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Bella Monica, Raleigh, NC

Bella Monica

4.8
4.8
3622 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2024. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (919) 881-9778
  • Website
    http://www.bellamonica.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Corbett Monica
  • Catering
    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.
  • Private party facilities
    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally
  • Location
    3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross Street
    Duraleigh/ Blue Ridge roads
  • Parking details
    Large, shopping center lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Raleigh

    Best Value

  • Raleigh

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Raleigh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bella Monica offers "excellent food" with a friendly and attentive staff that enhances your dining experience. This Raleigh gem is praised for its "delicious gluten-free options" and imaginative wine list. Whether dining in or taking out, the "consistent quality" of Italian cuisine makes it "a favorite local spot."

3,622 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whole wheat penne with chicken, chicken balsamico and eggplant rollatini were excellent. The desserts are outstanding! The best tiramisu I’ve ever had!! Service is friendly and attentive. Reservations are highly recommended.

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  2. Cathy

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bella Monica is my favorite restaurant, by far. The food and service are consistently great!

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  3. Lois

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As per usual, Bella Monica did not disappoint! The whole dining experience was perfection, in large part due to our server (Rusty S). Thanks to everyone for another esperienza fantastica!

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  4. Kaylee

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and came out quickly. Our server, Scott, was an absolute pleasure. We we seated right next to the door which made it much louder and I was cold the whole time. The experience was very good other than table location.

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  5. Stefanie

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is delicious and staff are friendly. But the restaurant is always very cold! Please turn up the heat!

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  6. Kamara

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our date night out. The food was good and the atmosphere was nice as well.

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  7. Ron

    VIP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, I have never been disappointed! The Roasted Mushrooms are great.

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  8. Jim

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday here. Everyone's friendly with great food and service.

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have lived in North Raleigh for 25 years and finally made it to this restaurant. I had read so many great reviews I had high expectations. The restaurant is inviting and the staff was friendly. The food was very average. My son ordered the mussels for an appetizer. They were room temperature not warm. They were also chewy. I ordered salmon with orzo and it was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the dish. My son ordered a flat and it was way overcooked and unappealing. My husband got a pasta dish with bolognese sauce but it had no flavor. We still had a nice time but it is not a restaurant I would seek out for a return. If I was in that part of town I might try again but overall just average.

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  10. Lisa

    VIP

    Raleigh

    38 reviews

    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took forever for us to get a menu after we were seated! And then equally as long for anyone to take our order. The wait for the entree was also too long. The food was fine - not great - overly garlicky.

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FAQs

Bella Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 881-9778.

Bella Monica is rated 4.8 stars by 3622 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bella Monica

3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Duraleigh/ Blue Ridge roads
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large, shopping center lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Corbett Monica
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bellamonica.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 881-9778
  • Catering
    Let us bring our homemade Italian food to you at your home, office or special event venue. Catering from 10-100 people. Available for staffed, non-staffed, pick up or delivery events. Sundays at our Nana’s house were special. They began when we entered Nana’s house and the smell of the ‘gravy’ simmering on the stove would greet us at the door. Nana would fly out of the kitchen to pinch our cheeks, give us hugs, and lead us to the table full of food saying “mangia, mangia”. Sundays with Nana were days where everything seemed to stop for family and friends; everything except for pasta. Aunts, uncles and cousins would trickle into Nana’s home throughout the day to take their places at the table. The day never seemed to end. We would sit for hours sharing food and laughter with one another. Though the day would begin and end with food, the time spent with our family really made those days special. It is our hope and passion to recreate those long, special Sundays at Nana’s table.
  • Private party facilities
    Bella Monica’s Private Dining Room is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. We offer extraordinary food, in an intimate setting, with gracious hospitality. Our completely private room can accommodate 18 guests seated or 35 guests standing. Additionally

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