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Hours
| Sunday | 3 PM–1 AM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–10 PM |
| Thursday | 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 3 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 3 PM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 543 W Thames St, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 887-9030
Website: http://www.bellafiorerestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Tara Bass
Great spot! Fresh delicious seafood….staff was very accommodating generous drinks!
… moreMyeasha Russell
They over charged me. I reviewed my bill and brought it to the attention of the waitress and she made correction. However my card was charged the over price amount anyways! Scammers!!!!
One thing about me is when I really like a place I become extremely loyal and will go back to that place over and over again! However, since you scammed me, I will never in my life step foot in your place ever again so you lost one of the best customers you could’ve ever had. I hope that extra $25 was worth it.
… moreOne thing about me is when I really like a place I become extremely loyal and will go back to that place over and over again! However, since you scammed me, I will never in my life step foot in your place ever again so you lost one of the best customers you could’ve ever had. I hope that extra $25 was worth it.
Michael Swift
Had a group of 20 of us go in and it was the absolute worst food and service I have had in this area. The son likes to rip off the guests by overcharging them. If you go there, pay attention to your bill as it’s likely to have extra charges.
When we spoke to the son he complained about the economy and that was his excuse for the overcharge. Then they stuck a gratuity on unbeknownst to us.
Food tasted like it was made hours prior and not edible.
Will never visit this establishment or bring guests ever again. What a joke. Don’t risk it
… moreWhen we spoke to the son he complained about the economy and that was his excuse for the overcharge. Then they stuck a gratuity on unbeknownst to us.
Food tasted like it was made hours prior and not edible.
Will never visit this establishment or bring guests ever again. What a joke. Don’t risk it
Shane Greenslade
We had a great experience here at Modelo. We came here from Mohegan Sun to enjoy my Birthday dinner. This was our first time here and the avaince of the inside is amazing! We felt under dressed. Food was amazing! From apps to dessert! If you are staying at the Casino and want something different, this is your place!
… moreAlex Lopez
Almost a great experience at Modelos. The wait staff, bartenders and owners are welcoming and take care of you like family. I’ve tried just about everything on the menu and honestly never had anything I didn’t like. I usually get the surf and turf and it’s on point every time. I’ve been coming here for years. It’s a great spot for dinner or just to chill and have some drinks.
… moreTracy
So I ordered the Nachos Supreme (10.95), Garlic Bread with Gorgonzola cheese(7.95) and Chicken Principessa (16.95)… with taxes and tip came to 40 something dollars… but they had good reviews and it sounded really yummy… don’t you think?
SO it arrived, and being hungry, I could not wait to dig in… and then I opened the containers and … no… just no.. Not even close.. should have stuck with gas station food or the premade frozen bowl I have for emergencies..
Nachos Supreme turned out to be soggy, greasy, tough yellow corn chips with flavorless ground beef and what looked and tasted like that gas station canned yellow artificial cheese sauce… the supreme meant 5 pieces of diced tomato and a small side container of sauteed onions and peppers like you would put on a grinder..
Garlic Bread with Gorgonzola amounted to stale bread ends (or maybe the premade frozen kind) cut into 6 small wedges, dipped in some oily concoction and fried which did nothing to hide the staleness, but made them tough and then pour a low quality creamy italian (perhaps creamy gorgonzola) SALAD DRESSING over them…
The Chicken Principessa came as two decent sized chicken breasts that were sauteed.. in oil.. (the lemon and wine must be in quarantine).. with 5 or 6 pieces of what looked like cut canned asparagus stalk, a couple of canned snow mushrooms, a small heap of very soggy spinach, zero pine nuts, and (again) soggy, what appeared to be at one point roasted red potatoes..
Maybe the pandemic has affected ordering, or staffing, or who knows, but for its price range and previous reputation, shame shame shame.. don’t do it.. just say no..
… moreSO it arrived, and being hungry, I could not wait to dig in… and then I opened the containers and … no… just no.. Not even close.. should have stuck with gas station food or the premade frozen bowl I have for emergencies..
Nachos Supreme turned out to be soggy, greasy, tough yellow corn chips with flavorless ground beef and what looked and tasted like that gas station canned yellow artificial cheese sauce… the supreme meant 5 pieces of diced tomato and a small side container of sauteed onions and peppers like you would put on a grinder..
Garlic Bread with Gorgonzola amounted to stale bread ends (or maybe the premade frozen kind) cut into 6 small wedges, dipped in some oily concoction and fried which did nothing to hide the staleness, but made them tough and then pour a low quality creamy italian (perhaps creamy gorgonzola) SALAD DRESSING over them…
The Chicken Principessa came as two decent sized chicken breasts that were sauteed.. in oil.. (the lemon and wine must be in quarantine).. with 5 or 6 pieces of what looked like cut canned asparagus stalk, a couple of canned snow mushrooms, a small heap of very soggy spinach, zero pine nuts, and (again) soggy, what appeared to be at one point roasted red potatoes..
Maybe the pandemic has affected ordering, or staffing, or who knows, but for its price range and previous reputation, shame shame shame.. don’t do it.. just say no..
Connor Reed
We got two personal pizzas and an order of mozzarella sticks through Doordash for a total of around $66.
The price was absurdly high for the relatively small and light pizzas, but that also includes a $6 tip and around $12 in fees & taxes, so the price outside of Doordash may be more reasonable.
I’m a huge fan of pizza and mozz sticks, and I’m usually able to enjoy those meals from just about anywhere. But I couldn’t take more than a few bites from this place.
The taste of the pizza was indistinguishable for a frozen pizza you can buy from the supermarket. Truthfully, considering the taste and the appearance of the pizzas, it was extremely hard to believe that’s not exactly how they were prepared. It genuinely looked and tasted like a shrink-wrapped frozen pizza that was unwrapped and thrown into a “brick-oven”. I use quotation marks because anybody who enjoys a true New Haven style, brick-oven pizza will surely be disappointed with Modelo’s version. The crust more closely resembled a pizza that had been placed on a literal brick and cooked in a conventional oven.
As far as the mozz sticks go, the outside texture and appearance alone made it clear that they were definitely of the frozen variety. And I’m not talking about ones that were made in advance by the restaurant and then frozen; I mean straight from a bag you can buy in the supermarket’s frozen food section. I’d estimate that I’ve had fried mozz from 50+ places over the years, and I cannot remember any that had a more rubbery, artificial, and tasteless cheese. The fried mozz from fast food restaurants runs circles around these. The small cup of marinara sauce was surely out of a can. Truthfully, it was less enjoyable than the more common store brands. Extremely watery without a hint of seasoning or any flavor at all.
To label the pizza I received as a “gourmet brick-oven pizza” is borderline criminal. Of the six mozzarella sticks (at almost $2/piece), 5.75 ended up in the trash. Simply put, the food from Modelo Brick Oven Pizza cost more than some of the top parlors in Connecticut, and yet, it left us desperately wishing that we had instead ordered from Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Little Caesar’s, the frozen food section at the supermarket, or any other restaurant in the state.
… moreThe price was absurdly high for the relatively small and light pizzas, but that also includes a $6 tip and around $12 in fees & taxes, so the price outside of Doordash may be more reasonable.
I’m a huge fan of pizza and mozz sticks, and I’m usually able to enjoy those meals from just about anywhere. But I couldn’t take more than a few bites from this place.
The taste of the pizza was indistinguishable for a frozen pizza you can buy from the supermarket. Truthfully, considering the taste and the appearance of the pizzas, it was extremely hard to believe that’s not exactly how they were prepared. It genuinely looked and tasted like a shrink-wrapped frozen pizza that was unwrapped and thrown into a “brick-oven”. I use quotation marks because anybody who enjoys a true New Haven style, brick-oven pizza will surely be disappointed with Modelo’s version. The crust more closely resembled a pizza that had been placed on a literal brick and cooked in a conventional oven.
As far as the mozz sticks go, the outside texture and appearance alone made it clear that they were definitely of the frozen variety. And I’m not talking about ones that were made in advance by the restaurant and then frozen; I mean straight from a bag you can buy in the supermarket’s frozen food section. I’d estimate that I’ve had fried mozz from 50+ places over the years, and I cannot remember any that had a more rubbery, artificial, and tasteless cheese. The fried mozz from fast food restaurants runs circles around these. The small cup of marinara sauce was surely out of a can. Truthfully, it was less enjoyable than the more common store brands. Extremely watery without a hint of seasoning or any flavor at all.
To label the pizza I received as a “gourmet brick-oven pizza” is borderline criminal. Of the six mozzarella sticks (at almost $2/piece), 5.75 ended up in the trash. Simply put, the food from Modelo Brick Oven Pizza cost more than some of the top parlors in Connecticut, and yet, it left us desperately wishing that we had instead ordered from Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Little Caesar’s, the frozen food section at the supermarket, or any other restaurant in the state.
E Zayas
It is an amazing place. Usually, you are welcomed by one of the owners and the servers are friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable. The outdoor deck is fancy, but I love sitting at the bar. Overall, Modelo Bar & Grill exceeded my expectations with its delicious food, service, and friendly atmosphere.
… moreShelby Dueitt
One of the best pizzas I’ve had in a while! Visiting town to ghost hunt and decided to pick this up. I got the 4 cheese and added pepperoni and roasted garlic. Wish I’d gotten a larger one, as it was a hit with everyone!
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