Family-run trattoria cooks up Italian classics in a warm space lined with paintings & banquettes.
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La Bella closes after 13 years of Italian dining in Norfolk
Under Andrea DiCarlo, La Bella in Ghent has for 13 years been an outpost of an Italian dining tradition that began 30 years ago in Virginia Beach.
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED La Bella in Ghent – Norfolk – GAYOT
(Colley Ave.) USA. Norfolk, VA 23517. 757-622-6172. Map. Cuisine: Italian / Pizza / Wine Bar. Serving Italian dishes in a relaxed setting, this restaurant (and …
La Bella in Ghent Italian Restaurant And Wine Bar – Wanderlog
This is BY FAR the most delicious and authentic Italian food in Hampton Roads. My family and I enjoy eating at La Bella’s often. If your in Norfolk or the …
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Jennifer Robbins
Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere. The owner, Andrea, is so wonderful. Quickly becomes your favorite spot to eat. I always get the chef’s specialty entree.
… moreDanielle King
I definitely enjoy having a local Italian restaurant nearby, but I have strayed from chicken parm till the other night. I was definitely disappointed in the amount of oil in the chicken marsala, but I’ll continue to try other menu items. Cute little outdoor area and the inside is cozy wish attentive staff that are friendly and casual.
… moreJason Tassinari
This is BY FAR the most delicious and authentic Italian food in Hampton Roads. My family and I enjoy eating at La Bella’s often. If your in Norfolk or the Hampton Roads are then do yourself and your taste buds a favor and stop by La Bella’s and grab a bite. You wont be disappointed.
… moreJohn D Lesemann Jr
My wife and I went to the Virginia Beach location 2-3 years ago, and we had a wonderful experience. The portions were huge and delicious. The restaurant had a very authentic, Italian feel to it. This location does not compare to the great experience that we had in VA Beach. My penne pasta was a little dry. My Mom’s ravioli was tough and chewy on the outer edges. The portions were not as large. The bill was much more then the quality received. My dad had to wait almost five minutes after the rest of us received our meal. He said that his meal was very good though. Our waiter did an okay job, but he smelled like cigarettes and our drink glasses went empty twice. I must say that I am a little disappointed. My parents were in town visiting, and we decided to get some Italian food. My wife and I recommend the VA Beach location, but we do not plan to go back to the Norfolk location and do not recommend it.
… moreMaria Rigas
The moment we walked in we were greeted kindly and expected a pleasant dinner. After being seated, it took about 10 minutes to get our drinks. The menu offered a very limited selection. I ordered a pesto pasta and had to pick out about 20 garlic chunks from the pasta which was drenched in oil. My friend ordered the lobster ravioli, he received about 6 raviolis which were mediocre at best.
Our waitress was difficult to find and when we did see her she was speaking very unprofessionally with other customers. The food was quite overpriced for the amount and the quality of food that you receive.
I would not suggest this dining establishment to anyone.
… moreOur waitress was difficult to find and when we did see her she was speaking very unprofessionally with other customers. The food was quite overpriced for the amount and the quality of food that you receive.
I would not suggest this dining establishment to anyone.
Jamie Kinzey
Got a pizza to go with some friends to take to Coelacanth. Pizza was not bad, but not great either. Also, was $15 and had 6 very small slices. I mean, very small. Had to wait an extraordinarily long time, too. Talking at least 45 minutes.
The ambiance inside was nice, and maybe a sit down dinner would have been different. Might go back to retry some Italian dishes. Friendly wait staff.
… moreThe ambiance inside was nice, and maybe a sit down dinner would have been different. Might go back to retry some Italian dishes. Friendly wait staff.
Umberto Fournier
this is a gem of a place and its really hidden. The food was very good they have a wide variety of Italian dishes and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is a tentative and it’s got a very nice atmosphere. overall I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an Italian place in Norfolk also the fact that they have dedicated parking spots cannot be beat.
… moreBrandon cosby
Just took my wife here and it was amazing. She got the meat lasagna which was amazing and I got the pasta alla vodka with chicken meatballs. The dish simple blew my mind. That’s one of my favorite pasta dishes and they nailed it!!! Not to mention the waitress, canadida I think her name was, was friendly and great. I recommend this place to anyone looking for great authentic Italian food. Will definitely be back.
… morecindy williams
There were only 7 people in the restaurant, this includes myself and my 2 friends, and it took them an entire hour to offer us drinks and take our orders. Once the food got to us we’ve already been at the restaurant for over an hour and a half, it’s was horrible! I ordered some pasta that had mussels on it (I forgot what it was called) it was absolutely dreadful. This is the worst restaurant I’ve been to since I’ve been in Virginia, and I’ve been here for three years. All three of us did not enjoy our meals and didn’t pay because they were just genuinely disgusting.
… moreCurtis Grondwalski III
Amazing food, great atmosphere. Wonderful service. One of the best Italian restaurants in which I have ever had the pleasure of dining. I take all of my out of the region friends and family there and Andrea never disappoints!
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