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Bella Monica

4.8
4.8
3201 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2019. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 33 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (919) 881-9778

  • Website

    http://www.bellamonica.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Corbett Monica

  • Catering

    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.

  • Private party facilities

    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally

  • Private party contact

    Ben Hunter: (919) 881-9778

  • Location

    3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Cross street

    Duraleigh/ Blue Ridge roads

  • Parking details

    Large, shopping center lot.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Raleigh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh

    Italian

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  1. Seafoodfan27

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We have been loyal customers of Bella Monica for 20 years. Things have changed since Corbett is not in the kitchen and the wait staff is all different. We had dinner with friends last evening and our server was not pleasant, did not check on us, we had to ask numerous times for bread and other items , she did not ask about dessert and was overall not efficient. All of our dinner cam at once. Our sales should have been first but that did not happen. I am sad to say that we will not frequent Bella Monica as we once did as it has changed and not for the better. WE miss Corbett and his original staff.

  2. Average

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good gluten-free food but I wish they had more decent wine prices and the waitress was not very friendly and it would’ve been nice if she would’ve smiled at least once

  3. CLCinRDCH

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Have wanted to try for a while now and finally thought ahead and made a reservation on Open Table. Love the fact you can do that. The aroma of sautéed garlic met us as we were ushered to our table. Nice atmosphere and our Server was attentive. Call me old school, and the focaccia was good, but I would have preferred more of a garlic knot, swimming in the garlic butter I smelled upon entering. I had the Egg Plant Rollatini and it was phenomenal. Husband did wish for a spicy dish, like a Fra Diavolo, but it was absent from the menu. Flourless chocolate cake and a cup of decaf were a perfect finish. This is a definite thumbs up!

  4. MichelleC

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From start to finish, the meal and dining experience was fabulous!

  5. Dukespop1

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a fabulous lunch. The server was extremely helpful and advising us on the food selection. The food was spectacular.

  6. PaulT

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed Bella Monica for 22 years! It is simply Awesome in every way and continues to maintain their high standards for Food, Wine and Service!

  7. ShannonA

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite for us. Great food and such a wonderful staff. ❤️

  8. CHarlene

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made My daughters bday celebration extra special. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend the shrimp and “grits” served with polenta.

  9. CliffJ

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lobster ravioli and delicious salmon orzo!

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first date and this impressed her. It was beautiful! I made reservations outside not paying attention to the temperature but it was cozy. And I was sleeveless. The food was mouth watering. Try the baked ziti! The lobster ravioli too. The music was a vibe. 10/10

  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time Anntonetta was great! Very attentive and did an awesome job. If I had any critique is that where we were seated (outside seating) it was bright lighted by cars in front of Harris Teeter and distracting at time due to time of night. Otherwise it was a great time! Thank you!

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Bella Monica! Consistently great food!

  13. Joey

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kate was phenomenal! The food was great-as always! Booked a table for next weekend already.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal as usual! Bella Monica never disappoints. We had shared with the restaurant that it was our friends birthday. They decorated the table with birthday confetti and wished her happy birthday outside the restaurant on the sidewalk with colorful chalk. To top it off they brought a birthday cannoli to our friend! Talk about going above and beyond. We love Bella Monica ❤️

  15. Jamie

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a few off mussels and the calamari was not as good as usual I

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We always enjoy our food at Bella Monica.

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING FOOD

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous! Best neighborhood restaurant around!

  19. bobo

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Bella Monica never disappoints!

  20. LTag

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic date night location!

  22. MichaelM

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Eggplant Rollatini was delicious. Crab "flatbread"was just OK...really crab nachos. Mistake on child's men item caused overall delay. Service was average.

  23. JMac

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always, and mine is always gluten free. We enjoy ever visit to Bella Monica, it is a go to place for us.

  24. TrevaN

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, our visit to Bella Monica's was fabulous! A group of 5 of us girlfriends met for dinner to celebrate a birthday. The little touches from the sidewalk chalk Happy Birthday message to our impeccable service (Tex is an absolute gem of a waiter! We will go back just to have him as our waiter!) to our outstanding food, we give our experience 5+++ stars! Thanks again to the staff for another fabulous evening!

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food in the Triangle!!

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for couples to go on Valentine’s! The food was great, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I strongly recommend the tiramisu.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner!

  28. luv2eat

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    OK. Noise level was extra loud this particular night. Food is always delicious.

  29. SteveM

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Service a bit slow but cannot fault the food, was great!!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday celebration!

  31. GrantG

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine and service!! Highly recommend.

  32. Bearshoney

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Our first time. The place is very nice inside. The staff were kind and helpful. The food was ok—nothing to write home about. The online menu seemed to have more variety than the actual in-house menu.

  33. RoyceH

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had some guests visit from Canada at the last minute. I made a reservation on Open Table and the earliest I could get on the Monday evening was 7:45 (very popular place). I called to see if they could get us in earlier (table of 6). They were kind enough to seat us in their private room because they had no booking there. We had a great time and the food was awesome. We had baked Ziti, Lasagna, Flatbread, EP Rollatini and salad. I would highly recommend Bella Monica. Great food and great service.

  34. David

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was great. Came out quick. Maybe too quick as we weren’t halfway through our salads. However the lasagna comes out like lava so it was good timing. Haha. The service was poor. Our waitress came to us maybe 3 times total. No water refills. No soda refills. No wine refills. No check in after we got our food. One of us needed a Togo box for leftovers and it was a solid 10 min before she came (this is the only time she came since we placed our order). Except for the service, everything else was good. And we will come back.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    County Durham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent, food, service, value.

  36. Sandra

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, as always!

  37. ScotC

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Phenomenal service and extra attention to celebrate birthday. Great decision to have dinner there.

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great & service was wonderful!

  39. NancyC

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Love Bella Monica for lunch and dinner!

  40. Albert

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent customer service and delicious food. When we were seated, they asked if we had any dietary restrictions and quickly brought out the gluten-free menu I requested. When they brought out the complimentary bread, they had a separate gluten-free bread for me that I had not even asked for. It was delicious!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bella Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 881-9778.

Bella Monica is rated 4.8 stars by 3201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Bella Monica

3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Duraleigh/ Blue Ridge roads

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Large, shopping center lot.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Corbett Monica

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.bellamonica.com/

  • Phone number

    (919) 881-9778

  • Catering

    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.

  • Private party facilities

    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally

  • Private party contact

    Ben Hunter: (919) 881-9778

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