My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there…read morefor dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options.

I once went there and got this fruity almost like slushy drink maybe it was strawberry or lemon I…read morecan't remember but it was the best drink I've had in my life! The meal was great! The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was very clean, I'd recommend this to anyone staying in mason city! The people were very nice and I would definitely go there again!

Food wise, it's definitely not full Mexican food because they must cater to white people in Iowa's…read moretaste. I ordered the Birria taco's. It did not come with the tortilla toasted with birria sauce leaving a delicious birria flavor crust, as a matter of fact they didn't even give me the birria dipping stew to dip my tacos in. Instead it tasted like lean beef in Ortega sauce. If you plan on coming here just stay home and do white people taco night. Sorry I have no idea why people hype this place up. I've never had not spicy Mexican food until this place. Unbelievable. Staff was nice so I gave it 2 stars. Yes, I left a 20% tip. For got also say I asked for Lengua tacos and they didn't have it so much made me feel so insulted.

Prime N Wine isn't a bad option for a classic supper club dinner (with a few Greek flourishes…read morethrown in). I have been here a couple of times for work dinners - the restaurant has a fairly large space spread out across multiple dining/banquet areas. Service had always been very friendly, and the filet and bacon wrapped scallops that I've had over a couple of visits have been just fine. The starters I have tried have generally been good (e.g., steak bites, bacon wrapped shrimp, meatballs), though the calamari can be skipped. Overall, it's not a bad spot if you're looking for a decent steak in the area.

Our server (Emily) was new but gave us excellent service. My prime rib was a little more cooked…read morethan I prefer. Emily said take a bite & then let me know if you would like me to replace it. It was delicious (so I ate it all) we also got the flaming cheese appetizer. I highly recommend it.

The ambiance was delightful, welcoming. We loved the couches and cozy atmosphere…read more The food was fantastic! The walleye fish and chips were SO good! The fish was cooked perfectly!! The Cuban sandwich was fresh and delicious! The service was lacking - we had to ask for salt & pepper. We were never offered sweetener for our tea. It was not explained that there are no menus - just a posted QR code. We had to ask after being left sitting for several minutes. All in all - we will go back!

Cozy, cute, friendly spot. Despite the huge (and rather unfocused) menu, the food was surprisingly…read moregood! Our table's orders included: *) the trashcan nachos (superb!) *) the club sandwich (tasty, toothsome, and better than expected) *) the Cuban sandwich (gloriously drippy and delightful) *) the bacon and blue burger (topped with a fried egg and bacon jam!) *) the wedge salad (nice and crunchy and fresh, although the tomato jam was a tad sweet for me) ... and an off menu shrimp cocktail that was weirdly excellent. The plump, good sized shrimp arrived warm and spicy without cocktail sauce or mayo. Not standard, but very tasty! We will definitely be back.

The salad bar is very well stocked with fresh lettuce, salads, fruit, pudding, soup, and crackers…read more It is a great meal and delicious. The service is efficient and the branding iron decor is vintage but tidy. They just celebrated a huge milestone for being open and serving. We can see why!

For many years whenever I visited family in Mason City or Forest City this was the place for Prime…read moreRib. Great service and the prime rib is unbeatable. Large portion perfectly cooked and add a lobster tail to make it a surf and turf. Place hasn't changed in all these years and I love this fact. Keep up the good work!

We pulled into town desperate for anything that was open at 9 PM. Hostess was willing to seat us…read moreeven though it was minutes from closing time. I'm very glad she did. This place is a gem in the middle of Northwood. Huge portions, fresh greens, an inexpensive burger special I gave up on trying to finish. Great service, nice people. One of the best food stops on our recent vacation. These people are serious about eating. So grateful to the reviewers on Yelp - if I' hadn't gotten this recommendation, we would have settled for Subway.

Good Food, Great Atmosphere, Friendly Service! This place has it all. They are known for their…read moreprime rib served on Friday and Saturday nights. I have seen a few people that could eat the "queen cut" prime rib, but NEVER the "king cut" prime rib. It's the size of a roast!! HUGE! If you want to experience the taste, but avoid the price, order the PRIME RIB SANDWICH. It's around $8 and comes with one side. The house potatoes are good too...sliced potatoes fried with peppers/onions and topped with cheese and sour cream. The Bloody Mary's are excellent. This is also a kid friendly place to eat. They offer kids meals, sippy cups and high chairs if you need them. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation (especially in the fall/winter months). This has been one of my favorite places to eat locally. I have never been disappointed!

Excellent service, good food at a great price. Nothing fancy but a great place to stop. We also…read moregot the pie. Easy on/off from I-35.

Excellent friendly service, great food, and was a pleasant stop on my road trip. I highly…read morereccomend.​

Chicken and Fish are very good. Only thing missing is a side dish along with the fries. I would…read moresuggest a coleslaw of some kind and a slice of marbled rye... that's a fish fry! I just don't like a meal without some sort of veggie included.

I absolutely LOVE this place. I actually created this yelp account just so I could give them a…read moregreat review. I've only ever done the buffet but it is my favorite place to go for supper. The pizza & chicken are awesome! They have real mashed potatoes, crispy deep fried fish on fridays & a taco bar with real taco meat & not that nasty meat paste you find at most buffets that offer tacos. They also have chicken nuggets & french fries on the buffet which to my suprise both look & taste alot like Mcdonalds. They have a cherry & blue raspberry slushie machine, an ice cream machine & TVs at every table. The staff is SUPER friendly & the resturant is always very clean. Like I said, I... LOVE... THIS... PLACE!!!