I ate here a few months ago with my husband and the food was so good that I kept thinking about it and really wanted to come back with my family. This time, we brought our kids, ages 8 and 10. I completely understand that the restaurant has an 18+ policy, and I'll take responsibility for missing that because it is posted like everywhere. However, after driving an hour to get there on a Tuesday evening and seeing that the restaurant was nearly empty, it was still disappointing to be turned away. I could understand the policy more if this were a club, bar, or adult-only atmosphere, but that really isn't the vibe of the restaurant. It feels more like a nice Italian restaurant where families could easily enjoy dinner together. I really hope they reconsider the 18+ policy one day, especially because there aren't many good Italian restaurant options in the surrounding area. The food is excellent, which is exactly why I wanted to return and share the experience with my family. Unfortunately, the age restriction really limits when we can come back. read more

We had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the portions were generous. Everything we ordered was delicious and served at the right temperature. The service was excellent as well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional, and they made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. Our order arrived promptly, and they checked on us without being intrusive. Overall, it was a great experience with delicious food and outstanding service. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back! read more

I order the pappardelle with meatballs. It was the absolute worst I have had in a long time, something tasted all wrong with meat sauce and the meatballs. I ended trading it with a friend who had the eggplant. I basically ate the eggplant and left the rest. Definitely not a place I would return to. To the owner, your server Travis, a white guy with glasses, he is a condescending jerk. The way he talked to the friend of mine who is a 81 veteran was uncalled for. read more

The ambiance was very nice and our food was delicious. The service was excellent too but the hostess ( Brooklyn) was awful rude to me and my co workers when we came there for our Christmas party. I'm not sure if who needs to teach her customer service, but she needs help in that area. The only reason we didn't leave is because we had others come in to join us. We traveled there from Liberty county because the restaurant was highly recommended by our friends. read more

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This cute little spot in the Hill is perfect for a cozy date night or a quiet solo dinner. The hostess was very warm and friendly, making us feel right at home but unfortunately our server wasn't as friendly. They have the BEST Eggplant Parmesan I have ever had! The noodles tasted handmade and soooo fresh. We weren't a fan of the Chicken Parmesan though. It was ok but not quite as delicious as the eggplant version. read more

Bella Mia - Mocktails - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

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Food was excellent. Service was amazing. We will definitely be back! only downside is they have limited hours.

I've eaten here once before and ordered the same thing. I really enjoyed the food overall, and the drinks are phenomenal. However, last time when I ordered the steak risotto, the meat came out medium-rare even though I ordered it medium. I thought it was a one-off, but this time the same thing happened! Also, this time, the meat was just weird! Didn't taste as high quality as it should for a filet. A bit too "gamey" for me. Service was good and food in general overall. read more

I attempted to dine at this restaurant on Tuesday, July 7, 2926, and I would estimate that I arrived approximately 20-30 minutes after the restaurant opened and was the only customer present. The hostess promptly seated me and said she would return with water while I reviewed the menu. Shortly thereafter a couple arrived and likewise were seated by the hostess and near my table. A few minutes passed and the same hostess brought out water to the couple and then a glass to my table. The couple at their table began reviewing the menu while I did the same and within a few minutes a waiter comes out, passes my table without any acknowledgement or greeting, and proceeds to the couples table to take their order. I needed to dine quickly this evening and I got up and told the hostess that I was seated first yet the couple that came in after me had already had their order taken and again the waiter never said a word to me. The hostess didn't apologize or make any comment, which I would have gladly accepted "we made a mistake" but no such remarks. She said I could be seated and the server would be around to take my order. I then requested to speak to the manager and the hostess said she wasn't at the restaurant. I questioned who the manager is and if she would be in the following day and the hostess provided the managers name as Brittany along with the comment that she wasn't sure if she would be in on the next day. Based upon the carefree attitude of the hostess as well as no acknowledgement by the server I decided to leave and doubt that I will give this place another try. I could certainly understand if the restaurant was busy and I was overlooked yet this wasn't the case. I hope anyone that visits this restaurant has a better experience than I did. Unfortunately, my visit was a disappointment when it should not have been. read more

We read reviews and were excited to try Bella Mia. We were extremely disappointed. The Calamari appetizer was good but both of our entres were pretty terrible. The chicken parmesian was overcooked, tough as leather and tasted charred. The Wahoo special was overcooked, lacking flavor and hard as a rock. The meals were taken off the bill so no loss. We had high hopes and maybe the kitchen had a bad night. We may try again. read more

Cute little restaurant in Richmond Hill. Perfect for date night or dinner with family/friends. Service was good and friendly.

I went to Bella Mia on my first visit on Saturday, May 17. I sat at the bar and ordered wine and to go food. Nick, the bartender was incredible, nice, knowledgeable, and double checked my order. Probably one of the best bartenders I've had in the last 10 years. I ordered the seafood pasta and the shrimp scampi and took it home as it was my anniversary and the food was absolutely phenomenal every piece of it was homemade and just wonderful. I will definitely be back for in service restaurant experience I highly recommend this place to anyone. Gary Chesno, Savannah, GA read more

Excellent food and service. The dishes are spot on and traditional Italian. Restaurant is very quaint with a rustic feel.

Never will I ever eat or send any of my friends or neighbors to Bella Mia or any of their other establishments. They also own the local and Grit and Grain. We arrived on a Wednesday night at about 7 pm. Walked in only to be told they wouldn't seat us or serve us because we had a 2 month old baby. They obviously don't want any children there ( total discrimination). If our children or grandchildren aren't welcome at Bella Mia, I'm not willing to go to any of their establishments. Absolutely Pathetic read more

Ambiance is nice. Food and service was good but it is pricey. I had pasta and meatballs. Homemade pasta was tasty with 2 medium sized meatballs only. They do not offer any salad or soup and it cost $24. Bill was $101 (for2) with a mediocre bottle of wine $45. Probably will not return. read more

Love everything about this little gem in Richmond Hill. Not my first time here and definitely won't be my last. Love the ambiance and staff. And the food is delicious we have had the calamari, chicken pesto, steak risotto, chicken Alfredo the food is so great I have not had a chance to try dessert. Oh yes and the freshly made bread read more

Cozy atmosphere, great people. Water tastes bad. Excellent menu, but everything is loaded with garlic.

Food was perfect! The waitress was very nice and the drink I ordered was fantastic! I'd be shocked if there was a single bad thing on the menu! Everyone in my family ordered a different meal and they all turned out amazing. read more

After a glowing recommendation from a trusted friend, I decided to book a reservation for my mother's birthday. This was my first time here and I was impressed both by the ambience and the food. Decor: I've lived in Richmond Hill for over twenty years and this building has occupied no less than a dozen different pizza joints. As a consequence, I was taken aback by the level of renovation and detail the new owners put into this establishment. The lighting, artwork, and woodwork tie together and give Bella Mia a modern yet classy feel. This restaurant feels sophisticated and unique. My mother and I were impressed seemingly along with everyone else in the space. Service: The service at Bella Mia was wonderful. The staff was friendly but not cumbersome or overbearing. Did they go above and beyond? Yes, Me being greedy I asked for more bread after finishing off the first loaf. They said they usually only make enough bread to cover the reservations for the night, but they would hunt me down an extra loaf. Which they did! They also said they don't do anything special for birthdays; however, our server managed to surprise my mom with a lit candle on her tiramisu. The way the friendly staff went above and beyond added to a great experience and good celebration for us. Food: Now to what was easily the best part of the evening the food! We chose to skip over some very tempting looking appetizers mainly because the complimentary bread was so good. For the main course I ordered the Filet and Risotto. My mother ordered the Meatballs over pappardelle. Both dishes were excellent, but that mushroom risotto married with the steak au jous was a standout. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly medium and paired wonderfully with the oh so creamy risotto. My Mom's pappardelle dish seemed homemade with al dente noodles and a subtle tomato sauce. Meatballs were definitely homemade and didn't disappoint either. Desserts ordered were the tiramisu and the limoncello creme brulee. The brulee came with rendered berries on top and the classic creme brulee textured top and creamy interior. You couldn't really taste the limocello which I was fine with since I'm not a drinker. The tiramisu had a subtle choclate and expresso flavor but was mostly creamy. Again, the piece de resistance was the candle on top. Overall: We had a great experience and can't wait to go back. I want to try many other items on the menu but I'm not sure if can pass up a chance on the risotto one more time. read more

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The perfect spot for date night. My husband and I rarely get time to ourselves and it was so nice to be able to sit down with a great meal/drinks. The service was outstanding, very attentive and making sure we had everything we needed but still respected our dinner date. 10/10. We will be back. read more

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I love this little place. We went here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent and the ambiance was great. It is very small so I definitely recommend reservations. read more

Bella Mia - Steak Risotto - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

While visiting the area, we came across this restaurant. Made a reservation for tonight. Enjoyed a cocktail at the bar prior to dinner. Had the eggplant rollatini for an appetizer. Main entree chicken parmesan and sausage abriata. Both were very good and portions were plentiful. No room for dessert. Liked the cozy, intimate atmosphere with Frank Sinatra singing in the background. Wish we lived closer. read more

The food is always delicious and the service impeccable! Everything on the menu is perfect! A few entrees/apps are changed out every couple weeks! read more

Bella Mia - Pan Roasted Veal with Parmesan Risotto!! Perhaps the best meal I've ever had!! - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

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I thought it was great! My wife and I went there for our anniversary and it was definitely worthy for such occasion. The food was good mix of italian and seafood, although the only thing that makes this rating lower than a 5 star is the limited menu. The service was friendly and timely and the mood is set for a nice dinner. read more

Italian atmosphere is beautiful. The waitress didn't greet us in a timely manner, once seated. Bread and olive oil (not dressed) were served half way through the meal.They were out of quite a few things in an already small menu. Quaint little place for the area. Not your typical authentic Italian restaurant. read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time last night and we see the pasta-bilities. I normally don't do reviews but because we are eager for good restaurants here in Richmond Hill, and we do see true potiential, I wanted to share my thoughts as the owners continue to grow and improve their business. Our server (Travis) was eager and checked on us frequently. Bonus points there. We decided to each try something different so we could share and get a wide range of tastes. We ordered the gnocchi and the ceasar salad to start. We must not have undertood the description of the gnocchi as we were expecting potato or ricotta flavor and got none of it. It tasted like a fried polenta cake to me. When asked, Travis did confirm it was seminola based. The texture was fluffy and the tomatoes on top delicious but the flour based dumpling left us wanting more flavor. The ceaser was fine but eater beware, it had large strips of anchovy on it. They offered a Cobia special which my husband had for his entree. What confused us both is that it came with two vegetables, roasted acorn squash and asparagas. The dish was clunky and lacked finesse. The asparagus was almost as big around as a thumb, tough, and would have been more tender if it had been peeled. My husband thought maybe one vegetable and maybe a risotto base would have been a better overall plate and presentation. However, the fish was cooked correctly and he enjoyed it. That said for a $32 entree, it could have been much better. I ordered the chicken parmesan. The chicken was moist and tender. Probably the most delicious bite of the night. The pasta (spaghetti) was thick, like a bucatini but without the hole, and it was yummy. As I hand make my own pasta at home, this was truly appreciated. The tomato sauce was just OK - a little on the thin and sour side. We like a more robust sauce and just thought it needed a little more ooomph. We normally don't do dessert but we decided to splurge as the limoncello creme brulee sounded intriguing. The creme brulee of this was on point and excellent. Nice sugar crunch on top, creamy on the inside. The lemon flavor needed a little more punch to it and the frozen, defrosted blueberries on top needed attention. With all this being said, Yelp doesn't allow for partial stars and we would give it a 3.5 - 3.75 rating if we could. We will come back and maybe just try some of the other pasta dishes as there are good things happening here. A few tweaks here and there, and who knows what the pasta-bilities are! read more

excellent authentic Italian food. Wonderful chef. Beautiful ambiance. Great bar. Love this place!

Don't judge a book by its cover with this one! Located in a small shopping center, Bella Mia did an amazing job with limited space yet great decor. I heard reservations are a must and after being there I can completely understand why. It's very popular! The menu is very limited and changes often - I thought I prepared beforehand but the menu on their website was outdated (the server said ~2 months behind). We started with the crispy fresh mozzarella, yummy and ooey gooey! I will say the breading could have used a little extra seasoning though. The same went for the breading on the chicken parmesan. My husband said it was good, but missing something. The fresh pasta was definitely a home run! I had the filet and mushroom risotto, it by far was the most delicious thing of the evening. The filet was cooked perfectly. The peppercorn sauce was amazing! It paired really well with the risotto. I would definitely return for this dish! read more

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Oh my gosh...what a cozy place..service was first class..dinner drinks were varied and different.wanted to try them all...mozzarella sticks, creamy gnocchi and Blue crab ravioli for starters...Shrimp Alfredo and chicken parmigiana..servers even fixed the angel hair for my hubby read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!! Do not spend your money. We were in from California made a reservation which was difficult at best. We arrived with 2 kids and were turned away!!!! Unbelieveable. There restaurant only had q couple in there it was 630 on a weekday. Terrible Terrible discrimination... read more

My wife and I showed up on a Thursday without a reservation. We decided to have a drink at the bar until a table was ready. Before we even ordered the a table became available. The salads were outstanding and we shared a main as it would have been too much for one person. The desert was also outstanding. The wait staff was attentive and efficient. I will add the bread was warm and fresh. read more

The owner of The Local has now opened a very nice Italian restaurant here in Richmond Hill. Reservations are needed which are nice it's small with amazing food and service. The pasta and mozzarella are fresh made. The pancetta Mozzarella bruschetta with honey was amazingly good. My scored sea bass with asparagus risotto was perfect My husband had the homemade ravioli which he loved. The whipped limoncello martinis were perfect and my husband had espresso vodka martinis also excellent. You could have drank them for dessert! We were so full we got the tiramisu to go so we haven't tried it yet but it looks amazingly good! Its so nice to have a nice new sit down restaurant in town without driving a long way read more

Bella Mia - Pancetta mozzarella bruschetta (sorry we ate the rest before the photo) - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

RH has needed an upscale yet casual Italian eatery for a long long while and Bella Mia is just what was needed. All the dishes are prepared extremely well and never disappoint from a flavor or visual aspect. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Pizza was good. We got the miss Bella's supreme pie. I assumed since it was a signature pizza, it would have pizza sauce. It didn't but the description didn't say it had pizza sauce. It had olive oil and was quite greasy. My husband liked it much more than I did. The web site listed price as $24 but it was $25.92. read more

Bella Mia - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

The restaurant has friendly and good service. The ambiance is lovely and peaceful. Great setting for a date. We loved the food we had: lobster ravioli dish and chicken Parmesan. There are not a large selection of dinner options, but what they do have sound delicious. We have been here twice and have had four different dishes. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely fabulous hidden gem!!! Food was amazing,homemade pastas and sauces. Absolutely lovely menu and atmosphere. I'm a New Yorker and was so excited to leave here ecstatic. And our waiter Nick was wonderful!!!@ Cant say enough about how much we enjoyed our experience!!!! Bravo read more

Wonderful Italian restaurant in The Hill. Food is incredible, excellent service, very nice atmosphere. Meatball appetizer, Caesar Salad, and Eggplant for entree. Wife had the Veal parm. Everything was delicious. Make sure and order the limoncello martini. read more

Bella Mia - Eggplant Rollatini - Italian Near Me - Richmond Hill, Georgia

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Everything was OK except the entree (a big exception). Three of us all ordered Chicken Parmesan one of our favorites, and one we always order in every Italian restaurant we visit in the area. We all had the same complaint, the chicken was one large thick piece of chicken breast, it was not tenderized in any way. It was really tough and hard to eat. Most places use a mallet or other method to tenderize and thin the breast making it more tender. Some even cut a large piece into 2-3 pieces to make it easier to tenderize. They are missing the mark on what is usually a very popular entree at Italian restaurants. If they could fix this, it would be a tremendous improvement. read more

Would not recommend. Food was good, but the hostess and waiter were not worth the price. We were a party of 5 and spent over $240 for meal and drinks. We were seated around 6 and asked to go ahead and pay the bill at 7:15 because there was a reservation for this table at 7:30. read more

Awesome people and great fresh pasta. My daughter truly enjoy father's day with her old man last time we went.

Fantastic place for a quite dinner for a date or family. My wife and I had a wonderful date night while the kids were visiting their grandparents. We really like the no kids policy. I don't know why people complain about not knowing about the policy when it is on the website. No other place in Richmond Hill has this and it is what this area needs. The food was delicious and the wine was paired very well with the dishes. Highly recommend to save room for dessert. Everything made in house, even the pasta. Must try. read more