The Greek salad is fantastic The spinach salad is also…read moregreat The lasagna is really good Spaghetti and meat sauce good good

Every time we come the food is amazing, the service is even better, and we have so much fun.read more

Felt like I was back in Italy! Food was incredible. Service…read morewas impeccable. We sat outside on the patio because we brought our pup! It was a great vibe!

Another good visit and for Valentines day. A four course meal with choices. Our waitress did a good…read morejob, the meal courses were timed out nicely. The food was tasty. It was rather quiet for a holiday but overall a successful visit. We both left full. We will return.

AMAZING FOOD! We loved the table bread with red sauce as…read morewell as the Alfredo tortellini!

Went to Via Amelia for my 60th birthday celebration. I had the Lamb Florentine which was absolutely…read moreamazing everything about this dish was absolutely perfect.

Where do I start? Gambinos is an amazing restaurant! Honestly one of my favorite. Food is always…read moregreat, atmosphere is always wonderful However, Amanda St. Clair makes all the difference. To this day she remains the best waitress we've ever had. Everytime my husband and I go we have to ask if she is there because we know if she is we are in for a wonderful experience!

The food was great and our server, Mario, was the best!! The selection of food, wine, and desserts…read moreis first rate!

When we go to the beach, we typically frequent seafood restaurants. Over the 4th of July weekend…read morerestaurants are so busy that we decided to diverge from the norm and try something different. We are so glad we did. So much so that we returned again before the end of our trip. The restaurant was quaint and service was very good, especially our first visit. Our top recommendation would be the lasagna which was the best I've ever had and so large that it easily feeds 2 people! The mushroom brochette and veal piccata were also delicious. Wine was excellent and so was the bread. We will be back.

Bread Service - The bread was hot and served alongside olive oil with herbs. The olive oil mixed…read morewith the herbs was infused with rosemary. The bread was very good and is probably top 5 as far as restaurants I have visited that offer complimentary bread. Insalata Mista - Good, nothing special or that sets it apart from other salad. The house dressing was good, leans more on the sweet side. Lasagna - The biggest portion of lasagna I have ever seen and ever received at a restaurant. The waitress said they call it the "Birthday Cake." Once it arrived at the table we understood why, it was almost the side of a birthday cake. The flavor was really good as well. It had a good amount of meat and cheese. It was not a lasagna that was made up of just noodle. Definitely worth ordering. If you're on a date or out with a friend, you could probably split the lasagna. Especially, if you order a salad , soup or appetizer. Spaghetti - It was good, nothing great but not bad either. If you like spaghetti & meatballs this will do the trick however, it won't blow your skirt up but you won't be upset either. Veal Piccata - Very good, I would order this if I went back. The veal cutlet was tender and contained crispy edges. The sauce was very good as well. The capers, lemon and wine were very well proportioned. Grilled Salmon - My Mother-in- Law ordered this and shared the following thoughts. Salmon was good however, the white bean salad that accompanied it was better. 7.5-8 out of 10 as far as the whole dish goes. Torta Savoia - Probably the worst thing we ordered. We all wanted chocolate, specifically chocolate cake. This really underwhelmed and did not satisfy the craving. The mood was a little gummy and didn't have that great of a mouth fill. Sometimes when mousse isn't made completely the correct way, gelatin will be used and occasionally overused. The cake itself wasn't that moist and the taste of chocolate really didn't hit you like it should have. Service - Our waitress was named Corrina. She was really sweet and very informative. Corrina was honest about the menu and suggestions. She was also very observant.

The food was delicious. our appetizer was yummy and then we also enjoyed our entrées so yummy for…read moreour Italian craving.

Out last visit as we are moving back to GA. We arrived with resevations and we're seated at 6:00…read morepromptly. Pro tip make a reservation especially on a Saturday night as there were many people waiting in line for another table without reservations. Our waiter Ayyub was very pleasant and conversational throughout our meal. Very good service for the meal. We had 2 couples for dinner, we opted for only entrees tonight. I had the spaghetti and meatballs, she had the penny roma. Both of us enjoyed our meals as the pasta tasted good. This place has been good to us during our stay in Mobile.

Some of the best pasta i've had! And they make everything from scratch. This is my second time here…read moreand I had to get the crawfish sauce again of course. highly recommend. The carbonara sauce was also really good but more on the heavy side. The portions are good, we both had leftovers. The service was okay, it was on the slower side for a saturday. The bathrooms could also be a little cleaner. but otherwise I love this place !

One of the best pastas and service I've had. I was…read moreskeptical when I saw a lot of the menu emphasized how everything is made in house and I can attest it's true. From the fresh rolls they brought out, Cesar salad dressing, pasta. All freshly made The Cesar salad could have used a bit more anchovy but overall solid The rolls were so good! If I didn't already have a salad and one roll I definitely would've asked for more. I had the rigatoni with the red/white sauce mixture and oh my it was phenomenal I was really sad I was just visiting because the leftovers I would've had immediately. The service was great we never felt neglected and she always kept our drinks full.

We were visiting out of town and were blown away. Super intimate setting and delicious food. The…read morechef Chris was amazing and game out to greet us himself!

I have celiac and I found out the chef does also so that made my experience wonderful! it was so…read morenice to be able to eat tasty food and be understood. definitely recommend! be prepared to wait for the food though, the restaurant was really busy. but like they say good things come to those who wait!

Bella Italia was not what I expected…read more And that turned out to be a very good thing. From the outside and inside, this is a bit of a hole in the wall. The kind of restaurant that is clearly filled with regulars who know exactly what they're ordering and probably don't need to look at the menu anymore. That can sometimes make a newcomer feel like they've accidentally wandered into somebody else's family dinner. Not here. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and we were made to feel right at home. I ordered the lasagna expecting the usual Italian classic. Layers of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and all the familiar ingredients I've come to expect. Instead, I was presented with a lasagna featuring a beautiful, creamy béchamel sauce. Béchamel. In my lasagna. That's the kind of sauce I expect to encounter in French cooking, not while I'm sitting in a little Italian restaurant in Mobile. But I'm very happy to report that Italy and France have apparently decided to put their differences aside. It was wonderful. Creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. Not what I expected, but exactly the kind of surprise that makes discovering new restaurants so much fun. Bella Italia is a nice find. A little bit of a hole in the wall, filled with regulars, friendly people, and food that may surprise you in the best possible way.

While in Mobile for the 2026 ALACTE Conference, my wife, a coworker, and I stopped by Bella Italia…read morefor dinner on our first night in town. The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived, so we were seated immediately. The dining room has a basic, no-frills atmosphere, while the soft background music created a pleasant setting for dinner. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and offered helpful recommendations throughout the meal. Each entrée comes with complimentary garlic bread and a side salad. The salad was fresh but basic, and the garlic bread was warm but fairly average. They were a nice addition to the meal, even if they weren't particularly memorable. Every entrée arrived piping hot, which is exactly what you hope for with Italian food. My wife ordered the Cheese Manicotti, substituting Alfredo sauce for the traditional marinara. The ricotta and parmesan filling was rich and creamy, and the Alfredo sauce paired well with the pasta. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal. My coworker and I both ordered the Spaghetti with Meatballs, adding meat sauce for even more flavor. The meatballs were tender and generously sized, the spaghetti was cooked perfectly, and the combination of homemade marinara, meat sauce, and parmesan created a hearty, satisfying plate. The portions were generous, and the entrées were easily the stars of the evening. Pros * Immediate seating * Friendly, helpful service * Complimentary salad and garlic bread with every entrée * Entrées served piping hot * Generous portions * Flavorful pasta and meatballs * Good value Cons * Basic ambiance * Salad and garlic bread were average Bella Italia isn't trying to be a trendy, upscale Italian restaurant. Instead, it focuses on serving hot, comforting Italian classics with generous portions and friendly service. The appetizers may be simple, but the entrées deliver where it matters most. If you're looking for a dependable Italian meal in Mobile, Bella Italia is a solid choice.

My family and I were staying in orange beach and were looking for an Italian place when we came…read moreacross Portabellas. Let me tell you, it's worth the 25 minute drive from orange beach. I got the 5 cheese pizza and it was one of the top pizzas I've ever had. The sauce was amazing, the FIVE cheeses tasted great, and the dough was crispy and delicious. There's only 12 tables inside, but we did not have to wait to get seated. The service was great and the owner personally brought a kids menu and a bucket of crayons to my son so he could color. We will come back next time we vacation in orange beach!

Great food and amazing service. Our server Hannah was very knowledgeable and fun. She suggested a…read moregreat wine and even brought us a taste of another bottle. The food was very good. We had the Magnolia Springs Pizza and veal piccata. Both were excellent. The piccata was perfectly balanced. It's great to see a little hole in the wall mom and pop restaurant here in Foley. Even better on Saturday nights wine is half price. Can't wait to try the house made tiramisu. The owners Chef Rich, and Pam are doing it right. Pam visited and spoke with every table in the place.