We chose Bella's Italian Restaurant after seeing positive reviews while traveling with our family…read more Unfortunately, the experience was uncomfortable and not appropriate for families. There was about a 30 minute wait. We briefly stepped out and returned, only to learn our table had been ready but the text notification did not go through due to a phone number error. Not a big issue, we waited patiently with our two children ages 8 and 10. While we were waiting, the hostess went up to a man working the bar wearing a hat to speak to him about our table. She appeared apologetic and uncomfortable. His response and body language came across as irritated and dismissive. While still nearby, we overheard the same man speaking loudly to a bar customer and referring to a woman as "one of those crazy b***** online." It appeared connected to the table involved in the interaction that followed. After we were seated, the same man, who had been working the bar, came into the dining area and approached another table, a group that appeared to be in their 60s to 70s, regarding a receipt or refund issue. Based on his role and how he handled the situation, I initially assumed he was a manager. The discussion became tense. The woman at the table shook her receipt and said something to the effect of listening to him was making her more upset. At that point, he raised his voice and shouted profanity, telling her to "get the f*** out of my restaurant." As he walked away, he turned back and began shouting again, saying additional things about his integrity and honesty, then again told her to "get the f*** out" before storming into the kitchen. This occurred in the middle of the dining room with children present, including our own and another nearby table with young girls. From the back of the restaurant, loud banging could be heard, and it appeared he struck a wall or object while shouting additional profanity. The table he addressed appeared shaken and quietly left without further argument. The entire restaurant went silent. The servers themselves were professional and kind throughout the evening, but the outburst clearly affected the atmosphere for everyone. Overall, the food was about a 7 out of 10. The lasagna was good. Other dishes were mixed. The spaghetti marinara was very bitter and unbalanced, the shrimp scampi was heavy, and the amount of butter served with the rolls was excessive. Later, I was told by staff that the man involved is the owner's son. Later that night, my son told me that as he and the same man reached the single occupancy restroom door at the same time, the man told him to go first, but did so in a sharp and impatient manner that came across as aggressive. After witnessing repeated profanity and outbursts earlier in the evening, having my child spoken to in that manner by the same individual was completely unacceptable. Regardless of internal issues, repeated profanity, raised voices, and aggressive behavior toward guests, especially with children present, is not appropriate in a restaurant setting. We will not return and would caution families before dining here.

I've been a loyal customer at Bella's for years during our annual mountain trips and have…read morerecommended it to many people. Unfortunately, this will be my last visit. We arrived shortly after opening with a party of 8 and were told there would be a 15-minute wait, even though both dining rooms were empty. We waited in our car as instructed, then checked back after 15 minutes. Still no table. While waiting on a bench with my young child and my 70-year-old mother, a hostess came over to tell us we had to wait outside if we were waiting for a table, even though others were waiting inside for to-go orders. We were seated, not blocking any exits, and the restaurant was nowhere near capacity. When we questioned this, we were told it was "fire code." A second hostess repeated this rudely, even to members of our party who had ordered drinks at the bar. So, back out into the 20-degree cold we went. After about 30 minutes, we were finally seated--only to be told pizzas were now a 90-minute wait! No manager was on duty to address concerns, when I asked to speak with one. Several issues stand out: 1. This problem is systemic from the top down. 2. Hostesses should be welcoming, regardless of stress. 3. Dine-in guests should be prioritized over take-out orders. 4. A pizza place should be able to handle pizza orders without extreme delays. This is the second bad experience we've had here with long waits and poor customer service. Bella's markets itself as a "family" business, but clearly does not value families. I will never return and cannot recommend this restaurant to others.

Just celebrated a birthday here and it was fabulous! Food, service , ambiance spot on. Will…read moredefinitely be back! Best in Boone!

We got there and were taken up to the top attic where it looked like it had been from a hoarder…read moreover 100 years. Dirty dim lights, nasty rug and we don't know why they put people up there in the attic to eater were totally looked over- waitresses hardly came up. We even had reservations and we're still put up there on the attic! Needs a serious re do.

Here's the break down. Tuna: 5 stars…read moreChicken and waffles sandwich: 4.5 stars Cali flatbread: 4.25 stars There was a mistake when our flatbread was brought out. but waitress was more than willing to fix the mistake. However, we liked it well enough to keep it (adding balsamic glaze). Quaint little spot. Entrance is inside the mall for those who may be confused. Would go back.

Great. Food Great service…read moreA wonderful lunch place to eat. Clean and neat. Good adult beverages as well.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

I don't know how I have overlooked this fantastic restaurant but I will never forget it!…read more This place is a short drive from downtown Boone and absolutely worth it, not to mention there was no wait on a very busy day. Food and service were near perfect!

Stopped in for a meal as a pre-celebration for my daughter's upcoming 10th birthday!…read more Most of the places we usually go to were completely packed with wait times over 45min. We did a quick Yelp search and stumbled upon Basil's. We called ahead because online it was suggested to make reservations - I called and they said they were accepting walk ins and they weren't too busy. Upon arrival a few minutes later, we were seated promptly and our drink orders placed. It was a peaceful and quiet venue. I'm not sure what it's like when busier but there were quite a few tables seated but it wasn't too loud and the music was pleasant and relaxing. We took some time to review the menu and settled on frittes, calamari and Brussels sprouts for appetizers. Unfortunately, they were out of calamari. I mistakenly read the frittes as being a mix of potato, sweet potato and eggplant. The server clarified that it's one choice but they could make it with a mix of them all upon request. Because I had the kids with me, we just went with potato. The garlic aioli dip and the parmesan garnish on the fries was absolutely delicious! Have to say I wasn't a huge fan of the Brussels - I didn't find them to be crispy enough and that could've been due to the excess amount of the maple Dijon glaze (pictured). The glaze was delicious but overpowering for the dish. My kids ordered the kids burger and chips and the buttered noodles. They all enjoyed it and the price was reasonable at around $8 per kids meal. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and the strawberry and arugula salad. Loved the salad and enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs as well. I would say that the fennel was a little strong in the meatballs but aside from that I loved the dish and couldn't finish it due to the large portion. It was $21 but a sizable amount given it was lunch. We also ordered the pesto chicken melt (forgot to take a pic) but it was probably our favorite item out of everything we tried. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly! The food was very tasty and came out relatively quick. Overall, we're happy to have had the opportunity to try out a new place that we can add to our rotation when we visiting Boone.

This place is definitely a vibe. Live music, great service and the food did not disappoint. I had…read morethe lobster ravioli, my husband had the pork chops and my son (birthday boy) ordered the sirloin steak (mkt price ) all reasonably priced - the steak however was way too expensive $80. But overall it was a great experience.

Good to slightly average food. Really unremarkable, cold, under seasoned,fairly dry focaccia at…read more$12? The stuffed barramundi was bone in which made it terribly difficult to navigate. I can remove a bone from any fish, far or cooked but with the stuffing it was just a mess and every bite had bone. Service was engaging and effective but as the restaurant got a little busier she was absent for a good while, no one came to our table for approx 20 minutes after entrees were served and we wanted another bottle of wine. I wrote a mediocre review on another app and the manager/host called me and when gave him my comments all he kept saying was, " we take great pride in everything we do"...and it was clear my comments fell on deaf ears. Good products, very nice ambiance, okay service...but all in IDK...prob wont ever return.

Dinner for our weekend away first night was recommended by a friend to check out Lost Province…read moreBrewing. He told me they had great beer, and great food...that was no lie! My wife and I was were welcomed in by the hostess and seated quickly. It's not a huge space, but they've got a good bit of seating, and a little more upstairs, which allows you to look down into the brewery. Our server, Alex was very friendly and offered some beer recommendations based on our preference. They had a good variety to pick from and even some canned to go. Their food menu also offered a good selection. My wife and I decided to share an order of loaded fries to start, and then the "white buffalo" pizza. I enjoy white pizza, and enjoy buffalo chicken pizza...but this was the first time I've ever seen them together. The food was great, everything, tasted really good, and had good flavors. The Game Day IPA and Lost Province IPA's were both also very tasty Being a Friday night, they had a live musician, playing great music, which we really enjoyed while we ate and took in the atmosphere. I'd pass this recommendation on as well, and would return to try some of their other varried menu next time I visit Boone

Good local people and food. A welcoming atmosphere. Our server recommended the Hot Fried Chicken…read moreSandwich. It was incredible. A little sloppy to eat- but I can't wait to return for another one!

This place was amazing I just back from a 12 hour shift and thought I would treat my family to…read moresomething nice well everyone except Derek that my exe if anyone is wondering anyways my family had a blessed time our waiter was amazing I tried setting him up with my daughter my daughter was embarrassed but I need some grandkids the place was a blessing # Have a blessed day

We went to dinner here while in the area. It was a cozy setting with a great atmosphere inside…read more However, they sat us on the closed-in patio by a window which ended up being a little too chilly. For my dinner I ordered the Wood Fried Brussels. The Brussel sprouts were not caramelized like I had at other places but it was very good and probably healthier. There were a lot of good flavors with the beets, candied pepitas, pickled peppers and the saffron aioli. I would recommend this dish. Others at the table ordered the Cobb Salad, classic wedge with salmon, & the Artisan pizza. Unfortunately, the salmon was not completely cooked so it went uneaten. Two people in our party ordered diet cokes which were fountain drinks. The diet cokes were not good because there was no carbonation. The pizza and Cobb salad were good. If you eat here during the colder months, I recommend asking for a seat inside. That seemed like it would have been a cozier experience.

The weather was gorgeous, so we sat out on the patio, which was clean and comfortable. Our…read morewaitress Elli was wonderful from start to finish; very attentive and friendly. We started off with the pimento cheese plate which was just right for an app: not too filling, yet was enjoyable. I went with the lunch combo option and selected lobster bisque soup and Asian salad. The soup was phenomenal, but I wish the Asian dressing for the salad wasn't so runny and had more flavor. My husband really enjoyed his Italian pizza, but the bottom of the crust on one half was quite burnt so he scraped off what he could.

First time here and I'll definitely be back!!!…read more The service was great! Staff overall was friendly and welcoming. The food was al very good. The menu had so much to offer and it made it very hard to choose. I personally had the onion rings and fish tacos. Both were excellent! They have a few other things I'd like to try, so again, I'll be back.