Each time I've been to Bella Mia I've had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and top quality. The decor is nice and the service good. On the flip side, I cant help but feel like the place has not quite hit the mark as far as the ambiance. It's like they are reaching for old school Italian restaurant in the middle of a small strip mall and those two things just don't normally go together. read more

My mom, sister and I went to Bella Mia for a late mother's day dinner. I went on line looking for a italian restaurant. This one had excellent reviews. Upon approaching the parking lot, its was so unassuming that I was a little nervous. We got out the car and went in through the side door and that's when the magic happened. We were instantly greeted by the owner who put a smile on our face and giggle. We were immediately seated. The decor, white cloth table setting, chandelier lighting and don't forget the live music (piano) softly playing. The waitress and trainee introduced themselves and presented the menu, while water. delicious warm crusted bread, olive oil, parmesan cheese placed on table. The rest of the service was that of downtown 5 star dining experience. The cocktails top chef, appetizer(recommend) scrimps covered with inhouse red sauce- yummy. Dinner-fresh salad, I had gnocchi ( soft and delicious), sister-scrimp scampi with garlic, olive oil, lemon sooo good and Mom-eggplant parmesan- tender, rich sauce tasty yummy. The portion size required happy reheat leftovers and the waiter took our plates to the back and the next thing we know, he sat next to our chairs, our food wrap up and bagged. Wow!! we love.love love the expierece. We made sure the owner knew how the dining experience was wonderful (warm and welcoming) I will be back. A hidden gem read more

We tried a new spot lat night. From the outside it doesn't look like much. When you enter wow. Warm, welcoming. A balance of hip& classic. When we were seated it took a bit to get service. The service team more than made up for it. The manager came over without being requested. The were spot on from there. Our food was very good. Each of the four of us had a different entree. A veal dish seafood chicken & pasta. All were excellent. The chicken soup was a great flavor. Could have been a bit warmer but great taste. Nice price for a good wine. Well done lemon drop martini. Dessert( lemoncello cake & carrot cake) was a nice finish. We will be back. read more

Absolutely delicious food, ambiance, and service!Another great dinner here! Rave reviews from all regarding their food, drinks and outstanding service! Best pork chops I ever tasted!!!! Highly recommend! read more

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We had a hiccup when we were seated as a server was not assigned to us and we had to wait. We brought it the owner's attention who talked to the staff right away to see what the issue was. He did not charge us for our drinks or dessert which was more than fair. We had the chicken parmesan which was very good as usual and the seafood special which was outstanding. Our server Megan did an excellent job!!! read more

The food here is absolutely delicious. I had the pasta primavera which was something new i thought i would try. So glad i did, it was good! Save room for dessert, lots to choose from, recommend the lemon cake! Also our server was great. She was very prompt and accomodating. All around great time. The inside has been recently redone, very nice! Would definitely recommend this place if you like Italian, they have alot to choose from. We were there to celebrate an engagement, a nursing graduate and also a new job (all the same person) Triple the fun! read more

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Very calming ambiance. Not loud. You can actually converse with your friends during cocktails and dinner.

A charming fine dining experience. 4.5/5 stars. Food: It's your classic hearty Italian restaurant. It's got all the classics and more. I ordered the bruschetta, side salad, and manicotti. There were a number of vegetarian options, which I always appreciated. I almost NEVER see a vegetarian lasagna anywhere, so I was pretty excited by that. The bread at this place is fantastic. A warm carbohydrate cloud. The bruschetta was lovely and fresh, and so was the salad. Overall the food was the Italian classics done very well. Nothing crazy or out of left field. Ambiance: Bella Mia was very warm - literally and metaphorically. It was a tad toasty in there, but nothing unbearable. The general ambiance was also so inviting! I'm from out of town but it seemed like everyone there was family. Regulars coming in for their celebrations, couples coming in for dates, friends coming together for birthdays. Also, they really make a show of giving you your meal - it was on a serving tray with a lid which the server dramatically uncovered. I was into the whole experience, it was kinda fun. Staff: everyone was incredibly kind and professional. I dined here at a weird time (4 pm) so tons of people were around to help - debatably too many, but I have mad respect for a place that can have such a large staff during this difficult hiring period. The manager was also going around talking to guests and asking how everything was. I love that kind of warmth and care! Overall, Bella Mia is a cute local restaurant that I would recommend supporting. Good, kind hearted people serving classic Italian favorites. read more

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I heard good things about this very strange place. The food was rather horrible in my opinion, all of it. Mushrooms didn't have bacon or chives, looks like they were thrown on top of a used plate and served to my table; the veal tastes like chicken liver (yuk); the shrimp scampi came out with clumps of corn starch or flour and bare naked unseasoned broccoli, the balsamic vinaigrette had black lumps not sure if it were pepper or roaches, neither of which should be in there, the extra rich double chocolate cake is served cold- All Cons!!! Pros: fill up on complimentary bread with butter (the oil and Parmesan would be a bonus if Italian seasonings were served- what type of Italian place is this) along with a bottle of red wine. Also, choose the patio, it's so pretty, there were a lot of coughing people inside. read more

Bella Mia - Italian Near Me - Midlothian, Illinois

Awesome food... great ambiance.... Better than downtown and it's here!!!! Don't forget the holidays.... Their decorations are stunning!!!

Good homemade food at a decent price. Ambiance is fancy with white table cloth. Service sucked though. Server was far too chatty and unprofessional. Forgot several of my ordered items and eavesdropped on my conversations with my friends. She also admitted to drinking before her shift which showed. I'll be back but hopefully the service improves. read more

We went here for Thanksgiving and all I could think was I can't wait to go back and try other dishes! The waitstaff was kind and helpful, the pour of wine was generous, the bread was fresh and warm. read more

Bella Mia - Minestrone yum! - Italian Near Me - Midlothian, Illinois

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Food is excellent and Shay is by far one of the best servers we've ever had. She's attentive, funny, and is overall a nice person. One of the things I love about this place is that they don't push you out the door. read more

Met my son and daughter in law for dinner. When we 1st arrived we saw it was in a strip mall next to a grocery store, needless to say I was apprehensive. When we walked in I was transported to a classic Chicago downtown restaurant. I ordered the lamb chops, my son ordered the prime rib, my wife ordered the chicken parmigiana and daughter in law ordered the calamari with red sauce. For appetizers we ordered the grilled octopus, baked artichokes and stuffed mushrooms. I was very surprised at the quality and quantity of the servings. The waitress suggested the lemon cake, it was so light I thought I was eating air flavored with fresh lemon. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Excellent dinner again at Bella Mia. Great owner, awesome staff and amazing food! I am amazed always that the quality stays so high and the entertainment and music just adds to the ambiance. read more

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It was a great Friday night dining experience. We didn't have a reservation and still were seated right away. There was a live singer and the restaurant was very crowded. Our waitress was quick and efficient. I had the scallops which were cooked perfectly and my husband had the lake perch special. We will be returning. read more

Recently, we were able to enjoy a great Italian dinner. The service was excellent with a friendly atmosphere. The portions were very good. This is an upscale place with prices and quality of what you would expect. I would recommend this place. We were not hurried at all. We will be back soon. I had Veal Picatta on a bed of angle hair pasta. Delicious to say the least!!! read more

Loved the food owner was nice and talked to us and told us about the place .. place is very friendly I would definitely recommend

if the food and vibes weren't enough, this is one of very few places that the owner will personally come to each and every table to get to know you. my boyfriend and i were here once before, chatted with randy for a while & our second time here he recognized us right away & made us feel just at home. no complaints, a joint you'd think you'd find in downtown chicago tucked away in little ole midlo. give them alllll your business read more

Bella Mia - the most delicious cosmopolitan you'll ever have - Italian Near Me - Midlothian, Illinois

The food was so good and the environment was perfect, but the service was even better. I don't often review but I really have to say what an incredible experience my friend and I had. Our serve was Beth and she was phenomenal along with the rest of the staff. Best dining experience I've had in a while. read more

I didn't expect this place to be so nice! Very impressive dining room and very attentive staff. The waitress was funny and great! The owner is there walking around making sure everyone is enjoying their food and going around cracking jokes. The food was excellent. I had the special which was the Chilean Sea Bass in a spinach and tomato diced white wine broth (I think) it was amazing! I wish it came with a little side of pasta though. Definitely will be going back! read more

Came in here tonight, it was our first time trying this restaurant. I enjoyed the complimentary bread, with the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, and it came with soup. The broccoli soup wasn't the best. They give you a good portion of noodles, and I thought the Alfredo sauce was good. My fiancé ordered the linguini with shrimp and broccoli in a garlic and olive oil sauce. He loved it. He also had the broccoli soup and said it was lacking a little flavor. The lemoncello cake is delicious. It has some type of white chocolate on the top and is very moist and has a good lemon taste. Our waitress Patti was extremely nice and attentive. I would say my only complaint would be, this place is a little overpriced in some of their dishes. read more

Bella Mia - Italian Near Me - Midlothian, Illinois

Food was great though the decorations were abit outdated, felt like being at grandmas. And the staff sometimes are forgetful for getting utensils to have a spoon for my soup. read more

God we so really were hoping our second shot at Bella Mia would be a win, but they repeated the same poor service. We were seated promptly, waited on relatively quickly and then .........nothing. After a 45 minute wait for food that never came, and watching people around us who came in after us receive their food (including the same things we ordered), we said goodbye to the hostess and left. read more

Don't let the location distract you, this was a great find! Great food and great service from Sonia, really enjoyed our experience!

Beautiful place, great food and atmosphere. Service was spot on and owner Randy really cares to provide a great dining experience. cant recommend this place enough! read more

This place, omg the best everything. The decor, ambiance, wait staff. I can't wait to get back again.

The food, service and atmosphere were great. Portions were good size. Nice touch of bringing out a cupcake with a candle for special occasions. read more

Love Bella Mia. I've been taking friends and family since I've gone for the first time in November.

Randy is extremely welcoming and accommodating to all. He is a model of excellent customer service and how to run a business. The servers are also very attractive which boosts the experience to another level. The guys behind the bar are also hunks so there's something for everyone when you come here. As for the food, you'd be hard pressed to find better. Great care and attention is given to the preparation and presentation. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went on a date night 1/13/24 with the hubby and the food wasn't that great! to start the salad was withered the soup was salt and the calamari was cold but we didn't complain till the entree came. I had the chicken picante and it was very salt , I let the waitress know and she said that they told her it was the capers but it was the butter sauce and to top it all off the spaghetti was mushy! read more

We went to Bella Mia on Friday, Jan. 5th, 2024, and it was amazing. The Christmas decorations were still up and it was magical. And the waiter, whose name was Joe, was very attentive and helpful with some questions. The food was outstanding. The drinks were perfect. we can't wait to go back. read more

Want to be Enchanted? This is your NEW Fine Italian restaurant. It's like when Willy Wonka opened the doors to the chocolate factory. BOOM!! It starts with the Entrance then The Staff but wait the Food. You get this wonderful Bread, Soup, Appetizer and Main course. There aren't many restaurants that you get to interact with not only the manager, but the owner as well. It was like being transported to a family dinner. Also a mention to the live music to round out one of the most positive dining experiences! Please give this a try I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

The clams are super small for the price. Not fresh for sure frozen. The server recommended the minestrone and she obviously never had good minestrone because the was close to vegetable soup out of the can. The best service was absolutely the bus boys who were very professional, friendly and efficient. The ambiance is beautiful too bad they took out the slot machines in my opinion read more

We had a siblings dinner here and it was amazing. The food was delicious and our waitress Shae(?) was so sweet. It was decorated for Christmas and it is beautiful. They had live music that was soft and perfect for the fine dining atmosphere. My favorite place for dinner! read more

Bella Mia - Sibling dinner at Bella Mia! - Italian Near Me - Midlothian, Illinois

Great food! Too many unexpected little charges on bill. Credit card up-charge 3%. $3 "bone-in" up-charge on chicken cacciatore. "Bone in" charge? I've never seen a charge for bones. read more

To me, because it's good food, locally. Im someone who rarely eats pasta but what i have had, has been better than good and it's a cozy atmosphere. It can get a little cramped for large parties, which is how I usually roll. We make it work wherever we go, but if that is a sticking point for you, I would keep it intimate, and no more than a party of four. read more

Always ask for Joe! He's Ana amazing waiter very dedicated, attentive friendly and full of dad jokes. Great food always an amazing time. Love the ambiance, serving size, and fantastic taste read more

The minestrone soup pales in comparison to Olive Garden's minestrone. My date ordered this and the base was a watered down version. She ordered pasta Valencia had so much garlic in it that it over powered the entire dish and we love garlic I ordered the linguine Portifino which was bland and had very little flavor. It was our Christmas dinner date and we had reservations so while I parked the car my date was seated in an area of 12 tables which normally has 6. She asked to be seated at the table across from us with much more room but was refused. The manager came over to offer us a beer because he must have seen our discomfort getters bumped into by every server coming through every 60 seconds. His explanation was that it's normally not like this but they added additional seating for the holidays to keep up with the demand. One of the servers butt actually rubbed up on me twice while trying to eat but we got two free Modelo s and to accommodate us if we should choose to come back. Merry Christmas and please heed my warning, don't go! We should have got up and walked away!! read more

We arranged to have a surprise wedding proposal dinner for my daughter when my future son in law asked for my help finding a restaurant for their special event. The waitstaff that helped us, Joe and Donna, were amazing and made sure that every detail was cared for. The food was great as usual and each person in our party of 20 was allowed to order what they wanted off the menu. They even allowed us to decorate for the proposal. They treated us like family. read more