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Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar), Lexington, KY

Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

4.8
4.8
225 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
At Bella Cafe & Grille, we’d like you to enjoy our menu prepared with attention to detail and the quality you deserve.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 303-8706
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Lexington

    Best Overall

  • Lexington

    Best Food

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Great for brunch

  • Lexington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Lexington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bella Cafe & Grille at Fountains at Palomar is a charming spot that promises a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "great food" and "exceptional service," with dishes like the halibut and pork chop receiving high praise. The atmosphere is inviting, perfect for family outings or intimate gatherings.

226 Reviews
  1. Patty

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izzy was great, friendly, informed, attentive. Food was great.

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  2. Jim

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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  3. Brittany

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful! Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts, pork chop and Caesar pesto salad!

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  4. Michael

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience as always. I ordered the seasonal Burrata appetizer using imported Burrata and while it was very good it wasn’t as good as the same thing I had last year. I wondered whether I was given the domestic Burrata instead of the Imported Burrata. I ordered the imported Burrata and that is what I paid for.

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  5. J

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming but classy atmosphere with a variety of seating options. Exceptional wine list with adequate choices at reasonable prices. Entrees were greatly limited by our reservation time at 7:30 but each and every time we have had the opportunity to indulge in their culinary masterpieces they have been memorable. The only reason the other entree choices including specials was due to the fact that the restaurant chooses to utilize fresh, high quality ingredients keeping cost under control by limiting their orders on daily quantities. Just keep this note in mind and reserve your table at an earlier time of evening. Kelly/Kellie was an exceptional server; it was readily apparent that she had a broad base of skills to ensure that your dining experience reflected the quality this restaurant claims to hold as priority.

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  6. Kim

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bella Cafe never disappoints. The service is great, food is excellent and the drinks are beautiful. I highly recommend.

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  7. Cecilia

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is the perfect place for a lunch with good friends.

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  8. debbie

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with 4 friends for Christmas celebration and everything was to perfection.

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  9. Lindsey

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nathan was our server. He was lovely and attentive. Here's our review: Setting- it's cozy and more upscale than I'd typically expect for a cafe. We had 6:15 dinner reservations and the lighting was really bright. Management eventually turned the lighting down which made it much more enjoyable to finish our meal. Tables are seated close together in the dining area which contributed to hearing all the conversations near us. My husband noticed white drop ceilings, which detracted from the upscale vibes and suggested they paint them black. Food - We started with a beer and the cranberry spritzer. The spritzer was light and had a nice balance. We had 2 seasonal appetizers that were delightfully plated and full of flavor. My husband also had a house side salad which he enjoyed. My husband had the roasted half-chicken. He quickly enjoyed the brussel sprouts and moved to the chicken and potatoes. The chicken was moist and flavorful. However, he noticed it was missing a sauce to tie it all together. I chose the buttermilk tenders and carrots. There were 2 chicken breasts worth of food. They were crispy and the Jameson sauce really kicked it up a notch. I boxed half of it so we could enjoy a dessert. We chose the seasonal cake option. It, too, was good. However, the cake felt a bit dry in the mouth against the creamy ganache on top. Overall - I've seen mixed reviews across google and Open Table. I think many of the complaints are "one off" issues and didn't represent our experience last night. We had great service, good food, and left thinking we'll be back to try something different in the future.

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  10. Alan

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good dining experience. Service and atmosphere were great. Food was exceptional, filet and halibut and brussels sprout recommended. Will go back. Only mild suggestion would be some more varied dessert options.

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FAQs

Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 303-8706.

Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar) is rated 4.8 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bella Cafe & Grille (Fountains at Palomar)

3901 Fountain Blue Ln, Lexington, KY 40513

Additional information

  • Area
    Lexington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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