Was excited to try this place, well that didn't last long. Way too expensive for what you get. I ordered a Caesar salad for $14.00 what I got was a dinner plate with lettuce that barely covered the plate a layer across and also the 2 panini sandwiches with a bag of chips and cup of soup $48.00.I don't mind paying for a nice delicious dinner, but your overpriced picnic lunch is absurd. Know your place in Lake Country!!! read more

Meatball pizza is always a hit for me and family. Too many awesome sandwiches to name. Haven't really tried the pasta but it always looks good. Love this place and return frequently. read more

This was our 2nd attempt to see if the 1st experience was an anomaly, unfortunately soggy undercooked doughy floppy pizza that couldn't handle the toppings is what we got again. Creamy tomato soup and Caesar salad was good read more

Delicious food, great service, always a good experience whether dining in or takeout!

This a cute little Deli / restaurant. Serving pizza and Italian food. Tried a few times now and we haven't been impressed. Hate to say it but the pizza very similar to Costco. Floppy, sauce lacks zest or depth and is just very mediocre. Same for the spaghetti and meatballs. We did however like the Italian beef. The gravy has good flavor and is seasoned well. If I were to go back it would be for a sandwhich. read more

Its a small place with a little bakery case and small deli type food and some grocery along the wall like pasta and sauce to cookies and chocolate. They have basically sandwiches and soups then after 4pm you can order the pasta and other entrees. I didn't know that when I came to get lunch that the other entrees weren't available and the pasta was what I was going for. O well. I decided on a meatball sandwich the meatballs were good in size and soft textured and the sauce wasn't salty like others just wish more cheese on top and you get chips and a pickle. My friend got the mel mel sandwich and said it was good in Flavor just was super hot in temperature and should have been toasted less. We got 2 desserts the tiramisu was creamy and full of flavor and chocolate mouse fudgy type cake was decadent and rich if it doesn't cure your chocolate craving I don't know what would. Good lunch spot will go back for dinner and see how the entrees are. read more

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Very nice little Italian restaurant. The owners are very nice and very welcoming. Awesome interior space feels warm and inviting. A huge pizza oven in the back is cooking up some delicious pies. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Bella Gusto - Cool lighting - Delis Near Me - Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Great place for a quick Italian sandwich or stay longer and order a bottle of wine and a great pizza baked in their own dome oven.

Excellent food, great atmosphere. The staff are welcoming. They always seem to have a decent crowd, though not too busy

when the last owner was in charge it was fantastic worked so hard, we only had one meal we were not happy with. She is greatly missed, the food standard has dropped , the tomato soup we took home $15 per pot one half full was obnoxious, bisque? No cream nothing just brown water? The first time not having a decent meal, we love the girls hate the standard dro read more

I have been eating here since they opened. Literally have eaten here likely over 50 times. Always, Always, Always the best service and the best food. Second to none in Oconomowoc!! You won't be disappointed. Awesome Job Renee!! Love this place! read more

Had a business lunch here and will definitely be back. Small, but cozy with wonderful staff and excellent food. Had cheese sticks as an appetizer and Uncle Joey's Italian Beef Sandwich for a meal. Both were extremely great. Prices were definitely not bad and even the cookies after lunch were great. I also ended up buying a few things from the to-go freezer that I'm excited to try. Overall very worth going and will definitely be back. read more

Wow!! We were there for a late lunch a few days ago. Soups were very good. Both sandwiches ordered by us were great. My wife had a mild sausage sandwich and I had a mild sausage and beef combo. I think I would order mine next time without the marinara sauce. It was good but the mild giardiniera was just the right topping and could stand on its own. The cookies and cannoli were a treat to top things off! We'll be back! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Heard good things, have seen the great Yelp rating, been meaning to check it out. Being a restaurant and deli, after looking at the menu online, I made a poor assumption that though nothing on the menu suited me, I would be able to order a custom deli sandwich. I was wrong. (and a tad bit dumb) Meatball sandwiches have never interested me. I worked for Cousins Subs a long time ago and have never gotten over their meatballs. That smell! And dont think most other places, with their frozen balls, would be any better. I'm not a fan of italian sausage, never have been. And the italian beefs I've had have been mediocre, including one of the top rated italian beef places in Milwaukee. So, I was going to order a salad. I'm sure it would have been good. I said "screw it" and copied my wife's order; An italian beef, adding mozzarella, and placing hot giardiniera on the side. Took less than 10 minutes to get food. Orders sat in window for a bit. Not a big concern but disappointing given the amount of staff and level of current activity. Immediately you could see, smell, and taste the quality. The mozzarella was phenomenal, not sure how you could have sandwich without it. The beef was 100% fresh, tender, sliced thin, and seasoned perfectly. The bun was really fresh but not great at holding up to the wet, juicy beef. Plus, it had sesame seeds I could do without but not a real issue. By far the best italian beef I've had. All in all, this is great place to eat in a town with plenty of mediocre options. Many of which are way overrated here on Yelp. Bella Gusto has earned its rating and I hope the quality remains and the clientelle remains plentiful. Next time, maybe I'll try the meatball sandwich. ;) read more

The best authentic style Italian we have ever had. First the building and ambience is so nice. Very warm and cozy. The staff were helpful, attentive and friendly. But the food....we got pinsa pizzas and they were amazing. Super thin, crispy bubbly crust. Fresh toppings and gooey mozzarella. Everything was so fresh and homemade. My son ate more pizza than I've ever seen him eat before, he even ate the crust! We will definitely be back read more

Incredible service and incredible food! Such a pleasant surprise after having some disappointing food in downtown Oconomowoc lately. The meatball sub/sandwich was delicious, one of the best I've had. The soups also were very tasty. Prices are reasonable and nice environment. Happy to support local and have delicious food with it! Will be back in the days to come read more

This place is a hidden gem in downtown Oconomowoc! Great sandwiches and very good pizza....everything we have ordered has been very good. The dining room area is small, therefore we like opt for the carry out when we can --- but if you are able to secure a table, enjoy the quaint atmosphere. Will be back! read more

The people are wonderfully nice and the food is simply great. My kids favorite pace to eat and right up there for my wife and I. reasonably priced and just a warm place we enjoy with a positive vibe. Pizzas, pastas, italian sausage and paninis are all family favorites! read more

Very good place but could use a better cleaner food is always amazing tho and I love going there!

My wife and I have eaten here so many times alone and with large groups, and we have never been disappointed. Food is so consistently good, service is friendly, not always fast, but they'll let you know upfront if they're busy. it's always clean, and just a really great atmosphere. I always recommend them for pizza and more. Plus they have a great deli and mini Italian grocery. read more

Visiting Oconomowoc and found the place on Yelp for an early dinner. The Caesar is delicious, the wedding soup a little too salty and the chicken bacon penne fresh and excellent - not too heavy, high quality pasta and rich sauce. It's a little confusing when you walk in - there's not signs to order at the counter or what you're supposed to do if you're not a local regular! None of the staff including the owner (blond lady clearly running things) saw or acknowledged me for a good ten minutes, but once I approached one of the gals at the counter, the young woman was very warm, fast and efficient. Highly recommend. read more

One of my favorite places! The pinzas are AMAZING, but so is all their food. It is such a cute spot in Oconomowoc for a bite to eat!

I had to wait 20 to get a sandwich. With there I don't give a F&$k Attitude. Won't be going back no matter how the food is. There piss poor attitude ended it for me. read more

Super-friendly staff. Bar, hi-top, and standard seating. Order at the counter, then grab a table. Italian sandwich was awesome. Sausage on the pizza was freezer-burnt. read more

What a wonderful,charming place. Me and my husband travel for work all over the states and we felt so welcomed to this little gem. Thank you Thomas for a great sandwich and beer! read more

This is one of our fav restaurants in the area and has the best italian food in the county.

Absoutely dont go here. The owner is a loud mouth out of control person. Wanted it delivered and she was to busy to hear me than it sat for 45 min till we called. A gal finally delivered it (she was awesome by the way. To bad she has to work there) I gave her a credit card she couldnt run it I than gave her a $100 bill and she grabbed it and left. Called back to see if we were going to get the change the owner than snapped at me hung up on me. Walked into the establishment where we were at caused a huge scene threw food on the floor made a mess left that than walked out and flipped us off. I honestly cant beleive how she acted. Wow. Good news is at least 30 people witnessed her yelling and swearing at us. Many people than said they have had lots of problems there also. Beware before you go read more

Small restaurant on the edge of downtown. I had a light dinner at the bar as I was dining alone. Good meatball sandwich and a good size salad for a reasonable price. Good service. I would go again! read more

Lasagna, Caprese salad & calamari, topped off with a Birthday cannoli. Doesn't get any better than that!

Excellent food and ambiance. Casual atmosphere. Good wine selection. Recommend the pizza and pasta dish.

Great for dining in, but even better in my opinion for their authentic Italian options for sale in a store & deli style setup. I love to purchase their spaghetti meatballs & sauce as well as purchase authentic noodles & cheeses. Great little gem in the heart of Oconomowoc! read more

Local Italian Delicatessen with very good food. Quality of food was a solid "8" and would be higher if my panini was hot and cheese melted but note service was totally missing. Took 5 mins standing to order and 12 mins standing to pay after busing my own table. If you visit Bella Gusto opt for he "carry out" option! read more

Every time I eat there I'm more impressed with them. The food is great, (Mila pinsa is amazing!) and the wine is fantastic for the price points. You can't go wrong for fast, convenient and impeccable casual Italian. They also have a grocery area that is amazing as well! It's worth every bite!!! read more

This was certainly an awesome find! My friends and I met in Oconomowoc as a halfway point for dinner, and Bella Gusto was the icing on the cake for dessert! The young lady behind the counter was so friendly, energetic and helpful. She explained what each dessert item was and where it came from, a perfect sales person. I love cannolis and there was only one left, so she offered to pull out more shells and pipe some up for me if I wanted. The self-control had to kick in, so I only purchased the one; but the option of having more was fantastic. I didn't eat the dessert until I got back into Madison, and it was to die for!!! I can't wait to bring more friends back to sample more delicious treats. read more

We were very fond of previous owners and we were regulars. We have always had excellent meals whether it be for lunch or dinner. We celebrated my daughters's graduation from High School with the entire family and friends and they were able to accommodate a big group in a fairly small eating area and the food was still very good. We are Italian and had come to expect authentic Italian food. My daughter was home from college this weekend and we decided to have a casual dinner sitting outside at our (new owners) Italian restaurant close to home. I ordered the special as one of my favorite dishes they are no longer offering. It was shrimp dish with goat cheese sauce that was so rich that I only ate one bite. My daughter ordered the pasta dish with chicken and it too did not taste like our previous experiences. To be nice, we tried to exchange meals with each other and both agreed both meals were NOT good and would not be eaten. We are both not ones to complain, but nicely explained to the waitress and owner that the meals were NOT the standards we had become accustom to with previous owners. We were not offered anything in exchange, but ordered a pizza we both loved in past . When it arrived on on table it was completely overcooked and burnt and even the poor waitress was making excuses for it being overdone. We literally had to walk out with no dinner eaten and spend over $50. No refund or apology by new owner. We will probably never return which makes us very sad! read more

I really like when I visit oconomowoc to go to Bella gusto. I think it s a very nice restaurant. The staff is always friendly and I love their pizza. A pizza and glass of wine! read more

Sooooooo good! Thank you Renee and Tom for what you've brought to oconomowoc. Not only is your food outstanding but your service and level of personal intimacy provided your customers is exceptional! The best! read more

You must try their pizza, they have the most delicious pizza, meatball subs, paninis and salads too! Need a few groceries and some desserts for a gathering, they have it. Tom and Renee have done a great job with the offerings to cater to a wide variety of customers. Want a good glass of wine? They have a great selection to choose from and sometimes they even have live entertainment in the warmer months. If you haven't checked out Bella Gusto yet, you have my word it's worth it! read more

New to Oconomowoc and have eaten here 4 times in the past 2 weeks. Everything has tasted great! Thanks

We tried to order something to support a local business who was getting some bad publicity. We called and ordered a bunch of food and was finishing up with a couple paninis. The girl said we don't serve those after 5:00. It was 5:02. When I said ok never mind, she said ok bye. I tried to call the owner and tell her and she was never there. The girls who answered twice asked for my name and number and said she would call me back. She never once did. I quit trying to call her and tell her of the bad service after 4 calls and decided to just post a review of her horrible customer service. And the time may have been 4:00 and we called at 4:02. But either way, it was 2 minutes after. read more