Bella Notte
Categories:
Catering Companies, Restaurants
Details:
$$, Date Spot, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Private Rooms, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Open 7 Days
Message from Bella Notte
What happens when "out of the way" neighborhood Italian restaurants become well-known for great food, huge portions and outstanding service? Naturally, they want to cater your next party. Bella Notte restaurant, on Grand Ave., between downtown and the United Center, is available to cater your holiday party this fall or any party any time. Chef Ramon Aguirre and soms Ramon and Victor will see to every detail, from ensuring that your order is perfectly prepared, delivered exactly as you wish, on time and ready to serve your guests. Special menus, party room(up to 100 guests, AV equipped) and party consulting are no problem. Call and let us help with your holiday party or any party. Don't put off 'til the next millennium what you can do now.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortThis small, dark restaurant is romantic early on, turning noisy and hectic during prime time, when crowds of families and takeout diners settle in at tables or wait at the bustling bar. Large portions (and convenient half portions) of reasonably priced southern Italian fare are the draw; bowls of pasta are dished out tableside. Dishes include veal chop Siciliana in tomato and onion, and pasta plates like homemade rigatoni in vodka-tomato-cream sauce.
Key Points
- Private Party Space
- Catering
- Family-owned
The Inside Scoop
- Know Before You Go - If you're traveling in pairs, go early; reservations are available for three or more only.
- What to Drink - The large, affordable wine list features a number of reds and whites in the $20-$30 range, with about 10 offered by the glass for less than $9.
- Parking - Valet is $5 for lunch, $7 for dinner.
Insider Pages Reviews for Bella Notte
My friends name is Bella and we came here once together. we both enjoyed the food and the waiters. they were very nice and they cared about us a lot. i recommend them.
Posted 04/11/09 | Report Abuse
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this the place to go to for the best five finger cavatelli,and lots of it. all the food is great . a small place and very comfortable to dine in.the wine menue is easy and all good.
Posted 03/23/08 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
This place is Great
by briannalynn
I really loved this place. we sat outside. I love the location. great food and service!
Posted 09/15/09
Unequal treatment??
by khugh2
After a relaxing experience at a local spa, we went to Bella Notte because it was close by. Immediately upon entering the establishment, my mood turned sour. Rather than a "good evening" or a friendly gesture from the guy at the host desk (likely the manager or owner), he asks us "What's up guys?" as though we stopped in to ask for directions or something. Hmmm...what else would we be doing there other than eating?? I had an inkling of the reason for his rudeness, but I continued to watch him closely throughout the evening (with a scathing look, btw) to confirm my suspicions. Turns out, my inkling was pretty accurate. It became apparent that we were the only minority couple in the establishment and the other patrons received far different and friendlier treatment from this gentleman. How, in the midst of a recession, can a restaurateur afford to treat anyone poorly? There are thousands of other places in the city people can have far better food and a more pleasant dining experience. They try to appear upscale with the white table cloths and staff uniforms, when it reality I've had a better experience at IHOP (seriously). Oh and the food... large portions but the taste was marginal at best.
Posted 02/07/09
WORST SERVICE/ RUDE OWNERS/TOO LOUD
by Customerchicago2008
Rude owners, if you are looking for hospitality this is not the place. The food is ok, but only if you like mexican- italian with bad service. The place is so loud in there you cannot even hear the person next to you. If you are looking for a smile, good food, good service do not waste your time here, go down the block to la scarola for real Italian with great service!
Pros: none
Cons: way too loud cannot hear your company, service is awful and everyone is rude
Posted 12/05/08
Worst Service Ever
by vsing
Awful, awful service, thanks to the ?owner? Ramon Aguirre who I earlier thought was the manager. I took my husband there to celebrate his 40th birthday. Upon arriving I asked the person who I thought was the manager if they could do something special. He mentioned adding a candle to my desert of choice. After getting the bill there was stinking $5 charge. I questioned Ramon about the charge very nicely, (thinking it was an honest mistake) only to have him respond very rudely without even looking at me ?I run an establishment and we are not in the business of giving away ANYTHING free.? He went on to ask what I did for a living and if he came into my business and said it was his birthday, would I give him something free. Oh, did I forget to mention my bill was well over $200. He was EXTREMELY rude, condescending & mean. I tried to explain that he should change his response so customers would know there will be a charge. He then replied ?I?m sorry YOU assumed you would get something free.? He didn?t understand that at the end of the day it?s not about $5, but about how you respond to customers. He didn?t care about my business
Pros: Remote Location
Cons: Owner is EXTREMELY rude
Posted 08/05/08
Sauces of The Gods
by marsoro
The best food in the city. Not cheap, but it shouldn't be at this quality. Service is well above average, but again it's about the food.
Mussels/red sauce!! Shrimp Scampi!! Marsalla Sauce!!! Whitefish Velasco is unbelievable - a vesuvio styled sauce with jalapenos!!! All of the fish I have had is prepared well. I agree the house salad is great and for a salad/appetizer the asparagus salad with balsamic sauce is awesome. The other remarkable food comment on this resturant I have is an opposite complaint that I have at most others. THE FOOD IS HOT! From the bread basket to the entree it's always HOT! To go or dine in the details are done. The last comment on this restaurant is that it is managed and owned by a family. A family that gets it - from the front of the house to the back!! Congratulations Bella Notte
Posted 06/18/06
A MUST
by sweety777
I love this place. Great food and good service. Everything is fresh. The house salad is a must as well as the Italian steak. Reservations recommened. Price is also good not expensive.
Pros: Food, price, service
Posted 04/15/05
Great food, good value, ok atmosphere
by imbusy
The food is absolutely fabulous. The atmosphere however is a little poorly lit, dingy, and sometimes smoky (there is not truly separate smoking area.) The whole restaurant borders on cheesy, but I have to tell you, the food is truly amazing. The appetizers are minimalistic and change frequently depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients. The dinners are consistently mmmmmm.
Pros: Fresh ingredients, Authentic, Off the beaten path
Cons: Atmosphere, Smoky occasionally, Lmtd wine selectio
Posted 08/16/03
Absolutely Wonderful
by SeanMCasey
This is one of the best restaurants in Chicago for the price, service and food. The ambiance is wonderful, as it is a small cozy setting and the wait staff is wonderful. The prices are reasonable especially if you consider the portions. Half portions are plenty for most people but my wife and I generally order full portions and eat them again the next day. I recommend it to anyone who likes smaller more intimate meals.
Pros: Great Food, Great Value, Great Staff
Cons: very few tables, sometimes noisy
Posted 12/03/02