My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there…read morefor dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options.

Love it today is our one year anniversary I almost asked to get a room and enjoy their ambiance and…read morefood

Looked forward to eating here. Waitresses was great. Manager was a snarky old hag. Three of ordered…read moreprime rib. Came cold and tough as shoe leather.Don't eat here if you want good prime rib. Go to Thompson Iowa for the best prime rib.

First time here and had the grilled chicken sandwich with their home made chips. Delicious!!…read more Service amazing and just an overall friendly place!! Highly recommend!!!

Battered and fried green bell peppers? I had to order them with my sandwich simply because I've…read morenever had them anywhere. I'm glad I did. They were delicious. It's very similar to the flavor of a jalapeño popper (without the bacon, cream cheese, or the heat). They have a modest sized parking lot that is a one-way. We sat at the bar and both had sandwiches. I ordered a burger but subbed out the beef patty for a chicken breast. The chicken breast was seasoned and juicy, but it actually made the American cheese on my sandwich a little too slippery. Better than the alternative, though! I would eat here again, but I might try something different next time. The menu wasn't super large, but they had enough apps, sandwiches, and burgers to choose from.

Very good food and service!! Whenever I get the chance to go I always choose this placeread more

Have had a sandwich here once. It was good but think they are a little pricey! They do a good…read morebusiness so this is just my opinion.

DON'T Judge a steak by its building!! It looks cozy and old-school on the outside, but the food…read moreinside is straight-up legendary! The steaks are ridiculously tender, juicy and seasoned so simply that the flavor of the meat does all the talking. You can even cut it with plastic silverware if you need too! Like.. melt-in-your-mouth, cancel all your plans after, think about it for days...kind of good!!!!! Do NOT forget about the Greek spaghetti...the perfect combination of butter, cheese and whatever secret ingredient they use, is the best sidekick to the steak! I normally choose the filet. The Bread: just get it. Used best as a juice cleaner upper when you are saddened by the steak already being digested and all you have left is the liquid reminder that you just housed as steak faster than an Indy Car. Get there early. This is not a suggestion, this is a warning. They are always packed. Just remember, if you find yourself near a baseball complex....you are surely close to one of the best restaurants in the MIDWEST! Enjoy!

One of the best steaks I've ever had and their spaghetti noodles with steak juice on it is…read moreexceptional. Service was wonderful and made fabulous martinis Definitely will go back when I'm in town.

Stopped in here on the way out of town after looking for a chill place to relax after reffing a…read morebunch of youth basketball games. I was immediately greeted by a young hostess who was happy to find me a table, but I said I'd find a spot at the bar. I was immediately greeted by Sophia who handed me a beer list and was happy to pour a sample. That's nice service to start out with. She checked in but was never overbearing. A+. Their unique 60/40 beef/bacon burgers caught my eye...mine had cheese sauce, tons of bacon, and bacon jam. You can only have these cooked medium well or well done; for a burger I feel that's acceptable. Sandwich components were all delightful...the beer battered fries have a nice smooth coating and the house made ranch was the thinner variety was a great complement too. I'll kip the pretzel bun next time; I didn't find it to be a great complement to the components on the burger. I felt too many taps had crappy mass-produced domestics for the squares out there. I highly recommend the Mason City Cream Ale. Wish they sold their glasses! Credit cards have a 2.99% service fee. Thankfully, debit cards have no fee...which is the law. Not many places follow this procedure.

do not get jamaican jerk wings they taste like shit. my dad says they taste like toilet chemicals…read more whoever is in the kitchen needs to self reflect and taste their own product. i threw 9 wings straight into the trash where they belonged.

Excellent place we've been going to for years. Food is great, and they treat you like family when…read morein there. They may even tell you off (joking) as this is that type of place. Have it whenever we can when in Mason City.

We mosied on over on a Tuesday night after hearing this place had some legit grub and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by what we found. First things first, this spot has some shwack hours - a few nights a week from 5:30-8:30 and on Sunday. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday they have an a la carte menu that includes, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tostadas, as well as their infamous chips. Seriously, the chips here are the best I've ever had. They were most-def homemade, crunchy and come with cheese dip and salsa! Absolutely incredible! Dinner consisted of enchiladas and tostadas, both of which were excellent! The enchilada was superb with an incredible amount of cheese inside and out. The tostada was delicious as well. This place defines a dive and it was great. The interior is a hodgepodge of decors that keep a pseudo Mexican theme, while meeting an American Gas Station. The icing on the Mexican inspired cake is the fact that you get to sign the wall on your way out! Worth checking out, but be sure to call ahead as they fill up quick most nights.

Do not recommend. Disgusting. I watched a kid stick their hand into the jello squares and take…read moreone, touching many. I immediately informed one of the employees who were setting out food. They did nothing. It was still out when I left. Food is mediocre. Pop is watery. Hot tea scummy. Pretty much buffet food. There're a couple good things. $15 per person

The restaurant was fairly clean, and the food was kept hot, which I appreciated. There was a large…read moreselection at the buffet, and it's definitely a good place if you want to leave full. However, most of the dishes were lacking flavor and tasted pretty bland. One major downside for me was the ice cream area. The scoops are shared by everyone and are only sitting in a container of water between uses instead of being washed or sanitized. Considering how many people do not wash their hands after using the restroom, I was uncomfortable using a community scoop that everyone touches, so I skipped the ice cream entirely. Overall, it's a decent place to fill up on food, but the flavor and sanitation concerns keep it from being somewhere I would highly recommend.

Most of the people working were very kind except one, Simplicio was his name. He was very rude to…read moremy family and I by rolling eyes when we are clearly paying together and then giving us dirty looks! Thank you Simplicio!

Love Panda Express, this location has been one of the worst for not having items ready and hot…read moreavailability and have you park for 15 minutes in front. Then you get your food and time after time, the portions are shrinking. This time it was so little it prompted this review. I had about 4 pieces of Honey sesame wtih 6 greenbeans and not even enough pieces of orange chicken to fill the side. Pitiful. It seems to keep getting worse.

Very nice ice cream parlor!…read more I had the peach ice cream with peach topping and pecans. I asked for cashews, but there must have been a mixup. I would get other flavors here too. Very cool place!!

The ice cream is here phenomenal!! It was so good/fresh- I forgot to take a photo of it! I loved…read morethe classic aesthetic of this ice cream parlor and how they have tried to maintain the classic look. I admire that very much. The woman that helped us was very cool too. Service was on point. Try them out ! You will love it !