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Bella Monica

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Raleigh
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    Nathan R.
    "Best Italian restaurant in Raleigh."(2 Tips)
    Gunter D.
    "The short rib lasagna special is amazing!"(2 Tips)
    Jane S.
    "Great gluten free menu!"(4 Tips)
    Whitney M.
    "Eggplant Rollatini and the Amore pizza are my favorites!"(2 Tips)
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  • Grayson H.heart icon on user image
    Grayson HodgeMay 21, 2015
    I've been eating here for years...best flat breads in the city, the Trevino is the very best!! Their special, only on the weekends, lobster ravioli is another OUTSTANDING entree.
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  • Twirly J.
    Twirly J 💃May 13, 2014
    Yelp find! The food was AMAZING!I started off with the Spiedino (marinated chicken breast, goat cheese & fig. Goat cheese was perfect consistency and flavor, chicken was tender. Best chopped salad!
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  • Amanda C.heart icon on user image
    Amanda CibottiDecember 8, 2014
    Went here with my boyfriend on a Tuesday place was busy and amazing. Great food,great service, the specials were even delicious. Will be back for sure!
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  • Adrienne K.
    Adrienne KratzerMay 3, 2013
    The BEST!!!Next time we will make reservation. The wait staff is wonderful. The food and wine are awesome. We will dine there again.
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  • Kaitlinheart icon on user image
    KaitlinAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite Italian place in the Triangle. Love it all! Also very accommodating for gluten free.
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  • Karen M.
    Karen MNovember 4, 2012
    Get the Wild Copper Salmon. It is amazing! Service? It rocks! And make sure you make reservations, they are always full and wait can be as long as an hr.
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  • Kirti P.
    Kirti PatelSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    eggplant rollatini=yum!--they only have that on the weekends or else the Portobello Lasagna is always good. Better to make reservations for dinner. Make sure you tell them about bdays. Brunch is okay
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  • Allan P.heart icon on user image
    Allan ParedesMay 7, 2017
    Meat Lasagne was great! Cool spot for a date.
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  • Rod B.heart icon on user image
    Rod BrooksDecember 30, 2015
    The spinach stuffed shells were fantastic, and the staff were great. We felt right at home.
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  • Morgan T.heart icon on user image
    Morgan TalbotNovember 18, 2014
    Get the clams! So good. They write their specials on uncooked lasagna noodles. Very crafty!
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  • Jessica T.
    Jessica ThompsonSeptember 29, 2014
    Excellent unique salads, I love the pistachio vinaigrette on all of the salads!
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  • Josh H.
    Josh HaymondFebruary 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Gluten free friendly! Extremely difficult to beat the balsamic glazed brussels with pancetta.
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  • Gunter D.heart icon on user image
    Gunter De SouterAugust 14, 2014
    Wonderful atmosphere and service. The short rib lasagna special is amazing!
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  • Tish L.heart icon on user image
    Tish LoryDecember 6, 2018
    Very Delicious! I had the chicken balsamico
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  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WanderskiMay 24, 2013
    Good outside seating for kids, very good pizza choices for entire family.
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  • Blake H.
    Blake HovisJuly 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the Caprese sandwich. It used to not be on the menu, but now it has found the page!
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  • Whitney M.heart icon on user image
    Whitney MJanuary 2, 2014
    Eggplant Rollatini and the Amore pizza are my favorites!
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  • Bo B.heart icon on user image
    Bo BromhalJune 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great people & great food - just use Open Table to make your reservation!!
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  • Vhondy
    VhondyJuly 29, 2012
    The Brussels Sprouts may be the best I've ever had!!!
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  • Nathan R.heart icon on user image
    Nathan ReichMarch 28, 2013
    Best Italian restaurant in Raleigh. Hidden gem!
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  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WhiteOctober 14, 2011
    Best place for lunch in town. The staff is great and the food never disappoints
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  • Dave A.
    Dave AndreyFebruary 19, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The Saturday brunch is out of this world! Try the Bella Benedict, it's my favorite.
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  • Char M.heart icon on user image
    Char MDecember 3, 2013
    Get a reservation. Even on Mondays!
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  • Twirly J.
    Twirly J 💃May 13, 2014
    Spiedino! Yum! Yum! Yum! Yum! Yum!
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  • Robert W.
    Robert WilliamsOctober 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Manzo flatbread pizza is incredible. Order it and thank me later.
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  • Twirly J.
    Twirly J 💃May 13, 2014
    Salmon on chopped salad!
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  • Will P.heart icon on user image
    Will PetersonJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Bella and add light pepperoni.
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  • Nate S.heart icon on user image
    Nate SmithMay 28, 2014
    The mussels are fantastic!
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  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillFebruary 19, 2015
    The Italian restaurant in Raleigh.
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  • Audrey R.
    Audrey RMarch 10, 2012
    French toast is amazing, but it is enough for two.
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  • Sejal P.
    Sejal PatelNovember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing Food & Great Service!
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  • Tim W.
    Tim WallaceOctober 22, 2013
    The polenta is very goof. A meal in itself.
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  • Katherine I.
    Katherine IngramMarch 3, 2013
    Amazing...love everything.
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  • Cole W.
    Cole WattsOctober 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely check out the Pumpkin Ravioli if you get a chance.
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  • Christian Z.
    Christian ZinnOctober 29, 2010
    This is a great place. The food is fantastic and the service is even better.
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  • Tommy Z.
    Tommy Z.January 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Short rib lasagna is unbelievable!
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  • DeAnn S.
    DeAnn SFebruary 15, 2014
    Gluten Free bread was AWESOME!!
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  • Ashley P.
    Ashley PhillipsApril 26, 2015
    I love this restaurant, the ambiance is wonderful as is the service. I went for a glass of red wine & fancied some cheese, they made a cheese plate even though they didn't have one on the menue.
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  • Jodi S.heart icon on user image
    Jodi SchwartzNovember 1, 2014
    Bruschetta, chicken parm
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  • Sean C.
    Sean CanaleApril 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Family favorite. Always good food. Very kid friendly.
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  • Heather H.
    Heather HallMay 26, 2012
    Omg. Brussel sprouts are amazing.
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  • Jen R.
    Jen ReallyDecember 17, 2009
    This place is awesome! Everything is good but be sure to have some of their mozzarella appetizer!
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  • Howard J.
    Howard JacobsonOctober 30, 2010
    Unbelievably delicious Brussels sprouts and sauté mushroom appetizers
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  • Dave A.
    Dave AndreyAugust 31, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The Affogato dessert is amazing!
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  • Jacob H.
    Jacob HuffDecember 31, 2011
    Meat lasagna is amazing!
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  • Kolter K.heart icon on user image
    Kolter K.May 23, 2013
    Staff is great.
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  • Jane S.
    Jane SpruillJune 8, 2012
    Great gluten free menu!
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  • Jen H.
    Jen HankinAugust 22, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The best flatbreads around!
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  • Nation H.
    Nation HahnAugust 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing salads and flatbreads.
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  • Magister S.
    Magister SchultzDecember 31, 2011
    git fresh basil on your pizza
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