Bella MonicaA Gluten Free MenuBella Monica has a seemingly delicious & extensive gluten free menu. This is important to myself & others who are becoming gluten free. The gluten free meal is served on a red plate as opposed to other entrees. The spinach salad was tasty and fulfilling. Served with a gluten free bread and olive oil. I will return to sample other meals that are offered on the GF menu.
A wonderful addition to the GF directory & OpenTable's choices. Try Bella Monica.6/12/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently good food!Bella Monica is a very good Italian Restaurant. The homemade pasta is especially good. We did not notice that they offer the fresh pasta on our first visit. We have ordered something different each visit and the quality is consistent. Highly recommend.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time - can't wait to go back!Have wanted to go to B.Monica for ages and finally got there last weekend. Flatbreads, salads, mushroom app, wine, service, and attention to detail was impeccable. Owner recognized that we were new and asked us directly how it was, who introduced us, and welcomed us to come back. We will! Packed, so will always probably need a reservation, but well worth it to plan ahead.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent FoodBella Monica is fantastic. Everything is fresh and tastes great without being too pricy. I think they have the best pizza in Raleigh.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat timeBella Monica was the perfect place to wine and dine! They have an extensive wine list, the food is great and the service is excellent5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a favoriteWe love going to Bella Monica. The food is fantastic and the service is always very good. Highly recommended.5/28/2013 12:00:00 AMStill the sameHad not been to Bella Monica in awhile due to an impatient spouse who won't wait anywhere for even a few minutes to be seated. We gave it a try this Thursday night and could be seated right away. Corbett expressed his gratitude for some of his oldest customers customers coming to dinner at Bella Monica. You can't go wrong at Bella Monica with the food, wine, or service. The Monicas are sincere and genuine and they want everyone to have the best experience at Monica's Beautiful Kitchen.5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMUpscale TrattoriaFrom start to finish all dishes from a wide selection were excellent and portions were hearty - starting with the home made focaccia - but don't fill up on it. Prosecco by the glass was a good start and reasonably priced. Salads were fresh and 2 orders of a dish of baked brussels sprouts with pancetta and carmelized onions was outstanding. However our waitress did not advise us that one order could serve 3 people! Pastas were well prepared and tasty. Needless to say, we could not handle dessert. We were pleasantly surprised that the bill for the four of us was quite reasonable.5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMHad heard so much about BellaHad heard so much about Bella Monica and it was even better than I expected!5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMmake a reservationThis is like the greatest little neighborhood restaurant, but too many people have discovered it! Make a reservation! Best flatbread pizzas, pastas, generous portions, decent wine list, reasonably priced.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMLove Love LoveEating here is always a great experience and the food is always excellent!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Italian in RaleighThis is, without doubt, the best Italian place in Raleigh. The food is always not only great, it's consistently great.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMA gem!This continues to hold its attraction for me since they opened nearly 12 years ago. Food is consistently exquisite.
The only thing I would add is a Mediterranean or Greek or Italian salad with a subtle, delicious old world Italian dressing.
They make their own dressings and they are exceptional.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMFavorite Raleigh RestaurantI LOVE Bella Monica. I have been going there for over 3 years now, and the food and staff continue to exceed my expectations! We had the BEST waiter ever this time - Taylor was so much fun and provided exceptional service. Definitely requested a table in his section next time we go for lunch! Do make a reservation, even for lunch!5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMBella Monica has a good reputation;Bella Monica has a good reputation; and the food was different and what I would consider to be authentic Italian, rather than what most Americans consider to be Italian. The food was excellent, and the service very good. My advice would be that, since the restaurant has been "discovered" by those in the area, you will want a reservation, even on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The restaurant is very busy all of the time, and if you show up without a reservation, particularly on a weekend, intending to stay until seated, your wait can be very, very long.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food!Bella Monica has absolutely the best Italian food in Raleigh. The food is always prepared to perfection. I would recommend making reservations.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed the food. Great serviceEnjoyed the food. Great service and a nice wine selection.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGluten Free and DeliciousI had been to Bella Monica before and loved it. It was still great, but this time, later on in the afternoon, it was noisy. The music was loud and our table wasn't the best . There are always lots of staff around the cashier. The food is wonderful. You can't beat the portions for the typical Italian parmigiana dishes. Salads are small and a bit expensive. The gluten free pizza is just OK. The desserts are out of this world. I will go back.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMspecial occasionExcellent food and service for our group of 7. We were able to make and change our reservations through opentable online which was helpful. Our table was ready when we arrived and the service was perfect. She answered our questions when asked but did not constantly interrupt to see how things were going. Food and drinks were delicious, I would definitely go back.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAll freshly prepared foodsAll freshly prepared foods served with excellent professionalism.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMSimply outstanding!Excellent food + outstanding service = Great dining experience! Suggest standing reservations as we had to wait for a month to get our first. We are already booked for one month from now to make sure we don't have to wait again!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways perfectIf you're gluten free, eat here. If you're not GF, eat here. Bring a GF friend, they'll thank you.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful as alwaysWe always have an excellent meal at Bella Monica. Can't go wrong with the baked ziti! The pear salad dressing they make is also outstanding!4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMAs usual, the staff at BellaAs usual, the staff at Bella Monica treated us as special guests during our recent visit! The food was delicious and I really appreciated the thoughtful touches such as glitter confetti on our table and a birthday greeting for me drawn in chalk on the outside sidewalk. This is truly my favorite restaurant!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMI was very glad I made a reservatioI was very glad I made a reservation. We had a large table with plenty of room. Food was great! Service was great! Will definitely go back!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe location is not wonderfulThe location is not wonderful being located at the corner of a strip mall but they try very hard to make it a pleasant experience. Even dining outside is ok even with cars going by all the time as they have drape like coverings on the open sides to make it cozier and warmer. I've eaten here many times and it never disappoints. The service is always very friendly and the staff strives to make your dining experience enjoyable.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat restaurantAlways a great meal at Bella Monica. At times I crave their bread and Caesar salad. Great service and food.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMMuch better for smaller party...Luckily, they were able to fit in my party of 15 but I wish we would have been set up a bit better. They didn't tell us we would be at two different tables. Also, they didn't seat us until 20 mins after our reservation time and this was a surprise Birthday party. The food was good but we only had one server and she was not too quick with the drinks or asking if we wanted new drinks. I believe they would have made a lot more money if she was a bit faster/more interested. I will say I was surprised she did not add gratuity to our bills. Would recommend for a smaller party but they are not great with the larger parties.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome place!I absolutely love this restaurant. They have a great choice of Gluten Free items as well as non-Gluten Free items. Their portions are on the larger side but not too large that you feel like you could eat a whole week on the food.
The desserts were phenomenal!
I'd recommend this place to anyone for great Italian Food!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent, fresh Italian food.Excellent, fresh Italian food. Consistently very good. Gluten-free menu is a huge bonus.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food as usual.Fantastic food as usual. Good wine list. The tiramisu is to die for!!!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food here is always outstandingThe food here is always outstanding. I ordered from the brunch menu and had the polenta. It was delicious and I can't wait to go again!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed it thoroughly. TheEnjoyed it thoroughly. The food was so good, I ate every bit. Wine was great and reasonably priced. Staff was great! Fun to sit outside with the heaters, once they got them adjusted.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat gluten-free menu selectionGreat gluten-free menu selection and outstanding service!4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMBella Monica is always wonderfulBella Monica is always wonderful and the service amazing. The menu choices are enough.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThis restaurant is lovelyThis restaurant is lovely and the food is good; however, the noise level is very distracting and makes it difficult to hear.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGood solid ItalianFirst time having pasta dishes and not just appetizers and flatbreads, which are great. The manicotti and the fresh fusilli were good. The sauce (gravy) is wonderful.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGluten Free FindFabulous restaurant, especially if you're gluten free. Most restaurants that have gluten free offer a few of their regular items without the gluten toppings. This place goes all out! Gluten free bread and salad before the meal, and a huge menu of items that don't feel like they are just missing the sauce or shredded cheese. Highly recommend!3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways one of my very favorites!!!Always one of my very favorites!!! Best Italian in Raleigh, hands down!!!!! Service always outstanding!!!!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMPredictably and always justPredictably and always just the meal I love. Excellent service and food. Truly ranks a,one the best.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMThe absolute best ChickenThe absolute best Chicken Parmigiana I've ever had. We've been twice to Bella Monica within less than a week.
Outstanding food and truly interested and kind service.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM