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Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC
Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC
Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC
Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC
Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC

Bella Monica

4.8
4.8
3314 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Neighborhood gem

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Neighborhood gem

  • Raleigh

    Italian

3,314 Reviews
  1. JaneC

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the food at Bella's. The chicken lasagna with red pepper sauce is the best! And everyone is so friendly. I always enjoy dinner here.

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  2. KimberlyS

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed dining here with friends. Conversation was easy as the noise level was minimal. Our food was great....specific recommendations are the pear/gorgonzola salad, calzone, and flatbread.

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  3. DenysC

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing baked ziti. I asked them to add meatballs to it and they did. Huge portion. Took half home to have the next day. Nice house Pinot Grigio as well.

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  4. cara

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We really had a nice meal and a good time. Everything tasted saltier than I remember. We really like Bella Monica and will go back. The service was so good. Kudos to the wait staff. It was obvious that they were conscientious about their jobs. Service is everything. If we have the best meal ever but poor service, we wouldn’t go back. Bella Monica wait staff have it down pat.

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  5. GregoryL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You won't find better Italian food in the Triangle nor a better waitperson than Carley!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service! Plenty of gluten free and vegan options as well. I love how they acknowledge special celebrations with names in chalk as you walk in.

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  7. CShaw

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside was wonderful as was the food/service

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Not a great experience at all. First time eating here. Waitress was snippy, food was awful. All 5 of us disliked our food. Manager was kind but that’s about it. Wouldn’t go back. Just an all around yuck experience

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  9. bitsNpieces

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner. Service was great and loved the dessert special.

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  10. BrianJ

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service (thank you Jenny), and great atmosphere. Bella Monica is our “go to” restaurant, it always feels like home!

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  11. AmyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    4 of us at at Bella Monica last night to celebrate a birthday. We shared a selection of antipasti (mushrooms, calamari, mussels), flatbread and a salad. All were delicious! We made room for a couple desserts to share - also delicious. Staff were welcoming and our waitress offered useful suggestions and advice. We look forward returning!

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  12. BobG

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and go each time we are in Raleigh. We highly recommend!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for a business lunch- great food, great service, and always impressive.

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  14. Mickey

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant! Wonderful service as always.

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  15. HaroldD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was just as I had expected and just like my previous experiences with Bella Monica... Excellent!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food and good service!! One of our favorite places. Always a great experience.

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  17. Prudie

    Raleigh

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is always one of our favorites. The food is outstanding and the staff are always helpful and friendly.

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  18. AllenH

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    One of Raleigh's most authentic Italian restaurants and very affordable

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  19. AdamJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my daughters birthday with friends and family. Food was excellent. Service was superb. Looking forward to going there again …

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  20. edithk

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A long time ago I used to have lunch with group from the Art Museum every Monday. It was great then and it was excellent yesterday. Thank you.

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  21. StaceyM

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There has not a visit that we make to Bella Monica that at the end of the meal we all say that was "absolutely delicious"! The "Gravy" is the best in the surrounding 100 miles! The service is even better than and old school Mamma's kitchen, warm, welcoming and always on point! So love this place!

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  22. Kathy

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I eat at this restaurant often and have nothing to say but Awesome. Such the perfect place to dine! Wonderful cocktails, wine, appetizers and entrees. The service is nothing but outstanding! They never rush you to turn the table. Wait staff is awesome - someone is continually checking on you to see if you need anything- continuously freshen up water glass! Great wine selection! Thanks for all you do to make the dining experience wonderful!

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  23. NancyC

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal and fabulous staff! Love this place! Plus we live nearby so it’s our neighborhood go to spot.

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  24. Abby

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly an amazing restaurant! Food is outstanding.

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  25. BirthdayGuest

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My partner and I went for our birthday celebration (our birthdays are 1 day apart) and had a reservation saying it was a birthday reservation. They also called day of to confirm we were coming and asked whose birthday it was. I said it was both of ours and they took both names. They did absolutely nothing for the birthday for us... meanwhile we saw a bunch of other tables have " happy birthday" signs on them that the hostess was putting out. It was disappointing to see they didnt notice the detail especially after calling that morning. However, our waitress was amazing and the food was really good and will go back to the restaurant. Just a little bummed by the lack of celebration / attention to detail on the reservation.

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  26. CorinneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This place is a fav of my friends. We enjoyed out table and server and most of the food was great. Not my preference but overall a great experience and we will very likely be back. Especially since we’ve been many times before

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  27. RickC

    Raleigh

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food. Best Stromboli in Raleigh. Local gem.

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  28. Eamonn

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I have celiac disease and cannot eat gluten. Bella Monica has great GF options that have zero compromises. The shrimp and grits (polenta) is off the charts.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite, love that they remember birthdays! Service and food both excellent!

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  30. MaryAnn

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Loud at lunchtime. Don’t care for their free focaccia bread. Rest of food was great, especially the roasted mushrooms!

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  31. Marsha

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Bruschetta was very good, garlic bread with mozzarella was best ever. Loved the meat lasagna and spaghetti alla shrimp.

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  32. JENNIFERC

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was wonderful!!! The waitress was attentive, as were several others helping- refilling water glasses, refilling wine etc. 3 of the 4 guests are Italian and very accomplished chefs and I was a little worried bringing them to an Italian restaurant. You did not disappoint! Everyone had a different entree and we were ALL excited about our dishes. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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  33. PatriciaS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the area.

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  34. ToddH

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat to spend an evening at Bella Monica. It had been too long and we were thrilled to see the dedicated Vegan menu and they even had one of the best NA beers on hand. A perfect adventure for a Wednesday. Cheers-

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  35. Hstewart105

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pear and Gorgonzola salad with salmon was outstanding!

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  36. Debbie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience2
    Overcharged by $25 Food was edible. Cheese was missing in one entree but server had it fixed. 4 small shrimp added to pasta was $9! Sausage was not Italian. Was told it was fabulous. Granddaughter has eaten there by before said it was great the first time. Mediocre last night.

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  37. SMMTDM

    Philadelphia

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was spot on and the food was hot and fantastic!!

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  38. DaboS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and a very good gluten free menu for those who need that.

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  39. ElizabethO

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bella Monica is our go to gluten free restaurant. Lots of GF options and the regular menu is wonderful as well. Good service, friendly staff, great ambience and delicious food make it a win win. Try the eggplant rollatini….excellent!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great quality food.. that’s the reason to go there!

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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 3314 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bella Monica

3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

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
  • 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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