Great meal & service, The seafood risotto is fabulous !

Besides the romantic setting, the food is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant for business or pleasure.

ridiculously good. i felt as though i was in italy: atmosphere, food, and service. i savored every bite and sip, from the melanzane al balsamico e gorgonzola to the tiramasu. grazie!

Great food!!! All of their dishes are great! Whatever you end up getting, you will definitely be pleased with their fresh, creamy, or even sometimes sweet dishes!! This is a must-go!!! When my parents ordered their carpaccio dish, I wasn't so sure because I am not exactly a fan of that. But, when i tried some of that thinly sliced... More

My wife and I had great dinners at Bella Roma tonight and also enjoyed talking with the owner-chef, Gaetano Balsamo, while he cooked for patrons. The minestrone soup was very tasty as an appetizer. I had the veal Saltimbocca that came with sauteed veggies and some home-made pasta. I really enjoy trying Saltimbocca at new Italian restaurants and I have... More

I live in Monterey/Carmel where the Italian food is just fair... Most can do better at home. I stumbled upon this bistro on my way home from the beach... First, its Capitola so bring quarters to feed the meter... Second, don't eat lunch or be prepared to take food home... My date and I started with the melanzane & Gorgonzola... More

Thanks to the reviews on TA, we had a great experience at Bella Roma. Due to a long day trip out, we arrived quite late, very near to closing time but we was accommodated with no problem and were not rushed through our meal. Thanks to Natalie and the rest of the staff, we had a very enjoyable time. The... More

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Large menu, small, well-run place. Great tasting food.