Yes, Cape Girardeau can claim to have an Italian Restaurant. Returning to your hometown after 40 years can be an eye opener. Things do change and Cape is no exception. We chose to dine at Bella Italia and was impressed. Service was prompt, friendly and...More

Individual pizzas and lobster bisque ~ super yum. Desserts, tiramisu and cannoli, are a must. Enjoyed the ambiance and great service!

A friend and I had an early supper at this restaurant. I ordered a baked pasta that was delicious. Friend ordered stuffed shells, also very delicious. Waitress was fantastic as was every worker we came in contact with. Loved the decor!! Will return.

Went to Bella about a month ago with two other people. We all enjoyed our time here so much. I ended up getting the small Vegetale pizza, one of my friends ordered the Pasta Leonardo, and the other person in the group ordered the Milano...More

My husband and I went to Bella Italia for dinner this (Sunday) evening. We noticed right away that their menus had changed significantly, because some of the food choices, that we like to order were no longer being offered. When we did order our food...More

Contrary to what Yelp and Trip Advisor says Bella Italia is open on Sunday until 8:00pm. Good food, very attentive service. We had the Pasta Milano and the Leonardo. The Leonardo was excellent. The Pasta Milano was a little bland but good. It could use...More

The food and service was excellent. Love the bread and oil they give you while you wait on your meal.

Now I know why I haven't been here in 15 years. There was only two families here on Sunday evening at 5:15 when we arrived. My wife, son and daughter in law. we waited forever for our food and it was cold when it arrived....More

It's not Chicago or "The Hill" in St Louis, it was the best Italian meal we've ever had in Cape. Come in before 4:00 and you can enjoy half price cocktails, wine and appetizers. Quite a savings. The generous Lunch portions average about $4 less...More

We stopped in for lunch today at Bella. Layne was right there to serve us and started us off with a loaf of their wonderful warm bread. Rosalea had the Carbonara and I had the Cannelloni. Both were PERFECT! And Layne kept our glasses full...More