valentine's day dinner and had a great first experience. The food is amazing; cooked well, very flavorful, and served in generous portions. Our server was super friendly and stayed on top of clearing plates and refilling drinks. The executive chef even came by to make sure our food was made to our liking. The staff all do a great job here! It is pricey, definitely not somewhere to go regularly, but perfect for special occasions. We're already planning another night out here, it is that good.
The pasta was absolutely delicious. I had a shrimp pasta dish (don't remember the name) and I can tell there was hot sauce in the sauce. It was enough to taste but not enough to actually be hot. That was impressive but other than that it just felt like a average Italian restaurant.
This is a very nice restaurant, I wouldn't recommend it for date nights due to there being parties seating next to two person tables making it to loud for a peaceful dinner. The food was very good! Great service, very respectful staff! I was told that they sold the place and Bella Monte will be no more, definetly give it a try before they change to their next venture!
Food was extremely good. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff.
My mom reserved the patio space for my bridal shower and our time there was great! The owners were very friendly and welcoming to us when we visited to talk to them about the potential of doing the shower there. Mike and Tony were very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. Julie helped coordinate and was our server and did a great job! My shower was very special, thanks in part to Bella Monte!
A friend and I sat at the bar to enjoy some wonderful wine and cocktails while people watching. The service is top notch. The atmosphere warm and inviting. The food? OMG, it was truly scrumptious! Many customers eat at the bar as we did. We didn't consider this establishment to be over-priced at all; however, it's easy to run up a $60+ tab because it's that awesome for an evening out!
The food was delicious and the service was excellent! It would be best for dinner or a long lunch, not when you only have an hour for lunch. I ordered the mussels for my appetizer, very delicious. My main course was the clam linguine, which was perfect. It let the clams be the star of the dish and tasted very fresh.
My wife and I went to Bella Monte tonight for the first time and we loved it. The house wine was well above most house wine, the calamari was perfectly breaded, our meals were delicious and the tiramisu was truly amazing. But, best of all, was the staff. We so enjoyed meeting Kipper’s Mom, June’s Mom, and Heyman’s Mom. They were so kind and welcoming and created the perfect Monday Celebration. We will definitely be back
- Cookies Mom & Dad
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