Very disappointing. When we arrived for Easter brunch, the restaurant was less than 1/4 full. The menu on the table had considerably fewer items than the online menu we used to choose our brunch location. We had seven people in our party. Our cold food was delivered over an hour later by a runner that has no idea who ordered which item. We had to request one meal that was missing. Our server didn’t come to check to see if everything was acceptable until we were nearly done eating. After witnessing the neighboring table’s issues with cold, incorrect food, we had decided that we were just going to eat what they brought us. We enjoy eating out in Bloomington , but cold eggs and hash browns, dry chicken and waffle (note I didn’t say waffles or tenders because you only get one) and biscuits and gravy that had spent an hour under the heat lamp is not our idea of fine dining. Not sure how the rest of the day went but the people outside when we were leaving were commenting how they were on time for their reservation but they still needed to wait an hour to be seated. Other restaurants in Bloomington would have handled this differently. While waiting, the server will refresh beverages and possibly offer a complimentary appitizer. When the food is being delivered, no matter how late it is, the server is present to make sure everyone receives the correct food and asks if anyone would like anything else ( something as simple as pepper that was not on the table). A manager would come to the table at the end of meal, apologize for the inconvenience, and offer to try to make things right with us. We were simply asked if the meal was all together and then handled a bill for the full amount , a 20% auto gratuity, and a spot for additional gratuity.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christi B
Easter brunch was amazing! ❤️ amazing staff, very friendly and personable! Will be coming back on our next trip!Kid-friendliness: Waitress talked to our daughter so sweet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenny Ribek
An absolute joke and disgrace to the area. 6 people w reservations 1hour wait for cold nasty food but only served 4 of us. 20 minutes later the 5th was severed cold junk as well. An hour n a half later the last of our party was served. Close and lock your doors permanently just out of humility n shame
Jennifer Lee
We dined in for our wedding anniversary, and it was a really pleasant experience. This was our first time coming in after it has recently reopened. The atmosphere is completely different - it is very romantic and vibrant. The food and cocktail was also amazing! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Habey Baby
It was our first time here & we loved it! The vibes & food were lovely? will definitely be going back! Only thing I'd note-my Tuscan shrimp pasta did have some mushrooms in it which I didn't see on the ingredients listing on the menu. It didn't bother me any as I just picked them out & the pasta was still delicious! Pictured: Tuscan shrimp pasta, Caesar salad full + extra chicken & lemon cake dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlene Perez
The food here was incredible! New ownership seems to have nailed it. Loved the vibe and drinks too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bossman Bobber
Alfredo was awesome. Food was wonderful! The new management here is doing an amazing job!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aysa Streeval
Went to Che Bello for the first time tonight! Kudos to our server Alfredo who was incredibly friendly! Food and drinks were also awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favian Rodriguez
I came here today to eat out with my dad and this place was so good, I recommend. I really liked the design of the restaurant’s interior, and the food was really appetizing. Our server, Alfredo, was nice, really formal, and very friendly! The service was caught on nicely and I loved it. 4.6/5 stars!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Stephen Pritchard
My wife and I recently went to this restaurant under new management and we had a very good meal. The service provided by Alfredo was friendly and efficient. Our food overall was great. My wife had the mushroom fettuccine which had a rich, mushroomy flavor but not overpowering and I had the grilled salmon with citrus glaze and a mushroom orzo pasta side. This was the only lower point on our visit. The salmon had a lovely flavor but was overdone by a couple of minutes and was a bit chewy. This could easily be corrected and is a common mistake made in the Midwest when it comes to fish. I would also suggest an upgrade to their white wine list which could easily be done without increasing price by much if at all. I almost forgot the Truffle fries appetizer. These are the best truffle fries in Bloomington and a must have with your favorite beverage as you choose from the menu of what I would expect to be a very good meal.
"The pasta, sandwich, and noodles at Che Bello were simply delightful. The pasta dishes were cooked to perfection, with each bite bursting with flavor and a perfect al dente texture. The variety of sauces and toppings provided a c array of options to suit every palate. The sandwiches were equally impressive, with fresh ingredients and generous portions making each bite a savory delight. And the noodles? Absolutely divine. Whether it was the classic Italian spaghetti or the comforting Asian-inspired noodles, each dish showcased expert culinary craftsmanship and left me craving for more. Che Bello truly knows how to elevate simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences."
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Scott
Considering Che Bello just reopened under new management, they've really done a great job.We went for Sunday Brunch, and everything we ordered was spot on. The Biscuits & Gravy were flavorful and plentiful, and the waffles and pancakes were perfect! Service was a tad slow, but that's to be expected as they get ramped up. Could also use some "freshening" of the restaurant, but that's just being picky.Ignore the reviews from 3-4 months ago... the new owners have done a great job turning this into a restaurant worthy of repeat visits!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tom Clark
My wife and I had dinner on Sunday night and it was fantastic! Karlo took great care of us... even taking time to give us a tour of the entire restaurant when we were done including the upstairs balcony and the private dining room in the back. We're looking forward to hosting our daughter's baby shower in that great space. Sam made us some great cocktails from behind the bar and Karlo was responsive and fun. We loved the teamwork of the staff. Whenever anyone came by the table, they checked on us and removed finished items. You don't see that kind of training and top-notch service in many restaurants in Bloomington. The Cognac Mushroom Fettuccine and the Pasta allo Scoglio were to die for. We had a wonderful Chiante and finished dinner with Chocolate Gelato and espresso martini. Bloomington now has an exquisite Italian restaurant...Che Bello!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzanne F.
Cocktails, food and service were exceptional. We can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TammyM
My husband's salmon and my scallops were done perfectly, and the pasta was flavorful. The cheeseboard was delicious, but the offering was skimpy for the $23.00 price. The salad was watery, but the balsamic dressing was good. The wine list was small, but our cabernet sauvignon was wonderful.
Very disappointing. When we arrived for Easter brunch, the restaurant was less than 1/4 full. The menu on the table had considerably fewer items than the online menu we used to choose our brunch location. We had seven people in our party. Our cold food was delivered over an hour later by a runner that has no idea who ordered which item. We had to request one meal that was missing. Our server didn’t come to check to see if everything was acceptable until we were nearly done eating. After witnessing the neighboring table’s issues with cold, incorrect food, we had decided that we were just going to eat what they brought us. We enjoy eating out in Bloomington , but cold eggs and hash browns, dry chicken and waffle (note I didn’t say waffles or tenders because you only get one) and biscuits and gravy that had spent an hour under the heat lamp is not our idea of fine dining. Not sure how the rest of the day went but the people outside when we were leaving were commenting how they were on time for their reservation but they still needed to wait an hour to be seated. Other restaurants in Bloomington would have handled this differently. While waiting, the server will refresh beverages and possibly offer a complimentary appitizer. When the food is being delivered, no matter how late it is, the server is present to make sure everyone receives the correct food and asks if anyone would like anything else ( something as simple as pepper that was not on the table). A manager would come to the table at the end of meal, apologize for the inconvenience, and offer to try to make things right with us. We were simply asked if the meal was all together and then handled a bill for the full amount , a 20% auto gratuity, and a spot for additional gratuity.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Easter brunch was amazing! ❤️ amazing staff, very friendly and personable! Will be coming back on our next trip!Kid-friendliness: Waitress talked to our daughter so sweet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolute joke and disgrace to the area. 6 people w reservations 1hour wait for cold nasty food but only served 4 of us. 20 minutes later the 5th was severed cold junk as well. An hour n a half later the last of our party was served. Close and lock your doors permanently just out of humility n shame
We dined in for our wedding anniversary, and it was a really pleasant experience. This was our first time coming in after it has recently reopened. The atmosphere is completely different - it is very romantic and vibrant. The food and cocktail was also amazing! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was our first time here & we loved it! The vibes & food were lovely? will definitely be going back! Only thing I'd note-my Tuscan shrimp pasta did have some mushrooms in it which I didn't see on the ingredients listing on the menu. It didn't bother me any as I just picked them out & the pasta was still delicious! Pictured: Tuscan shrimp pasta, Caesar salad full + extra chicken & lemon cake dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was incredible! New ownership seems to have nailed it. Loved the vibe and drinks too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfredo was awesome. Food was wonderful! The new management here is doing an amazing job!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Che Bello for the first time tonight! Kudos to our server Alfredo who was incredibly friendly! Food and drinks were also awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here today to eat out with my dad and this place was so good, I recommend. I really liked the design of the restaurant’s interior, and the food was really appetizing. Our server, Alfredo, was nice, really formal, and very friendly! The service was caught on nicely and I loved it. 4.6/5 stars!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
My wife and I recently went to this restaurant under new management and we had a very good meal. The service provided by Alfredo was friendly and efficient. Our food overall was great. My wife had the mushroom fettuccine which had a rich, mushroomy flavor but not overpowering and I had the grilled salmon with citrus glaze and a mushroom orzo pasta side. This was the only lower point on our visit. The salmon had a lovely flavor but was overdone by a couple of minutes and was a bit chewy. This could easily be corrected and is a common mistake made in the Midwest when it comes to fish. I would also suggest an upgrade to their white wine list which could easily be done without increasing price by much if at all. I almost forgot the Truffle fries appetizer. These are the best truffle fries in Bloomington and a must have with your favorite beverage as you choose from the menu of what I would expect to be a very good meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
"The pasta, sandwich, and noodles at Che Bello were simply delightful. The pasta dishes were cooked to perfection, with each bite bursting with flavor and a perfect al dente texture. The variety of sauces and toppings provided a c array of options to suit every palate. The sandwiches were equally impressive, with fresh ingredients and generous portions making each bite a savory delight. And the noodles? Absolutely divine. Whether it was the classic Italian spaghetti or the comforting Asian-inspired noodles, each dish showcased expert culinary craftsmanship and left me craving for more. Che Bello truly knows how to elevate simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences."
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Considering Che Bello just reopened under new management, they've really done a great job.We went for Sunday Brunch, and everything we ordered was spot on. The Biscuits & Gravy were flavorful and plentiful, and the waffles and pancakes were perfect! Service was a tad slow, but that's to be expected as they get ramped up. Could also use some "freshening" of the restaurant, but that's just being picky.Ignore the reviews from 3-4 months ago... the new owners have done a great job turning this into a restaurant worthy of repeat visits!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My wife and I had dinner on Sunday night and it was fantastic! Karlo took great care of us... even taking time to give us a tour of the entire restaurant when we were done including the upstairs balcony and the private dining room in the back. We're looking forward to hosting our daughter's baby shower in that great space. Sam made us some great cocktails from behind the bar and Karlo was responsive and fun. We loved the teamwork of the staff. Whenever anyone came by the table, they checked on us and removed finished items. You don't see that kind of training and top-notch service in many restaurants in Bloomington. The Cognac Mushroom Fettuccine and the Pasta allo Scoglio were to die for. We had a wonderful Chiante and finished dinner with Chocolate Gelato and espresso martini. Bloomington now has an exquisite Italian restaurant...Che Bello!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cocktails, food and service were exceptional. We can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband's salmon and my scallops were done perfectly, and the pasta was flavorful. The cheeseboard was delicious, but the offering was skimpy for the $23.00 price. The salad was watery, but the balsamic dressing was good. The wine list was small, but our cabernet sauvignon was wonderful.