Chicken fell off the bone. Peppers, onions and carrots were cooked and grilled perfectly, mashed potatoes were real. Wow! Service was great. Dining area was setup good and clean. Really, no complaints here. We just had my mother's 90th birthday party there. Around 30 people. We opted for cash bar and prices were on point, if not less than some local bars. Josefina was great helping us organizing the party. We were able to get in a little earlier to set up balloons, pictures, table decor etc; Off topic, I believe the owner supports firefighters. Very cool. Thank you Via Bella for making the party a memorable event for my mother and guests.
Sabrina R.
We went there for Mother's Day. where to start - well reservation was at 130 we weren't seated until 150. We were told there was plenty of food. Well that was false. Sternos weren't lit so food was cold. They stopped making omelets at 220 even though hours were until 3. They ran out of French toast, calamari and roast beef. website said carving station and it was just a bunch of carved lunch meat in a pan. We were Charged for tip and gratuity and we never had a server. So disappointed will never go here and would recommend against going here. We were charged $20 for a two year old.
Yessi R.
Very bad business. I think this place just wants money money money. They do not make anything clear at all. The bartender lady does not know how to make drinks. I asked for a tequila sunrise and it was just tequila and orange juice... like... The host of the party paid for 2 hours of open bar just so the bartender can say it was a tab. I can guarantee for the money she paid for the "open bar" didn't sum up to the amount of drinks people got. They're charging actual bar prices when again the bartender didn't know how to make drinks. Do not recommend this place at all. Food was okay though for a banquet.
Pam W.
It might have been on point before but I bought a Groupon and I will not be going back. The pork chops were really dry and tough to eat. I sent them back but the seconds ones were a bit better. It just seems like a place that has seen much better days.
Rohan D.
Excellent Italian-American catering. Generous amounts of tasty pasta, salad, Italian sausage arrived hot, right on time. Set up was quick, competent, and barely noticeable. Good value for quantity and quality. Good balance of vegetarian and meat offerings. Someday I should try out the restaurant.
Laura J.
This review is for Via Bella's breakfast eatery, Uovo. We have frequented many diners with good breakfasts; however, none are as tasty as Uovo. Their skillets are uniquely created and extremely flavorful. Their coffee is rich like sweet expresso! Try this gem, you won't be disappointed!
Steven K.
A very large restaurant and banquet hall complex. Ample seating in back. Very nice atmosphere with tasty dishes and ample portions. Recipes appear homemade. Very attentive service.
Sandra A.
Today, we stopped by to get brunch and never expected to be one of my favorite restaurant experiences. Dawn is by far my favorite part of the experience. She is a fun, energetic, wonderful person, and makes the experience worthwhile. I have a gluten sensitivity and right away Dawn, without missing a beat, makes multiple suggestions. She included, "I will prepare it just like I prepare it for my daughter". You can see from table to table, she is familiar with her client, treats each individual with happiness and seems to know everyone by their first name. She is the heart of the restaurant. As for the food, yes, it was great. I will take my family in a heartbeat to a place that sells good food, has amazing service, and overall great ambiance.
G W.
We found this place through Groupon. We used it for catering a birthday party. The food was delicious! We had no issues at all using the Groupon. We got a huge deep tray of chicken vesuvio and one of pasta with meat sauce. Both were very tasty! We also got a shallower but full tray of pasta salad and one full tray of fruit. The fruit was fresh and delicious! The only (minor) complaint was that the pasta salad could have been more flavorful. We will probably use them again for another party.
Candace C.
I used a Groupon here and the food was really good and the staff was really nice. Although here weren't a lot of food options for the buffet, the broiled chicken, pizza, soup, salad, veggies, and pasta tasted great. The pizza smelled and tasted great! I would even say "crave-worthy". I plan to order it carry-out in the future.
We were around the area and yelped a lunch place for a hungry couple. I had very low expectations as it is a lunch buffet. I was blown away by the delicious food. The selection is not big but the flavors of each dish was amazing. My hubby fell in love with the pizza. He said that alone made whatever we paid for worth it! The chicken parmigiana was not breaded which is perfect for low carb, the pasta romana sauce was maybe the best I've ever had. My most favorite was the minestrone, how did such a basic soup taste so delicious. We will definitely make this a regular lunch place when we're out in the burbs!
Robert C
Nice afternoon buffet for $10/person. Buffet consisted of cold salads including lettuce and pasta salad along with hot entrees which change daily. Dawn is an amazing waitress who pleasantly visits with the customers and patrons. The buffet also has a variety of pizza slices and comes with a refillable soft beverage. Two kinds of soup are available for your choosing along with several mini deserts And fruit. We will return again. If you are lucky read your local inserts and cut out a 2-1 coupon. BOB & CYNDEE
Marie P.
We had our 25th Wedding Anniversary party here and we couldn't be happier. The food was good and service amazing. We had to add a couple of people at the last minute and they were more than accommodating. The bartender was also excellent. He made sure everyone was taken care. If you want to have a great party this is the place to go. Thanks Via Bella!!!
Roman S.
Half stars because it looks like the dining room is closed for now, only taking carry out orders. Hopefully this is remodeling and not permanent or a path to permanent closure. Will update if there is a change. 8-3-18
Chris A.
this used to be the go to, we've had so many family memories here. Last night was the last time we'll give them a "second chance. When calling in the order, a 14yr? girl, who could barely speak English took 15 minutes to take the order. After picking it up, ever single dish was as if it was cooked 3 days before. Freddys in Cicero from now on.
Chicken fell off the bone. Peppers, onions and carrots were cooked and grilled perfectly, mashed potatoes were real. Wow! Service was great. Dining area was setup good and clean. Really, no complaints here. We just had my mother's 90th birthday party there. Around 30 people. We opted for cash bar and prices were on point, if not less than some local bars. Josefina was great helping us organizing the party. We were able to get in a little earlier to set up balloons, pictures, table decor etc; Off topic, I believe the owner supports firefighters. Very cool. Thank you Via Bella for making the party a memorable event for my mother and guests.
We went there for Mother's Day. where to start - well reservation was at 130 we weren't seated until 150. We were told there was plenty of food. Well that was false. Sternos weren't lit so food was cold. They stopped making omelets at 220 even though hours were until 3. They ran out of French toast, calamari and roast beef. website said carving station and it was just a bunch of carved lunch meat in a pan. We were Charged for tip and gratuity and we never had a server. So disappointed will never go here and would recommend against going here. We were charged $20 for a two year old.
Very bad business. I think this place just wants money money money. They do not make anything clear at all. The bartender lady does not know how to make drinks. I asked for a tequila sunrise and it was just tequila and orange juice... like... The host of the party paid for 2 hours of open bar just so the bartender can say it was a tab. I can guarantee for the money she paid for the "open bar" didn't sum up to the amount of drinks people got. They're charging actual bar prices when again the bartender didn't know how to make drinks. Do not recommend this place at all. Food was okay though for a banquet.
It might have been on point before but I bought a Groupon and I will not be going back. The pork chops were really dry and tough to eat. I sent them back but the seconds ones were a bit better. It just seems like a place that has seen much better days.
Excellent Italian-American catering. Generous amounts of tasty pasta, salad, Italian sausage arrived hot, right on time. Set up was quick, competent, and barely noticeable. Good value for quantity and quality. Good balance of vegetarian and meat offerings. Someday I should try out the restaurant.
This review is for Via Bella's breakfast eatery, Uovo. We have frequented many diners with good breakfasts; however, none are as tasty as Uovo. Their skillets are uniquely created and extremely flavorful. Their coffee is rich like sweet expresso! Try this gem, you won't be disappointed!
A very large restaurant and banquet hall complex. Ample seating in back. Very nice atmosphere with tasty dishes and ample portions. Recipes appear homemade. Very attentive service.
Today, we stopped by to get brunch and never expected to be one of my favorite restaurant experiences. Dawn is by far my favorite part of the experience. She is a fun, energetic, wonderful person, and makes the experience worthwhile. I have a gluten sensitivity and right away Dawn, without missing a beat, makes multiple suggestions. She included, "I will prepare it just like I prepare it for my daughter". You can see from table to table, she is familiar with her client, treats each individual with happiness and seems to know everyone by their first name. She is the heart of the restaurant. As for the food, yes, it was great. I will take my family in a heartbeat to a place that sells good food, has amazing service, and overall great ambiance.
We found this place through Groupon. We used it for catering a birthday party. The food was delicious! We had no issues at all using the Groupon. We got a huge deep tray of chicken vesuvio and one of pasta with meat sauce. Both were very tasty! We also got a shallower but full tray of pasta salad and one full tray of fruit. The fruit was fresh and delicious! The only (minor) complaint was that the pasta salad could have been more flavorful. We will probably use them again for another party.
I used a Groupon here and the food was really good and the staff was really nice. Although here weren't a lot of food options for the buffet, the broiled chicken, pizza, soup, salad, veggies, and pasta tasted great. The pizza smelled and tasted great! I would even say "crave-worthy". I plan to order it carry-out in the future.
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We were around the area and yelped a lunch place for a hungry couple. I had very low expectations as it is a lunch buffet. I was blown away by the delicious food. The selection is not big but the flavors of each dish was amazing. My hubby fell in love with the pizza. He said that alone made whatever we paid for worth it! The chicken parmigiana was not breaded which is perfect for low carb, the pasta romana sauce was maybe the best I've ever had. My most favorite was the minestrone, how did such a basic soup taste so delicious. We will definitely make this a regular lunch place when we're out in the burbs!
Nice afternoon buffet for $10/person. Buffet consisted of cold salads including lettuce and pasta salad along with hot entrees which change daily. Dawn is an amazing waitress who pleasantly visits with the customers and patrons. The buffet also has a variety of pizza slices and comes with a refillable soft beverage. Two kinds of soup are available for your choosing along with several mini deserts And fruit. We will return again. If you are lucky read your local inserts and cut out a 2-1 coupon. BOB & CYNDEE
We had our 25th Wedding Anniversary party here and we couldn't be happier. The food was good and service amazing. We had to add a couple of people at the last minute and they were more than accommodating. The bartender was also excellent. He made sure everyone was taken care. If you want to have a great party this is the place to go. Thanks Via Bella!!!
Half stars because it looks like the dining room is closed for now, only taking carry out orders. Hopefully this is remodeling and not permanent or a path to permanent closure. Will update if there is a change. 8-3-18
this used to be the go to, we've had so many family memories here. Last night was the last time we'll give them a "second chance. When calling in the order, a 14yr? girl, who could barely speak English took 15 minutes to take the order. After picking it up, ever single dish was as if it was cooked 3 days before. Freddys in Cicero from now on.