If you're looking to take a pause from the vast menus of chain restaurants, you'll appreciate the cozy, unassuming atmosphere of Bella Napoli. Enjoy comforting, familiar dishes served with care. During my recent visit, I couldn't help but overhear a nearby book club discussing "The Wintergreen Mystery Series" by Patrick Kelly - I must say, you ladies were spot on about this amazing author.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johna Pompano
So lucky I came across this place on Groupon! So worth it. Quaint little place in a nice neighborhood! Everything made fresh, and the desserts are made in house! I will be back next time in DC area. Staff are accommodating & friendly.
The girl Jennifer was very helpful and polite .They care for their customers then making money. We didn’t ask for salad but they brought salad without any charge.Also the food was delicious. My husband had that kind of crust pizza after long time.The restaurant has very nice environment.
It isn't fancy but the food I'd southern Italian. Made from scratch! Fresh and the waiter is friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Barndt
Lasagna was good service was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Italian
Justin Mudrich
DON’T GO HERE BECAUSE YOU HAVE A GROUPON. Just go to Maggiano’s or the Cheesecake Factory as you’ll get better food and pay considerably less. Also, the owner charges a mandatory 20% tip. Despicable.We used a Groupon to check this place out for New Year’s Eve: big mistake. We went here thinking the place was great based on the reviews, but it became such a disappointment.NOTE! THE POSITIVE REVIEWS ARE FALSE!! They are trying to drown out honest reviews.The first bad sign was the bread: stale, old, and dry. Next, our salad: Someone in an earlier review said the salad “looks like something you’d give monkeys in the zoo.” We agree with you buddy!We ordered four entrees: shrimp pesto, chicken Paccata, and 2 other dishes I forgot about. I still can’t quite describe that first bite of these dishes. My mind was trying to recognize what I was eating - too much salt? No - Too much seasoning? No - Too much… what? The food was spoiled and undercooked. The chicken had slimy spots and was very pink in the middle. The shrimp didn’t even look cooked but was just taken out from the fridgeWe left the place and I threw all four entrees, desserts, and appetizer in the outside trashcan. Will never go back again. I hope they shut down as this place was so disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Casey Daye
We’d been wanting to go to Bella Napoli for a while and it was exactly what we needed tonight! We started with the prosciutto caprese which was salty and fresh. Pablo (who provided amazing service and made us feel like family) helped me and my indecisiveness choose the cheese manicotti which was hot and delicious! My fiancé got the chicken picatta and that was full of flavor. We ended with tiramisu and a cannoli (one of the best cannolis ever) and will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian
Aaron Brown
The food and dessert were less than desirable. There was nothing appealing about the dining experience. Not even the drinks could save the experience, they tasted like rubbing alcohol. I can not in good conscience recommend this restaurant.
How lovely that the manager recognized me from months ago! And I had absolutely changed my image since.As for the food, good calamari.Dietary restrictions: They know how to do it crunchy and crispy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari
Ariel L.
Great food. Awesome service, we are coming back. We stopped after the Del Ray Halloween Parade. And we promised we would be back. The pizza was amazing.
Sheila Seitz
Been a favorite since 2016 when we were living locally. Food is still authentic Italian and delicious. Loved the personal service. A local gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Machado
Great little gem in the Del Ray area. Wonderful service, delicious food, and a nice atmosphere. Even has outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Italian
Marcus S
Just returned from Naples, Italy and this place reminds us of our trip. Awesome place.
If you're looking to take a pause from the vast menus of chain restaurants, you'll appreciate the cozy, unassuming atmosphere of Bella Napoli. Enjoy comforting, familiar dishes served with care. During my recent visit, I couldn't help but overhear a nearby book club discussing "The Wintergreen Mystery Series" by Patrick Kelly - I must say, you ladies were spot on about this amazing author.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So lucky I came across this place on Groupon! So worth it. Quaint little place in a nice neighborhood! Everything made fresh, and the desserts are made in house! I will be back next time in DC area. Staff are accommodating & friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Fried Calamari, Caprese, Tiramisu, Italian, Bruschetta
The girl Jennifer was very helpful and polite .They care for their customers then making money. We didn’t ask for salad but they brought salad without any charge.Also the food was delicious. My husband had that kind of crust pizza after long time.The restaurant has very nice environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Italian
Incredible food. Huge portions. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Garlic Bread, Italian, Lobster Ravioli, Salad, Bruschetta
It isn't fancy but the food I'd southern Italian. Made from scratch! Fresh and the waiter is friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lasagna was good service was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Italian
DON’T GO HERE BECAUSE YOU HAVE A GROUPON. Just go to Maggiano’s or the Cheesecake Factory as you’ll get better food and pay considerably less. Also, the owner charges a mandatory 20% tip. Despicable.We used a Groupon to check this place out for New Year’s Eve: big mistake. We went here thinking the place was great based on the reviews, but it became such a disappointment.NOTE! THE POSITIVE REVIEWS ARE FALSE!! They are trying to drown out honest reviews.The first bad sign was the bread: stale, old, and dry. Next, our salad: Someone in an earlier review said the salad “looks like something you’d give monkeys in the zoo.” We agree with you buddy!We ordered four entrees: shrimp pesto, chicken Paccata, and 2 other dishes I forgot about. I still can’t quite describe that first bite of these dishes. My mind was trying to recognize what I was eating - too much salt? No - Too much seasoning? No - Too much… what? The food was spoiled and undercooked. The chicken had slimy spots and was very pink in the middle. The shrimp didn’t even look cooked but was just taken out from the fridgeWe left the place and I threw all four entrees, desserts, and appetizer in the outside trashcan. Will never go back again. I hope they shut down as this place was so disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We’d been wanting to go to Bella Napoli for a while and it was exactly what we needed tonight! We started with the prosciutto caprese which was salty and fresh. Pablo (who provided amazing service and made us feel like family) helped me and my indecisiveness choose the cheese manicotti which was hot and delicious! My fiancé got the chicken picatta and that was full of flavor. We ended with tiramisu and a cannoli (one of the best cannolis ever) and will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Tiramisu, Italian
The food and dessert were less than desirable. There was nothing appealing about the dining experience. Not even the drinks could save the experience, they tasted like rubbing alcohol. I can not in good conscience recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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How lovely that the manager recognized me from months ago! And I had absolutely changed my image since.As for the food, good calamari.Dietary restrictions: They know how to do it crunchy and crispy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari
Great food. Awesome service, we are coming back. We stopped after the Del Ray Halloween Parade. And we promised we would be back. The pizza was amazing.
Been a favorite since 2016 when we were living locally. Food is still authentic Italian and delicious. Loved the personal service. A local gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little gem in the Del Ray area. Wonderful service, delicious food, and a nice atmosphere. Even has outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Italian
Just returned from Naples, Italy and this place reminds us of our trip. Awesome place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian