Overpriced. The food is not impressive. Regular Italian food that you can get at any dinner, but at this restaurant you pay a premium price. We had appetizer, wine, main dish and desert. The main dish was a special (baked Cod). Location is supposed to be nice during the summer, as you may have lake views. Service was OK. There was nothing terrible but I would not likely choose to go back. read more

Step back in time and go for dinner here. The hosts are friendly, the service is attentive and charming; the food is respectable. Salads were delicious and portions a reasonable value; the mozzarella in carroza appetizer is recommended. Some interesting pasta choices; what really scored was a sampler plate of desserts, all of which were tempting and delectable. A 3.5 star place and worth a little drive from where ever your hotel is to eat there. Atmosphere is definitely old world and formal, but comfortable. read more

One of my new favorite restaurants in NJ. Had reservations for eight on Sunday night and the place was packed. The waiter started us off right by bringing out a complementary bruschetta appetizer. I then moved onto my favorite thing about this place - an appetizer size portion of any of the pastas. This is how it is done in Italy and this is how it should be done everywhere! I got the Gnocchi Lombardi which was excellent and cooked perfectly. Next, I moved onto the POLLO CON GAMBERI. This incredible chicken dish was packed with fresh vegetables and was bursting with great flavor. I tried everyone else's dishes which included the chicken parm, the steak special for the night, eggplant stuffed ravioli and I must say that everything was equally delicious. At one point of the night I ordered another glass of wine and after 15 minutes I realized that the waiter had forgotten about me. I brought this to his attention and he was immediately apologetic. It was already the end of the meal and I decided I didn't want it anymore. To make up for it, we were given three sampler desserts on the house. The desserts were incredible. At one point of the night the owner/manager of the restaurant came and spoke with the table briefly. A perfect gentlemen who knows customer service. I was truly impressed by the quality of the food, service and atmosphere. I will most certainly be returning! read more

Called them to make a reservation for Easter dinner for my family of 8 two weeks ahead of time. I even called to confirm the reservation a day before. And yet when I got there today with my family, there was NO RESERVATION for our family. We are now eating Easter dinner at a diner. Thank you Casa Bella for ruining our Easter. Never again will we ever go here. read more

Very impressed! Everything was absolutely delicious & the service was amazing. Served bruschetta at the table to start & fresh bread. We had grilled artichokes & honey ginger calamari for appetizers-AMAZING! We tried veal, chicken parm, and vodka sauce entrees. Not a single complaint. The service and ambiance was delightful. We did it feel rushed at all. Dinner was at 715 and we stayed until about 9:15 chatting over drinks. Would absolutely return! Tables are spaced out but it was busy so I would make a reservation. read more

This place is great place to eat. I have been here two times and both times the food did not disappoint. I had the pasta with red sauce and pancetta and it was terrific. I would highly recommend going here. The service however is why I did not give a 5 star review. Both times I have gone and had the same server. Also, both times after I paid, he picked up our checks while we were still sitting at the table and checked the amounts (and what I assume is that he was looking at the tip amount) right in front of us. It was pretty uncomfortable and a very odd experience. I came on a business trip and he gave us a hard time about splitting checks between three people, and said he has never had this before.... The best thing on the menu in my opinion is the Cannoli. It is the best Cannoli that I have ever had in my life. All things considered, I will for sure be returning to enjoy this cannoli again. read more

Very disappointed. Had the cold antipasto which was enough to feed one person. What I paid for should have been more. The tortellini bolognese has no flavor. Very surprised the place looked good too read more

Outstanding meal I am from Ocean City MD and just the look and feel new it would be great and it was. Great food and staff. Very reasonable and extensive wine list. Love it will be back when in area next time. read more

Can't say enough about how wonderful my experience was at Casa Bella! I hosted a baby shower in the upper deck (25 ppl) which was delightful...few restaurants had enough outdoor seating to accomoadate our group during covid requirements, and even less (may none) that offered us the wonderful outdoor breezes that looked over Lake Arrowhead. The food was fabulous, pricing more than reasonable and the staff and service were the best (shout out to Dray!). I've also been for dinner and lunch and never had a bad meal. don't overlook this tucked away restaurant for a fabulous experience! read more

OMFG What an amazing place- we went here on a gorgeous night! They accommodated our group of 11 Juan was amazing as our server! The soft shell crab , melt in your mouth!! veal parmigiana was terrific it rivals Boston!! Great salads and even better deserts !! WOW you won't be disappointed read more

Casa Bella - Artichoke salad - Italian Near Me - Denville, New Jersey

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The service the staff are great. My hats off the Angelo, Luie, Tony, Ozzie, the Chef and the entire staff. This place is real Gem.. I will be back soon with my friends and family. This is what a restaurant should be. read more

Quite good! Both the COVID ambiance (on their deck overlooking Lake Arrowhead) and the attentive service made for a very nice night. The chicken parm was tasty and my brides tilapia franchise was quite good as well. Will be back soon. read more

The highlight of the place is the deck. Come on a good day and sit outside! If you're lucky, you get a good view of the lake, rather than the road. The problem is everyone wants to sit on the deck, and the keep the rest of the restaurant impossibly cold. They had good bread, and I enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms. My lasagna was delicious, but I could have used some fresh ground pepper to go with it. Service was excellent, and we weren't rushed. I loved the key lime pie -- and it wasn't bright green! read more

Great service and food! My Chicken Marsala was perhaps one of the best I've tasted. I don't know much about this restaurant, other than the moment you walk in, it has a cozy mom and pop establishment feel. the servers are continuously ensuring you are satisfied. It's almost as if you are dining at someone's house. The crab cake and avocado appetizer was outstanding (delicious) as well. I will certainly return to experience their other entrees. read more

Have tried them twice in the past month and I love it! Great Italian place to go with the family so far everything we've tried we loved. It was the first place we took our kids out since COVID and they were great and accommodating with younger children. I was so excited they had Spadini! Tit is definitely must try we got 2 orders the second time. read more

I saw the 4 star rating but really don't understand it. The food was mediocre as was the service. We ate there last evening and service was slow, and the 3 other members of my party thought their meals were underwelming at best for the price. Will not be returning. read more

Very good Italian cuisine, pricy, but worth it. Good attentive, service and friendly staff. Will return soon!

I was in NJ for the weekend and I was craving pizza and decided to go to Casa based on yelp reviews. Their pizza was delicious. If you like thin crust pizza this is the place to go. They have other dishes on the menu but I decided to go with the pizza. Lena our server was fabulous. Next time I am in the area I will definitely return. Make sure you bring your wine since they don't serve alcohol. read more

This place is just average. Decent atmosphere, but a little tight. My main issue was the host (?). We had a 6:30 reservation and the place was packed. He told us he had a table in the back room but the air conditioner was broken. So we opted not to take it. He offered us upstairs or outside (note is was 87 degrees!) and he also said the upstairs dining room was empty...sorry I don't like to be the only diner in a room...anybody seen the server lately??? We sat by the bar and he quickly offered us to eat there...no thanks...don't want to eat at a high top! He never apologized, gave any time estimate or even a drink. Trust me, I don't want a free drink...I just felt like he was being very cagey and not particularly welcoming. He probably doesn't think he has to be...the place was packed with a ton of apparently locals. The crab and avocado app was very good. The tri color salad just average and grassy. Portions were decent...pasta ok and veal good, but served with a lump of flavorless potato and a mound of shredded salty vegetables. Kind of over the place, we passed on dessert. The wait staff was overworked but never checked on how things were or really added anything to the experience. Someone below said this is a glorified pizza place. Its better than that, but not by much. Would return if others wanted to go, but not on my own. And I would not even bother to make a reservation...seems like this place favors its regulars. That's fine, but not for me. read more

This is a very busy place. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I had to feel Parmesan and thought it was good but not great. They have a nice sweet sauce. read more

A fantastic gem we stumbled upon while driving upstate! My wife and I were en route to the finger lakes and decided to stop for an early dinner along the way. After pulling off I-80 and looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite, we opted for Casa Bella. While the restaurant is not somewhere I would quickly request a speedy meal from, our server was very punctual and saw to it that our entrees were quickly prepared. I had the Pollo Al Marsala and my wife ordered the Penne Siciliana, both of which were extremely tasteful and paired well with our wine. I wish we weren't in a rush and had time to order appetizers, but the next time we pass through the area, we'll definitely be stopping back. read more

Oh man! I haven't had a bad meal here & I've been eating here for months. You've got to try the Black Linguine Forestine! The service & staff are top notch. I can't wait until I have a reason to go back to NJ, just so I can stop in for some great Italian food - Classic! read more

The help was very polite but must have been totally in the weeds as they were super slow and hardly checked on us during the meal. They sat us a two top near the window and I noticed an ant or two on the frame. Midway through the dinner, there were ants on our table, on my knife, in my purse- I was horrified. When I informed the waiter- he didn't even ask if we wanted to move. I told him I want another table and he said he only has upstairs. I told him that we have one more (shared) plate coming out, I don't want to go upstairs - so they sat us right next to the kitchen. I was so grossed out. I told both Waiters who came by about the ants and they said that they are aware and won't seat anyone there. (The table was fully set for another two seating.) No Manager came by, no one offered sympathy or resolution. If you like to dine with insects, sit at the window here and enjoy. read more

Had the Beef short rib ravioli (special) and it was very good. Cherry bomb - sorbet dipped in chocolate was good as well. Service was on point even with a decent size group. read more

I took the wife here for our anniversary. We heard good things about the place and we were not disappointed. The food was very good, the service was great. I have to go back again. The only down side was the tables were a little tight, so it was not the real intimate setting I had hoped for. The building is really interesting. I guess it has to be over 100 years old. I would recommend it, a very safe bet to go here and not be disappointed! read more

We decided we had to go since the parking lot is full no matter what day or time we pass by. Our waiter was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful. The meals were good and fairly priced for the portion size. I had salmon, which was very good but I think the tradition Italian fare options would be their forte - nonetheless will definitely be returning. Was lovely to sit outside, overlook the lake, and done al fresco! read more

I guess we had an off night I had Chicken Fra diavolo is was ok. Service was not the best but the room we staying in was in the back which was nice and so is the bar area. Parking in the lot very very tight... May try it again we have been there before and it was better. read more

To be honest its glorified pizzeria food at Ritzy prices. Our table was crunched in a space where all the wait staff passed by. Very annoying and noisey. The waiter was glib and nice enough but the food was lacking. Mozzarella appetizer arrived cold with cold sauce. That was my first clue things would be so-so. MY chicken was also cool and to me a meal thats not fresh and hot is a sign the kitchen is not up to par. The flavor was bland, nothing stood out. I was disapppointed. It was a Friday night but so what, serve the meal promptly as possible. My friends had a few drinks we were two couples and our bill was over $300-!!! As I said, it was glorified pizzeria food, nothing great,tasty or worth that amount of cost. Finer dining at better prices exist near by. It was also noisey and highly trafficked. Rt 46 can be slow so plan an extra 15 minutes to get there. I will not go back. read more

Have lived in the Morris County area for more than 50 years. Many many times I passed by this restaurant and never tried it. Was told that the food was very good, and that it was a nice place to eat. Well let me tell you the real truth. This establishment is poorly setup, poorly run, the portions for the RIDICULOUS amount they charge is CRAZY, I ordered the grilled seafood platter. Three small shrimp, two scallops, a very small piece of salmon, and a little piece of lobster. Along with this are some overcooked veggies and a small but neatly placed potato. My wife ordered the veal. Now they advertise that it is paper thin, when in reality, if you held it up to look at someone, they would be perfectly seen (an exaggeration). The restaurant is extremely loud, the tables are very close, and the wait staff has an extremely poor attitude. On their website when customers do complain, they always respond with "We wish you would have brought it to our attention". Well I did and I received a dumb look. All I am trying to convey, is that if you want an italian meal and want some food for your money, this ISN'T the place to go. read more

I came here for a rehearsal dinner and had never eaten here before. I was shocked at how casual the atmosphere is considering the outside looks quite fancy. The rehearsal included various appetizers: calamari, bruschetta, fried mozzarella, and an antipasto. All were delicious. My favorite was the bruschetta. The bread was super crispy and the topping tasted fresh and flavorful. My least favorite was the fries mozzarella. It was more like a Pasteur filled with the cheese. It was heavy and greasy. We received a choice of salad with out main course choice. I chose the chicken franchises. The chicken and sauce was delicious. It came with potatoes and mixed veggies. The veggies were surprisingly very tasty with lots of flavor. The potatoes could have had more flavor. The opener choices were salmon and NY stripe steak. My boyfriend got the NY strip steak and said it was really good. For dessert we got a tiramisu mouse. It was SO good, and I usually do not care for tiramisu. Overall great experience. Staff was attentive and I would like to come back again for dinner. read more

Love this place! A must every time I am in town. Food is great and very pleasant staff. If you don't see what you want on the menu, they can make it for you. Great to go alone and sit at the bar or with the family. I love their pesto pasta dish! read more

Outstanding! Great food, good portion sizes and attentive staff. Everyone should eat here.

We ate at this old-fashioned Italian recently, and had a lovely meal. I think this restaurant is a time-machine. The decor, and menu, fit in with the best of the Italian restaurants I knew several decades ago. And, that's not a bad thing at all. The menu was traditional, not modern, trendy, or adventurous. And, every dish we had, from carpaccio, to pasta and then tiramisu, was beautifully executed. It was simply familiar, comfortable, and delicious, served with pride. I regret that we were just passing through the area, as we would love to make this upscale, traditional, place a regular stop. read more

My family and I decided on Christmas in New York for 2017. The first night of this holiday weekend was spent at Casa Bella. We have dined here before, and specifically picked Denville as a stop over before Manhattan to eat at Casa Bella. The food, atmosphere, generosity, and warmth of the staff was primo. Years ago, when living in the area, we would come to Casa Bella for special occasions. It is everything we remember and more. Please do yourself and you pallet a favor and reserve a table at Casa Bella for your next evening out. You will be glad you did!! Grazie, Casa Bella. read more

Ohh- I see from other reviewers that you should try to sit on the second level! We sat on the first in a dark and dingy room with low ceilings and ate over-priced pasta that was no where near as good as what we were used to coming from Hudson county. We went once and I wouldn't go back... except maybe to see this view they are talking about. read more

Amazing food, always consistent and they give a generous amount of food. Ginger and honey calamari - would definitely recommend. Great service as well. read more

A friend and I dined here on a Friday. We both once worked in fine dining, and overall can agree Casa Bella was a pleasant experience. An honest review is always a bit depending on the person, but I will give my best impression in the most honest way. The parking lot is a bit awkward. I can see it provoking heavy anxiety if it is a busy night, but other than that particular situation, it's fine. The service was great. The staff was friendly. I liked the group effort and having different employees helping where they can. One man, a shaved head with a great smile, helped tremendously with everything, had a great attitude, and even helped when my friend forgot his card (silly) and ran out after us. That is truly something special. Something not forgotten. The food was prepared at a B+ rating. The decor falls under the low B atmosphere. Once again, this is all personal feelings. It feels a bit outdated, but that doesn't mean it isn't well maintained internally. Overall, I would recommended this gem to anyone in the area. A great place overall. read more

I really like this place! This is the first time I went and I will definitely be back. The food was great, and even though there were some mistakes, they fixed them all! The inside was beautiful and big, but the outside it was really impressive. I called that day for a reservation, and they somehow found space for us outside. It's like a really tall deck that overLooks the water. It's adorable! We will definitely be back! read more

I cannot believe some of these positive reviews, these people must eat at dumps to give the food glowing recommendations. The only three high points were the mostly South American staff that were superb, the portion size (which was a bit supersized) and the wine prices. This place was recommended by the hotel website, but we were very under-whelmed. For an Italian restaurant, I could not taste garlic in any of the food. Like another reviewer the sauce was a acidic and the cookie cutter potato and veggies were like a Denny's restaurant, and the meat was a processed piece of crap, as the other reviewer stated, I had better chicken at the local Burger King. Cleanliness is another point in question, as when we were seated, at 5:00pm, there was a dirty tissue under my seat and crumbs on the table. Overall paying $20+ for a processed entree is not my idea of a good meal, so enter at your own risk. read more

Good food, nice view of the lake from the second floor. Good selection of Italian food and wine.