Reviews for Bella Sera Trattoria in Monrovia, CA
Our friends gave us a nice gift certificate for this place and we're so glad to have found it. I had what they call pappardelle... Alfredo adding shrimp and it was just perfect. The shrimp is perfectly cooked, the sauce and noodles were just beautiful. Read more
Every table had bread and water service. We had to waive down the waiter for water but she told us they ran out of bread. How... does a restaurant that serves pizza run out of bread at the beginning of dinner? And looking around, others got bread and oliveoil. But we were there and hungry so we ordered. Pastas were good but didn't stand out. Pizzas did not taste fresh and seemedpre-made or frozen. Perhaps that's why they didn't have bread? But oh no, because I went to the restroom to wash my hand afterdinner and passed the open kitchen area. What did I see? A a pile of dinner bread, cut up and ready to serve! Read more
A good place to eat after the movie. With a party of 9, they couldn’t seat us right away. But after waited 10-15 minutes, we... were told they can only seat us in split tables… two round tables next to each other. The food was good for the most part,chicken for the salad was on the dry side. But the sandwiches and pasta were good! A bit pricy for lunch but was expected withthe inflation and everything. Read more
The warmest ambiance and classic feel of old of a cozy local Italian restaurant to disappear from your problems and get lost in... the night with some great pasta and solid deserts. Do it, get your carb on and try this place. Family atmosphere with a hint ofromance, sit in back and enjoy the beautiful lighting and set the mood for a great night! Read more
This place sucked. Didn't let us make a reservation, said we wouldn't need one. Arrived at the restaurant, half of the tables... were empty, said they were all reserved lol. In-laws still wanted to eat here even though they already had treated uspoorly. Got seated at a table in the back alley that was covered in black grime & dust, chairs also dirty and had gum on them(see pic). Two small tables for the four of us that were mismatched height. There were multiple smokers that passed by duringour dinner. Food was expensive and not so great. Salad was bitter, like it wasn't washed properly or too old. Seafood pasta wassomehow super bland. Bolengese & pizza was fine, but not great. Tldr: I think you would be nuts to eat here. Read more
Would've gotten five stars if it wasn't for the poor service. Every other table had a water bottle, bread, and oil/balsamic... before their menus. We had to ask and wait ten minutes before bread was dropped off by a busser we had to pull aside. Never gotour water or oil/vinegar. Bolognese and carbonara were excellent though. Shame such a great kitchen had to be let down at thelast five feet. *Second visit- staff was more responsive however one pasta dish came out nearly uncooked. We had almostfinished our other two dinners before our third had theirs replaced. Management comped it but the experience still has room forimprovement and consistency. Read more
I was a bit apprehensive at first because the pictures are very limited to the same plates, but I was pleasantly surprised at... how good the food is at this place. You can’t go wrong visiting this place, the portions and prices are matched really well. Iwill define coming coming back for more. Read more
This place is great! The staff are lovely but the food is excellent. We've eaten here twice and not only does I have flavor,... it's fresh and very well portioned. I highly recommend trying this place! Only one small recommendation, freshen and brightenthe interior a bit. Read more