Good Food but Deplorable Service Causes Customers to Not Return
DESCRIPTION: The decor is absolutely adorable and most of the food was really amazing. My dish, the fresh rigatoni with wild mushrooms and duck, was good, but not worth the $19. We sat at 8pm on a Monday night and waited 45 minutes for our waitress to take our food order. Then waited another 45-60 minutes for our food to come out. Again, our waitress pulled a disappearing act and we had to ask another waiter to wrap our meals and bring our check. Our waitress brought the check herself, after another 10 minute wait. She only had one table by this point, us. Although the food was decent, the revolting service of Stephanie will cause us not to return.
DATE: 2004-02-17
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2

Excellent Food, Excellent Service, One of the Best Meals I Have Ever Had
DESCRIPTION: I felt the need to respond to the previous review, as it is certainly not indicative of the dining quality of the restaurant. The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant is charming and warm. I have dined at Caffe Bella several times, and all experiences I have had with the waitstaff have been extremely good. The staff, and particularly the owner/head chef (Mr. Patrick Barnes), are attentive and accomodating to the specific needs of customers. Having been in the restaurant business in Florida for a long time, I have come to expect high standards, and I have never been disappointed with the service at Caffe Bella. Almost all of the food is outstanding, and I especially recommend a special appetizer: occasionally, they have fresh figs drizzled in honey and stuffed with melted gorgozonla cheese. Served with prosciutto, this is one of the most heavenly tasting dishes I have ever had in my life, and I don't know of any establishment, even in Italy, that does it better.
DATE: 2004-10-29
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10

Amazing Food, Great Service
DESCRIPTION: I have been to Caffe Bella twice and both times the food was amazing. The tuna steak, which was served along side tasty roasted potatoes and delicious vegatbles, was cooked perfectly. The pork tenderloin was also unbelievable - tender and served with a succulent wine sauce. The service was friendly, informative, and timely. I recommend Caffe Bella for a special occasion.
DATE: 2004-12-29
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : pork tenderloin

Outstanding
DESCRIPTION: Caffe Bella has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding food. Try the saute shellfish appetizer (serves two); it's the best appetizer that we've had anyplace, including Italy. Caffe Bella is our "go to place" for all special occasions.
DATE: 2005-10-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : saute shellfish

Great Food, Great Service
DESCRIPTION: Enjoyed their homemade roasted red peppers. Great wine list. The cod with cannelini beans is my staple, but have had the bay scallops with angel hair...to die for! I have taken my closest friends and relatives there and they have all liked it and would go back. Service was fine; waitress was very nice and accomodating.
DATE: 2006-04-25
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : bay scallop appetizer

Don't be fooled!
DESCRIPTION: I was drawn into this restaurant based on its beautiful decor, lively atmosphere, and superior location, but don't be fooled like I was! This restaurant packs them in, and has a great ambience (especially outdoors when the weather is nice), but our dining experience was a disappointment. The service is horrible (my group of 4 waited an hour for the waiter to take our order!). We also found the prices to be a bit high for what it was (i.e., $28 for a pretty average salmon).
DATE: 2004-05-03
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2

Owner Does not care about You
DESCRIPTION: We made Reservations for 4 people upstairs in front of the window. We arrived 15 minutes before our Reservations time and were immediately hustled to a table downstairs. We asked politely about our request for reservation upstairs by the window in which you would have thought we had just hit the guy but he took upstairs and set us at the nearest table to the stairs. Food was okay. The service was horrible plus along with the waiters attitude made it that much worst. When we got ready to leave I lean over to let the owner know our experience & he simply SHOUTED at me THAT IF I DID NOT LIKE IT DON T COME BACK! So guess what we want be back. I guess the regulars at this place like eating at a place where the owner could care less if he has your business or not.
DATE: 2003-05-08
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : none

Fantastic
DESCRIPTION: Excellent Osso Buco, Fantastic wine list (reasonably priced), and Adelmo is around for interesting conversation. Nice restaurant, sorry, Ristorante. Adelmo is the kindest jolly fellow around. Charming, charismatic, and caring. Adelmo if you ever read this, YOU ARE THE BEST! I wish I had invested in your place, I'd be a millionaire.
DATE: 2003-06-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : osso buco, no doubt and anything chocolate

WONDERFUL Place & Owner
DESCRIPTION: Adelmo is the most wonderful host, very charming, kind and attentive. I have gone to the restaurant many times and have had the most pleasant experience each time; Adelmo and his staff are very professional, and the food is EXCELLENT. Atmosphere very romantic; I took my now-husband there for his birthday, and we couldn't have had a more enjoyable time.
DATE: 2003-10-29
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Antipasto appetizer

Fine Dining featuring regional Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine
DESCRIPTION: Conveniently located in the west end of Allentown, they are easily accessible from all the major business and shopping areas in the Lehigh Valley. They have recently expanded their menu of regional Italian favorites to include many Lebanese and Middle Eastern specialties. They present a wide menu, and wonderful daily specials. Everything is prepared with their own one of a kind recipes. The crab cakes are outstanding, and their special mezza is an event not to be missed. Consistently excellent food and service every time I have been there. Wait staff are friendly and experts in taking care of your needs. BYO
DATE: 2001-01-07
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Crab cakes, veal trattoria, mezza

Great Food
DESCRIPTION: Aladdin's is one of my favorite lunch restaurants. I love their soups and their wraps. They have great desserts as well. I always take a dessert home to my partner. They are very hospitable as well. They have very attentive waiters, and you feel very well taken care of when you eat in their establishment.
DATE: 2006-05-03
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Len-Chil Soup

DESCRIPTION: I would like to recommend the Trading Post Cafe in Taos, New Mexico. Mediterranean style food. Dishes that I have not seen since I returned to the US, with 2 years in Italy and 5 in Spain. This is the best restaurant I have found in NM and one of the best anywhere in the US
DATE: 2000-02-09

Great food, lots of atmosphere and hospitality
DESCRIPTION: On an exceptionally busy Saturday night our party of eight received excellent service and tried a variety of dishes. The appetizers alone would almost have been enough for a meal and we passed them around before the main courses arrived. Just when you think you can't find room for dessert, our waitress brought out an irresistable tray and we all dug in. Excellent coffee, by the way, from a local roaster. A friendly, attentive staff, and a visit to our table by the owner ensured a memorable evening.
DATE: 2005-11-16
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : salmon, steak, desserts

Atmosphere, with a hint of elegance
DESCRIPTION: All in all this is one of the finest dining experiences that I have ever had. Not only is the interior a taste of the Mediterranean, but the service is impeccable. I can't say enough about the cuisine. All of the dishes are complemented with just the right choice of sides and there a lot to choose from. You will find a lot of traditional Greek food, and also some classic recipes that will send you straight to culinary heaven. I know for a fact that the seafood is personally chosen by the owner, every other day. If you should come to Baltimore, and want to spend a relaxing evening in a great atmosphere, this is a must see
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Stuffed flounder, veal chops

Light and mouth watering
DESCRIPTION: The menu is perfect for those looking for a light meal on a hot evening in Washington DC. We were headed to the movies at the Lowes Cineplex next door but the show we wanted to see was sold out. We stopped in to Cafe Ole and enjoyed a grilled tuna sandwich while sitting out in the sidewalk section rather than indoors. It was a fun place to people watch and kill an hour while waiting for the next show. We will now plan to dine at the cafe before we go to any movie at that theatre.
DATE: 2003-07-14
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8

INCREDIBLE!
DESCRIPTION: I highly recommend you try Cafe Ole. Once you do, you'll be hooked! Great food, even better prices. The food is also served lightning fast right at your table, then dishes are cleared and tables kept clean! It has become a goal of mine to try every single thing on the menu, and I am well on my way! Wraps and salads are the best. You won't be dissappointed, I promise.
DATE: 2004-08-06
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10