This review is long over due! Bella Sera is a family owned restaurant and all of the workers are family members! It has such a warm and inviting atmosphere. I threw my mother a surprise birthday party here a few months ago. We had the whole upstairs area to ourselves. There were about 35 of us and there was plenty of room. Marco, the chef and co-owner, worked out the menu with me. We started the party with crackers and cheese. We had pasta and salad as starters and guests chose between eggplant, chicken and fish. EVERYONE raved about their food. We chose to bring in our own dessert and they served coffee and tea. The food was absolutely amazing and very reasonably priced. Planning a surprise party (and keeping it a surprise) can be a little challenging but Marco and Fabio (co-owner) helped make this all easier! They worked with us with arranging the tables and having everything set up the way we wanted it. They even saved my mother and I a space in the parking lot and "played dumb" when my mom arrived and they were deciding where to seat her. They even had a glass of rosé waiting for her immediately after the surprise! She was in absolute shock and the party was a huge success. We honestly couldn't have picked a better place to throw this party. A lot of guests said that they always drive by Bella Sera and have always wanted to try it but for some reason, never have. After having such a wonderful experience, we all plan on going back. Between the hospitality, food, and atmosphere, Bella Sera is hard to beat! read more

A mixed review here. Our Caesar salad receives an A+. The Veal Marsala gets a B. The veal wasn't thin enough to deserve an A and the flavor was okay but not A. Nice small, intimate atmosphere. read more

Came here with friends recently. Small, intimate dining area; saw parties going upstairs but have only ever been seated downstairs. Staff was very friendly, drinks were great, salads and desserts were fine. Prices are average for Fairfied County, maybe a tad better for nice Italian. We ordered the Frittira Mista which was supposed to have calamari and baby shrimp but there was only one shrimp on the plate?! No complaints about two out of three pasta dishes, including a special, but the orecchiette with shrimp was also lacking shrimp. A very few small pieces that maybe added up to 2-3 medium sized shrimp total. Maybe they were running low on shrimp this day? Have been before and will return; everyone deserves a second chance. read more

Food is good! Friendly service! I have only taken out some cannot comment on ambiance.

Terrific little place run by caring owners. Great food at reasonable prices. We went two weeks ago and will be going back for my birthday tonight. read more

Lovely people but the food was disappointing. Only one tiny chunk of artichoke and two shrimp in a seafood dish that was supposed to have both and the clams in the Vongole has seen better days. The bread was good and the service was excellent. read more

Very quaint restaurant. Excellent chef and hostess. Family owned. Magnificent food, 5 star food for less. Must read more

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Il mio preferito è Zuppa di Pesce Una combinazione di frutti di mare in salsa rossa o bianca sopra le linguine read more

I stopped by when looking for a new place. I was just getting take out. I have driven by this place many times in the past and always wanted to check it out. It is a small home with a driveway leading to a small parking lot. I would estimate you can park about 6 cars. You can enter the restaurant from the back door by the parking lot and it reminded me of the home I grew up in. Right from the outset I am impressed by the staff. It really is like walking into your family's house on a day when there will be lots of food. Everyone is welcoming but not In a formal or pretentious way. It is small - 7 tables inside and another two outside. I am sad that I came for take out. I think I will have to come back for the full experience - it will be worth it. I went simple for dinner getting the caprese salad and the chicken Milanese. These are staples in Italian restaurants. While I waited for my food they asked me to sit at one of their tables and severed me a drink. A nice man was leaning into the kitchen having a discussion with someone I could not see. I understood a bunch of it but he was speaking a very fast Italian. He acknowledged me as he walked by to greet a group sitting at the back table and they spoke like cousins who only see each other at special occasions. My wife and I enjoyed the food. The caprese was fresh - both the tomatoes and the mozzarella were perfect and the balsamic they used was authentic and thick. The chicken Milanese was a thin pounded chicken breast that was lightly breaded and fried to perfection - moist and delicious. After we finished we longed to see the dessert menu. But alas when you get take out you can't have the full experience. Next time we will. I look forward to rejoin this family in their Italian home. I agree with people who say this would be a romantic place for a date but I also think you can bring your teens in and really enjoy a good meal. read more

I was excited to take my daughter for dinner there on Saturday night hadn't been there in over two years. I was extremely disappointed. The food was not up to par as it was the last time I ate there ...ordered the veal. It seemed a little tough Service was a little slow ....... I was so disappoint read more

Food has always been good when I've gone here. Usually, get chicken, but the salads are good too. Linguini with clams is also a star dish. The service is excellent, and the waiters are always happy with a friendly chat. Overall this place feels homey and has quality food. read more

Great little spot that if you blink, you might miss as you don't expect it to be there. Went here on a Saturday night with a few friends and it did not disappoint. Staff is friendly and welcoming. No apps as we went head first into wine and dinner. I had the bacon wrapped fillet and grilled shrimp and my wife had the lamb chops so we could split. Both were cooked to perfection and the season on the lamb was to die for! Green beans as our side. We are on keto now so pasta and potatoes were not an option. Others picked some specials and were not disappointed. The lobster ravioli were giant and stuffed so i am told! Had some espresso and two friends split the tiramisu which they said was awesome! Will be back again for sure. read more

5 star reviews are hard to get unless you work for it and tonight this place put the work in! Here's my NY take on this CT restaurant: -The service: Hell yea! Wait staff knows their sh*t -The food: FUGGEDABOUTIT! Can you say "authentic"?! Very good, preparations are basic in that excellent and crisp way good Italian food should be. -Atmosphere: Hubby and I sat outside (outside is where it's at). Romantic and oh so comfy. Plus, the passing traffic gave us just lil taste of that village vibe ;) Bring your crew, eat, drink and chill. Sara our waitress was a pro, hopefully she's working when u come through. read more

This is a family owned restaurant and thats just were the best part starts. I grew up in a traditional southern italian home, the meal we had took me back to my child hood. Not only was it cooked absolutely perfect the flavor and presentation was exactly what you would want and expect. I would give this restaurant 100 stars if I could. The dining room is intimate and you can see the kitchen. The staff is personable and you kinda feel like your with your own family. read more

This was our first time at this restaurant and we LOVED it. It's our new favorite place. We were so happy driving home after a lovely experience. Great food, intimate setting, and warm people. Wonderful. read more

It's been a regular. Food is amazing. Family owned. Great wine list. Go with the specials. Fresh fettuccine w shrimp. Omg! Best chicken parmigiana. read more

This is a hidden gem in Fairfield. Authentic Italian cuisine and family owned; one brother is the chef the other is a waiter. The ambiance is just right, great service and the food is absolutely delicious. Since it's one of our favorite restaurants, we decided to celebrate our son's 40th birthday on the second floor. Our buffet selections were; Chicken Marsala, Salmon Provenzale and Tortelini Alfredo with shrimp and everything was delicious. My guest loved the food!!! It was a great celebration and Bella Sera made it happen ! read more

This is a very cute and family owned restaurant that has been serving up wonderful food for a number of years. I recently visited for a rehearsal dinner and everything was delicious and on point. I had the penne with bolognese appetizer, salmon entree, and a delicious dessert that I hardly had room left to eat. read more

Bella Sera Ristorante - Salmon and mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Best Italian Restaurant in the area. All two thumbs up- food, decor, service. Quaint, charming , pasta out of this world. Clearly a bit of Old Italy. These people know what they are doing. read more

Excellent option for authentic Italian in a relaxed atmosphere. Owned and run by two brothers, this is an enjoyable local favorite. I had a veal dish with sun-dried tomatoes and it was excellent. Another guest with us had the gnocchi and raved about it. Service is great with friendly owner Fabio at your service. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Authenticity at it's finest. Great service. Excellent dishes ! We really felt at home at Bella Seras. Literally it feels like your in your dining room surrounded by the smells of Italy and sounds of Frank Sinatra. Definite come back !! Try this place!! read more

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Was there years ago gave it a bad review. Went last nite with friends Either shorten your glass or fill the martini glass to the top Very disappointed. I asked the waiter. Please shake the martini so it will be cold,ignored me. Bread was cold,and raw... Meal was ok After 2 trys,I'm done Plus I'm a senior citizen and the waiter never offered the senior discount. I'm a local hairstylist and will certainly tell my clients...too bad ..i lov no noe mom and pop business. You can't best Ralph and riches bartender.the best martini..... read more

This restaurant is the gem of Fairfield! Excellent food, affordable pricing and the staff is so friendly. I feel Like I'm eating Sunday dinner at my Italian Grandmother's home. I was happy to see Bella Sera Ristorante still open!!! We need to support Family owned business!!! Buy gifts cards for family and/or do take out if you want. Thank you guys so much. We enjoyed our experience my family will see you soon! read more

Cozy spot. Great for date night. Nice wines. Great food. Intimate dining experience. The Bolognase is superb

Came here for dinner last week and was very impressed with everything. The restaurant is in a converted house, so there's a downstairs dining room as well as an upstairs with bar area. The place maintains a "homey" feel while still having a trendy and classy decor. It really works well for a place with excellent home-made Italian food. For an appetizer we had the antipasto, fresh mozzarella and marinated artichokes really set off the night well. For dinner I had the steak mushroom risotto. It was delicious, the meat was really flavorful and the risotto was nice and light. Didn't get to have any dessert becasue we were really full, but I'll definitely be back again. read more

Wonderful authentic Italian (and I'm Italian). Food was fresh, expertly prepared and service was perfect. Go.

The food here is excellent. The atmosphere is small and cozy, like you are eating an Italian meal in your own living room. I never made it to the second floor, but assume it was as nice as the first. I enjoyed the chicken parm, which was a special that evening and a lovely speciality cocktail that was made to perfection. This would be the perfect spot for a date night or to catch up with family and friends. read more

Delicious food in a charming, if simple, setting. There were four for dinner and we all ate pasta - homemade gnocchi with sausage and white beans, homemade pappardelle with mushrooms and two had the rigatoni with eggplant and mozzarella. We all cleaned our plates. Service was very good - attentive not pushy - and Andrea B. sang quietly in the background. Finally, here's a neighborhood place where I can bring friends and not go through the "Where are we going to eat?", "I don't want anything too spicy", "I've never had that kind of food" because you know we were always going to have Italian, but we just didn't know where. Well the "where" I will be bringing my friends to is Bella Sera...every time. So happy I've found this little restaurant. read more

I came to Bella Sera for a birthday dinner. They were very accommodating to our large party. We were seated upstairs which was quiet and had its own bar. We started with the calamari and the antipasto milano. Both were delicious. Our server was flexible with changes to an entree. I had the pappardelle bolognese. It was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I plan on returning soon for more delicious Italian at Bella Sera! Enjoy! read more

From the chef to the server everything was amazing! My family had an amazing time! I wish i could give you guys 100 stars!! Marco and Sarah Were amazing! Thank you for the hospitality read more

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant...genuine Italian cuisine with chef that goes above and beyond to make sure your meal is exactly what you're hoping for. read more

The best zuppa de pesce in Fairfield County. This place is unlike any other Italian restaurant in Fairfield, CT. It's up-close and personal, everything is freshly cooked- to - order. Truly authentic, Italian read more

Was such a great restaurant just a few years ago, not sure what happened, food, ambiance, service, all went down.

Honestly, I am suspicious of any negative review of this ALWAYS consistently wonderful restaurant. We eat in. We take out. I'm embarrassed to say sometimes once a week! We take friends and family and NEVER once in all the years we've been going to Bella Sera have we had a bad meal! Mother and son are in the kitchen making homemade, authentic Italian food. The Family is "on the floor" waiting on their guests like you were in their own home. Go. You will not be disappointed. read more

What a wonderful evening. The ambiance, the food, the service was fantastic. Thank you for making my birthday a treat.

My husband and I went to Bella Sera based on the excellent reviews on Yelp. It is located in a converted house, and is very charming. We were seated immediately on the first floor, which had about five tables. I understand there is an additional dining room upstairs. The waitress was very friendly. However, I was disappointed in the food. I ordered Chicken Scarpariello, which is one of my favorites, and when I see it on a menu (which is rare), I always order it. This was nothing like what I'm used to. It was served on mashed potatoes and covered with a glutinous light brown gravy, which tasted dreadful. My husband enjoyed his Linguine with Clams, but said he's had better elsewhere. We began with a Caesar Salad, which was just mediocre. In addition, there is a pass-through to the Kitchen and I noticed that no-one there was wearing a hat or harnet. That really turned me off. read more

I cannot speak for the quality of their restaurant, but if you spot their food truck, BUYER BEWARE. My mother and I were at an event yesterday and decided to each purchase a slice of pizza - YIKES! It looked like they had reheated it for us for what must have been the third time. Who knows how long it had been sitting out. I noticed the pizza tasted quite salty, and even after trying to remove some of the grease with a napkin, it was still a sodium ridden mess. Such a small, low quality slice for four dollars. This place took my breath away, literally, as that afternoon/evening we both started having TERRIBLE stomach pains, and we STILL are having them the next day! I should have taken a hint from the young boy who was in the truck with some of the workers, as he was doubled over the counter. Maybe he had a slice, too. If you go to a Bella Sera food truck, know that you are paying a ridiculous price for a bad taste in your mouth and an even worse pain in your stomach. read more

When my friend and I walked into Bella Sera, the place was empty, which immediately made me nervous (but it's Halloween, so no one goes out!), however, we were greeted with a smile from Fabio and had our pick of tables. We started off with a bottle of Chianti (Albola 2013), which was delicious, and some of their house made bread. The bread was so soft, fluffy, and fresh--it paired very well with their olive oil. Following the bread, we got the Antipasto Milano, which contained a delicious assortment of meats and vegetables, as well as a creamy mozzarella. For entrees, I got the fettuccine carbonara (a special) and my friend got the veal saltimbocca. Both were delicious! Following our entrees, we ordered glasses of port (Sandeman's 10 year), which was so tasty. With our port, we tried the featured flavors of gelato--pumpkin and cannoli, both of which were delightful. I would come back to Bella Sera in a heartbeat! read more

Excellent food and service. The chef here is really superb, would highly recommend for a great meal!

We had a wonderful experience with great food and service for my husband's birthday celebration with family. We were seated upstairs and it felt like a private party for our group. Marco, the chef, helped me plan a family style menu and Fabio, the waiter, provided excellent service throughout the evening. read more