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Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC

Bella Monica

4.8
4.8
3605 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2024. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 881-9778
  • Website
    http://www.bellamonica.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Corbett Monica
  • Catering
    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.
  • Private party facilities
    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally

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What 3,605 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Raleigh

    Italian

Review summary

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Bella Monica shines with "amazing food as always" and a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its gluten-free options, it excels in Italian cuisine, with "great service" consistently praised. Guests appreciate the intimate setting and accommodating staff. Whether for a special occasion or casual dining, Bella Monica delivers delightful experiences and "delicious food."

3,605 Reviews

  1. Branscome

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and large servings. Staff was wonderful and so friendly, and very efficient even though it was a busy Saturday evening with lots of patrons and a continuous flow of takeaway orders . Operated like a well oiled machine. We love this place. Marvin and Marsha

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  2. Jim

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at this neighborhood favorite and an Italian wine list that has won Wine Spectator awards for many years in a row.

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  3. Jill

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bella Monica has the best GF Italian food around. A separate menu and great attention to meeting your specific food needs. Delicious!!

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  4. Marilyn

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Usually very good but not great that night and sat outside with no heat very cold, heater was broken Service just ok Prefer sitting inside but was not available Food not as good as other times.

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  5. Diane

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every entree was superb and the staff could not have been better. Outstanding experience celebrating a friend’s birthday!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Pinehurst

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite places to eat. I have a Gluten and (not celiac) and I can actually have chicken parm and I get it with goat cheese. It was so good. I highly recommend. I booked last year for my birthday and this year when I booked I didn’t mention my birthday and they still made note of it and celebrated it with me. That was such a pleasant surprise and great service.

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  7. Cathy

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bella Monica always delivers! A friend and I celebrated our birthdays . . . the staff always makes sure that we feel extra special. This is by far my favorite restaurant for so many reasons. Highly recommended!

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  8. Aime

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was delicious as always but the service was not great - we had to alert our server several times and the food took an overly long time to arrive. This was an unusual experience for Bella Monica.

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  9. Claudia

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Return visit after many years. Have attempted to return earlier but reservations needed and always busy, which is a good sign. Food was excellent and prices reasonably. Wait staff could have been a little more attentive, but were very pleasant. Long gap between salad and entree. Seats at booth need to be replaced, lumpy and uncomfortable. Didn’t find background music particularly appealing, there was a repetitive ‘beat’ for what seemed a rather annoyingly long time. But volume was low so not too bad. So no complaints about food or staff, just feel some improvements in ambiance would make it all the better.

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  10. Dominic

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband ordered the lasagna and he cleaned the plate. It was that good. I ordered the squid and shrimp pasta dish. It was good but on the salty side for me. I think the sausage made the dish salty. Overall we enjoyed our visit at Bella Monica.

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FAQs

Bella Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 881-9778.

Bella Monica is rated 4.8 stars by 3605 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Bella Monica

3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Duraleigh/ Blue Ridge roads
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large, shopping center lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Corbett Monica
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.bellamonica.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 881-9778
  • Catering
    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.
  • Private party facilities
    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally

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