Excellent meal, great friendly staff, loved the building and the environment a really fine dining experience! Thanks Bella's
The feel of this whole place is amazing. I absolutely love it here.
I was told by a co worker to check this place out for a nice place to take my wife. It must really make a huge difference what day of the week you go because our experiences were night and day.
The restaurant is located on a one way street in downtown, so parking can be a chore. If you go during Foster Fest then getting there can be nearly impossible so do your due diligence and plan accordingly.
Inside can be described as rustic, complete with creaky floor boards and dim lighting. There's a bar where you enter that has a modest selection of spirits and an open kitchen to the right where you can watch the cooks toil away.
The dining area up the stairs is fair sized with another bar area located there.
Once we were seated it took 10 min for anyone to come over and say anything to us. We were kinda parched from the walk so having some water would have been nice, so strike one.
The appetizer was okay, but pricey for what it was. The same goes for the salads.
Once we finally got our water and it ran dry, we waited another 15 min to get it refilled. The waiter seemed pretty preoccupied and disinterested in anything the entire night which could explain the wait. It could be the table with the with the cute girls sitting all alone that had him tied up, but in any event, Strike two.
I'm not really sure why it took 30 mins for the entrees to arrive AFTER we finished our salads, it takes 10 minutes to boil some pasta, right? Once the food finally arrived I was pretty disappointed. It was warm, not hot like it came fresh off the stove for 30 min. The food was bland, uninspiring and very minimal for what you paid for. You would get bigger portions with better flavor at literally half the cost if you went to the Olive Garden down the road. I've had better sauce come from a jar I picked up at Wal-Mart. Sad, but true. This was the final nail in the coffin for me. My wife still held out hope though "there's always dessert!" she said. Unfortunately, they just awkwardly brought something out without telling us what it was first. Too bad I'm deathly allergic to it. That would have been the cause of the literal nail in my coffin. The manager came over at the end and tried to make up for some of it, but by that time it was too little, too late. I just wanted to egress and RTB.
Long story short, they missed the mark by a wide margin this time. I don't recommend and won't be coming back.
You get one 10 year wedding anniversary and this one was pretty messed up for me by this experience. It's too bad since I had high hopes.
Took my wife there for her birthday. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing as always. Our server, Ina, went out of her way to ensure we had a great experience. The prices were more than reasonable for the quality of food and the birthday cheesecake sealed the deal. Thank you to the staff at Bella's for a wonderful night.
Outstanding as always. People in the Wiregrass, you need to try Bella's. You will not be disappointed.
Loved this place. Piano music, professional service and excellent food, a pleasant surprise in Dothan for a couple of hurricane refugees.
Delicious gourmet (predominantly Italian) cuisine plus excellent service and a romantic ambiance make for one of the areas best fine dining experiences.
Husband and I had the best experience there for mother's day. The food was amazingly delicious. The staff was incredible! It started with the hostess at the door, to our wonderful server that made sure we had everything we needed, to the friendly and talented saxophone player we chatted with on the way out. The live music was refreshing and our mom's felt like queens that night. Special thanks to Robin for helping to make it a special night to remember for all of us. You should be very proud of your team!
This is the fanciest restaurant in dothan, by far. The atmosphere alone sets it apart from any other dining experience in the area, but the food is also far and above the rest.
This place is magical! The owner and staff work very hard to make sure that your experience is amazing and unforgettable! They cater to you and make it personal! I'll continue to go there as long as their doors are open. Amazing food, magnificent staff, the atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. Love, love, love this hidden gem in Dothan!
Went in for a birthday dinner. The place was immaculate. They had flowers on the table waiting, and greeted me by name. Everyone there knew what we were there for. Our waiter Brad did a fantastic job, and I have to give him most credit for taking care of us, but every single waiter made the point to say happy birthday, which was not necessary or required. Every. Single. One. It sure makes a person feel good to know strangers went to all that trouble for you. The food was excellent. You hear "fine dining" and you expect to come off the wallet, but for what you get, along with the service, it's worth every penny. You could easily spend just as much at any other sit down restaurant in Dothan. After all that at first, when the meal was over, they brought out dessert with a happy birthday message on it. The point is, they really worked hard and it shows, from food to service. I'll definitely be back.
Absolutely love everything about Bella's! The staff is amazing and so is the food. It's a beautiful place for dinner, weddings, group meetings, and many other things.
Was a bit late getting out main course brought it is is ok. It could happen to anyone! Good food - love atmosphere'.
Wonderful, by far the best in the area, no loud music, just soft jazz in the background. A place where you can have an actual conversation without yelling across the table. The staff are very, very friendly and accommodating. Yes, it takes a few minutes to get your food, but that is to be expected in an establishment like this. I mean it's not the drive thru at McDonald's! Me and my friends were very pleased, we will be back. By the way, you have to try the crab cakes, the best I have ever had.