Great Place to eat new to area and loved the food and service received! Go to the Other Place and…read moresee for yourselves!

I don't often leave reviews, but I decided that this was the right time for another. I lived in the…read moreClear Lake/Mason City area of Iowa from 1994 to 1998, Does anyone remember Clear Lake Computers? I left Iowa in 1998, but when I did live here, when ever I had the hunger for pizza, it was ALWALYS the Chicken Alfrado pizza at the Other Place. There was just nothing better. Now, I haven'y been in Iowa for some time, but recent events brought me back, and I found myself in Clear Lake. A lot has changed. I drive down Main St and see all the changes. Does anyone remember Jerry Krause, who used to own the old truck stop that was called "Milepost 194" who eventually sold it, and then bought the Town Pump bar on Main? Anyway, back to the Other Place. It's been 28 years since I had their Chicken Alfrado pizza, and I knew that being back in town that I just had to have one again. I have to say. The one I got served Friday, was NOT like I remembered. It was dry. I couldn't even tell there was alfredo sauce on the pizza? it seemed like crust, chicken and cheese. Granted, there was plenty of cheese and chicken, but the lack of sauce was dissapointing. I don't know if the alfredo sauce is made in house, or if it's brought in. maybe their destributor changed over the years, and they can't get the same sauce that they used 28 years ago. Maybe the business changed ownership and changes were made. I don't know. What I can tell you is that back in 1998, the Alfredo Chicken pizza was AMAZING. It was my go to. It was best thing on the menu. It was what I recommended to everyone I knew. The pizza I had during my recent visit was just.... Meh...

GE-Jo's remains one of our favorite spots in Clear Lake. Sitting outside across from the city park…read moreis great for al fresco dining! We always get the pizza and it never disappoints. The crust is airy and baked just right. We love the Hawaiian (Canadian bacon and pineapple). We also tried the nachos as a starter and they were delicious. No dinner is complete without a couple of their goblet sized drinks- strawberry daiquiri and margarita are long-time favorites. Service is always friendly and they make an effort to get your food and drinks to you quickly. We go to other outdoor dining locations in Clear Lake- but we always return to GE-Jo's.

Excellent pizza! Puffy, bubbly and lots of toppings! We had the supreme and also a…read morepepperoni/meatball. My favorite was the pepperoni/meatball - great flavor! The margaritas are LARGE! Our waitress was quick and friendly. The pizza was slow to arrive because there was a large party ahead of us and we were a party of 13. They treated us with fresh hot rolls- so so good! We weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't a problem for us. There is seating inside and outside. We sat outside and the weather was perfect! Would definitely go back!

First time there had a pizza which was pizza it was a good, came out hot. The staff was friendly…read moreand helpful.

Always really liked the pizza here. Granted there aren't a lot of options in Saint Ansgar, but this…read moreis actually something special. Even though I probably haven't had PP for 5 years, I can still remember the zesty sauce, the crust and whatever fresh toppings happen to grace the scene. The meat lovers will please carnivores to no end and the taco pizza is probably my personal favorite (since there are so many ways to screw up a taco 'za and none of those errors are found here).

Definitely a solid small town pizza joint. They work hard, and crank out some great pizza. Their…read morebaked goods could be a secret killer though, they know how to operate an oven. We actually had some breakfast pizza and a breakfast tortilla, and they were lovely. Also had their carmel rolls, unholy. So good. Check it out!

Hands down the BEST restaurant I've been to in Iowa. Coming from a California foodie- this was so…read morerefreshing and delicious. The heirloom spinach salad was my favorite. The pork was so flavorful and tender. The shrimps were juicy and not overdone. Excellent meal. I'm so so excited to come back and try the next seasonal menu. Til next time cafe mir!

Great service and location! Menu is definitely on the fancier side but still super delicious. Great…read moredrink selection and menu variety. Restaurant ambience was overall very chill and friendly! Great view of the creek behind.

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.

The ambiance was delightful, welcoming. We loved the couches and cozy atmosphere…read more The food was fantastic! The walleye fish and chips were SO good! The fish was cooked perfectly!! The Cuban sandwich was fresh and delicious! The service was lacking - we had to ask for salt & pepper. We were never offered sweetener for our tea. It was not explained that there are no menus - just a posted QR code. We had to ask after being left sitting for several minutes. All in all - we will go back!

Cozy, cute, friendly spot. Despite the huge (and rather unfocused) menu, the food was surprisingly…read moregood! Our table's orders included: *) the trashcan nachos (superb!) *) the club sandwich (tasty, toothsome, and better than expected) *) the Cuban sandwich (gloriously drippy and delightful) *) the bacon and blue burger (topped with a fried egg and bacon jam!) *) the wedge salad (nice and crunchy and fresh, although the tomato jam was a tad sweet for me) ... and an off menu shrimp cocktail that was weirdly excellent. The plump, good sized shrimp arrived warm and spicy without cocktail sauce or mayo. Not standard, but very tasty! We will definitely be back.