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    Bella Sera

    3.7 (172 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sara M.

    This is, probably, the second or third time that I've eaten at Bella Sera. Previously, I had ordered pizza to go from them, and had it for lunch this time. The pizza was good, and the food was OK. They had a lunch menu, for $10.99, and the portions were adequate. Place was fairly clean, if a bit worn, but I did feel that the food was good. I did think the servings were a bit small, however, at 10.99, it was a deal. This is a place that I would try again.

    Chicken picatta with homemade bread. The sauce is yummy!!!
    Missy S.

    Place is nice inside and the waitress is lovely! Love the chicken picatta and cannoli stuffed beef. The salad was good. The soup was good but needs to add little more veggies or maybe little small pasta. But overall delicious! The bread is homemade also delicious!! You all need to come and get some good Italian food! We will come back soon!

    Carry-out Chicken Parm dinner
    Shelene L.

    Customer service 5/5 Value - 4/5 Taste - 4/5 Friendly waitstaff, good food and healthy portions make Bella Serra an old favorite. The garlic knots are simply scrumptious!

    Julie S.

    I had come here a week ago and I had heard that the food was really good. I had posted something on Next Door App app.. I think the people might've been sideways because they were criticizing my pictures. I'll put the same pictures on here so you can see that the food looks amazing... and I've got a stuffed rolled up dish with a light colored sauce! You can also get this with red sauce! I like their braided bread, you don't get that even at the high-end high profile places. I would highly recommend coming here give them a chance... here's your call to action I don't know the hours but I came on a Saturday at 11 AM.

    Tortellini Pink
    Terra S.

    Omg this food was soooooo good! This place not only has amazing food but good customer service! The ambience is really cool as well! We had the fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, tilapia fish, chicken Parmesan, ribeye marsala, armetto cheesecake, lobster ravioli, caprese salad, and tortellini pink.Such great tasty food! You can smell it as soon as you walk in the door! Cant wait to visit my sister again so I can go back again!

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    Katlyn P.

    Bella Sera is all around the hill country. I like this location because it's usually never crowded. I've never had to wait and they have quite a bit of seating. Each time I've been they seem fully staffed which is great! Also, there aren't many other pasta restaurants in Boerne, so they don't have a lot of competition either. The garlic knots are seriously to die for! They are so delicious and it pairs so great with the meal. I have tried many items on the menu. My two -to-meals are the shrimp Alfredo and spaghetti with meat sauce. In the spaghetti, I live the texture of the thin noodles. The lasagna was just okay for me. It was super hot in the middle. The mozzarella cheese sticks tasted like cheese sticks. They were okay! The best time to go is during the lunch specials. The price is great and the portions are nice! Overall, I'll still continue to come and try new things on the menu! Make sure you take some bread home too!

    Veal piccata
    Julie S.

    So unassuming we drove past the first time. The parking lot was packed and it looked like a really small place! Then we walked in and the smell of Italian cooking envelopes you! To start we had Mozzarella Caprese. I didn't get a picture because we ate it! Each entre came with a soup or salad. We opted for salad. Fresh and crisp. I had the veal Piccata.(pictured). It was nested on top of angel hair pasta. Plenty of lemon and delightfully salty capers. My husband had Shrimp diavolo. I again didn't get a photo. He said it was good. Looking around. The pizza looks amazing! Seeing how many people got carryout for leftovers of baked pasta. I'd say they all liked it! If you ever visit this quirky town this place is a must!

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    I'm not going to bash them but my food is always very greasy and over saturated with butter

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    Ordered Lasagna and it was just crunchy with the stems from one of their spices. Was like eating an oregano plant. Would not recommend.

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    Great ambiance, fast and great customer service. Will definitely be coming back to try other items on the menu.

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    We came in to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary on a Friday night and had a phenomenal…read moreexperience! It was a lively atmosphere with live music planning, a backed bar area and a humming dining room. We were given the corner "power" booth and really felt cozy. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our server JT was a sweetheart and did a great job. Our meal started with two appetizers: the Calamari & Meatballs. Both were fantastic and really set the tone of what this place is. The Calamari was perfectly executed - seasoned well and not overcooked. The meatballs were phenomenal and full of balanced flavor, due in part to the heavenly red sauce they were swimming in. These are a must try! We then enjoyed Ceasar salads before our entrees and really enjoyed the balance and flavor they offered. Simple and delicious. The entrees were outstanding! * My wife ordered the Noli's Sautéed Chicken, featuring a sautéed chicken breast and cappellini pasta with basil, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives in a white wine lemon sauce. A lighter plate with a fragrant touch, she really enjoyed the combination of flavors. * I went with JT's recommendation and chose the Prime Surf 'N' Turf...this was amazing! A 12oz Ribeye cooked medium rare, topped with two huge fried shrimp, accompanied by a rich and delicious lobster vodka sauce under perfectly baked ravioli. If you are spoiling yourself, this is the choice for you! We can't wait to get back to Albi's Vite and make more memories. In the meantime, you deserve to go make your own!

    It was sooo good! Hubby and I went out the night before, and I have to admit we were a little…read morehungover --so when we woke up, we wanted pasta. It was everything I dreamed of lol I ordered the "Marry Me Chicken," and the portion was a lot for me. I haven't had much of an appetite lately so I had the rest for dinner! The waiter even sent us home with fresh baked bread, which my husband and I absolutely devoured with our leftovers The Marry Me Chicken had a little kick to it--I wasn't expecting that, but I liked it! I'm definitely going to look up the recipe and try making it at home. As far as the ambiance, the place wasn't very busy, and the lights were dimmed--mind you, it was only 1pm! I didn't want to go somewhere loud or where I had to wait a long time to be seated. Albi's Vite was a perfect Sunday afternoon for us. Thank you!

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    Parking lot had ample parking and looked clean. Walking in there was no host/hostess, but one…read morearrived quickly. It is a smaller restaurant, and the overall atmosphere is clean and quiet. Very nice. Our waitress was friendly, and our starter of mozzarella sticks and marinara arrived quickly. I thought they were good, but my wife thought they were excellent. My rating would be 3.5 stars out of 5, my wife gives it 5 out of 5. Staffing seemed very impressive, with more than adequate staff and all seemed friendly. I ordered the pollo alla griglia and my wife ordered the veal parmigiana. For my order, with the vegetables, I would rate it 5 out of 5! Vegetables and the seasoning was amazing! The chicken was excellent, and the lemon butter sauce was incredible! Definitely would order this again! My wife rated her food 4.5 out of 5. She found the veal to be a little salty. Overall, an excellent experience and I would highly recommend dining here.

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